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  1. gary_in_neenah

    AirVenture in Oshkosh Day 2

    We woke up to Rain Showers in this part of Wisconsin this morning, but they should be ending by noon. My only day off this week so I'm playing catchup around the homestead today. If I had to pick my favorite area of the show, it'd be the Warbirds. I wish I could spend more time there. The...
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    AirVenture in Oshkosh Day 1

    Day One of E.A.A. is in the books for me. My shift started at 6 a.m. and I've never been a "morning person" but the payoff is we're done by early afternoon and have the rest of the day to do as we please. I guess to start things off, we had a crash today when a small plane came in way short of...
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    The First Rule of Camping

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    A guy walks into a bar...

    A guy walks into a crowded bar with a pistol and says, "I've got seven rounds in the clip and one in the chamber, now who's been sleeping with my wife?" There's total silence, not a whisper and after a long pause a voice in the back of the room says, "I think he's gonna need more bullets."
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    Troubleshooting a Pressure Washer

    This appears to be the place to go to fix toilets and oil leaks, so I thought I'd join the fray with my latest challenge. I have a Generac 3100 Pressure Washer. It's great little machine, always starts, plenty of pressure, etc. Fired it up this morning and found that it wouldn't draw soap from...
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    4th of July Advice

    Let's be careful out there.
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    When Karma Comes Calling

    SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV/Gray News) - Police in Iowa say a man who appeared to have been trying to steal copper wire was electrocuted. Officers were dispatched for a possible burglary in progress at around 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, according to Sioux City Police Department. When officers arrived...
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    Lucky to Be Alive!

    Former Green Bay Packer, Randall Cobb and his family survived a house fire that engulfed the veteran wide receiver's Nashville home, his wife revealed on social media. Aiyda Cobb noted in an Instagram story recapping the incident that their Tesla charger that was inside their garage caught fire...
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    I learned something new today...

    If a Service Dog without a person approaches you, it means the person is down and needs help. Follow the dog and offer assistance.
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    Fun Fact

    If we switched to Cursive and Manual Transmissions, we could cripple an entire generation.
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    Once in Your Lifetime

    July 22 through the 28th. Circle that week on your calendar for the annual Air Show in Oshkosh, called AirVenture. This is an event you need to see for yourself, at least once in your lifetime. This will be my eighth year as a paid volunteer as they skipped a year during the Covid Panic. I work...
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    Father's Day Greetings

    Here's to the Fathers, Dads, and Stepdads this Father's Day Weekend!
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    When They Double Dog Dare You

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    When Camping in Wisconsin

    Advice from a local; Don't Tip Our Cows Watch Out for Deer and Whatever You Do....
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    Meanwhile, on Lake Superior

    A 689-foot freighter began taking on water Saturday morning after the massive ship hit an underwater obstacle in Lake Superior near Grand Portage, Minnesota, forcing about half of the 22 people on board to evacuate, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Michipicoten, which was carrying taconite, a...
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    I'd like to see that!

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    Vacation Tip #1

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    The Brisket Bandit

    https://www.wbay.com/2024/05/31/eau-claire-police-suspect-accused-stealing-brisket-backyard/?tbref=hp Well, at least he closed the gate when he left! (so, no one else would come in and steal anything)
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    The Good Samaritan

    https://www.wbay.com/2024/05/29/good-samaritan-saves-woman-burning-truck-after-crash-i-41/
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    Cops Bust Guy with his Weiner at Walmart

    Officers Wittman and Edwards, checking out the iconic dog on wheels at...
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