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Thanks Roger, I don't disagree with anything you said. Carbon Monoxide provides the same danger with alcohol as with butane/propane, etc. Also, I agree that diesel is the best alternative except for the initial expense and that it heats the cabin quiet a bit when using the stove in warm/hot...

For the reasons Dr. Bob stated we use a non-pressurized alcohol stove for cooking and a heater fueled by non-presurized alcohol. In either case we vent the cabin by leaving windows cracked and never leave the heater on when sleeping. Alcohol does produce moisture, is fairly expensive, and is...

Richard, We would certainly be interested in this trip. We had hoped to do a good part of it this fall but didn't work out. I'll send you a PM and provide email address and phone information. Harper

With regard to socket wrenches, Lowes' Kobalt brand tools has a line wherein the sockets are gripped by the ratchet on the outside of the socket with space through the socket and wrench to allow its use on most any sort of bolt. In other words this set provides for use as a regular socket and...

Roger, Great news, thanks for the udate. Harper

Jim and Joan, It was a pleasure meeting you both. And...what a beautiful part of the country to spend your summer. We enjoyed the cruise and envy your summer job. I'll be surprised if you don't do it again. Our stop by there was near the end of almost a month long tour of the west. We got back...

Dr. Bob and Marie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you both as well. Harper and Pat

My Angola cover is made from a material called Aqulon. It is considerably lighter than Sunbrella and less prone to stretching under heavy snow according to the folks at Angola. It fits great and after the first winter with over a hundred inches of snow, no stretching. You can see photos in the...

Many years ago five of my buddies and I were on a week long canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area in northern Minnesota. We had rented three aluminum canoes. On the first day of our journey an encounter with a hidden rock at a portage popped a rivet on one of the canoes. Out...

I first tried the siphon out the window which worked but worked slow. I now use a small clear plastic tube which fits over the faucet and connect that short piece to a long piece of larger tubing which slides tight over the exterior of the smaller tube. I then run the larger tube through the...

Marti and Jim, Welcome aboard. I have very fond memories of Coeur d' Alene where I spent some time many years ago. In fact, it was on the short list of places to retire to. Beautiful country and beautiful lake. After reading your story I see we have another entertaining writer to watch and we...

Jay and Jolee, Looks like you are making the most of your retirement time. We are looking forward to hearing (and seeing) reports of your trip north. Best, Harper

Jay and Jolee, Looks like you are making the most of your retirement time. We are looking forward to hearing (and seeing) reports of your trip north. Best, Harper

Well, the repair to the water pump was actually a piece of cake thanks to Alma's Own posts. I did have to go back to the mechanic to get a new impeller housing liner. I took the old parts and the mechanic says that the engine must have run without water for a short time. I agree but simply can't...

Well, I was at the mechanic's with the boat when they opened at 8 this morning after an hour and a half drive. Three weeks backlog on work. So, I got the part and will attempt the repair myself in the morning. Mechanic said he couldn't believe that the impeller self-destructed unless the engine...

Jim, Thanks, plans are to take the boat to the mechanic first thing tomorrow morning with fingers crossed. Just downloaded and printed detailed instructions from Alma's Own in case I have to do it myself. Problem with that is I have work obligations most of the day tomorrow. I'm a small...

Thanks Joe and Dr. Bob. I'll try the trim line thing today. It's hard to believe that critters got in the line since I had a fairly tight fitting cover on the engine since it was last used. I keep the cover on religiously since I had several problems in the past with small birds building nests...

First opportunity to get Placid C out this spring. We are planning a week at Fontana Lake beginning Tuesday. Today I was cleaning out the boat and decided to crank her up (Honda 90 carbs) just to make sure everything was in working order. Put the muffs on the engine intake as always, turned the...

Jay and Jolee, We have been following your adventures for the past few years. Congradulations and best wishes on your retirement. We look forward to hearing and seeing more of your adventures. I have retired several times in the last several years and maybe it is time to do it for good. You...

Tad and Toby, Wise Sales is a good source for this stuff: http://store.wisesales.com/extended-run ... ingle.html Harper