Moth balls will keep skunks away. I use them around buildings with great
success
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:25 AM
To: handyman-blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan]
well if you got bucks office max or if you don't try free cycle
i am pretty sure it is freecycle.org
then find your part of the country then your state and then your local area
and join.
its easy and you don't have to join yahoo.
jim
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that is tom is rat shack is stell selling any thing that is not digital.
you know they are the ones that took the radio out of radio shack.
jim
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ask her to carry your recorder maybe?
just make sure it has a fresh tape in it so she don't have to mess with it
jim
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manual is nice It also comes with an audio DC manual. Very Nice.
J
Jim King
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Spiro
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose
to describe the barring it is not a ball barring
it kind of looks like an old roller skate wheel it is flat and rolls along the
work wile the bit cuts above or below it.
Jim
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if they are the same kind of locks a lock smith can key them all the same
jim
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hi Dave yeah me too in fact as of thismorning 3 lb. over.
add a box of nails or a fan and pouf the ladder elves would come and arrest me
grin.
Jim
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well i did just that and called my local post master.
he told me that there was nothing he was aware of regarding how stout a post
can be made.
now if someone wants to call there insurance company and ask them have at it
Jim in Minnesota
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hi tom
i have a mail box alarm.
it does work pretty good except when it gets very cold.
in the 20 below range.
i don't know why they say when its colder the resistance goes down in
electronics.
maybe the radio waves freeze grin.
Jim
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yep tom, you are right
hmmm lazy battery syndrome go figure.
Jim
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call your post office and ask them
jim
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hi get a file and round over the corners.
you won't get a large round over but you will be able to knock off the sharp
corner.
Jim
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all that beautiful oak for fire wood
cringe!!!
wood worker pouting in Minnesota
Jim
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How would a blind musician read music will playing an instrument such as a
piano? I suppose one would have to memorize the music? I know a blind child
wanting to learn the piano Thanks Jim
well its a good thing if you have a drain that isscrewed together.
but it could blow some drains apart as they are just compression fitted
together.
jim
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hi lenny
i would put the muffin fan at the top in the back pulling out and then take
the door off and cut a hole in the bottom and put a screen over the back of
the hole so it looks nice.
the heat rises so the fan should pull out the heat and pull in cool air
from the floor.
Jim in Minnesota
hi dan.
i have done what you are doing but i have a waterbed and 2 freezers besides the
fridge.
i'm paying $126 this month, ouch.
jim in minnesota
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hi Dan
one thing
if you buy the wired version now when the blue tooth comes out he will swap
them for you.
Jim in Minnesota
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hi David i hear that last message from you was written in invisible jaws ink
Jim
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in this wonderful world we live in they will tell you to throw it out and buy a
new one.
to change the compressor would cost you more than it would to get a new one.
Jim
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hi Scot
the big knob on the left front of the saw is a chain sharpener.
don't worry if it don't seam to work as we never could get ours to work from
new.
not sure about the other knob.
Jim in Minnesota
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hey scot another thing i remember is my did never could get the automatic oiler
to work.
so what he would do is have a coffee can of engine oil there and dunk the end
of the blade in every now and then.
and yes i now know that you will burn in hell for not using chain oil grin.
jim
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on it.
but if you just want it for little things away from the power it should work
fine.
but not that much
Jim
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hey ray now you can have one hell of a game of hop scotch
jim
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yep sure wood like to read that
thanks
jim in the boonies of mn
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.
then put the rope on the tire and stick a screw driver under the rope.
then twist the screw driver around so it starts to pull the rope into the tire
middle like a yo-yo.
so as the rope squeezes the tire the side walls will spread out and make the
air seal again.
Jim in Minnesota
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hi John yep there sure are.
but i live in Minnesota and found out they don't do well in the cold grin.
of corse what does.
i got one that was on my hose cart, so they are out there.
Jim
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Which color identifier is the most accurate? I don't know the make of the
one I have but purple is often gray and green is also gray. This is the
case even with a new set of batteries. Maybe I have a color blind color
identifier.
Jim King
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hi a friend of mine has done lots of siding work.
and what they do is to install a plywood blade backwards in the circ saw and
try that.
jim in minnesota
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to be a specalized digital antenna.
althow there playing the hell out of it to get more money from people that
don't know.
jim in minnesota
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every thing from carosean to mineral oil.
need a little help here.
jim in minnesota
hey sorry for the spelling got a new computer and the spell check dosn't work
yet
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give him a sanding block and let him destroy that.
at least they are cheep
doggone people that don't have any respect for a tool
Jim
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hmmm even here its a split decision.
is it kerosene or mineral oil
I know the two smell different.
Jim
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you need to hold down the alt key the function and then the
f key.
and it only has one control key.
i hear the aceus not spelled right has a nicer keyboard.
so thats just my 2 cents
jim in minnesota
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From: Claudia
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Sent
hi the candles i have with the 3 wicks in it are in a tin bucket with a little
handle.
just put a hook up somewhare and then a chain about a foot long soe the flame
isn't that close to the thing the hook is in and just hang it up.
if the dog jumps that high we
jim
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hey geof will you have part 2 tomorrow?
jim
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From: Geoff Eden
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to do Just About Anything by Reader's Digest
How to do Just About Anything
ok cansel last message i didn't look far enough
jim being slow in minnesota
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From: Geoff Eden
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to do Just About Anything by Reader's Digest
How
Hi Noel,
what I would do to deal with this problem is to get myself a small block of
wood and drill a hole in it using the drill press. I would then place the
block on the job where it matters and use it as my guide
Cheers.
Jim..
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From: Noel Romey
Does anyone have recommendation for an anti virus/security program that is
accessible with JAWS on a Vista computer?
Jim
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Thanks, I will check it out right now
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Don
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 11:08 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] KEEP Y COMPUTER CLEAN
Hello Jim, I have been using
Hello,
The best is not cheap. If you are looking for a good level, get a spirit
level they come from RNIB. You can probably get one from Independent Living
Aids. I have one I bought over ten years ago and it is just as plumb as the
day I got it. It is very rugged and precise.. and is 24
I am looking for a headset to use with my land-line phone that will take the
place of the actual receiver. I need to be able to listen to JAWS in one
ear and the phone conversation in the other ear. Are there any suggestions
for a good quality headset like this?
Jim
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I have the same saw and it is a great saw. This happened to me once also.
In my case, there was nothing wrong with the saw. The problem was that the
variable speed control was turned all the way down. The control is easy to
miss, it is on the side of the grip near the cord and pretty much flush
I am looking for a radio that I can listen to TV on. I would like a good
quality one that can receive a signal through the TV cable.
A second question, I have a Bose Wave radio. Is there any way that I can
get it to play audio from a TV signal?
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Philip is right but it is much more urgent. Take care of it immediately.
If you cannot take care of it with a plunger then call a plumber or Roto
Rooter right away.
Jim King
j...@annabessacook.com
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com
Does anyone know of a good accessible cordless landline phone? No need for
large buttons or low vision features, just accessible menus.
Jim King
j...@annabessacook.com
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So, as I understand in, none of the setup menus on these phones have voice
output? What ever happened to section 255 of the Tele Communications Act?
Jim King
j...@annabessacook.com
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On Behalf Of Victor
Great thanks.
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On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:45 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] rain gutter ends
Hi Jim,
Yes, I have seen the sort which roll out and drain through
I am not sure how to explain this, but I will try as I am told they are
made, but no place will they be found locally.
It is an end the goes on the end of your rain gutter and causes the watter
to spray or stream out of the rain spout so the water will avoid washing.
Either it kind of rolls
Sure it is on the page here it the info below:
List Price: $59.95
Online Price:
$53.95 Save 10%
Members Pay:
$48.55
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On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 5:18 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject:
I use a robotic lawn mower and it works great. robomower.com
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rob Monitor
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:41 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lawnmowers
Hi, Does any one here ever
They are not cheap, but can be cheaper then a lawn service in the long run.
Try:
http://Robomower.biz
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On Behalf Of Barbara
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 5:50 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn
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On Behalf Of Jim Ruby
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 00:27
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope
Hi,
I am thinking about getting one of them robotic lawn mowers, but I have some
hills and need to know the percent grade of the slope of the hill. Can
anyone tell me how I could figure this one out?
It needs to be under 15% grade for one and the other choice needs to be
under 27% grade,
How does one know if they have one or two stage? I would like to know this.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 3:40 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] keep in mind when buying
And they are usually very durable, better then some of the others out there.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Jewel Blanch
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:47 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman
Max!
it means no insurance
jim
At 10:23 AM 4/5/2007, you wrote:
Hey Guys,
I am interested in this house, but it is in a flood zone. What does that
mean exactly? Ok, given that means the ground is lower and prone to flood,
but what does it mean to me as a home owner in a legal since?
Jennifer
[Non
Check out the orec on tv the new units you can demo it for free pending on
the infomercial 60 to 90 days. I tried two of them and liked them, but could
not keep them cause both would of costed around $850.00. It even had
washable filters so you did not have to keep buying new ones. I would watch
This sounds like a very nice unit.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Richard Sherman
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:43 PM
To: blind handyman
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers
Hi,
On another list this same conversation is going on and
hi for a smooth cut i prefur a 40 tooth blade.
most times it requires no sanding.
jim
At 03:30 PM 3/25/2007, you wrote:
Hi All,
I am very impressed with the new saw, except for the blade.
I decided to open it before my son-in-law came over. I didn't need him.
The only assembly was to screw
take it to batteries pluss it will cost about $35 or so.
jim
At 05:34 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote:
I am thinking about putting new batteries in my Braillenote, but the funny
thing is that it was working just fine holding a charge until I did the
latest upgrade to the unit, after the upgrade things
I am thinking about putting new batteries in my Braillenote, but the funny
thing is that it was working just fine holding a charge until I did the
latest upgrade to the unit, after the upgrade things stopped working ie
holding a charge. So my ponder is, it the batteries or did the upgrade do
What would be the best way for some one who is totally blind to spread grass
seed? I will need to do as I will probably be wanting to do this soon.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007
it in a braille writer or i am
sure you could use it on a slate.
jim
At , you wrote:
I need to find a product and this list seems to have good ideas. I need a
flexible peace of metal with two rows of braille dots drilled out in it. I
am trying to glue dots on different items and none have regular flat
hi robert
yes i have one of those tools.
i love it
the charges for it are 22 short blanks.
they have them in different sizes of charge to drive the nails harder or
softer.
i have used it to nail door frames on to concreet.
one bang and it is stuck for ever.
jim
At 06:24 PM 2/20/2007, you wrote
Heck I have cracks in my garage floor and driveway and they are hardly a
year old. They did a wonderful job.
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On Behalf Of tunecollector
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:28 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject:
hi robert no but i totaly amazed the people there when ipicked something
off of the shelf and looked at it then set it back down in the same place
where i got it from. they thought it was wild that i could do that.
jim
At 11:26 AM 2/1/2007, you wrote:
Earlier Lenny wrote
I
am always getting
well i took it in and waited about 2 hours as we did some other arronds and
there it was all done.
jim
At 02:21 PM 1/27/2007, you wrote:
Are you saying that you can send the Braille 'N Speak to batteries plus
and they will do the labor and everything for $30? If I am understanding
this right
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries
sounds like a wiser idea to me.
On Fri, 26 Jan 2007, jim wrote:
hi batteries pluss will put new batteries in the b n s for $30.
they fixed mine just fine.
jim
At 11:48 AM 1/25/2007, you wrote:
Greetings everyone! Ok
batteries
Jim,
Without getting into details on this list, I'd suggest you check to make
sure your batteries and battery gauge are calibrated. The newer revisions
of the BrailleNote have a feature which drains and calibrates the battery.
That may help. Bring up the user's guide and search for battery
hi batteries pluss will put new batteries in the b n s for $30.
they fixed mine just fine.
jim
At 11:48 AM 1/25/2007, you wrote:
Greetings everyone! Ok, this is an interesting thing I want to bring up. The
end off my laptop's AC broke off, and my girlfriend promptly lost it while
trying to match
on your finger as the alchoal will clean that too.
dry your finger then rub around the head again and let the wheel spin on
your finger some more and that will dry that off.
then your good to go.
and no cotten gets in the works.
jim
At 03:41 AM 1/14/2007, you wrote:
I think I ask this some time ago
Hi,
I have ordered 3 cabnets from menards and a counter top plus everything to
put it all together. It is my understanding all I am going to need to do
is:
1. screw the cabnets together
2. place slats on the top of the cabnets and screw the counter top on to the
slats.
I am told I have to
hi sears has them for about $10
i have one and it works fine.
jim
At 08:33 PM 12/20/2006, you wrote:
Hi all,
I'm going to be doing some paneling in my basement this winter. Does
anyone know of an audible stud finder or some other accessible device
for this purpose? If you have used such a device
hi lenny
just take a little snack baggy poke the end of the blug through it and
then plug the 2 cords togeather.
then take zip strips and zip them at each end of the blugs
jim
At 11:48 AM 12/15/2006, you wrote:
Hello All,
We have a lot of Christmas lights on our front porch.
And quite a few
Yes, you will need to send it in to get it fixed unless you want to take it
apart and se if you can clean it out, but there is probably some damage in
there that will require new parts.
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Sent:
wow many thanks to all that answered me on the phone quest.
i now have a much better plan of action and some smarter question for the
guy at the verizon store.
not that he will know any of the answers grin.
it is so much fun to know more about the phones than they do.
jim
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hi i am in need of a new phone.
whats the newest talking cell phone out there that will work on verizon.
thanks
jim
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I have this stuff all on the top of mine do to cooking and would like to get
it cleaned up, but fear what I might try will reck the finish. We do not fry
a lot, but have gas stove and that from what a read it a bit worse then an
electric stove.
You could try Clorox wipes it was suggested on the
Yes but will that not wreck the finish on wood surfaces?
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On Behalf Of Steve Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 5:41 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Kitchen
screwed in that hole.
would the motor be ok with the back pressure or what ever?
it should make it much quieter.
jim
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polar bear habitat.
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From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 8:06 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request
Hi,
Today I noticed a bird or something that sounds like he can scratch very
well
Hi,
Today I noticed a bird or something that sounds like he can scratch very
well behind my toilet.
What is behind there?
My plumbing vent on the rough. So he must of fell down there.
Now since it is the weekend I can not get no help.
What can I do other then not go to the bathroom or run water
Knock on wood I do not have the problem of these so called lady bugs and I
use the ultrasound sound pest controllers so they might be worth a try. On
how to clean keyboards with them I am unsure, don't smash them as they leave
yellow gunk around.
Btw: these so called lady bugs are actually Asian
wow tom ouch.
i would fix it with a short piece of hose and a clamp or 2
or supprise the one who shall be obeyed with a new sink grin.
jim
At 10:21 PM 10/17/2006, you wrote:
so I tried to clear a kitchen double sink drain with a
plunger,it's worked in the past, and noticed a couple days later
a paper towel or whatever
andgrab the whole mess off the stick and toss them.
jim
At 12:30 AM 10/18/2006, you wrote:
Hi up here in Minnesota where we raise a lot of soy beans we have a lot of
these bugs that we genarically call Ladie bugs. Some call them African or
asian beedles. They are a little
hi go to the cobolt companys web sight you will get it the cheepest from there.
and shipping is free.
the web site is
http://www.cobolt.co.uk/
jim
At 05:51 AM 10/18/2006, you wrote:
Clear DayHi, I have purchased a talking tape measure but, I can't remember
where I got it from. I keep
thanks jay
i couldn't have said it better my self
jim
At 06:42 PM 10/18/2006, you wrote:
Dear Don,
I found Tom's and Mickey's post well-considered and civilized. Every list
occasionally does a self-review of one sort or another and this is one of
the beauties of how these things work. I'm
hay ed you forgot to menchen the buz you got from the glue you were using.
beenthere done that wee
jim
At 07:21 PM 10/15/2006, you wrote:
Hi all,
I just spent the last couple days in my attic reconfiguring most of
the PVC pipes that make up my toilet venting system. I've never done
I have one of these and will have to look up the information on where I got
it from, but it does heat 1000 sqf.
You must have it by an indoor wall not an outside wall and put it on carpet
as on cement the cement will absorb and not let it heat properly so my
instructions said. I used it a little
you get a new one.
jim
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i hate neighbors like this.
i have the same problem but with horses and chickens.
for something little like that i'd get a live trap and take them to the
local or maybe not so local pound.
jim
At 07:38 PM 9/25/2006, you wrote:
Hello List,
Well yall may or may not be able to help me
called them and told them that g.
one time after about 5 horses were over here for about an hour they left
enough poop to fill a kids wagon.
we know because i called them and asked to come over and shovel.
the brought the wagon empty and left with it full.
thanks for a laugh
jim
At 05:01 PM 9/26
there is stuff called hardware cloth.
it is screen mesh about quarter inch square holes in it.
pretty strong stuff.
just get some treated 2 by 2s and make a frame and staple it on.
jim
At 01:27 AM 9/17/2006, you wrote:
I found a good heavy wire fencing material to work for this. Something like
Thanks.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:57 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.
Jim I just gave it a go
I have put up a test radio station that should play on your cell phone using
the S60 Internet Radio application.
If you would like to give it a try please visit blindsea.com and click on
the listen link. You should be able to right click on that link and save it
to your computer and send it to
Sorry I sent this to the wrong list, but feel free to check it out if you
wish.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Jim Ruby
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 1:52 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Test
] Oh rats.
Jim,
I got several of those sound devices from Home Depot about four years ago,
and was delighted when the mice seemed to vanish within a couple of days.
Then I was disappointed when the mice came back within a few weeks, even
though the sound devices were still in place. I guessed
Has anyone ever used the pest controllers that use ultrasound or at least a
high frequency that the pests do not like? I had some from finger hut a wile
back and I see ace hardware and walmart have them too. I have not had any
problem with any pests so far knock on wood.
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