Recent content by iggy

Great pics! Congrats to the family. 'Chainsaw chapel' is a great story! Age might or might not matter -- we got married at 19. 2 kids, 2 bachelor's degrees, and one Ph.D. later -- 44 years and counting. It looks like I'll have to keep her after all. I guess that's why I call her my 'one and...

Snal - What, pray tell, is jaxed.com? I looked at the site, and I see no connection whatever to C-Dories, or to any other boats, for that matter. The entire site seems a little bit 'out there' to me. What am I missing? iggy

There is often more to the story ... There is usually more to the story ... But not always! Sometimes the situation really does turn out to be just as screwed up as it appears. About 5 years ago there was a drunk politician (State Senator, I believe) who was speeding, and almost certainly...

Nick - my mistake -- no, you're certainly not misrepresenting yourself - but thanks for the clarification. iggy

Nick - Thanks for the expert advice. Of course, concentrating the force onto a small point creates a much higher local force in psi -- sort of like spke heels used to do on our nice vinyl and hardwood floors! I will be getting two of those tools for our two cars. As you say, it is not too hard...

Tom - I have carried a knife in the past, but not recently. Time to get back in the habit. Ditto with kitchen fire extinguisher(s). Also, a useful auto tool is a small, but solid, heavy hand-held hammer for breaking out a car window; on the other end is a protected knife blade for cutting seat...

Here's a dramatic recent video supporting the availability of a good knife in an emergency. The right people, good people, in the right place at the right time. Seconds count! Rescue video

Palindromes - words that can be spelled forward or backward. Washington Post asked readers to identify (or create) palindromes, along with new definitions: KAYAK: A boat which can be paddled just as easily backwards or forwards. iggy

Think of the sloooooooooooow motion scenes you can enjoy! (i.e. all of them!) :shock:

I've been in that lobby, and heard that piano. Mayo Clinic hires musicians throughout the week to play the piano for patients and guests, but it is available for others to play as well. The Mayo Clinic is a truly inspirational place! If you are ever driving through that area it would be worth...

Well, of course, you already have your boat. I was thinking more in terms of using my share to buy a good used 22 cruiser. But if you shame me into it, I'd be willing to donate to the website as well. iggy

Woody Allen just won a $5 million dollar judgment against a clothing company that used his image in advertising without his permission. :idea Maybe a lucky C-Brat is in line for a similar settlement? Or perhaps long-term residuals? :film :film :film :film . . . . . . . ( . . . You're...

Dotnmarty - Thanks for the clarification. I told you our interpretation was rather 'loose'. Just looking at the spelling is enough to throw a monkey wrench into the pronunciation! iggy

My Dad retired from law enforcement at 55 in 1970. After working 50-hr weeks for 30 years, he wasn't sure how it was going to go. A couple of months later a friend asked how long it took him to bet used to being retired -- "I think it was about 9:30 . . . !" He had a great sense of humor --...

Unless it's Dr. Bob's boat! I suppose even then that due diligence would require a careful inspection. I don't want to speak for him, but I imagine Dr. Bob would be appalled if anyone were to buy a boat without taking care of the necessary details. This is one case, however, where I would feel...