JohnG

On another note, I've been wondering if it would be worthwhile to invest in a new motherboard with a faster processor and more capacity for ram?

I'm in denial...

I am so freaking frustrated... I'd really like to watch videos on youtube or whatever without the herky-jerky, stop/starting and video/audio syncing problems. I figure that, no matter what my speeds are I should be able to download videos and watch them with decent quality, but I just can't figure it out. Didn't always seem to be this crappy... Specs: from speedtest.net, download 16.36 M and upload 1.04 M Pc is running XP SP3, Pentium 4, 1.8 ghz, with 2 gig ram. Usually browsing with Chrome but same results with Firefox. Tried turning off DASH in Youtube, but didn't help. Suggestions?

Nice find, especially the tri-fuel link. I ran the calculator, just to see where they say I should be on my set up. According to the calculator, running my fridge, freezer, well pump, sump pump, furnace fan (fuel oil furnace), home theater equipment, a coffee maker and two light bulbs I need 8600 continuous watts and 17,000 surge. That's not comparable to my real world experience. I currently run a 5500 watt gas gen with 8550 surge thru my transfer switch with no problems. The longest I've run my gen continuously is 10 hours, but I've had it up and running during about six different outages over the past 10 years. The generator was a c-list find for 350 and the transfer switch was about 75. Easy to wire into my panel myself with the instructions that came with. I built a 20 foot power cable that plugs into the 220 twist lock on the generator and into the transfer switch with parts from Home depot. It's all put away till I need it, where its secured under lock and key. One thing that I considered when doing this myself... do I really need an auto gen with an auto transfer switch? My answer was no. There is no one in my household that requires environmental systems for life support and thereby continuous electrical support. If the power goes out, my alarm panel notifies me and I have plenty of time to get home and fire up the generator before my sump well overflows or the freezer defrosts. We don't need for much more. Companies like Generac that provide fully installed auto systems do a great job, and I would have one if we had the need. But I felt that it was substantially more money than I could justify with our families needs and safety concerns. One lesson learned: depending on where you're at, if the grid goes down, your cable tv and phone will only last 3 to 4 hours. The cable feed relies on repeaters that are battery powered and they only last so long. Have an antennae system in standby for news and weather on the tube.

Sag... subscribed

Nothing personal, but that's too late into the season to take the course for me... I want it early so I can practice new ideas thru the season. I'm signed up for May 20 & 24. Hope it doesn't rain.

sounds about like my approach to life, "if you're not looking for trouble, it most likely won't find you." B) Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

The course description says one day, nine hours. But the schedule is two days, a Tuesday and Saturday for the course. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

stupid question, isn't possession of said device illegal? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

Advanced Rider Courses are being offered. Six dates available. Two locations.

Damn it! Can't leave work...

Personally, I'd go the 50 cents more for the slimming effect of a black shirt...

He better watch out for the Catholic Mafia. Hmm, damn that would a great reality show...

Yessir!

Bwa-ha-ha! http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/11/world/middleeast/suicide-bomb-instructor-accidentally-kills-iraqi-pupils.html?_r=0

Pretty awesome. Harley-Davidson presented Pope Francis with a 110th Anniversary scoot and the Pope auctions it off and gives over $330,000 to feed the homeless in Rome. Just thought I'd share... http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21768/lot/201/

Subscribed... spring can't get here soon enough.

Count me in for an OR ARC... Been wanting to take one cause, well, you never stop learning...

Speechless... http://www.daytondailynews.com/gallery/news/local/local-man-be-buried-motorcycle/gCHMJ/#4480085

Yes, post up when they come in so we can come have a look! Hmmm.... Ohio Riders sneak preview perhaps?

I've ridden when it was in the 20's in the morning, but 40's in the afternoon. My knees did not appreciate the experience.

^this I suppose I could be swayed if I tried custom molded, but what if you lose one? I keep pairs of Hearos all over the place, jacket pockets, tank bag, etc. Never know and if they get too goobied up I just pitch em and restock my pocket from the big box at home.

Do you have a link to a listing or could you message me the addy? I know someone who's looking in that area.

Their FAQ claims zero failures to feed or jams, my first concern when I saw the profile...

Wow. If I had seen this video and it wasn't the same weekend as my daughter's birthday, I would have made it a point to go! Looks like you all had a great time. When you go again, count me in!