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    Water heater installation cost in mtn west

    Just had a water heater replaced in a rental property I own. Located in Southern Colorado. $1500 all in, including water heater, labor, new shut-offs, pan, permit.
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    CO OTC- going away?

    Listened to the podcast. One of the CPW folks mentioned the perception of archery being over-crowded is the expectation that you should see less people in the back country during archery seasons vs rifle. I think the perception that there are more archery hunters is the rapid growth of...
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    Your Power Song...right now..

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    Anybody go on multi-day hunts in the backcountry without a stove?

    Cold soaking is becoming more popular in the backpacking/thru-hiking crowd. Lots of info on various backpacking sites. Takes some planning to re-hydrate meals to be ready at meal time. It can take 30 minutes to an hour+ to re-hydrate meals. Tons of recipes out there...
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    Any tips on exterior paint for house

    Buy good brushes for cut in, trim and window sashes. Wash them out when they start getting dried out toward the middle/upper part of the bristles. +1 on good paint and caulk.
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    Best instant coffee packets

    Taster's Choice from Costco in a ziplock or Alpine Start
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    Dirt bike general question

    I got back into riding about 10 years ago after a 25 year layoff. Do a mix of commuting, trails, moto-camping/adventure riding. Firstly, take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MFS) course in your area. Some offer dirt bike courses as well. This will get you the basics of motorcycle...
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    Backyard barrel / cube sauna?

    Got this one from Costco about 5 years ago. https://www.costco.com/almost-heaven-saunas-morgan-4-person-barrel-steam-sauna.product.100481876.html Wife and I use it regularly in all seasons and have been pleased. We are in the mountains at 9k ft. It heats well even in very cold temps. You...
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    The Topic is knives.

    My dad was a butcher for over 40 years. Processed tons of wild game, beef, pork, lamb, etc. He and every butcher or processor I've seen use the Victorinox 6" semi stiff boning knife as their primary go to knife for skinning, boning, and breaking down an animal. Use what the pros use. Also...
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    Best way to stash water?

    Best option would be to bury off trial a ways. Less likely to have another hiker or hunt stumble into you stash. Really wouldn't be too worried about a bear finding it. I'd probably opt to run it thru my water filter when I recover it as well to take care of any possible contamination issues...
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    Dual Sport accessories

    Maybe some saddlebag racks and soft luggage, tail rack for a duffle or get some rackless luggage, i.e. giant loop, mosko moto, wolfman, etc. Can throw in some light weight camping gear, backpack, for some moto camping.
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    A good place to live in Utah?

    Colorado gets considerably less blue once you get away from the front range. Also considerably tougher to make a living in your field in a smaller town.
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    Best gas card?

    Conoco App has been doing a $.25 per gallon discount if you use their credit card or direct debit when you pay at the pump using the app. Get the Kickback loyalty card for an additional $.03 discount and points for free coffee, etc. Over the 18 months the discount has varied from $.15 to $.25...
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    WOW that was invigorating!!!

    Had a house built a few years ago. She who must be obeyed had the electrician put in an outlet by the toilet. Bidet seat with heated seat, heated water, blow dryer all with various temp settings. Front and back nozzles that can be positioned and/or will move back and forth. Controlled with a...
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    Time waster for arguments sake

    If you added a 50 cal muzzle loader and a 45 acp you'd be pretty close to my gun cabinet
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