What is the best aluminum boat and motor combination that can be used for saltwater or freshwater that can be towed with a Mazda 6 wagon? [more inside]
posted by Craiggy83 on Mar 30, 2009 - 9 answers

My college roommate and I, after seeing home prices within 4 digits in some states, discussing the possibility of homeownership at the ripe age of 19. [more inside]
posted by DolorousEdd on Jan 8, 2009 - 29 answers

I own a home in the mountains of WNC. It is large and old (1895) and in fair condition. Fortunately, (and unfortunately), it is in an area that is experiencing a lot of influx by wealthy folks fleeing whatever. It is time to begin thinking about my next life. [more inside]
posted by haikuku on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

I just found my first four leaf clover. I was in a special place when I happened upon it. Is there anyway to make sure I will always have it (other than laminating it)? [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Apr 28, 2007 - 10 answers

I want a free-as-in-beer way to put in a ZIP+4 postal code and get back a latitude and longitude. Unless that's more precision than I need for terrestrial astronomy. [more inside]
posted by pax digita on Dec 12, 2006 - 6 answers

What do people know about the K2 Four R ski? It's not made anymore (I think 2003 was the last year it was in production). Is it a decent ski for an intermediate/advanced skier who usually stays on trails?
posted by rbs on Nov 28, 2006 - 5 answers