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Old Feb 10, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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So has anyone here been out to Portsmouth Island on the Core Banks? I'm looking at booking a cabin out there in May, from the National Park Service, and just thought I'd check to see if anyone knows anything about it.
 
Old Feb 10, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Bob did you have a pile of carb parts left over?!
Hey John, there are some left over gaskets in there. And I still have the box.
You looking for anything?
 
Old Feb 10, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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I may just see if I can reach in that engine compartment and get that carb on Ka'Bluey
 
Old Feb 10, 2016 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Benztechnc
So has anyone here been out to Portsmouth Island on the Core Banks? I'm looking at booking a cabin out there in May, from the National Park Service, and just thought I'd check to see if anyone knows anything about it.
CAREFUL...You may have a group of folks here piling in on you.
 
Old Feb 10, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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CAREFUL...You may have a group of folks here piling in on you.
Marty,
If people show up, I won't stop them. However, from what I am understanding, you have to pre-book the ferry and it's like 75 round trip, if your vehicle is under 18 ft. 90 if it isn't. Trucks will need 4wd, since there are no roads. But on a good note. It looks like there will be a couple extra bunks, since the group I'm going with is only up to 10 people. Of course, 5 of those are kids, and I'm sure the parents would love to have an extra adult to watch the kids!
 
Old Feb 11, 2016 | 06:34 AM
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It's freaking cold!


Bob, how did the housing look? I remember having issues with I think the idle screw on Motorcraft carbs. If it gets tightened down to hard, it will actually flare the pin hole it meters and cause the carb to always be off, and never adjust right. I believe on the j-10 I went through 3 motorcraft carbs (2150's i think) for that issue.
Far as I noticed everything looked pretty good.
 
Old Feb 12, 2016 | 04:59 AM
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Nice and cold this morning.... I've heard mention of that dreaded S and I word happening today. Bout to head to New river flightline where it's always atleast 10 degrees colder than advertised. Atleast the work truck has a good heater!
 
Old Feb 12, 2016 | 07:03 AM
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Your gonna want that heat today Larry....Everybody!
The city of Apex had trucks out yesterday treating the roads.
Myself, I'm ready for a heat wave.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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Yea the roads in Jacksonville had been salted this morning. We got some freezing rain and sleet this morning but nothing stuck.
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Well who has plans this weekend other than staying warm
I'll get out of the house later this morning. Gotta cover my butt for Valentines day tomorrow. Myself, it's a BS holiday, but if it keeps peace in the house, I'm in.

Y'all stay safe, and stay warm!
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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First of all I hope all of you folks are staying warm. I'll be getting out in a little while to take the bride out to eat. Today is our 34th anniversary so no excuses is gonna work today, or I'm mud...lol. Started the day off right by gifting her and the girls a trip to the nail spa this morning.

I have a few outdoor chores and things to do but it ain't happening at least until the middle of next week. I'll just sit here keeping the cats warm and making sure that the Netflix works as it should.

Be Good!
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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Happy Anniversary to you both!
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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I guess you could say I went big for valentine's day....

Not really just got out of the POS chevy equinox in all honesty.




My wife knew we were going to "window shop" had no idea I had already picked 2 out with intentions of bringing one of them home.
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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It was colder at the beach when i left than it is here in norlina. But far windier.
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 77mud
I guess you could say I went big for valentine's day.... Not really just got out of the POS chevy equinox in all honesty.

My wife knew we were going to "window shop" had no idea I had already picked 2 out with intentions of bringing one of them home.
Sounds like you gave her a pretty good Valentines day Larry! I didn't spend near that much, but I did enough to cover my butt
 



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