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Ben Dare
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | A sandy beach with cold water |
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| Number of Posts: | 106 |
| Registered on: | 11/24/2012 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: You're in a large room with every person you have ever met...
Posted by Ben Dare on 2/7/24 at 3:13 pm
I'm looking for the handful of hot teachers that I had in my jr. high and high school days... ...
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re: America's Great Loop, 6000 NM Around the Eastern US
Posted by Ben Dare on 11/9/23 at 10:43 am
My neighbors are currently on the Ohio River near Paducah having left North Carolina in July.
We traveled with them from NC up to Baltimore but we're not retired so had to go back to work. Its definitely a bucket list item for us.
I check their progress regularly on Marine Traffic. MoWhisky...
re: What hobbies have you acquired in your 30's or after?
Posted by Ben Dare on 10/3/23 at 9:16 pm
Cooking... well, specifically smoking meats. Brisket,pork, ribs and more.
I also bought a mini excavator w a forestry mulcher to "save money" clearing the back property. I've found a certain peace in doing that work to the point I enjoy hiring out a few days each month....
re: Solar panel vs generator back feeding power systems.
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/30/23 at 7:54 pm
The only problem is most companies or co-ops sell to you at retail and credit you at wholesale prices. For a second home with minimal use, it's a wash at best factoring in the tax credits.
Also, be aware of service. In cenla, and western NC, there are few techs to fix things. My last episode was...
re: Heavy Duty Tire Plug Kit
Posted by Ben Dare on 11/26/22 at 7:09 pm
I bought a pipe steel handle reamer and plug punch combo at my local co-op. Don't have to sweat running anything through my hand but honestly I keep a cordless drill and bit set in the toolbox and that gets used 100% of the time ...
re: Hunting LLC shares for sale?
Posted by Ben Dare on 11/1/22 at 7:37 pm
If you like living in a high end neighborhood with a HOA and all the drama that ensues you may be okay. It really depends on the club but in my experience, the larger the buy in, the larger the egos and drama.
I believe the Diamond Island share referenced above has a $1500 every 3 months fee for...
re: First Bear Hunt with Hounds
Posted by Ben Dare on 10/31/22 at 6:46 am
[quote]This is the truth. I grew up in the WNC mountains. I saw a few bears here and there as a kid. But when I worked on the coastal plain of NC, 25+ years ago, I saw some monsters near the big corn fields in Carteret County, NC. Way more bears down east than in the high country.[/quote]
You wou...
re: David Hasselhoff’s daughter Hayley is a model now
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/19/22 at 9:30 pm
Mitch can't save everyone in a bikini!...
re: Suspected street racers responsible for crashing into power lines on Government St.
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/15/22 at 10:45 pm
Well...
re: Where were you in 1988?
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/1/22 at 10:48 pm
JR high, sorting out pubes and a rising groin ...
re: Looks like we have a trademark infringement situation here
Posted by Ben Dare on 6/13/22 at 9:08 pm
$3.50 cover charge?...
re: Online Marine Diesel Engine marketplace
Posted by Ben Dare on 6/8/22 at 3:19 pm
Boats and Harbors has a decent selection sometimes.
You can also call around to the local CAT, Cummins etc marine dealers and ask them to put you on a list when they do repower. We were able to buy a set of C-18s direct from the previous owner after he decided to repower to C-32s. Dealer gave th...
re: Formed BRPD Officer arrested for dumping box of guns that were supposed to in evidence
Posted by Ben Dare on 6/6/22 at 9:36 pm
If you're having a boating accident,you've to be a little closer to the water ??...
re: Capt. Steve Shook - Golden Meadow
Posted by Ben Dare on 3/22/22 at 9:00 pm
He was running charters out of the place near the old bridge in Leeville back in the late 80s. He towed us back to the ramp once when we ko'd the lower unit on a piling. Great fisherman but he was quirky for sure ...
re: Used charter boat with 2018 Yamaha 300 @ 900hrs, would you buy?
Posted by Ben Dare on 2/24/22 at 3:42 pm
I can't speak to that particular hull but I have a 2018 Yamaha F300 on my bay boat. With 600+ hours its been flawless with regular maintenance. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used charter boat provided it was priced accordingly and I knew that going into it.
As someone else mentioned, I'd verify wi...
re: Escaping Your Hometown
Posted by Ben Dare on 8/23/21 at 9:18 pm
I left home at 17 for college. Came back every weekend for the first semester. Joined the military saw the world and life outside of my bubble.
I love to visit where I grew up but am much better where I am. ...
re: Time for gutters....
Posted by Ben Dare on 8/6/21 at 8:28 pm
Vasquez over by the cinder block building to the left of here should be able to hook you up. ...
re: Project Truck: 1986 Chevy Suburban 454 V8
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/28/21 at 10:25 am
I had this exact truck in high school except in K20 4x4. I bought from my dad after I got my license.
Same year, power and color. Had the tailgate with elec window rather than rear panel doors. If only I was a bit wiser then, I'd still have it now.
Gas will flow through that 454 like there i...
re: making time pass on a long road trip
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/23/21 at 9:24 pm
Aside from several mentioned, wife and I use old trivia pursuit cards....
re: Mosquito deterrrent while sitting outside
Posted by Ben Dare on 7/9/21 at 10:36 pm
Blantons and wind?... sit downwind of the fire, maybe...
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