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  1. Freebird
    I like that fence. Did you buy the posts and rails or are you making it all?
  2. Freebird
    I just made some changes here and also in the private messages area. The box is now wider and the smilies have been moved to the bottom. I can change it back if this turns out to be unpopular. Feedback is always appreciated.
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    I'm really sorry to hear the news. Though we knew he was not doing well, it does not make it any easier. Mark was a wonderful asset to our group and was truly an inspiration to all who knew him. Our prayers go out to Nancy, friends and family.
  4. Freebird
    If it is in Port O' Connor, TX, the zip is 77982. According to the website, that is where it is being held.
  5. Freebird
    The problem is that you are trying to link them from a Microsoft account that requires a username and login. You need to save them to your computer and then add them here as an attachment.
  6. Freebird
    I think it is fantastic. I hope it is a HUGE success. I can't imagine anybody being offending by a group wishing to bring some joy into the lives of those injured serving our country. If anybody is offended by it, that's their problem and certainly nothing that you have to apologize for. Thanks for posting it.
  7. Freebird
    I hope you used a credit card or PayPal. I know that some folks don't like PayPal but it's about the only way that I will pay for anything on Ebay. I don't like calling and giving some unknown stranger my credit card info over the phone and I don't like sending a money order or check to somebody for something that he may or may not have. With PayPal, I can pay and my credit card info is kept private from them. If there is a problem, PayPal WILL help you get your money back. They were the ones who got my $2300.00 back from the seller of the generator. For Ebay dealings...and a lot of dealings for that matter...PayPal is my preference. I also have a PayPal debit card that is linked to my PayPal account so if I want to buy something elsewhere and haven't transferred money from PayPal to my bank, I can easily do so.
  8. Freebird
    I've only had one really bad buying experience on Ebay. I paid about $2400.00 for a new generator that was listed as "In Stock, Ready to Ship". I bought it and paid instantly via PayPal. A week later I had heard nothing so contacted the seller only to be told that his shipment had not come in but would be there within 2-3 days. Another week passed, no further word. To make a long story short, it was almost to the 30 day cutoff to being able to file a complaint and I told him that I wanted a refund. He then told me that it would be 3 more weeks before he would have a generator and that if I wanted to cancel, there would be a 10% restocking fee. I blew a gasket. A restocking fee for a product that he did NOT have in stock? I filed a complaint with PayPal and with Square Trade. They got my money back. I left him a negative and he returned the favor. Oh well.
  9. Freebird
    I wonder if they have reverted back? I don't know. I just looked again and all except the Inspiron 1720 show to be g now.
  10. Freebird
    hmmm....sorry...I just can't agree with you. I just used CNET for one example. I've really been reading a lot of reviews and none of them have rated the Airport anywhere near the top and certainly not the longest range. Also, the Wireless N standard has not even been finalized yet and a LOT of computers are still coming with g/a. In fact, I read your post and then went to the Dell site and looked at their notebooks and they are still shipping with the g standard wireless.
  11. Freebird
    You did GOOD. I love the flamed maple Artist series. Wish I could sit it with you. I would play quiet so as not to ruin your music.
  12. Freebird
    But...if you DO want a housing. I just happen to have one. Send me your address and I'll get it in the mail.
  13. Freebird
    I'm facing the same thing. I already have a wireless network based on the "g" standard. I'm getting ready to install my DSL though and for now I plan on keeping both so will be adding another wireless network in my house for redundancy until I have ample time to test both. What I'm finding in my research is that many of the wireless routers only give great performance if you also install their matching wireless cards in your notebooks. I have no intention of buying new cards for our 3 notebook computers at this time. CNET does some pretty good tests but I have still not decided. Several rated much better. This one is high priced for one that really doesn't perform as well as some that are about half the cost. Of course for you Apple lovers, anything made by Apple is always the best. http://reviews.cnet.com/wireless-access-points/apple-airport-extreme-base/4505-3265_7-32307438.html?tag=prod.txt.1 The older model of this one rates higher than the one from Apple. They haven't test this new model yet that I can find. They rate this one as "one of the best they have seen". http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/netgear-wpn824-router/4505-3319_7-31312124.html Here is one that they rated higher than BOTH of those. Better range and better when mixing N, G, etc. http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/belkin-wireless-pre-n/4505-3319_7-30993672.html?tag=prod.txt.1 It also gets the highest ratings at PC Magazine for a wireless N router. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1668050,00.asp
  14. Freebird
    Hey...which Seagull did you end up with? Hope you like it as much as I do mine. I've got an S6 with cutaway and Quantum II electronics and gloss top. Really does play nice. I do like the Artist series though. Maybe someday. As for as American Idol. I don't think that she has a chance of winning but I like Brooke White. Love her voice. Reminds me a bit of Carol King.
  15. Freebird
    You might want to call Sierra. They have two for the Harley. One is for '97 and older and the other for '98 and newer. I'm thinking that the one for the older models MIGHT work. I know that Sierra can tell you, they are very knowledgeable. They may even have one for the Goldwing/Venture. I know that they used to. http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=JM%2DHMHU%2D65
  16. Freebird
    I've been in Ohio for about 6 years. It was probably a year before that when it was last tuned. I'm amazed that it sounds as good as it does. Of course, it sounds OK to ME...probably would not sound OK to you or somebody else with a trained ear.
  17. Freebird
    I know that it needs to be turned but it actually still sounds pretty good. It is a Weber I think. I'm not home now but I'm pretty sure I'm remembering it correctly. I bought it new about 10 years ago. It has been tuned a couple of times. Once right after I got it home and again after a move in Dallas. It has not been tuned since moved to Ohio though so I know it needs it. As for who plays it? Nobody really. I play with it some but am worse with it than I am on the guitar. My wife was learning for a while but hasn't pursued it for a few years.
  18. Freebird
    I don't know if Yamaha is using the same switch now that they did in '99. The switch in '99 was a rubber covered push button. I do know that there were a lot of failures of that original switch. Maybe they improved it in later years.
  19. Freebird
    I think it would be fun one of these days for all of us who play to get together and do so. A talent show would be fun and I'm all for it but I WON'T enter. Sorry, I play for me and am just not good enough to play for anybody else. I would strum along with the group though. Bring your guitars if you like. I have a baby grand piano and a Yamaha keyboard so we are covered there. I have a couple of guitars including my Seagull and a low end Yamaha that actually plays pretty well. I have a 35 year old Epiphone also but my son in Texas has it right now.
  20. Freebird
    hmmm....I THOUGHT I explained the connect but maybe not. I was simply saying that watching the show encourages me to play more. Seeing the contestants striving to improve and be better inspires me to do the same. Also this is the first year that they are allowing the contestants to play instruments when they perform and several have played the guitar. Heck..if I live about a hundred more years and practice every day and then they come up with an "OLD FART AMERICAN IDOL".... I may have a real shot.
  21. Freebird
    LOL...If I had predicted the response to this from only TWO people, I would have picked you two and been exactly right. That's all I can say right now, the commercial is over.
  22. Freebird
    OK...I admit it...I'm an American Idol junkie. I don't know why or how I started watching it but have done so for about 3 years now and really enjoy it. Any other's here that watch it? I'll admit also that it does inspire me in some weird sort of way. I've mentioned before that I take my guitar with me when I travel. I can watch American Idol and it just makes me want to practice my guitar that much more. I pick it up and start strumming and picking and realize that I'm still terrible. That's OK though, I still enjoy it. I know that we have a few guitar players here. I posted sometime last year that I had picked up a new Seagull acoustic/electric. I tell you, the more I play this guitar the more I like it. Now I've got an urge to pick up a 12 string also. Stopped and looked at some today but haven't decided which one I want yet.
  23. Freebird
    The post that I was really referring to was kindly edited by the author. I did not ask him to do so but he did and it is sincerely appreciated.
  24. Freebird
    Got it but no address was included with the PayPal payment. Please email me your address. I just received notification that the patches are shipping to me today and that I should have them by Friday or next Monday. I will be getting them out to you who have ordered ASAP after I receive them. Thanks, Don
  25. Freebird
    I COULD hold them but my hands sweat sometimes. I think I ordered plenty and should have enough for now.
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