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3 weeks ago | 
tapinto.net | Scott Miller |Darlene Cullen
The South Plainfield High School Drama Club is proud to announce this year’s Musical Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This live musical production will bring this amazing story to the community Friday, April 4 through Sunday April 6thBased on the Roald Dahl beloved classic, this musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brings this fascinating world to life on stage, blending themes and songs from the novel and movie productions with quite a few new twists.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
boattest.com | Scott Miller
By Scott MillerStocking up for fall and winter cruising can be challenging. With fluctuating temperatures and a variety of weather conditions, cruisers need to have the right gear and their summer and winter wardrobe changes. For all the effort put into provisioning and supplies, it’s imperative the captain doesn’t forget to pack the spare parts as well.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
marinalife.com | Scott Miller
A friend of mine recently replaced all 12 of the AGM batteries on his boat even though they were only one year old. I asked why after only one year did he need to change his batteries? He said he wasn’t “listening” to what his boat was telling him. As it turns out, the boat had a very extensive monitoring and sensor system and was alerting my friend, who was away from the boat for a week, that his shore power was intermittently on and off.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
marinalife.com | Scott Miller
Stocking up for fall and winter cruising can be challenging. With fluctuating temperatures and a variety of weather conditions, cruisers need to have the right gear and their summer and winter wardrobe changes. For all the effort put into provisioning and supplies, it’s imperative the captain doesn’t forget to pack the spare parts as well.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
boattest.com | Scott Miller
By Scott MillerMany of us watched the course of events in early November as the 92-foot Viking Pastime lost power to both engines and the generator and ended up grounding at Delray Beach, FL. According to Viking, the boat’s manufacturer, Pastime lost all power and the crew attempted to drop anchor by releasing the manual brake on the windlass. Unfortunately, the anchor’s devil claw got jammed in the deployment chute and rendered the anchor useless.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
boattest.com | Scott Miller
By Scott MillerWhether you’re just starting out your boating journey or you’re an experienced boater, finding yourself in restricted visibility can be a fearful and dangerous experience if you don’t know the rules. Most recreational boaters try not to set schedules when traveling in bad weather. But even the best planning can quickly change and surprise us with heavy fog or rain right when we enter an inlet or other heavy traffic area where navigation around other vessels is required.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
marinalife.com | Scott Miller
Whether you’re just starting out your boating journey or you’re an experienced boater, finding yourself in restricted visibility can be a fearful and dangerous experience if you don’t know the rules. Most recreational boaters try not to set schedules when traveling in bad weather. But even the best planning can quickly change and surprise us with heavy fog or rain right when we enter an inlet or other heavy traffic area where navigation around other vessels is required.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
marinalife.com | Scott Miller
During a recent conversation with my survey customers, they asked about boatyards and if there was a way to ensure they were choosing the right yard. By posing a few questions about their preferences for how they want to maintain their boat and what their cruising areas would be, I came up with a few questions to ask boatyard managers before selecting the ideal place. When it comes to boatyards, no two are alike.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
captivasanibel.com | Scott Miller
The word “orphan” conjures up images of a young, lonely child whose parents, for one reason or another, are no longer in the picture. The term usually isn’t associated with seniors who live alone. However, a staggering number of unmarried or widowed seniors live alone and lack a support system. In fact, a 2021 study by AARP reported that these “solo agers,” also known as “elder orphans,” make up 12% of the nation’s 50-plus population.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
marinalife.com | Scott Miller
A friend of mine traveled up from Florida this past spring to have the boatyard take care of a few maintenance items and then planned to cruise the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River for the summer before returning to Florida in the fall. It’s a great plan for Florida boaters who want to vacate Florida during hurricane season, and the Chesapeake offers a wide range of cruising destinations to explore.
