Homeowner Forum / Rural Living / January 2006

Last fall a local small town (about 800 pop.) got the bright idea to
hold a motorcycle rally the week after Sturgis hoping to draw a good
crowd returning from their.  They did, about 10,000.  Had no problems
over the 4 day weekend and counted their money.  Did great.  Well last

On Tuesday of last week we finally took the drive over @ 50 miles
from home to view the damage there some 4 months after Hurricane
Katrina went through. This is the area closest to the western eyewall and
even though the news still focuses mostly on New Orleans, this

Who causes you more terror or fear:  1. Sadam/Iraq.   2. Thugs,
gangsters or anyone useing force  or a weapon to commit crime.  3.
illegal immigrants.
When i go out at night or to a city mall im not fearful of some iraq

I would like to install electric start on my Generac generator. Anyone
know where one could find a used ring gear and starter for the GN320
engine???
Thanx in advance

Well them Liberals is done it aggain.  First, they infected the Good State
of Florida, forcing God to destroy it with one Hurricane after another.  
If they had done stayed home, then there wouldn't have been any reason for
them storms.

I was talking to a rural/farmer-type person.  We thought
there ought to be a handbook (facetious or non-facetious)
for city-folks that buy 2 acres of farm property and start
making a mess of things.

The government has advised persons backpacking in remote areas to attach
bells to clothing and carry pepper spray in defense from bear attack. The
bells are a non-alarming manner of alerting bears to your presence.
They also claim it is important to familiarize yourself with bear ...

I think I have some damp pellets in my stove, I cleaned out all the
ash according to the mannual, It seems some of the pellets are a
little swlled, so I think there may have been some dampness gotten in.
Is there a way to dry them while they are in the stove  ?