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Sam I respect your opinion. My original post was not intended to be political as I said. I just tnought it was an inspirational patriotic message. I am curious to your thoughts

I know and was crushed to hear about the XR. I have been to the Blantons distillery and it is a good tour. Mid September is the annual Bourbon Festival in Bardstown KY. A very good time

This is a topic up my alley. Maybe my favorite thing other than fishing is a fine bourbon Bourbon: Blantons Canadian: Crown Royal Extra Rare (way too expensive though) My daily bourbon is either Buffalo Trace or Henry McKenna Not much of a whiskey drinker though, I will have to try the Pappy's.

You guys have gotten off point a bit. The original reason for my post was that I was proud that a cultural icon like Eastwood was in essence telling Americans to stop whining, get off our Arses, and fix the problem, together.... The ad wasn't exactly "Just" a car commercial. It was a statement to the American people in my opinion. I think Chrysler was spot on in their casting of an American legend to make people relate and actually listen. Plus, its JOSE FRICKEN WALES!!!

Any by Reagan I mean movie star turned President. No political intention meant

Actually, most of Chrysler isn't even built in Detroit anymore. Only two models are still built there. Everything else is either out of state or out of country. However, gotta love Clint getting the nation fired up. The patriotism part really got me going and who is more American that the Outlaw Jose Wales????? If he wasn't already like 120 he could be the next Reagan. HOOO RAA Gunny Hightower

That is the same model I have. built to last..... I purchased the props for about $25 a piece online but I dont remember the website. I probably should have purchased two for that price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEM9dodyABo Eastwood for President!!!! :respect-059:

I will have to agree about the trolling motors. I have one on my 96 Stratos. I am the third owner and I told my wife I wont spend money on a new trolling motor until the OMC factory one dies. Well, 16 years old and it is still running like a champ. I have replaced the prop once. Darn thing is like a tank. I just cant justify dropping $700-1400 when it is still working fine.

I believe that is what is commonly referred to as a "butter face" cute picture

Good question and I don't have the answer. I am sure it has something listed at the website or by contacting the dealer

My 97 was purchased about a year ago. I bought it as a beater to drive back and forth to work (35mpg). I do not have a key fob either. However, my alarm works by putting the key in the door and turning it clockwise and hold until the car doors lock and the alarm beeps once. Then your doors are locked. In order to unlock from the outside you place the key in the door (front doors only) and turn the key counter clockwise and hold until the locks unlock. You can also lock/unlock from the button on the dash next to the rear defrost. It should be the far right button on the middle dash under the radio. If you lock the car and try to turn the car on the alarm will sound. Also, if you have the car locked and try to open the trunk it will sound the alarm. Hope this helps.

This boat was fitted with a 30lb thrust trolling motor. The guy at the show said his actually had a 44lb thrust motor and said it would darn near rooster tail across the lake. lol There were some other features that were noteworthy. It came in either white, or olive green. Due to the lightweight construction it was less than 100lbs and could easily be taken down by one person.

I also have a 97 jetta. Are you saying that the alarm goes off without setting it? It sounds as if you set the alarm from the passenger side and then opened the door from the drivers side, thus, never disengaging the alarm. More details will help us diagnose your issue I think. if you have a scan tool you may be able to diagnose it quicker by running a system check.

The price at the show was $999. Which, is not an outrageous price for a fiberglass boat. the difference between this and the Pond Prowler/Bass Raider is that eventually, they leak. Sorry guys. i have had one and you eventually end up with water in one side or the other. The other cool feature is that it breaks down. It was very stable and well made. i especially liked the wheel for transportation.

http://solo-boat.com/ I saw this at the Cincinnati boat and fishing show this past weekend. I thought it was AWESOME!! The convenience of a bass raider but small enough for just a solo fisherman. AND, it actually breaks down to fit in the back of an SUV. For small ponds, streams this would be deadly. Check it out:

Looks good. BTW, you can order BTS online.

Great Video! Thanks for posting. Very well done and very informative. Thanks

:respect-059: AWESOME!!!!

My wife gets ticked because I am asleep before my pillow gets warm. Drives her crazy. LOL I love the turtle one, very funny

IMO Cabrera will go back to third, where he played in FLA. If the Tigers are smart, they will try to deal Inge for some minor league guys and have the two bats on the corners. I cannot believe Cabrera will enjoy splitting time at first? Although, it may give him more time to drink. Tigers are going to be a force this year!! They are here in Cincinnati in July for a 3 game series and I will be glued to a bleacher seat. It wil be remeniscent of the old "Kid Glove Games" when I was a kid. Not sure who I will root for though??? Go TIGERS/REDS

If you are planning on running either at WOT for an extended period I would look at the motors to be my determining factors. The Stratos, I'm assuming, has a 3 year newer motor. Now, if it had the 150 Johnson fuel consumption will be a huge factor. My 150 is lucky to get 2-3mpg. I was under the impression that the later model Stratos' either had an evinrude or Johnson engine from factory. It may be a different year than the boat. Have you had either motor checked by a trained technician yet? Thats where your money will be spent in the long run on an older model boat like those.

First letter of my first name and my nickname is Fritter. Been married 6 years and I still dont think my wife knows my real name..... Its either Fritter or AS&%###@

congrats man!!!

My car is so old it didnt even have an 8 track player. I had four midgets in my back seat with instraments.......... I called it a compact quartet