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For our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife wants (a) her PPL and (b) a motorcycle. I know something about the first, so no problem there, however I know nothing about the second other than to sign her up for a motorcycle safety course and buy her a top quality riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket...

Last month I graduated from law school and found out that I passed the bar exam on my first attempt. -- does that count as happy cheery bouncy...?

Best wishes for Nick's quick recovery

Came across this company (http://www.devonsuperstore.com/pulseox.aspx?gclid=CInjuM3d7JICFQ4JPQodx2JueQ ) that has several sub-$100 pulse oximeters. Other than being fairly bulky, is there any reason why their least expensive models (the 50-B or C-1) would not be suitable for checking O2-sat...

I've always preferred the natural ears. I think the clipped ears make the dogs look perpetually surprised. Having been beaten by a natural length tail, I've come to see some value in a docked tail. Bruce

She's number 5 in a series. Numbers 1-3 have passed over the rainbow bridge.

Doberman #5 has arrived home. She's a well-mannered 4 year old that was an owner-surrender (her former owner's landlord added a no dogs clause to the lease and gave her former owner 1 week to get rid of the dog or move out). She's taken to flying without so much as a single complaint but...

My condolences to all who've lost their canine companions. Bruce

Just think of Rotweilers as the P-61's of the dog world (Dobermans would be the P-38M's -- faster and lighter) at night, the first and possibly last thing you'll see is their teeth :D Seriously, I've found the Rotweilers and Dobermans I've raised to be just big cuddle puppies (but then I spend...

Well its -12 here and my horses are all out standing in their field They have free access to a barn should they wish to get out of the weather. I should point out that the ones that are wearing blankets are all more than 30 years old -- I figure they've earned the distinction. Bruce

Replacing my single handle valve with dual valves sounds like a fairly cheap solution. I've got to fix/replace a shower valve soon anyway so I'll give it a try. Bruce

I've experienced the problem in 3 different house with 3 different heaters. The only common denominator is that all 3 installations were on private water systems so I had attributed the problem to the fact that a well & pump just don't produce the constant pressure of the average city water...

I've been using a Bosch Aquastar Tankless for the last 20 years. The only maintenance has been to replace the thermocouple. Basically, the beast sits on the wall and waits until you turn on the water then it ignites and makes sounds like a blow torch on steroids. Hot water hits the tap about a...

The FAA has approved portable hand controls for use by disabled pilots. The IWA (http://www.wheelchairaviators.org) has more information and lists suppliers of hand controls for Piper, Cessna and Grumman aircraft. Bruce

Get #2 this morning

Just finished the book, so it is time to pass it along. Any takers? Bruce

For my last flight review, I had to specifically ask for: some hood time, steep turns, stalls, and engine out work. Admittedly, the CFII was just out of college and the ink on his certificate was still wet. I was using the excuse of a flight review to figure out if I wanted to be his first...

Option 4 for me. Bruce

If you've ever sailed Bolger "flexible flyer" that is nice. A typical cruise: 1) Arrive at the ramp, back the trailer down and float off a 15' hull. Just ignore the strange looks you get for having another 15' hull sitting on top of the one you just unloaded. 2) wade out until you are in about...

Former Searunner 25 & Bolger Folding Schooner sailor. Currently restoring a couple of El Toro's. One of these days I'll have to try building a real hull -- something with a nice wineglass profile, rather than these hard chine plywood jobs. Bruce