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That old GI insect repellent that they issued us in the FS would take paint off our hardhats. Kept bugs away tho... Here's one, under the heading "Necessity is a mother..." (of invention, they say). Was in a remote camp once on a 2 month stay. That river was COLD - only bathed in there once, after a week of hard sweaty labor. But I had my dog with me (thank you DeeDee Jonrowe! - my boss at the time. She let me bring the Lab!). We came in with his kennel full of stuff- he was sleeping on the aisle of the plane during the flight, and only woke up when the wheels hit the ground. Gotta do what ya gotta do on Bush flights.  Old style kennel- no "windows"... I heated a nail on the Coleman stove, and with the two halves of the kennel doorways nested together, "bored" aligned holes through the plastic lips. Inserted weather stripping betweren, and screwed it together. With 5 gallons of water heated on the Coleman, it made a pretty fair minalmist bathtub.
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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WAY BACK,
WAY WAY BACK
like in the olden days, right after stage coaches and stuff,
around 1970 something,
a matchbook cover for setting the points in the ignition system of older cars.
Geno Good one!! I've done that more than once in the olden days. We did it last week. Just eyeballed it though. I was driving a 1974 IH 1600 Loadstar down a gravel road when it decided to die. Had been acting funny for the last 5 miles. Thought it was a fuel issue. Had good spark... 2-3 hours later and a trip to town for a condenser and coil it fired right up. Not sure which one went out. Worst part was when I temporarily lost the tiny screw that holds the condenser clamp. Lucked out and found it with a flashlight. Sam, why does this NOT surprise me.  Now, did you time it by ear? I did once on an old 54 Chevy, got to my mechanic buddy to check it with a light as I didn't have one at the time, and he asked how I'd done it. I said I know what it's supposed to sound like, how far off was I. He said............ two degrees  Geno PS, all my new stuff is electronic and I haven't used my light for years, I think I still know where it is tho!
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?
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Campfire Kahuna
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Not what these products were "designed" for: Skunk Smell Remover Recipe 1 quart hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup baking soda 1 tsp. dish detergent Sponge on and let dry. Safe for use on cats and dogs. If you need to double or triple this recipe you can easily do it. Do not use on clothes. Geno PS, you have dogs? You have skunks in the neighborhood? I'd suggest having these handy then.  You'll be pleased to know that this recipe is even recommended by HSUS. What better endorsement can anyone want?
βIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.β
β George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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Concrete blocks. Everything from boat anchors to furniture.
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Ears of field corn. Boots wet after a long day in the field? Put an ear of corn or two in each boot overnight and in the morning they will be dry.
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Campfire Ranger
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Forgot - transverse strip of rubber inner tube as a good scope cover.
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I've heard you can us a GM truck to haul stuff...
No way in heck were they designed for that.
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I asked some of the gals at work
They shouted in unison
Cucumbers π₯
Maybe they slice them and put it on their eyes?
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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Campfire Tracker
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Deep Woods Off is supposed to be a pretty good headlight restorer. It sure ain't good on gunstocks! Off and nice wood stocks don't mix. Mosquitoes be damned. DEET is a wonderful solvent, I've had it eat through plastic "baggies" in my backpack before in trying to keep the crap off my clothes etc. I seem to remember it melted a tackle box tray once also. Apparently it enjoys eating gunstock finishes. I'll keep that in mind. What a necessary evil that stuff is. Geno Bug spray with Picaridin as the active ingredient instead of DEET work just as good and won't dissolve plastic. Picaridin is also less toxic than DEET. It does have a funny smell when you first put it on but the smell fades away quickly. I've used OFF with DEET on the Texas coast when the wind let up and the mosquitos would land on my arms and start sucking while my arms were still wet with OFF.
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wood splitter as a u-joint press
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
~MolΙΜΛn LabΓ© SkΓ½la~
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https://diyprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Alarm-using-Airhorn.jpgFill the hole in hex nuts with lead, use them for slingshot ammo. Wife's grandfather turned glass bottles into electric lamps.
An unemployed Jester, is nobody's Fool.
the only real difference between a good tracker and a bad tracker, is observation. all the same data is present for both. The rest, is understanding what you're seeing.
~MolΙΜΛn LabΓ© SkΓ½la~
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Campfire Ranger
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I've heard you can us a GM truck to haul stuff... No way in heck were they designed for that.
That's cute, and funny - good one. Mine are definitely misused - a lot.
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pennies for washers. drill the sized hole needed. cheaper then store bought. especially when town is 30 miles away
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
~MolΙΜΛn LabΓ© SkΓ½la~
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Good fart as a flame thrower.
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BRAND NEW, UNUSED toilet brush. ![[Linked Image]](http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/B1059801050/Toilet-brushes.jpg) Scissors. Use scissors to trim off the bristles on the toilet brush until small enough to fit into your thermos or insulated coffee mug. I have a few trimmed to different sizes for my various thermoses and insulated mugs. 325, I guess if you need to "redesign" something to make a tool that already exists, that would do the trick, Or one could just buy a bottle brush? https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Gri...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B00004OCLJGeno PS, I'll remember your hack if I can't find a bottle brush next time I need one though. Ha!!! I've been doing these for years. Imitation is indeed the finest compliment!
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BRAND NEW, UNUSED toilet brush. Scissors. Use scissors to trim off the bristles on the toilet brush until small enough to fit into your thermos or insulated coffee mug. I have a few trimmed to different sizes for my various thermoses and insulated mugs. 325, I guess if you need to "redesign" something to make a tool that already exists, that would do the trick, Or one could just buy a bottle brush? https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Gri...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B00004OCLJGeno PS, I'll remember your hack if I can't find a bottle brush next time I need one though. Ha!!! I've been doing these for years. Imitation is indeed the finest compliment! Does it have to be new? I hate wasting money and we've a few of those around the house already
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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BRAND NEW, UNUSED toilet brush. Scissors. Use scissors to trim off the bristles on the toilet brush until small enough to fit into your thermos or insulated coffee mug. I have a few trimmed to different sizes for my various thermoses and insulated mugs. Does it have to be new? I hate wasting money and we've a few of those around the house already Yer a sick bastid ain'tcha?!?!
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BRAND NEW, UNUSED toilet brush. Scissors. Use scissors to trim off the bristles on the toilet brush until small enough to fit into your thermos or insulated coffee mug. I have a few trimmed to different sizes for my various thermoses and insulated mugs. Does it have to be new? I hate wasting money and we've a few of those around the house already Yer a sick bastid ain'tcha?!?! I had no idea you and my wife knew each other? Leave alone been talkin! You guys and your brand new toilet brushes! Sheesh no wonder chix dig ya
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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Surgical tubing and a funnel used for a water balloon launcher.
"Hey jackass, get your government off my freedom."
MOLON LABE
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wood splitter as a u-joint press
This is a winner!
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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