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  1. saddlebum
    Ok I am not an American but here is my take on it. If spending cuts meant cutting back on VIP wages I would have to say go for it, But it seldom does. Normally in any government cutback be it the US, Canada or any other country it usually means cutting back back on payments to those who need it most yet wages for the officals involved seldom go down and often still go up despite the cut backs. In other words the cutback in itself is not so much a problem and may even be a good thing overall. Its who are they cutting from back that is important.
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    That was a very touching poem Brad. I am going to print it out and give it to my Mother, I think that she would really like it.
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    Yesterday was my fathers funeral and it was very moving to see how maney people came to say good by. It was speacially nice to see Marcarl (Carl) and Chabicheka (Abdul) make an appearance. I also Wish to thank all of you who through these past three months have prayed for my Father or sent their best wishes for Him. It all meant alot to me. During the funeral The priest came to me and asked if I would have a few words to say in honour of my Dad. Getting up and speaking in front of a lot off people was not something I am comfortable with but for some reason two nights before while taking a shower words started to pop into my head and stranger still I felt a need to write them down. Before going to the funeral I printed off the words I wrote and stuck them in my pocket. Lucky for me I did. I know it is not much but I would like to share these words with all of you. IN MEMORY OF my FATHER Dad was not just a Father and a Husband, He was more. He was the closest of friends, a teacher, and a mentor and when needed a firm hand. To our Mother he was even more. To Him Mom was his whole world. Dad’s life was not always easy but together with Mom, they always managed to somehow move forward and do the best they could. Dad was always big about values, such as honesty and integrity. He would always say that any job worth doing, was worth doing right. For me that meant to always try to put quality into any job I tackled. When I performed any type of construction or wood work, I could feel Dad judging my work and I suspect I always will. Dad however was not just about work. He was about closeness of family, nature and all living things. Some of my fondest memory’s are of Sunday hikes, up the old 16 mile creek, with one or more of the Airedale Terriers, that Dad raised and bred. There were the toboggan trips in winter, on one of Dads homemade sleds. If there were no hills handy leave it to Dad to make a dog harness to pull us up and down the road by one of the dogs. There were also the trips to dog shows, were Dad could be found often helping others with advice and tips to bring out the best in there dog, despite the fact that he would be competing against them in the show ring. I have seen dad on more than one occasion walk out of the ring with 1st prize saying that he did not deserve it, that one of the other dog, in his opinion, was better, and even go so far as to question the judge, on his decision. He was definitely a rare man. There were years worth of trips to Huntsville, where we had a trailer in the forest, by a spring fed lake, where we spent much time and where Dad always seemed to be happiest and at peace with himself. Dad was a big believer in passing it forward long before it became an expression. His biggest example is when after WWII he joined the marines to go to Indonesia to help free that country of invaders just as the allied forces helped free Holland from occupation. If you ever asked Dad to define war, he would say “”War is when men fought men, who under different circumstances could just as easily become good friends””. When he told stories about the war it was usually about tough times, sad times, and humorous times. Rarely did he talk about the most dreadful of times. I am not sure what the future will be like without Dad in it, but I do know he will be dearly missed by family and friends but never lost or forgotten.
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    If I could do my life over I would have studied to become a veterinarian instead of a mechanic and I would have been more socially active during my high school and teen years. For the rest I would not change anything
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    You disconnect the cable from CB and connect your SWR meter to the CB antenna connection with a jumper then connect the CB cable to SWR ant in, you never do it at the antenna. If you have a multiplex box which is in the right side fairing there is an adjusting screw on it to adjust the swr but I would work the adjustment on the antenna 1st. You can always fine tune at the multiplex box if needed.
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    I can not

    saddlebum replied to Naugh-T's topic in Watering Hole

    Thats his story and he is sticking to it.
  7. saddlebum
    I think the third model you showed is probably the more reliable. At least if you wait until dinner time it should show you the way home:rotfl::rotfl:
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    Its kind of hard to explain but its all done in the black part below the bracket. The insulation is stripped back as it is inserted into the black base the center wire is laid along one internal groove and the braided part is twisted then laid along another internal groove. As piece's are tightened together by the bolt at the bottom to secure the base and bracket and antenna the wires become clamped in place the braided part contacts ground and the center wire contacts the antenna. The instructions come with the part and it is a lot easier then it sounds.
  9. saddlebum

    I can not

    saddlebum replied to Naugh-T's topic in Watering Hole

    When my daughter introduced me to her first boy friend I simply said how do you do OH yeh I think I also said -------and yes I do own a shot gun
  10. saddlebum
    Here is what I used. cut the cable as close to the antenna as possible than pull up some slack. The pictures will show you the the repair bracket I used and it is available at most major truck stops. The end result is a base that will fit any 3/8 X 24 threaded antenna and requires no terminals. You can also add a tilt base connector as shown in the last pics if you wish. Make sure you adjust the SWR when done. Note ! the antenna I used is a wilson 2 ft fiberglass with tunable tip.The free wire you see wrapped around the base is part of the antenna and can be used for improved grounding if needed. Using it is optional. Here is a link to the Valor base I used http://www.truckers-store.com/store-products-142hd-Valor-Heavy-Duty-%283-8-x-24%29-Thread-Surface-Mount-With-Lug-Stud_40671758.html
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    You can go both ways just shop around
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    Dexcool is also deadly on some head gaskets. I use prestone extended life concentrate mixed with distilled or deionized water for all my vehicles. It has corrosion inhibiters and is recomended for all types of metal including aluminum and has a long life span. as a matter of fact unless I devolop a leak it never gets changed and i have had it in vehicales for up to 10 years w/o any problems and it still looks like the day i put it in. the only thing I do is check it protection level every fall and it is always good. here is a link to prestone http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreeze_coolant/product_list#product-378
  13. saddlebum
    I would not have let that slip out - - - - - - - - these days famous people want money for their autographs
  14. saddlebum
    I have quite a few torque wrenches ranging from 1/4 inch, in/lb to 3/4 inch ft/lb click type and a couple of dial type. My latest aquisitions are a 3/8 and 1/2 snap on electronic. The nice thing with the electronic is you can set them for n/m, in/lb, ft/lb or degrees. it will also record the amount of torque you just applied and for degree torque you do not need to make it in one full pull. it allows you to make several small pulls when in tight places and adds it up until yo reach your desired degree, as long as you do not pause too long between pulls.
  15. saddlebum
    I thought all you had to do was paint it BLUE to make it the fastest bike around. What is with all this additional work. Is the Blue . . . . . . FADEING:think::think:
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    As you all know my father has been in the hospital for just over three months. Today at 2:30 pm my father quietly passed away. His body just seemed to decide it had enough and shut down. I never thought I would suddenly feel such a huge emptyness as I did when he slipped away. My Father has been a big part of my life and I know everytime I swing a carpenters hammer to drive a nail or saw a piece of wood I am going to feel his absence, because everything I learned about building houses I learned from him. His favourite phrases were always 1- a job worth doing is worth doing right. and 2-never trust another mans tape measure.
  17. saddlebum
    I would start with inspecting and cleaning all your battery cable conections. I have come across the exact same symtoms many times and all because of dirty battery connections. Also If the battery has drained enough to freeze then even a new battery will be destroyed. put it on a charger and then load test it.
  18. saddlebum
    Very sorry to heaar you are going through so much. I hope this is a condition that is curable as I know nothing about gout. Prayers sent on your behalf.
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    They still make the elite E II for the first gen. They are in actuall fact a great tire. Keep in mind that as the tire ages the rubber gets harder loosing its gripping ability and that also goes for as the tread wears down. for that reason You will find a big difference between your old EII's and a new set. I tried the avons on my 89 found them squirmy so I took them back and had EII's put on. I have never looked back. For me as long as they continue to make the EII that is what will go on my bike. When Dunlop stopped making them a couple years ago the gold wing people raised enough of a stink for Dunlop to put them back in production, so that has to say something for the tire.
  20. saddlebum
    The other night I was sound asleep having this great dream. Suddenly the slam of a car door some where outside woke me. I quickly rolled over to my wife woke her up and said, Quick get out of here my wife just got home Hospital Visiting Hours are 10 AM to 8 PM
  21. saddlebum
    Actually Dano I think you have hit the nail on the button when you questioned your fathers quality of life. These are my questions for my father as well, considering that he has always been a doer not a watcher.
  22. saddlebum
    I need stitches in my side. . . wait I think I just got them:rotfl::rotfl:
  23. saddlebum
    To answer your question properly. You first off need a first gen to even require passing lights. to put passing lights on a second gen is just a waste of time and money:witch_brew:
  24. saddlebum
    The hard part for me is that either way you think it out, it carries both an element of selfishness and an element of concern and then to add to the confusion on those rare moments when he is sort of awake he is somewhat responsive leaving you with a glimmer of hope, however small. Each time you think your mind is made up, one way or the other, something happens to make you question or reverse that decision.
  25. saddlebum
    Things are getting very bad. Dad has pretty much crossed the point of no return, his lungs are so bad that if we take him off the ventilator, he will be unable to breathe. On top of that his body has swollen and his kidneys appear to be failing. We now have to think about wether or not to put him on dialysis or let nature takes its course. Having said that we are fully aware that he will never be able to breath without the ventilator unless some powerful miracle were to take place. This has caused a terrible rift in the familly triggered by weariness, strung out emotions, as each of us four brothers have a strongly different opinion as to what our next decision should be. This has resulted in some very emmotional and heated arguments. My poor Mom sits in the middle of all this. She is a strong believer in God and as much as she hates to see him like this, she cannot be a party to his being pulled off of life support and continues to pray for a miracle. She also believes that by pulling the plug she is killing him but at the same time does not want anymore medical intervention. Some of my brothers argue with her that refusing further treatment, or physically pulling the plug is the same thing when to her way of thinking it is not and I have to say I clearly understand her feelings about that Even if I do not entirely agree. My brothers do not believe in God and therfore constantly lecture her into their individual way's of thinking, placing my Mom into a whirl wind of confusion because each one has a different opinion. For myself I am at a loss and cannot make up my mind other than beleiving very strongly that the ultimate decision is for my mother to make and most go by her own consience without outside influence. She is the one that was married to him for 56 years, she is the one who will feel the lonesomeness more than any of us, and she is the one who must live with her decision whatever she decides. I pray to God that whatever the outcome or decision my Mother makes, that she can go on with her life and not me tormented by a ton of afterthoughts and regrets. As for my own personal feelings I hate to see my Dad laying there and feel he is ready to jion his brothers and sisters. But unlike my brothers I refuse to force my opinion on my mother, unless she asks how I feel about it in which case I will tell her but still leave the final decision to her.
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