[Michael Vezzosi]

Well fired up the old two stoke anticipating a real mess. Fired up, ran to 1500 revs, and monitored while she ran for 25 to 30 minutes. Again no smoke, and almost no mess out in the yard. I guess I should be thankful. That treatment sat for 23 hours inside. Fired up idle quickly a few times to get a little white smoke but nothing unusual. Finally quit after I did not think I could smell that odor any longer. Backed her inside the garage and again inspected the plugs. Not TOO bad. Going to try running them first outing before replacing with new. Placed cardboard under prop before trimming engine (to get close to rear wall), and just water ran from engine. Doc'd everything with dig. cam., including the new hole the prop punched in the sacrificial plywood back there. I know, I know. It's tough without a backer. Both boats' trailers tongue jacks are placed on small dollies, but the Whaler just moves so much better by yourself!

Also, Capt. Chuck, I took your advice on the 2+4 additive, and yours Bigs, with the spare plugs, while I had my wallet out. I think next time I will purchase the can with straw and simply go through the carb throats. Thanks all for the help.

One more thing, while I'm stuck at work on this Friday night. News reports attacks to oil wells in Mid-East today. Nothing happened, but stock market prices almost $64./bbl.. Poor relations with Venezuela, now threatening to stop sending to US, which is 15% of our annual intake. In short, prices at the pump will rise soon. Locally, $2.14 for 87 oct.. Buy now? Is it really 90 day shelf life, or realistically, like 30 to 45?

90% rain Saturday through Sunday morning, up to one inch possible. Sun in afternoon, high 54*. Both boats ready, and bike just had 2500 mile service. Guess you guys up north really don't want to hear whining, huh? Sunday, or Monday high 11* or something. I remember those days. Have a good weekend. (There is an indoor boat show in Savannah).
Vezo, Part II.