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by TjD
Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Energy Options
Replies: 35
Views: 30138

Data on gas well drilling

The following source list the Costs of Crude Oil and Natural Gas Wells Drilled, 1960-2005 http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/txt/ptb0408.html Some where else on this site (I don't have the link) they list drilling cost at $280 per foot and $429 per foot for a dry hole. The average gas well I believe is...
by TjD
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: The Tale of the Pope & the Beaver
Replies: 2
Views: 2972

The Beaver died

If it was a terrorist it got what it deserved, the beaver died in transport to an upstate veterinary specialist.
by TjD
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Energy Options
Replies: 35
Views: 30138

My apologies on the 4/1 post

My apologies , I thought you guys were joking about this. I am surprised that you all are embracing spending tax dollars for the local government to get into the energy producing business. Since most tax payers on the island spend a limited time here do you honestly thinks its fair to have them pay ...
by TjD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Energy Options
Replies: 35
Views: 30138

You May be on to something!

"Three geologists who persuaded officials from Wisconsin and Michigan to take a big risk last year have hit the jackpot and discovered vast oil fields beneath the floor of Lake Michigan, a discovery they say could put the two states among the world's leading oil producers." http://www.madi...
by TjD
Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: The Tale of the Pope & the Beaver
Replies: 2
Views: 2972

The Tale of the Pope & the Beaver

Divers deployed for pope perform a rescue NEW YORK â?? This is the tale of the pope and the beaver. For the 4-foot-long, 40-pound critter, the timing of Pope Benedict's appearance at the United Nations was crucial: The beaver, laboring in the East River, was rescued by a New York Police Department s...
by TjD
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:05 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Icebreaking 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 7996

Youtube format link

Here's a link for youtube video formatting tips: http://ellingtonmedia.com/blog/2007/03/ ... ube-video/
by TjD
Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Icebreaking 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 7996

It's Youtube

You're compression problem made me look into the issue farther, according to this blogger http://blogs.chron.com/makingmovies/arc ... d_the.html

its how youtube handles the video. If you or anyone finds a solution please pass it on.
by TjD
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Icebreaking 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 7996

blurred images from compression

The blurred or pixilated video is from compression of the file when you upload. It always happens to me when I upload from the island. I always assumed it was due to dial-up or my ISP. It might be your ISP or it could be the telco transmission off the island. It would be great if someone with the ne...
by TjD
Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Street Legal Golf Carts
Replies: 7
Views: 13127

If you already have a cart

If you already have a cart and are curious about what it takes to make it street legal here are a couple of links: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TR-54_38480_7.pdf http://server1.buggiesunlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=91932&sid=cad446b1144ea176cfbf452c0184a9ab More information for the do...
by TjD
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. Patrick's Day Video
Replies: 0
Views: 2478

St. Patrick's Day Video

Beaver Island St. Patrick's Day 2008 video. Tug-of-war, fish toss, & shopping cart race music video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6cZ0RFOgw8
by TjD
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: More on Fair Tax
Replies: 6
Views: 7617

Is it really Fair

The one problem I see right off with the "Fair" tax is that will in effect punish people who have saved money over time. They have already paid tax on their money in their savings & investments, now they'll have to pay again when they spend it. It is double taxation. This seems particu...
by TjD
Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island RHC's Telemedicine to get a Boost
Replies: 1
Views: 3121

Beaver Island RHC's Telemedicine to get a Boost

USDA awards $248,627 grant to Charlevoix Area Hospital
Charlevoix Area Hospital will also facilitate being the primary site for emergency telemedicine to occur with Beaver Island Rural Health Center.
http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/20 ... 889276.txt
by TjD
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Fundraiser Announcement for BI Not for Profit Organization
Replies: 8
Views: 8174

Red Cross Pet First Aid

FYI, Red Cross offers pet first aid classes. I seen on the morning news today a class will be offered sometime in February. I believe it was the Traverse City office. A pet first aide kit is included with the class.
by TjD
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: We Made The Wall Street Journal
Replies: 21
Views: 24639

Another Example: state Legislature's failure

"Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney are discovering what everyone else in the state knows all too well: The Michigan Legislature couldn't organize a broom closet." http://www.mlive.com/news/statewide/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1196579939254330.xml&coll=6 $10 million dollars for a primary that...
by TjD
Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Spartan Fan's Debate Beaver Island
Replies: 2
Views: 4871

Spartan Fan's Debate Beaver Island

Here's a link to a MSU fan site in which they debate Beaver Island.

http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/m ... -info.html