Posted by admin on December 7, 2008 under Vintage Fishing Gear | 
Old Wood
Boy burned by wood stove being treated
A 23-month-old Middleburg boy was at Johns Hopkins Bay View Burn Center Tuesday with third-degree burns to his stomach, chest and arms after his clothing caught fire when the toddler opened the door to a wood stove.
There are hundreds of channels on televisions now with people watching things we never would have imagined just a couple of decades ago. We have several 24-hour news networks, a station devoted entirely to food, a dozen or more stations with 24-hour sports, another focused on cartoons, even one entirely with soap operas.
One of the things that has become popular in recent years is a show called Antiques Roadshow. It has taught people that there are many things out there with a long history, they can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and with care these antiques may last for a long time as collectibles. Taking care of these antiques properly is very important. After all, nobody would put a several thousand dollar baseball card in the spokes of their child's bicycle tire. Why would you ruin perfectly good, expensive antiques that have been around for years or even generations? Some easy tips to keep antiques looking nice are to dust frequently with a soft cloth, polish with orange or lemon oils, and use steps to preserve it.
Since antiques are by definition old, they are often more delicate than most pieces of furniture or other household decorations. Because of this, most chemicals or in many cases even water is not recommended. The easiest alternative is to dust your antiques frequently with a soft and clean cloth. Spending a few minutes per day dusting an antique will keep you from having to use rougher cleaning methods.
Occasionally use a bit of lemon oil on wood antiques to keep it from drying out. Wood looks best right after it is oiled. You can do this with any just about any wood. Just dampen the rag or paper towel with the oil and apply that to all wood surfaces. Do this every month or so and wood will look new and the lemon or orange has the added benefit of making the house smell clean.
The hardest part about keeping antiques looking nice is preserving it. They are probably starting to wear out and fade and it may be tempting to refinish them. In reality the best thing to do is do what museums do. Keep antiques out of direct sunlight, be sure to wipe up spills immediately, and keep the temperature and humidity in the house as consistent as possible. And do not refinish them if you plan to sell an antique. Generally an imperfect antique is worth more money than one that was refinished. Leave the little blemishes, it gives the item character, a history.
Antiques make wonderful collectibles. Like all collectibles they need to be treated well to keep their value and to look good for years to come. Be gentler with them by dusting with just a soft cloth. Use oils like Old English on wood rather than polishes. And sure to preserve antiques as much as possible. That way they will look great for future generations or will hold their value if you ever need to sell them.
Dan Keech is a residential carpet cleaner in Raleigh, NC for Fiber Clean. He keeps a blog at http://www.fibercleanonline.com/blog. Fiber Clean's carpet cleaning page can be found at http://www.fibercleanonline.com.
Old Wood
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Posted by admin on March 28, 2007 under Discount Saltwater Fishing |
All Roller
With Hard Rock Park closed, where are all the roller coasters going to?
Especially with Led Zeppelin The Ride, where do you think that's going and are they going to demolish the park or just leave it there standing. Anybody have any ideas or know where they are going.
At the moment, Hard Rock Park filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy which means there is still a chance that a different company may but the park and take over. If so, all the bigger rides will stay but the rides that aren't as popular will most likely be sold. If no one picks up the park, the rides will be put on sale and will either be bought by other parks or will be sold for scrap metal.
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Nils Master
The Association kicks off Valentine's weekend with some sweet harmony
During the heyday of harmony singing groups in the late '60s, one of the finest was The Association. Their Top 40 music topped the charts on numerous occasions. In fact, my first album, called "Insight Out," was by The Association. It featured the smash hit sing-along song "Windy."
Finding a good gift for the ice fisherman in your life can be a challenge. For those that don't venture on the ice, the equipment available can all look good or bad depending upon your viewpoint. This article is meant to help navigate the ice fishing equipment market to lead you to that perfect gift. If the ice fisherman in your life hasn't upgraded their equipment in 5+ years then they are really missing out on some great advancements in the field designed at catching more fish, increasing mobility, and coupling it all with great comfort.
1) Ice Fishing Flasher
If the person you are shopping for does not have a flasher, any flasher is going to bring their ice fishing to the next level. A flasher is literally the best tool to help an ice angler catch more fish. Popular baseline models include the Vexilar FL-8 and the Marcum VX-1. If you want to go for the top of the line or the ice fisher in your life already has a baseline model head for the Marcum LX-5 or the Vexilar FL-20.
2) Ice Auger
Every ice angler needs a hole in the ice in order to fish. For the first timer a hand auger is a great way to start. Today's models cut fast and hold their edge for a long time. Look to a model like the Strikemaster Lazer or the Nils Master auger. For an ice fisherman that has embraced the modern ice fishing mantra a gas powered auger allows for punching many holes in a short period of time.
3) Portable Ice House
The beauty of the modern portable ice fishing house is that they are lightweight so you can move them great distances with ease, set up in seconds and provide great protection from the elements. For the ice fisherman who enjoys both comfort and warmth, a portable ice shelter is the perfect gift. Popular models include the Fish Trap series by Clam, Otter products and Eskimo.
4) Ice Fishing Rod
In the past 10 years ice fishing rods have come a long way. Today's models are designed specially for ice fishing and have backbones that allow for strength and proper loading, while not sacrificing feel. A popular baseline model is the Genz Stix designed by the ice fishing fore runner Dave Genz. For the top of the line feel there is the St. Croix Legend series which come standard with a top of the line spring bobber attached
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5) Portable Propane Heater
The ice fisherman in your life likely already has a sunflower or similar propane heater. While it probably still works fine, if you buy them a newer safer model all can rest assured that no problems will happen. Mr. Heater portable buddy and big buddy as well as Coleman's line of catalytic propane heaters are indoor safe yet still pump out an impressive amount of heat.
6) Tip Up
Perfect for catching northern pike while you are fishing for other species a tip up is a must have for an ice fisherman. With ice fishing laws allowing for multiple lines the tip up is a great way to set a second line and have it signal you when a fish has taken the bait.
7) Glow Jigs
The advent of the glow jig has been a boon for ice anglers everywhere. These jigs emit light and lures fish closer to them because of it. At times these jigs greatly increase the probability of catching fish. Lindy has a large line of these jigs including the Genz bug and the Frostee jigging spoon.
Ice Cleats
Designed to give great traction when the ice gets slippery, ice cleats can be a God send on clear ice or ice that goes from stocky to slick.
9) Underwater Ice Fishing Camera
Nothing brings the underwater world a fish lives in better than the underwater ice fishing camera. Ice anglers can use these cameras to see how fish react to their presentation as well as how to fine tune the way your jig acts in the water.
10) Rod Case
Designed to protect the high cost ice fishing rods that top anglers prefer, it is also an easy way to transport ice fishing gear. Buy one of these to keep the high tech rod that your ice fisherman has purchased in the past.
So there you have it, a great list to find a great ice fishing gift for that special person in your life. Any of these gifts will be sure to bring a smile to the ice fishing enthusiast in your life.
John Olson is an ice fishing enthusiast. He enjoys hitting the ice to catch fish whenever possible. For more ideas on ice fishing check out Modern Ice Fishing. For more detailed information about ice fishing electronics please check out Ice Fishing Flashers and Underwater Ice Fishing Cameras.
Nils Master
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Posted by admin on January 23, 2007 under Discount Saltwater Fishing |
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Where can I find the Heatherette mac collection now?
I know that the collection is discontinued but is there any way i can still find the products? do u think that they might have made it into normal packaging and sell it at the mac pro store? please help!! thanks<3
ebay. or you could try http://www.macnettie.flyingcart.com/index.php?p=extra_page they have discontinued makeup for sale at great prices. they dont always have everything, but its worth it to keep checking back to see if they get the Heatherette in.
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