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  1. Sparkplug

    Ever score on an insurance company?

    Son had accident in 2007 driving a 1997 F150. Car was towed to an Ames shop. Snowstorm happened the next day. Adjuster didn’t want to dig to look under the truck for damages. Offered a great settlement with me keeping the vehicle. I had a local shop pick it up and work on it. Simple repairs...
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    Friday OT - Weird Interests

    Rocks. We started tumbling rocks and every Saturday morning we open the tanks and examine each rock and determine what stage of tumbling they need to get to finished product
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    K-State game in 2025 in Ireland (CONFIRMED)

    A quarter of the passengers on our flight didn’t get their luggage. We were told to use the phone next to their kiosk to call and report. So we lined up to call. No one answered. Half hour goes by and the phone is just ringing. I found someone to talk to and they didn’t have anything to write on...
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    Acreage tips from the Fanatics

    We have a JD snowblower but because of plantings on the north the drive rarely drifts. We do have four wheel drive vehicles because the county roads do drift
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    K-State game in 2025 in Ireland (CONFIRMED)

    I’m staying away from Aer Lingus. I don’t know of anyone that has had a good experience with them
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    Acreage tips from the Fanatics

    Think about renting much of the equipment mentioned. I have some of the items because they were always here and haven’t used in 15 years. Our drive is a quarter mile and only once have I had to use the big equipment to clear it of snow.
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    Acreage tips from the Fanatics

    The last I knew to get registered with FSA you need at least eight acres and farm income. You will need a crop history and you will do a conservation plan with NRCS. My home is on 7.8 acres that is separate from the rest of the farm and I was not eligible to put in a conservation program on the...
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    Acreage tips from the Fanatics

    Check this Extension publication on acres per horse. Budget for lots of hay. 1-1.5 acres grass per mature horse. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/how-many-horses-can-your-pasture-maintain
  9. Sparkplug

    Are you doing any weed today (4/20)?

    No weed but haven’t been able to but weight on left knee. Went to a place in Valley Junction and got a full spectrum topical cream. Feeling much better. It’s bone on bone so got the big container
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    Best Campustown Bars by Decade

    The ‘70’s The Library - mom and dad I spent all weekend at the library That Place, Maintenance Shop, Cave inn, Dugan’s
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    Financial Aid Advice

    Compare Parent Plus loans to bank loans before making a final decision
  12. Sparkplug

    Who is your Final 4 and Champ?

    I’m doing the CBS bracket. Is there a CF group I can include my bracket in?
  13. Sparkplug

    Large Area of Iowa in Extreme Drought.

    The overflow pipe is rusted and needs replaced
  14. Sparkplug

    Large Area of Iowa in Extreme Drought.

    I have a pond that needs repairs. I figure this is the year to do it since it is so low
  15. Sparkplug

    *** Official Kansas State vs #7 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Reached in the jellybean bag to get a few beans. Got 2 red and 2 yellow. It’s a Cyclone day (Jellybeans and pretzels are great together)
  16. Sparkplug

    Food and beverages needed for the next eight days

    How about these? I’m going to be so sick
  17. Sparkplug

    Food and beverages needed for the next eight days

    Will mix up some of this. It supposes We Will
  18. Sparkplug

    Food and beverages needed for the next eight days

    I’m putting together a grocery list for the next eight days of basketball When I’m stressed I like sugary and salty foods Jelly beans and pretzels top the list What else do I need?
  19. Sparkplug

    *** Official #20 BYU vs #6 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    BYU 39 rebounds to our 30
  20. Sparkplug

    Property Insurance

    Wonder if we’ll have to drop and start over or just change the name of the agent
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