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by Tom
Jun 3rd, '08, 16:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: self locking rubber-----
Replies: 13
Views: 3608

Actually, I'm not balding. Just hedging my bets for 2009 when we all are forcefully converted to Islam by BHO. Wanna have a good tan up top so they think I'm one of them. Just need to grow a mean team beard and perfect my "Asalamaleka" and the transformation will be done.

Infidel-
by Tom
Jun 2nd, '08, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: self locking rubber-----
Replies: 13
Views: 3608

A self locking rubber is what your daddy should have used.
by Tom
May 21st, '08, 12:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: re/adjusting
Replies: 28
Views: 11848

I'e got this deal figured out, at least short term. I have this buddy, who loves to bass fish twice a month on a couple of big lakes straddling Texas and Mexico. I found a 650 gallon diesel tank last week on craigslist for $100. Needs some cleaning and paint but essentially workable. Putting on a tr...
by Tom
May 14th, '08, 22:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonita... Easten or pacific?
Replies: 17
Views: 6661

AKA bonita

Harry, what we here in da south call a bonita is in fact a false albacore. In essence, inedible unlike true bonitas. But, my Korean barber Lisa loves to make fish soup out of them. She reciprocates with a message so all is good. -Tom
by Tom
Apr 18th, '08, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Polling the experts
Replies: 15
Views: 3177

Harry, Swampfire and Slap Yo' Mama are nearly identical. I use the former with the latter isn't available.
by Tom
Apr 17th, '08, 11:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Polling the experts
Replies: 15
Views: 3177

Harry, lemme help a bit. This time of year, If I'm not fishing due to wind, I'm boiling for 20-40 people every saturday afternoon. I too struggled with the technique but have finally gotten happy with my results. Here's my way.. I'll give you a per bag, 35# or so recipe. Will feed 7-10 people or lot...
by Tom
Mar 9th, '08, 22:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Non boating question for Harv
Replies: 12
Views: 2909

Ok, that then begs the question, why must you have a cover over the bed? To hide the bodies? If you've got to cover the bed at all times, I don't see the purpose. Besides, how the heck are the crushed beer cans and styrofoam go cups supposed to fly out?
by Tom
Feb 20th, '08, 17:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airmar transducers
Replies: 6
Views: 2488

I agree with JP. I don't have any issues at 30 kts with the 1kw and high speed fairing. It was a pretty easy install as well.
by Tom
Feb 12th, '08, 20:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13034

You know it's a good thing people call me, when your kicking me around, so I can defend my, errrrrrrrrrrrr, never mind. jackass You are missing the point Timmmaaay. For two Texans to team up on a yankee, well that's pure love my friend. If we didn't kid you, we don't give a shit about ya. Sorry to ...
by Tom
Feb 12th, '08, 15:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13034

I found the answer Matt. You will apparently be cutting the top off your boat to convert it to an express.
by Tom
Feb 12th, '08, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13034

Re: 8 and 1/2

UV, count me in for the whole week. I plan on bringing a boat to fish and stay on. gonna have to beat the Hyena boys one more time. I 'd be happy to do a shrimp boil and/or make a pot of gumbo too. The Broke Dick, Money's in the Iron, Surgeon General of the UVI Matt Matt, Sorry to hear that the syp...
by Tom
Jan 31st, '08, 15:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15467

Ernest, its just that our "yacht basin" neighbors don't want you touching off another meth lab fire in their trailers. The long island contingent would love the Bolivar Yacht Basin. Makes Venice look like its Italian namesake. True story, I found a crack pipe in our bay boat the other weekend. I tri...
by Tom
Jan 16th, '08, 22:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI - Venice Dates?
Replies: 16
Views: 3881

Rule #1, don't fly in stearage with the chickens and goats on any flight over 3.5 hours. Rule #2, Life's too short to ignore rule #1. Rule #3, no matter how mo expensive it is to comply with #'s 1 and 2, the illusion of free whiskey makes it all worth while!! Especially when reliving the adventure 4...
by Tom
Jan 16th, '08, 21:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI - Venice Dates?
Replies: 16
Views: 3881

Timmy's the only man in history that a goat has given a reach around to. True story, I saw it and John Cranston heard it in person, from the porch of the cook shack in PE.

UV, looking forward to some more roulet in Panama! Life is good....
by Tom
Jan 16th, '08, 21:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI - Venice Dates?
Replies: 16
Views: 3881

UV, he accidentally hit the "enter" button. He really was just typing how he felt, internally, growing up around pick up sports games. Alas, the short, fat, uncoordinated one was always picked last. Some things never change do they Timmy? Yo' frend- Tomasito
by Tom
Nov 28th, '07, 15:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20011

Yes

Now we're talking UV. I miss that oil pit fiercely. With new power, Team Hyena will be tough to pick against.
by Tom
Sep 20th, '07, 17:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Dropped In To Say Howdy
Replies: 57
Views: 23017

Hey Freebird

Holy smokes, I just made the connection between you and the hatteras website.

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7277

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7376

I loosely followed that episode thinking only someone like Thuddd would do that. Little did I know..... :P
by Tom
Jul 25th, '07, 13:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horray for TEXAS
Replies: 5
Views: 1923

As the great American and comedian Ron White said,

"Other states are getting rid of the death penalty, Texas is putting in an express lane!"

He also said: "If you come to Texas and kill someone, we kill you back! That's our policy!"
by Tom
Jun 19th, '07, 17:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt. Ernest in action!
Replies: 21
Views: 10068

Here's the Targeted species link... Viva la Panama!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc0kor7GLKw
by Tom
Jun 12th, '07, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panama
Replies: 17
Views: 7828

For the guys that went last year and not this year, I'll really miss y'all...for a few minutes at least. Doc will clearly be missed more than Thuuddd. Really, I wish all could repeat this year. I vow this year to take part in Andre's TSL massage mistress. Hyena Love's shoulder rubs were adequate las...
by Tom
Jun 3rd, '07, 19:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breezy UVI/CX tourney
Replies: 14
Views: 10781

Had a great time as well UV. Thanks go to you, the Gman, Highpockets, and Andy for your hospitality and once again, congrats on your runaway victory in the highstakes tournament circuit. After you left, the weather got no better. We ended up with a yellowfin at 169.4 lbs on Friday. Since it would ha...
by Tom
May 14th, '07, 22:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI/CX & Port Eads
Replies: 13
Views: 7728

Venice

UV, I'll be pulling into town around noon on Sunday for the week, Corrosion X and the Cajun Canyon's. I will be the Surgeon General's grosbeak for the week. "Get me a beer, where's my phone boy, I need some more Popeye's, and mostly -the left flat's weeded boy, hurry up!" Look forward to melting int...
by Tom
Apr 17th, '07, 17:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin magazine refurbishing a B31
Replies: 6
Views: 2408

marlin magazine refurbishing a B31

Whilst Punjab from Dell support is working on one of my office computers I was surfing Marlin magazine online. Looks like they are going to redo a B31 and document it there.

http://www.marlinmag.com/other/none/res ... 51293.html
by Tom
Mar 6th, '07, 10:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads
Replies: 33
Views: 27901

"Don't leave it laying around, as Andre' says, "they got big lizards that run on their back legs and haul stuff off". "

Dey call dem Panamanian Grosbeaks. aka porch lizards

Garry got it right about Venice, it may not be Port Eads, but its certainly not too shabby.
by Tom
Mar 1st, '07, 12:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads
Replies: 33
Views: 27901

John, good to hear from you. I've talked to Trey a time or three since the trip to Port Eads. Also I've been keeping tabs from afar on the saga with your boat as well. Sold the Blackfin last year and bought a little bigger boat. She spent more time in the yard last year than in the water. I think we...
by Tom
Jan 16th, '07, 23:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange and getting stranger
Replies: 58
Views: 37699

Randall, was in shorts and no shirt working on the boat Sunday in Galveston. Got ice on my pickup tonight. I'm beginning to think that Koffi and Obama are now responsible as 43 would not inflict this pain on the republic of Texas. Good news is I don't have to refrigerate the Surgeon General's Terlin...
by Tom
Jan 11th, '07, 13:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Brewster!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 10475

CMP

Timmy no longer has access to his wedding tackle. Kathi keep it in a jar of formaldehide.
by Tom
Jan 11th, '07, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Brewster!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 10475

Timmy, did you just say " to die for"? My, aren't we getting flamboyant in our old age. One more outburst like that and we'll have to change your appointment to the Panamanian Ambassador to San Francisco.
by Tom
Jan 10th, '07, 16:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange and getting stranger
Replies: 58
Views: 37699

Its Bush's fault.
by Tom
Jan 6th, '07, 12:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insulation Adhesive
Replies: 10
Views: 3857

Thanks guys. Just returned from HD. Instead of their fasteners, I'm epoxying bolts to the glass every 2 ft square or so and using fender washers and nuts. Overkill I'm sure. Also, my mechanic sold me the material at $40 a sheet for the one inch. I think that's pretty cheap, but not sure so don't tel...
by Tom
Jan 5th, '07, 11:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insulation Adhesive
Replies: 10
Views: 3857

Insulation Adhesive

Putting in soundown this weekend or next. I've epoxied mechanical fasteners every 2 square feet or so to the glass. How about adhesive suggestions for the glass to soundown bond?-Tom
by Tom
Dec 28th, '06, 16:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: express link
Replies: 86
Views: 56529

SLane

Timmy, I like the side vents although Slane is proud of them. He's helped me a little on my boat, very generous with his time. I have found him to be not as helpful on prop selection. No fault of his own as no one has been able to nail it. We were never able to get it right with our CAT's. The Cummi...
by Tom
Dec 13th, '06, 14:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sandbox fundraiser is on
Replies: 83
Views: 76496

in from anther non Bertram guy.
by Tom
Dec 7th, '06, 13:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19415

Thudddd, I'm about as healthy as a 220 lb 5'11" guy can be. I know how Dolly feels about seeing her feet. My Kathy still loves me though. Merry Christmas to you, Happy Hanukah, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us.-Tom
by Tom
Dec 5th, '06, 12:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19415

Timmy, if you'd lose some weight that erectile dysfunction thing would disappear and you could lay off the meds entirely. Unless your talking about the methadone and if that's the case, its definitely the lesser of two evils vs the heroine.
by Tom
Nov 8th, '06, 14:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Back
Replies: 16
Views: 8269

Good. Galveston politics can be tough. Now, how you gonna get that ductape off the rear windows of the suburban? I second Walter's suggestion. Time for a little Panama-Tom
by Tom
Oct 30th, '06, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: November Marlin Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 1539

Just got the Nov issue. Great article by Richard. I would have loved for them to show the Targeted Species though. Also enjoyed the photos in the fluff piece entitled Blue Water Women. Candace Meyer could hurt someone with those things. Also a little background on the owners of TSL on p. 70.-Tom
by Tom
Oct 18th, '06, 17:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Boat Ever Built?
Replies: 9
Views: 3676

Speaking of repower Timmy, I'm almost giddy at the thought of the new 450's. They are pulling the Cat's out Monday at 9 am. Just should have done it a year earlier and without the 16k in 3208 repairs. Another stupid tax paid to THE MAN (aka Land and Sea Marine Services) Bruce would love me.
by Tom
Oct 18th, '06, 16:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Boat Ever Built?
Replies: 9
Views: 3676

Thuddddddddd, if I had fish within site of the south pass lighthouse and shorter runs, I would probably have a b31. Unfortunately, I have runs of 70-150 nm's off Galveston so need a bigger boat with more fuel. Plus, my wife likes a little more room for the indoor recreation. Don't drag me down with ...
by Tom
Oct 12th, '06, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Capt. Patrick
Replies: 13
Views: 5253

Capt., how's Coopers BBQ these days?
by Tom
Aug 22nd, '06, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Vic
Replies: 28
Views: 18281

Happy birthday UV. I'll have a dozen or so tonight in your honor, that and because its a Tuesday. Thanks for all you do and I hope the last part of 06 is better than the last part of 05 for you and friends in La. Yo fren'-Tom
by Tom
Aug 17th, '06, 09:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shaft lengths
Replies: 5
Views: 2848

Yo comprendo jefe.

I thought as much but couldn't get any "experts" to agree. They are maching right now and after the new props this afternoon, and some wax in the morning to the topside, we'll be under way.
by Tom
Aug 16th, '06, 14:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shaft lengths
Replies: 5
Views: 2848

Shaft lengths

As alot of you know I own a 36 Timmy boat (hat). Broke a shaft this past Fri and she's on the hard. Located a used 1 3/4" Aquamet 22 shaft. It has 108 hours on it before the 38 Blackfin it came from was repowerd and went to 2" shafts. My other is also an Aquamet 22 but will be 1.5" shorter than the ...
by Tom
Jul 19th, '06, 16:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AJ is home
Replies: 16
Views: 9787

Hot damn Vic. Just soak her in for a while. You need it.
by Tom
Jul 19th, '06, 10:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tha Judges father
Replies: 19
Views: 15061

Tha Judges father

I'm sure some know but Trey's father passed away Monday. He was known for his many contributions to the Galveston County area. He leaves a lasting legacy.-Tom

http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/ ... d=18522288
by Tom
Jul 18th, '06, 21:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tonight's menu
Replies: 5
Views: 3908

Chukar

Timmy, I love Chukar. However, stuffing is what preteen girls put in their training bras, a rue is a street, and if I'm not mistaken, Ginger was one of the "guests" at the Caeser Palace casino in PC at UV's roulet table. None should be part of a fine meal without proper pharmaceuticals. Now, cornbre...
by Tom
Jul 6th, '06, 07:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 7
Replies: 14
Views: 13067

Timmy, I don't know how you do it, but you even butcher the fine spanish language with your typing skills. Looks like yankee spanglish. By the way, Richard made the finest margaritas I've ever had in Panama this year. Thanks to the Viking guy and his miracle drugs, hangovers are a thing of the past....