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A9 TV, July 16th, 2012
Let us act very quickly for the Union of Islam. Satan presents something very easy as if it is very difficult. No one should be too proud. So you should go to Egypt and say, "My brother, we are here to serve. We would like to establish the Union of Islam. What are your commands?" They will go to Pakistan and say, "What are your commands for the Union of Islam?" They will go to Iran and say, "What are your commands?" And that is it. You will say let us make alliance in the least common denominator and do not dwell on details. Allah is One, the Prophet is one, our Qiblah is one, our Book is one, and that is it, let us not get in any further details. Dwelling on matters like the martyrdom of the Companions and history would be satanic. Leave them behind in history.
Explanation of Surat al-Furqan, Verse 3
Look, Almighy Allah says in Surat al-Furqan Verse 3 – I seek refuge with Allah from the satan- "But they have adopted gods apart from Him which do not create anything .. " How can matter create anything? It cannot create anything. ".. but are themselves created." Allah created matters, right? " They have no power to harm or help themselves. They have no power over death or life or resurrection." And the man says "Matter is intelligent." He claims that "Matter sees, the soul creates, it gives the sense of smelling."
Insincere understanding of religion would ruin the minds of people. Some of our brothers who are the students of Nur are making a grave mistake. It is okay that you know Bediuzzaman to be the Mahdi and love him dearly. I personally love him very dearly. And I say that he is greater than Imam Rabbani, greater than Imam al- Ghazali. He is like a prophet. I am not saying that he is a prophet, but that he is a blessed person just like a prophet. He is the sultan of the world, he is a very precious person, but he is not the Mahdi. Why are you pushing it this far? I mean would the fact that he is not the Mahdi suppress our respect for him? Are we to lose our respect to such a metaphysical being, such a great saint, just because he is not the Mahdi? I do know that Bediuzzaman is not the Mahdi, but I love him very dearly. Look, no other channel has ever given a place to Bediuzzam night and day like we do. We are the ones who had these young people like Bediuzzaman this much. His real value will be appreciated in the End Times, he will be appreciated even further in the coming years insha'Allah. But why is there the need this insincerity?
(Hadiths of our Prophet (saas) regarding Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh))
Look the Messenger of Allah says "I have seen the Witness Qaim, the Mahdi at the night of Mi'raj." Abdullah Umar ibn Al-Khattāb relates from the Messenger of Allah (saas). The Messenger of Allah (saas) commands; "Allah has revealed to me the following on the night of Mi'raj; "O Mohammad, do you want to see them?" And I said" I do want to see them my Lord." And He commanded; "Then proceed this way." As I proceeded, I saw Ali Ibn Abi Talib. And then I saw Hassan, Husain, Ali Ibn Hussain, Mohammad Ibn Ali, Jafar Ibn Mohammad, Musa Ibn Jafar, Ali Ibn Musa and the Mahdi. Mahdi was like a bright star among them," says our Prophet (saas). And I said "O Lord, who are they?" And Almighty Allah commanded; "They are the imams. And this Al-Qaim, Mahdi. He will pronounce what I pronounced lawful as lawful, and what I pronounced unlawful as unlawful. He will take revenge from my enemies.' He will take revenge from the Darwinists, materialists, atheists. How? With science, with knowledge and love. "O, Mohammad, love the Mahdi, because I do love him. And I love those who love the Mahdi." We love the Mahdi as well, Insha'Allah, Almighty Allah loves us too.
The Messenger of Allah decreed; "Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh) dip in between his eyebrows will be in the form of a crescent. His shoulders are broad. His teeth are bright. He has a thin and beautiful nose. His forehead is wide and bright. His shoulders are robust as a rock. His cheeks seem to be less full and when he is sleepless he sometimes looks pale. His muscles are curved and strong. His hair has curls over his ears. His lips are perfect and beautiful, his figure is good and handsome. His face is filled with the radiance of honesty and glory. He has the appearance of a glorious leader. His glances are beautiful, he is different. His voice is strong and breathtaking.
Remembrance of The Beloved, Questions and Answers About Imam Mahdi (p.b.u.h), By Seyed Husain Husaini)
About Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) Our Prophet (saas) says that he sometimes looks pale, that his muscles are curved and strong, that his hair curls upon his ears. Look these are all new details. "HIS LIPS ARE PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL." There were no hadiths we knew about his lips. "HIS HAIR CURLS UPON HIS EARS." This is the first time that we've come across these hadiths. That is a detail, look how beautifully the Messenger of Allah (saas) gave details. "HIS FIGURE IS GOOD AND HANDSOME." For instance, previously we've never heard that he is handsome. I mean there were some accounts stating that he will be beautiful, but this is the first one we've heard stating that he will be handsome. "His face is filed with the radiance of honesty and glory." So he has a glorious face and his face shines with the radiance of honesty. Look, for instance, this is a hadith that we've never heard before, that is very important: "HE HAS THE APPEARANCE OF A GLORIOUS LEADER" so he is a dashing, glorious leader so it is understood that he is an extra-ordinary person says our Prophet (saas). "He has the appearance of a glorious leader." This is the first time we heard this hadith. Our brothers should memorize these. Actually some people really attract attention on them. Mahdi is someone who attracts a lot of attention. "HIS GLANCES ARE BEAUTIFUL, HE IS DIFFERENT." I do not remember hearing this hadith before. I mean there is a depth, a beauty lies in his glances, he is different. "HIS VOICE IS STRONG AND BREATHTAKING." So he speaks eloquently, effectively, he has a beautiful voice. His voice being breathtaking is an expression of beauty. This is the first time we've heard this.
For instance, we know how Hazrat Mahdi's eyebrows are; he says, "His eye-brows are like crescent". The hadiths state that there is a little bump in the middle of his nose. We know all these. His hair is black, we know that. But we didn't know that his hair had curls. We know that Mahdi's hair is wavy. We even see that from the ancient stone scriptures. I mean that is mentioned in the 3,000 years, 2,000 year-old stone scriptures. It writes, "The one that will come in the future will come in white and have wavy hair." This is how it is stated in the scriptures. We've heard this from the statements of famous augurs. Hadiths are the source of these prophecies. But it is really interesting that the stone scriptures mention this as well. For instance Nostradamus says that "A young man with wavy hair will rule over the whole of Europe and Asia." And he gives the dates of 2000's and 2020's. For instance "He is of middle height," we know that. For instance we have learned that he has green eyes only after many years. "Ayn-ul hadra." All those translating this hadith translated it as black eyed, beautiful eyed."Ayn-ul hadra," is an explicit statement, his eyes are green. Hıdır means green, hıdır, hadra. The root of the word is very clear, it means green. The hadiths state that it is green, but that has been translated as black. He has beautiful green eyes. But the fact that his glances are beautiful are also mentioned in the hadith. That is a different detail.
For instance the Messenger of Allah (saas) gives details about the beard of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). His beard is thin at sides (kawsej). That is for instance known by everyone at the moment. The Messenger of Allah (saas) explains that Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh) skin in between his beard and his ear is shinny and very beautiful and very fresh looking. That also is a detail. I mean look at the precision of the Messenger of Allah (saas). I mean if I were to see someone, I would look at his face, general features of his face might stick in my mind but look at the details the Messenger of Allah explains. I mean these are perfect details. He explains even the shinning bright part and the smoothness of his skin there. This for instance is an amazing detail. "His beard is shaped from the below" he says. That is an amazing detail. He is telling us these details from 1,400 years back. This is written in an account from 1,000 years ago. Our Prophet (saas) tells us that from 1,400 years ago and it is related in a 1,000 year-old handwritten account.
"There is a slight bump in the middle of his nose," our Prophet (saas) says. That is for instance an amazing detail. A person would not see this in the first sight. You might think that it is flat. But that is not the case. For instance, our Prophet (saas) says, "There is a slight concavity in his forehead." He says that his forehead is slightly concave. This for instance is a very amazing detail. He doesn't say that his cheeks are prominent but that they are less full. That is also an amazing detail. That is new, we've just newly found this hadith. Normally people have full cheeks and they are prominent. But that is not the case for Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), his cheeks are less full. That is an amazing detail. For instance, it is also stated that he has broad shoulders and that is something that can be seen frequently. But it is said that "…;he has a wide stomach, he has wide thighs." You do not come up with many people who are wide overall. "He has a wide forehead," our Prophet (saas) says. That means that he has a big head, as his forehead is wide. That is what this means. His shoulders are broad, his stomach is wide, his thighs are wide. That means that his feet are wide from the sides. "His legs are a bit thick," our Prophet says. That is an amazing detail. But he also says that "He walks by putting his steps outwardly." That for instance is an amazing detail. THAT MEANS THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAAS) HAS SEEN THE WAY MAHDI WALKS. THE WAY HE WALKS DREW HIS ATTENTION; THAT MEANS HE CAME BY THE MAHDI AND THEY WALKED TOGETHER TALKING. BUT THE MANDI ISN'T AWARE OF THIS AT THIS MOMENT. HAZRAT MAHDI MET THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAAS) BACK IN QALU BALA. HE CAME BY HIM AND THEY'VE SPOKEN. THE MAHDI WOULD NOT REMEMBER BUT THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAAS) KNOWS IT ALL AND EXPLAINS IT DETAIL BY DETAIL. He draws attention to Hazrat Mahdi's hands, he says "...they are white". This is also mentioned in the poems.
His appearance resembling the Sons of Israel is mentioned specifically by our Prophet (saas). He says; "THEY WILL CALL HIM BY HIS NAME IN HEBREW, as "ADON"." That is also mentioned in the accounts.
"WHEN HE IS SLEEPLESS HE SOMETIMES LOOK PALE." I didn't know that for instance. But in the other hadiths it is stated that his face is sometimes white and sometimes pinkish. Now these are related with this as well. But that is completely another detail. The accounts state that he sometimes look all pale when he is sleepless. So that means sometimes, when he is very tired, his skin looks pale.
Look at the kindness in the words of our Prophet (saas); He says, "His cheeks look less full," he doesn't says that his cheeks are hollow. Look at the kindness in these words. Because of his love for him he tries to address him in the most beautiful way possible. I mean because the Messenger of Allah loves the Mahdi (pbuh) as one of his sons his expressions about him are always very loving and complimentary. He constantly compliments him. He says that "HE HAS AN AMAZING APPEAL." We didn't know about that for instance. This was something we didn't know. Appeal, attraction. Some people have a normal appearance but Mahdi has an appeal, says our Prophet (saas)
Abu Abdullah [Jafar Al-Sadiq (pbuh)] related the following;
The Messenger of Allah (saas) commanded;
"Nine thousand three hundred and thirteen angels will come down for Al-Qaim [Mahdi (pbuh)], those angels were with Jesus when Allah raised him to the skies."
(Meclisî, Bihâru'l-Anvâr, Beirut, 1404, v.14, p.339)
Look, 9,313; There is 9,000 and there is 313. The Prophet Jesus Messiah is taken to the skies with 9,313 angels and comes back with 9,313 angels. These 9,313 angels are also the helpers of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). These blessed beings have undertaken that important task, Alhamdulillah.
(In response to a viewer's question asking about red wine)
There are hundreds of toxic materials inside red wine. Just like food being spoiled poisoning the body, there are hundreds of toxic materials in it. And there is ethyl and methyl alcohol and they ruin the liver and the brain. It makes one dizzy, exhausted and distracted. It makes you unbalanced and it intoxicates you. You feel sick in your stomach. What is it that makes you aspire to this? Even if it were not religiously forbidden- and it is religiously forbidden- I wouldn't drink it. You feel all curious about it when something is forbidden. Knowing that Allah had prohibited it, they all develop a passion for it. Normally, you wouldn't drink it if it were lawful anyway. You wouldn't normally give it a sip or a sniff. It stinks and it is rather irritating. The taste should be awful anyway, bitter and irritating. Pour yourself a glass of grape juice and drink it properly if you are so fond of grapes.
With the establishment of the Union of Islam, everything would be solved. People should constantly give utterance to this fact everywhere they go. They should talk about this ambitiously and determinedly. Look, the students of light are falling apart from each other. First of all, as a token of the Union of Islam, they should unite among themselves.
Mosques are houses of gathering (cemevi/djemevi). Just like the name implies they are the places that people come together. People may go to the mosques or to the cemevi (house of worship) to perform their prayers and our Alevi brothers can also come to the mosques to perform their prayers and have discourses.2012-09-13 11:31:05


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Hello Brothers (and Sisters too!),
I have a bunch of projects on the board. Some of which I am currently working on. One thing I have been goofing around with is metal armor. I don't know if anyone would be interested in this. Modifying wizardofflight templates, I have done the CAD work and obtained a preliminary quote. But a one off proto-type is not cheap. Hence, I am on hold.
Would like some input from you all as far as possible interest.
The set would consist of frontal vest armor only (collar, shoulders, chest, center diamond and ab plates).The armor will be laser cut, .100" thick aluminum, shaped and dented. The armor could also be offered without dents (see photo below) for the Jango and custom Mando crowd. Projected weight is approx 3 lbs. The preliminary quote could go down, but could also go up a bit. Based on the current quote, the price would be about $285 plus shipping.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading!

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text: This is sort of a detailed question, but here it goes. I live in a condo in a suburban area in a not-so-gun-friendly state (WI.) Some day I would like to live in a place that would allow me to have my own practice range, but I wouldn't know where to start. I've heard plenty of people on line talk about owning extra land they use, or even their own backyards. How much space do you really need and how do you deal with local ordinances and neighbors? In my mind you almost have to live in the middle of nowhere to do it, but that can't be the case for everyone. If anyone has set up their own private range I would like to hear all about it. Thanks!


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On Sunday June 7th 2009 Emirates Stadium played host to one of the biggest line up of artists ever to grace the stadium.
The 17 artists performing included Leona Lewis, JLS, Enrique Iglesias, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie, Akon, and Calvin Harris along with many more.
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Dr Tricia Nagel
Tricia Nagel is a consultant psychiatrist and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Fellow who has lived and worked in the Top End of the Northern Territory for 28 years. Tricia is an Associate Professor at both Flinders University and Menzies School of Health Research where she leads the mental health research theme within the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Chronic Disease research division.
Tricia's research interests lie in the integration of brief and effective treatment approaches for improved wellbeing outcomes in Indigenous primary care and specialist settings. These interests encompass development of systems for delivery of best practice in remote and socially disadvantaged settings, mental health promotion, assessment and treatment of comorbid chronic disease and substance use, and exploration of low-intensity psychological interventions as treatment.
Tricia worked with a team of Indigenous researchers on the Aboriginal and Islander Mental health initiative (AIMhi) - a program of research and training (2003 - 2012). This program developed a rich library of educational resources guiding approaches to assessment and treatment in Indigenous mental health. More recent developments from this program of work include an interactive iPad application supporting engagement and treatment for wellbeing and substance use concerns.


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Sienna Miller's ample fame may have been the insurance that Twenty8Twelve would make an imprint in public awareness, but in the now absence of her and sister Savanngh the label is kicking on. With Elsa Elphick as creative director the cool-girl aesthetic lingers on for fall 2012, taking inspiration from the swinging '60s but doing it in a very modern way. The collection brings in a mix of styles rather than sticking to a singular story: structured pink peplums find their way alongside flowing babydoll dresses and smocks, boyfriend blazers, tailored short suits and leather jackets. That may be a result of Elphick's diversity of influences, from Vali Myers and Ed van der Elsken to Truman Capote.
Whether Elphick can distinguish the label enough to keep it alive long term, time will tell. For now you can view the full Twenty8Twelve fall 2012 look book at the gallery above.


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The mission of Cure Kids Cancer is to help children's cancer centers, like the one at Sanford Children's Hospital, find life-saving treatments and eventually cures for children's cancer by raising funds and awareness.
Sadly, more than 11,000 children will be diagnosed with various forms of cancer this year; and instead of chasing butterflies, these children will be learning about the serious experiences of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hospital or clinic visits. Cancer is a devastating disease - especially in children - it changes dramatically the lives of entire families and often affects them for many years.
Despite the remarkable advances in treatment, cancer is the leading cause of death in children under age fifteen, second only to accidents. World-class physicians and researchers in children's hospitals lead the effort to help children with cancer by providing the most sophisticated treatments available and conducting research that has resulted in advanced treatments and cures for some childhood cancer.
Cure Kids Cancer works with television and radio stations, and corporate partners to raise funds and public awareness for local pediatric cancer centers, like the one found at Sanford Children's Hospital, in order to help keep kids with cancer as close to home as possible.
Locally, Sanford Children's Hospital is the region's only Cure Kids Cancer hospital. We're fighting cancer so kids don't have to!
Local events will be held every year to benefit Cure Kids Cancer. These events may include golf tournaments, poker runs, bake sales, among others. All are focused on raising awareness of pediatric cancer and gathering the necessary funds to further assist Sanford Children's Hospital in treating young cancer patients.
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|I'm not arguing, only stating my professional opinion. I don't think WagonMan is wrong, nor do I think I have the only correct answer, I'm only handing out what I believe to be the most logical way of approaching the problem. I have a '56 Nomad coming in next summer, so I'll take lots of pictures.
|55 Bullit
|Guys Guys Please don't argue over it it's just a piece of fabric. I think both of you would do a great job on any interior. However, I do thank you both for your help. This thing has been driveing me crazy now for a week now and with your help I think I got it figured out so Thank you both for the pictures and the knowhow. Gene..
I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm saying that every old car is slightly different. Yes, I'm sure that little piece of fabric was added as a solution to the gap that was inevitable in some of those cars. I'm only talking about the area that 55bullit was talking about, and my advice to him and to anyone else is still that if there is no gap, no little piece of fabric is necessary. If there is a gap, utilize the piece of fabric.
I'm aware that there were pieces of tack strip sewed to the windlace assembly. BUT, those pieces could be removed from the assembly, clinched down under the tabs that hold them and the entire piece of windlace could be stapled or tacked to the now stationary tackstrips without anyone ever knowing. There is always more than one way to skin a cat, and with upholstery there are usually a dozen different ways. That doesn't make certain ways right or wrong, only different.
No argument either from this end but if the engineers deemed it necessary to add that last little detail who am I to argue with them. The flap just covers up the inconsistencies of the welding process which was not an exact science back then hence one way to make up for it in this area. If everything was perfect there would be no reason for any adjustments anywhere on a car. Myself, I have been in the business for right at 40 years and have quite a few of the old Chevy's behind me. Sure wish I would have had the for-sight to start to take pictures from the beginning. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on this area.
That piece was also added during the manufacturing of the windlace assembly(as well as several pieces of tack strip that were slid in place and not tacked) and not on a job by job basis.
|I am not trying to argue with you, and I am not disputing the fact that what you have referenced is "the" manual. I have been upholstering auto interiors for over 35 years, and I can tell you that every dash in every 55 through 57 Chevy is not in the exact same spot in every car. Nor is every kick panel retainer strip in exactly the same spot. It is then that common sense must take over. I'll say it again. If there is no gap to cover up between the dash and the "A" pillar, that piece of fabric does not need to be there. I can guarantee you if that was the case when the car was upholstered initially, that piece of fabric would not have been used by whoever was upholstering it at the factory.
The hardtop uses the same retainer also. The manual I referenced is not just ANY manual, it is THE interior manual produce by the Engineering Division, Fisher Body GM for 1955 Chevrolet and Pontiac and includes all body styles to show how the interior was to be assembled. There is a slight gap that GM thought wise to cover to make a flowing transition between windlace, dash and kick panel unlike today when they just get things close. If you didn't know it was supposed to be there most people probably would not miss it. The picture enclosed is of my still original 56 HT and shows it clearly although the kick panel is gone. The scan is of the page referenced from the mentioned manual.
|55 Bullit
|Dan thanks for your help I also forgot to tell you that I have a sedan after looking at about ten cars at differant car shows I only found one that had the fabric That I talked about it goes along the kick panel at the top and in the small channel where the dash meets the a-pillar along side the dash then your wind lace channel holds it in then you screw your retainer into place. again Thank you for all your help gene..
The only piece of fabric or vinyl sewed onto the front section of windlace on a 55-57 Chevy is from the top of the kickpanel retainer and goes upward about 6-8 inches and only covers the gap between the end of the dash and the door post. The lower 1/2" of this flap is wrapped around the retainer and trapped in place with the kickpanel.
I am referencing page 451 of the 55 Trim Instruction Manual for Chevrolet. It is available from most Tri-Five dealers and is an invaluable resource when working on the interiors of these cars.
|I ran over to my buddy's house yesterday afternoon and looked at his '56 Nomad. It is the same as your '55 as far as the windlace retainers. There is no reason I can see for the piece of fabric you talked about.
I just looked at pictures of a '55 Chevy. I have been advising you wrong. Your '55 is not similar to the '53 I posted the picture of. Your car only has a "windlace retainer" that holds the windlace and the front of the kick panel. It would not have the metal pieces I described above the dash next to the windshield. Your windshield curves around toward the door just above the dash. Sorry about that.
Besides the windlace retainer, which are long curved metal strips, there is a piece called a "windlace metal retainer with molded ends". CLICK HERE Would the fabric sewed to the windlace be used to cover the molded ends on those pieces?
Yes, you are explaining it correctly. The only place I know of that there should be a piece of fabric sewed to the windlace is at a point at least a foot above where you are talking about, and it goes over a metal piece which is screwed in place to cover the area of the pillar right next to the windshield down to the dash area you mention. Do you have the pair of metal pieces I am referring to?
I am doing this from memory. I have a friend who owns a '56, and if need be I will go take a look at it.
|55 Bullit
|I understand how the retainer is installed and how the kick panel goes what I don't understand is this piece of material that is sewn to the wind lace I think that it goes around the side of the kick panel retainer and sandwiches in this small channel between the dash and the a pillar right where the dash is welded in at I hope that I am explaining it right
The metal strip that starts from the bottom of the dash and goes down to the floor is called the "kick panel retainer". It has a groove on the side toward the door that the windlace slides into, and the opposite side holds the kick panel. The space between the dash and the pillar is filled with either windlace by itself or fabric and windlace. If there is no gap where the piece of fabric is attached, it is not needed there. It's possible it is just sewed in the wrong place.
Here's a tip for you.......Put the back of the kick panels into place against the firewall first before attaching the kick panel retainers, or you won't get the kick panels in properly.
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Challenged by an expert who said it couldn't be done, Joshua Slocum, a fearless New England sea captain, set out in April 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world. A little over three years and forty-six thousand miles later, the proof was complete. This is Slocum's own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage of the Spray.
Whether Slocum was more accomplished as a writer or sailor is hard to say. His writing style is fast paced, witty, and exhilarating, an absorbing match to his harrowing adventures - adventures that included being chased by Moorish pirates off Gibraltar; escaping a fleet of hostile canoes; being submerged by a great wave off the Patagonian coast; an encounter with Black Pedro, "the worst murderer in Tierra del Fuego"; and foiling a nocturnal attack by savages by strewing carpet tacks on the Spray's deck.
Captain Joshua Slocum (1844–1909) was the first person to circle the globe alone entirely by sea. This remarkable achievement made Slocum the most famous North American sailor of all time.
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"[A] literate and absorbing yarn…A convincing tale of the intelligence, skill, and fortitude that drove a master navigator." (New York Times)
"One of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure." (Sports Illustrated)
"A classic book…Slocum's writing is as elegant as his thirty-seven-foot sloop, Spray, whose crossing of the Atlantic he describes vividly." (New Yorker)
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As a long-time consumer of recorded books, I'd rate Sailing Alone Around the World as one of the most enjoyable examples of the genre that I've ever encountered. By the time Captain Slocum had laid the deck of his aptly named schooner, the "Spray", in Chapter One and launched her into her natural element, I was completely hooked and my admiration grew throughout the book. Slocum's narrative style – direct, unaffected, informative – along with his self-deprecating humor, reminded me of another American writer named Samuel Clemens, and it engenders the same feeling of likability. Captain Slocum would surely join Mr. Twain, as one of the ten people I'd most like to invite for an evening of dinner and conversation. Slocum's account of his voyage is an intriguing blend of introspective, travelogue, and adventure. Contrary to what one might expect (particularly a non-sailor like myself) the captain spent a great deal of his time at sea reading in his cabin, leaving the Spray to find her own way. This wasn't as reckless as it might seem. Far from land and the major trade routes, with many fathoms of water beneath her keel, a blue water sailor like the Spray could cruise safely and reliably for mile after mile without a hand at the wheel, maintained on her course by the balanced impulses of wind and water on sails and rudder and hull. An experienced seaman like Joshua Slocum could remain comfortably below decks, out of the elements, and read – or even sleep! – confident that he would sense any significant change in conditions or the behavior of his craft. This is evidently what he did during many long stretches, which answers one of my more pressing questions. How did a man with his modest educational background, who had spent most of his adult life working at physically demanding jobs, become such a graceful, imaginative, and appealing writer? The answer is that he learned by reading great writers who had preceded him. Only a few specific titles in his library are mentioned, and these are primarily classics of nautical literature; but it's evident that Slocum stocked his tiny cabin with scores, if not hundreds of books of all kinds, replenishing these with new volumes whenever he had an opportunity. The results of this immersion are obvious in almost every line that he wrote. Indeed, I'd be pleased to be judged half the writer that Slocum became in his later life, when this book was written. Slocum stopped frequently during his voyage in ports around the world, often remaining for prolonged visits, during which he explored the countryside, sampled local culture, and met a variety of native people, as well as expatriate Americans and Europeans. His journey took place at the end of the nineteenth century, during the last heyday of European colonialism. Consequently, as news of their endeavor preceded them, Slocum and the Spray were welcomed wherever they went, particularly by elements of the world's great navies, which maintained bases in many foreign ports. As a result, Slocum rarely paid port fees or docking charges and was frequently provided with repairs to his boat, as well as provisioning at no cost. On a number of occasions he was even towed by naval vessels, whose captains were only too glad to help him out of difficult situations. Far from sleeping aboard his vessel in port, he was routinely entertained, often in grand style by ambassadors, port officials, and other representatives of European power, anxious to demonstrate their good will toward this adventurous Yankee. One couldn't do this sort of thing nowadays, when sailing around the world is almost a commonplace; but Slocum was the first ever to undertake a solo circumnavigation and the people he met, especially sailors and naval personnel couldn't do enough for him. It must have been delightful; but, to his credit, Slocum didn't allow special treatment to go to his head. The modesty and good humor that are evident in his writing must have been reflected in the way he behaved in life, and these characteristics seem to have ingratiated him with everyone he met. This is not to say that sailing a small boat single-handed around the world was either easy or uneventful. For every pleasant interlude that the captain spent relaxing in some friendly port, there were harrowing, often life threatening experiences that taxed nerve, wit, and resolve to the ultimate degree. He was obviously a man of considerable physical strength and endurance, not to mention exemplary seamanship, yet on many occasions these qualities were barely enough to ensure his survival. In fact, without considerable luck to go along with his other resources, Captain Slocum and the Spray might never have made it back to New England. Through it all, whether battling mountainous waves to outrun Barbary pirates, clinging to the Spray's masthead, while the entire boat vanished beneath roiling seas, or threading his way through the deadly shoals of the Magellan Straits during a night of gale force winds, Slocum retains the stoicism and calm acceptance of a man who is used to hard knocks and strenuous exertion as a part of everyday life. If his descriptions of events weren't so vivid, one would hardly know how often he escaped disaster or even death by the thinnest of margins. By the time he anchors the Spray in his home port after more than two years of sailing over many tens of thousands of miles of the world's oceans, it's clear that he has taken us on one of the most extraordinary adventures in the history of the sea. Performance art is an amalgam of the writer's original conception and the performer's interpretation of it. The combination isn't always a happy one, but in this case it works perfectly, which is actually rather strange. Joshua Slocum was a Yankee, born and bred, so we can assume that he spoke with a typical Yankee inflection. Since he wrote his account in the first person, one might think that having someone with Bernard Mayes' aristocratic English diction narrate the book would seem incongruous. This is not the case. Mayes' rendition is pitch perfect in both tone and style; and his accent is so pleasant that I'm not sure I would like the book as much, if it were read with a more "authentic" northeasterner's twang. As a matter of fact, I'm considering buying several other audiobooks simply because Mr. Mayes is the reader. I finished listening to Sailing Alone Around the World a couple of months ago with that curious mixture of pleasure and regret that attends the conclusion of memorable experiences. I can't exaggerate how much I enjoyed the book, especially in audio format, and I recommend it unreservedly to anyone who likes a good yarn, expertly told.
Love having someone read me a story. Fires in the hearth, rain on the roof, sunny days and surf. Good friends, good food and J S Bach.
Beautifully written, delightfully understated, with a gentle humour Joshua Slocum recounts his great adventure.
The days of sail are being replaced by steam and one man rebuilds a small small sailing ship and sails alone around the world. Throughout he honours his sloop The Spray and recounts her charm in calm and tempest alike.
While a few have indeed followed his lead, this is a great listen to a book recounting the voyage completed before 1900.
Just awesome
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the narration
By being American instead of British this performance could have improved greatly.
Joshua Slocum wrote this book from his own perspective about a real journey he made and it would be more authentic to hear an American voice.
Also pronouncing nautical terms correctly would have aided in authenticity.
the narration does no justice to Captain Slocum's story
The source material is this book's only redeeming feature. an engaging, and well written story.
Find another version. There are a few different narrators covering this classic story. Shop around.
J.P. O'Leary
"Well read, but a little simplistic"
Great presentation detailing the circumnavigation of the world by Joshua Slocum. That said, I found the story a little light.
"very interesting not exactly riveting"
narrator was great! the story was fascinating quite good for passing the time. I wouldn't say it ranks with all time great literature
"Really really enjoyable."
I can't think of a book or audiobook I have enjoyed more than this one. This is my third time through, twice reading and one time by audiobook and it's new and fresh each time.
The narrator was absolutely perfect for the story, his pitch and pace we're just what I would expect from Captain Slocum himself. Some have complained of his British accent but remember Slocum was born in Eastern Canada Canada and sailed for many years out of Boston. I'm sure he spoke with some type of accent, maybe not British but definitely distinctive.
I cannot recommend this book more highly
A wonderful tale, told without pretension and always with delightfully modest good humour. Capt. J Slocombe comes across as a hugely like able character whose modesty clearly belies his incredible skill and courage. The narration is sensitive to the story and delivered in a voice that is very believable as that of a wise old sea Captain.
"A real life character"
Great book and very well presented. The "crew" of the Spray was really brought to life.
"Really enjoyed it!"
A memorable adventure of such diversity and character. The narrator fits the story so well it often felt like the narrator was Joshua Slocum himself!
Very, very good indeed!
"Enjoyed every moment!"
Its like sailing aboard the Spray with Mr. Slocum himself.
Especially all the little moments of quiet and simple joys he shares. As well as the dangers and challenges.
"A ripping yarn"
Classic adventure recounted in fine understaded style. Full of humour honestly and just a great story.
"great story of adventure at se"
told with subtle sense of humour and a window to another time. old slocum must have quite a guy.
"enjoyable wholesome listen"
I really enjoyed the story of slocum's experiences.
The narrator was fantastic.
10/10 top listen ;-)
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trunk lid problems
You're right, DB-man. What we had here was a failure to communicate: mine. It WAS Clint Eastwood. I didn't know my limitations, I've got to watch some more old movies.
|I thought that was Clint Eastwood? I'll bet you fit the panels before you paint that rag top.
trunk lid problems
Thank you all for the advice.
I finally got the deck lid fitted to where it's acceptable: not perfect, but OK. I needed a combination of slotting the holes in the brackets so I had more side-to-side movement, adding a shim at the front of each mount bracket and getting the final adjustment with the latch. I had to strong-arm(tweak) the lever arms also. I really appreciate the tips I received, I used them all.
I've gotten to be a decent painter but need more experience panel-fitting. Like Struther Martin said in Cool Hand Luke : "a man has got to know his limitations..", I'm working on mine.
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|thats a nice paint job.have you solved the problem? It looks to me like the deck is a bit bigger than the hole it fits into. since you know the deck didnt get bigger the hole must have got smaller. you may have to do the best you can and live with it.you can always reslot the latch holes bigger for more adjustment of the latch...but its gonna be tight.
I just walked out and looked at the rear gate on my nephews "new" 1978 El Camino, and sure enough, the factory used shims to align the gate.
One photo shows a shim, a very thin 1/32" shim to get my lid PERFECT.
This is the thing, shims ARE used on trunks these days, I have seen shims on hoods and trunks on late model cars. When our "A" Bodies were built, perfection was NOT on the agenda. "Close" was good enough, between my brother and I we have owned 10 of these 1965 Skylarks (most of them Gran Sports) and none of them had the panel fit of the worse car you would see coming off the line today.
So to get things perfect, shims are a good way to go.
|After three frame offs,your something more that a hobbist.Us pros will dissagree at times but it sure get you guys thinking...Dont it? did the deck fit good before the seal was installed?
|the square shim will almost hide when installed and comes in different thickness. brian is right, most cars from the 60/70's are full of them. nothing wrong with using them, that's why they are made.
This is a shim, your car is likely full of them on the front sheetmetal bolts.
This one is actually for wheel alignment purposes because it has the little "handle" on it. Fender shims don't have that handle but for some reason I couldn't find a photo of one. Personally, I see no difference in using the washer other than it is round instead of square. And, for that matter I have gotten washers and cut them with tin snips to make what ever shape you want. Take a large fender washer and then cut off two sides and you have a shim perfect for the lid.
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Sorry I missed the dialogue but I've been away from the computer and the garage for a while( grandkids ).
1. To answer Brian's questions, yes the trunk seal is installed. It's made by A&M Sof-Seal, I think they're a quality product but I'll let others on the Forum add their opinion. The seal is installed correctly; I know this because it took me an hour to figure out which way it went, both ways looked right so I checked the shop manual.
2. I've learned my lesson about not painting the car until all the panels are fitted. Actually when this car was in primer I laid the trunk lid in the opening just to check that the lid fit OK between the quarters and was satisfied with the gaps. I realize now I should have installed the hinges and bolted the lid to them for the fit-check. I've done several frame-off restorations( 60's GM A-bodies) and this is the first one I've had so much trouble with. I guess I got lucky on the previous ones.
3. What kind of shims are we talking about? I have been using washers and didn't realize it mattered until Shine mentioned it.
I realize there are some conflicting opinions on this thread but I really appreciate the responses and take each one very seriously. As a hobbyist I depend on info from the Forum plus what I've learned from my mistakes( expensive!)
again thanks for all responses
Deadman, listen, I don't know what to say. You are right, we all do things different. I personally would have made the mounting adjustable on that lid and no bending of hinges would have been needed. On the Camaro, it is supported ALL WRONG for cutting all that structure out it's no wonder there were panel fit problems! HOLY CRAP, you're lucky it didn't narrow the car by a foot the way it's supported!
Think about this, how could raising or lower the quarter have anything to do with the relation between the hinge and the lid on that car?
You are way over complicating this, the car is painted, shim the friggin lid and get on with life!
Building a car from scratch or modifying it is a whole different thing. Restoring a car from bare metal, it's a whole differnet story. Are you kidding me? If I were doing this car in pre-filler stage I would grab a hold of that lid and bend the %$#^ out of it and be done with it. But that can't be done here. If I were doing it pre-filler I would think nothing of grabbing my spoon and hammer and whacking it up or down along the edges to make the thing fit perfect, that can't be done here.
Just so everyone is clear about how the shim will LOWER the lid, check out the attached sketch...
Just as if you ROTATE the hood hinge on one of these cars to raise and lower the hood it will raise or lower it WAY more than simply raising the hinge up or down on the fender. Shimming the trunk hinge will effectively "rotate" the angle notation to the axis of the hinge and raise or LOWER the lid.
At least that is how I understand what is happening.
Deadman, I am sorry buddy but you are all wrong on this and are complicating it beyond the moon.
You CAN shim the lid LOWER. This one is high at the rear, shim it lower. And the "bumpers" aren't adjustable! It has quarter sized rubber bumpers that are about a quarter inch thick that stick thru holes in the in the deck lid with a little arrow pointie thing hanging on the back. That is it, no screw type adjustment like on a hood.
And the hinges aren't adjustable at all and in fact as I remember don't even bolt in! They use one pin going thru a welded in piece on the underside of the upper rear panel thru the end of the hinge, NO adjustment.
So you shim the lid at the hinge to bring the front down and then put the striker up or down to adjust the rear.
Edit: By the way Ron, one thing that I don't remember seeing being mentioned by you is if the trunk rubber SEAL has been installed!
If you are using a bad trunk seal all bets are off on this alignment!
Some brands are WAY too thick (hell, I had an NOS original GM one that I was planning on using that was JUNK and WAY to thick!) and will hold the lid up.
If you installed the rubber in there wrong, it could cause you fits with the lid as well. As you round the corners up in the front it wants to roll in and it is REAL easy to screw it up. What I did on my Gran Sport was to tape it down with masking tape so the "flap" of the rubber was down around the corner. After it sat with the lid shut on it for a week or so I was able to remove the tape and it stayed where it belonged.
So tell me, have you installed the rubber and what brand was it?
|shims (shivers) also work well with old wooden boats...as the timbers swell and contract they are shimmed to take up the slack hence the expression "shiver me timbers" state of the art technology back then..if I see a car with shims in the doors or the deck I'll walk on by and buy something else and remember that dealers name and never waste my time looking at another one of his cars...I'm just a new guy(35 yrs) but I've never seen a shim in a factory door or deck...Fenders ,yes but they cant be seen..If a cars older and has no adjustments I'll make them adjustable and let everyone ask "how'd you do that"? Some I'll tell...the ones that'll listen.I put 2000 grand am deck hinges in my 48 plymouth with 4 gas filled holder uppers useing this method...it works ....and no shims.But thats besides the point the first step when a problem like this arises is to see if it fits without any obstructions the choice of how to make it fit all depends on this and is up to you and your abilities...even if a shim is painted black there will be the tell tail gap between the deck and the hinge...if your deck still has a 1/4" on one side and 1/8" on the other it may be twisted and can be twisted back and lifting it till it bends the inner structure is also a pretty good way to get the deck back down but you could be in for a lot of trouble if you dont check the fit without anything holding it on FIRST... It could also be the 1/4s are not right so start at the beginning and dont assume ANYTHING....Keep this in mind 75% of all cars have damage before thier 5yrs old so imagine how much hidden damage can be found in an older car.This car(camero) had the same problem ..the rear of the deck was up 1/2" and the cause was due to someone leaning on it while the quarter's were off..The deck wasnt up at all ,the coner of the car was down....wierd things happen...you can see how it was fixed...The burn marks on the grand am hinges I put on the 48 are clearly visible and show where the heat was applied to the hinges,the heat never got close to the inner skin because I was carefull and did it before paint.... hinges can also be bent cold by supporting the curve of the hinge with a 2x4 cut at the proper length... then lifting or pushing the deck...the latch is the least of your trouble....
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An. 901. Here died Ćlfred Ćthulfing [Ćthelwulfing—the son
of Ćthelwulf], six nights ere All Hallow Mass. He was king
over all English-kin, bar that deal that was under Danish
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An. 1009. Here on this year were the ships ready of which we
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far as books tell us) were made among English kin in no
king's day. And man brought them all together to Sandwich,
and there should they lie, and hold this earth against all
outlanders [foreigners'] hosts. But we had not yet the luck
nor the worship [valour] that the ship-fyrd should be of
any good to this land, no more than it oft was afore. Then
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Eadric's brother the ealdorman's, forwrayed [accused]
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him twenty ships, and there harried everywhere by the south
shore, and wrought all evil. Then quoth man to the ship-fyrd
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[Oxford], and for-burnt the burg, and took their way on to
the twa halves of Thames to shipward. There man warned them
that there was fyrd gathered at Lunden against them; then
wended they over at Stane [Staines]. And thus fared they all
the winter, and that Lent were in Kent and bettered
[repaired] their ships.
No Wonder is it that Woes befall us, for Well We Wot that
now full many a year men little care what thing they
dare in word or deed; and Sorely has this nation Sinned,
whate'er man Say, with Manifold Sins and with right Manifold
Misdeeds, with Slayings and with Slaughters, with robbing
and with stabbing, with Grasping deed and hungry
Greed, through Christian Treason and through heathen
Treachery, through guile and through wile, through
lawlessness and awelessness, through Murder of Friends
and Murder of Foes, through broken Troth and broken Truth,
through wedded unchastity and cloistered impurity. Little
they trow of marriage vow, as ere this I said: little
they reck the breach of oath or troth; swearing and
for-swearing, on every side, far and wide, Fast and
Feast they hold not, Peace and Pact they keep not, oft and
anon. Thus in this land they stand, Foes to Christendom,
Friends to heathendom, Persecutors of Priests, Persecutors
of People, all too many; spurners of godly law and Christian
bond, who Loudly Laugh at the Teaching of God's Teachers
and the Preaching of God's Preachers, and whatso rightly
to God's rites belongs.
Gold he took by might,
And of great unright,
From his folk with evil deed
For sore little need.
He was on greediness befallen,
And getsomeness he loved withal.
He set a mickle deer frith,
And he laid laws therewith,
That whoso slew hart or hind
Him should man then blinden.
He forbade to slay the harts,
And so eke the boars.
So well he loved the high deer
As if he their father were.
Eke he set by the hares
That they might freely fare.
His rich men mourned it
And the poor men wailed it.
But he was so firmly wrought
That he recked of all nought.
And they must all withal
The king's will follow,
If they wished to live
Or their land have,
Or their goods eke,
Or his peace to seek.
Woe is me,
That any man so proud should be,
Thus himself up to raise,
And over all men to boast.
May God Almighty show his soul mild-heart-ness,
And do him for his sins forgiveness!
[1] The
original of this heathen charm is in the Old High
German dialect; but it is quoted here as a good specimen of
the early form of alliterative verse. A similar charm
undoubtedly existed in Anglo-Saxon, though no copy of it has
come down to our days, as we possess a modernised and
Christianised English version, in which the name of our Lord
is substituted for that of Balder.
[2] It
is right to state, however, that many scholars regard
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The MyTSA App: Would you like TSA information anywhere, anytime? Use the MyTSA app. Among the great features, there's a "Can I Bring My…" tool. Do you want to know if you can pack a certain item? This is the tool for you. Type in the name of the item you're curious about and it tells you if the item is permitted or not, along with packing tips. A wait time feature is also available. It relies on crowd sourcing, which means the more people who use it, the better.
Some Snow Globes are Permitted Now: TSA now allows small snow globes in carry-on luggage when packed in a passenger's plastic 3.4 oz bag. Snow globes that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately tennis-ball size) will be permitted if the entire snow globe, including the base, is able to fit in the same one clear, plastic, quart-sized, re-sealable bag as a passenger's other liquids.
Christmas Crackers: Not the kind you eat with a delicious cheese-ball, but the kind that "cracks" when you pull it apart. They're a part of a lot of people's Christmas traditions, but they're prohibited on aircraft.
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Batteries: You can't go anywhere without some kind of battery these days. Read this post to learn about what types of batteries you can travel with.
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Knives: Knives of all sizes are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, you can pack them in your checked luggage.
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- Gel Inserts for shoes are now permitted.
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Shaving Razors: You can get more info from our blog post on this subject where the pictures will answer all of your questions.
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Traveling With a Pet: TSA does not prohibit travel with pets. However, it is very important that you contact your airline first so they can let you know about any requirements, fees, or restrictions they might have. Read here for more information.
How to Avoid Additional Screening: The most important tip to help you avoid additional screening is to take everything out of your pockets before screening and put items in your carry-on bag. Don't wear clothes with a high metal content, and put heavy jewelry on after you go through security. If you have a hidden medical device (insulin pump, ostomy bag, brace, etc.), please let the officer know.
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In my neighborhood, we're thinking about building a fort and defending it to the last. :jerry: We thought we would simply build a wall around the neighborhood and create a self-sufficient eco-pod. Sounds like we might want to get started real soon. Anyone want to join us??? :camp:
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What is worse I think I saw Irwin in that crowd. :-D
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A few years ago, the obsession with tea started. The cupboard got bigger and bigger, more swaps occurred, group buys, secret rendezvous with local teapassionistas… and that's how you end up with 500+ different kinds of tea in your home. At one time.
Now, it's purge time. Time to gather what's needed and let go of the rest. Almost all of the tea was given away, sold, or otherwise shared. A few relics still remain. It's still a challenge to avoid the chipmunk-like hoarding of The Teas, yet, the lightness of being from having so little compels me more. And so, I'm happy to share (anytime!) and will occasionally desire small amounts of tea for swaps, just to try.
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Burnham's Own Taxi Cab
Does anyone remember the little black taxi-cab and driver? I know that he lived in Windsor Lane and I can remember him bringing my Mum home from hospital in early 1948. I know there was another car used as a taxi driven by a Miss Williams.
Schoolboy Caddy
I spent many a happy moment as a schoolboy caddy at BBGC at the end of the 50s and early 60s. It was also a very useful source of pocket money. I regularly caddied for local businessmen, the likes of the MD of Weston's Biscuits, Herbert Greenshield, as well as a number of visitors. The professional at that time was Joe ...Read full memory
Burnham High St '55
Hadn't changed when I lived there in '63, or when I went back in 2003.
My Grandfather Had The Foundry
I am taking a guess at the year, my paternal grandfather was one of the partners in a foundry called Wood and Stannard. The business was at the lower end of the High Street, and oposite the road to the church and the Five Bells pub. Not entirely sure what year he left Brittania House (as that was what it was ...Read full memory


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Makapuu Point Lighthouse, Oahu
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- Name: Makapuu Point Lighthouse
- What: A moderately easy hike to a scenic viewpoint
- Where: Eastern most point of Oahu overlooking the Windward Coast
- More Info: Parking lot, no restroom facilities
On the eastern most point of Oahu sits the Makapuu Point Lighthouse, a shining beacon built in 1909 on a 600-foot sea cliff overlooking Makapuu Beach — a stretch of sand known as one of Oahu's best bodysurfing beaches — and family friendly Sea Life Park.
Fifteen minutes past Hanauma Bay and beyond Sandy Beach (another popular local beach) you'll find the large parking lot that leads to the two-mile, paved trail overlooking the lighthouse. This moderately easy hike pays off with breathtaking views of the indigo ocean and Oahu's eastern, or Windward Coast. You can even see the island of Molokai in the distance. Two other smaller islands, Manana (the larger of the two, also known as Rabbit Island) and Kaohikaipu are also visible just offshore.
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|To adjust the detent cable, you unlock the cable by lifting up on the lock located near the carb end of the cable, then w/the cable unlocked you open the throttle wide open, then snap the lock back down to hold the adjustment you just made by opening the throttle wide open. There are videos and text on this online if you need more.
The detent cable (aka kickdown cable) should be already there, attached to the transmission. If not, you will need to buy one. The end of the detent cable gets hooked to the carb throttle plate below the center line of the throttle shaft so the cable is pulled out when the throttle is opened. Conversely, the throttle cable is attached above the c/l so it pulls the throttle blades open. BTW, a TV cable isn't used on a TH350.
The throttle bracket (if you don't have one yet) can be bought from the aftermarket. Edelbrock and others sells them, you want a bracket for the throttle cable and the detent cable. I'm guessing you don't have cruise control but if you do they sell a bracket that includes it, too. If you are using a stock intake you can use the stock bracket unless it's the type that bolts onto the back bolts of the carb. In that case you can use the aftermarket bracket or modify the stock one to work.
The B&M shifter uses their own bracket and shifter arm. You can but the parts needed from Summit: B&M Transmission Brackets and Levers 35498 - SummitRacing.com. B&M has installation instruction for the various shifters online to help you w/that. Pick out the model you have then click on more details and you'll see the link for the instructions: Performance Automatic Shifters | B&M Racing and Performance Products
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So here is what I am working with: 1970 Chevy C-10 Pickup, 383 engine with 4160 holley carb. I have the engine almost complete, just having trouble hooking up the TH350 transmission.
I am here on this forum to look for help and get my truck running correctly instead of starting it and accidentally having it run through my wall. It is fair to assume I dont have any of the cables or brackets and need to purchase everything new.
So far the transmission is in and connected to the engine with a torque converter spun on correctly. I've only put the transmission dipstick in and connected the cooler lines. I connected a line off the side of the transmission which I think is the speedometer.
I'm new to working on transmissions so I'm not totally sure what I need to do next. Theres the shift linkage, detent/TV cable, kickdown cable, vaccuum modulator? I'm just not sure which cables go where, what brackets I need, and there is a B&M shifter that is mounted in the truck but I'm not too sure what to attach to it. How much stuff do I need to hook up this transmission? Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
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Mitre, Maybin may be on way back
Mitre, Maybin may be on way back
More on both of their injuries will be determined on Thursday.
Mitre, projected to be one of the top three starters in the rotation, will throw off flat ground at 60 feet on Thursday. The right-hander experienced tightness in his right forearm on Feb. 29, when he was pitching against the Orioles in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
In the first inning that day, he faced three batters and exited with his sore arm after just 15 pitches. He has been on no-throw status since, although he has been conditioning and doing other drills.
Maybin, the 20-year-old center fielder, also was hurt on Feb. 29 in a split-squad game against the Nationals in Viera, Fla. He felt tightness in his left hamstring while running the bases in the ninth inning. He was removed from that game for a pinch-runner.
Maybin did more intensified running on Wednesday. The plan is to get him into the game either Thursday or Friday.
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"Thursday maybe, and definitely by Friday," manager Fredi Gonzalez said when asked about Maybin's return.
Maybin is a highly regarded prospect who is competing for the starting job in center field. The setback has caused him to miss five days of games.
It's still early enough in Grapefruit League action for Maybin to seriously battle for a starting position. But the Marlins are closely monitoring the gifted prospect, who was obtained from the Tigers in the Dontrelle Willis-Miguel Cabrera trade in December.
Maybin said he has never experienced any leg troubles, and he is feeling better by the day.
If he is held back to Friday, he would be ready to face the Nationals in Jupiter.
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Most people like Salt Lake City's new digital parking system where users pay at kiosks by punching in the number displayed at the stall they parked.
But it has had growing pains.
I wrote about problems early on when people would pay the fee at the kiosk but would get a parking ticket anyway because the hand-held sensors used by parking enforcers would misread the information in the kiosk. Then, in July, the summer heat caused a system meltdown that left the kiosks disabled for several days.
Now, there is the much-touted "QP" QuickPay app offered by Salt Lake City's Parking Services "that helps you quickly and conveniently find and pay for parking using your mobile phone," according to the news release.
"You can use QP in on-street parking spaces in downtown Salt Lake City marked with blue parking space number signs and where you see green QR code and NFC ID tiles on parking space posts," the release said.
But one reader who quickly took advantage of the offer by getting the app found that it, too, has growing pains.
He parked at a stall on 200 South between 300 and 400 West on Aug. 29, pointed his phone at the appointed spot on the meter and paid electronically with his credit card.
But when he returned from having lunch, a parking enforcement officer was writing him a ticket, explaining there was no record that he had paid.
When he protested that he paid with his mobile phone using the new app, she said, "I wouldn't trust those things if I were you."
Another point of view • After I wrote in my Wednesday column about the woman who was disgusted at seeing an American flag hanging upside down at the home of a neighbor on the 2100 East block of Meadowlark Lane in Sandy, I received a number of reader responses who said she was the one in the wrong.
She had taken the flag down, rolled it up and placed it next to the neighbor's garage. She wrote to me that she was aghast at the display because her father and husband were veterans who fought for the right to display the flag.
But several readers responded that the owner of the flag had the right to display it upside down, which is the sign of distress, as protected free speech and that she was the one who disrespected the flag by putting it on the ground.
One of those readers identified himself as a veteran who fought for the right of that homeowner to display his protest of the government that way.
Readers respond • I asked readers to send me suggestions on what Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, should put on his cardboard sign while standing at a freeway ramp because of the shameless way he has been begging for money in emails recently.
Here, dear readers, is what you came up with:
"Soon to be unemployed. Please give money." Dee Burton
"I apologize for continually being insensitive to those in need." Ira Sachs
"Will obstruct and posture for food." Dennis Kezar
"Will work for NO thing. Need money to shut down the government. Need money to pay for mortgage. Need money for a Tea Party." Bill Revene
"Will bloviate starboard rhetoric for money." Bill Williams
"My bank gave me $400,000, can't you spare a few pennies?" Noel de Nevers
"Lost my home and had to take a job as a U.S. senator making only $14,500 per month (not including benefits!) Will vote against anything that Obama wants. Please donate now." Rick
"Please help fund my continuing ineptitude. Planning to shut down USGovt soon and won't have enuf money to continue to do nothing." Margaret Hancock
"Need $$ for psychiatric help!" Lisa Brothman
"Clinically Obsessed. Any Amount Helps.God Bless." Sherelynn Gray
"Brainless anything will help." Al Luckart
"I have no marketable skills. Please help me run for reelection." Chris Fassler
"Help, we've fallen and we can't get up!" Doug Wittenbach
"Don't need food, will stonewall the senate for cash." Rick Graham
"Have Job. Have House. Have Boat. Need Plane." Doug Lockman
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We've had over 67" of snow so far this year. I know, compared to 15 feet, that's nothing, but it's a lot for us. We are now just a few days short of an all-time-record for number of days of continuous snow cover (60 days so far).
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An interesting project from the University of Huddersfield. The idea is to link up specialist researchers with members of local communities so that they can together build up an archive of local history. The scope of the project is broad and can range from the recording of memories of the past to looking at an aspect of life centuries ago.
Sounds fascinating and definitely a project I shall watch with interest. Although based in Huddersfield the team are working with regional partners so not living in the area isn't a barrier.
There is an open day at Huddersfield this Saturday, but if you can't get to that contact Rob Light [email protected].