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    Old Evinrude Oil Ratio

    I've had this over the shoulder 1960s Evinrude for many years hanging around. Has a ~ 1 quart gas tank. What would be a good number ? 50:1 or ??
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    MI Passport - State Park Thread -

    Starting on Oct 1, 2010 MI residents will no longer be using the State Park Annual Entrance $24 "Window Stickers". After Oct 1 when you renew your car plates, $10 will get you a Park plate - good for all State Parks, Forest, Boating Access sites. I know I always balked at $8 daily or $24...
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    [b]---------------------- FULL MOON -----------------------[b/]

    Well almost. Just stepped outside and even the cement has crunch to it. Clear and Cold. Looked like a Full Moon, but No Uh Uh, only 94%. N Y Eve afternoon is Full Moon. I'm thinking it could be a Wild and Crazy NYE and this will send some sparks flying my way.
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    3 Lines is Fine

    In MI 3 lines for one license is legal. You knew that right ? 6 lines between 2 fisherpersons plus add in blowing snow, wind, cold and a heated shanty. Sounds good to me.
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    Auto Ins Surcharge

    I just glanced at my latest AAA MI auto policy and I see the new MCCA charge is $146. This is a fixed amount for all MI insured vehicles that goes into a general Ins pool or fund. This current year thru Jan it was $88. Quite an increase and has fluctuated between past renewals that ya have to...
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    Favorite Sled Brand

    Ski Doo is the one to beat. Only a few more days left.
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    Landowner Allows Trail Access Again

    We all have followed the deer incident in WI and while the courts continue the legal side of it, the landowner has decided to reopen and allow the trail system on her property. She has two easy to follow requests : - Stay on the Trail - Dont harm the animals Sounds simple enough to...
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    Michigan Trails

    Does each region or club make the decision to open trails and keep them open in MI or does the Dec 1 thru March 31 date apply statewide and leave it up to us if we want to ride in marginal snow areas ? I thought 4" was the number used but even that can be interpeted differently just a few miles...
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    Big Foot has Resurfaced Again in MI

    Last spotted in NW Lower and known to head towards the remote Island of Waugoshance until the Straits freeze.
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    Backyard UWF Brawl

    <font color="0000ff">Some Trash Talk</font> <font color="0000ff">A few Body Slams</font> <font color="0000ff">Over the Ropes</font> <font color="0000ff">Table Talk</font> <font color="0000ff">Table Walks</font> <font color="0000ff">Free for All Breaks Out</font>...
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    New Message Board

    Could that be a chalk board just right of the sliding door, for when you are away from your desk and outta' the office ?
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    Why No Storms ?

    Last week's weather was a week of extreme temperatues. And not all was lake effect or clear skys. Inland over WI and MN, I thought there was a definite front with extreme temps on either side of this front ?? What was missing that otherwise would usually trip some violent T-Storms or active...
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    Another LES Question

    I watched a local "winter weather" show in MI. They claimed that the Grt. Lks LES bands can stretch out and carry snow and moisture and affect the weather as far south as Georgia and the Carolinas and everywhere in between which may be Hundreds, maybe a Thousand miles away and that it's not...
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    Current Storm as of Thur Night.

    As this current low/storm pushes up from the south, winds are fairly calm over all of the Grt. Lks. area from a E - NE direction. And have been all evening. I ain't no expert but this seems a little odd for NE winds and LES coming onshore along Superior while this storm is pushing up from the...
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    JD Daily Weather Forecast

    John, I remember there were some past changes in radio ownership and formats. What current radio stations/websites (besides here) can we all access your daily 'cast at ? Thanks
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    High Pressure

    John, This has been quite a stretch of almost 2 weeks of warm and sunny days and moderate nights in Lower MI and the UP. I believe Friday temps in your area reached the low to mid 80s. I know things are a changing now, and though not record breaking events, this seems to be quite unusual not...
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    Historic Rainfall

    John, I know there have been record rainfall totals recorded for different periods of time recently thru out the MidWest. But I came across this total for the Ludington, MI. along the Lk. MI. shoreline from the NWS Grand Rapids that shows a pocket of 12" - 15" of rain in a <font size="+1">12...
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    "The Old ask John"

    ASK John - "This is just like the old Ask John, meaning, questions should be kept to a meteorological nature or something that only I can answer about the site or myself." Any thoughts or suggestions on this or is it all good ?
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    NWS Doppler Radar

    What or Who determines all the settings available on the NWS Radars ? Do certain preset weather patterns on a computer make these changes or does a person make this decision and start dialing them in ? When set in the clear mode, is it the changes in elevation in the distance that is not seen...
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    Ice Fishing- The Way to Go

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