08.31.06
Boating in the northwest with Rangerrob (Outdoor)
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Notes From Rangerrob
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Gamebirds and Gamebird Breeders Online.
Welcome to Gamebirds and Gamebird Breeder Online Resource Directory. Featuring Gamebirds, Gamebird Breeders and Gamebird Products.
Salmon Information
Salmon and Salmon Fishing information sharing. How to catch Salmon and want gear to use. Fishing Report and Locations.
Shrimping and Shrimp Cooking Tips
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Salmon News
A complete daily news for Salmon fishing and where to go. Site is updated everyday. Finding Salmon fishing in Alaska, Canada, Washington State and Oregon.
Salmon Fishing
General Salmon fishing information about catching and Coho and Chinook Salmon. Daily news updates.
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Welcome to the Rangerrob Salmon Fishing Forum. Take the time to brag and tell us about your Salmon fishing stories. Come visit and read about your favorite Salmon fishing gear, places and locations.
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Fly Fishing: The Lifetime Sport (Outdoor)
Fly Fishing: The Lifetime Sport Fly Fishing: the Lifetime Sport is an interactive, straightforward teaching experience using approximately 4 hours of video and oral explanation, 329 pages of text, hundreds of colorful photos, and illustrative diagrams. This world-class fly fishing school clearly demonstrates the art and science of fly fishing. It was designed and written with university standards as an accredited course. You are giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy America s most comprehensive fly fishing school. The video is like a giant field trip into the great outdoors. You will see the methods clearly demonstrated as they catch wild fish. This course is a complete reference tool for beginners, intermediates, and experts. The more times you review it the more skill and knowledge you will gain. Fly Fishing: the Lifetime Sport is a refreshing trip into the beautiful fly fishing locations around the country. This year in the privacy of your home you have the opportunity to hone the skills that will last you a lifetime. Reward yourself by mastering the know-how to become an expert fly fisherman. This DVD is designed to use on any DVD player, TV, laptop, or personal computer.
Customer Review: Fly Fishing: The Lifetime Sport
The best DVD out there for the money, Would Highly recomend it to anyone seeking to learn how to fly fish, very hands on!!!
U.S. Coast Guard License Boating Course Instructional Training Video – Get Your Captains License! (Outdoor)
U.S. Coast Guard License Boating Course Instructional Training Video – Get Your Captains License! The best DVD to help you to obtain the internationally recognized U.S. Coast Guard License. Covers the essentials of the license test, the complete rules of the road, advanced piloting and much more. Invaluable for getting your license.
Customer Review: Worst money I ever spent…
I should have read the reviews. This video is the equivalent of trying to cram 4 years of higher education into 58 minutes. The “Reader” (instructor) blows through topics so quickly that you’re still mentally on the first topic when the end credits are rolling. Only the Micro-Machine commercial guy could have blown through this faster. It should be illegal to sell something this bad.
If you’re trying to take a short cut to your captain’s license, don’t do it. Sign up for a REAL USCG class. They’re expensive, but only about 10 times the cost of this over-priced steaming pile. I wouldn’t even check this out for free from the local library. I have wasted 58 minutes of my life. Is there a rating less than one star?
08.30.06
Carry on Camping (Outdoor)
Carry on Camping Customer Review: Classic Carry On
Carry On Camping was considered by many critics to be one of the pinnacles of the entire series. It also proved to be one of the most financially successful in the series and I think it’s fair to say that when people think of the Carry On films, Camping always springs to mind.
There was never much of a strong backbone of a plot in a carry On film as the case with this entry but yet it still surprisingly emerges as a fine blend of comedy that often careers along like an extended sitcom but still remains thoroughly amusing in a good, clean, old-fashioned way.
Sid (Sid James) and Bernie (Bernard Bresslaw) decide to take their two irresponsive girlfriends (Joan Sims and Dilys Laye) to the Paradise Camp site which lay in the heart of the country. Sid and Bernie actually believe, through a comic misunderstanding, that the camp site is for nudists but to their shock they discover that it’s just a plain old camping site in the middle of a field, run by the stingey Mr. Fiddler (a fantastic comic turn from Peter Butterworth).
Also joining in the fun at the Paradise Camp site is the Chayste School for young ladies (star pupil – Barbara Windosr) run by the domineering Kenneth Williams and stern, no-nonsense Hattie jaques. Frustated business man Peter (Terry Scott) stays at the site als with his ghastly, nagging wife (Betty Marsden) who causes much amusement with her hideous, horse-like laugh. Tagging along for the fun and adventures is Mr. Muggins (Charles Hawtrey) who joins the reluctant Peter and his welcoming wife, Harriet.
One of the most famous scenes in a Carry On film happened in this one where Barbara Windsors bikini top flys off during her morning exercises. Still hard to keep a straight face even after seeing this film at least one hundred times!
The cast are all fine form with Sid James and Barbara Windosr enjoying some good scenes together in this one where the chemistry between the two is so blatantly obvious whilst Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jaques make a superb comic duo in this one. Charles Hawtrey is funny, once again for his overly effeminate manner where as Joan Sims is disappointingly reduced to a supporting role in this one but still plays the part effeciently. Terry Scott and Betty Marsden prove to make another great comic duo but stealing every scene he’s in is Peter Butterworth as the camp site owner, Mr. Fiddler – a fitting name as he trys his best always to screw as much money as he possibly can out of his customers. Great stuff!
Carry On Camping is indeed one of the highpoints of the series – a fact reflected in it’ huge success at the Box Office. A Classic!
A Wheel Within a Wheel: The Negro Leagues (Outdoor)
A Wheel Within a Wheel: The Negro Leagues
Historians are just beginning to chronicle the major role that Black athletes played in making professional baseball popular. When the majors started to become popular in the early 1900s, an unwritten barbaric rule went into effect that kept players of
Boating in the northwest with Rangerrob
Pacific Northwest, Canada boating
Redneck Rangers
To preserve a simple, down to earth lifestyle that is not meaningful to anyone but ourselves. Understanding that friendship and family are our highest priority, and ignorance is our guide.
Notes From Rangerrob
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Racquetball Equipment For Starters
Playing racquetball can actually become an easy and enjoyable sport with the right equipment and gear.
TEAM RECORD UNDER 500–NO PROBLEM IN THE NBA
Of the four major professional sports in America, basketball is the only one where a team with a .500 or under record has a chance of making the playoffs. In the NHL, where like the NBA a little over 50% of the teams go to the playoffs; clubs with losing
Manning and Manning-Can Either Brother Win the Big One?
It was just over a year ago, after the Colts lost to the Pats in their post-season contest, that Boomer Esiason said on national television, “I think maybe Peyton (Manning) is this generation’s Dan Marino.” Esiason went on to state that Manning “is a gre
L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant-One of the Greatest?
The Lakers are riding high, feeding off a boisterous crowd that will now be in a Kobe-induced frenzy.
Boating Basics (Outdoor)
Boating Basics The Boating Basics video from Bennett Marine is a program for beginners that covers essential basics such as choosing the right boat, boating laws, navigation rules and aids, getting underway, and how to come back safely from each outing. 75 min.
Garmin eTrex Venture Cx Handheld GPS Navigator (Outdoor)
Garmin eTrex Venture Cx Handheld GPS Navigator With the eTrex Venture Cx, Garmin offers all the basic features of the much-loved Legend Cx, without all the bells and whistles. You get the same great hardware and software with the Venture Cx as is found on the Legend Cx, but Garmin has removed the included MicroSD card, the USB cable, Trip and Waypoint software, and the bike clip. The result is an even more affordable little unit that keeps things simple — perfect for the first-time GPS user or someone who doesn’t want to fuss with a lot of extras. The Venture Cx is designed to go right out of the box, so there’s no messing with computers or CD-ROMs.
![]() The Venture Cx features a colorful TFT display and a long 32 hour battery life. |
An integrated compass indicates direction. View larger. |
Use the built-in Americas Recreational Routable Basemap to display nearby attractions. View larger. |
Don’t be deceived, though, the Venture Cx has got power and features where it counts. You get a bright, full-color TFT display and a long, 32-hour battery life (using two AA batteries). All of this makes the Venture Cx a great companion for your next outdoor or boating adventure.
You can also use the Venture Cx’s memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas Recreational Routable Basemap and you can get automatic, turn-by-turn directions with optional preprogrammed City Navigator cards, which navigate you safely to your destination. An integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more.
Like on all eTrex units, the primary controls are located on the side of the unit, so you can operate it with one hand. An innovative rocker switch on its face makes inputting data easy, and with it you can scroll through menus or pan the map page. If at some point you want to integrate your computer with the Venture Cx, you can purchase a USB cable, which makes loading charts and maps to an optional MicroSD memory card quick and easy. Plus, navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. Additionally, the case is water-resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes).
Another key feature of the Venture Cx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. Meanwhile, there’s a large numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual position display mode. Lastly, the unit includes built-in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.
What’s in the Box
eTrex Venture Cx GPS receiver, basemap (Americas Recreational), wrist strap, quick reference guide, and owner’s manual.
08.29.06
Steeped in Tradition A History of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament (Outdoor)
Steeped in Tradition A History of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament
A comprehensive and in-depth history of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament offers a genuine look at individual and collective adversities and strengths.
TEAM RECORD UNDER 500–NO PROBLEM IN THE NBA
Of the four major professional sports in America, basketball is the only one where a team with a .500 or under record has a chance of making the playoffs. In the NHL, where like the NBA a little over 50% of the teams go to the playoffs; clubs with losing
Baseballs Dead Ball Era: 1900 to 1919
The early part of the Twentieth Century saw the rise of an age that has come to be known as the Dead Ball Era of baseball. The Dead Ball Era reportably spanned the Progressive Reform Age leading up to the Roaring Twenties, which ran from 1900 to 1919. Dur
Racquetball Equipment For Starters
Playing racquetball can actually become an easy and enjoyable sport with the right equipment and gear.
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Mark Prior Re-signs
After many trips through the rumor mill, Mark Prior accepted the Chicago Cubs offer on January 27 to a one-year, $3.65 million contract. That is $900,000 more than the salary he would have earned under the contract he voided in November
Baseballs Greatest Cheaters
Throughout baseballs history of cheaters and scandal, there is only one phrase that can sum up the result of the intentions of those trying to reinvent the rules of baseball for personal gain and that phrase is – Cheaters NEVER prosper.
Baseballs Dead Ball Era: 1900 to 1919 (Outdoor)
Baseballs Dead Ball Era: 1900 to 1919
The early part of the Twentieth Century saw the rise of an age that has come to be known as the Dead Ball Era of baseball. The Dead Ball Era reportably spanned the Progressive Reform Age leading up to the Roaring Twenties, which ran from 1900 to 1919. Dur
Gamebirds and Gamebird Breeders Online.
Welcome to Gamebirds and Gamebird Breeder Online Resource Directory. Featuring Gamebirds, Gamebird Breeders and Gamebird Products.
Camping In The Northwest
Camping in the Northwest region,Pacific Northwest, Canada camping.
Crabbing Catching and Cooking Tips
Visit and enjoy Crabbing Catching and Cooking Tips. Featuring catching Crab, Crab gear and Crab recipes.
Notes From Rangerrob
This is the home of the Mighty Rangerrob. My mission is to share my Northwest outdoor adventures, products, services and knowledge with you, in a fun and informative way. To always treat our visitors, and customers with trust and respect.
Boating in the northwest with Rangerrob
Pacific Northwest, Canada boating
Redneck Rangers
To preserve a simple, down to earth lifestyle that is not meaningful to anyone but ourselves. Understanding that friendship and family are our highest priority, and ignorance is our guide.
Shrimping and Shrimp Cooking Tips
Welcome to the Shrimping and Shrimp Cooking Tips. Featuring Shrimp catching and Shrimp recipes. Find Daily reports and information sharing.
Who’s Tops in Hockey and Whos Not
The National Hockey League needs to do more to encourage better coverage of the hockey games. With so many other sports realizing national coverage, the NHL is sometimes forgotten. However, this year, there’s a race for the Stanley Cup, and only one is se
The Luzhin Defence (Outdoor)
The Luzhin Defence Customer Review: Follow your bliss!
There’ s a big difference between these three concepts: duty, passion and bliss. Usually a great majority tends to overlap the first concept over the other two and that reveals an absolute clumsiness. The duty itself is bounded with all kind of unpleasant activity.
But if you examine briefly the Greek concept of the term amateur you will surprise: Amateur is that person who loves what does. So the little difference between passion and bliss is in the involvement or commitment level you decide add to your activity.
In this sense Luzhin defense deals about this last term: to follow your bliss, no matter how high be the prize you pay for reaching that goal . This inner satisfaction has nothing to do with economic profit. And that explains the devotion, vocation or frenzy according the case you face your reason to live in the world.
A Nobel Prize is simply a human being who has decided to study six thousand hours for instance to analyze a special issue. And the over passion of a Chess player it can not be understood but through this consideration.
Luzhin followed his bliss without care about any other consideration. The countless obstacles he had to overcome worked out much more as a challenge than a real warning. He did not mind any other issue.
This crude and painful portrait is superbly by John Turturro in his best performance on screen to date. The astonishing actress Emily Watson as his devoted lover is splendid too and the rest of the cast is excellent. Art direction and photograph deserve a sonorous applause , the script is memorable and the lesson of life is a perpetual evidence of integrity and trust in oneself far beyond the risks you may find on the road.
This film to my mind still remains among the greatest in this decade.
Based on the famous Vladimir Nabokov’s novel The defence!
