I would watch the classifides in your local paper. I bet there are a lot of generators that are going to go up for sale here pretty soon.I'd check the sporting goods department of any stores near you (meijers for one)With hunting season almost over, and Y2K not happening, I bet they put alot of the camping stuff on sale like lanterns,propane cook sets, ammo, stuff like that.
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Fix it right the first time, use Baling Wire !