[BlindHandyMan] interstate highway numbering

2006-09-30 Thread clifford
Dear List Members: If you are in Atlanta Georgia and are trying to get to down-town Atlanta, I would suggest that you not try I285 to get there, as memory tells me that I285 is a beltway around the city. The odd numbered three numbered highways may be spoke type highways in other cities,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plug in alarms

2006-09-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
Hailley, I would want a alarm notice to tell me if the power was off for the house.. I have an alarm which is on my battery back up sump pump. however that pump will not run unless the water is a bit high. I know I can move that alarm to pump water lower but would rather not. I am lucky

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new keyboard

2006-09-30 Thread one foxy lady
Here is a good article explaining about the sleep and Hibernate modes for xp. I don't know if it will change anything for you but least it will give you a better understanding or least it did for me.. 1) Here, thanks to the Bootlist, is a Microsoft article on troubleshooting problems with

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 56 Handy Tips for Car Owners

2006-09-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
Ray, the very last tip is outstanding and I never would have thought of it. do not use extra weight sand bags in the trunk of a front drive car.. many great ideas here. thanks.Lee -- It has been justly observed by sages of all lands that although a man may be most happily married and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing

2006-09-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
How long is those cans of glue or cement good for? I have a couple of small cans and know there is some left in them.Lee -- It has been justly observed by sages of all lands that although a man may be most happily married and continue in that state with the utmost contentment, it does not

[BlindHandyMan] Some Facts About Auto Darkening Welding Helmets

2006-09-30 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Some facts you should know before buying an electronic helmet: List of 5 items . Our helmets switch up to 80 times faster than the required standards. Remember that the welding arc is not instantaneous. It starts off as a small spark and builds into the dangerous arc. Our lens will darken

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Shooters List???

2006-09-30 Thread Steve Shannon
Try using Google and see what you come up with Steve Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,

[BlindHandyMan] SoyPOWER brand Penetrant and Lubricant

2006-09-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
Thanks Ken for the tip on this stuff. I'll call that company tomorrow or Monday. this does sound like it could be a item to set beside my Liquid wrench and , WD 40...Oh and I mark my cans with different size rubber bands.Lee -- It has been justly observed by sages of all lands that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lubricating chokes

2006-09-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
Geof, this choke I am referring to on the newer generator is first, in a weird location. One has to reach behind and to the left of the generator and instead of this being an external operation, the choke is like a very small rounded pipe with a loop on the end in which to stick a finger or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing

2006-09-30 Thread rj
I found that it is best to throw the stuff away and buy new. For it is better to be sure than sorry. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing How

[BlindHandyMan] Tree Trimming

2006-09-30 Thread one foxy lady
I am $70 poorer today but at least my trees growing over the top of my house and I have a 2 story and over the top of my patio cover as well all in the backyard where this tree was providing alittle bridge for some pesky acrobatic ants cousins to the carpenter ants this is not a joke..were

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the art of wood splitting

2006-09-30 Thread Don
That is what I have always done. I think you are suppose to split wood with the grain. It has always worked well for me.I like to use a wage along with a short handled hammer. works for me.. Don - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lubricating chokes

2006-09-30 Thread Carla Jo
Okay, the first time my jaws read the subject line to this thread, I thought it said, lubricating jokes. not chokes. I thought y'all had lost your minds, glad to realize it is a legitimate thread. cj - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lubricating chokes

2006-09-30 Thread Dale Leavens
Well Carla Jo, I thought of Vaseline on the thumbs as they encircle the throat. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Carla Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Shooters List???

2006-09-30 Thread Trouble
Talk to your Wild Life and Game department in your state. I did and they told me about a guy in Montana That goes with a sighted guide hunting. Also talk to the NRA they might help here too. At 04:39 PM 9/29/2006, you wrote: Recently I have heard several references to a blind shooters

[BlindHandyMan] blind riflemen

2006-09-30 Thread clifford
Dear list members: I just received my shirt from blindmice mart which makes me a member of the blind riflemen's association. I plan to wear it proudly at the upcoming Houston Gathering. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chainsaw

2006-09-30 Thread rj
First make sure you have the chain going the right direction. I do this by lightly running my thumb over the chain to make sure the chain cutting blade on the top of the bar is going away from me. Tighten the tension enough to hold the blade in place and turn the chain by hand and this will set