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pws > wrote:
> That level of heat starts to get miserable, though I expect XS11E > to come in with a "what a wimp" statement for not being able to > handle what he considers to be perfect weather. :-) What a wimp! <g> -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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pws > wrote: > > Indeed. Their hummingbirds don't even migrate, but stick around all > > winter. > > Is this where a lot of them migrate to? Washington? No. Texas? Not there, either. Ruby-throated migrate to Central America, the western species go to various places in Mexico. > I read a newspaper article which stated that Texas has more varieties of > hummingbird than any other U.S. state. Texas has sighting records for the most different species, but some species are represented by only one or two individuals since records have been kept. Southeastern Arizona has the highest number of regular breeding and migrating species, and is the only place where you can plant your butt on a bench and have a good shot at seeing 10 different species over the next hour. Mind you, the exact butt-planting location and time are critical, but I've done it. If this appeals to you, email me privately for details. On topic: my local O'Reilly's has the Super Start 51R72 battery that Jeff Anderson recommends for Miatas that don't get driven regularly. I think I'll buy one tomorrow. AGMs are just not a good match for cars that sit several weeks at a time. Yes, with enough extra attention and expense you can make them work, but what's the point? -- Lanny Chambers St. Louis, MO '94C |
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pws wrote:
> Christopher Muto wrote: > >> pat, >> apparently johnson controls makes duralast (autozone) as well as die >> hard (sears)... >> http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.as...tentid=4023696 >> and I think panasonic makes the miata westco agm battery... which >> explains why for the most part it is found to be dependable (note >> frank berger's reported bad experiences). >> >> ps. how are texans dealing with the snow? anything like this... >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilMqUsa4Hbc > > Now that is funny. We have still not had any snow or ice in the Austin > area this year as far as I know. The last time that happened was long > ago, maybe 2006? That memory thing is fading fast. > > Pat saw this add on tv today and thought it was fitting to this thread... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctB6E_3OyCM |
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Christopher Muto wrote:
> pws wrote: >> BK wrote: >>> I don't know what the brand is, but I got mine from O'Reilly auto >>> parts, it's AGM and fit like the original. Under $100. Been in a >>> couple of years with no drama. >> >> >> This is a Duralast, which I think is both the name of the >> manufacturer and the battery? I have had great experiences with >> Duralast batteries in the past, but not for this car. >> >> It also fits like the original, vent hoses and all, but my luck has >> not been good, obviously. >> >> Pat > > pat, > apparently johnson controls makes duralast (autozone) as well as die > hard (sears)... > http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.as...tentid=4023696 > and I think panasonic makes the miata westco agm battery... which > explains why for the most part it is found to be dependable (note > frank berger's reported bad experiences). > > ps. how are texans dealing with the snow? anything like this... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilMqUsa4Hbc the Westco. I said I've gotten 3-4 years on them. Not THAT bad, just less than I might have expected from what I read here. My Miata is driven virtually every day, so sitting for extendend periods doesn't explain it. |
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Christopher Muto wrote:
> saw this add on tv today and thought it was fitting to this thread... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctB6E_3OyCM That is indeed appropriate! :-) Pat |
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Frank Berger wrote:
> the Westco. I said I've gotten 3-4 years on them. Not THAT bad, just > less than I might have expected from what I read here. My Miata is driven > virtually every day, so sitting for extendend periods doesn't explain it. That is about how long I have gotten out of them too. One explanation has been the summer heat, but I have seen batteries go for 6 or 7 years quite often, mainly on other vehicles. Pat |
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