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by BMcCaw
Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon
Replies: 8
Views: 1532

Re: Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon

Thanks to all of you for the input. Looks like I will keep Verizon...and my landline.
by BMcCaw
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon
Replies: 8
Views: 1532

Re: Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon

Joe,

Thank you for the information. I rarely use my cell when on the island but don't want to make a switch unless there is a decided advantage of one carrier over the other.

Brendan
by BMcCaw
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon
Replies: 8
Views: 1532

Wireless/Cell Phone AT&T or Verizon

I am considering switching my cell company from Verizon to AT&T.
I keep my landline because of limited signal @ my cottage. (Donegal Bay/McCauley's Point)

Thoughts on current island coverage...
by BMcCaw
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: cars
Replies: 3
Views: 970

Re: cars

Duff,
Maybe this bumper sticker would be appropriate on your rentals from now on.


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com ... %3DApi&f=1

Not to mention he has a good use for the roof of the White House...
by BMcCaw
Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Roy Ellsworth's Plymouth Valiant
Replies: 3
Views: 686

Re: Roy Ellsworth's Plymouth Valiant

Thanks Duff. It was a fun car...post the pics if you find them.
by BMcCaw
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Roy Ellsworth's Plymouth Valiant
Replies: 3
Views: 686

Roy Ellsworth's Plymouth Valiant

Does anyone remember what year Roy's Plymouth Valiant with the "push button" transmission was? I think it was a 1963...He loaned it to my friend's Dad back in the early 80's. We took it "tooling"* around the island, listening to Dire Straits on the radio, in the middle of the nig...
by BMcCaw
Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Wintering a car?
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Re: Wintering a car?

I use a solar charger attached to the battery with the solar cell on the hood(about $60 at Menards) and put a can of Sea Foam in the gas tank. I leave it parked at the airport and have yet to have any issues.
by BMcCaw
Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Transfer Station Rates Question
Replies: 3
Views: 925

Re: Transfer Station Rates Question

Thank you for the responses and thanks to the team at the transfer station. I was able to take care of a few other "freebies" I had received as well.
by BMcCaw
Sun May 31, 2020 8:29 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Transfer Station Rates Question
Replies: 3
Views: 925

Transfer Station Rates Question

Is there an online link to the transfer station rates? I'm currently interested in the rate to dispose of a "Free Washer" I was given...
by BMcCaw
Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Incoming Birds
Replies: 10
Views: 3257

Re: Incoming Birds

No, they aren't Pirate. But they are avoiding bats...
by BMcCaw
Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: The Governor has restricted travel "back and forth to vacation homes."
Replies: 14
Views: 5261

The Governor has restricted travel "back and forth to vacation homes."

The Governor has restricted travel "back and forth to vacation homes." https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/michiganders-cant-go-back-and-forth-to-vacation-homes-under-gov-whitmers-latest-stay-at-home-order.html We look forward to returning to the island again when all is safe and...
by BMcCaw
Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: 20 YEARS AGO TODAY!
Replies: 4
Views: 3241

Re: 20 YEARS AGO TODAY!

Well Told Richie!