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Old 05-21-2007
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A solar oven on the foredeck, oh joy, now there's a Real Good Reason we'll only eat cold candy bars during rough wx.

A solar charger for NiMh batteries is a real good idea though, since they self-discharge so badly that they're often dead in three weeks. NiCad are a much better way to go if you want to "charge now, use next week or next month".
Except supposedly the "Hybrio" batteries, NiMh that are supposed to hold their charge on the shelf.

Ah, technology.

Pass me another Snickers Bar, wouldya?
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