Recent content by Don Peterson

It's just the household paraffin wax that is used in canning and in home candle making. You can get it at the grocery store or hardware store, it comes in a one-pound box. There are four or five quarter-inch thick sheets in a box. We used to use it to clean tough, crusty carbon build-up on hot...

Try applying paraffin to the hot iron, Betty. Can't help with the blouse, though? :-\

Well, thank you all for the good information. I went to the Banks site and was not able to find any info on torque & power, but I left a message requesting it. Here is a quote from the Banks Web site referring to the Toyota Tundra: "The Monster muffler more than doubles the stock flow...

Thanks for the feedback, Earl. When I talked to Banks, they said that they didn't have a chip for my Tundra. As summer gets closer and closer, I am considering the Monster exhaust, but what is cold air induction and how can I find out more about it?

I contacted Jayco and they faxed over a wiring schematic immediately and then stuck one (of better quality) in the mail, which I received a couple of days later. I got Bob Livingstone's book from the library, it was the third edition, but still very enlightening. I am ready to roll on a short...

Thanks for that explanation and the link to the pdf file, Karl. I have been using RAW with my Nikon D70 for some time, but never understood much about the mechanics of it. RAW images are truly awesome; they allow you to do so much in a program such as Photoshop. I think that the better you...

Thanks, folks. I have until June to resolve the issue. There are some hot spots around home here, where I can at least check out the card that I have. I will also look into the I-7000 & I-7500. Frankly, the card that I have at times is marginal even here at home when I am no more that about...

Actually, Pat, I go to College of Du Page in Glen Ellyn, which is not far from Naperville. I'll just swing by there one day and browse around just to see what they have. It's good to know that there is one so close. Fox Valley Mall is not far from there and I used to shop there fairly...

I have been talking to Banks Aftermarket Power & Braking about a "Monster Exhaust" for my Toyota Tundra 4.7L tow vehicle. This system reportedly will increase my truck's power and improve gas mileage. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with the Banks system or anything similar? Any...

And what about an Irish Whistle? Sure n' their small in size, but large in melody! 'Tis said that when you whistle an Irish tune on an Irish Whistle, there'll be nobody sittin' around, ya know -- for they'll all be up a-dancin'! Don I have two tin whistles and you're right nobody is around...

LOL, Pat. That's my idea of how to deal with laundry...

Pat, Yes, I have ridden the I&M Canal Trail from Channahon to Utica, a distance of about 55 miles. We were doing an "annual" ride to Starved Rock State Park, which is just south of Utica. We would start out on Friday morning, ride to the park and stay at the very fine lodge there until Sunday...

It's good to know that somebody is taking advantage of that type of weather. And actually I enjoy reading the posts of people who describe the "far flung" places that they are traveling -- it's not like actually being there, but it helps to keep the dream alive...

I am chompin' at the bit to leave, too -- but am probably "stuck" here for a couple more years? >:( . After that I will sell the house, hitch up the travel-trailer, and head on out to friendlier climates. In the mean time I'll just have to use what breaks I have to get out as often (and as far)...

It looks like we are in good company here in Chicago. We should be getting temps near 50, but are lucky if we break 40. It has been cold and cloudy for the most part, and rain or snow is predicted over the next couple of days. Summer? I vaguely remember it...