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  1. Terry Desilets

    Gas milage from a 9.9 hp Merc?

    I'll run it around this summer, but being a boating family, my duck boat usually isn't pulled out until the end of August. It's been a long Winter, I'm just sitting here dreaming.... Tom: That is an interesting tidbit! And pretty close to what I know about my engines. On my '58 35hp, I figure...
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    Gas milage from a 9.9 hp Merc?

    I haven't owned an outboard newer than 40 years old EVER! I have recently come into possession of a 96 9.9hp Mercury 2 stroke. To be used as my primary power on my 12' Aerocraft. In the past, I wouldn't leave the dock with less than 6 gallons of fuel. With my 35hp, it was 12 gallons. Now the...
  3. Terry Desilets

    Westlake

    Michael: Westlake is one of the shows that you don't want to miss. It has the dintinction of pulling in some of the best carvers in the nation. Beyond that there is just shear numbers: carvers, decoys, vendors, and parties! It really is a social event that passes itself off as a competition. The...
  4. Terry Desilets

    Westlake

    Judi and I will be there early Friday until Sunday evening. Look for me hawking Branding Irosn in the ballroom during the day and hanging around the lobby with a Woodchuck in my hand during the evening.
  5. Terry Desilets

    1000 Denier Cordura Advantage MAX-4 material for spray dodger or blind FOR SALE

    Bill: I have a 12' Aerocraft that I need a dodger and cover. Send me an email and I'll make note to let you know if I have extra. I expect to have the dodger made in the early Spring. terry@branding-irons.biz
  6. Terry Desilets

    1000 Denier Cordura Advantage MAX-4 material for spray dodger or blind FOR SALE

    Send me an email, I'll take it. terry@branding-irons.biz
  7. Terry Desilets

    Cork Red Head For Sell

    Joe: Look for me in the ballroom during the show. Otherwise, I'm in the lobby for most of the evening, I'll have a woodchuck in my hand.
  8. Terry Desilets

    Cork Red Head For Sell

    Yep! She'll be there, with her stuff. I can't shake her. I tried driving off at the rest area one time, she caught up to me.....
  9. Terry Desilets

    Cork Red Head For Sell

    Got any Coots for sale? Stop by and see me in Westlake!
  10. Terry Desilets

    Adios Amigo

    Brian: My heart goes out to you and your family. TD
  11. Terry Desilets

    Carving Knives?

    Lee: I mostly use Lyons knives with a few odd ones that I came across over the years. You can never have too many! Lyons sells his knives for about $30 ea., You can go a long way on 3 knives. A tupelo knife is a must. http://www.hummul.com/store.php?crn=354&start=1 Good luck!
  12. Terry Desilets

    maintaining a decoy's integrity (re: water intrusion)

    John: I believe that Thompson's Waterseal has suspended paraffin waxes that will shed paint like a Chinese decoy. You would be better to seal with Jansens acrylic cork sealer, at the very least spar varnish or shellac.
  13. Terry Desilets

    maintaining a decoy's integrity (re: water intrusion)

    I do exactly as DG does. Boat Life caulk is good for boats, it's good for decoy. Now if you are just super paranoid about it, you could drill a 1/2" hole into the bottom of your decoy and epoxy a 1/2" dowel into it. Make sure the dowel is coated well. Screw into this, if you have any water...
  14. Terry Desilets

    Cassie has passed on. I loved her so much.

    Eric: I can never really come up with the right words. I feel for you and your family. For dog people, the understanding is that a member of your family (in many cases much closer than) has passed. God bless. TD
  15. Terry Desilets

    Filson waterfowl sweater

    I have one. Normally I'm a thrifty guy, but this sweater just "called" to me. I believe it is the best sweater I have ever owned. It kept me warm through the goose season laying out in the fields. I consider it a good buy even though the price gave me a heart attack!
  16. Terry Desilets

    A "What would you do" post - Selling waterfowl mounts

    Sec. 20.91 Commercial use of feathers. Any person may possess, purchase, sell, barter, or transport for the making of fishing flies, bed pillows, and mattresses, and for similar commercial uses the feathers of migratory waterfowl (ducks, geese, brant, and swans) killed by hunting...
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    A "What would you do" post - Selling waterfowl mounts

    I imagine that the vast majority of the active members of DHBP know that it is illegal to sell a wild waterfowl mount. Now, I peruse Craigslist for all sorts of things and occasionally I come across ads offering waterfowl mounts for sale. I have, a few times, sent emails inquiring if the mounts...
  18. Terry Desilets

    A simple request of everyone

    It seems I am fully operational...
  19. Terry Desilets

    Grumbacher Oils

    Chuck: No intervention needed, I'm already working out in my head how to fill them back up!!!LOL John: I'm not on the wild side just yet! Give me some time.
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