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It's been a long night or rather 'morning' and I've been thinking--a lot! And, I realize that many of us (me included) have been linking to the 'Library' by specific page, as in we look up the hosta we want to talk about or display and link it, with the link taking us to a specific alphabetical listing, the 'usual way' which is below our message! I'm thinking that even that may be prohibited and that Bob really wants us to ONLY link to the home-page as in this way: The Hosta Library rather than the way we've been doing it below! Whaaaa! It was SO MUCH FUN to be able to read along in our messages and then be able to 'click' and see the specific hosta being discussed so quickly BUT, if that is not what is desired by Bob, so be it and well it should be respected to be his wishes!! Sniff! If you read this, Bob, is there ANY way, we can have a special 'dispensation',, to be able to quickly get to one of your hostas more directly? Thought I'd ask--JUST IN CASE--it could happen!!! :o/ Here's how I've done it in the past, (maybe wrongly) besides the more recent 'in-message-click': Here is a link that might be useful: It's breakfast time--'H. Bacon and Eggs'

Just because a company says they don't onsell your address doesn't mean their staff don't do it on the sly. I once registered for a hot mail with Excite.com and within 24 hours I had 200 spams. Now someone passed my address on. Most of these companies like say iVillage rely on your curiosity and "You never know, I must open it because it may be something I want" attitude. I suppose most of you out there know about tracking cookies or tracking software loaded into your computer without your knowledge. So you unsubscribe. So what, you may still be sending info back to that site unless YOU remove the offending cookie/software. I have 2 spyware removers, 2 antivirus programs, a mail washer and a firewall and I still removed a trojan only the other day. The reason for two of each is what one misses the other may find. The trojan got in embedded in an email from a well respected manufacturer. A simple rule of thumb. Turn Preview Pane off permanently and If you don't recognise the sender SHIFT Delete it without opening it. Doug.

Thanks for both replies and All. I know what a Kick Back can do but indirect locking could void the connection. I did not look to see what was built into the Troy Built starter. Nor did I see enough power starting to be a danger IMO. I agree if the equipment is not starting properly, that needs to be addressed “FIRST”. That has not been my problem vs tired arms from excessive work as firewood, automotive, metal fabricating/repairs and Etc.. My body is rejecting a lot of my past work. I am adjusting by reducing my past work loads. I have only missed cutting my yard once in1984 since 1972 due to a Hernia operation. No problem with my main 6.5 Murray Mower starting 1st pull when primed and a low speed pull. My backup MTD usually takes a 2nd “harder pull” primed but easy as the Murray once it has been started (after emptying the bag). I only use it to work leaves. Basically I hired a helper to start it for me to run while he ran the smaller Murray (that is not self propelled). After the first start, it’s just as easy as the Murray as if there is a Compression Release. Any suggestion on that matter? I have gone to Electric Chainsaws due to my old 80s Poulans require “good pulls” do to no primer bulbs vs a choke. If needed away from home, I manually prime as yearly to run fresh treated gas (to start in 2-3 pulls). SRM Echo Trimmers basically starts 2nd pull with a Pull and Push Motion from both arms as with my small 16” chainsaws. I feel my stressed arms strength is my current problem that PT helps but easily relapse. My Dr is questioning if my Statins to reduce my Cholesterol is affecting me...