baumgart@starrstuff.com writes: >Hi, I received my Radio Shack shortwave and SSB for Christmas, I am >sitting >here listening to Manana Net now Me too - albeit I got a receiver only for now. I got the Grundig YB400PE. What is yours? Any information about good frequencies for listening, please share or if you feel it might not be suitable for the net, please copy me via e-mail.directly. I'll do likewise. TIA-George of Scaramouche

clairefg@pacbell.net writes: > I am hoping you can help me >with a question. Do you know of any where on the Web I can look at a >chart, where I can just put in the long. and lat. and see where it >is? If you have a Macintosh, you find a feature under control-panels called "map". It'll give you that functionality. If you don't have a MAC .... :-(

I know, I'm not supposed to cross-post, but this is simply too good. >Please take time out of your busy schedule to check your toilet paper >stockpile. Make sure it's Y2K compliant. Experts caution that if it >isn't, on January 1, 2000, it will roll back to 1900 and turn into an >Eaton's catalog. Happy Y2K - George of Scaramouche

russ@trawlerdogs.com writes: >co-captain's biggest concern is >that they would smell of diesel fuel, or fumes. Do they? Are some >more >prone to that than others? We like the looks of the little stove-like >units that mount on a wall in the cabin. You'll love the little drip-feed Dickinson heater with the glass in front. It'll not only provide heat but also de-humidifies on those clammy days. Just make sure you provide a vent (chimney) to the outside. If there is any diesel/kerosene smell at all, use PARAFIN oil. It's a litle more expensive, but has more BTU's and smells exactly like candles burning. I use it in my oil lamps without venting. Even the admiral likes it! George of Scaramouche

pgslo@juno.com writes: > >They are only appropriate for light duty use (really don't hold up >well >in a heavy use area - the foam tended to lose shape) Patrick, I am still wearing the "Tempus Fugit" T shirt whenever appropriate. Your comments are right on and I wish someone here (Toronto) would sell these things. When I got divorced about 20 years ago I bought a complete set of freestanding corner chesterfield/chair combination from a Montreal store called Pascal (no longer in business). It was made of 6" high density foam and zippered covers plus it had quilted fabric with Zeus fasteners to hold it together (it was not cheap). As a newly divorced 40 year old this furniture became very popular in my bachelor pad and took a lot of use/abuse. (Folded out it could sleep four adults side by side). Today, more than 20 years later, I still have one section that I use as an emergency bed. The foam shows no sign of sagging, but the cover is totally shot. If anybody would sell that stuff, I'd buy a new set in a New York Minute both for boat and house. Ciao- George of Scaramouche

pgslo@juno.com writes: >Oh boy, you have asked me to comment on a subject that is more hotly >debated than religion, politics, and taxes! I will make some general >comments, but anyone is allowed to disagree. That was a really good lesson. That's a keeper in my book. Thanks muchly and incidentally I lied in my earlier description of my all foam chesterfield: the individual slabs are 8" thick, so that two folded up made a comfortable height seat. Thanks again for FOAM 101 George BTW: I have cockpit cushions made from 2" closed cell foam which are not all that uncomfortable but have the added advantage that they float and can be thrown to someone fallen overboard as livesaving cushions. Gg

. From: Duncan, Michelle (MR) *********************************************************** Subject: FW: Home Safety Alert - Heating Water in Microwave I feel that the following is information that any one who uses a microwave oven to heat water should be made aware of. About five days ago my 26-year old son decided to have a cup of instant coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for but he told me he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup he noted that the water was not boiling but instantly the water in the cup "blew up" into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand but all the water had flew out into his face due to the buildup of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring. He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. >> > While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc. It is however a much safer choice to boil the water in a tea kettle. Please pass this information on to friends and family.

marty@oppenheimercamera.com writes: >Looking for information on cats on trawlers. > >We are in the process of buying our first trawler, a PT-38 Europa >trawler. > >We also have a five year old cat who loves to be with us. > >Who wants to give us some cat-on-board knowledge? > >What great litterbox suggestions can you offer? This is from another list and I saved it just for you: From: suemeckley@earthlink.net TRAINING A CAT: Put a piece of screen 1\4" squares just below the surface of your cat litter in the litter box. Keep the litter box near the transom. Slowly bring the screen to the top of the litter (over a period of time). When it is finally at the surface of the litter, increase the size of the squares to about 1\2". Now, over a period of time, lower the level of the cat litter and the screen till there is no litter and the screen is on the bottom of the box. Cut out the bottom...sew the screen in as a bottom,...place the box over the side, suspended by two lines but with high sides on the box. Voila!! The cat now goes into the box, everything drops over the side and everyone is happy. Has worked here with three different cats. Susan Sue Meckley is a long time liveaboard, living alone except for her cats. She knows what she's talking about. Perhaps you wish to contact her directly. Ciao - George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada

Yesterday my burgee arrived, just as promised: end of January. I am impressed, it is beautiful and extremely well made. I'll be proud to fly it this summer! Thanks - George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada

>PBrowne900@aol.com writes I've tried to make this a coherent story, Shipmates, one with a little plot, maybe a proper beginning and a satisfying ending. But I can't seem to pull it off. No matter how I try, I'm still left with a bunch of dislocated episodes and images, snapshots of the wonderful life along the wobbly docks and hauled boats of our marina. Don't know where you are lccated, but your stories remind me very much of the place I live in - up here on Lake Ontario, Canada. You'd feel right at home here, or for that matter so would I in your place... Ciao - George