Post by: Aloha on February 23, 2015, 05:51:08 PM
I'll start,
Sunday we did a 4 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1400ft. I was with my youngest ( 15 ) and my roommate ( her age is her secret ) on an overcast day since we had a threat of rain all day. This was perfect for such steep ascent to the first of 2 summits we decided to forgo the second peak for another time.
Post by: NKlamerus on February 23, 2015, 06:48:42 PM
Post by: Grathr on February 23, 2015, 07:28:35 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 23, 2015, 08:51:54 PM
I also put gas in my Jeep....
Def
Post by: Yadda on February 23, 2015, 09:04:52 PM
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 23, 2015, 09:08:38 PM
Then shoveled snow and ice from around the barn doors.
Hammered up a few boards that came off.
Swapped a Quickattach bucket over to a snow plow and then back after the plowing was done.
Shoveled shavings into horse stalls.
Oh, and cut down two damaged pine trees.
Post by: mrynnr on February 24, 2015, 10:03:42 AM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 24, 2015, 10:15:08 AM
Post by: zoidberg on February 24, 2015, 10:35:11 AM
I went outside to get the mail and walked carefully in order to not fall on my butt :) It's a freaking ice rink out there.
Snow ninjas don't fall over. :pok:
Post by: mrynnr on February 24, 2015, 10:36:14 AM
i didn't say I was an ice ninja :P and I didn't fall hahaI went outside to get the mail and walked carefully in order to not fall on my butt :) It's a freaking ice rink out there.
Snow ninjas don't fall over. :pok:
Post by: zoidberg on February 24, 2015, 10:40:39 AM
i didn't say I was an ice ninja :P and I didn't fall hahaI went outside to get the mail and walked carefully in order to not fall on my butt :) It's a freaking ice rink out there.
Snow ninjas don't fall over. :pok:
Right, sure, I believe you. :D
Post by: dks on February 24, 2015, 11:02:26 AM
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o757/mrynnr/MT/77CB407C-95A2-4A71-A49C-7F7900D70CDA_zpswlwsbv3p.jpg)
So, nothing like mrynnr! :whistle:
Post by: ducttapetech on February 24, 2015, 11:19:39 AM
Been on snow removal detail.
Nate
Post by: Higgins617 on March 12, 2015, 12:56:32 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1003.jpg?m=1426117843)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1005.jpg?m=1426117845)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1006.jpg?m=1426117846)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1007.jpg?m=1426117848)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1004.jpg?m=1426117856)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1008.jpg?m=1426117863)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1009.jpg?m=1426117868)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1012.jpg?m=1426117871)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1013.jpg?m=1426117878)
Post by: Aloha on March 12, 2015, 01:03:04 AM
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Post by: Higgins617 on March 12, 2015, 09:51:50 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1019.jpg?m=1426192768)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1018.jpg?m=1426192768)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1017.jpg?m=1426192768)
Post by: Aloha on March 12, 2015, 10:54:03 PM
Post by: jzmtl on March 12, 2015, 11:01:19 PM
jie03 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDD4GLsnI3g#ws)
Post by: Higgins617 on March 13, 2015, 12:36:21 AM
While we lived in the mountains when I was just a kid I'm so glad mom decided she like the beaches more. Great you get out regardless and am I to assume you are still in your shorts? Your poor mom must have chased you around the house with warmer clothes on when you were a little one :rofl:.
Hahahahahaha :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Yes I was in shorts, and yes they did and still do! I miss bike season terribly.
Post by: Gareth on March 13, 2015, 12:38:43 AM
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/hike%201_zpski0yx3ly.jpg)
Path? What path? All I can see is this pond.......
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2011.54.32_zpszquaiomq.jpg)
Rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2014.12.18_zpsvduajm1b.jpg)
A very welcome wee bothy to stop and have a bite of lunch in.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/7381d83f-b61d-4798-93c6-d29c95905d14_zpsc0y5xfr6.jpg)
Me admiring the view.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2013.49.53_zpsjebjkxzo.jpg)
Heading home.
Post by: Higgins617 on March 13, 2015, 01:01:14 AM
I was out for a little hike with some friends a couple of weeks ago. Not what you'd call lovely weather, but actually nicer than the forecast said it was going to be. :D
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/hike%201_zpski0yx3ly.jpg)
Path? What path? All I can see is this pond.......
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2011.54.32_zpszquaiomq.jpg)
Rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2014.12.18_zpsvduajm1b.jpg)
A very welcome wee bothy to stop and have a bite of lunch in.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/7381d83f-b61d-4798-93c6-d29c95905d14_zpsc0y5xfr6.jpg)
Me admiring the view.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-03-01%2013.49.53_zpsjebjkxzo.jpg)
Heading home.
Your attire makes you look quite like your avatar! Looks like a good time, I like when weather can't squander plans.
Post by: Gareth on March 13, 2015, 01:14:50 AM
(http://www.tintin.com/tintin/albums/19tibet/tibet.jpg)
:D
Silly, I know, but it was actually pretty comfortable and pleasant to walk in. Especially nice was to not have that "swish" of Gore-Tex rubbing against itself.
Post by: Higgins617 on March 13, 2015, 01:20:21 AM
I was actually going for this kind of vibe:
(http://www.tintin.com/tintin/albums/19tibet/tibet.jpg)
:D
Silly, I know, but it was actually pretty comfortable and pleasant to walk in. Especially nice was to not have that "swish" of Gore-Tex rubbing against itself.
I'm typically in cargo shorts and a t-shirt, so I really can't talk :facepalm:
Post by: Gareth on March 13, 2015, 01:27:33 AM
;)
Post by: Higgins617 on March 13, 2015, 01:30:17 AM
Damn you and your reliably good weather!! :rant:
;)
Oh no mention of that, I'm just foolish :D. Had shorts on for my ride today, I think the high while I was riding was around 32 or so.
Post by: Gareth on March 13, 2015, 01:35:45 AM
Damn you and your reliably good weather!! :rant:
;)
Oh no mention of that, I'm just foolish :D. Had shorts on for my ride today, I think the high while I was riding was around 32 or so.
:facepalm: I'm actually OK with shorts in cold weather, but just a t-shirt? No thanks. :o
Post by: NKlamerus on March 13, 2015, 03:31:07 PM
Spring breakers are here, trash everywhere, they all drive "daddy's money" trucks, and the town is dead until lunch time because they are all hungover
Post by: Aloha on March 13, 2015, 03:41:49 PM
Any wild life out at this time? Last outing we had we saw a bunch of deer out, some wild turkeys, and wood peckers.
Post by: enki_ck on March 13, 2015, 11:00:03 PM
As for me, does fruit tree pruning count? :facepalm:
Post by: NKlamerus on March 18, 2015, 03:17:36 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Q7OXIhT.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on March 19, 2015, 10:50:20 PM
Post by: Gareth on March 19, 2015, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: zoidberg on March 19, 2015, 10:58:29 PM
Great pic mate. :cheers: Looks like a fantastic place for a hike.
+1 :tu:
Post by: derekmac on March 19, 2015, 11:58:23 PM
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Post by: captain spaulding on March 20, 2015, 01:49:18 AM
Shoveld 243 feet of snow. OK, maybe not that much, but it felt like that much!!!!
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Probably more like 43 feet. :P
Post by: Aloha on March 22, 2015, 10:16:18 PM
I couldn't get a better picture but according to my phone its fairly close. I would be confident in using this method to strike out in the direction based off the sun compass.
Post by: Higgins617 on March 23, 2015, 03:24:49 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1035.jpg?m=1427077235)
Does preparing for outdoor activities count? :think: :rant:
Post by: eddie1115 on March 23, 2015, 03:31:23 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1036.jpg?m=1427077235)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1035.jpg?m=1427077235)
Does preparing for outdoor activities count? :think: :rant:
If it does, I have a hike planned for next weekend and I've been pouring over my gear in preparation.
Other than that, I went to the zoo with my kids the other day :)
Post by: mrynnr on March 23, 2015, 03:40:07 AM
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o757/mrynnr/MT/D3DA452E-3306-4811-89A1-DBB2E324A957_zpsblqhuqiu.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/mrynnr/media/MT/D3DA452E-3306-4811-89A1-DBB2E324A957_zpsblqhuqiu.jpg.html)So much warmer now. 46 degrees recently... :tu:
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2015, 04:35:27 AM
Cutie ;)
Post by: dks on March 23, 2015, 07:30:43 AM
Post by: mrynnr on March 23, 2015, 07:37:04 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 23, 2015, 11:30:32 AM
Spent some needed time outside exploring local trails and a creek. We got some much needed rain a few weeks ago so lots of wild growth. Played around with a sun compass which surprisingly worked pretty well. If you were lost the sun compass would be better than walking aimlessly in a direction.Cool pics! Nice work on the shadow stick.
I couldn't get a better picture but according to my phone its fairly close. I would be confident in using this method to strike out in the direction based off the sun compass.
Post by: ducttapetech on March 23, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1036.jpg?m=1427077235)Not sure Higgs, but cool pics none the less.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1035.jpg?m=1427077235)
Does preparing for outdoor activities count? :think: :rant:
Post by: ducttapetech on March 23, 2015, 11:33:07 AM
Went to the zoo a few weeks ago... Didn't realize it was 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily we were prepared. She's got snow pants and a jacket underneath this too...She a cutie.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o757/mrynnr/MT/D3DA452E-3306-4811-89A1-DBB2E324A957_zpsblqhuqiu.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/mrynnr/media/MT/D3DA452E-3306-4811-89A1-DBB2E324A957_zpsblqhuqiu.jpg.html)So much warmer now. 46 degrees recently... :tu:
Post by: Higgins617 on March 25, 2015, 02:14:21 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1037.jpg?m=1427245944)
Post by: Aloha on March 25, 2015, 02:24:05 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 25, 2015, 10:52:01 AM
Post by: pfrsantos on March 25, 2015, 05:18:05 PM
Does that count?...
Post by: Aloha on March 25, 2015, 05:20:03 PM
I went out to lunch a few hours ago...
Does that count?...
Only if you sat outside and ate lunch :tu:
Post by: pfrsantos on March 25, 2015, 06:03:55 PM
I went out to lunch a few hours ago...
Does that count?...
Only if you sat outside and ate lunch :tu:
You crazy?! It was only 18º Celsius! And there's lots o'pigeons outside. And from time to time a small cloud covered the sun! Not to mention the pigeons! And the trees drop leaves on you! And there's pigeons on the trees, too! And cats! Cats everywhere! Because o'the pigeons!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Aloha on March 25, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
I went out to lunch a few hours ago...
Does that count?...
Only if you sat outside and ate lunch :tu:
You crazy?! It was only 18º Celsius! And there's lots o'pigeons outside. And from time to time a small cloud covered the sun! Not to mention the pigeons! And the trees drop leaves on you! And there's pigeons on the trees, too! And cats! Cats everywhere! Because o'the pigeons!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Ok well only if you ate your lunch while looking out the window.
BTW :pok: shhhhh I think Metro makes sling shots :whistle:
Post by: ducttapetech on March 25, 2015, 07:52:07 PM
Nate
Post by: Megan on March 25, 2015, 08:04:13 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on March 25, 2015, 08:10:02 PM
I went out to lunch a few hours ago...
Does that count?...
Only if you sat outside and ate lunch :tu:
You crazy?! It was only 18º Celsius! And there's lots o'pigeons outside. And from time to time a small cloud covered the sun! Not to mention the pigeons! And the trees drop leaves on you! And there's pigeons on the trees, too! And cats! Cats everywhere! Because o'the pigeons!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Ok well only if you ate your lunch while looking out the window.
BTW :pok: shhhhh I think Metro makes sling shots :whistle:
I tried to, but the difference in lighting hurt my eyes, so I stoped...
:facepalm:
Post by: ducttapetech on March 25, 2015, 08:16:18 PM
Shoveling :(At least your be will stay cold. Keep your chin up girl, it will be all melted and warm soon.
Nate
Post by: pfrsantos on March 25, 2015, 08:44:28 PM
Shoveling :(At least your be will stay cold. Keep your chin up girl, it will be all melted and warm soon.
Nate
Why will her chin be all melted and warm?! Is it radioactive snow?!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 08:45:50 PM
Post by: BASguy on March 26, 2015, 02:52:40 AM
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Post by: Aloha on March 26, 2015, 04:47:34 AM
Took the horses and dogs on a romp in the Superstitions. Made for a good weekend.
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Sounds like a great time.
Post by: BASguy on March 26, 2015, 05:17:30 AM
Yeah, got in a little target shooting to boot.Took the horses and dogs on a romp in the Superstitions. Made for a good weekend.
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Sounds like a great time.
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Post by: Aloha on March 26, 2015, 06:02:41 AM
Yeah, got in a little target shooting to boot.Took the horses and dogs on a romp in the Superstitions. Made for a good weekend.
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Sounds like a great time.
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That just went from great time to AWESOME time. It's always nice to get out and get away like that. Glad you got to go enjoy yourself and your four legged friends as well.
Post by: bmot on March 26, 2015, 09:27:25 AM
Even made a pic of the city from a particularly high one:
(http://i.imgur.com/6hJpXZy.jpg)
Post by: Megan on March 26, 2015, 11:15:33 AM
Shoveling :(At least your be will stay cold. Keep your chin up girl, it will be all melted and warm soon.
Nate
Why will her chin be all melted and warm?! Is it radioactive snow?!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Someday it will melt. Someday.
Post by: NKlamerus on March 26, 2015, 01:16:47 PM
I really want to start logging Miles as a I walk the lakes. I think I would surprise myself.
Post by: pfrsantos on March 26, 2015, 04:50:45 PM
Post by: derekmac on March 26, 2015, 08:40:36 PM
I'm not so sure about that... :ahhhShoveling :(At least your be will stay cold. Keep your chin up girl, it will be all melted and warm soon.
Nate
Why will her chin be all melted and warm?! Is it radioactive snow?!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Someday it will melt. Someday.
Post by: Megan on March 26, 2015, 08:41:08 PM
Post by: BASguy on March 27, 2015, 01:36:15 AM
Yeah, got in a little target shooting to boot.Took the horses and dogs on a romp in the Superstitions. Made for a good weekend.
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Sounds like a great time.
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That just went from great time to AWESOME time. It's always nice to get out and get away like that. Glad you got to go enjoy yourself and your four legged friends as well.
Yeah, the dogs seem to have the most fun. I wish I had that kind of energy. The nights are cool, but not cold so it was perfect for a bedroll overnighter. Awesome view of the stars.
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Post by: bmot on March 28, 2015, 12:16:32 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/MzOrqOT.jpg)
and a bad pic of the bike:
(http://i.imgur.com/4fgQXWH.jpg)
The saddlebag really has some good reflection :)
Post by: mrynnr on March 28, 2015, 12:19:45 AM
Post by: Megan on March 28, 2015, 03:32:01 PM
Played out in the yard. Took some pics of Mya and my girly farmer lol.
What girly farmer? I think I've missed that.
Post by: enki_ck on March 28, 2015, 04:31:33 PM
Played out in the yard. Took some pics of Mya and my girly farmer lol.
What girly farmer? I think I've missed that.
The one in her profile pic. ;)
Also --> CLICKY (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37820.msg1061347.html#msg1061347)
Post by: pfrsantos on March 28, 2015, 04:44:08 PM
Rain tonight!!!!!!!!
I won't! And you can't make me rain! You're not my mom!
:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:
Post by: NKlamerus on March 28, 2015, 07:00:11 PM
(http://cdn.lolhappens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/AtfirstIwaslikeOMGandthenIsawit.png)Oops...definetly noticed the Jewish (Goliath grouper) first
You ever seen them things on fishing shows? I watched one episode where they used LIVE STINGRAYS as bait!!!
I can also tell you the reel in the bottom is a penn. Probably 750ss, flouro leader rigged to a circle hook and live bait. The boat is most likely a cabin cruiser with a tuna tower, considering the teak wood rails I would assume Cabo or Viking.
I might have a slight problem........
Post by: Grathr on March 28, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
Post by: N_N_R on March 28, 2015, 07:34:24 PM
(http://cdn.lolhappens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/AtfirstIwaslikeOMGandthenIsawit.png)
:rofl: :rofl: Good to know I'm not gay.
Post by: dks on March 28, 2015, 07:47:14 PM
Post by: mrynnr on March 28, 2015, 08:38:25 PM
the lavender farmer :) .... And it looks like Nikola already answered... Thanks Nikola! I'm late oops :)Played out in the yard. Took some pics of Mya and my girly farmer lol.
What girly farmer? I think I've missed that.
Post by: BASguy on March 29, 2015, 01:58:56 AM
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Post by: Higgins617 on March 29, 2015, 03:00:55 AM
I noticed the spinning reel as opposed to a bait casting reel for that monster..... What?.....Don't tell me you guys didn't see that too.
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I don't think I've ever seen a salt water baitcaster actually.
Post by: BASguy on March 29, 2015, 03:33:53 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Fsing-Magnetic-Salsmurfer-Baitcast-Baitcasting/dp/B00MOPC17O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1427592688&sr=1-7I noticed the spinning reel as opposed to a bait casting reel for that monster..... What?.....Don't tell me you guys didn't see that too.
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I don't think I've ever seen a salt water baitcaster actually.
Now you have
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-3Xcw44bYYhYuY/jaws_1975_fishing_rod_part_2/
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Post by: bmot on March 29, 2015, 04:28:48 AM
I noticed the spinning reel as opposed to a bait casting reel for that monster..... What?.....Don't tell me you guys didn't see that too.
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Ha, I barely know the difference between a net and a rod... :facepalm:
Post by: Higgins617 on March 29, 2015, 04:29:19 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Fsing-Magnetic-Salsmurfer-Baitcast-Baitcasting/dp/B00MOPC17O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1427592688&sr=1-7I noticed the spinning reel as opposed to a bait casting reel for that monster..... What?.....Don't tell me you guys didn't see that too.
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I don't think I've ever seen a salt water baitcaster actually.
Now you have
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-3Xcw44bYYhYuY/jaws_1975_fishing_rod_part_2/
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Indeed I have lol. Granted I don't fish salt much, and when I do it's surf casting so I have a spinner for that.
Post by: BASguy on March 29, 2015, 04:54:10 AM
You gave me an opening to a share a clip from my all time favorite moviehttp://www.amazon.com/Fsing-Magnetic-Salsmurfer-Baitcast-Baitcasting/dp/B00MOPC17O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1427592688&sr=1-7 (http://www.amazon.com/Fsing-Magnetic-Salsmurfer-Baitcast-Baitcasting/dp/B00MOPC17O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1427592688&sr=1-7)I noticed the spinning reel as opposed to a bait casting reel for that monster..... What?.....Don't tell me you guys didn't see that too.
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I don't think I've ever seen a salt water baitcaster actually.
Now you have
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-3Xcw44bYYhYuY/jaws_1975_fishing_rod_part_2/ (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-3Xcw44bYYhYuY/jaws_1975_fishing_rod_part_2/)
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Indeed I have lol. Granted I don't fish salt much, and when I do it's surf casting so I have a spinner for that.
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Post by: eddie1115 on March 30, 2015, 05:11:27 AM
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Post by: Higgins617 on March 30, 2015, 05:24:07 AM
Quick overnighter down in the Ozarks.
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Ah damn, that's pretty. We don't have a lot of areas like that here, everything here is pretty densely packed so you can't see much through the trees.
Post by: eddie1115 on March 30, 2015, 05:29:10 AM
Post by: Higgins617 on March 30, 2015, 06:02:42 AM
I agree! Apparently it gets better as it gets greener, but I couldn't wait :) Might have to go back, it was about 2 hours away.
In my book I'd definitely say it was worth the drive, good for you man!
Post by: eddie1115 on March 30, 2015, 06:35:51 AM
Yeah, thanks!I agree! Apparently it gets better as it gets greener, but I couldn't wait :) Might have to go back, it was about 2 hours away.
In my book I'd definitely say it was worth the drive, good for you man!
Post by: zoidberg on March 30, 2015, 08:38:06 AM
Post by: Gareth on March 30, 2015, 08:41:20 AM
Hopefully I'm taking my brother-in-law out for a paddle this morning. Somewhat weather dependent though. :-\
Post by: ducttapetech on March 30, 2015, 11:42:31 AM
Nate
Post by: eddie1115 on March 30, 2015, 04:48:53 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 30, 2015, 04:51:09 PM
Nate
Post by: derekmac on March 30, 2015, 05:35:21 PM
I say that every time when I am out.You haven't been out with some of the people I have. :ahhh
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Post by: pfrsantos on March 30, 2015, 05:52:03 PM
Thanks all, really was a nice time. Only complaint, it was too short :)
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 30, 2015, 05:53:44 PM
Nate
Post by: pfrsantos on March 30, 2015, 06:08:02 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on April 01, 2015, 11:04:34 AM
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Looking back down:(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171959.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171959.jpg.html)
The view over the other side:(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171440.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171440.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171426.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_171426.jpg.html)
And coming back down again:(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_174710.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_174710.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_175455.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Rapaki%20Track%2029-03-2015/20150329_175455.jpg.html)
Post by: Gareth on April 01, 2015, 11:40:52 PM
Post by: Higgins617 on April 02, 2015, 12:36:06 AM
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Got in a nice 2.5 hour hike today after class got out, weather was actually pretty nice for a change. Tomorrow is supposed to break 50!!!!
Post by: ducttapetech on April 02, 2015, 01:19:35 AM
Nate
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2015, 01:29:23 AM
Post by: mrynnr on April 02, 2015, 06:00:52 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 02, 2015, 06:17:32 AM
Post by: Grathr on April 02, 2015, 06:34:25 AM
Looking good guys.
+1 :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on April 03, 2015, 10:54:41 PM
Went out to some friends cabin today.Looks like a nice spot. :tu:
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Post by: NKlamerus on April 03, 2015, 10:59:02 PM
Usually on Fridays we don't have any.....
Post by: Yadda on April 04, 2015, 03:30:31 AM
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That's us mobile
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 05, 2015, 03:08:28 PM
Gah, starting to feel like a caged animal. Been awhile since the dog and I have been out.
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Post by: Grathr on April 05, 2015, 03:13:36 PM
No problem! I have been wanting to get out myself and was hoping to today. Looks like I won't be able too, again.
Gah, starting to feel like a caged animal. Been awhile since the dog and I have been out.
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Thats too bad :(
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Post by: derekmac on April 06, 2015, 12:27:35 AM
Post by: Aloha on April 06, 2015, 05:40:53 AM
Beautiful pics man!!
^^^
This
Higgs tell me you didnt have shorts on :pok:
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Post by: bounding star on April 06, 2015, 08:21:28 AM
Post by: derekmac on April 06, 2015, 03:04:08 PM
As soon as it's spring time, it's shorts time! It's -6°C (22°F), and I'll be wearing shorts today. :tu: Suns out, white legs out!! :rofl:Beautiful pics man!!
^^^
This
Higgs tell me you didnt have shorts on :pok:
Post by: Higgins617 on April 06, 2015, 03:43:09 PM
Beautiful pics man!!
^^^
This
Higgs tell me you didnt have shorts on :pok:
Sadly I did not:/ The two days before that I did though! Nobody told the north that its spring so the temperature was around 25 F
Post by: Syncop8r on April 07, 2015, 01:50:34 AM
Post by: Higgins617 on April 07, 2015, 03:40:37 AM
Well, I tried! I even played the two rod game leaving one casted with live worms on it while playing with various lures on the other. Not a single bite:/ Though this pond is stocked with Trout and I only had bass gear in my truck, so I think I was fighting a losing battle. Nice nonetheless. Sat and fished with the Red Sox opening day broadcast on the radio with a hot dog and a mountain dew, then hit the antique shop across the street.
Post by: Aloha on April 07, 2015, 05:59:59 AM
Post by: gregozedobe on April 07, 2015, 08:56:26 AM
* Eucalyptus Pauciflora
Post by: bounding star on April 07, 2015, 09:12:30 AM
Dug out a largish gum tree* stump. It had borers and termites in the base (but not enough to make it easy to dig out). My body is now rejecting me ;)Did ya run outa' gelignite or somthing?
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 07, 2015, 11:18:16 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1200.jpg?m=1428370598)A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work.
Well, I tried! I even played the two rod game leaving one casted with live worms on it while playing with various lures on the other. Not a single bite:/ Though this pond is stocked with Trout and I only had bass gear in my truck, so I think I was fighting a losing battle. Nice nonetheless. Sat and fished with the Red Sox opening day broadcast on the radio with a hot dog and a mountain dew, then hit the antique shop across the street.
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Post by: gregozedobe on April 07, 2015, 01:47:23 PM
Dug out a largish gum tree* stump. It had borers and termites in the base (but not enough to make it easy to dig out). My body is now rejecting me ;)Did ya run outa' gelignite or somthing?
* Eucalyptus Pauciflora
It was a bit close to both my house and next door's (in suburbia), so me and the missus decided it was a candidate for some fitness training. I've heard of too many horror stories of the "percussive" method of removing stumps even when they are well away from civilisation, let alone in town.
I cut the roots with an old axe and work the pick, then I rest while she digs out some dirt, then she rests while I cut/pick, repeat until there is nothing substantial holding the stump in the ground. It's not too bad as a high intensity work-out for the upper body.
Post by: ToolJoe on April 07, 2015, 04:58:25 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1200.jpg?m=1428370598)A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work.
Well, I tried! I even played the two rod game leaving one casted with live worms on it while playing with various lures on the other. Not a single bite:/ Though this pond is stocked with Trout and I only had bass gear in my truck, so I think I was fighting a losing battle. Nice nonetheless. Sat and fished with the Red Sox opening day broadcast on the radio with a hot dog and a mountain dew, then hit the antique shop across the street.
Any day with Mountain Dew is still better than a good day at work.
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Post by: Gareth on April 07, 2015, 05:07:16 PM
Post by: Higgins617 on April 12, 2015, 12:05:27 AM
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Post by: 3F on April 12, 2015, 03:40:31 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 12, 2015, 04:43:34 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on April 12, 2015, 05:57:49 AM
Took my grandsons on a hike today.....nothing rivoting because we're in Florida.....but we've been doing these for 4 years now!
Excellent. :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on April 12, 2015, 05:58:58 AM
Built a fire after tearing an old shed down.Good times. 8)
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Post by: eddie1115 on April 12, 2015, 07:17:40 AM
Built a fire after tearing an old shed down.Great picture!
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 12, 2015, 02:44:33 PM
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 12, 2015, 08:54:51 PM
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Post by: Grathr on April 12, 2015, 08:59:08 PM
Nice pics!
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Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2015, 12:41:33 AM
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 13, 2015, 01:26:00 AM
Cracking looking dog too mate :)
Post by: ducttapetech on April 13, 2015, 01:59:46 AM
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Post by: Higgins617 on April 16, 2015, 06:41:39 AM
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Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2015, 08:06:45 AM
Post by: mrynnr on April 16, 2015, 09:00:57 AM
Post by: dks on April 16, 2015, 09:19:23 AM
Hard core !! :D :D
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Post by: 3F on April 27, 2015, 11:21:07 PM
He worked like a grown man.....kicked my A$$~~
Post by: Higgins617 on April 28, 2015, 06:00:58 PM
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I got to help build this.
Post by: Syncop8r on April 29, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 29, 2015, 05:19:37 PM
Nate
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Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2015, 06:08:16 PM
Spent the afternoon yesterday with my 5 year old grandson splitting wood and digging up fatwood root!!
He worked like a grown man.....kicked my A$$~~
LIKE A BOSS :salute:
What tool is on his hip?
Post by: Higgins617 on April 29, 2015, 06:44:14 PM
Cool Higgs! I see the snow is finally gone up there.
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Took long enough!! We still passed small pockets with snow, it was out at Wachusett mountain and the ski part still had quite a bit.
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Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2015, 04:35:26 PM
This was a couple of days just to reset and relax. Mostly sat around camp and practiced fire making, did some whittling, tested out a couple knives I recently acquired, and ate a bunch.
I use my phone to take pictures and while I always have every intention on taking plenty I also most often leave my phone in my truck.
Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2015, 04:50:50 PM
I was splitting wood with my Anza and son of a gun this knife was a beast. The oak was knotty and hard but the knife proved capable.
I also got to try out my Trangia ( stove ). I need to make a pot stand but while at camp I improvised one. The stove is a great piece of gear but needs a wind screen, the winds at camp were about 20mph at times.
There are a couple of fire roads as this area is prone to wild fires and sadly a few years ago was hit pretty bad.
Post by: detron on June 28, 2015, 04:54:11 PM
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Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2015, 05:01:03 PM
Lots of wood peckers in the area and a great variety of trees. Cedar, Oak, Pine, Manzanita and others. We trekked to a water fall however with the drought in California it wasn't much a fall.
I love this area and often come back. I avoid the busy time and end up having this whole camp ground to myself. The rangers area great and will patrol the area at night but otherwise we are left to ourselves.
Post by: detron on June 28, 2015, 05:01:28 PM
I stood in the pissing rain watching Paloma Faith sing yesterday with my better third at Bedgebury nature park, does that count :think: :D
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 28, 2015, 05:04:33 PM
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Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2015, 05:12:17 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on July 01, 2015, 11:07:31 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2015, 01:35:20 PM
I took the dog for a walk.
And, I presume, yourself? :pok:
Post by: zoidberg on July 01, 2015, 01:38:17 PM
I took the dog for a walk.
And, I presume, yourself? :pok:
Nar, he went walking, I took pics and waited. :P
Post by: Gareth on July 10, 2015, 11:57:46 PM
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She even made me lunch, for a change. :D
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Post by: Crocker on July 11, 2015, 12:19:34 AM
Hike. I forget what I carried, likely a Buck knife and Fox whistle, two Lab crosses, Nike Airs on my feet.
Yard work at home this week. Again, the Soldier's knife, Gerber Crucial, Buck Spitfire, various garden tools.
One would think I'd be in better shape...but...not.
Post by: zoidberg on July 11, 2015, 05:48:13 AM
Went for a walk in the woods today with my daughter.
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She even made me lunch, for a change. :D
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Good to see you remembered to bring the pot grips along. :facepalm:
Post by: Aloha on July 11, 2015, 06:48:47 AM
Recently I made the time to get out on some trails to count my pace. I went up trails, down trails, as well as semi flat. I didn't realize how long I was out till my belly started rumbling.
Post by: Gareth on July 11, 2015, 11:21:22 AM
Went for a walk in the woods today with my daughter.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-07-10%2013.08.11_zps2gwmla3j.jpg)
She even made me lunch, for a change. :D
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-07-10%2012.22.57_zpsjlkya7ni.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2015-07-10%2012.29.15_zpsknebd8b9.jpg)
Good to see you remembered to bring the pot grips along. :facepalm:
Those I did. However I did forget to pack matches and had to make a detour to pick some up. :-[
Post by: Higgins617 on July 20, 2015, 01:06:03 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1435.jpg?m=1437345976)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1443.jpg?m=1437345978)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1460.jpg?m=1437345983)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1461.jpg?m=1437345987)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1458.jpg?m=1437345987)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1456.jpg?m=1437345989)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1459.jpg?m=1437345989)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1462.jpg?m=1437345997)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1463.jpg?m=1437345998)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1469.jpg?m=1437346003)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1470.jpg?m=1437346010)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1471.jpg?m=1437346010)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1472.jpg?m=1437346014)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1479.jpg?m=1437346118)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1491.jpg?m=1437346132)
Post by: Aloha on July 20, 2015, 02:45:40 AM
Post by: zoidberg on July 20, 2015, 01:26:57 PM
Looks like a great place to spend any amount of time.
+1 :tu:
Post by: Gareth on July 21, 2015, 01:27:51 AM
Looks like a great place to spend any amount of time.
+1 :tu:
Absolutely +1 :tu:
Post by: bounding star on July 24, 2015, 05:43:11 AM
Post by: bounding star on July 24, 2015, 12:36:26 PM
Post by: Crocker on August 27, 2015, 12:44:40 AM
I hate bug repellent so I have to keep moving, and at my age and fitness that means pacing myself.
I always carry the whistle, folding knife and/or multi-tool and/or small sheath knife, sun hat and bike helmet, water, and whatever else I need, but try to keep it light.
Post by: Aloha on August 27, 2015, 02:51:26 AM
Since my summer place is on the Bruce Trail I sound better than I am when I say I hike it a lot. The trail goes by my front door. However, it's not far from some pretty rugged hiking and biking so I do that often, especially this year. I've been throwing my bicycle in the pickup truck and driving to various trailheads to ride, it avoids the boring and exhausting road riding, even ditching my bike and hiking where the bike won't go easily.
I hate bug repellent so I have to keep moving, and at my age and fitness that means pacing myself.
I always carry the whistle, folding knife and/or multi-tool and/or small sheath knife, sun hat and bike helmet, water, and whatever else I need, but try to keep it light.
Sounds like a great place to live. I love just being outdoors whether hiking, walking, or sitting somewhere beautiful. Sure would love a few pics of some of your trails.
Post by: Aloha on September 07, 2015, 11:48:14 PM
I brought my Swisschamp SOS kit and a small fixed blade plus a small first aid kit. It was very hot out 93F so a few hours is all we could manage. Nice good sweat and back to the car we went.
Post by: NKlamerus on September 08, 2015, 01:15:48 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 12, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 12, 2015, 12:23:27 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 12, 2015, 12:30:25 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 12, 2015, 12:34:00 AM
Post by: campussecurity on September 12, 2015, 03:57:04 AM
Post by: SAKnight on September 12, 2015, 04:50:33 AM
Went for a little fishing trip! Got to use the recent purchase from Saknight! (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/07/3047a589e482a07af951f49fe8fb2566.jpg)
Glad to see it put to use, it's been too long :tu:
Coloswiss those are great!
Post by: campussecurity on September 13, 2015, 05:34:49 AM
we like to keep our safes topped off just in case.
Post by: Syncop8r on September 13, 2015, 01:04:16 PM
Down the road...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_151604.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_151604.jpg.html)
Along the lane and over the bridge...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_152254.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_152254.jpg.html)
Stopping to enjoy the view...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153017.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153017.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153354.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153354.jpg.html)
Under the road...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153533.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153533.jpg.html)
To here...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153917.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_153917.jpg.html)
Through the forest...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_154908.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_154908.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_155416.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_155416.jpg.html)
To the beach!
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_155853.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_155853.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_160111.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_160111.jpg.html)
Uphill...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162402.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162402.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162751.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162751.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162948.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_162948.jpg.html)
Heading home...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_164903.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_164903.jpg.html)
Up the valley...
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_170217.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_170217.jpg.html)
Home.
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_171406.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Bike%20Ride%20Riwaka%20-%20Kaiteriteri%2013-09-2015/20150913_171406.jpg.html)
Post by: Aloha on September 13, 2015, 03:58:24 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on September 13, 2015, 07:19:36 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on September 20, 2015, 06:01:24 PM
Post by: sir_mike on September 20, 2015, 07:32:37 PM
Thx.
Post by: Wilfried on September 20, 2015, 10:42:11 PM
Post by: detron on September 20, 2015, 11:04:10 PM
Post by: Aloha on September 20, 2015, 11:06:24 PM
hiked 12.2 miles today
:tu:
Post by: styx on September 21, 2015, 06:25:29 AM
hiked 12.2 miles today
Willingly? On purpose? That is great :drink:
Post by: Yadda on September 21, 2015, 07:36:25 PM
Post by: Yadda on September 21, 2015, 07:38:08 PM
I went out to buy some of my favorite tobacco... :D
Looks like Sigmund Freud.....
Post by: Wilfried on September 21, 2015, 09:19:24 PM
I went out to buy some of my favorite tobacco... :D
Looks like Sigmund Freud.....
If you say so... :D
Post by: hellsing on September 23, 2015, 02:24:33 PM
Post by: zoidberg on September 23, 2015, 02:26:50 PM
I've done some horse riding with 3 friends (my fiancée and two other girls), 30km in small hills. Like almost every weekend.
:worthless:
Post by: Syncop8r on September 28, 2015, 01:27:33 PM
I've done some horse riding with 3 friends (my fiancée and two other girls), 30km in small hills. Like almost every weekend.
:worthless:
Yes... pics of the scenery, of course.
Post by: NKlamerus on October 04, 2015, 10:55:46 PM
And cleaned up the boat parts (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/04/7d85ed11133700eb41eba25738221b10.jpg)
Post by: sir_mike on October 04, 2015, 11:24:42 PM
Had the old yellow SC in my pocket all day. :tu:
Post by: sLaughterMed on October 06, 2015, 12:40:51 AM
Yesterday me and the wifey hiked around 5-6 miles or so on some trails, then checked out a few others for near future hikes!!Nice! You mentioned you had just started, is this something new you are trying, or something you've done for a while, and just picked back up?
Had the old yellow SC in my pocket all day. :tu:
Post by: sir_mike on October 06, 2015, 01:25:30 AM
Yesterday me and the wifey hiked around 5-6 miles or so on some trails, then checked out a few others for near future hikes!!Nice! You mentioned you had just started, is this something new you are trying, or something you've done for a while, and just picked back up?
Had the old yellow SC in my pocket all day. :tu:
It is more of picked back up as I used to do some of this by myself quite some time ago but quit for awhile as the wife didn't want to go but now as she is wanting to go so we are picking this back up together so you could say it is new! It has been great to see all the cool areas just around where we live, the trails that follow rivers, lakes etc. :tu:
Post by: NKlamerus on October 06, 2015, 05:12:32 AM
Post by: anon on October 07, 2015, 03:46:33 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on October 08, 2015, 01:31:51 AM
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 08, 2015, 01:44:45 AM
Post by: Aloha on October 12, 2015, 04:43:27 PM
Post by: dks on October 12, 2015, 06:17:43 PM
Post by: sir_mike on October 12, 2015, 06:33:50 PM
Just walked around there awhile then headed home!
Friday we drove from Wisconsin back to Michigan via the Upper Peninsula (we live in the lower Peninsula) so big loop around, across the Mackinaw bridge at nite was kinda cool. I also seen a good size herd of Elk, about six or seven of them which was pretty cool. No mouse though! :)
Post by: ducttapetech on October 12, 2015, 06:37:12 PM
Explored a once well used trolly car rail line and old mining area. There's roughly 8k acres of hiking and exploring to do in this river valley. The area was reclaimed after years of decay. The trail path travels under a very busy highway which was neat. We did about 5 miles on trails and ventured a bit off the beaten path as well.Nice pics! Looks like a good area to go exploring.
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: ducttapetech on October 12, 2015, 06:39:28 PM
We went out to a scenic trail on Saturday to check out some color change but it was only about 20-25% change so too early for that. There was some but not too much. Most trees looked like paint brushes, green with the tips all colored in red/orange/yellow!
Just walked around there awhile then headed home!
Friday we drove from Wisconsin back to Michigan via the Upper Peninsula (we live in the lower Peninsula) so big loop around, across the Mackinaw bridge at nite was kinda cool. I also seen a good size herd of Elk, about six or seven of them which was pretty cool. No mouse though! :)
Cool trip. Been along since I have been in the UP. Always love crossing the Mackinaw bridge.
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: NKlamerus on October 12, 2015, 08:21:19 PM
Maybe November.
One of our treestands was struck by lightning I would love to go look and see if any glass was made at the foot of the tree.
Post by: Higgins617 on October 12, 2015, 10:40:42 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1669.jpg?m=1444680682)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1668.jpg?m=1444680633)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1666.jpg?m=1444680586)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1665.jpg?m=1444680532)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1664.jpg?m=1444680389)
Went for a nice ride
Post by: Aloha on October 12, 2015, 10:49:11 PM
Post by: sir_mike on October 12, 2015, 10:52:55 PM
We went out to a scenic trail on Saturday to check out some color change but it was only about 20-25% change so too early for that. There was some but not too much. Most trees looked like paint brushes, green with the tips all colored in red/orange/yellow!
Just walked around there awhile then headed home!
Friday we drove from Wisconsin back to Michigan via the Upper Peninsula (we live in the lower Peninsula) so big loop around, across the Mackinaw bridge at nite was kinda cool. I also seen a good size herd of Elk, about six or seven of them which was pretty cool. No mouse though! :)
Cool trip. Been along since I have been in the UP. Always love crossing the Mackinaw bridge.
That's us mobile.
Nate
Yeah, the trip was nice and Wisconsin and some area of the UP had some nice color change too at least til it got dark out! I forgot to mention that! I also forgot to mention that besides not seeing any Mouse, I didn't see any Sasquatch either! LOL
Post by: Higgins617 on October 12, 2015, 10:53:29 PM
Nice trails you got there. Got some cool technical stuff to keep it fun.
Only about 10-15 minutes away from the dorm too! I'll be heading back soon.
Post by: NKlamerus on October 13, 2015, 05:35:42 AM
Glad you went bud, Looks awesomeNice trails you got there. Got some cool technical stuff to keep it fun.
Only about 10-15 minutes away from the dorm too! I'll be heading back soon.
Sitting on the dock right now, 6 lines out with no hits
Post by: NKlamerus on October 13, 2015, 05:36:00 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 13, 2015, 11:33:00 AM
.
Looks delicious.
Post by: dks on October 13, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Post by: ToolJoe on October 13, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on October 13, 2015, 06:54:34 PM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: NKlamerus on October 13, 2015, 11:45:11 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/13/770dd461db55e48a1773bceb95e042a5.jpg)
Post by: ducttapetech on October 14, 2015, 12:18:47 AM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: Higgins617 on October 14, 2015, 02:53:57 AM
Cleaned up everything from last night, me and GF are walking now every evening too
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/13/770dd461db55e48a1773bceb95e042a5.jpg)
Where's the big one? :D
Post by: NKlamerus on October 14, 2015, 02:57:10 AM
Ha, gotteeeeem!!Cleaned up everything from last night, me and GF are walking now every evening too
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/13/770dd461db55e48a1773bceb95e042a5.jpg)
Where's the big one? :D
This thing pulled 150 yards if braid down to the backing on the spool, needless to say I was going a little crazy!!
Post by: NKlamerus on October 14, 2015, 03:00:21 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/13/3e8b81df743c7c180f58d9a5d8f8e550.jpg)
And of course, I carried my wave ALLLLLL day long
And I still struggled with my hands to get the hook out?!?!
Post by: Higgins617 on October 14, 2015, 03:13:18 AM
Ha, gotteeeeem!!Cleaned up everything from last night, me and GF are walking now every evening too
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/13/770dd461db55e48a1773bceb95e042a5.jpg)
Where's the big one? :D
This thing pulled 150 yards if braid down to the backing on the spool, needless to say I was going a little crazy!!
Okay, credit where it's due. That thing is an absolute monster!!! And you made me spit out my hawaiian punch!
Post by: Grathr on October 14, 2015, 12:41:06 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/14/1295aa0f1c520936583678396b5f1d0e.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 14, 2015, 12:42:55 PM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: Grathr on October 14, 2015, 03:06:38 PM
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Post by: NKlamerus on October 15, 2015, 07:50:47 AM
Post by: Grathr on October 15, 2015, 08:22:48 AM
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Post by: Grathr on October 15, 2015, 11:36:53 AM
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 15, 2015, 12:19:28 PM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: Grathr on October 15, 2015, 12:21:45 PM
Nice Grathr!
That's us mobile.
Nate
Thanks!
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Post by: Higgins617 on October 16, 2015, 01:28:10 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1725.jpg?m=1444950332)
The "trail" was straight up this rock.... my one gear didn't exactly help me out there.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1719.jpg?m=1444950333)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1726.jpg?m=1444950336)
Finally made it through the veryyyy long section of skinnies without falling off, highlight of my day
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1729.jpg?m=1444950339)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1724.jpg?m=1444950332)
Here's the otherside of the massive boulder that was the trail
Back out on the trails again today after class. Damn does it feel good to get out there so much. Bike is definitely a lot worse for wear though that's for sure. Kind of a bummer:/, no hub I've tried can deal with the torque of the single speed set up, sounds like it's just waiting to blow up on me. And I came off a drop a little nose heavy so my 10 dollar yard sale find Rock Shox is spitting oil, and my one singular worn out brake is far from adequate to really scrub off speed when it gets dicey. Once I get some money and time it'll be switched over to a 1x9 gearing set up with LX shifters and XT rear derailleur. Disc brakes front and rear, and likely a rebuild and seal kit for the fork, if I don't happen onto something better. :oops:
Post by: ducttapetech on October 16, 2015, 01:38:18 AM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: Higgins617 on October 16, 2015, 01:46:48 AM
I hope you get the bike sorted out. Also, great pics Higgs! Nice to see you around again.
That's us mobile.
Nate
I've been browsing, just not posting a ton. Unfortunately since work ended I haven't gotten to call on my EDC too much:/. I hope I do too, this thing must be cursed. Maybe that's the reason the frame was in the trash, since I've built it up it just hasn't agreed with me. Three sets of wheels, two bottom brackets, three cranks, three chains, and two rear sprockets. And it still doesn't want to run right. Quiteeeee frustrating actually, with the gear ratio it has you really have to mash on it up hills, and if you do that the sound from the rear hub is far less than pleasant.
Post by: NKlamerus on October 16, 2015, 01:48:35 AM
We won in overtime, made the extra 2 and they didn't.
It really irks me that this was an away game, about 20 minutes away, and we had double the show up of fans. Is it really that hard to support your local team?
Post by: Syncop8r on October 18, 2015, 12:11:58 PM
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Riwaka%20Resurgence%2001.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Riwaka%20Resurgence%2001.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Riwaka%20Resurgence%2002.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Riwaka%20Resurgence%2002.jpg.html)
Then up Takaka Hill to Hawks Lookout where you can look down on the river:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20006.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20006.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20003.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20003.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20002.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20002.jpg.html)
Then I went to the top of the hill to the Takaka Hill Walkway:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20008.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20008.jpg.html)
Up through a rocky landscape to these Transmitters:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20009.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20009.jpg.html)
Nice 360º view:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20021.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20021.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20023.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20023.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20024.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20024.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20027.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20027.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20030.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20030.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20032.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20032.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20034.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20034.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20035.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20035.jpg.html)
Houses and airstrip:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20037.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20037.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20038.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20038.jpg.html)
Then down the hill:
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20040.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20040.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20041.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20041.jpg.html)
An old shed at the end of the track. I wonder what's in it?
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20044.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20044.jpg.html)
Oh. A dehydrated cow.
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20045.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%2027-09-2015/09%20Takaka%20Hill%20Walkway%20045.jpg.html)
Post by: Grathr on October 18, 2015, 03:14:41 PM
That cow could use some water :D
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Post by: Aloha on October 18, 2015, 03:44:52 PM
Gorgeous scenery
Post by: sir_mike on October 18, 2015, 07:13:13 PM
Post by: SteveC on October 18, 2015, 08:41:06 PM
Post by: Gareth on October 18, 2015, 09:58:02 PM
I need to get out for a stroll tomorrow. :dd:
Post by: ducttapetech on October 18, 2015, 11:05:08 PM
Thanks for sharing.
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: eddie1115 on October 19, 2015, 12:39:47 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 19, 2015, 10:48:46 AM
Apparently the cow was pregnant and got stuck in the shed many many years ago. Apparently you can see the calf too but I didn't look too close.
Post by: moonweasel on October 19, 2015, 11:20:56 AM
Thanks guys. I'm so happy to be living here. :)Makes me miss living in NZ just that bit more seeing the countryside like that. (minus the gorse of course)
Post by: ba-ta on October 20, 2015, 06:22:53 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 20, 2015, 08:04:32 AM
Raked up leaves in my yard again. It just doesn't stop. I max out my limit for curbside composting these last few weeks and it just doesn't end :facepalm:
Do your own composting. :tu:
Post by: Higgins617 on October 21, 2015, 06:10:42 AM
Post by: zoidberg on October 21, 2015, 08:16:53 AM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on October 21, 2015, 10:27:22 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_152344_954.jpg~original) (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/HarleyXJGuy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_152344_954.jpg.html)
Post by: NKlamerus on October 21, 2015, 10:59:43 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 22, 2015, 12:10:10 AM
Awesome!!!^^^ I'm jealous.
+1 Very cool!!!
Post by: zoidberg on October 22, 2015, 12:14:32 AM
Camping........Army style.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_152344_954.jpg~original)
No golf cart?
Post by: SteveC on October 22, 2015, 12:22:35 AM
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6540_zpszjt55igk.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6540_zpszjt55igk.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6543_zpsegyxugpb.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6543_zpsegyxugpb.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6550_zpsyryfgejb.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6550_zpsyryfgejb.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6670_zpsjjeywc5r.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6670_zpsjjeywc5r.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6694_zpsqaxbirmr.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6694_zpsqaxbirmr.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6695_zpspfav9wiv.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6695_zpspfav9wiv.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6720_zpsfnelciob.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6720_zpsfnelciob.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6733_zpstl2czr48.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6733_zpstl2czr48.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6726_zpsc65cfuxp.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6726_zpsc65cfuxp.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6730_zpsbgfogxqx.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6730_zpsbgfogxqx.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6763_zpsmwne0hvy.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6763_zpsmwne0hvy.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6746_zpsklznvyjj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6746_zpsklznvyjj.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6744_zps3uzvu1v7.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6744_zps3uzvu1v7.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6765_zpslcovs1vw.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6765_zpslcovs1vw.jpg.html)
Post by: zoidberg on October 22, 2015, 12:25:18 AM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on October 22, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
Awesome!!!^^^ I'm jealous.
+1 Very cool!!!
It's not to bad actually. We are up on a hill away from everyone and the weather has been pretty mild for Texas.
Post by: NKlamerus on October 22, 2015, 12:58:32 AM
You guys tramp in?Awesome!!!^^^ I'm jealous.
+1 Very cool!!!
It's not to bad actually. We are up on a hill away from everyone and the weather has been pretty mild for Texas.
Ever tried a hammock? Much lighter than a cot
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on October 22, 2015, 01:05:44 AM
Camping........Army style.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_152344_954.jpg~original)
No golf cart?
Nope, unless you count these.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_175902_591.jpg~original) (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/HarleyXJGuy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20151021_175902_591.jpg.html)
Post by: SteveC on October 22, 2015, 05:45:09 AM
Looks great Steve. :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on October 22, 2015, 07:53:27 AM
Built a shed for a customer.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6720_zpsfnelciob.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6720_zpsfnelciob.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Howards%20shed/IMG_6733_zpstl2czr48.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Howards%20shed/IMG_6733_zpstl2czr48.jpg.html)
I'm glad you lined the top of the door with the top of the existing window. :tu:
Post by: NKlamerus on October 23, 2015, 04:54:42 AM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2015, 11:09:04 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5700/22217149958_951236ab54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zRfGDC)
This bit was pretty nice. :)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/770/22378865056_ed920744bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A6xwUY)
But at the far end of the track was this sign. :(
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5687/22404839295_1f5b6a8f31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A8QE9F)
Post by: Syncop8r on October 23, 2015, 12:28:24 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2015, 01:07:54 PM
Post by: Grathr on October 23, 2015, 01:08:27 PM
Are the Algae naturally occuring or as a consequense of manmade activity?
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 23, 2015, 01:51:27 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2015, 02:01:46 PM
Post by: Gareth on October 23, 2015, 04:55:49 PM
Apparently it is naturally occurring.
That's my understanding. Though I normally think of blue green algae in lakes and the like, not moving water.
Post by: sLaughterMed on October 24, 2015, 09:15:09 AM
Post by: Aloha on October 24, 2015, 06:19:40 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 24, 2015, 08:02:07 PM
Post by: Wilfried on October 26, 2015, 06:03:26 PM
:D
Post by: Aloha on October 27, 2015, 02:01:19 AM
Renaissance festival maybe? :think:
Ah yes good call.
Post by: Higgins617 on November 01, 2015, 07:27:15 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1751.jpg?m=1446401659)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1753.jpg?m=1446401627)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1754.jpg?m=1446401613)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1761.jpg?m=1446401612)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1755.jpg?m=1446401601)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1762.jpg?m=1446401598)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1757.jpg?m=1446401596)
Went for a nice walk, few miles with my girlfriend. Easier to take it all in than it is while you're riding, times like this I appreciate the area I live in even more. Oh, and there were a few woodpeckers bouncing around, and I dig birds.
Post by: Grathr on November 01, 2015, 08:18:58 PM
Post by: derekmac on November 01, 2015, 09:59:19 PM
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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Post by: Higgins617 on November 01, 2015, 10:11:01 PM
Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
Post by: derekmac on November 01, 2015, 10:12:57 PM
Nope, not new. It's a 2009, 5" lift on 37's.Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
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Post by: Higgins617 on November 01, 2015, 10:14:02 PM
Nope, not new. It's a 2009, 5" lift on 37's.Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
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I'm still jealousss
Post by: derekmac on November 01, 2015, 10:17:48 PM
Zero smurfs are given when he wheels!! Lol. He's hydro locked one engine, and has broken 3 or 4 front axle shafts.Nope, not new. It's a 2009, 5" lift on 37's.Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
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I'm still jealousss
It does work quite well though!
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Post by: leathermon on November 01, 2015, 10:55:42 PM
Post by: Higgins617 on November 02, 2015, 12:13:30 AM
Zero smurfs are given when he wheels!! Lol. He's hydro locked one engine, and has broken 3 or 4 front axle shafts.Nope, not new. It's a 2009, 5" lift on 37's.Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
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I'm still jealousss
It does work quite well though!
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Damn, sounds like he could use a bigger axle. Or maybe just say screw it and go to Rockwells with that much tenacity behind the wheel.
Post by: derekmac on November 02, 2015, 12:51:44 AM
After he gets back from deployment (Navy), he's going to be swapping out the IFS for a solid axle, 1 ton I believe he said.Zero smurfs are given when he wheels!! Lol. He's hydro locked one engine, and has broken 3 or 4 front axle shafts.Nope, not new. It's a 2009, 5" lift on 37's.Awesome pics buddy!
A group of us (30 rigs) went on a Halloween night run last night, and we ended it with a fire.
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That looks like s brand new dodge in the background!
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I'm still jealousss
It does work quite well though!
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Damn, sounds like he could use a bigger axle. Or maybe just say screw it and go to Rockwells with that much tenacity behind the wheel.
Post by: Higgins617 on November 02, 2015, 01:03:57 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 02, 2015, 01:30:53 AM
Post by: Aloha on November 02, 2015, 06:01:10 AM
@leathermon beautiful area you're in. What the heck made them hole in the trees tho?
@dmack sitting around a fire is exactly where I'd like to be most any night.
@coloswiss sounds like an amazing sight.
Post by: Grathr on November 02, 2015, 06:07:16 AM
Great pics Leathermon!
Id love to see some pics of that Coloswiss! :)
Post by: dks on November 02, 2015, 07:07:44 AM
Post by: leathermon on November 02, 2015, 07:24:15 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 02, 2015, 07:49:09 AM
@Higgins Fall looks gorgeous around your area.
@leathermon beautiful area you're in. What the heck made them hole in the trees tho?
@dmack sitting around a fire is exactly where I'd like to be most any night.
@coloswiss sounds like an amazing sight.
Very impressive. Biggest herd I've ever seen. Also very hit-or-miss. Was in the same area a few months back with out-of-state relatives and didn't see a chipmunk.
The town of Estes Park, just east of RMNP, is a major wintering site for elk.
Post by: pietervn on November 02, 2015, 08:58:04 AM
A mate and I too the motorbikes for some fresh mountain air in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park. The signpost is rather explicit with the stuff you need to take. We saw one other vehicle in the total of 150 km off road we did in the two days. Best riding we'd done in a long time. All up was 950 kms in the two days with some breath taking views and awesome lunch stops.
Cheers,
Pete
Post by: Aloha on November 02, 2015, 06:56:31 PM
@Higgins Fall looks gorgeous around your area.
@leathermon beautiful area you're in. What the heck made them hole in the trees tho?
@dmack sitting around a fire is exactly where I'd like to be most any night.
@coloswiss sounds like an amazing sight.
Very impressive. Biggest herd I've ever seen. Also very hit-or-miss. Was in the same area a few months back with out-of-state relatives and didn't see a chipmunk.
The town of Estes Park, just east of RMNP, is a major wintering site for elk.
That poor golf couse had more that sand traps to avoid afterward :whistle:
Post by: Aloha on November 02, 2015, 06:57:56 PM
G'Day,
A mate and I too the motorbikes for some fresh mountain air in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park. The signpost is rather explicit with the stuff you need to take. We saw one other vehicle in the total of 150 km off road we did in the two days. Best riding we'd done in a long time. All up was 950 kms in the two days with some breath taking views and awesome lunch stops.
Cheers,
Pete
What a terrific way to travel the back roads.
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 03, 2015, 02:55:22 AM
@Higgins Fall looks gorgeous around your area.
@leathermon beautiful area you're in. What the heck made them hole in the trees tho?
@dmack sitting around a fire is exactly where I'd like to be most any night.
@coloswiss sounds like an amazing sight.
Very impressive. Biggest herd I've ever seen. Also very hit-or-miss. Was in the same area a few months back with out-of-state relatives and didn't see a chipmunk.
The town of Estes Park, just east of RMNP, is a major wintering site for elk.
That poor golf couse had more that sand traps to avoid afterward :whistle:
Not just afterwards. Saw a number of shots of golfers playing through herds of elk. Having a bull elk challenge your right-of-way adds new meaning to the word hazard. :D
Post by: pietervn on November 03, 2015, 05:28:14 AM
What a terrific way to travel the back roads.
Indeed, and it is all in our backyard. ;)
Post by: shark_za on November 03, 2015, 06:07:38 AM
Post by: Higgins617 on November 03, 2015, 11:43:15 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1789.jpg?m=1446589109)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1800.jpg?m=1446589142)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1790.jpg?m=1446589085)
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Post by: pietervn on November 04, 2015, 05:00:53 AM
The ADV's tank and carrying capacity makes you feel confident, love it.
That be true, but it also lets you know about it in the dirt and more so in the sand.
The new Water-cooled GSA is a sensational motorbike.
Post by: ducttapetech on November 04, 2015, 12:35:50 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 04, 2015, 02:07:53 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/1d780533bb165a63bfadc664dcfc4da2.jpg)
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Post by: Higgins617 on November 04, 2015, 02:09:13 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 04, 2015, 05:00:03 PM
WOW!
Thanks! :)
Post by: derekmac on November 04, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Aloha on November 04, 2015, 05:44:20 PM
WOW!
My sentiments exactly.
Post by: ToolJoe on November 04, 2015, 05:50:46 PM
Post by: dks on November 04, 2015, 07:25:19 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 04, 2015, 08:49:55 PM
I spent the afternoon chasing birds
Did you get any?
Post by: dks on November 04, 2015, 08:52:50 PM
Post by: zoidberg on November 05, 2015, 12:16:57 AM
WOW!
My sentiments exactly.
+1 :tu: :tu:
Post by: Higgins617 on November 06, 2015, 02:16:14 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1862.jpg?m=1446771294)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1859.jpg?m=1446771283)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1856.jpg?m=1446771271)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1853.jpg?m=1446771257)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1839.jpg?m=1446771234)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1840.jpg?m=1446771232)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1835.jpg?m=1446771208)
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Post by: Grathr on November 06, 2015, 04:51:45 PM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 07, 2015, 05:29:48 AM
Post by: dks on November 07, 2015, 04:45:29 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 07, 2015, 05:50:51 PM
after 1 year...
.... but what did you do with the poor unsuspecting person that was riding it? :ahhh :ahhh
:P
:D
Post by: dks on November 07, 2015, 06:19:01 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on November 08, 2015, 04:33:29 AM
"Sneak Peak"
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/319354e74466fe8cf36b0ba9e6f93baf.jpg)
Post by: Higgins617 on November 08, 2015, 04:37:56 AM
Dang higgs, where you been and man I miss me some real fall season.
I've been lurking a bit, but I'm back now!
Nice pic Nate, looking forward to more!
Post by: Grathr on November 08, 2015, 09:05:53 AM
Some hiking, some rock studies, little bit of everything. I'll do a new post though for everyone.
"Sneak Peak"
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/319354e74466fe8cf36b0ba9e6f93baf.jpg)
Great view!
Post by: lshaw on November 08, 2015, 11:38:47 AM
Post by: dks on November 08, 2015, 03:03:03 PM
Post by: Aloha on November 08, 2015, 04:56:01 PM
Abseiled off a 60m waterfall.
Yikes. Gorgeous pic tho.
Post by: Grathr on November 08, 2015, 07:04:03 PM
Abseiled off a 60m waterfall.
Wow!
.
You shot a bird from a rolling office chair wearing that ammo belt across your chest? Impressive!
Post by: dks on November 08, 2015, 07:08:55 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 08, 2015, 07:14:40 PM
the bird died from fear, or laughter...
You should have videotaped it. You would become a youtube millionare! :D
Post by: dks on November 08, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
some people do put cameras on their shotguns - I doubt it will stay on, in the places I usually hunt
Post by: NKlamerus on November 10, 2015, 07:57:53 PM
Post by: derekmac on November 11, 2015, 04:14:50 PM
Post by: ToolJoe on November 11, 2015, 08:09:59 PM
I went for a walk during lunch.
Post by: eddie1115 on November 15, 2015, 07:27:51 AM
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Post by: Grathr on November 15, 2015, 09:29:02 AM
Nice pictures!
Post by: dks on November 15, 2015, 01:13:40 PM
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2015, 02:59:24 PM
Took my son for a hike today. It's a little unusual in that he's 2 months old :)That's great :D Weather looks pretty nice for the little guy too.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/1d49ce02fbf961b5078bfe9a72eabf71.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2015, 03:00:51 PM
Hunting and picking olives afterwards
Are these olives trees out in the wild? Kalamata by chance?
Post by: dks on November 15, 2015, 03:04:09 PM
Post by: eddie1115 on November 15, 2015, 03:43:45 PM
Took my son for a hike today. It's a little unusual in that he's 2 months old :)That's great :D Weather looks pretty nice for the little guy too.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/1d49ce02fbf961b5078bfe9a72eabf71.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/158eeae7c996dbe830f2f2b2b9edfd17.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/3eb8d7247a3db1f0c4712767012d51a4.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/91f6d22b305c79c9da54d9008ef45d55.jpg)
Thanks! It was really nice for November, around 60F.
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2015, 03:53:56 PM
not wild, mainly a local variety but some Greek mainland and Cretan varieties too.
I haven't met an olive I dont like ;)
Post by: dks on November 15, 2015, 03:57:04 PM
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2015, 03:57:31 PM
not wild, mainly a local variety but some Greek mainland and Cretan varieties too.
I haven't met an olive I dont like ;)
I always found this one pretty annoying. ::)
(http://whatahorrordotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/screen-shot-2013-10-22-at-11-06-52-pm.png)
;)
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2015, 03:58:34 PM
the rage in Greece is to deep fry them now.. with batter :)
Despite my Scottishness I'm not sure I like the idea of that. Any good?
Post by: dks on November 15, 2015, 04:10:48 PM
You need large black olives, not too salty and without stones. Batter them and deep fry them quickly. Definitely different than the deep fried smoked sausage and mars bars.
Personally I love grilled black olives.
Post by: NKlamerus on November 22, 2015, 12:38:42 AM
My back hasn't hurt this much since first day of band practice in highschool! (I played the tuba)
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 24, 2015, 05:28:02 PM
Post by: Smashie on November 24, 2015, 05:32:14 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 24, 2015, 05:37:05 PM
not wild, mainly a local variety but some Greek mainland and Cretan varieties too.
I haven't met an olive I dont like ;)
I always found this one pretty annoying. ::)
(http://whatahorrordotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/screen-shot-2013-10-22-at-11-06-52-pm.png)
;)
Max Fleischer, went from Betty Boop to Olive Oyl. What a change!
Post by: ToolJoe on November 24, 2015, 05:48:09 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on November 24, 2015, 06:45:13 PM
Post by: Aloha on November 25, 2015, 01:20:32 AM
A bit of nature in the back yard.
Just decided to take a break huh? Looks like a biggin' :D
Post by: dks on November 29, 2015, 03:46:22 PM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 29, 2015, 05:52:34 PM
A bit of nature in the back yard.
You have plans to make that monster lunch?
Post by: Grathr on November 29, 2015, 06:21:00 PM
the usual
Playing battlefield? :p
Did you get anything?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 29, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
A bit of nature in the back yard.
You have plans to make that monster lunch?
Someone gets some magnificent wildlife in their backyard, and the first thing Harley thinks about is making it a sandwich and perchance a slice of cake.....
I don't think their diets are the same as ours mate, so if you're thinking of keeping in some guacamole and dips and some antipasti in case a stray fox wanders in, I wouldn't bother pal ;)
Post by: leathermon on November 29, 2015, 07:04:51 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 29, 2015, 07:05:42 PM
Post by: dks on November 29, 2015, 07:40:49 PM
the usualI went to a new area with no luck, but had a nice 2 hour walk.
Then I went to an area I know well and had fun shooting, a lot.
Playing battlefield? :p
Did you get anything?
Post by: kkokkolis on November 29, 2015, 11:17:27 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 29, 2015, 11:20:14 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 29, 2015, 11:46:23 PM
A bit of nature in the back yard.
You have plans to make that monster lunch?
Nah. Would make too big a mess in the back yard. Besides I prefer a nice corn-feed beef.
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 01:39:47 AM
A bit of nature in the back yard.
You have plans to make that monster lunch?
Someone gets some magnificent wildlife in their backyard, and the first thing Harley thinks about is making it a sandwich and perchance a slice of cake.....
I don't think their diets are the same as ours mate, so if you're thinking of keeping in some guacamole and dips and some antipasti in case a stray fox wanders in, I wouldn't bother pal ;)
No doofas.
I mean make him into our lunch.
Post by: rdub934 on November 30, 2015, 02:16:09 AM
Still, though - a bad day hunting is better than a good day at work :D But I wouldn't call it a bad day hunting. I watched a covey of sharp tailed grouse for about half an hour. I saw several nice mule deer bucks and a herd of pronghorn that probably had 100 head in it :tu: Pretty fun morning
Post by: Aloha on November 30, 2015, 02:47:58 AM
The scenery is beautiful, what a way to spend the day.
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 08:53:16 AM
Lame.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 30, 2015, 09:38:14 AM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 11:29:02 AM
Well...........I slept on a friends' roof Saturday night :whistle:
Ok I will bite.
Why did you sleep on your friends roof?
Post by: dks on November 30, 2015, 11:41:07 AM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 11:46:16 AM
...and, did your friend know that you were sleeping there?
or your friends neighbors?
Post by: dks on November 30, 2015, 11:49:25 AM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 30, 2015, 01:11:53 PM
Reminds of the classic scenario "husband comes back earlier than expected, the wife's friend has to climb out of the window really quickly and stay on the balcony/roof overnight.." :D :D
Voice of experience? :D
Post by: dks on November 30, 2015, 01:17:44 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 30, 2015, 01:30:26 PM
2) Yes, he helped me carry up a mattress!
3) It's a small holding, so the neigbours are far away........even took a wee from way up there in the early morning hours. :D
Tell you what, might not really be outdoors, but it's on the edge of a very small town so real bush was only a kilometer or 2 away, no light pollution to speak of, and the moon was simply stunning......
We roasted 2 whole lambs, 40th of a good friend, so I had a belly full of the best meat..........and since the first beers were opened 10am no photos, not even of the Skeletool helping to wire down the one carcass a bit more :oops:
Post by: dks on November 30, 2015, 01:36:41 PM
You, however, had to get up early, as it became really hot after 6 am.
It is still done, especially if you live in the city, in areas where there is little draft, or if your house is not really designed to have a nice flow of air through it.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 30, 2015, 01:46:21 PM
You, however, had to get up early, as it became really hot after 6 am.
I have to admit, the sunrise did spoil my fun a bit......
100 years ago the Germans knew how to build roofs for our climate, after that everything was either a happy accident, or the standard freezer in the Winter oven in the Summer houses. :facepalm:
Post by: NKlamerus on December 03, 2015, 08:46:34 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on December 03, 2015, 03:34:13 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 03, 2015, 06:58:36 PM
Post by: Alan K. on December 04, 2015, 01:41:00 AM
Nothing like a beer and fire on a cool evening, unless it's Whiskey and fire. Good use of an old barrel. My fire pit used to be a wheelbarrow.
:drink:
Post by: ducttapetech on December 04, 2015, 01:50:29 PM
BTW, a wheelbarrow as a fire pit, brilliant!
Post by: NKlamerus on December 04, 2015, 08:01:55 PM
Post by: Alan K. on December 04, 2015, 09:39:45 PM
Will an Ag grade herbicide kill it?
BTW, a wheelbarrow as a fire pit, brilliant!
I've tried a number of brands of topically applied weed and grass killers including undiluted concentrates. The over-spray kills everything near the Brazilian Pepper but the Brazilian Pepper keeps coming back. My next attempt may be to drill a hole in the main trunk and introduce some industrial stump remover that is supposed to cause it to rot from the inside out, living or dead. In any case, I kind of enjoy having something to hack at a couple of times a year because I don't get to the woods as often as I used to.
I forgot to mention that the stuff is deadly toxic so you can't just burn it out either.
Post by: Aloha on December 05, 2015, 03:09:12 AM
I wanted to test out some gear and some kits I had set up. I also love to try out new recipes an give my mid 60's Coleman stove a workout.
It was beautiful as always, there was very little left over snow from Thanksgiving which was neat to see.
I didn't take pics of everything as my phone is my camera and the whole idea is to get unplugged.
Post by: Aloha on December 05, 2015, 03:13:53 AM
Post by: Aloha on December 05, 2015, 03:20:50 AM
No bears in these mountains but there are Mountain lions.
Post by: dks on December 05, 2015, 08:06:38 AM
Post by: NKlamerus on December 06, 2015, 12:58:37 AM
Post by: Gareth on December 06, 2015, 08:27:57 PM
Post by: Black Rose on December 07, 2015, 03:16:17 AM
+7C today, normally about -3C this time of year.
Post by: Alan K. on December 07, 2015, 06:22:39 AM
Post by: NKlamerus on December 10, 2015, 03:36:32 PM
Post by: ToolJoe on December 10, 2015, 06:25:57 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on December 10, 2015, 09:01:16 PM
What beach is that in FL?Technically it's South Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
But to tourists it's just Destin or Panama City.
Post by: NKlamerus on December 19, 2015, 12:16:58 AM
Post by: Grathr on December 19, 2015, 06:55:18 AM
Post by: zoidberg on December 19, 2015, 07:21:27 AM
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Post by: Grathr on December 19, 2015, 07:34:40 AM
Did you see any Hobbits? :D
Post by: zoidberg on December 19, 2015, 08:05:54 AM
Post by: Gareth on December 19, 2015, 10:41:29 AM
Thanks, no hobbits were sighted. :P
Of course that doesn't mean that they're not there. :D
Post by: zoidberg on December 19, 2015, 11:30:34 AM
Thanks, no hobbits were sighted. :P
Of course that doesn't mean that they're not there. :D
Oh they're there. ;)
Post by: NKlamerus on December 20, 2015, 02:45:54 AM
Post by: derekmac on December 20, 2015, 04:29:43 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on December 20, 2015, 04:44:13 AM
Post by: NKlamerus on December 20, 2015, 06:04:28 AM
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Post by: Gareth on December 20, 2015, 03:40:02 PM
Post by: dks on December 20, 2015, 03:41:19 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on December 22, 2015, 05:58:57 AM
huntingNo photos?
Post by: dks on December 22, 2015, 07:15:19 AM
Post by: dks on December 27, 2015, 12:33:30 PM
Post by: Higgins617 on December 31, 2015, 12:17:53 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG2036.jpg?m=1451517033)
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Post by: derekmac on December 31, 2015, 04:34:48 AM
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Post by: hiraethus on December 31, 2015, 04:14:50 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on December 31, 2015, 04:33:03 PM
Wow ! great pics everyone :tu:Very!
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2015, 05:17:15 PM
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In hot pursuit
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 31, 2015, 05:39:33 PM
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2015, 05:55:51 PM
Nice! Love that dog Steve. Looks like you two had some fun.
Thanks Nate, She overdid it a bit and was pretty slow moving last night but she is fine this morning and raring to go again.
Her favorite game is chasing snowballs and eating them.
Post by: ducttapetech on December 31, 2015, 09:44:38 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 31, 2015, 09:52:45 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 31, 2015, 09:57:20 PM
The menu consisted of veal caveman style, baked potatoes, vegetables in butter, corn cobs, hamburgers, hot dogs and fried bananas with chocolate.
We rolled back down :D
I cant think of a better way to end the year than this.
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Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2015, 10:05:20 PM
Post by: zoidberg on December 31, 2015, 11:52:26 PM
Sounds like a great way to celebrate New Year Eve :cheers:
+1 :cheers:
Post by: Grathr on January 01, 2016, 10:50:22 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 01, 2016, 05:48:16 PM
Also I am gonna put that new SOG Trident Elite through the paces.
Post by: Aloha on January 01, 2016, 06:01:54 PM
Ducttape it's got to be getting cold there about his time. Practicing all year round in all kinds of weather has got to be fun. I've got to main seasons here, summer and summer light :rofl:.
Post by: Grathr on January 01, 2016, 06:45:11 PM
I hope you will share some photos and your opinion on the trident ductapetech!
Post by: Aloha on January 01, 2016, 11:53:33 PM
Today's walk we saw a small snake ( not sure what it was ), quail, what I believe is California Buckwheat, lots of cacti, some of the creeks still with a little water, bunch of lizards sunning themselves, and mountain bikers.
Post by: ducttapetech on January 02, 2016, 12:37:09 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 02, 2016, 12:39:41 AM
Thanks!Got a couple of pics. So far I really like it.
I hope you will share some photos and your opinion on the trident ductapetech!
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Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2016, 01:27:38 AM
Post by: Aloha on January 02, 2016, 01:32:59 AM
Thanks!Got a couple of pics. So far I really like it.
I hope you will share some photos and your opinion on the trident ductapetech!
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Ok first off great gear :tu:. But damn seriously, freaking feathers with a pocket knives. I've seen you do it before but I've got to say those are pretty great looking.
Post by: ducttapetech on January 02, 2016, 02:26:37 AM
Post by: Grathr on January 02, 2016, 05:25:13 AM
Impressive work by the Trident! :tu:
Post by: hiraethus on January 04, 2016, 03:01:51 PM
Hiraethus, bummer you missed the cafe but sound like a great ride.
Thanks man.
Been trying to get out on my bike more, shift some excess weight and get a bit of fitness back. Made it out a couple more times over the holidays, regardless of the weather. Me and a mate were supposed to ride 125 miles on Saturday but the forecast was for 10 hours of rain and a shifting headwind so we binned it and only did 45 miles instead, including some comedy off road on thoroughly unsuitable racing bikes. Great fun. :tu:
My eldest wanted me to take him out on the back of my mountain bike yesterday too, even though it was pissing down. We did 4 miles (he's 2 1/2 so I'm not going to be too hard on him) then stopped at a cafe for cake. :tu:
And I rode to work today. 20 miles, surprisingly little traffic and the weather wasn't terrible. Might even get a tailwind home. :tu:
Post by: Aloha on January 04, 2016, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: hiraethus on January 04, 2016, 11:43:49 PM
Thats the spirit :tu:. As cliche as it is, you just gotta do it. Thinking, planning, and waiting for the right time are all a means to keep us from getting out an doing it. It sure is a nice feeling after a great ride or whatever it is we do. At 2 1/2 he'll be ready soon enough to get our with dad on his own bike. That'll be great fun when that happens.
He does that already. We bought him a bike for his 2nd birthday, and last week he rode a mile on it, all on his own. 8)
Post by: zoidberg on January 05, 2016, 12:18:17 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
Post by: SteveC on January 05, 2016, 12:20:41 AM
Post by: zoidberg on January 05, 2016, 12:25:14 AM
Bummer ! At least it wasn't the front wheel.
That was one of my thoughts at the time. :D
Post by: leathermon on January 05, 2016, 01:43:46 AM
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Post by: Higgins617 on January 05, 2016, 04:15:37 AM
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Post by: Aloha on January 05, 2016, 08:48:39 AM
Post by: Grathr on January 05, 2016, 06:06:40 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 05, 2016, 06:18:26 PM
Post by: SteveC on January 05, 2016, 06:22:19 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 06, 2016, 10:59:05 PM
Post by: SteveC on January 06, 2016, 11:32:18 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on January 06, 2016, 11:38:36 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 06, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on January 07, 2016, 12:10:55 AM
Nice pics Nate
+1 :tu:
Post by: derekmac on January 07, 2016, 02:01:16 AM
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2016, 05:37:47 AM
Post by: Higgins617 on January 07, 2016, 05:42:09 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG2059.jpg?m=1452141220)
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Post by: leathermon on January 07, 2016, 06:35:42 AM
Nice pics Higs, love the Steal your Face disc :tu:Thanks, love the dead
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Post by: zoidberg on January 07, 2016, 08:00:22 AM
Post by: derekmac on January 07, 2016, 12:31:59 PM
Post by: derekmac on January 07, 2016, 12:32:29 PM
Went walking down the river track with the kid but forgot to take the camera. :facepalm:And here I thought I was the facepalmer. :facepalm:
Post by: zoidberg on January 07, 2016, 12:34:08 PM
Went walking down the river track with the kid but forgot to take the camera. :facepalm:And here I thought I was the facepalmer. :facepalm:
Yeah what is up with that eh.
Post by: dks on January 07, 2016, 12:36:32 PM
Post by: zoidberg on January 07, 2016, 12:48:04 PM
there is a camera on your phone :pok: :D
I forgot the phone too. :facepalm:
Was teaching the kid about using a map and compass.
Told her to pay attention in case I got hurt and she needed to go get help.
Post by: dks on January 07, 2016, 12:51:19 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 07, 2016, 12:56:32 PM
Not sure I see this as a bad thing really.there is a camera on your phone
I forgot the phone too. :facepalm:
Post by: zoidberg on January 07, 2016, 01:00:06 PM
they have to start looking after their elderly parents at some point :salute:
That's what I tell them. :D
Post by: zoidberg on January 07, 2016, 01:01:07 PM
Not sure I see this as a bad thing really.there is a camera on your phone
I forgot the phone too. :facepalm:
Wish I could do it more often. :dd:
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2016, 04:32:17 PM
Very cool Higgs! I love finding unexpected things out in the woods.
+ for sure. It's neat to come upon stuff like that.
Post by: magentus on January 08, 2016, 12:12:15 PM
I don't have any photos as my phone isn't great at night time stuff.
Post by: Aloha on January 08, 2016, 06:00:42 PM
Post by: hiraethus on January 09, 2016, 09:28:40 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on January 13, 2016, 08:56:46 PM
Found a spring pumping out emerald cloudy water!
Post by: s1xty7 on January 14, 2016, 01:30:34 AM
Some panoramics I shot with my phone:
(http://1001uses.com/images/SAK/The_Beach_1_20160110.jpg)
And just to the left of the first area is this section:
(http://1001uses.com/images/SAK/The_Beach_2_20160110.jpg)
And because I can, here are a couple of my better SAK shots from the day.
(http://1001uses.com/images/SAK/SAKs_On_The_Beach_1_20160110.jpg)
(http://1001uses.com/images/SAK/SAKs_On_The_Beach_4_20160110.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on January 14, 2016, 08:13:19 AM
Post by: s1xty7 on January 14, 2016, 10:55:22 AM
Oregon looks to be a beautiful place. Great photos and what a lovely knife :tu:
Oregon is a lovely place. I'm partial to the beach, although the forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, and the rest are pretty amazing too. As for the oceans, not really very warm for swimming in, unless you're crazy which is why I only do it sometimes. :D
And thank you for the kind words about the photos and the Farmer. The subjects take care of all the beauty. All the pictures I don't screw up capture a small piece of that.
By the way, for anyone considering moving here: don't. It's a terrible place! You're really better off going anywhere else! >:D
Post by: Grathr on January 14, 2016, 01:39:15 PM
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Post by: NKlamerus on January 17, 2016, 01:16:40 AM
Post by: Grathr on January 17, 2016, 05:15:52 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on January 18, 2016, 05:47:22 AM
Super classy lol
Post by: leathermon on January 18, 2016, 09:27:21 AM
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Post by: Aloha on January 18, 2016, 09:34:59 AM
Post by: Grathr on January 18, 2016, 02:25:28 PM
Nklamerus:
Drinking out of a proper glass by a bonfire is classy indeed :D
Post by: Alan K. on January 19, 2016, 06:07:57 AM
Little bonfire action (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/c1a6a2e1ea733c7484208e08c65cc530.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/1ac84e87f0fab2f722275464eb9aa2e8.jpg)
Super classy lol
Pour a glass of hard cider such as a Strongbow or Angry Orchard, and add a shot of Fireball. You'll thank me.
Post by: leathermon on January 19, 2016, 10:32:18 AM
Nice fish, what is it?Yes it's a northern pike, the sog worked like a champ, loved it.
Nice catch leathermon! Is that a pike?
Nklamerus:
Drinking out of a proper glass by a bonfire is classy indeed :D
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Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 10:39:30 AM
Post by: leathermon on January 19, 2016, 01:03:20 PM
the fish i catch are just pathetic... :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:It's just all about being outdoors.....and using knives and multitools..........mostly knives and multitools.
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Post by: NKlamerus on January 19, 2016, 04:11:08 PM
The easiest solution would be an MTO camping trip :Dthe fish i catch are just pathetic... :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:It's just all about being outdoors.....and using knives and multitools..........mostly knives and multitools.
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Fishing, hiking, camping, maybe some hunting, and Multitools all in one.
If I ever win the lottery I'll fly everyone together somewhere to meet up
the fish i catch are just pathetic... :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: NKlamerus on January 19, 2016, 04:23:13 PM
I really need to try that, that's the 3rd time in 2 days I've heard of it.Little bonfire action (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/c1a6a2e1ea733c7484208e08c65cc530.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/1ac84e87f0fab2f722275464eb9aa2e8.jpg)
Super classy lol
Pour a glass of hard cider such as a Strongbow or Angry Orchard, and add a shot of Fireball. You'll thank me.
I've heard it can be really sweet without some lime juice?
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 20, 2016, 02:02:32 AM
Post by: hellsing on February 04, 2016, 09:30:31 AM
Whoops i forgot to reply to this, les correct it!I've done some horse riding with 3 friends (my fiancée and two other girls), 30km in small hills. Like almost every weekend.
:worthless:
Yes... pics of the scenery, of course.
Post by: zoidberg on February 04, 2016, 09:41:44 AM
Post by: NKlamerus on February 05, 2016, 06:16:18 AM
Plan to do mainly hunting, but hiking and fishing with any time out of the stand.
Plan for a ton of photos!!
Post by: ironraven on February 12, 2016, 05:10:39 AM
Too cold. I came back inside.
Post by: Gareth on February 13, 2016, 09:37:44 PM
I went outside and looked at my thermometer.
Too cold. I came back inside.
:D
Post by: SAK Guy on February 13, 2016, 10:05:06 PM
I went outside and looked at my thermometer.
Too cold. I came back inside.
:D
:rofl:
Post by: rishardh on February 14, 2016, 01:20:02 AM
I went outside and looked at my thermometer.
Too cold. I came back inside.
:D
:rofl:
:rofl:
Post by: mrynnr on February 14, 2016, 04:35:28 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/24985285626_49397fe7a4_b.jpg)it was so cold my purple pioneer felt blue...
Post by: NKlamerus on February 14, 2016, 06:33:41 AM
Post by: zoidberg on February 14, 2016, 06:41:39 AM
Post by: dks on February 14, 2016, 08:32:27 AM
Post by: zoidberg on February 14, 2016, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: dks on February 14, 2016, 08:47:01 AM
Post by: zoidberg on February 14, 2016, 09:05:54 AM
Post by: dks on February 14, 2016, 09:12:16 AM
I'm off hunting. I need the exercise.
Post by: dks on February 14, 2016, 01:28:34 PM
Post by: kmanct3 on February 14, 2016, 03:13:33 PM
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2016, 03:53:24 PM
Went for a walk lol
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/24985285626_49397fe7a4_b.jpg)it was so cold my purple pioneer felt blue...
Burr, it look really cold.
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2016, 03:55:53 PM
Ended up picking asparagus more than hunting. Only small game is allowed this time of year and I only fired one shot. I cleaned the game on the spot.
Not a bad day. Do you have to go far to hunt?
Post by: dks on February 14, 2016, 04:09:40 PM
The maximum i would usually drive would be 45 minutes.
I should really do it more often.
Post by: Zed on February 14, 2016, 05:10:36 PM
Post by: Aloha on February 15, 2016, 02:26:54 AM
For this game no. 10 minute drive.
The maximum i would usually drive would be 45 minutes.
I should really do it more often.
Not bad at all either way.
Post by: hiraethus on February 15, 2016, 10:35:37 AM
Post by: magentus on February 15, 2016, 12:55:57 PM
Rode to work. Below freezing all the way in - my water bottle and back brake froze up. :oI hope you wrapped up warm.
Apart from nipping down the for essentials (not fun essentials like pizza and crisps, but medication and high fibre fruit and veg :(), and walking the dog I have been in since Thursday. :ahhh
Post by: hiraethus on February 15, 2016, 01:49:38 PM
I hope you wrapped up warm.
Just about. Got to be too cold when starting off or I boil after 20 mins. OK once I'd warmed up, though my feet were beginning to get nippy by the time I got to work.
Apart from nipping down the for essentials (not fun essentials like pizza and crisps, but medication and high fibre fruit and veg :(), and walking the dog I have been in since Thursday. :ahhh
Such a nice weekend too. :( Hope your patient is recovering.
Post by: magentus on February 15, 2016, 02:06:34 PM
I hope you wrapped up warm.
Just about. Got to be too cold when starting off or I boil after 20 mins. OK once I'd warmed up, though my feet were beginning to get nippy by the time I got to work.Apart from nipping down the for essentials (not fun essentials like pizza and crisps, but medication and high fibre fruit and veg :(), and walking the dog I have been in since Thursday. :ahhh
Such a nice weekend too. :( Hope your patient is recovering.
Cheers H, I think she turned a corner around 5 this morning. I hope we can get a full nights sleep tonight, it's been a while.......
How far is your ride to work?
Post by: eamo on February 15, 2016, 02:16:50 PM
Rode to work. Below freezing all the way in - my water bottle and back brake froze up. :oI hope you wrapped up warm.
Apart from nipping down the for essentials (not fun essentials like pizza and crisps, but medication and high fibre fruit and veg :(), and walking the dog I have been in since Thursday. :ahhh
thinking you'd been quite the last few days, hope all is ok now ??
Post by: hiraethus on February 15, 2016, 02:25:22 PM
How far is your ride to work?
20 miles. A little over an hour on a (very) good day; more like 1h 25mins at the moment. :-[
Post by: magentus on February 15, 2016, 02:32:42 PM
How far is your ride to work?
20 miles. A little over an hour on a (very) good day; more like 1h 25mins at the moment. :-[
:o :ahhh :salute:
Rode to work. Below freezing all the way in - my water bottle and back brake froze up. :oI hope you wrapped up warm.
Apart from nipping down the for essentials (not fun essentials like pizza and crisps, but medication and high fibre fruit and veg :(), and walking the dog I have been in since Thursday. :ahhh
thinking you'd beehttp://forum.multitool.org/Smileys/default/facepalm.gifn quite the last few days, hope all is ok now ??
Fingers crossed! I haven't been this tired since my daughter was born. Cal is having a sleep now so I'm catching up here rather than what I should to be doing (laundry, washing up, being at work, having a kip, seeing to the dog etc etc). :facepalm:
Post by: dks on February 21, 2016, 07:03:00 PM
Post by: Humppa on February 21, 2016, 08:57:03 PM
There is no more beautiful sound than a laughing child, isn´t it?!
@dks: What are you doing with the shotgun? Bird hunting? Which length at the catridge? I personall prefer the good ol' 16/70 ... more than the 12 gauge. But that´s just personal taste. I´m no hunter but a sports shooter.
Post by: dks on February 21, 2016, 09:10:05 PM
Post by: Humppa on February 21, 2016, 10:22:32 PM
Here in Germany many hunters prefer 12 or 16 gauge. 20 and 28 gauge are also available.
Among the Trap&Skeet guys, the 20 & 28 are the High Class of that sport as the pelletcover is not that high and you actually must be able to hit the clay very properly. Tried it once with a 28 and didn´t hit anything ... the real freaks here laughed due to my "skills". It was a funny afternoon.
Post by: Etherealicer on February 21, 2016, 10:37:59 PM
The usualYeah, you have to be careful with those asparaguses they can be rather dangerous...
Post by: JP on February 22, 2016, 03:23:15 AM
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 09:44:15 PM
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That's us mobile
Post by: Aloha on March 18, 2016, 09:46:24 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 09:49:12 PM
That's us mobile
Post by: rishardh on March 19, 2016, 05:52:29 AM
Made a fire...
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/e4e7327803b48d4f7ca2c8bbcaaf9aea.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/7c46298fb3c6eea87eef26e5b760d5fb.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/933e7ff98734d85b4ca7e5a87d9006d5.jpg)
That's us mobile
Nicely done, fire pics are awesome.
Post by: Grathr on March 19, 2016, 09:39:26 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160319/d8a6dfc34c0788c367cddfcbea71d4db.jpg)
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Post by: styx on March 19, 2016, 09:47:32 AM
Post by: Aloha on March 19, 2016, 02:50:39 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2016, 04:51:21 PM
Went for a walk, made fire and lunch yesterday :)
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160319/1be10aeaaa3e953533b6bedfb878293c.jpg)
:drool:
And great pics :cheers:
Post by: eamo on March 19, 2016, 08:02:25 PM
My daughter and I tried cooking with a dutch oven
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/Dutch%20Oven/20160319_163320_zps6za8u2vw.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/eamonf/media/Dutch%20Oven/20160319_163320_zps6za8u2vw.jpg.html)
Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2016, 08:40:42 PM
Post by: eamo on March 19, 2016, 09:07:52 PM
How did it work out eamo ?
For a first attempt I was happy, made some mistakes - documented it all here, but we have a lot to learn.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65281.msg1242986.html#msg1242986
I gotta say the oven looks great after using it, the seasoning has turned a nice black colour, i think it's better then the original factory seasoning.
Post by: ducttapetech on March 21, 2016, 02:45:03 PM
That's us mobile
Post by: eamo on March 21, 2016, 08:43:08 PM
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/20160321_175644_zpsnafu2t0a.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/eamonf/media/20160321_175644_zpsnafu2t0a.jpg.html)
Post by: zoidberg on March 21, 2016, 09:32:53 PM
no cooking today, just playing with fire - featherstick practice
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/20160321_175644_zpsnafu2t0a.jpg)
If it were me I would be keeping my thumb out of the splinter zone. :P
Post by: eamo on March 21, 2016, 10:25:33 PM
no cooking today, just playing with fire - featherstick practice
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If it were me I would be keeping my thumb out of the splinter zone. :P
I'll ppint that out to her thanks. That never occurred to me.
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Post by: Aloha on March 26, 2016, 12:21:51 AM
Post by: Grathr on March 26, 2016, 08:15:04 AM
Looks like an excellent day to ride and a beautiful route as well.
+1
Beautiful route!
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Post by: SteveC on April 06, 2016, 01:27:00 AM
Cool pics as well !
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Post by: rishardh on April 06, 2016, 07:09:06 AM
I just might. I figured if anything, that everyone would get a good laugh.
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Loved it :tu: I will try your method next time.
Post by: Aloha on April 06, 2016, 07:57:03 AM
Beer in the woods eh... :tu: :tu: Video was awesome, make more. :pok:
^^^This
I've never seen that method thanks.
Post by: ducttapetech on April 06, 2016, 10:20:29 AM
I just might. I figured if anything, that everyone would get a good laugh.
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Loved it :tu: I will try your method next time.
Thanks! Let me know how it works for you.
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 06, 2016, 10:20:59 AM
Thanks Aloha.Beer in the woods eh... :tu: :tu: Video was awesome, make more. :pok:
^^^This
I've never seen that method thanks.
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Post by: Grathr on April 06, 2016, 06:13:49 PM
I just might. I figured if anything, that everyone would get a good laugh.
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Loved it :tu: I will try your method next time.
+1 :tu:
Great video!
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Post by: eamo on April 06, 2016, 06:58:09 PM
Now I made my first video ever on how I use my ferro rod. So don't make to much fun of me and my South Eastern Ohio accent. Hope you enjoy, even if it is at my expense. Lol!
https://youtu.be/WJNKrGxk-I4 (https://youtu.be/WJNKrGxk-I4)
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great video Nate :2tu:
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Post by: Gareth on April 06, 2016, 11:15:59 PM
Now I made my first video ever on how I use my ferro rod. So don't make to much fun of me and my South Eastern Ohio accent. Hope you enjoy, even if it is at my expense. Lol!
https://youtu.be/WJNKrGxk-I4 (https://youtu.be/WJNKrGxk-I4)
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Good video mate and cool idea on the ferro rod. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2016, 06:54:38 AM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
Post by: Syncop8r on April 12, 2016, 09:14:21 AM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
Oh I thought that was just stuff he takes canoeing...
Post by: Gareth on April 12, 2016, 09:24:25 AM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
Someone realised that Bud Light isn't actually beer? :whistle:
Kudos on the clean-up work mate. :salute:
Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2016, 03:31:24 PM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
Oh I thought that was just stuff he takes canoeing...
:rofl:
On second thought you could be very much right :think:
Post by: Grathr on April 12, 2016, 03:53:32 PM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
+1 :tu:
Post by: yud on April 12, 2016, 04:47:41 PM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
Someone realised that Bud Light isn't actually beer? :whistle:
Kudos on the clean-up work mate. :salute:
Ahh yes but the (I assume fishermen) do love their light beers and vodkas. I have actually tried to paid people to drink bud light out of the river, and been refused do to it being bud.
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
Oh I thought that was just stuff he takes canoeing...
:rofl:
Post by: SteveC on April 12, 2016, 04:53:52 PM
It was a good haul this morning. Although I do wonder at the 7 unopened beers. :think:
BRAVO :tu:. Littering pisses me off something awful.
+1 :tu:
+2
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Post by: eamo on April 17, 2016, 03:58:55 PM
Some pics from today with the kid.
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that looks like fun !
Post by: NKlamerus on April 18, 2016, 03:50:47 AM
Did some additions to the truck
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Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2016, 09:39:17 AM
Did a little inflatable kayaking this weekend. Had a blast.
looks like a lovely spot for it mate. :tu:
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2016, 11:24:44 AM
Nice looking area there.
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Post by: Aloha on April 19, 2016, 03:45:37 PM
Did a little inflatable kayaking this weekend. Had a blast.
looks like a lovely spot for it mate. :tu:
:tu:
Post by: nelly1974 on April 19, 2016, 11:09:21 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 19, 2016, 11:36:02 PM
Thanks guys. It really was. These pics dont do it justice. It was like the kind of scenic views you see on post cards.
Had you been there before? Maybe next time set up camp and stay a few days if possible :tu:
Post by: nelly1974 on April 20, 2016, 02:27:22 PM
Ive been there twice kayaking. We are planning to camp there soon though.Thanks guys. It really was. These pics dont do it justice. It was like the kind of scenic views you see on post cards.
Had you been there before? Maybe next time set up camp and stay a few days if possible :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 01, 2016, 11:29:34 PM
End up riding through Zaleski State Park and Lake Hope State Park.
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I even managed to procure some wild edibles.
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Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2016, 11:56:40 PM
Except for the belly scratch :o
Powerwashed and stained the front porch. sorry no pics :facepalm:
Post by: rishardh on May 02, 2016, 06:47:31 PM
Did the MS 150 ride this weekend. 150 miles, 2 days and 1 sore butt :cry: Day 2 starts with a lap around the Texas Motor speedway. Have done that a few times already but it never gets old.
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Post by: Aloha on May 03, 2016, 06:19:03 PM
That is cool! What is your best lap time?
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Be fun to get your bike on that track wouldn't it? I know its not really set up for that but fun non the less.
Post by: ducttapetech on May 03, 2016, 06:34:01 PM
That would be a blast. Would be kind of cool to see what my old sport bike would do. Although, I pretty sure I am not good enough to drag knee yet. Or ever for that matter.That is cool! What is your best lap time?
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Be fun to get your bike on that track wouldn't it? I know its not really set up for that but fun non the less.
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Post by: Aloha on May 03, 2016, 06:37:21 PM
That would be a blast. Would be kind of cool to see what my old sport bike would do. Although, I pretty sure I am not good enough to drag knee yet. Or ever for that matter.That is cool! What is your best lap time?
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Be fun to get your bike on that track wouldn't it? I know its not really set up for that but fun non the less.
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When I rode I would have loved to get some track time. Dragging a knee probably wouldn't happen but it would be fun to push the bike hard.
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Post by: Sparkydave on May 03, 2016, 08:00:11 PM
Went diving to a gorgeous little bay today and found one of the resident turtles!
Post by: rishardh on May 03, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
Thats pretty cool rishardh.
That is cool! What is your best lap time?
Thanks guys :cheers: Let's just say no records were broken unless there was one for the slowest time :P Was on a tandem with my wife so did not dare go all the way to the top of the turning banks. They are much steeper than they look on TV. So I guess scraping your knee turning will be very difficult to do. But it will be a blast to ride a motor bike for sure. Do the next best thing, come ride the Dallas MS150 next year.
Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2016, 12:09:48 AM
Thats pretty cool rishardh.That is cool! What is your best lap time?
Thanks guys :cheers: Let's just say no records were broken unless there was one for the slowest time
I will have to do the MS1. I can walk forever, with pack. Bicycles, not so much. Those things kick my ass. You guys that do that all the time are some tough mofos. :salute:
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2016, 12:10:43 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/3aa25d960e8a5fb3c2c1ea98fc6d3e9b.jpg)That is so cool! Did it let you pet it?
Went diving to a gorgeous little bay today and found one of the resident turtles!
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Post by: Sparkydave on May 04, 2016, 08:41:20 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Yes! On the shell you have to be careful with your fingers in front of its face because they can think its food. But you can touch ots back and the top of its head and its bellySweet! They looks so cool and chill. Kudos to you man.
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Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2016, 03:49:18 PM
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Went diving to a gorgeous little bay today and found one of the resident turtles!
What a wonderful picture. Neat how some the planets creatures are just as curious about us as we are of them.
Post by: dks on May 14, 2016, 03:40:08 PM
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Post by: dks on May 14, 2016, 05:24:10 PM
It is a popular place, so there not that many large fish around.
Just taking pictures- no fishing
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Make sure you're not working too hard there buddy. :D
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Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2016, 04:09:05 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2016, 04:25:05 PM
Your dog is buff man. Looks like a great spot for a cup of coffee and snack.
He isn't really, I should get some better pics of him.
Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2016, 04:39:18 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2016, 04:43:27 PM
Aww well either way a handsome pup.
Indeed, although we would probably keep him even if he wasn't.
Post by: Gareth on May 17, 2016, 06:36:19 PM
Aww well either way a handsome pup.
He is indeed. Looks like a great way to spend a day mate. :cheers:
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Post by: dks on May 21, 2016, 05:37:53 PM
They are not ancient, or secret.
They are good for practising photography skills
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Post by: Aloha on May 22, 2016, 04:49:25 AM
Just some items placed on the seabed for divers to take pictures of.
They are not ancient, or secret.
They are good for practising photography skills
Great idea for getting in practice.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 23, 2016, 08:41:34 PM
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 23, 2016, 08:54:09 PM
http://www.namibsvalley.com/
Extremely dry thanks to the drought, but a great camping weekend with good friends, good food and at times too much good wine :cheers:
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The Gamsberg and the Moon
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Best chicken curry potjie I've ever made.....
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Never too early for coffee, no better place to greet the sun
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Post by: LoopCutter on May 23, 2016, 09:05:50 PM
just got back from a hike. about 7km in one direction just under 2 hours. the trail is apparently rated with a difficulty of 3 out of 5Yeh, my yard mowing chore must be about 7K, finish just under 2 hours and understand it is rated 5 out of 5 by my sons when it was their chore to complete, now mine again!
Post by: styx on May 23, 2016, 09:37:16 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on May 24, 2016, 01:04:03 AM
cut off their privileges like food. that ought to get 'em to work
Some reason that will not work today.
1. Both have their own homes with yards, actually bigger than mine.
2. Both are bigger than me. Oldest is 6'7", youngest is 6'6". Me I'm only 6'4"
3. Both buy their own groceries, and I can only handle task at the holidays.
4. In a couple of years I will hire grandsons, they should be old enough by then.
5. My wife makes me do it now. And tells me if I did it to her standard, which is usually the same as mine.
Time moves right along, don't blink.
Post by: Steinar on May 24, 2016, 12:05:40 PM
Namib's Valley of a thousand Hills
http://www.namibsvalley.com/
Extremely dry thanks to the drought, but a great camping weekend with good friends, good food and at times too much good wine :cheers:
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The Gamsberg and the Moon
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Best chicken curry potjie I've ever made.....
(http://i63.tinypic.com/14xgml1.jpg)
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Never too early for coffee, no better place to greet the sun
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Wow... Sometimes I am reminded some forum members live in and travel to locations that are extremely exotic and impressive.
Post by: styx on May 24, 2016, 02:19:32 PM
cut off their privileges like food. that ought to get 'em to work
Some reason that will not work today.
1. Both have their own homes with yards, actually bigger than mine.
2. Both are bigger than me. Oldest is 6'7", youngest is 6'6". Me I'm only 6'4"
3. Both buy their own groceries, and I can only handle task at the holidays.
4. In a couple of years I will hire grandsons, they should be old enough by then.
5. My wife makes me do it now. And tells me if I did it to her standard, which is usually the same as mine.
Time moves right along, don't blink.
use the great equalizer - a shovel. no one can argue after getting hit with one
Post by: LoopCutter on May 24, 2016, 07:40:01 PM
No need both boys are good people. They are Professional Fire Fighters, oldest is a Officer, other is a Paramedic and FF, in same city.cut off their privileges like food. that ought to get 'em to work
Some reason that will not work today.
1. Both have their own homes with yards, actually bigger than mine.
2. Both are bigger than me. Oldest is 6'7", youngest is 6'6". Me I'm only 6'4"
3. Both buy their own groceries, and I can only handle task at the holidays.
4. In a couple of years I will hire grandsons, they should be old enough by then.
5. My wife makes me do it now. And tells me if I did it to her standard, which is usually the same as mine.
Time moves right along, don't blink.
use the great equalizer - a shovel. no one can argue after getting hit with one
I do agree, there are members who live and play in parts of this world that are places we only get to see in pictures unless able to travel and locate.
Keep sharing the routine adventures! Thanks for doing so.
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Post by: styx on May 24, 2016, 07:57:40 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on May 24, 2016, 08:39:59 PM
then you did a helluva job :tu:Thanks, boys learned to cook (requirement to be in Fire House), from there mom, I just tried my best to be there when needed. Still do.
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Post by: Gareth on May 25, 2016, 09:27:23 AM
Namib's Valley of a thousand Hills
http://www.namibsvalley.com/
Extremely dry thanks to the drought, but a great camping weekend with good friends, good food and at times too much good wine :cheers:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2wd81lu.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2uejkeu.jpg)
The Gamsberg and the Moon
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2yy6mhx.jpg)
Best chicken curry potjie I've ever made.....
(http://i63.tinypic.com/14xgml1.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2ueqkjo.jpg)
Never too early for coffee, no better place to greet the sun
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What a fantastic place mate. :o
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Post by: Gareth on May 27, 2016, 05:37:03 PM
Cool pics mate. :tu:
Post by: SteveC on May 27, 2016, 06:12:57 PM
Ewwww...he's playing with bugs! :ahhh
Cool pics mate. :tu:
+1 :tu:
Post by: Aloha on May 29, 2016, 05:16:47 AM
Up in this huge pine tree I saw this nest with 4 eggs.
Post by: Aloha on May 31, 2016, 11:45:47 PM
My partner did great considering her baby feet needed a moleskin about 30 mins in. Drank about 40oz water and ate 1 banana, 1 apple, handful of peanuts, and a 1/2 cliff bar during my round trip.
As always I carried a carbon steel fixed blade, Swisstool, Swisschamp, and assorted gears. I had two 40oz water container which was the heaviest things I carried. 1 SS bottle and 1 Nalgene bottle. Next time I'll just bring my bladder.
Post by: dks on June 01, 2016, 07:37:44 AM
:D :D :D
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It should take awhile, though...
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Still waiting on the boat to be finished.
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Should look something like this:
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Post by: Top-Gear-24 on June 08, 2016, 04:46:48 PM
Did about 7 miles on a gorgeous day. A heavy marine layer over the city but up in the mountains it was sunny. Elevation was roughly 6500 ft above sea level.
My partner did great considering her baby feet needed a moleskin about 30 mins in. Drank about 40oz water and ate 1 banana, 1 apple, handful of peanuts, and a 1/2 cliff bar during my round trip.
As always I carried a carbon steel fixed blade, Swisstool, Swisschamp, and assorted gears. I had two 40oz water container which was the heaviest things I carried. 1 SS bottle and 1 Nalgene bottle. Next time I'll just bring my bladder.
Breathtaking scenery :drool:.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics my friend :salute:.
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 22, 2016, 04:59:56 PM
Nate
Post by: eddie1115 on June 22, 2016, 05:37:33 PM
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
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Post by: Grathr on June 22, 2016, 05:53:17 PM
Beautiful pic
Nate
Thank you Nate! :salute:
Went camping with my wife and 3 kids (ages 5, 3, and 9mo) for their first overnight. It was ridiculously hot, and our 9 month old still doesn't like sleeping, so it was far from idyllic, but everyone agreed to go again in the fall so it was a success in my book.
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
Sounds like a great trip! :tu:
And that is a great pic Grathr
Thank you! :cheers:
Post by: Gareth on June 22, 2016, 05:58:36 PM
Went kayaking yesterday
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Looks fantastic mate. :tu:
Post by: Gareth on June 22, 2016, 06:02:33 PM
Went camping with my wife and 3 kids (ages 5, 3, and 9mo) for their first overnight. It was ridiculously hot, and our 9 month old still doesn't like sleeping, so it was far from idyllic, but everyone agreed to go again in the fall so it was a success in my book.
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
My wife isn't a fan of camping. We went as a family for an overnight about four years ago. We've not done it again since. :D However the bad memories must be fading as she tentatively (see what I did there?;)) agreed that we might try it again.
Post by: Grathr on June 22, 2016, 06:23:07 PM
Went kayaking yesterday
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Looks fantastic mate. :tu:
It was!
:cheers:
Post by: eddie1115 on June 22, 2016, 06:31:23 PM
My wife was a bit tentative :) herself, but decided to suck it up for the kids. I still don't think it's her favorite way to pass the time, but she's coming around :)Went camping with my wife and 3 kids (ages 5, 3, and 9mo) for their first overnight. It was ridiculously hot, and our 9 month old still doesn't like sleeping, so it was far from idyllic, but everyone agreed to go again in the fall so it was a success in my book.
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
My wife isn't a fan of camping. We went as a family for an overnight about four years ago. We've not done it again since. :D However the bad memories must be fading as she tentatively (see what I did there?;)) agreed that we might try it again.
Post by: Toolslinger on June 22, 2016, 07:12:00 PM
I need to get out more... :(
Post by: Grathr on June 22, 2016, 08:46:05 PM
Nice pic Grathr!
I need to get out more... :(
Thanks! :salute:
Post by: dks on June 22, 2016, 10:28:44 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 23, 2016, 12:58:44 AM
Went camping with my wife and 3 kids (ages 5, 3, and 9mo) for their first overnight. It was ridiculously hot, and our 9 month old still doesn't like sleeping, so it was far from idyllic, but everyone agreed to go again in the fall so it was a success in my book.
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
That is a total success if they are willing to try again. :tu:
Post by: eddie1115 on June 23, 2016, 01:08:09 AM
I was happy with it :tu: Time to start planning the next one ;)Went camping with my wife and 3 kids (ages 5, 3, and 9mo) for their first overnight. It was ridiculously hot, and our 9 month old still doesn't like sleeping, so it was far from idyllic, but everyone agreed to go again in the fall so it was a success in my book.
I had my Hercules with me, which made shaved some kindling and whittled down marshmallow sticks (had to make a fire despite the heat :) )
That is a total success if they are willing to try again. :tu:
Post by: JP on June 23, 2016, 03:29:13 AM
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Post by: dks on June 25, 2016, 05:09:14 PM
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Post by: Aloha on June 25, 2016, 05:11:57 PM
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Post by: Grathr on June 25, 2016, 06:26:37 PM
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Post by: NKlamerus on June 26, 2016, 12:07:18 AM
Had a manned event yesterday (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/712badb56ec67d0f47ebc9ed474dc56c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/1c243fef4ae72653274c680a4d0cb672.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/34165975f6eef8a8e2560fd2d7d9a3ae.jpg)
Post by: dks on June 26, 2016, 07:28:57 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on June 26, 2016, 07:39:33 PM
Sitting outdoors, watching the euro and smoking a cigar.
Finally! An outdoor activity I can participate in! :cheers:
Post by: dks on June 26, 2016, 07:53:35 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 27, 2016, 04:18:00 PM
Picked up a Marmot vest, Columbia pants, Timberland pants, 2 Merino Wool Sweaters, Merrell Hiking shoes ( need an insole ), and a caffe racer leather jacket.
If you have these stores in your area they are a great way to pick up inexpensive everyday gear or purpose minded gear ( hiking, winter, BOB, etc ).
Post by: magentus on June 30, 2016, 08:47:20 PM
Walked along the Avenue to Silbury Hill.
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Post by: Gareth on July 01, 2016, 09:27:56 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2016, 10:12:44 AM
Post by: Kev D on July 01, 2016, 12:12:55 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on July 02, 2016, 04:50:40 PM
Nate
Post by: SAK Guy on July 02, 2016, 05:19:48 PM
Been baling hay.
Nate
Y'all make a lot of hay this year Nate?
Post by: ducttapetech on July 03, 2016, 02:47:34 AM
Not to bad this year. About 100 round bales and 1k square bales so far. Nothing major. Just helping a friend out who has a few cattle. Nothing like I used to do.Been baling hay.
Nate
Y'all make a lot of hay this year Nate?
Nate
Post by: SAK Guy on July 03, 2016, 02:55:24 AM
Not to bad this year. About 100 round bales and 1k square bales so far. Nothing major. Just helping a friend out who has a few cattle. Nothing like I used to do.Been baling hay.
Nate
Y'all make a lot of hay this year Nate?
Nate
Very cool! We had a bunch of rain this year so when it makes it should be a bumper crop. We lease land to a rancher friend who fertilizes, bails, then either splits it or pays us per bail.
Post by: dks on July 03, 2016, 12:23:55 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 03, 2016, 04:28:28 PM
JR
Post by: Kev D on July 03, 2016, 07:54:03 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 03, 2016, 09:49:50 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 03, 2016, 11:10:07 PM
Now I'm enjoying a cider in front of the fire
Sounds like a nice time and the fire looks amazing.
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 05, 2016, 03:17:27 AM
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And putting in 800 feet of new fencing.
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It was a long couple of days
Post by: jerseydevil on July 05, 2016, 04:48:25 AM
Post by: Aloha on July 06, 2016, 01:34:41 AM
Post by: dks on July 10, 2016, 08:58:05 PM
Sitting outside watching the final.
Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2016, 09:21:49 PM
Post by: NutSAK on July 10, 2016, 09:52:20 PM
Post by: JP on July 11, 2016, 01:57:40 AM
Safety First. Or at least second.
Post by: LoopCutter on July 11, 2016, 02:54:14 AM
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Post by: NutSAK on July 11, 2016, 03:07:51 AM
^^^ Where is your vest and helmet?!I'm kneeling on my vest. Helmet?
Safety First. Or at least second.
Post by: JP on July 11, 2016, 03:09:39 AM
Went with wife of a bike ride after supper. Stop at one of the son's home and saw youngest grandson (3), and left him wound up by time we left.
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Post by: dks on July 12, 2016, 10:57:51 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 12, 2016, 11:12:05 PM
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Awesome and
^^^ Where is your vest and helmet?!I'm kneeling on my vest. Helmet?
Safety First. Or at least second.
:facepalm:
:D
Post by: Aloha on July 12, 2016, 11:12:30 PM
Went with wife of a bike ride after supper. Stop at one of the son's home and saw youngest grandson (3), and left him wound up by time we left.
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HAHA
Post by: eamo on July 18, 2016, 07:39:25 PM
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Post by: Kev D on July 18, 2016, 09:02:12 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 23, 2016, 12:19:31 PM
I explained several times that it's an offshoot of his but he insists it isn't. I explained about the copper nails but he didn't care. Now I wait as the tree dies so I can dig up what's left on my side. I wish I could do the same with his only conifer tree that's around 60 foot tall now.
Post by: JP on July 25, 2016, 03:10:50 AM
After we got set up and had a swim we got hammered by a Thunderstorm.
Our campsite was the lowest piece of land before the lake. The rain from the small hill behind us and the adjacent road drained into our campsite. Within minutes we had six inches of water where land should be.
We unstaked the tent and moved it to higher, sloping ground with everything in it.
Then we trenched our campsite and made drainage ditches to the lake using the fiskars camo axe and a small trowel.
The kids were safe in the car and we got chased to the car by cracks of lightening.
The lightning passed in about 15minutes and after another hour the rain stopped.
I was very impressed that the tent stayed mostly dry inside. There was only one small puddle but I suspect that it came in while we moved the tent through the deep run off.
The sleeping pads kept the blankets up and out of the puddle.
I had to bail the fire pit out. It was full of water. Then I added a couple buckets full of beach sand to make it easier to get a fire going.
Luckily the firewood was in the car and dry. It was nice to have even though the temperature outside was still hot.
The next two days were nice and the kids did well sitting in the canoe and hauling their age appropriate share across a portage.
Post by: campussecurity on July 25, 2016, 04:46:08 AM
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Post by: ironraven on July 25, 2016, 05:25:34 AM
No, I'm not agressive. I also want to know what moron hung shingles with (a) the nails exposed rather than on the top edge, and (b) with FINISH nails in the first place
Post by: Kev D on July 25, 2016, 07:35:12 AM
Post by: JP on July 25, 2016, 08:14:12 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on July 25, 2016, 08:40:58 AM
Gardening, lots of gardening. My bombsite of a garden is slowly getting there. I wish I'd put a bit of sunblock on though. The tops of my arms are glowing :-[
Do they sell sunblock in the UK? :think:
:whistle:
Post by: ddogu on July 25, 2016, 08:55:16 AM
Looks like a great place to spend any amount of time.
+1 :tu:
Absolutely +1 :tu:
:tu: :cheers:
Post by: Kev D on July 25, 2016, 09:49:27 AM
Gardening, lots of gardening. My bombsite of a garden is slowly getting there. I wish I'd put a bit of sunblock on though. The tops of my arms are glowing :-[
Do they sell sunblock in the UK? :think:
:whistle:
Yes, but only for the 5 days of sun we get, so it's hard to find :D
Post by: eamo on July 25, 2016, 10:23:04 AM
Gardening, lots of gardening. My bombsite of a garden is slowly getting there. I wish I'd put a bit of sunblock on though. The tops of my arms are glowing :-[
Do they sell sunblock in the UK? :think:
:whistle:
Yes, but only for the 5 days of sun we get, so it's hard to find :D
you get that much ? Wow ! last year where i am summer was on a tuesday. This year, we haven't had summer yet, though there was a sunday few weeks back where the sun did make an appearance. dunno if that counts or not :think:
Post by: Kev D on July 25, 2016, 10:28:06 AM
Gardening, lots of gardening. My bombsite of a garden is slowly getting there. I wish I'd put a bit of sunblock on though. The tops of my arms are glowing :-[
Do they sell sunblock in the UK? :think:
:whistle:
Yes, but only for the 5 days of sun we get, so it's hard to find :D
you get that much ? Wow ! last year where i am summer was on a tuesday. This year, we haven't had summer yet, though there was a sunday few weeks back where the sun did make an appearance. dunno if that counts or not :think:
I'm hoping this is the start of our summer, I've got my holibobs in a few weeks in Norfolk. The place I've rented has a hot tub in the garden so I want to make full use of it :D
Post by: Syncop8r on July 25, 2016, 11:01:39 AM
Post by: Kev D on July 25, 2016, 11:09:07 AM
Actually I was in the UK for nearly all of September 2012 and over that time there were only four properly raining days.
I was off work recovering from my back surgery from June to the end of October 2012, it was lovely over here then. I couldn't get around much but it was nice to spend so much time sat in the garden. I really didn't want to come back to work after that.
Post by: Aloha on July 25, 2016, 05:57:15 PM
http://www.californiadrought.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160705_CA_cat.jpg
Post by: Kev D on July 30, 2016, 10:14:51 PM
Post by: Aloha on September 17, 2016, 10:01:39 PM
Great views and not many on the trail. We did see several people on the way down, they we're coning up and it was getting warm. I again saw so many people with 1 little bottle of water :think:. I carried my 3L camelback and my friend had 2 16oz bottle plus her nalgene 32 oz.
Because of the incline many hikers said this was a challenging trail. I actually didn't have any problem going up or coming back down. My hike buddy works in an office M-F so she struggled a little on the way up.
In the picture with the water tower at the bottom you can see the trail to the left. Lots of boulder where rock climbers work out. Its pretty cool seeing these men and women hanging from such heights.
I didn't take a lot of pics as I was too busy enjoying the hike and day off.
Post by: Syncop8r on September 17, 2016, 10:18:33 PM
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Post by: Aloha on September 21, 2016, 07:14:08 AM
Post by: ryan1835 on September 21, 2016, 10:29:22 PM
Post by: Ron Who on September 23, 2016, 09:41:17 PM
I go out hunting dragonflies and damselflies as often as I can. With a camera, that is.
Hawkers (called Darners in North America) are among the most spectacular of dragonflies. They are my favorites, definitely.
Today, I "shot" a Southern Hawker, yesterday a Migrant Hawker. A Brown Hawker in July and a Green-eyed Hawker in June. This year, I got a total of 76 hawkers on camera, males and females of 6 different species. The Hawkers in the pics are all males.
For more information about Hawkers see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeshnidae
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 23, 2016, 11:34:50 PM
Post by: Ron Who on September 23, 2016, 11:45:36 PM
Post by: SteveC on September 23, 2016, 11:52:13 PM
Here's one I took last year
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Post by: Ron Who on September 24, 2016, 06:53:07 AM
Very nice too, Steve. Looks like a Green Darner (Anax Junius) although I can't tell for sure, we haven't got those overhere.
Post by: dks on September 24, 2016, 07:39:15 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 04, 2016, 09:46:08 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on October 10, 2016, 01:47:04 PM
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Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2016, 03:22:38 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 10, 2016, 03:28:34 PM
Post by: NutSAK on October 17, 2016, 06:43:03 PM
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Our favorite part of camping is always the cooking... This was the first evening meal--chicken bisque soup w/biscuit topping. I cooked chili for 6 hours on Saturday that was pure heaven.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 17, 2016, 07:04:45 PM
Post by: Aloha on October 17, 2016, 07:14:08 PM
:like: :like:
:like: Looks like a wonderful location. Happy 18th to you both :cheers:
Post by: NutSAK on October 17, 2016, 07:34:09 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 18, 2016, 01:15:32 AM
For our 18th wedding anniversary, the wife and I took advantage of the scenic MO rivers and went "off grid" for 3 days.
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(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8622/29757845884_cfef8f2e91_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MkAJQm)
Our favorite part of camping is always the cooking... This was the first evening meal--chicken bisque soup w/biscuit topping. I cooked chili for 6 hours on Saturday that was pure heaven.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5523/30388207315_7690cb2668_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NiivjT)
Really 'roughing it', I see. :D
Looks like a great trip! :cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 18, 2016, 01:17:54 AM
Post by: NutSAK on October 18, 2016, 03:19:23 PM
Really 'roughing it', I see. :D
Looks like a great trip! :cheers:
Yes, well we certainly weren't going for "roughing it", as you can see. ;) It's all about the gear!
It's hard enough these days to talk someone into camping without electricity and running water like this, much less roughing it. Hey, at least we didn't pull up in a $$$$ RV and run a generator all weekend. :D
We had a great time.
Post by: NutSAK on October 18, 2016, 03:24:01 PM
Took some visiting relatives up to Rocky Mountain NP. Only a couple of elk, but saw 30 or 40 mule deer in small herds.
I love that area. My family has a cabin between Estes and RMNP that was built back in the early 1900's. I usually spend a week or two there in September, but I didn't make it out this year. The Elk rut is fantastic, and the bears seem to be more numerous than years past. I saw several black bears on the property last year, and moose in the Indian Peaks area.
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 18, 2016, 10:38:03 PM
Took some visiting relatives up to Rocky Mountain NP. Only a couple of elk, but saw 30 or 40 mule deer in small herds.
I love that area. My family has a cabin between Estes and RMNP that was built back in the early 1900's. I usually spend a week or two there in September, but I didn't make it out this year. The Elk rut is fantastic, and the bears seem to be more numerous than years past. I saw several black bears on the property last year, and moose in the Indian Peaks area.
Sounds like a great place! :tu:
Seen grizzlies up in Yellowstone and Denali, but never seen a black bear. Seen moose in a number of places but not Colorado. Understand there are a number of them up near Red Rocks Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. We've had a warm summer and the elk don't seem to be moving out of the high country yet. :cheers:
Post by: NutSAK on October 19, 2016, 09:01:46 PM
Took some visiting relatives up to Rocky Mountain NP. Only a couple of elk, but saw 30 or 40 mule deer in small herds.
I love that area. My family has a cabin between Estes and RMNP that was built back in the early 1900's. I usually spend a week or two there in September, but I didn't make it out this year. The Elk rut is fantastic, and the bears seem to be more numerous than years past. I saw several black bears on the property last year, and moose in the Indian Peaks area.
Sounds like a great place! :tu:
Seen grizzlies up in Yellowstone and Denali, but never seen a black bear. Seen moose in a number of places but not Colorado. Understand there are a number of them up near Red Rocks Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. We've had a warm summer and the elk don't seem to be moving out of the high country yet. :cheers:
It was between Mitchell and Blue lakes that I saw the moose last year--a cow with her calf. I believe that was the first time I had seen moose in CO in all my years of travel there. I'm used to seeing them around Glacier NP.
Here's the cabin.: http://fergiebunkport.com/
It's a wonderful place to relax in privacy. I've had black bear approach me with cubs while I was grilling out back and didn't see them until they were about 30 yards away. This is the view of Longs Peak from the living room window:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5464/29801461423_2c51814e24_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mpshdp)
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 19, 2016, 09:56:09 PM
Post by: NutSAK on October 19, 2016, 10:02:39 PM
Nice view! Check out my avatar. :D
Yeah, that didn't get by me. I've just never commented on it. ;) :tu:
Post by: dks on October 30, 2016, 01:32:33 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 30, 2016, 01:49:19 PM
:whistle:
:P
Post by: dks on October 30, 2016, 01:51:31 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 30, 2016, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: Subterranean on October 30, 2016, 11:09:40 PM
(http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pp-medvednica-medvedgrad-4.jpg)
Of course, we had to take crappy night photos of my SAK, my friend's hunting knife and my friend's brandy :D
(https://s21.postimg.org/d5t6om8br/bla.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on October 31, 2016, 06:46:21 AM
I just went to a short night forest hiking route with some friends... we went to the local medieval fortress called "Medvedgrad" above the town of Zagreb (Croatia).
(http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pp-medvednica-medvedgrad-4.jpg)
Of course, we had to take crappy night photos of my SAK, my friend's hunting knife and my friend's brandy :D
(https://s21.postimg.org/d5t6om8br/bla.jpg)
What a fun destination. Always a great time with friends especially a night trek.
Post by: ThePeacent on October 31, 2016, 01:23:55 PM
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and found a weird looking mantis!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0030_zps5uikvki0.jpeg)
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Post by: JP on October 31, 2016, 02:37:52 PM
Electrical fishing class in the river...
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0036_zpso1fzistz.jpeg)
and found a weird looking mantis!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0030_zps5uikvki0.jpeg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0028_zpstnrb6ou1.jpeg)
Soooo, how did you hurt yourself? :pok:
Post by: Subterranean on October 31, 2016, 03:10:43 PM
I just went to a short night forest hiking route with some friends... we went to the local medieval fortress called "Medvedgrad" above the town of Zagreb (Croatia).
(http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pp-medvednica-medvedgrad-4.jpg)
Of course, we had to take crappy night photos of my SAK, my friend's hunting knife and my friend's brandy :D
(https://s21.postimg.org/d5t6om8br/bla.jpg)
What a fun destination. Always a great time with friends especially a night trek.
Absolutely :tu: I love night hikes or even simple walks, especially through the forest.
Headlamp on your forehead is a must for me for night hikes - I love having both hands free.
BTW I forgot to mention I somehow stood on a nail somewhere along the path :o Thankfully my shoes are really thick and firm, it didn't reach my foot. I pulled it out with my SwissTool pliers - after this experience I am even more willing to carry my SwissTool on every hiking/camping adventure.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 31, 2016, 08:18:35 PM
I just went to a short night forest hiking route with some friends... we went to the local medieval fortress called "Medvedgrad" above the town of Zagreb (Croatia).
(http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pp-medvednica-medvedgrad-4.jpg)
Of course, we had to take crappy night photos of my SAK, my friend's hunting knife and my friend's brandy :D
(https://s21.postimg.org/d5t6om8br/bla.jpg)
What a fun destination. Always a great time with friends especially a night trek.
Absolutely :tu: I love night hikes or even simple walks, especially through the forest.
Headlamp on your forehead is a must for me for night hikes - I love having both hands free.
BTW I forgot to mention I somehow stood on a nail somewhere along the path :o Thankfully my shoes are really thick and firm, it didn't reach my foot. I pulled it out with my SwissTool pliers - after this experience I am even more willing to carry my SwissTool on every hiking/camping adventure.
:like:
I know there are some on here who think pliers are superfluous on hikes, but I always carry some. I have had to pull thorny twigs from my soles several times, plus it makes handling hot items easier, or pulling needles through heavy materials when doing field repairs. In fact I use pliers far more than a folding saw blade, which many deem to be indispensable.
Post by: Spence on October 31, 2016, 09:58:06 PM
Post by: ThePeacent on October 31, 2016, 10:11:30 PM
Electrical fishing class in the river...
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0036_zpso1fzistz.jpeg)
and found a weird looking mantis!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0030_zps5uikvki0.jpeg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0028_zpstnrb6ou1.jpeg)
Soooo, how did you hurt yourself? :pok:
knife blade!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/CAM05743_zpsuqssje76.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/IMG-20161029-WA0050_zpssvbl1zhv.jpeg)
had to be that :facepalm:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/CAM05744_zpszdkjgmws.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on November 01, 2016, 06:03:01 AM
I just went to a short night forest hiking route with some friends... we went to the local medieval fortress called "Medvedgrad" above the town of Zagreb (Croatia).
(http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pp-medvednica-medvedgrad-4.jpg)
Of course, we had to take crappy night photos of my SAK, my friend's hunting knife and my friend's brandy :D
(https://s21.postimg.org/d5t6om8br/bla.jpg)
What a fun destination. Always a great time with friends especially a night trek.
Absolutely :tu: I love night hikes or even simple walks, especially through the forest.
Headlamp on your forehead is a must for me for night hikes - I love having both hands free.
BTW I forgot to mention I somehow stood on a nail somewhere along the path :o Thankfully my shoes are really thick and firm, it didn't reach my foot. I pulled it out with my SwissTool pliers - after this experience I am even more willing to carry my SwissTool on every hiking/camping adventure.
:like:
I know there are some on here who think pliers are superfluous on hikes, but I always carry some. I have had to pull thorny twigs from my soles several times, plus it makes handling hot items easier, or pulling needles through heavy materials when doing field repairs. In fact I use pliers far more than a folding saw blade, which many deem to be indispensable.
:salute:
I also carry my Swisstool on hikes. A headlamp is a must for me as well. While I have other lights available its always a good idea to have free hands.
Post by: firiki on November 02, 2016, 10:36:19 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on November 03, 2016, 08:45:54 AM
Nice pic. :tu:
Post by: firiki on November 04, 2016, 09:37:36 AM
The landscape here varies greatly from semi-arid to alpine. You have places that seem lunar and others with nice, thick forest -and bears and wildboars.
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 03:02:41 PM
Yesterday I went for a long drive.
I saw a mouflon (agrino) an animal rarely seen in the wild, which is a national symbol.
Some information here in English: http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/fd/fd.nsf/All/95BAAFDC5D269150C2257A2A002FB9C0/$file/The%20Cyprus%20mouflon%20.pdf
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 03:04:33 PM
Post by: Aloha on November 06, 2016, 03:47:55 PM
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 03:50:24 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 07, 2016, 09:15:10 AM
The dogs enjoy not having to be on leashes, and we vary the routes we take so the average hike is 10-16km.
Passed Sunday we did 14.38km in 3:01 starting at 06:30 and we went looking for hills to get the heartbeat up and sweat out some poison.
For those that clicked on the link........imagine the landscape in a dead, grey and brown.........the drought is bad.... :facepalm:
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 07, 2016, 09:18:56 PM
Post by: dks on November 07, 2016, 09:25:19 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 07, 2016, 10:41:45 PM
:think:
Post by: dks on November 08, 2016, 07:04:39 AM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 08, 2016, 09:47:24 AM
Post by: dks on November 08, 2016, 09:59:58 AM
Post by: dks on November 13, 2016, 02:41:43 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 13, 2016, 07:34:08 PM
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Post by: eamo on November 13, 2016, 09:22:20 PM
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/20161030_100813_zpsoo1rntuo.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/eamonf/media/20161030_100813_zpsoo1rntuo.jpg.html)
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(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/20161030_102333_zpswwt2vrwm.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/eamonf/media/20161030_102333_zpswwt2vrwm.jpg.html)
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/eamonf/IMG_0097-sml_zpsmclbmxuq.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/eamonf/media/IMG_0097-sml_zpsmclbmxuq.jpg.html)
Post by: Aloha on November 14, 2016, 07:40:17 AM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 15, 2016, 01:21:31 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/1629zk7.jpg)
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2is8uf4.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/zkhc1i.jpg)
3 pics and no info......let's fix that. :salute:
Went on a game drive with friends this passed Sunday on farm Moltkeblick.
The farm is about 15km outside the city and a small part bordering the highway was developed into an upmarket housing estate. Wonderful concept, you buy a 1 hectare plot, fence off a piece in the middle and build your home, wildlife move freely between the houses.
Anyway, so much for the lives of the rich and famous, even more amazing was the numbers and variety of game we spotted despite a late start......a short list:
Giraffe
Eland
Oryx/Gemsbok
Zebra
Impala
Red Hartebeest
Wildebeest, honestly not sure if they were Black, Blue or both
Springbok
Duiker
Steenbok
Warthog
several Mongoose
I'm sure I missed something, but needless to say I was amazed. Cattle and game poaching is a serious problem in our country, and this close to the capitol city that's even more of a problem.
I assume the housing estate on the North border, mountains on the Southern border and land owned by the president on the Western border keeps these animals safe for now.
Post by: ironraven on November 16, 2016, 04:14:43 AM
Post by: Aloha on December 05, 2016, 04:19:00 PM
It was about 40F till we got to the top of the summit 6500ft above sea level but well worth it. My newish pair of hiking boots were so pleasurable to have on. My feet were feeling great during and after. There was a light amount of snow and some ice left at the summit as a storm blew thru recently.
I'd post pics but for some reason Sierra wont let me drag and drop to preview.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on December 06, 2016, 12:48:26 PM
The hike was 12.5km and it took us 3.5 hours with a total elevation change of 2030m.......what fun.
We started before sunrise and made the summit by 7:20am........by necessity due to the heat, it was 35C by the time we got home.
Post by: eamo on December 06, 2016, 10:09:39 PM
Last Sunday we hiked up Kaiser Wilhelm, a prominent large hill/small mountain right on the outskirts of town.
The hike was 12.5km and it took us 3.5 hours with a total elevation change of 2030m.......what fun.
We started before sunrise and made the summit by 7:20am........by necessity due to the heat, it was 35C by the time we got home.
Gerhard, that was a good time with that distance / elevation ! :tu:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 06, 2016, 11:14:58 PM
Other than the icy and snowy bits the walk was fairly easy going overall.
Def
Post by: Ron Who on December 07, 2016, 01:50:05 AM
Megan and I decided to go for a hike the other day in Gatineau Park. It was really more of a stroll as I have a lot of problems getting too far. We ended up only going a couple of miles all told, but there were a lot of elevation changes too, which didn't help matters!Nice place, I would like it there.
Other than the icy and snowy bits the walk was fairly easy going overall.
Def
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 07, 2016, 04:45:26 PM
Megan and I decided to go for a hike the other day in Gatineau Park. It was really more of a stroll as I have a lot of problems getting too far. We ended up only going a couple of miles all told, but there were a lot of elevation changes too, which didn't help matters!Nice place, I would like it there.
Other than the icy and snowy bits the walk was fairly easy going overall.
Def
Yeah, we have had a few adventures in Gatineau Park and really enjoy it there. Unfortunately a lot of it is closed for the winter, so our adventures might be a bit limited over the next few months.
Here are some of our other adventures in Gatineau if you are interested:
Kayaking in Gatineau (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68503.0.html)
Breakfast in Gatineau (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67381.0.html)
Summit Hike in Wakefield (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68372.0.html)
Def
Post by: Aloha on December 07, 2016, 04:47:40 PM
Post by: Ron Who on December 07, 2016, 09:58:49 PM
Post by: ToolJoe on December 08, 2016, 02:40:08 AM
Post by: hiraethus on December 30, 2016, 11:41:24 PM
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/626/31943206075_cb0642af03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QEHhhk)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/484/31155644323_e27f04aee0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pt7PBr)
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Post by: Pacu on December 30, 2016, 11:59:11 PM
Spent the last few days at my mum's in Wales and managed to get out on my bike a couple of times.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/626/31943206075_cb0642af03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QEHhhk)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/484/31155644323_e27f04aee0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pt7PBr)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/280/31155642673_2dd9a58288_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pt7P7Z)
wow...awesome scenery!
Post by: Gareth on December 31, 2016, 01:58:27 AM
Post by: hiraethus on December 31, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 08:21:35 PM
Def
Post by: Aloha on December 31, 2016, 08:28:36 PM
I went for a 6-7 mile jaunt recently. The rains filled some local creeks so I wanted to see how much so. It went thru a ranch built at the turn of the century ( yea here thats old ) and was pretty full. We've been so drought stricken it was nice to see. We saw lots of deer tracks which was also cool.
I want to go back and explore a bit more since its about 3700 acres of open land.
Post by: dks on January 01, 2017, 11:54:05 AM
Post by: ToolJoe on January 01, 2017, 03:16:13 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 02, 2017, 01:14:45 AM
Def
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 02, 2017, 01:16:50 AM
Def
Post by: Aloha on January 11, 2017, 07:25:14 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on January 11, 2017, 10:16:08 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 11, 2017, 11:50:21 PM
Beautiful Aloha!
Thanks. Its 3700 acres of protected land. I'll be getting back out to do some other trails. Cool thing is there are designated Mt Bike trails and even horse trails.
Post by: hiraethus on January 13, 2017, 10:22:26 AM
Beautiful Aloha!
Thanks. Its 3700 acres of protected land. I'll be getting back out to do some other trails. Cool thing is there are designated Mt Bike trails and even horse trails.
Looks great. :tu:
Post by: dks on January 14, 2017, 06:21:01 PM
Post by: ThePeacent on January 15, 2017, 03:59:20 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170111_123055_zpsngphazgx.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/IMG-20170111-WA0006_zpslwnicnhi.jpeg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170111_125601_zpstr1jjhiv.jpg)
+mountain fauna sample analysis (feces, bones, etc.)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/IMG-20170111-WA0017_zpsqpdltysg.jpeg)
Post by: Aloha on January 16, 2017, 06:38:47 AM
Will you need to further process those olives? I was thinking pickling, marinating, or something else?
Post by: dks on January 16, 2017, 07:39:45 AM
The ones that will be used for eating were picked earlier, carefully, and are specially selected for that purpose.
The ones picked during the past few days tend to get bruised as they fall to the ground and are not ideal for being preserved.
You can do it, but the results will not be good enough.
Post by: Ron Who on January 19, 2017, 06:21:05 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on January 19, 2017, 09:25:32 PM
It went thru a ranch built at the turn of the century ( yea here thats old ) and was pretty full.
So it's 17 years old? :think: :pok: :whistle:
Post by: Aloha on January 20, 2017, 07:24:56 AM
It went thru a ranch built at the turn of the century ( yea here thats old ) and was pretty full.
So it's 17 years old? :think: :pok: :whistle:
:rofl:
I should have specified. Late1800s. Pretty neat place, I'll have to get some pictures of the home.
Post by: Ron Who on January 21, 2017, 05:54:54 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 21, 2017, 06:33:20 PM
JR
Post by: dks on January 22, 2017, 02:45:16 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/Rally%202017/IMG_6590.jpg)
lots of photographs in the shutter forum
Post by: Ron Who on January 24, 2017, 10:33:08 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2017, 12:43:55 AM
Post by: dks on January 29, 2017, 08:19:25 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 05, 2017, 04:36:49 PM
Yesterday I bought skates and today I am heading out to try them. It's been over 30 years since the last time I skated, and I wasn't any good at it then either.
Now I'm over 40, with a total of ten screws and a metal plate holding my feet together. :ahhh
Don't worry, I'm sure Megan will film the whole thing, if for not other reason to make it easier to explain to the paramedics what happened....
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 05, 2017, 04:53:05 PM
Just in case anyone is wondering just how big of an idiot I am.....:facepalm:
Yesterday I bought skates and today I am heading out to try them. It's been over 30 years since the last time I skated, and I wasn't any good at it then either.
Now I'm over 40, with a total of ten screws and a metal plate holding my feet together. :ahhh
Don't worry, I'm sure Megan will film the whole thing, if for not other reason to make it easier to explain to the paramedics what happened....
Def
JR
Post by: ducttapetech on February 05, 2017, 05:26:06 PM
Just in case anyone is wondering just how big of an idiot I am.....Tell Megan I will give her 20 USD for the vid. LOL!
Yesterday I bought skates and today I am heading out to try them. It's been over 30 years since the last time I skated, and I wasn't any good at it then either.
Now I'm over 40, with a total of ten screws and a metal plate holding my feet together. :ahhh
Don't worry, I'm sure Megan will film the whole thing, if for not other reason to make it easier to explain to the paramedics what happened....
Def
Have fun boss!
Post by: Ron Who on February 05, 2017, 06:21:29 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on February 05, 2017, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: Ron Who on February 05, 2017, 09:30:37 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 06, 2017, 03:46:36 AM
I still have little to no skill on them, but I could move around easily enough, which came as a major shock to me.
When I said I hadn't skated in 30 years, I meant I hadn't ice skated in 30 years. I took up rollerblading about 25 years ago, although it's probably been 15 years or so since I spent any time on Rollerblades.
I guess it was similar enough that I managed to take to it reasonably well. I just need to remember there's no brake on the back of my right heel like there was on my Rollerblades! :ahhh
Def
Post by: dks on February 06, 2017, 07:23:26 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 07, 2017, 02:10:56 AM
Def
Post by: dks on February 12, 2017, 06:07:09 PM
Post by: Aloha on February 13, 2017, 03:56:27 PM
Post by: dks on February 13, 2017, 04:38:08 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on February 13, 2017, 04:40:17 PM
hunting, offroading, quadcopter flying, picking asparagus , and that was just the morning :DSlow morning eh?
Post by: dks on February 13, 2017, 06:10:07 PM
Post by: jzmtl on February 22, 2017, 08:03:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7FWNnFzj6I
Post by: ducttapetech on February 22, 2017, 11:17:09 AM
Post by: Aloha on February 22, 2017, 04:27:03 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2017, 05:17:32 PM
Some Canadian geese and ducks
(http://i.imgur.com/ynN4BxQh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ynN4BxQ)
Being watched by
Bald Eagle
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06039_zpsidyx9hmj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06039_zpsidyx9hmj.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06031_zpsehyvxeow.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06031_zpsehyvxeow.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06051%202_zpsr3wt4nld.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06051%202_zpsr3wt4nld.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06025_zpsedtnmp7d.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06025_zpsedtnmp7d.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06028%202_zpswaxw1hxp.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06028%202_zpswaxw1hxp.jpg.html)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06028%203_zpsr9yx5kje.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Bald%20Eagle/DSC06028%203_zpsr9yx5kje.jpg.html)
Some Mallard ducks in the creek
(http://i.imgur.com/9GkWtMDh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9GkWtMD)
(http://i.imgur.com/iaMp5Yph.jpg) (http://imgur.com/iaMp5Yp)
Post by: Aloha on March 05, 2017, 05:18:57 PM
Post by: sir_mike on March 05, 2017, 06:34:01 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2017, 11:53:12 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 06, 2017, 12:01:02 AM
Awesome pictures :salute:+1
JR
Post by: SteveC on March 06, 2017, 05:42:38 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 06, 2017, 10:01:33 AM
Post by: SteveC on March 06, 2017, 03:38:37 PM
Post by: Gareth on March 10, 2017, 04:04:30 PM
Post by: Gareth on March 10, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/DSC_0005_zpswzgkphxp.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2017, 05:09:19 PM
:like:
Post by: Gareth on March 10, 2017, 05:19:34 PM
A walk in the "dull" woods is always better than a great day at work, at least for me
:like:
very true. :cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on March 10, 2017, 10:49:09 PM
A walk in the "dull" woods is always better than a great day at work, at least for me
:like:
very true. :cheers:
+2
Post by: SteveC on March 11, 2017, 12:12:40 AM
Post by: Ron Who on March 11, 2017, 05:48:59 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 26, 2017, 06:01:01 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2923/32818870894_1d7a004b59_b.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on March 27, 2017, 01:06:18 AM
Lovely place to have a stroll.
Post by: zoidberg on March 27, 2017, 02:48:07 PM
Happy Mothers day to mum.
Lovely place to have a stroll.
+1 :tu:
Post by: magentus on March 27, 2017, 03:04:28 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 27, 2017, 03:45:16 PM
Happy Mothers day to mum.
Lovely place to have a stroll.
+1 :tu:
+2 and lovely pics :cheers:
Post by: Kev D on March 27, 2017, 09:22:30 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 27, 2017, 09:35:11 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2017, 09:44:57 PM
JR
Post by: Aloha on March 29, 2017, 06:27:15 AM
We did a little walk, well a walk and roll, just over 2-1/2miles..
JR
Nice.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 29, 2017, 07:05:58 AM
It was, I wouldn't mind some warm days with some sunlight! Get the Mrs to work on walking without the chair and maybe the walker, and go down to the park sit by the pond and just RELAX!We did a little walk, well a walk and roll, just over 2-1/2miles..
JR
Nice.
JR
Post by: Aloha on March 29, 2017, 04:22:36 PM
It was, I wouldn't mind some warm days with some sunlight! Get the Mrs to work on walking without the chair and maybe the walker, and go down to the park sit by the pond and just RELAX!We did a little walk, well a walk and roll, just over 2-1/2miles..
JR
Nice.
JR
That also sound great. Y'all gonna see any sun soon? We'll hit our hottest day this week today ( 81F ). Its really not saying much since year round average temp is 75F.
The other area I was living had terrific walking trails this new place I'm at doesn't . Kinda bummed about it but its not like I can't just drive to that other area.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 29, 2017, 09:08:20 PM
We saw sun today, a totally bright day but it only hit like 52 with a crisp breeze. But I'm totally proud of the Mrs. We were going to go for a walk, but with no roll! And she wanted to push it further, so I took out the walker! So we ended up going alll the way down to the store, doing a little shopping, met the older son while down there, and then all the way back. She had to sit a couple times on the walker, but that's the furthest she's done, around 1-1/2miles! She did good!It was, I wouldn't mind some warm days with some sunlight! Get the Mrs to work on walking without the chair and maybe the walker, and go down to the park sit by the pond and just RELAX!We did a little walk, well a walk and roll, just over 2-1/2miles..
JR
Nice.
JR
That also sound great. Y'all gonna see any sun soon? We'll hit our hottest day this week today ( 81F ). Its really not saying much since year round average temp is 75F.
The other area I was living had terrific walking trails this new place I'm at doesn't . Kinda bummed about it but its not like I can't just drive to that other area.
JR
Post by: Aloha on March 30, 2017, 01:29:00 AM
Pulled weeds then sprayed for ants. It hit just a bit over 80 today. Drank some iced tea and chilled on the patio whittling California Red Cedar for a ferro rod handle. Man I love the smell of Cedar.
Post by: zoidberg on March 31, 2017, 12:59:48 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33751003545_13c5da2d5f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TqsHue)
Post by: dks on March 31, 2017, 01:14:41 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2017, 01:21:48 PM
Post by: dks on March 31, 2017, 01:31:12 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2017, 07:14:53 PM
YAY Mrs Sabrina :woohoo:She said ty,
Pulled weeds then sprayed for ants. It hit just a bit over 80 today. Drank some iced tea and chilled on the patio whittling California Red Cedar for a ferro rod handle. Man I love the smell of Cedar.
My outdoor duty was just bringing grocery bags in, in just a bit over 40, but I did have a nice iced tea, from the store, I could really go for a fresh brew!
JR
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2017, 09:25:29 PM
I split fire wood for the morning.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33751003545_13c5da2d5f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TqsHue)
:like:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2017, 09:52:50 PM
And to think he did that all with a sak! :whistle:I split fire wood for the morning.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33751003545_13c5da2d5f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TqsHue)
:like:
JR
Post by: zoidberg on April 01, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3943/33385569650_516812428c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SSaLHQ)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2895/33729337936_2d38a86d61_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ToxF4f)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3684/33613563212_168cb9818f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tdjigj)
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 01, 2017, 04:49:01 PM
Spent the afternoon exploring with the kid. Old mines, hilltop views and a few rest stops so I could recover.Wow, what a view!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3943/33385569650_516812428c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SSaLHQ)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2895/33729337936_2d38a86d61_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ToxF4f)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3684/33613563212_168cb9818f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tdjigj)
JR
Post by: dks on April 01, 2017, 07:17:32 PM
Post by: hiraethus on April 02, 2017, 07:20:52 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 02, 2017, 07:34:54 AM
130 miles on my bike yesterday. My legs are smurfed. ::)
My legs don't even want to think about that. Madness and congrats. :tu:
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2017, 07:36:47 AM
130 miles on my bike yesterday. My legs are smurfed. ::)
I drove less than that all week :facepalm:
Props to you :salute:
Post by: eamo on April 02, 2017, 11:37:59 AM
130 miles on my bike yesterday. My legs are smurfed. ::)
:like:
Post by: magentus on April 02, 2017, 09:21:42 PM
130 miles on my bike yesterday. My legs are smurfed. ::)I thought you moved to be closer to work? :ahhh
Post by: hiraethus on April 02, 2017, 09:33:51 PM
I thought you moved to be closer to work? :ahhh
It was Saturday - this was for fun. :think:
Post by: magentus on April 02, 2017, 10:02:31 PM
Thanks guys. Had a great time, but I'm unstoppably hungry today. And I'm doing it again (well, a different route but the same distance) next weekend. :D:facepalm:I thought you moved to be closer to work? :ahhh
It was Saturday - this was for fun. :think:
Post by: Kev D on April 03, 2017, 12:29:51 PM
130 miles on my bike yesterday. My legs are smurfed. ::)
I drove less than that all week :facepalm:
Props to you :salute:
Me too
Post by: hiraethus on April 10, 2017, 12:59:49 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2017, 01:08:22 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/34009971265_8f5a04988b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPkZyV)
Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2017, 01:09:37 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2808/34009967235_8752f45ef5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPkYnr)
Post by: Aloha on April 13, 2017, 03:35:56 PM
Post by: Kev D on April 15, 2017, 07:44:23 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2834/33207115824_6fa6d113f1_b.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2017, 02:31:41 AM
Post by: Kev D on April 16, 2017, 05:05:56 PM
The weather look rather nice.
There was a cool breeze, but still tshirt weather. Stark contrast to today
Post by: hiraethus on April 16, 2017, 09:36:33 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3952/34026048486_249ca98416_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQLoLo)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3941/34026048296_b9ae4a02d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQLoH7)
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 18, 2017, 02:17:07 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 11:52:13 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 11:54:07 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 12:08:49 AM
Sprayed the yard with weed killer then went on a walk.
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=57772.0;attach=314218)
The flowers meh, but the trees pic is cool. :like: :like:
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 12:12:27 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 12:15:05 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 12:43:00 AM
Post by: aluminated on April 19, 2017, 01:00:13 AM
We'll start off with an EvoGrip18 helping to fashion a walking stick and then follow up with scenery pics:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/7720464b7f5f3414c42b4f2fbe20e2e3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/561a423b35b04887849b9f71dfeb781e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/2a4a6139c7a231800ef3bdf6dd7a0136.jpg)
^^^Beaver dam^^^
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/b4aec3e5afa9576eee2ff52915935f9d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/b2ab3c60b10dd55c290b71942c798825.jpg)
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 01:19:19 AM
Post by: aluminated on April 19, 2017, 01:32:47 AM
A pic of the previously unseen but mentioned EvoGrip18 in red (because the little guy tells me that SAKs should all be that color.)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/22ba664eadf2629c188e34e3476ff18a.jpg)
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 01:44:24 AM
Post by: aluminated on April 19, 2017, 01:58:30 AM
Nice pics! Just out of curiosity, where we this pics taken? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.West Milford Township, New Jersey.
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 02:40:23 AM
Post by: SteveC on April 19, 2017, 05:53:42 AM
Post by: Aloha on April 21, 2017, 07:08:51 AM
Aluminated also great pics. Good to see you had company.
Post by: Zed on April 21, 2017, 06:48:08 PM
Post by: Zed on April 21, 2017, 06:49:48 PM
Post by: Smashie on April 21, 2017, 09:49:03 PM
Post by: aluminated on April 22, 2017, 12:31:53 AM
Ducttapetech great pics.Thanks! There will be from eight to ten of us on Sunday if all goes well. Safety in numbers, not that the black bear, coyote, bobcat, or fox will bother us. Still, I gotta wonder about the lone attractive young ladies traipsing about the forest in yoga pants and the like. Bipedal predators are more of a concern than all the others.
Aluminated also great pics. Good to see you had company.
I'll try to get some decent photos...of the landscape, lol.
Post by: Aloha on April 22, 2017, 01:27:30 AM
:like:
Post by: Aloha on April 22, 2017, 01:30:18 AM
Ducttapetech great pics.Thanks! There will be from eight to ten of us on Sunday if all goes well. Safety in numbers, not that the black bear, coyote, bobcat, or fox will bother us. Still, I gotta wonder about the lone attractive young ladies traipsing about the forest in yoga pants and the like. Bipedal predators are more of a concern than all the others.
Aluminated also great pics. Good to see you had company.
I'll try to get some decent photos...of the landscape, lol.
Yeah I also wonder about lone young lady hikers. I've pleaded with my female friends and daughters never to go alone for various reasons.
I enjoy hiking in groups as well. Nice when you've got several folks out especially since more neat things are spotted by so many eyes on the look out.
That scramble up the rocks looked fun.
Post by: Zed on April 22, 2017, 08:56:07 AM
That looks like a great place, where is it?
It's Horton Dorset :salute:
Post by: Zed on April 22, 2017, 08:57:00 AM
@ Zed those are some terrific pics. Good to see the girls out with dad enjoying the outdoors. Nothing better than some outdoor time with loved ones.
:like:
Thanks mate,it's a great place,going back in 5wks time :salute:
Post by: dks on April 22, 2017, 05:44:50 PM
Post by: eamo on April 23, 2017, 12:51:06 PM
Post by: aluminated on April 24, 2017, 12:37:41 AM
lunch in the forestTables in the forest?!? Say it isn't so!
We hiked again and discovered how Alox SAKs are really produced:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/324d17c59743cf3dd786d9ebb36e639c.jpg)...they grow on trees!
We found a survey reference mark too: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/675be395635da7122086f6431cab76a0.jpg)
Post by: aluminated on April 24, 2017, 12:55:19 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/92a5d0fac8f49f767fe73e86c582b8b0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/f73acee9587263a9d8a405ed0c119f70.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/ea0fa6b6b259020cf15d5487279bf4df.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/df393840a1117f03a7ceb2b20b84b332.jpg)
Post by: Aloha on April 24, 2017, 07:20:33 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 11:26:20 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/34257287985_bd8aab4f38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uccydi)
Post by: dks on April 25, 2017, 01:48:12 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 02:20:48 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 25, 2017, 04:23:25 PM
Post by: dks on April 25, 2017, 04:38:39 PM
Post by: ThePeacent on April 25, 2017, 04:46:22 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_101627_zpsljzdp2fl.jpg)
Post by: ducttapetech on April 25, 2017, 05:08:20 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 28, 2017, 03:34:28 AM
classy and mature
My two favourite categories.... :whistle:
Post by: dks on April 28, 2017, 07:33:54 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:02:12 AM
They demanded a camping mission.
We quickly packed up some gear and headed down to a nearby river.
It was dark by the time we setup base but thankfully the wind was easing so we could light a fire.
This is little bear admiring her handiwork.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/33945413760_2c071eb7f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THD7Su)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:03:03 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2806/33945412940_aa0f38282d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THD7Cm)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:03:23 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/33945411910_62433f9c09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THD7jA)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:03:38 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33945409630_0d3eb5a746_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THD6Dh)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:04:01 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/33518900273_f5c59a6d96_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T4X8gF)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:04:22 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/33518897213_2a4d08ebf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T4X7mV)
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:04:32 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2807/34198344221_34089901b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U6Zshv)
Post by: Troels on April 29, 2017, 01:54:50 PM
Documented with good looking photos :like:
Post by: eamo on April 29, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 29, 2017, 02:27:48 PM
Post by: dks on April 29, 2017, 06:08:31 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 29, 2017, 08:16:08 PM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:23:12 PM
Looks like a great camping mission Zoidberg :tu:
Documented with good looking photos :like:
looks like a great trip Z man :like:
Very nice Zman! Looks like loads of fun!
Thanks guys. :cheers: It was really nice to get away even if it was only for one night.
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:24:13 PM
Went for a 7 hour drive, with various stops for walks and photographs along the way.
Nice. :tu: :like:
Post by: dks on April 30, 2017, 06:12:08 AM
Post by: eamo on April 30, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Post by: dks on April 30, 2017, 07:59:07 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/Drift/IMG_7720.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/Drift/IMG_7509.jpg)
Post by: hiraethus on May 05, 2017, 10:01:40 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/33630393334_16de7d0c59_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TeNygQ)
Chepstow Park Wood
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34342511011_9d3c8edd70_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjJm3P)
Looking west towards the southern end of the Brecon Beacons (I think)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34342561331_624894038a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjJB1p)
View from the Gospel Pass
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4156/34431672836_0a44350501_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UsBjKE)
Lord Hereford's Knob (honestly, go and look it up)
Post by: zoidberg on May 06, 2017, 12:48:36 PM
Post by: dks on May 06, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 06, 2017, 01:56:36 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on May 06, 2017, 02:51:17 PM
Post by: Gareth on May 06, 2017, 02:59:37 PM
Hiking in Tonto National Forest
Tonto?
(http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/browbeat/2013/06/26/kemosabe_meaning_origin_and_history_of_tonto_s_word_in_lone_ranger/lone%20ranger.jpg.CROP.rectangle3-large.jpg)
Post by: zoidberg on May 06, 2017, 03:06:58 PM
Hiking in Tonto National Forest
Tonto?
(http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/browbeat/2013/06/26/kemosabe_meaning_origin_and_history_of_tonto_s_word_in_lone_ranger/lone%20ranger.jpg.CROP.rectangle3-large.jpg)
Forest?
(http://i.imgur.com/w0uxwjA.png)
Post by: Gareth on May 06, 2017, 03:20:47 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 06, 2017, 03:34:32 PM
Post by: Aloha on May 06, 2017, 05:02:39 PM
Post by: Aloha on May 06, 2017, 05:03:27 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 06, 2017, 06:37:57 PM
Damn thing seems to have a harder job staying upright than I do.
Post by: zoidberg on May 07, 2017, 01:42:43 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/33696046033_6fd951f178_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TkB3wV)
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 07, 2017, 02:21:13 PM
Post by: hiraethus on May 07, 2017, 02:33:20 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/34506203935_5dcf78c5e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzcjfB)
Post by: hiraethus on May 07, 2017, 02:34:21 PM
@ hiraethus lovely scenery.
Thanks aloha. It's a lovely part of the world. :tu:
Post by: dks on May 07, 2017, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 07, 2017, 05:47:39 PM
Spent all day grilling and drinking beer for a fairNice, just not on the beer part, I'll pass.. but we got a fair coming and I can't wait! :ahhh
JR
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 07, 2017, 05:59:07 PM
Took the kids down to the river so they could collect driftwood and stones to make mothers day presents with.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/33696046033_6fd951f178_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TkB3wV)
:like: :like: :like:
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 07, 2017, 05:59:29 PM
Another ride this morning, just squeezed in an hour before breakfast:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/34506203935_5dcf78c5e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzcjfB)
:like: :tu: :cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on May 09, 2017, 10:56:28 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/33739131123_314b1b935e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TppSei)
Post by: zoidberg on May 09, 2017, 10:56:39 AM
Post by: dks on May 11, 2017, 07:12:17 AM
Quick walk with the dog.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/33739131123_314b1b935e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TppSei)
So, if it was a longer walk, how many knives/multitools would you carry ?
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 08:21:28 AM
Quick walk with the dog.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/33739131123_314b1b935e_b.jpg)
So, if it was a longer walk, how many knives/multitools would you carry ?
I roll the dice when I leave.
Post by: dks on May 11, 2017, 09:58:16 AM
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 10:26:27 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 03:45:26 PM
Post by: dks on May 11, 2017, 03:49:23 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 03:50:14 PM
Post by: dks on May 11, 2017, 03:51:48 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 10:30:35 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:41:31 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34671439575_bf069f0502_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UPNc3X)
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:42:05 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:42:29 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:44:18 PM
Post by: Kev D on May 15, 2017, 01:41:59 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34541034471_7ef2139409_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UCgQa6)
Great photo's, but this one broke my brain. Is it a reflection of the hill side?
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 01:56:24 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34541034471_7ef2139409_b.jpg)
Great photo's, but this one broke my brain. Is it a reflection of the hill side?
:cheers:
Yeah I turned the camera upside down and took a pic of the reflection at the edge of the lake.
The darker patch in the clouds is my shadow.
Post by: SteveC on May 15, 2017, 02:07:26 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 02:49:12 PM
Post by: Aloha on May 15, 2017, 04:14:00 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 18, 2017, 06:38:55 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 18, 2017, 06:40:29 AM
Post by: Aloha on May 18, 2017, 06:58:38 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2017, 07:50:56 AM
JR
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 18, 2017, 09:13:54 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34630806026_02937f7d07_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ULcW7w)
:like: :like: :like:
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 18, 2017, 09:14:40 AM
Some more shots of the San Juans.
Hideous. Just hideous.
Post by: zoidberg on May 18, 2017, 09:20:08 AM
Zoid, that some gorgeous country you live in. Simply gorgeous. :like:
:cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on May 18, 2017, 09:21:27 AM
Post by: zoidberg on May 18, 2017, 09:21:52 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34630806026_02937f7d07_b.jpg)
:like: :like: :like:
:cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 18, 2017, 06:24:51 PM
M P - I went down to Ship Rock in New Mexico instead. Worth seeing, but not worth going to see. A long ways from nowhere in the middle of a barren desert.
Corky - Up until the Romantic Era, mountains were considered hideous. They were sterile land blighted by the hand of God in his anger at the fall of man. However I'm a Romantic. :D
Z - You've got some pretty nice shots also! :cheers:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2017, 06:29:29 PM
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 18, 2017, 06:38:46 PM
There's another place called the white sands in New Mexico, we went sledding on cardboard boxes, didn't work to well, didn't help since the sand was a little damp, but interesting place, talk about bright!
JR
Haven't been to White Sands. Was at Great Sand Dunes a few years back.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2017, 06:48:32 PM
Cool,There's another place called the white sands in New Mexico, we went sledding on cardboard boxes, didn't work to well, didn't help since the sand was a little damp, but interesting place, talk about bright!
JR
Haven't been to White Sands. Was at Great Sand Dunes a few years back.
My grandparents retired sold their home and bought a 5th wheel and traveled the US for 8yrs but then moved down to Arizona, so every summer during school summer vacation I used to fly down for like 3weeks and they used to take me all over, from Arizona to Texas, up to Washington state..
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 18, 2017, 06:50:35 PM
Cool,There's another place called the white sands in New Mexico, we went sledding on cardboard boxes, didn't work to well, didn't help since the sand was a little damp, but interesting place, talk about bright!
JR
Haven't been to White Sands. Was at Great Sand Dunes a few years back.
My grandparents retired sold their home and bought a 5th wheel and traveled the US for 8yrs but then moved down to Arizona, so every summer during school summer vacation I used to fly down for like 3weeks and they used to take me all over, from Arizona to Texas, up to Washington state..
JR
Sounds like a great time! :cheers:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2017, 08:44:27 PM
Yeah, they were, but I was young back then and didn't see how cool it really would have been now. I'd like to do it with my wife, just travel!Cool,There's another place called the white sands in New Mexico, we went sledding on cardboard boxes, didn't work to well, didn't help since the sand was a little damp, but interesting place, talk about bright!
JR
Haven't been to White Sands. Was at Great Sand Dunes a few years back.
My grandparents retired sold their home and bought a 5th wheel and traveled the US for 8yrs but then moved down to Arizona, so every summer during school summer vacation I used to fly down for like 3weeks and they used to take me all over, from Arizona to Texas, up to Washington state..
JR
Sounds like a great time! :cheers:
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2017, 11:40:22 PM
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 19, 2017, 12:42:59 AM
Hey if your ever down that way again, I remembered another place to go, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, that was a good trip! Nice long walk underground, kinda chilly..
JR
Toured Carlsbad 50 years ago. Stopped there on the way back from Mexico with the Explorer Scouts. Also Guadalupe Mountains NP.
Want to get to Monument Valley in Arizona, and Capitol Reef in Utah. Both are supposed to be spectacular, but both are out in the middle of nowhere.
I've hit most of the national parks and monuments in the Rockies and Colorado Plateau. Would like to get out to the ones on the west coast, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Rainier, etc.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 19, 2017, 01:47:42 AM
there's a lot up there, we did a week long trip from Arizona to North Dakota, over to I don't remember how far then back down to Arizona, I can't remember what we stopped at, Yellowstone, mt Rushmore, walls drugstore, devils tower, and a bunch of other stuff! One good reason to take pics, my grandfather took loads but my grandmother has them all..Hey if your ever down that way again, I remembered another place to go, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, that was a good trip! Nice long walk underground, kinda chilly..
JR
Toured Carlsbad 50 years ago. Stopped there on the way back from Mexico with the Explorer Scouts. Also Guadalupe Mountains NP.
Want to get to Monument Valley in Arizona, and Capitol Reef in Utah. Both are supposed to be spectacular, but both are out in the middle of nowhere.
I've hit most of the national parks and monuments in the Rockies and Colorado Plateau. Would like to get out to the ones on the west coast, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Rainier, etc.
JR
Oh yeah, we passed by mile high stadium, and on the way home ended up having a snowball fight out of the middle of no where in the middle of summer with a bunch of people, cause no one could believe it was snow..
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 19, 2017, 02:26:03 AM
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 19, 2017, 11:24:42 PM
Saw this fellow up in the San Juans.
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 20, 2017, 01:30:12 AM
Nice shot. Surprised the bird let you get that close; maybe he was looking for a handout. :D
Saw this fellow up in the San Juans.
:like:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 20, 2017, 02:23:50 AM
Nice shot. Surprised the bird let you get that close; maybe he was looking for a handout. :DDang that guy blends in,
Saw this fellow up in the San Juans.
But yeah he let me get close, then went a few times around that a/c unit, then ran down the back and jumped off and costed to the ground. I was kinda shocked cause it's a roadrunner, I thought it would run so fast to the back then run down, not cost with wings, but then he didn't do *beep beep* either :(
JR
Post by: SteveC on May 20, 2017, 05:48:36 AM
Nice shot. Surprised the bird let you get that close; maybe he was looking for a handout. :D
Saw this fellow up in the San Juans.
Whistle pig
Post by: caninesapien on May 20, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
Ramshackle tarp setup tonight!
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 20, 2017, 10:23:50 PM
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Ramshackle tarp setup tonight!
:like: :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on May 20, 2017, 10:33:51 PM
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Ramshackle tarp setup tonight!
:like: :tu:
+1 :tu:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 20, 2017, 11:32:14 PM
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Ramshackle tarp setup tonight!
:like: :tu:
+1 :tu:
Don't like. My back hurts just looking at that hard ground. My idea of roughing it nowadays is a three-star motel. :D
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 20, 2017, 11:46:07 PM
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Ramshackle tarp setup tonight!
:like: :tu:
+1 :tu:
Don't like. My back hurts just looking at that hard ground. My idea of roughing it nowadays is a three-star motel. :D
:cheers:
Post by: gregozedobe on May 21, 2017, 02:05:54 AM
Don't like. My back hurts just looking at that hard ground. My idea of roughing it nowadays is a three-star motel. :D
I agree to a certain extent. I "camp" in my VW campervan these days, sleeping on my custom innerspring mattress (with 12v electric blanket for colder nights). :pok: :D
Post by: caninesapien on May 22, 2017, 10:15:27 AM
Post by: Aloha on May 22, 2017, 08:58:54 PM
Post by: Kev D on May 27, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
No before pictures but it's looking much better now.
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My back garden is a work in progress and has a long way to go. I did find a bees nest under some old pallets I had stacked in the back garden. Bit of a shock as I broke it open moving the pallets ready to burn them.
Post by: Ron Who on May 27, 2017, 08:27:48 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 27, 2017, 10:54:45 PM
But it was great, the flags and everything was up for Memorial Day so I took a lot of pics, only thing is there on the wife's phone so I got to get them transferred before I can put them up on here, the library wasn't open but we had fun, let the kids play on the equipment, even I went up a very unique setup!
JR
Post by: zoidberg on May 28, 2017, 12:11:47 AM
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+1 :tu:
Post by: Kev D on May 28, 2017, 09:13:03 AM
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+1 :tu:
Thanks guys :tu:
My back isn't thanking me today
Post by: zoidberg on May 28, 2017, 10:36:13 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 28, 2017, 05:09:15 PM
Rocko and I went for an exploring walk up the hills.Beautiful, looks like Rocko sees something or is admiring sun and getting a breath of fresh air.
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JR
Post by: Smashie on May 28, 2017, 05:18:22 PM
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Post by: SteveC on May 28, 2017, 08:34:12 PM
Did a bit of fishing today
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Post by: Kev D on May 28, 2017, 11:22:26 PM
Post by: SteveC on May 28, 2017, 11:35:44 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 29, 2017, 01:33:54 AM
Rocko and I went for an exploring walk up the hills.
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Beautiful country! :cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 29, 2017, 01:34:56 AM
Took the boy to a safari park to take his mind off losing another grandparent.
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Looks like a good way to spend the day!
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 29, 2017, 01:35:47 AM
Lots of fishing, no catching which is unusual for this lake.
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working! :tu:
Post by: ducttapetech on May 29, 2017, 02:01:27 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 29, 2017, 02:56:34 AM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:40:58 PM
Rocko and I went for an exploring walk up the hills.Beautiful, looks like Rocko sees something or is admiring sun and getting a breath of fresh air.
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JR
Yeah he was after a bumble bee then something in the wind got his attention.
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:42:09 PM
Took the boy to a safari park to take his mind off losing another grandparent.
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Sorry to hear that Smashie.
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:43:06 PM
Nice pics fellas ! :tu:
Did a bit of fishing today
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Yes! :like:
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:44:00 PM
Rocko and I went for an exploring walk up the hills.
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Beautiful country! :cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:45:17 PM
Me and the Mrs went for a walk, even took the neighbors three daughters! But tomorrow we will be firing up the Weber charcoal for the first time this year!
JR
Weber goodness, yum! :dd: :gimme:
Post by: zoidberg on May 29, 2017, 01:51:15 PM
Today she was going along the river where the bike couldn't and stupidly I decided to run with her.
It is official, my legs hate me.
:facepalm:
:facepalm:
Post by: Smashie on May 29, 2017, 02:00:53 PM
Took the boy to a safari park to take his mind off losing another grandparent.
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Sorry to hear that Smashie.
It was my ex-father in law, he was a nice guy, thanks :salute:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 29, 2017, 05:42:26 PM
Yeah will be bringing it up from the basement in a few hours to throw a few things on with the neighbors, but also since our older kid will be working and will miss out on it, we got our own hotdogs, burgers, and brats, to throw on tomorrow, only thing is not only do I use charcoal but I also throw on a flavored wood block for it to add a little smoke flavor!Me and the Mrs went for a walk, even took the neighbors three daughters! But tomorrow we will be firing up the Weber charcoal for the first time this year!
JR
Weber goodness, yum! :dd: :gimme:
JR
Post by: Kev D on May 31, 2017, 01:50:15 PM
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The plan is to level it off with a slight downhill grade. Triple ply membrane. Six 1.8m by 0.9m planters to build to stand on it so I can grow a few veggies again and manage them with my knackered back, and 3" of wood bark all around the planters. A couple of 900mm square planters to build to grow some fresh herbs.
This gardening lark is expensive, and my back has done way more than it should over the 5 day weekend I just had. Glad to be back at work for a rest.
Post by: Aloha on May 31, 2017, 03:21:06 PM
One of my kids is training for a running race coming up soon and normally I ride beside her and yell encouragement.
Today she was going along the river where the bike couldn't and stupidly I decided to run with her.
It is official, my legs hate me.
:facepalm:
:facepalm:
:D Way to go dad.
Post by: Aloha on May 31, 2017, 03:23:47 PM
After sorting my front garden the next was to turn an 8m x 4m patch of nettles that used to be my veg patch back into something I could use. It's cleared, weed killed twice and covered while I get the next bit sorted.
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The plan is to level it off with a slight downhill grade. Triple ply membrane. Six 1.8m by 0.9m planters to build to stand on it so I can grow a few veggies again and manage them with my knackered back, and 3" of wood bark all around the planters. A couple of 900mm square planters to build to grow some fresh herbs.
This gardening lark is expensive, and my back has done way more than it should over the 5 day weekend I just had. Glad to be back at work for a rest.
When I had a large yard I was very keen on Mel Bartholomew's square foot approach. I've seen some terrific raised versions as well. Quite a lot can be produced from small gardens. Good luck.
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 31, 2017, 06:00:21 PM
What can I say? I'm an outdoorsman.
Post by: dks on June 10, 2017, 06:23:07 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 14, 2017, 03:34:38 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 15, 2017, 02:37:12 AM
Post by: Aloha on June 15, 2017, 04:20:16 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 15, 2017, 04:28:48 AM
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 15, 2017, 06:18:48 AM
That first pic :o. Looks like a wonderful place to visit.
They normally try and open Trail Ridge by Memorial Day, but a late spring storm set the opening back by a week. The road tops out at over 12,000ft, and is typically closed from September to May.
Rocky Mountain National Park is an hour drive away, and I try and get up there 3 or 4 times a year. Spectacular scenery, and I see at least a few elk on most occasions.
Another great drive in the area is the one up Mount Evans (14,264'), the highest paved road in the country. Think I've seen mountain goats every time I've been up there, and big horn sheep about half the time.
Post by: Ron Who on June 15, 2017, 07:00:45 PM
Post by: Kev D on June 15, 2017, 09:57:50 PM
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Post by: dks on June 17, 2017, 09:08:33 AM
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Post by: dks on June 17, 2017, 07:21:04 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 17, 2017, 09:27:53 PM
JR
Post by: Kev D on June 17, 2017, 09:41:14 PM
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Into this
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That's the first 2 built. 5 more to do, but need another 2 car loads of wood to build them all. Trip to Wickes tomorrow.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 17, 2017, 09:52:25 PM
JR
Post by: Kev D on June 17, 2017, 10:04:02 PM
Looks good Kevin,
JR
Thank you :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on June 17, 2017, 11:15:35 PM
They finally got Trail Ridge Road open (wonder why it took so long? :D ), so took a drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park today. Spectacular as always. Saw several dozen elk in small herds, surprisingly high, most of them above timberline.
Great pics. :like:
Post by: zoidberg on June 17, 2017, 11:16:03 PM
I spent all day in the sun destroying what's left of my back and turned this
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Into this
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That's the first 2 built. 5 more to do, but need another 2 car loads of wood to build them all. Trip to Wickes tomorrow.
Nicely done Kev. :tu:
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 18, 2017, 03:13:34 AM
I spent all day in the sun destroying what's left of my back and turned this
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Into this
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That's the first 2 built. 5 more to do, but need another 2 car loads of wood to build them all. Trip to Wickes tomorrow.
They look nice, but better your back than mine. :cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 18, 2017, 03:16:18 AM
They finally got Trail Ridge Road open (wonder why it took so long? :D ), so took a drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park today. Spectacular as always. Saw several dozen elk in small herds, surprisingly high, most of them above timberline.
Great pics. :like:
Thanks. :cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on June 18, 2017, 07:03:38 AM
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Post by: Kev D on June 18, 2017, 03:57:07 PM
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The jet skiers don't seem to give a smurf about the wildlife, they just motor straight through where they are.
Post by: dks on June 18, 2017, 04:02:26 PM
Post by: Kev D on June 21, 2017, 10:49:11 AM
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I've got all my wood, screws, etc. to build the other 5 planters and room enough to get 3 of them in before I need to dig some more.
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It's getting there steadily. It's slow going due to my knackered back, but it'll be great once it's all done.
Post by: ducttapetech on June 21, 2017, 11:44:33 AM
Post by: Kev D on June 21, 2017, 12:02:54 PM
Looks good man! Sorry about your back though.
Thank you :tu:
Post by: Aloha on June 21, 2017, 04:09:39 PM
Looks good man! Sorry about your back though.
+1
Cant wait to see what the harvest brings.
Post by: Ron Who on June 21, 2017, 08:58:39 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on June 22, 2017, 02:45:37 PM
Post by: Kev D on June 22, 2017, 10:57:54 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on June 22, 2017, 11:02:18 PM
What sort of treatment does the timber have (if any)?
Post by: Kev D on June 22, 2017, 11:09:22 PM
Good work Kev.
What sort of treatment does the timber have (if any)?
Thanks :cheers:
It's all pressure treated pine so already has wood preserver in it. I'm also giving them 2 coats of the same stuff you use on garden fences to stop them rotting. My sister built some years ago out of the same decking boards and they are still ok. I'll just need to make sure I gI've them a coat of the preserver a couple of times a year.
Post by: Syncop8r on June 22, 2017, 11:56:47 PM
Post by: Kev D on June 24, 2017, 05:14:15 PM
Not sure what they use over there for treatment but if it's anything like what they use here for pine I would line the insides of the planters with plastic, mostly to protect your veges from absorbing the nasty chemicals but would probably also help the timber last longer too.
I've had a read up on it since you mentioned it. Since 2011 it is a non toxic preservative so no need to line them. I'm glad it is because I really didn't want to empty 3 ton of top soil out to do it.
Post by: Kev D on June 24, 2017, 05:19:59 PM
It's starting to look better. One more big one to build then I can fill the walkway area with a few inches of wood bark.
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When this is finished I need to do something with the fence.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 24, 2017, 05:51:13 PM
More work on my raised beds. My sister came and shifted a ton and a half of top soil into them for me. After building planters yesterday and today my back wasn't up to shovelling dirt as well.Looking good, if your keeping the fence red put a sak symbol on it, lol
It's starting to look better. One more big one to build then I can fill the walkway area with a few inches of wood bark.
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When this is finished I need to do something with the fence.
JR
Post by: dks on June 24, 2017, 06:11:02 PM
Post by: ironraven on June 24, 2017, 11:56:38 PM
Sent 50 at two targets, both at 15 yards. Lost part of one, I scored on my thumb tack and it kind of exploded, so I can only account for 36 of them. Given how I was shooting before I ginsued a corner of my target, I'd estimate 40-42 were on the paper.
I want to blame some of it on the ammo, it's Federal's 115gr el cheapo, $12 a box at wallywold junk 9mm, and I know that is under powered and will shoot low. But I can't blame it all on smurfy ammo, the lean to the left was all me. This sucks.
Keeping in mind, my targets are 3x5 index cards, if I had a full 5x5 area, maybe there would have been more, but... still sucks. At least for me. But a meh hour at the range is better than an hour in the office or in traffic.
Post by: Syncop8r on June 25, 2017, 12:57:40 AM
Not sure what they use over there for treatment but if it's anything like what they use here for pine I would line the insides of the planters with plastic, mostly to protect your veges from absorbing the nasty chemicals but would probably also help the timber last longer too.
I've had a read up on it since you mentioned it. Since 2011 it is a non toxic preservative so no need to line them. I'm glad it is because I really didn't want to empty 3 ton of top soil out to do it.
Excellent! I wish we had more no-toxic options - most of it here is Chrome-Copper-Arsenic treated. :td:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 25, 2017, 12:58:24 AM
swim, went to the luna park..
You swam at an aquatic park on the moon?
Post by: hiraethus on June 25, 2017, 04:44:49 PM
Post by: magentus on June 25, 2017, 04:58:41 PM
I rode 250 miles across Wales. Started at 8 AM yesterday (Saturday), finished at 3 AM Sunday. First time I've ridden this distance for a few years but completed the ride faster than I have before - I guess 4 years of sleep deprivation from raising two kids has got to be good for something. Had a headwind for the first 2/3 of the ride, but the night section back to the finish was great - a tailwind and empty roads all the way back. The last 20 miles seemed to take forever and I was very relieved to finish before it got light. Got achy knees and a tingly left hand today but otherwise feeling OK. Could do with eating all the things though.
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NIce one H! :salute:
Fancy tandoming to the meet then? I would definitely help with the pedalling.
Post by: ducttapetech on June 25, 2017, 11:41:03 PM
I rode 250 miles across Wales. Started at 8 AM yesterday (Saturday), finished at 3 AM Sunday. First time I've ridden this distance for a few years but completed the ride faster than I have before - I guess 4 years of sleep deprivation from raising two kids has got to be good for something. Had a headwind for the first 2/3 of the ride, but the night section back to the finish was great - a tailwind and empty roads all the way back. The last 20 miles seemed to take forever and I was very relieved to finish before it got light. Got achy knees and a tingly left hand today but otherwise feeling OK. Could do with eating all the things though.Sounds like a nice ride!
Post by: ducttapetech on June 25, 2017, 11:42:03 PM
Finally got to hit the range today. Ugh. It's been four months.A bad day at the range is better than a good day work.
Sent 50 at two targets, both at 15 yards. Lost part of one, I scored on my thumb tack and it kind of exploded, so I can only account for 36 of them. Given how I was shooting before I ginsued a corner of my target, I'd estimate 40-42 were on the paper.
I want to blame some of it on the ammo, it's Federal's 115gr el cheapo, $12 a box at wallywold junk 9mm, and I know that is under powered and will shoot low. But I can't blame it all on smurfy ammo, the lean to the left was all me. This sucks.
Keeping in mind, my targets are 3x5 index cards, if I had a full 5x5 area, maybe there would have been more, but... still sucks. At least for me. But a meh hour at the range is better than an hour in the office or in traffic.
Post by: ducttapetech on June 25, 2017, 11:43:21 PM
More work on my raised beds. My sister came and shifted a ton and a half of top soil into them for me. After building planters yesterday and today my back wasn't up to shovelling dirt as well.Looking good man! Nice work!
It's starting to look better. One more big one to build then I can fill the walkway area with a few inches of wood bark.
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When this is finished I need to do something with the fence.
Post by: ducttapetech on June 25, 2017, 11:47:38 PM
Post by: hiraethus on June 25, 2017, 11:58:12 PM
Fancy tandoming to the meet then? I would definitely help with the pedalling.
We need to find someone else too. :D
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Post by: SteveC on June 26, 2017, 12:02:53 AM
More work on my raised beds. My sister came and shifted a ton and a half of top soil into them for me. After building planters yesterday and today my back wasn't up to shovelling dirt as well.
It's starting to look better. One more big one to build then I can fill the walkway area with a few inches of wood bark.
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When this is finished I need to do something with the fence.
Nice job !
Post by: SteveC on June 26, 2017, 12:03:16 AM
I rode 250 miles across Wales. Started at 8 AM yesterday (Saturday), finished at 3 AM Sunday. First time I've ridden this distance for a few years but completed the ride faster than I have before - I guess 4 years of sleep deprivation from raising two kids has got to be good for something. Had a headwind for the first 2/3 of the ride, but the night section back to the finish was great - a tailwind and empty roads all the way back. The last 20 miles seemed to take forever and I was very relieved to finish before it got light. Got achy knees and a tingly left hand today but otherwise feeling OK. Could do with eating all the things though.
Impressive :cheers:
Post by: SteveC on June 26, 2017, 12:04:02 AM
Harvested some chicory and roasted in on a fire and picked some berries today.
:like: :tu:
Post by: SteveC on June 26, 2017, 12:04:31 AM
Fancy tandoming to the meet then? I would definitely help with the pedalling.
We need to find someone else too. :D
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:rofl:
Post by: hiraethus on June 26, 2017, 12:06:21 AM
Sounds like a nice ride!
It was, thanks Nate.
Impressive :cheers:
Thanks Steve. :salute:
Post by: Millhouse on June 26, 2017, 12:33:49 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 26, 2017, 12:45:40 AM
I rode 250 miles across Wales. Started at 8 AM yesterday (Saturday), finished at 3 AM Sunday. First time I've ridden this distance for a few years but completed the ride faster than I have before - I guess 4 years of sleep deprivation from raising two kids has got to be good for something. Had a headwind for the first 2/3 of the ride, but the night section back to the finish was great - a tailwind and empty roads all the way back. The last 20 miles seemed to take forever and I was very relieved to finish before it got light. Got achy knees and a tingly left hand today but otherwise feeling OK. Could do with eating all the things though.
Impressive. Also probably insane. You fit in well here. :D
Post by: Kev D on July 02, 2017, 01:13:28 AM
It's getting there steadily.
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Post by: El Corkscrew on July 02, 2017, 01:15:16 AM
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Post by: dks on July 02, 2017, 04:38:12 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 02, 2017, 08:39:39 PM
Very nice Kev. So, what are you planning on growing?
This year, just some salad stuff like radishes, lettuce, etc. Things that are fast growing, and also squash as it's around now they should be planted.
Next year once I've got nutrients into the soil I plan on cabbages, carrots, onions, cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, French beans, broad beans, runner beans, salad stuff as above, strawberries, and herbs. If there's room for any more I'll see what else I can grow.
I've got tomatoes and cucumbers growing in my greenhouse at the mo. I'm going to add chillis, peppers and garlic to that next year.
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Post by: Kev D on July 03, 2017, 08:08:14 AM
Post by: magentus on July 03, 2017, 10:37:39 AM
Salad sammiches round your place next year then? I'll bring the Space Raiders. Sounds amazing Kev :tu:Very nice Kev. So, what are you planning on growing?
This year, just some salad stuff like radishes, lettuce, etc. Things that are fast growing, and also squash as it's around now they should be planted.
Next year once I've got nutrients into the soil I plan on cabbages, carrots, onions, cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, French beans, broad beans, runner beans, salad stuff as above, strawberries, and herbs. If there's room for any more I'll see what else I can grow.
I've got tomatoes and cucumbers growing in my greenhouse at the mo. I'm going to add chillis, peppers and garlic to that next year.
Post by: eamo on July 03, 2017, 11:21:50 AM
Salad sammiches round your place next year then? I'll bring the Space Raiders. Sounds amazing Kev :tu:Very nice Kev. So, what are you planning on growing?
This year, just some salad stuff like radishes, lettuce, etc. Things that are fast growing, and also squash as it's around now they should be planted.
Next year once I've got nutrients into the soil I plan on cabbages, carrots, onions, cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, French beans, broad beans, runner beans, salad stuff as above, strawberries, and herbs. If there's room for any more I'll see what else I can grow.
I've got tomatoes and cucumbers growing in my greenhouse at the mo. I'm going to add chillis, peppers and garlic to that next year.
So 2018 meet is round Kevin's gaff ?
Post by: magentus on July 03, 2017, 12:02:57 PM
Post by: eamo on July 03, 2017, 12:12:16 PM
Post by: magentus on July 03, 2017, 12:15:12 PM
Thats great, i reckon thats enough time to plan the trip, and close enough for me to be able to make it !:cheers:
Let's start a list!
0000001 - Eamo
0000002 - Magentus
Post by: SteveC on July 03, 2017, 02:17:18 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 03, 2017, 03:10:27 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 03, 2017, 07:03:11 PM
How many did you catch?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 04, 2017, 09:03:45 AM
We did a 4x4 trail not far from town that I thought I knew, turns out there another leg that was plain scary at one point, I have literally never been that scared in a car and I was driving! :ahhh
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Post by: ColoSwiss on July 05, 2017, 10:59:40 PM
Went down to an archery shop in Denver that's supposed to have the best selection of knives in the metro area. OK but not great; mainly high-end stuff, and all of it at full list. Worth checking out, but doubt I'd ever go back.
Post by: Syncop8r on July 05, 2017, 11:09:41 PM
Out of the house, if not outdoors...
Looking at your avatar I bet you could show us some nice scenery from your neck of the woods. :pok:
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 06, 2017, 07:35:23 AM
Out of the house, if not outdoors...
Looking at your avatar I bet you could show us some nice scenery from your neck of the woods. :pok:
Maybe. :D
Mt Evans - 14,264' (on the left, highest paved road in the US)
Longs Peak - 14,255' (flat topped peak on left, highest point in Rocky Mountain NP)(my avatar is of Longs Peak. The mountain on the left is Mt Meeker -13,911')
Mt Sneffels - 14,150' (the pyramid just right of center, down in the San Juans)
The Crestones - a half dozen peaks over 14,000' (in the Sangre de Christos)
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2017, 12:02:51 PM
Post by: zoidberg on July 08, 2017, 02:22:15 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on July 08, 2017, 02:22:34 AM
Nice! :cheers:
+1 :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on July 08, 2017, 02:23:02 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 08, 2017, 02:44:43 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4021/34922951213_4f8c53cdb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vd2fGv)Mt snowboarding?
I did grocery shopping.. such fun..
JR
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 08, 2017, 02:52:48 AM
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Beautiful scenery, but snowboarding? My knees are already bad enough!
Post by: Ron Who on July 08, 2017, 02:31:43 PM
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Post by: El Corkscrew on July 08, 2017, 06:16:36 PM
Today I spent some time hunting and gathering (i.e. shooting dragonfly pics and stuffing my face with blackberries).
More stunning pics, RoSchrö!
Post by: Kev D on July 08, 2017, 06:32:16 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 09, 2017, 02:14:01 AM
Today I spent some time hunting and gathering (i.e. shooting dragonfly pics and stuffing my face with blackberries).
More stunning pics, RoSchrö!
+1
Post by: Aloha on July 09, 2017, 02:14:45 AM
Dog walking, grocery shopping, light weeding in the front garden and weed killer spraying.
Exactly what I should have done but I didn't. Poor doggy, bad human :twak:
Post by: sir_mike on July 09, 2017, 03:31:20 AM
I also went and golfed 18 holes today!
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 09, 2017, 04:07:40 AM
Today I spent some time hunting and gathering (i.e. shooting dragonfly pics and stuffing my face with blackberries).
A great way to spend the day! :cheers:
Great shots also!
Post by: campussecurity on July 09, 2017, 05:18:12 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 09, 2017, 06:08:10 AM
JR
Post by: eamo on July 09, 2017, 11:31:30 AM
Post by: zoidberg on July 09, 2017, 12:05:46 PM
Shot my new bow! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/3b520ebb44d415bfbf9c673311d33b20.jpg)
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:like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on July 09, 2017, 12:10:59 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on July 09, 2017, 01:06:54 PM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 13, 2017, 06:43:52 PM
My wife and I have taken to hiking with the kids in Glacier National Park. It's about 25 minutes from my front door to the West gate, so we are up there all the time now!Oh cool :tu:
Back when we lived in Pa we were about 35min from little place called hickory run state park, great little place, sometimes if you just wanted to go but not walk half you could drive, we'd camp at least once a month, so great!
JR
Post by: ducttapetech on July 13, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
.That is awesome!
Post by: ducttapetech on July 13, 2017, 10:35:37 PM
My wife and I have taken to hiking with the kids in Glacier National Park. It's about 25 minutes from my front door to the West gate, so we are up there all the time now!Cool beans bromigo! Got any pics of the park?
Post by: Aloha on July 14, 2017, 12:47:59 AM
My wife and I have taken to hiking with the kids in Glacier National Park. It's about 25 minutes from my front door to the West gate, so we are up there all the time now!
This is great. National park just a short drive away :tu:
Post by: JP on July 14, 2017, 01:15:22 AM
My wife and I have taken to hiking with the kids in Glacier National Park. It's about 25 minutes from my front door to the West gate, so we are up there all the time now!Brrrrr...... coldest water I have drank.
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Post by: 4everYoung on July 14, 2017, 04:07:15 AM
It was a good hike even though it was 98* outside.
Post by: zoidberg on July 14, 2017, 12:53:46 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on July 14, 2017, 12:59:41 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 14, 2017, 04:44:27 PM
Wife, both kids, and I went for a hike today. Was the first time for both kids so we only did short hikes. In total we did 5.5 miles today. I felt good about that considering my daughter walked most of that and she is almost 3yrs. My son, who's 10months was in the carrier the whole time. He enjoyed it too.Aww man, I bet that was great, the last time us "and" the two kids did camping or hiking was like, :think: 8-9yrs ago? Just with medical and other crap it's just nuts, heck here's a good one,,
It was a good hike even though it was 98* outside.
One of the last very little hikes we did, we were going to a little gas station to get sandwiches, and then to a little park,, well at the time she was in a push wheelchair, and I was pushing, but then I had a seizure and started pushing her into the street(busy) it took both the kids to grab me and counteract which way I was pushing, and get us out of the street! Needless to say she spoke to her doc and had him get her a motorized chair! I think she still thinks I did it on purpose, but I don't remember anything.. :whistle:
JR
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Post by: zoidberg on July 16, 2017, 09:43:40 AM
Cool pic Zman!
Thank you Nate. :cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on July 16, 2017, 09:43:50 AM
Testing some new kit underwater
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Post by: zoidberg on July 16, 2017, 09:51:48 AM
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Post by: hiraethus on July 16, 2017, 11:17:23 AM
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This one was supposed to be Stonehenge, but the track was very bumpy.
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Post by: dks on July 16, 2017, 11:22:30 AM
One of our visitors wanted to get some snow pics so we went for a drive into the hills.
:rant: tourists !!
:D :D :D
Post by: hiraethus on July 16, 2017, 01:50:46 PM
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Post by: Aloha on July 16, 2017, 03:39:21 PM
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Post by: Kev D on July 16, 2017, 06:09:25 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 16, 2017, 07:14:12 PM
I just noticed my cherry tree is sick :-\ It's got a bacterial canker infection at one of the pruning sites, and I'm going to need to lop off pretty much the whole top of the tree to stop it spreading further. I'll need to get the chiminea going tonight, as the wood I cut off will need burning straight away, so the infection doesn't spread to my Mirabelle and Persimmon. It might kill the cherry altogether (it's already starting to spread within the tree itself - I wish I'd noticed it sooner), but at least I might save the others.
Post by: Kev D on July 16, 2017, 08:13:20 PM
Nice one Kev :tu:
I just noticed my cherry tree is sick :-\ It's got a bacterial canker infection at one of the pruning sites, and I'm going to need to lop off pretty much the whole top of the tree to stop it spreading further. I'll need to get the chiminea going tonight, as the wood I cut off will need burning straight away, so the infection doesn't spread to my Mirabelle and Persimmon. It might kill the cherry altogether (it's already starting to spread within the tree itself - I wish I'd noticed it sooner), but at least I might save the others.
Hopefully you catch it in time
Post by: hiraethus on July 16, 2017, 11:20:29 PM
Fantastic pic Hiraethus :like:. The green bike looked to be a "beach cruiser"? Fabulous color whatever it is.
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Thanks Aloha. :salute: Looks like a beach cruiser, but it's not mine - took me a while to work out which bike you meant - I think it's Sparkey's. Some of the roads were quiet, some busy. Mostly quiet though. :)
Post by: Sparkey on July 17, 2017, 12:40:49 AM
Yup. That one was mine, and it is a beach cruiser. Even though I live nowhere near the ocean. Good bike tho!Fantastic pic Hiraethus :like:. The green bike looked to be a "beach cruiser"? Fabulous color whatever it is.
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Thanks Aloha. :salute: Looks like a beach cruiser, but it's not mine - took me a while to work out which bike you meant - I think it's Sparkey's. Some of the roads were quiet, some busy. Mostly quiet though. :)
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 17, 2017, 02:54:08 AM
Nice one Kev :tu:
I just noticed my cherry tree is sick :-\ It's got a bacterial canker infection at one of the pruning sites, and I'm going to need to lop off pretty much the whole top of the tree to stop it spreading further. I'll need to get the chiminea going tonight, as the wood I cut off will need burning straight away, so the infection doesn't spread to my Mirabelle and Persimmon. It might kill the cherry altogether (it's already starting to spread within the tree itself - I wish I'd noticed it sooner), but at least I might save the others.
Hopefully you catch it in time
Cheers mate :cheers: I got a fire going in the chiminea, hacked the top off the tree and incinerated it, then (after a load more wood had been burned) cooked a pot of beans and sausage, and sat in the garden scoffing it :D It's a shame I wasn't armed with a bottle of single malt, but the latest meds don't mix well with dizzy pop ::)
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Post by: aluminated on July 17, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
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I picked wild red raspberries with my youngest and my cousin.
There were more than we could eat, and what is seen in the photo has already been replaced on the bushes by newly ripened fruit.
Not too exciting, but certainly delicious.
Post by: Ron Who on July 17, 2017, 07:28:32 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 17, 2017, 08:03:27 PM
It was 28c out there, they should have known better and I made sure they knew it. Politely but firmly.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 17, 2017, 08:05:27 PM
In the theme of hunting and gathering:OMG :drool:
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I picked wild red raspberries with my youngest and my cousin.
There were more than we could eat, and what is seen in the photo has already been replaced on the bushes by newly ripened fruit.
Not too exciting, but certainly delicious.
My grandparents had a good 100-150' worth of those, I used to feast off of them everyday! Maybe that way I live on raspberry ice tea?
JR
Post by: Aloha on July 18, 2017, 12:34:46 AM
Fantastic pic Hiraethus :like:. The green bike looked to be a "beach cruiser"? Fabulous color whatever it is.
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Thanks Aloha. :salute: Looks like a beach cruiser, but it's not mine - took me a while to work out which bike you meant - I think it's Sparkey's. Some of the roads were quiet, some busy. Mostly quiet though. :)
:oops:
I guess I had just looked at that lovely road you took a picture of and recalled the breach cruiser.
Post by: Aloha on July 18, 2017, 12:36:45 AM
Yup. That one was mine, and it is a beach cruiser. Even though I live nowhere near the ocean. Good bike tho!Fantastic pic Hiraethus :like:. The green bike looked to be a "beach cruiser"? Fabulous color whatever it is.
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Thanks Aloha. :salute: Looks like a beach cruiser, but it's not mine - took me a while to work out which bike you meant - I think it's Sparkey's. Some of the roads were quiet, some busy. Mostly quiet though. :)
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Great looking bike. Being 10 miles from the beach myself I love seeing all the cool ones cruising around. The color on yours is wonderful
Post by: Aloha on July 18, 2017, 12:37:01 AM
In the theme of hunting and gathering:
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I picked wild red raspberries with my youngest and my cousin.
There were more than we could eat, and what is seen in the photo has already been replaced on the bushes by newly ripened fruit.
Not too exciting, but certainly delicious.
:drool:
Post by: derekmac on July 18, 2017, 12:43:46 AM
In the theme of hunting and gathering:I LOVE raspberries!!!!! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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I picked wild red raspberries with my youngest and my cousin.
There were more than we could eat, and what is seen in the photo has already been replaced on the bushes by newly ripened fruit.
Not too exciting, but certainly delicious.
Post by: Sparkey on July 18, 2017, 02:44:49 AM
Thanks!Yup. That one was mine, and it is a beach cruiser. Even though I live nowhere near the ocean. Good bike tho!Fantastic pic Hiraethus :like:. The green bike looked to be a "beach cruiser"? Fabulous color whatever it is.
Also are those open roads lightly trafficked by autos? Lovely stretch or road and wonderful scenery.
Thanks Aloha. :salute: Looks like a beach cruiser, but it's not mine - took me a while to work out which bike you meant - I think it's Sparkey's. Some of the roads were quiet, some busy. Mostly quiet though. :)
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Great looking bike. Being 10 miles from the beach myself I love seeing all the cool ones cruising around. The color on yours is wonderful
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Post by: ironraven on July 18, 2017, 03:34:11 AM
Getting sick of it.
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Post by: Kev D on August 10, 2017, 01:13:25 PM
Got the last area dug out and the membrane down, and also got a delivery of 2 ton of top soil and 1/2 ton of compost. The website I used to calculate my quantities can't be right and I need another ton of top soil and 1/2 ton of compost to finish it off. Delivery booked for Monday for the remainder so I can get them all filled, then next Wednesday the bark chippings start arriving to fill in the walkway area around them.
Roped in both my sisters, my niece and her boyfriend to do most of the shoveling. The delivery came in small bags as it was cheaper then 1 ton bulk bags with the deal a local company has on at the mo. Made it much easier to move.
Then I can plan sorting my fence out. At least 8 new panels needed and a good lick of wood treatment red cedar paint.
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Post by: Syncop8r on August 10, 2017, 01:39:50 PM
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Post by: Kev D on August 14, 2017, 04:22:59 PM
After a nice relaxing weekend at the UK meet, I arranged for the rest of my topsoil and compost to come this morning. Just enough to finish filling the last 2, and also a potato bin.
Bark chippings and membrane trimming next. I pick the first 20 bags of bark up on Wednesday after work. Once they are down I'll get an idea of coverage and see how much more I need.
I can start planting when ever I want now.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 14, 2017, 04:36:48 PM
Post by: Kev D on August 16, 2017, 04:02:46 PM
Nice one Kev :tu:
Thanks :hatsoff:
Wood bark delivery now not coming until Saturday for some reason :twak:
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 17, 2017, 11:49:06 PM
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Interesting. What type of ship is that, and how was it sunk?
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 17, 2017, 11:51:11 PM
Post by: SteveC on August 18, 2017, 12:04:41 AM
Post by: Kev D on August 19, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
I picked up the 16 x 100L bags of bark today so got all that put down. It's a bit coarser than I thought it would be, but it'll do to walk on and keep weeds down. I'll trim the membrane tomorrow, my back is done for today
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Post by: ColoSwiss on August 20, 2017, 03:29:24 AM
Thank you :tu:
I picked up the 16 x 100L bags of bark today so got all that put down. It's a bit coarser than I thought it would be, but it'll do to walk on and keep weeds down. I'll trim the membrane tomorrow, my back is done for today
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4338/36273999370_a949242506_b.jpg)
Looks good! :tu:
Don't over do things, backs take forever to heal.
Post by: Aloha on August 20, 2017, 06:38:04 AM
Mt Evans. For more shots see the Swiss Army Forum - SAKs Outdoors.
How the heck did I miss this?
:like:
Post by: Aloha on August 20, 2017, 06:39:35 AM
Thank you :tu:
I picked up the 16 x 100L bags of bark today so got all that put down. It's a bit coarser than I thought it would be, but it'll do to walk on and keep weeds down. I'll trim the membrane tomorrow, my back is done for today
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4338/36273999370_a949242506_b.jpg)
This project has come along really nicely. Well done Kev :tu:. Now go and rest that back of yours.
Post by: Zed on August 20, 2017, 08:36:35 AM
Post by: Zed on August 20, 2017, 08:37:46 AM
Post by: Zed on August 20, 2017, 08:38:59 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on August 20, 2017, 08:50:27 AM
Post by: Aloha on August 20, 2017, 02:15:49 PM
Post by: Kev D on August 20, 2017, 10:06:37 PM
Thank you :tu:
I picked up the 16 x 100L bags of bark today so got all that put down. It's a bit coarser than I thought it would be, but it'll do to walk on and keep weeds down. I'll trim the membrane tomorrow, my back is done for today
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4338/36273999370_a949242506_b.jpg)
Looks good! :tu:
Don't over do things, backs take forever to heal.
Tell me about it. I broke mine in 2012. It's buggered now
Post by: Kev D on August 20, 2017, 10:09:07 PM
Thank you :tu:
I picked up the 16 x 100L bags of bark today so got all that put down. It's a bit coarser than I thought it would be, but it'll do to walk on and keep weeds down. I'll trim the membrane tomorrow, my back is done for today
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4338/36273999370_a949242506_b.jpg)
This project has come along really nicely. Well done Kev :tu:. Now go and rest that back of yours.
Thank you :tu:
Post by: BCNZ on August 22, 2017, 11:51:18 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4424/36347516120_7f9063bff3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XnUwdq)
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Post by: Syncop8r on August 23, 2017, 01:12:52 AM
Post by: SteveC on August 23, 2017, 01:21:57 AM
Post by: BCNZ on August 23, 2017, 05:07:56 AM
A hike? :pok:
Local trail running race.
Post by: Syncop8r on August 23, 2017, 06:36:40 AM
Marathon x1.25 up and down hills...eeek!A hike? :pok:
Local trail running race.
Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2017, 06:29:32 PM
It's busy but the weather is good and it's right by the river
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Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2017, 06:55:45 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 25, 2017, 07:04:43 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 25, 2017, 07:26:47 PM
JR
Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2017, 10:59:38 PM
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Post by: Kev D on August 26, 2017, 12:43:44 AM
Post by: Smashie on August 26, 2017, 08:00:40 PM
Did the mozzy homing beacon light OK? The glass looks clean so I'm guessing it didThey get too close it flash toasts them :)
Post by: hiraethus on August 28, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on August 29, 2017, 12:28:09 AM
Just kidding, nice contrails.
Post by: BCNZ on August 29, 2017, 04:15:57 AM
Post by: hiraethus on August 29, 2017, 09:10:25 AM
Post by: Kev D on August 29, 2017, 08:08:47 PM
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Post by: Kev D on August 30, 2017, 06:33:34 PM
Post by: SteveC on August 30, 2017, 08:58:03 PM
Got out on my bike early this morning - squeezed 45 miles in before (second) breakfast. Sunrise over the Cotswolds:
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Sweet Pic :like: :cheers: :tu:
Post by: gregozedobe on August 31, 2017, 03:10:18 AM
Got soaked to the skin walking Milo in the rain. My raincoat has had it, time for a new one.
For some raincoats it is possible to re-apply the waterproof coating (this is much cheaper than a complete new raincoat).
Post by: Kev D on September 01, 2017, 04:39:21 PM
Got soaked to the skin walking Milo in the rain. My raincoat has had it, time for a new one.
For some raincoats it is possible to re-apply the waterproof coating (this is much cheaper than a complete new raincoat).
Mines drying in the garage after doing just that :tu:
That stuff needs a well ventilated area to apply, talk about strong fumes
Post by: Kev D on September 01, 2017, 05:07:10 PM
Along the walk I also came across a downed silver birch tree so took the opportunity to gather a load of birch bark for fire lighting.
Pics from along the walk...
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4409/36772770176_b95281af74_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y2u4qU)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/36960241895_5f6976eda9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yj3UeV)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36151471473_bcd3078b0c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X5zJYi)
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A nice view from my seat on the stones while having a brew...
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36960243605_b4d8d56100_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yj3UKp)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4416/36788891072_198f65ed24_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y3UFBo)
and of course, a pic of Milo watching the grebes on the lake...
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I walked way to far for my knackered back, but I'm trying to push myself to walk better, further and hopefully lose some weight along the way. Now where are my pain killers :-\
Post by: Syncop8r on September 02, 2017, 12:30:45 AM
I'm lucky in that walking doesn't aggravate my back, in fact it's when I have the least pain (as opposed to sitting or standing for long periods).
I'm also convinced that most lower back pain isn't necessarily because of a 'bad back', rather that the problem is somewhere else (eg glutes not working properly, shortened hip flexors from sitting too much) and the poor old back gives out trying to compensate. So I'm doing lots of psoas stretches and glute exercises among other things.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 02, 2017, 01:44:06 AM
Looks lovely Kev. :tu:
I'm lucky in that walking doesn't aggravate my back, in fact it's when I have the least pain (as opposed to sitting or standing for long periods).
I'm also convinced that most lower back pain isn't necessarily because of a 'bad back', rather that the problem is somewhere else (eg glutes not working properly, shortened hip flexors from sitting too much) and the poor old back gives out trying to compensate. So I'm doing lots of psoas stretches and glute exercises among other things.
:tu: When my lower back goes, I work on the tendons in my right knee. I don't get any pain there, but it does create a problem which causes pain in my lumbar region. Once the right knee is fixed, the back will clear up within a day or two.
Nice spot there Kev :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on September 02, 2017, 01:46:29 AM
Post by: Kev D on September 02, 2017, 07:55:56 AM
Looks lovely Kev. :tu:
I'm lucky in that walking doesn't aggravate my back, in fact it's when I have the least pain (as opposed to sitting or standing for long periods).
I'm also convinced that most lower back pain isn't necessarily because of a 'bad back', rather that the problem is somewhere else (eg glutes not working properly, shortened hip flexors from sitting too much) and the poor old back gives out trying to compensate. So I'm doing lots of psoas stretches and glute exercises among other things.
Mines definitely my back. I broke L5 vertebra and crushed my spinal cord between L4 and L5. Sitting bolt upright with a pillow behind me is the best position for reducing pain to the minimum.
This year my back has been the best it has been for years. At the UK meet it was great all weekend, even after putting up and taking down tents.
Post by: hiraethus on September 02, 2017, 08:06:19 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36137108204_2b46e1a948_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4j8gJ)
Near Raglan
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Hay Bluff
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The Black Mountains
Post by: Syncop8r on September 02, 2017, 01:59:34 PM
Ouch! How did you do that?Looks lovely Kev. :tu:
I'm lucky in that walking doesn't aggravate my back, in fact it's when I have the least pain (as opposed to sitting or standing for long periods).
I'm also convinced that most lower back pain isn't necessarily because of a 'bad back', rather that the problem is somewhere else (eg glutes not working properly, shortened hip flexors from sitting too much) and the poor old back gives out trying to compensate. So I'm doing lots of psoas stretches and glute exercises among other things.
Mines definitely my back. I broke L5 vertebra and crushed my spinal cord between L4 and L5. Sitting bolt upright with a pillow behind me is the best position for reducing pain to the minimum.
This year my back has been the best it has been for years. At the UK meet it was great all weekend, even after putting up and taking down tents.
Rode to my mum's yesterday - started in Bristol after work, across the Severn, over the Black Mountains (and the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park) into mid Wales. A lovely afternoon out, but was under a bit of pressure to get there before the kids went to bed so I couldn't hang around. 95 miles and 6500 feet of climbing in 7 1/2 hours.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36137108204_2b46e1a948_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4j8gJ)
Near Raglan
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36972667755_592af3d9a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yk9A1T)
Hay Bluff
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4408/36832471211_807efe756b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7L3t6)
The Black Mountains
Looks lovely and a nice day for it. :tu:
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 02, 2017, 11:43:35 PM
Look like some very pleasant outings! :cheers:
Post by: hiraethus on September 03, 2017, 12:03:00 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4376/36808500786_6c738c753e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y5DbTU)
There's a view up there somewhere...
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Could have done with a Sparky. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on September 03, 2017, 01:35:20 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 04, 2017, 02:27:25 PM
The farm on the outskirts of town where we hike has 300km+ of trails, so we mix it up a bit.
Been lazy/busy for 3 weekends, but at least we did 12km on Sunday.
We've booked the Khomas Highlands hiking trail for May 2018, easier logistics and a smaller increase in difficulty than the trail we originally considered
http://www.landscapesnamibia.org/windhoek-green-belt/khomas-hochland-hiking-trail
http://www.duesternbrook.net/hiking.html
Post by: Mechanickal on September 04, 2017, 02:33:39 PM
We passed a part that's called "riding through the water" which is called like that because the road goes underneath the water level.
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Once on the trail, we were greated by 2 curious swans.
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Such elegant creatures...
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Why hello there!
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It was a lovely day that I'll be remembering for a long time.
Post by: BCNZ on September 04, 2017, 09:09:30 PM
Went for a scramble up a local peak yesterday.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36834302506_70335cdeff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7VqR9)
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Post by: Mechanickal on September 04, 2017, 09:27:44 PM
Nice pics Mechanickal.I don't know where you live, but I hate not being there :D
Went for a scramble up a local peak yesterday.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36834302506_70335cdeff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7VqR9)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/36881541231_8005cbc2df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yc6xgV)
Awesome!
Post by: SteveC on September 04, 2017, 09:48:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on September 04, 2017, 09:49:12 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/36594687260_fb34c03b18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XKKkzN)DSC01985 (https://flic.kr/p/XKKkzN) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/36594665840_24333e896e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XKKedu)DSC01989 (https://flic.kr/p/XKKedu) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
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Post by: glenfiddich1983 on September 04, 2017, 09:50:21 PM
Don't have much photo's, I have a lot of video but still have to edit those.
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Post by: Aloha on September 05, 2017, 12:11:26 AM
Wow! some great pics everyone ! :like: :cheers: :tu:
+1
You all have been getting out and doing some great things :like:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 05, 2017, 01:26:12 AM
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on September 05, 2017, 05:06:44 AM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 05, 2017, 03:44:12 PM
Why an I not a New Zealander :bnghd:
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2017, 03:33:50 AM
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Why an I not a New Zealander :bnghd:
Good question - best you sort that out. :pok:
You realize that of the recent posts, only my pics are NZ?
BCNZ's pics (Canada) are amazing. :dd:
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 06, 2017, 03:38:39 AM
Nice pics Mechanickal.
Went for a scramble up a local peak yesterday.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36834302506_70335cdeff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7VqR9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/36834285476_5b87a728bf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7VkMw)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/36881541231_8005cbc2df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yc6xgV)
Great shots! :cheers:
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 06, 2017, 08:41:38 AM
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Why an I not a New Zealander :bnghd:
Good question - best you sort that out. :pok:
You realize that of the recent posts, only my pics are NZ?
BCNZ's pics (Canada) are amazing. :dd:
Why am I not a New Zealander......or Canadian!?! :bnghd:
:rofl:
Seriously beautiful parts of the planet, enjoy it!
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2017, 08:55:40 AM
(eg you can go to the beach and go skiing in the same day)
Post by: ToolJoe on September 07, 2017, 05:28:42 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 08, 2017, 06:47:04 AM
Haven't been able to do anything outside lately due to being a little under the weather and rain. I just got out to the garage to finish adjusting the brakes on my bicycle.
Hope you feel better. I've been working a lot so my off days are filled with chores and errands.
Post by: zoidberg on September 14, 2017, 10:14:41 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on September 14, 2017, 12:41:13 PM
Any damage?
Post by: zoidberg on September 14, 2017, 06:34:08 PM
A couple rows down they completely destroyed a sunroof on a rental van, the guy was cussing them out hard.
Post by: SteveC on September 14, 2017, 08:36:58 PM
Post by: ToolJoe on September 16, 2017, 02:39:57 PM
Post by: Aloha on September 25, 2017, 04:52:58 PM
I didn't take many pictures as the day was warm and we ascended and descended quite a lot. We pretty much trail power walked.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 26, 2017, 09:18:24 AM
The weekend before......not so much.
I've been extremely busy at work with a new software system we're busy implementing, we hosted 2 consultants, one from South Africa and the other all the way from India.
The South African lady wanted to do a local hike during the weekend, we discussed the options and settled on the 16km at Okapuka game ranch.
We used this trail as preparation for the Fish River hike, I explained in detail and reiterated that it is a tough trail....
Turns out I over-estimated her fitness greatly :facepalm:
The start is very tough, getting up in the mountains, that's where I should've pulled the plug.....
Once we were up the going was a bit easier, I was worried about the pace, but soon after it was too late to turn around.
Long story short, going up the last hill on the way back and still about 4km from the start of the trail she passed out with heat exhaustion.......
She had the wrong clothes, not nearly enough water, and by the time I'd left her to get help she had the last of my "more than enough" water supply.
We were extremely lucky, just a few hundred meters up the trail I ran into one of the lodge's vehicles, first time ever, and they could give us a lift back,
She recovered quickly thankfully, but we both learned a valuable lesson :salute:
Post by: Ron Who on September 26, 2017, 09:06:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on September 26, 2017, 09:47:24 PM
Picking raspberries and stuffing my face. :) :like:
:like:
Post by: eamo on September 28, 2017, 09:39:54 AM
Post by: lister on September 28, 2017, 10:10:27 AM
She had the wrong clothes, not nearly enough water, and by the time I'd left her to get help she had the last of my "more than enough" water supply.
Yeah, running out of water is not fun. I did it once, now I usually carry to much. I even distribute it in many smaller containers (0.5 l water bottles) rather than one big one so I don't loose it all at once. Even in my urban scenario EDC (as far as urban is an appropriate description of any place in my country. Even in our capital city (or should I call it a town? :D) you are newer more than an hour away form the nearest forest.) there is a plastic bag that I mainly carry for storing electronics in case of rainy days. But it could be pressed in to a service as a water container. It's original purpose was to store samples of liquid for laboratory analysis so it should do just fine. :D
Post by: Aloha on September 30, 2017, 12:42:02 AM
Post by: BCNZ on September 30, 2017, 01:27:53 AM
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Post by: SteveC on September 30, 2017, 01:47:58 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on September 30, 2017, 06:35:29 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 30, 2017, 07:38:55 AM
WOW :o
Well said :o
Post by: Kev D on September 30, 2017, 06:07:51 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4443/23559605398_18a67bca9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BTT8T5)2017-09-30_05-06-13 (https://flic.kr/p/BTT8T5) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 30, 2017, 07:40:00 PM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on October 01, 2017, 08:47:50 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 01, 2017, 08:51:06 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 01, 2017, 08:59:28 AM
Post by: zoidberg on October 01, 2017, 09:07:18 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 01, 2017, 01:13:08 PM
Post by: Kev D on October 08, 2017, 12:24:29 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/36886653793_3d660da9a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YcxK4x)2017-10-07_09-01-13 (https://flic.kr/p/YcxK4x) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr
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Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2017, 12:26:46 AM
Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2017, 12:27:22 AM
The youngest kid and I went exploring.
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:dd:
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 08, 2017, 12:28:52 AM
Post by: BCNZ on October 15, 2017, 12:23:56 AM
Moon set.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4478/23841350378_6e423fbd81_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CjM9R9)
Hiked to check out a nearby icefield.
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Woke up to snow the last few mornings.
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 15, 2017, 05:11:56 AM
Post by: Aloha on October 15, 2017, 07:50:59 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 15, 2017, 08:26:25 AM
Now that's some in-tents camping. Gorgeous part of the world tho. :like:FTFY :whistle:
Post by: BCNZ on November 05, 2017, 02:07:22 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on November 05, 2017, 02:47:57 AM
Post by: dks on November 05, 2017, 07:29:26 PM
A tugboat in Marsascala, Malta. There are two of them together, at a depth of about 20m..
Interesting. What type of ship is that, and how was it sunk?
https://maltadives.com/sites/tugboat10-marsaskala/en
I tried to go there again a few weeks ago to take better photographs but the weather was not dive friendly
Post by: Kev D on November 05, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/26416791759_304a367978_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GfmXQT)20171105_133133 (https://flic.kr/p/GfmXQT) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr
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Post by: dks on November 05, 2017, 07:38:23 PM
Post by: Sneider on November 05, 2017, 09:28:55 PM
More camping.
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Very very nice, BCNZ! I love being up in the mountains.
Camping in the snow is a special experience. I love it.
Oh I'm getting very wanderlust ... :dd:
Post by: Aloha on December 04, 2017, 04:07:07 PM
Unplugged and recharged for a busy last month of the year. My Coleman stove worked like a charm as did my mini stove running the propane fuel mix. It was a full moon and the campgrounds were lit up so beautifully. There were more campers there than usual this time of year but it also didn't snow like last year. I was hoping there was snow. I was really impressed with my Hunter. I carried this knife as my side tool in addition to my fixed blade. What you see in the pot is Jambalaya. Yeah we don't eat bad while out. I tried a few new things this time out and was really happy with the results. Again I'll post in the appropriate threads later. Oh and my bamboo cutting boars and a total win. You can see the cut marks from my SAK but the blade was fine. I worried the bamboo would easily dull my blades but it didn't happen.
Post by: ducttapetech on December 04, 2017, 06:38:01 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on December 04, 2017, 06:38:37 PM
Post by: eamo on December 04, 2017, 08:36:36 PM
Ascended Ireland's highest mountain yesterday, it was my daughters first ascent of Carrauntoohil - i'd post pictures of the view, but A) they're blurry and B) it was (as usual) just grey cloud so no views at all.
So, imagine a blurry grey sky and you've got the picture :D :whistle:
Post by: Aloha on December 04, 2017, 09:14:52 PM
Awesome you daughter was able to make the ascent with you. I'm sure you were a proud daddy and she was pretty proud too.
Post by: BCNZ on December 10, 2017, 05:11:54 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on December 11, 2017, 03:49:20 PM
Post by: BCNZ on December 12, 2017, 12:01:10 AM
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Post by: Kev D on December 12, 2017, 12:26:36 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on December 12, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Post by: dks on December 12, 2017, 04:37:07 PM
Post by: ironraven on December 13, 2017, 02:49:03 AM
On the other side of town. I had to hike halfway across town, pause to look at the State House in the snow (it does look good, the snow in the trees and they're taller than the SH) and then up the hill. Not that far from the bottom of the hill to the house. Map says 600 yards. Map fails to take into account the 120 or foot elevation change along the way. Three steps forward and up, two steps sliding back..
And I get to wake up early and hike down the hill and shovel my car out and then go work.
At least the bell ringers decided to stay inside.
EDIT: I should point out that I live in Vermont. I live in the state capitol. In fact, I can see "The Dome" of the State House from my window. It is a capitol "city" solely by that is what it says on the charter. Our population is about 7500, and it's less than three miles to walk from one end of what I call the Capitol Village (the main part of town) to the other. We're so small that if you see a manure spreader going past the State House, it's not a statement, it's just springtime and that's the fastest way between the fields of this one family's two farms. And you have to drive south to get to NORTHfield. We're a strange lot.
Post by: dks on December 16, 2017, 04:37:07 PM
Post by: Aloha on December 16, 2017, 05:04:49 PM
Post by: dks on December 16, 2017, 05:09:05 PM
Post by: BCNZ on December 23, 2017, 12:22:55 AM
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Post by: dks on December 26, 2017, 02:34:32 PM
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on December 26, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
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Post by: SteveC on December 26, 2017, 03:49:47 PM
Post by: Aloha on December 26, 2017, 03:53:23 PM
Post by: BCNZ on December 27, 2017, 04:11:33 AM
Skiing...
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Nice!
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on December 27, 2017, 08:50:23 AM
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Post by: GuacamoleBay on December 27, 2017, 04:58:31 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 27, 2017, 05:42:11 PM
JR
Post by: BCNZ on December 31, 2017, 10:09:13 PM
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Post by: G-Dizzle on January 01, 2018, 12:06:19 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 01, 2018, 03:32:16 AM
JR
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 01, 2018, 06:51:12 AM
OMG you went on a snow run with a dog sled? That’s cool!It was definitely an experience! I had to run almost as much as the dogs lol. Happy new year!
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 01, 2018, 07:06:57 AM
Lol, I’d still be back at the starting line! Happy New Years!OMG you went on a snow run with a dog sled? That’s cool!It was definitely an experience! I had to run almost as much as the dogs lol. Happy new year!
JR
JR
Post by: Blackbeard on January 01, 2018, 08:29:38 AM
Post by: pietervn on January 01, 2018, 08:43:14 AM
Pete
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on January 01, 2018, 11:48:20 AM
Have an R myself but it's too cold to ride it on this here hemisphere :D
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 01, 2018, 03:17:22 PM
Post by: dks on January 01, 2018, 04:42:40 PM
Post by: pietervn on January 02, 2018, 11:02:02 AM
Nice bike :tu:
Have an R myself but it's too cold to ride it on this here hemisphere :D
Thank you,
I have a very soft spot for the R. It was my first boxer before I started riding the GS's. Just up the heated grips and you should be fine!!! ;)
Pete
Post by: pietervn on January 02, 2018, 11:06:28 AM
Temperature here has been around negative 10 F and wind chill around negative 35 F. Crazy to me since I live where it barely gets below freezing.
I don't think my freezer gets that cold, that is around -37 decree C !?! :ahhh. There is NO way I would survive in those temps
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 02, 2018, 11:46:16 PM
Temperature here has been around negative 10 F and wind chill around negative 35 F. Crazy to me since I live where it barely gets below freezing.
I don't think my freezer gets that cold, that is around -37 decree C !?! :ahhh. There is NO way I would survive in those temps
That is why its just a visit. I couldn’t do it constantly for sure. Lots and lost of layers. At one point i think my snot literally froze in my nostril.
Post by: twiliter on January 03, 2018, 01:37:14 AM
Post by: ironraven on January 03, 2018, 01:54:38 AM
-20F last night/this morning. And nearly so for New Years Eve.
Post by: twiliter on January 03, 2018, 02:10:20 AM
Post by: hiraethus on January 03, 2018, 03:46:27 PM
Post by: dks on January 06, 2018, 12:18:27 PM
Post by: dks on January 13, 2018, 01:30:05 PM
Post by: dks on January 13, 2018, 01:30:48 PM
Post by: Ron Who on January 13, 2018, 01:44:39 PM
Post by: dks on January 13, 2018, 01:49:08 PM
Post by: Ron Who on January 13, 2018, 03:12:49 PM
Post by: dks on January 13, 2018, 03:24:27 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 14, 2018, 03:56:25 PM
Post by: Kev D on January 14, 2018, 04:32:23 PM
Post by: dks on January 14, 2018, 06:35:33 PM
Is it done yet DKS? If so where are the pictures of what was in it :pok:
Post by: ironraven on January 15, 2018, 02:49:53 PM
Had to call the tow truck eventually.
:(
Post by: Mercury on January 16, 2018, 06:46:51 PM
She made it through her lesson, and afterwards we asked her instructor how she did: "Oh, we made it down the hill a couple times, she got used to her skis, but we didn't make much progress. We did build a lot of snowmen though..."
My son, however, went down the bunny slope about 50 times. He's a natural!
We are going again this Saturday(it's so nice to have 2 ski resorts within an hour of us). This time it's going to be my Mom's first time on the Mountain. She's in her 50's, hopefully we don't leave with an injury. She's going to take a lesson in the morning and join us around noon on the "real" runs.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 27, 2018, 12:56:50 AM
JR
Post by: Smashie on February 27, 2018, 02:09:27 AM
Post by: Lynn LeFey on February 27, 2018, 03:06:46 AM
Post by: Aloha on February 28, 2018, 03:45:01 PM
Post by: dks on March 11, 2018, 08:13:24 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on March 11, 2018, 09:32:14 PM
Nice DKS!
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 12, 2018, 12:30:17 AM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on March 12, 2018, 10:47:59 AM
Post by: zoidberg on March 12, 2018, 10:48:45 AM
Post by: dks on March 12, 2018, 11:23:49 AM
Post by: Mechanickal on March 12, 2018, 11:29:31 AM
You're blessed living in such a part of the world :like:
Post by: Syncop8r on March 12, 2018, 08:28:41 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2018, 08:33:19 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2018, 08:34:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/J10dHXDh.jpg)
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Post by: Syncop8r on March 12, 2018, 09:01:44 PM
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on March 14, 2018, 05:40:39 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4796/26893581198_2e9c6a2db8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GYuCJs)Oh, wow, nice :tu:
Post by: dks on March 17, 2018, 06:06:45 PM
Post by: Aloha on March 17, 2018, 08:35:25 PM
Post by: dks on March 17, 2018, 08:41:54 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on March 17, 2018, 09:22:33 PM
I assembled a cupboard in the evening :)I hope it was outdoors....
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 17, 2018, 09:37:08 PM
JR
Post by: ThundahBeagle on March 18, 2018, 10:06:25 AM
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Idyllic, Zoid!
To gallop along in such beautiful landscape and lie in a field seeing shapes in the clouds...brings a curl up one side of my mouth
Post by: ThundahBeagle on March 18, 2018, 10:08:17 AM
Burn leaves, and breath smoke, *hack hack* that’s not good..
JR
JR
That brings me back to being a kid living in the Adirondacks. Only we used a 55 gallon drum and had a grated top for it
Saw your pics of deer on the previous page. How'd you get so close?
Post by: ThundahBeagle on March 18, 2018, 10:21:12 AM
This was all in advance of joining a club and running my dog in the field trials as well. And, maybe attracting some cute, lady Beagle to mate with Scout and create my family of Super Beagles. We shall see...he is an indoor dog, and many of these dogs live outside in kennels - even in our winters. Most say that indoor dogs are at a disadvantage of less conditioning. I agree, but we hike some pretty rocky territory on the weekends, and Scouts family tree is a very positive indicator of how he will behave on the scent. We shall see.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 18, 2018, 10:38:22 PM
I sooo want a 55gal drum!Burn leaves, and breath smoke, *hack hack* that’s not good..
JR
JR
That brings me back to being a kid living in the Adirondacks. Only we used a 55 gallon drum and had a grated top for it
Saw your pics of deer on the previous page. How'd you get so close?
The deer, well that’s their side of the fence and even though it’s says right on the fence “do not feed them” people will drive by and just dump food over the fence, so their kinda used to getting close I guess, don’t get me wrong that one bolted after the dog barked!
JR
Post by: hiraethus on April 05, 2018, 08:26:39 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on April 05, 2018, 10:59:13 AM
Post by: ezdog on April 06, 2018, 12:51:55 AM
At least I was Outside.
I have to take what I can get sometimes,ya know? :think:
At least I don't have to dump the Tanks after the Party! :cheers:
But someone does! :o
Post by: dks on April 10, 2018, 02:55:00 PM
Post by: BCNZ on April 25, 2018, 01:53:55 AM
Went for a hike with the dogs today. Finally stopped raining here!
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Post by: SteveC on April 25, 2018, 05:49:44 AM
Post by: Ron Who on April 25, 2018, 05:58:24 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 25, 2018, 06:47:31 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 25, 2018, 07:00:37 AM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2018, 09:18:56 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 25, 2018, 02:12:39 PM
Post by: hiraethus on April 25, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
Nobody's been outside since April 10?! :ahhh :D
I rode my bike 130 miles in 9 1/4 hours on the 14th but was too busy hanging on to the wheel in front to take pics. :ahhh
Rode to work one day last week but it pissed it down with rain. :ahhh
Played in the woods with the kids on Sunday:
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:tu:
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on April 25, 2018, 08:58:22 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on April 25, 2018, 09:08:34 PM
Does motorcycle riding count? If yes, Sunday and today :tu:Definitely!
Post by: Marc_in_NS on April 25, 2018, 09:28:43 PM
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on April 25, 2018, 09:36:14 PM
Found an older pic of my motorbike:
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Post by: nicolaeb on April 26, 2018, 12:45:53 AM
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Post by: BCNZ on April 26, 2018, 02:55:01 AM
Me and the Mrs went over and cleaned our neighbors gutters, doesn’t that count? Guys great, gotta be in his 80’s, we’ve told him if there’s anything he needs taken care of or help with just knock! Gotta support your elders :tu:
JR
Nice one JR :cheers:.
Post by: BCNZ on April 26, 2018, 02:57:55 AM
Nobody's been outside since April 10?! :ahhh :D
I rode my bike 130 miles in 9 1/4 hours on the 14th but was too busy hanging on to the wheel in front to take pics. :ahhh
That's a long ride! :salute:.
Post by: BCNZ on April 26, 2018, 02:59:15 AM
Pics from a week or two back. Went to get pics of others and they got a couple sneaky pics of me.
:tu:
Post by: Kev D on May 06, 2018, 04:42:46 PM
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Just a few more salad veg to plant once I find the seeds. So far I have planted...
Potatoes
Onions
Courgette
Pumpkin
Mange Tout peas
Broad beans
Early and late peas
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Carrots
Leeks
Parsnips
Salad onions
Beetroot
Lettuce
Corn
Runner beans
French beans
Butternut squash
Pak choi
Scotch bonnet peppers
Parsley
Corriander
Garlic chives
Mint
And rocket
Post by: SteveC on May 06, 2018, 05:26:26 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 06, 2018, 07:23:26 PM
JR
Post by: ThundahBeagle on May 07, 2018, 01:51:27 AM
Spent yesterday and today getting everything planted and transplanted into my raised beds.
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Just a few more salad veg to plant once I find the seeds. So far I have planted...
Potatoes
Onions
Courgette
Pumpkin
Mange Tout peas
Broad beans
Early and late peas
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Carrots
Leeks
Parsnips
Salad onions
Beetroot
Lettuce
Corn
Runner beans
French beans
Butternut squash
Pak choi
Scotch bonnet peppers
Parsley
Corriander
Garlic chives
Mint
And rocket
Sounds like come late summer, I just set up a table right there. We had a garden when I was a kid. Only less than half the green beans ever made it into the basket, they were so darn snappy
Post by: ThundahBeagle on May 07, 2018, 01:56:38 AM
No place special or exotic, but a series of 200 foot high hills strung together and rocky terrain. I find it helpful to do this over and over in the spring to get us both into shape for the mountains we will be doing later. All rocky. Up 209, down 200, up 200, and so on.
Trying to do as many 4-thousand + footers as possible this year. Being in New England, it usually means an hour or two of driving just to get to the foot of the miuntains, so this nearby reserve with these rocky hills helps at this time of the year
Post by: SteveC on May 07, 2018, 06:33:54 PM
Post by: hiraethus on May 07, 2018, 11:30:51 PM
Post by: Ron Who on May 08, 2018, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: dks on May 25, 2018, 06:14:19 PM
Post by: Ron Who on May 25, 2018, 06:27:00 PM
See https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70446.msg1699755.html#msg1699755
Post by: Aloha on May 28, 2018, 04:37:22 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 28, 2018, 10:45:45 PM
Post by: Nix on May 29, 2018, 01:08:42 AM
Cool. :tu:
+1 :tu:
Post by: Aloha on May 29, 2018, 02:12:34 AM
( mostly ).
Post by: dks on June 04, 2018, 05:55:05 PM
Post by: Kev D on June 16, 2018, 03:47:29 PM
Who knew I had so much crap stored. The week resulted in a garage I can use again including my bench, a nice tidy garden, a nearly empty shed, and a skip load of crap.
I'm glad I've got another week off to recover
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Post by: Mercury on June 16, 2018, 07:50:29 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 16, 2018, 11:41:25 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 16, 2018, 11:42:22 PM
That's awesome Kev! I'm getting to work on my garage today, building a shelf to get things up off the floor. It's only been 2 years since we moved here, I think it's time to get the garage organized...
Hey man good seeing you on the forum.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 17, 2018, 07:11:40 AM
JR
Post by: Gareth on June 17, 2018, 04:13:25 PM
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Post by: Kev D on June 18, 2018, 09:07:23 PM
A bit of weeding in my raised beds
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Stripped my trailer down to bare bones ready to give it a birthday. I built this at work in 1998 and uts been a great trailer but the wood in it was getting rotten so it's time for a birthday.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/41982507225_7f1ed4de6d_b.jpg)
Then I rewired the flourescent lights in my garage to convert to led tubes. All you do is rip the guts out and wire one of the end caps direct to the supply, or at least you do for the type I have. No pic yet though, I'll take one when it's darker out.
Once that was all done I took Milo for a walk to Normanby Hall Country Park not far from me.
Tomorrow I think I'll just chill out :cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 18, 2018, 09:54:52 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 19, 2018, 12:02:28 AM
The planter garden is looking good Kev. :tu:
I agree its really coming along nicely. :like:
Post by: Mercury on June 19, 2018, 12:19:28 AM
That's awesome Kev! I'm getting to work on my garage today, building a shelf to get things up off the floor. It's only been 2 years since we moved here, I think it's time to get the garage organized...
Hey man good seeing you on the forum.
:cheers:
Glad to be here!
Post by: Kev D on June 19, 2018, 01:50:40 PM
The planter garden is looking good Kev. :tu:
I agree its really coming along nicely. :like:
Thanks guys :cheers:
I've had a few failures with leeks and beetroot but everything else is growing ok.
Post by: SteveC on June 19, 2018, 02:58:15 PM
Post by: SteveC on June 19, 2018, 02:58:37 PM
A very wet walk up Schiehallion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiehallion) yesterday morning. We got extremely wet, were blown around and couldn't see anything more than 10 yards away, but we still had fun. :D
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:like: :tu:
Post by: dks on June 23, 2018, 01:12:43 PM
Post by: Mercury on June 26, 2018, 12:48:45 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 26, 2018, 12:58:59 AM
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on June 26, 2018, 04:40:36 AM
I took the trash out, does that count?No.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 26, 2018, 07:21:41 AM
You sure? Cause while out two ww2 bomber and a set of 3 old school fighter planes did two circles around town! Even yeld in the house for the Mrs to come out and watch from the back door..I took the trash out, does that count?No.
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on June 26, 2018, 08:07:01 AM
Any pics? :pok:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 26, 2018, 07:33:06 PM
JR
Post by: eamo on June 26, 2018, 10:26:52 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 26, 2018, 10:35:15 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 26, 2018, 11:21:59 PM
Weather has been pretty cracking where I am, got out for a paddle today and for a change took some pictures - taken on a pretty basic phone which was inside a waterproof pouch so the quality isn't great :)
Looks pretty awesome to me. :like:
Post by: Aloha on June 26, 2018, 11:22:45 PM
We went to the lake and fished all day Sunday. Fantastic weather!!
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Nice catch.
Post by: Kev D on June 28, 2018, 09:04:24 AM
I've had to start chemical warfare on the butterfly eggs and caterpillars, they are decimating my cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli. They ate all the leaves off my pak choi in one night :facepalm: I should have netted them before the butterflies got to them.
On the plus side, after failing with beetroot and leeks, I dug over that bit and replanted beetroot and sprouts, and both have little shoots already. I guess the seeds I used last time were too old.
My mum also has stuff growing in my greenhouse and it turns out the cucumber plants she grew are in fact runner beans :rofl:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 28, 2018, 09:11:37 AM
Post by: hiraethus on June 28, 2018, 11:03:28 AM
Post by: hiraethus on June 28, 2018, 11:06:53 AM
Do you have Derris Dust there? I believe it's organic... :think:
It is, but it's been linked to Parkinson's Disease. Banned in the UK, I believe.
Post by: hiraethus on June 28, 2018, 11:12:09 AM
Post by: Kev D on June 28, 2018, 12:13:40 PM
Kev: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37332.0.html :cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on July 04, 2018, 02:42:11 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 04, 2018, 03:01:58 AM
Post by: BCNZ on July 04, 2018, 05:27:20 AM
Post by: BCNZ on July 04, 2018, 05:28:46 AM
Weather has been pretty cracking where I am, got out for a paddle today and for a change took some pictures - taken on a pretty basic phone which was inside a waterproof pouch so the quality isn't great :)
Nice pics Eamo!
Post by: SteveC on July 04, 2018, 05:49:27 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/840/43133000062_038e964c4d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28HvUbS)
:like: :tu:
Post by: Aloha on July 06, 2018, 03:10:06 PM
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:like: :tu:
:like:
Post by: Aloha on July 06, 2018, 03:11:29 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2018, 11:37:43 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 07, 2018, 12:10:47 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 07, 2018, 02:33:57 AM
Our mailman walks these streets in some of the nastiest weather, so any time it’s above say 85deg(30c) I’ll stick a water bottle outside in a little bucket, only thing is we have like 3 diff ones, one female, so each walks diff speeds so timing is about a 2hr stretch, so I have to keep throwing ice in the bucket to keep it cold, so I’ve been after something a little thermal to keep it colder and won’t melt as fast, some people will just throw a bottle of water in the freezer and toss it in the mailbox, this way by the time they get to it, it should be thawed out and probably hot, Grant it, any waters better then non, but I hate warm water. So I found this at the store, also bought two of those gel ice packs, so they will take shape, just put them in and slide the water bottle in between, and being an ice pack normal ice won’t melt and leave a lot of water, this little cooler also has hooks so I could hang it from the box so they don’t have to toss the mail in and bend over to grab the water, and to top it off that concrete had been soaking up sunlight so I’m sure it melted the ice twice as fast so now it doesn’t have to sit on it!
What do you think?
JR
Post by: zoidberg on July 07, 2018, 10:06:57 AM
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View from the hill top.
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Heading back to the truck.
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Post by: Syncop8r on July 13, 2018, 03:05:18 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 14, 2018, 12:28:44 AM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on July 14, 2018, 10:13:57 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/847/42493548705_58c3da4a00_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27K1xzt)
Bellbird.
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Some mountains to the west.
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Post by: zoidberg on July 14, 2018, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 14, 2018, 11:46:40 AM
Post by: Fuzzbucket on July 14, 2018, 01:09:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wtGQV4e_pw
That's rather excellent! :tu: :like:
Post by: Aloha on July 14, 2018, 04:39:50 PM
More exploring with the kids.
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Bellbird.
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Some mountains to the west.
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Gorgeous landscape.
Post by: SteveC on July 14, 2018, 04:47:49 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 14, 2018, 05:01:06 PM
We all went to the zoo, after that we went out for dinner to the spaghetti warehouse, the same place we had our wedding dinner(just not the same one) then you can see the two kids crashed on the ride home..
JR
Looks like y'all had a great time.
Post by: zoidberg on July 29, 2018, 10:22:07 AM
Post by: Aloha on July 29, 2018, 03:23:56 PM
Post by: eamo on July 29, 2018, 03:40:45 PM
:dd: Simply gorgeous scenery.
+100
Post by: zoidberg on July 30, 2018, 11:31:11 PM
Post by: SteveC on July 30, 2018, 11:35:49 PM
Post by: zoidberg on July 31, 2018, 12:47:25 AM
Post by: SteveC on July 31, 2018, 01:29:58 AM
Approx 2000m. Hoping to be back up that way later this week if the weather allows it.
I sure miss the mountains :like: :tu:
Here's a couple of pics of me back in my ski bumming day's early 1990's Colorado
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 31, 2018, 01:33:00 AM
JR
Here’s a before/after
Post by: zoidberg on July 31, 2018, 01:43:24 AM
Approx 2000m. Hoping to be back up that way later this week if the weather allows it.
I sure miss the mountains :like: :tu:
Here's a couple of pics of me back in my ski bumming day's early 1990's Colorado
Awesome pics. :like: :like:
The ski thing is fairly new to me, really only picked it up because the youngest wanted to ski.
Have been looking at the tele peeps though and thinking that it looks like fun.
Post by: SteveC on July 31, 2018, 01:57:48 AM
Here's a few more old pics, some of me skiing with my old dog Jasper.
Post by: SteveC on July 31, 2018, 02:01:56 AM
Post by: zoidberg on July 31, 2018, 02:22:38 AM
Yeah I don't do crowds and love me some back country. Freshies for the win #nomatesonapowderday. :angel:
Post by: SteveC on July 31, 2018, 02:57:36 AM
Post by: Aloha on July 31, 2018, 03:01:26 PM
Post by: SteveC on July 31, 2018, 05:02:31 PM
I worked for 8 years as a snowmaker on the mountain in Steamboat Springs to get my ski pass for the season. We would work from about a month before the mountain opened and were usually done by Christmas. I would then work in restaurants at night so I could ski during the day.
After three years they made me the foreman of the 2nd shift, here a pic of my crew. That me in the middle in red.
Second pic is of me at the top of a pile of man made snow we made for a terrain park
Third is me hauling in a frozen water hose to thaw out in the shop.
Post by: Syncop8r on July 31, 2018, 10:30:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on August 01, 2018, 01:14:21 AM
Post by: Aloha on August 01, 2018, 06:32:51 PM
Post by: SteveC on August 01, 2018, 06:41:09 PM
These are really cool pics. Looks like a great job with super benefits. I knew a woman who worked for our local mountains for the same benefits. She would ski/snowboard all season long. Then in summer she'd come toward to ocean and work restaurants at night so she could surf all season long. She was a true adventure junkie.
Thanks,
It was a fun albeit a dangerous and physically demanding one. It was perfect for getting in shape for skiing though. :tu:
Post by: Ron Who on August 07, 2018, 02:31:47 PM
Post by: gregozedobe on August 08, 2018, 02:22:20 PM
Post by: Aloha on August 08, 2018, 03:29:33 PM
Did some agility training with my two dogs - I like doing it but my dogs absolutely love it :)
Are you still competing? I love watching dogs run those agility courses. They look like theyre having a blast. I swear theyre smiling the whole time.
Post by: Gareth on August 16, 2018, 12:01:24 PM
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Post by: eamo on August 16, 2018, 12:21:06 PM
Gareth, any chance of a pic of the inside of your kayak so i can see how it's constructed ?
Post by: Gareth on August 16, 2018, 12:36:05 PM
:like:
Gareth, any chance of a pic of the inside of your kayak so i can see how it's constructed ?
Here you go. :)
Post by: Gareth on August 16, 2018, 12:37:20 PM
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Post by: eamo on August 16, 2018, 12:40:16 PM
Post by: Aloha on August 16, 2018, 03:02:11 PM
Post by: Gareth on August 16, 2018, 03:40:54 PM
Looks like a nice boat. Molly sure did look like she wanted to go.She's a bit unconvinced by water in general and waves are a firm no-no. She didn't flip her nut when I was out but did bark to let me know she was there.
Post by: eamo on August 16, 2018, 03:49:08 PM
Post by: zoidberg on August 18, 2018, 10:38:40 PM
Post by: BCNZ on August 20, 2018, 04:33:18 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on August 20, 2018, 09:36:07 AM
Post by: zoidberg on August 20, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
Ooooo - is that Aoraki in the distance? :dd:
Think that is Jagged Peak (Arrowsmith Range) on the far left. Aoraki would be left of there so not in this pic.
Just packing a bag for tomorrows run, Jig - Woolshed - Pinnacles - Flynns.
Post by: Syncop8r on August 20, 2018, 11:21:37 AM
Just packing a bag for tomorrows run, Jig - Woolshed - Pinnacles - Flynns.My old stomping ground. :dd: Nice. :tu:
Post by: hiraethus on August 20, 2018, 11:22:47 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1884/44101911912_81687b8040_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ac8PVA)
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Post by: Syncop8r on August 20, 2018, 11:24:15 AM
Post by: zoidberg on August 20, 2018, 11:29:02 AM
Just packing a bag for tomorrows run, Jig - Woolshed - Pinnacles - Flynns.My old stomping ground. :dd: Nice. :tu:
Mt Oxford is penciled in for Saturday. My legs are going to hate me.
Post by: zoidberg on August 20, 2018, 11:33:59 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1884/44101911912_81687b8040_c.jpg)
Winner Pic Of the Day. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64869.msg1754082.html#msg1754082) :cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on August 20, 2018, 11:37:23 AM
Think that is Jagged Peak (Arrowsmith Range) on the far left.Then Red Peak, North Peak, The Spires... I reckon the bunch on the right would be Mt Whitcombe on the main divide.
I don't know the area that well, I'm just checking it out on Google Earth. :D
Post by: hiraethus on August 20, 2018, 11:39:29 AM
:like: Looks lovely.
They were the two good days :D Summer in Wales is a bit hit-and-miss but being in a tent is always fun regardless.
Post by: Aloha on August 20, 2018, 02:16:50 PM
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What spectacular scenery.
Post by: Aloha on August 20, 2018, 02:17:51 PM
Spent the week camping at the beach with the kids. 8)
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This is totally up my alley. Lovely beach it is.
Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:38:39 AM
Objectives, make it back to the truck (at Sharplin Falls) in one piece, halve the posted track time.
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:39:24 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:39:46 AM
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View North West.
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:40:28 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1882/29234463157_0d04cf95c6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lxmgoe)
The mountain to my left.
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The mountain to my right.
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:41:41 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:42:37 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 11:43:04 AM
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Post by: hiraethus on August 21, 2018, 11:54:56 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on August 21, 2018, 12:48:06 PM
How long did it take? :pok:
And what's with all this mountain running lately? :poke:
Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2018, 01:03:29 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on August 21, 2018, 02:07:50 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on August 21, 2018, 02:16:06 PM
Post by: BCNZ on August 23, 2018, 01:04:57 AM
Looks wintery down there, what was the temperature like?
Post by: BCNZ on August 23, 2018, 01:13:01 AM
I need to get an easier mid-life crisis...
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Post by: SteveC on August 23, 2018, 02:12:05 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 23, 2018, 02:20:13 AM
JR
Post by: Aloha on August 23, 2018, 07:18:52 AM
Did a local trail race on the weekend. 50 miles, 3500m elevation gain/loss.
I need to get an easier mid-life crisis...
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:hatsoff: My aching feet just thinking about it.
Post by: Antti Lammi on August 23, 2018, 07:34:39 AM
Only Tools Matters
Post by: eamo on August 23, 2018, 11:06:15 AM
Did a local trail race on the weekend. 50 miles, 3500m elevation gain/loss.
I need to get an easier mid-life crisis...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1847/42398548980_f4ab210f19_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27ABDtb)
Congrats that is some achievement :like:
Post by: Aloha on August 23, 2018, 02:38:05 PM
My outdoor activity was this morning 13km with bike to work.
Only Tools Matters
Those miles add up. Nice you can bike to work.
Post by: zoidberg on August 23, 2018, 07:57:07 PM
Good work. :tu: The last time I was in that area we left from the Stavely end and encountered a runner at Duke Knob who was doing the same route you did. He collapsed in front of us whilst we were talking but we stuck with him and he came right... I worry about what could happen to a lightly equipped person in a more remote part of the track.
Yeah a bag of lemons for sure.
Post by: zoidberg on August 23, 2018, 07:58:31 PM
Beautiful pics Z!
Great pics z ! :like:
Thanks guys. :cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on August 23, 2018, 08:10:08 PM
Nice pics Zoidberg!
Looks wintery down there, what was the temperature like?
The weather played nice, temps held around 10c and the winds maxed around 20km in exposed areas so windchill was minimal.
Post by: zoidberg on August 23, 2018, 08:16:29 PM
Did a local trail race on the weekend. 50 miles, 3500m elevation gain/loss.
I need to get an easier mid-life crisis...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1847/42398548980_f4ab210f19_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27ABDtb)
That is AWESOME!! You're an inspiration to me, thank you. :cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on August 23, 2018, 10:34:51 PM
This is near you... http://www.chriscox.co.nz/bell-hill/ :pok:
Post by: zoidberg on August 23, 2018, 10:44:32 PM
The best way to keep going is to have an event to train for.
This is near you... http://www.chriscox.co.nz/bell-hill/ :pok:
Already on the short list.
Post by: BCNZ on August 24, 2018, 12:58:41 AM
Nice pics Zoidberg!
Looks wintery down there, what was the temperature like?
The weather played nice, temps held around 10c and the winds maxed around 20km in exposed areas so windchill was minimal.
Nice temperature for moving, but wouldn't want to stop for too long though, cool down pretty quick.
Post by: BCNZ on August 24, 2018, 12:59:35 AM
Congrats that is some achievement :like:
Thanks Eamo!
Post by: BCNZ on August 24, 2018, 01:00:38 AM
That is AWESOME!! You're an inspiration to me, thank you. :cheers:
:cheers: Zoidberg!
Post by: BCNZ on August 24, 2018, 01:07:00 AM
The best way to keep going is to have an event to train for.
This is near you... http://www.chriscox.co.nz/bell-hill/ :pok:
That looks like a good event. What's the weather like down there at the start of November? Seems like a pretty exposed course, could be a bit of a suffer-fest if you get a storm on race day.
Post by: zoidberg on August 25, 2018, 12:32:49 PM
The best way to keep going is to have an event to train for.
This is near you... http://www.chriscox.co.nz/bell-hill/ :pok:
That looks like a good event. What's the weather like down there at the start of November? Seems like a pretty exposed course, could be a bit of a suffer-fest if you get a storm on race day.
It's usually warming up some by then.
Most of the course is in forestry.
I've ridden horses through there a few times and local schools use the lower paddocks for cross country races.
Post by: BCNZ on August 26, 2018, 11:03:36 PM
Post by: ironraven on August 27, 2018, 12:41:38 AM
It was nothing special, the best was most of in a group two inches wide and an inch tall, with two fliers that spread it out to three inches. But of the bulk pack of 22LR I went through, mostly stayed in 3x3 groups at 10 yards.
So... shrug. Not the most accurate of pistols, not the best of ammunition.
Post by: Syncop8r on August 28, 2018, 11:37:31 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Bike-Rides/Ngatimoti/20180804_164530.jpg?m=1535491861)
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Post by: zoidberg on August 29, 2018, 12:41:16 AM
Peninsula Bridge?
Post by: Syncop8r on August 29, 2018, 02:03:38 AM
Peninsula Bridge?Bingo. I went over Alexander Bluff Bridge first (I'm on the West Bank) then back over Peninsula.
Post by: zoidberg on August 29, 2018, 02:18:18 AM
Peninsula Bridge?Bingo. I went over Alexander Bluff Bridge first (I'm on the West Bank) then back over Peninsula.
I've slept a few nights along that stretch of river. Although last time it was somewhere up the tops on sandy bay rd.
Post by: Syncop8r on August 29, 2018, 03:15:53 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on August 29, 2018, 08:31:08 AM
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Post by: hiraethus on August 29, 2018, 09:34:43 AM
Post by: zoidberg on August 29, 2018, 11:15:14 AM
Looks ace. :like:
+1 :tu:
Post by: Aloha on August 29, 2018, 03:29:38 PM
Looks ace. :like:
+1 :tu:
+2
what gorgeous scenery.
Post by: SteveC on August 29, 2018, 03:47:36 PM
Looks ace. :like:
+1 :tu:
+2
what gorgeous scenery.
+3
Post by: dks on September 04, 2018, 09:22:03 AM
Post by: dks on September 04, 2018, 09:22:49 AM
Post by: magentus on September 04, 2018, 09:39:37 AM
Looks like you've been having some fun there :salute:
Post by: dks on September 04, 2018, 09:40:59 AM
Post by: dks on September 04, 2018, 09:41:34 AM
Post by: BCNZ on September 06, 2018, 01:41:49 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 06, 2018, 02:49:50 AM
Went hiking in the alpine on Monday.Oh cool!
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J4
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2018, 06:00:19 AM
Post by: in_sympathy on September 08, 2018, 09:52:33 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on September 08, 2018, 10:19:25 AM
And you did it twice! :pok: ;)
Post by: Aloha on September 08, 2018, 04:04:53 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 08, 2018, 05:31:51 PM
JR
Post by: kottskrapa on September 08, 2018, 08:53:21 PM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: in_sympathy on September 08, 2018, 10:10:17 PM
Post by: zoidberg on September 08, 2018, 10:26:08 PM
thanks, guys :) please kill the duplicate, must have been a connection error :oops:
Done.
Post by: BCNZ on September 14, 2018, 03:29:09 AM
Successfully ascended Mont Blanc via classic Gouter route
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:like: :tu:
Post by: Gareth on September 15, 2018, 04:14:02 PM
Successfully ascended Mont Blanc via classic Gouter route
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Just catching up on this thread. That's awesome mate and some fab shots to help you remember. :hatsoff:
Post by: hiraethus on September 16, 2018, 07:46:17 PM
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Oldbury power station
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Downstream towards the Severn bridges
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Cheeky bit of footpath. Quite good fun to ride on.
Did about 30 miles in just over 2 hours.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 16, 2018, 08:14:30 PM
JR
Post by: Aloha on September 17, 2018, 06:21:39 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 17, 2018, 06:23:01 AM
Yesterday I trimmed the hedges, mowed the fallen pieces over along with a lot of plants, raked it all up, then helped the Mrs clean the weeds in the driveway, swept everything up and dumped it all in back, yet all in hot weather. Had to sit down and idk if I passed out?
JR
Hydrate. Keep cool and take breaks. It'll all be there tomorrow so pace yourself. I cleaned up my yard the other day too. I went at a good pace and took lots of breaks.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 17, 2018, 06:32:47 AM
The dumb thing, the whole week it was beautiful and cool, and sure enough we got to do it on a hot day.. didn’t mow the lawn or weedwack, still have another whole line of bush that need to be trimmed! But yesterday and today we didn’t do anything, I take that back we sprayed some of the outside of the house with peppermint water a few hrs ago..Yesterday I trimmed the hedges, mowed the fallen pieces over along with a lot of plants, raked it all up, then helped the Mrs clean the weeds in the driveway, swept everything up and dumped it all in back, yet all in hot weather. Had to sit down and idk if I passed out?
JR
Hydrate. Keep cool and take breaks. It'll all be there tomorrow so pace yourself. I cleaned up my yard the other day too. I went at a good pace and took lots of breaks.
JR
Post by: Kev D on September 17, 2018, 09:20:52 PM
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 17, 2018, 10:36:05 PM
I went camping for a long weekend with a few friends.
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I recognise a few things in that pic :D
So they eventually managed to get their arse in gear and get it sorted then, Kev ;) Hope you had a good one, mate :cheers:
Post by: hiraethus on September 17, 2018, 10:36:27 PM
No axes. :ahhh
Hope you had a nice time anyway. ;)
Post by: hiraethus on September 17, 2018, 10:43:39 PM
Lovely scenery hiraethus :salute:. That path looks like a fun one to follow.
Thanks Aloha. The river's about 2 miles wide where I was, and it was quite different out by the river to the rolling, busy farming countryside where I live - very quiet and open, with lots of sky.
Post by: Kev D on September 18, 2018, 07:45:55 AM
Nope no fire pit or axes. No bbq either unless you had a bucket of water on standby and you had to quench it as soon as you were done.
It was a very nice site, but the wardens were way to strict for my liking.
Post by: zoidberg on September 22, 2018, 10:12:27 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 22, 2018, 06:36:48 PM
I just went out and put an ear of corn out for the squirrel,
JR
Post by: zoidberg on September 25, 2018, 09:45:17 AM
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Post by: hiraethus on September 25, 2018, 09:51:05 AM
Post by: Aloha on September 25, 2018, 05:14:28 PM
Post by: BCNZ on September 27, 2018, 03:27:17 AM
Post by: BCNZ on September 27, 2018, 03:28:34 AM
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Post by: BCNZ on September 30, 2018, 08:06:51 PM
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Post by: MMR on September 30, 2018, 08:21:39 PM
(Two young males)
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Red deer
(Big Male)
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(Females)
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(Two younger males)
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Post by: MMR on September 30, 2018, 09:05:35 PM
If you don’t mind me asking; where were these taken?
Nice doggy too
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Post by: BCNZ on September 30, 2018, 09:49:01 PM
BCNZ: those are absolutely fabulous pictures....some National Geographic stuff right there!
If you don’t mind me asking; where were these taken?
Nice doggy too
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Thanks MMR. The pics are from an alpine plateau in the coast mountains of BC Canada, located about 150km north of Vancouver.
Are the deer in your pictures roaming wild, or are they on a farm/estate?
Post by: MMR on September 30, 2018, 10:10:36 PM
BCNZ: those are absolutely fabulous pictures....some National Geographic stuff right there!
If you don’t mind me asking; where were these taken?
Nice doggy too
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Thanks MMR. The pics are from an alpine plateau in the coast mountains of BC Canada, located about 150km north of Vancouver.
Are the deer in your pictures roaming wild, or are they on a farm/estate?
That really makes me want to visit Canada and go on a hiking trip. I used to live near Seattle and went hiking around mount rainier which was beautiful too, but not like those pictures you took
The pictures of the deer were taken in Farran woods, co. Cork, Ireland, sadly the deer live in a wild enclosure (you can see the chain linked fence in the background), as fascinating as it is to see them this close (wild deer are usually super shy), I don’t like to see animals live, and I am highly against it too
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Post by: sir_mike on October 01, 2018, 01:00:21 AM
I totally agree with MMR, those are awesome pics and wow, what a beautiful place to hike! :)
Post by: BCNZ on October 01, 2018, 07:26:23 PM
@BCNZ
I totally agree with MMR, those are awesome pics and wow, what a beautiful place to hike! :)
:cheers: Sir_Mike!
Post by: BCNZ on October 01, 2018, 07:29:24 PM
BCNZ: those are absolutely fabulous pictures....some National Geographic stuff right there!
If you don’t mind me asking; where were these taken?
Nice doggy too
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Thanks MMR. The pics are from an alpine plateau in the coast mountains of BC Canada, located about 150km north of Vancouver.
Are the deer in your pictures roaming wild, or are they on a farm/estate?
That really makes me want to visit Canada and go on a hiking trip. I used to live near Seattle and went hiking around mount rainier which was beautiful too, but not like those pictures you took
The pictures of the deer were taken in Farran woods, co. Cork, Ireland, sadly the deer live in a wild enclosure (you can see the chain linked fence in the background), as fascinating as it is to see them this close (wild deer are usually super shy), I don’t like to see animals live, and I am highly against it too
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Thanks for the reply. Now that I look closely I can see the fence in your pictures.
Post by: zoidberg on October 03, 2018, 12:01:31 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 03, 2018, 12:09:41 PM
Good old Trig M eh..... never heard of it. :D
Post by: BCNZ on October 04, 2018, 04:02:21 AM
Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2018, 05:40:49 AM
Post by: zoidberg on October 05, 2018, 10:21:38 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 05, 2018, 10:58:11 AM
Post by: hiraethus on October 05, 2018, 12:07:50 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 05, 2018, 01:27:56 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 05, 2018, 01:31:57 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 07, 2018, 02:24:40 PM
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Yeah, it's a bit fuzzy. But it was smurfing cold, only 2 deg C when I set out.
A bit further south, looking into the Avon Valley. You can almost see magentus's house from here. :)
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Did about 40 miles in all, and was back before the kids had finished breakfast. :tu:
Post by: HarryD on October 07, 2018, 02:53:12 PM
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Post by: Aloha on October 07, 2018, 03:21:24 PM
Post by: Aloha on October 07, 2018, 03:22:12 PM
Fishing with the Misses! Great Saturday (10-7-18), fished morning and evening.
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Sounds like a terrific way to spend a Saturday. :like:
Post by: hiraethus on October 08, 2018, 08:27:25 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 08, 2018, 05:41:36 PM
JR
Post by: BCNZ on October 17, 2018, 05:23:05 AM
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Post by: SteveC on October 17, 2018, 05:39:44 AM
Post by: Aloha on October 17, 2018, 06:34:40 AM
Been warm and dry here for a couple of weeks so have been making the most of it and getting into the mountains as much as possible.
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Goodness its beautiful out there. :like:
Post by: sir_mike on October 17, 2018, 07:07:45 AM
Been warm and dry here for a couple of weeks so have been making the most of it and getting into the mountains as much as possible.
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Wow, so nice! I wish I had that kind of area to hike around in! I would be out in it alot! :)
Post by: zoidberg on October 17, 2018, 09:52:10 AM
Been warm and dry here for a couple of weeks so have been making the most of it and getting into the mountains as much as possible.
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Wow, so nice. :tu: :like:
Post by: BCNZ on October 18, 2018, 03:22:33 AM
Post by: Butch on October 18, 2018, 05:38:04 AM
Wonderful pics everybody. :tu:
Post by: hiraethus on October 20, 2018, 10:34:43 PM
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Saw a lovely hot air balloon a few miles from home
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Post by: SteveC on October 20, 2018, 10:42:10 PM
Post by: BCNZ on October 21, 2018, 04:05:04 AM
The road in the top picture looks narrow! how often do you see oncoming vehicles on those lanes?!
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 21, 2018, 04:18:11 AM
JR
Post by: Ron Who on October 21, 2018, 08:58:57 PM
Post by: Ron Who on October 21, 2018, 09:49:33 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 21, 2018, 10:14:59 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 21, 2018, 10:16:50 PM
The road in the top picture looks narrow! how often do you see oncoming vehicles on those lanes?!
About 1 1/2 cars wide - pretty common in the UK. Tend not to see too much traffic on those kind of roads and it's normally moving pretty slowly so there's no real bother.
Post by: BCNZ on October 23, 2018, 03:33:11 AM
The road in the top picture looks narrow! how often do you see oncoming vehicles on those lanes?!
About 1 1/2 cars wide - pretty common in the UK. Tend not to see too much traffic on those kind of roads and it's normally moving pretty slowly so there's no real bother.
Right on, must be nice riding on those roads!
Post by: BCNZ on October 23, 2018, 03:35:30 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 12:00:55 PM
Quote
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Post by: hiraethus on October 23, 2018, 12:12:47 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 23, 2018, 12:13:25 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 12:20:16 PM
Can't see the pic, z. :think:
Click on the (Image removed from quote.). ;)
Post by: Syncop8r on October 23, 2018, 12:24:51 PM
Can't see the pic, z. :think::imws:
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 23, 2018, 01:54:41 PM
:oops: same hereCan't see the pic, z. :think::imws:
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 02:13:23 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 02:28:06 PM
Post by: SteveC on October 23, 2018, 02:33:43 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 02:38:18 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 23, 2018, 03:43:06 PM
Post by: BCNZ on October 23, 2018, 08:48:28 PM
Sweet pics BCNZ and zman wow ! :like: :tu:
:cheers: Steve!
Post by: BCNZ on October 23, 2018, 08:51:00 PM
Strange, it works for me. :think: Okay then, try clicking this. (http://gallery.multitool.org/var/albums/zoidberg/Peak%20Hill.jpg?m=1540286617)
Nice view!!! :like:
Post by: BCNZ on October 23, 2018, 08:55:20 PM
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Post by: SteveC on October 23, 2018, 09:20:45 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2018, 10:59:19 PM
Lots of good fir down at the local log sort at the moment so headed down there yesterday evening to get a start on next years firewood.
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Bit of a bar you've got there. :like: :like:
I should be doing the same but had to put the chainsaws back into the container thanks to a broken collar bone.
Post by: BCNZ on October 24, 2018, 12:31:08 AM
Lots of good fir down at the local log sort at the moment so headed down there yesterday evening to get a start on next years firewood.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1929/44794501214_fe22419dec_b.jpg)
Bit of a bar you've got there. :like: :like:
I should be doing the same but had to put the chainsaws back into the container thanks to a broken collar bone.
It's a 32" bar on a 76cc powerhead. Got the saw a few years ago for a backcountry bridge building project I was doing (needed to cut a log of logs in the 30" diameter range). The long bar's a bit overkill for getting firewood, when it's worn out I think I'll put a shorter one on, something around 24-28". Definitely cuts wood fast though :D.
Broken collar bone is not good, hope you heal up fast.
Post by: zoidberg on October 24, 2018, 08:45:30 AM
Post by: hiraethus on October 28, 2018, 09:34:41 AM
Didn't take the right clothing so was cold and wet for the second half of the ride, but did manage to eat and drink enough. No pics because it was too cold to take my gloves off, but the views were great, at least in the morning.
Post by: zoidberg on October 28, 2018, 09:38:00 AM
140 miles...
Brutal. :salute:
Post by: Gareth on October 28, 2018, 09:41:00 AM
Did some more hiking in the local mountains.
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Got one last sunny day in the alpine on Sunday, according to the weather forecast the Fall rains/snow arrive this week.
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damn, I need to keep a closer eye on this thread. Awesome shots mate. :hatsoff:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 28, 2018, 04:24:27 PM
I had to fix the shower and toilet both inside yet wet, but since I had a good amount of day left I asked the kid to bring the truck into the garage to see what wasn’t right.. now Grant it, we were technically “inside” and it was pouring “outside and he brought the truck in soaking wet, and it was only 40ish(5°c) something and we don’t have a heated garage, it was pretty much like working in the driveway! But the truck was knocking at times, I thought it was a wheel bearing, but no, while under looking around I looked back and saw it was the driveshaft, there’s a bearing support half way between the trans and rear axle, so we had to go to the store, get the part, then bring the wet truck back in the garage to get even more wet, then spent 4hrs laying on cold concrete as the cold water rolled off the truck and driped onto your stomach, so technically it was like working outside all day in the rain? But all's fixed! Now none of this was planed, and nothing’s planed today, but I don’t want to do anything today! I’m just so soar!
I can only imagine how you feel, 140miles on a freaking bike! I got on a bike for the first time in 10yrs last month, to ride around the block with the kid, I won’t even explain how I felt!
JR
Post by: BCNZ on October 28, 2018, 06:21:11 PM
Big ride yesterday. 140 miles from Bristol out across the North Wessex Downs. Was only just above freezing when I set out at 6 am, never got above 5°C all day, strong cold northerly winds and it rained for the last 3 hours.
Didn't take the right clothing so was cold and wet for the second half of the ride, but did manage to eat and drink enough. No pics because it was too cold to take my gloves off, but the views were great, at least in the morning.
That's a long ride! :salute:
Post by: BCNZ on October 28, 2018, 06:23:38 PM
damn, I need to keep a closer eye on this thread. Awesome shots mate. :hatsoff:
Thanks Gareth!
Post by: hiraethus on October 29, 2018, 08:13:43 AM
Brutal. :salute:
That's a long ride! :salute:
I can only imagine how you feel
:salute: I'm not going to pretend it was easy, but I'm kind of used to these sorts of days out - just out of practice. Once you get your position dialled in, and a few miles in your legs it's mostly mental. Stay on top of food and drink, listen to your body and don't push too hard. I was lucky the other day in that I was riding with a good friend of mine and that made things much easier (particularly as he was much less fit than me and was having a terrible day :rofl:)
Post by: ironraven on October 30, 2018, 12:30:32 AM
Probably not a good sign that I not only carry spare headlamp bulbs but also can do that by touch.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 30, 2018, 01:22:34 AM
I changed a head light bulb. In the dark.Yeah if you can do it all by touch id say your pretty good at it! I was on my way home one day and not only did one light go out but both, not only was I behind a car on a back road, so that must have looked bad but about 10sec later a cop was coming from the opposite direction! Needless to say oh I got pulled over, worst part was it was my first time ever getting pulled over and it was a newbie! About 5min later another cop showed up, but that first one was going nuts, asking if he could search the car, if his dog could sniff it, even though he didn’t have one, the other “older” cop looked at me and says “it’s your first time getting pulled over huh?” All while I stood there shaking, I was only 18, so the guy dug into my hatchback, “who’s tools are these” (im a freaking plumber) “oh your in trouble, why do you have two license plates”? As he pulls down the hatch to see it matched, he didn’t find anything and then calmly says let’s see if we can get your lights to work pop the hood.. come to find out my ground was loose, so he says your going to have to find a way to make this work, I ran around to the back, took a file and made a raw spot and drilled a self taping screw right in, lights worked great! Guy didn’t even give me a warning, that wasn’t the worst part, when I got home I just wanted to pass out, and yet I get a phone call from the gf, now wife, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, WHY DIDNT YOU CALL ME!!
Probably not a good sign that I not only carry spare headlamp bulbs but also can do that by touch.
JR
Post by: ironraven on October 31, 2018, 01:10:38 AM
Driver low beam.
Passenger high beam
Driver high beam
Passenger low beam
Right licence plate.
Center tail light
Left turn signal
Left break light
Left license plate.
Right turn signal and break.
Left turn break (I missed a gasket or something the first time)
And now, the left driver's again.
Every single other light in the car is an LED.
Oh, and I carry and can swap by touch wiper blades.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 31, 2018, 01:38:14 AM
I helped a neighbor replace a headlight once and I swear you had to strip half the front end apart for just a freaking bulb!
I’ve replaced more freaking parts on all my cars back in the day, yet one of the most unique was a break light and what I found, it was a Chevy mini van, and when I pulled the cove off I found a tube, I was like what the heck? It went to the inside and then down, I followed it down and it just hung under the frame, so I then tried to follow it inside and found it went to a arm rest! Sure enough there was one on the other side, I had a similar vehicle but diff year and now a gmc, and sure enough two more tubes hanging down. I wrote somewhere asking about them, I didn’t get an answer for over a year but I figure it out. Put it together, the armrests were insulated, they were deep enough for a can, and thus a drain tube? So yeah put a six pack in and top it with ice, as the ice melts it just drained out like a cooler!
JR
Post by: gregozedobe on October 31, 2018, 02:02:52 AM
In the past three years I've replaced, in order based on my notes.
Driver low beam.
Passenger high beam
Driver high beam
Passenger low beam
Right licence plate.
Center tail light
Left turn signal
Left break light
Left license plate.
Right turn signal and break.
Left turn break (I missed a gasket or something the first time)
And now, the left driver's again.
Every single other light in the car is an LED.
That's quite a few globes unless you do a lot of driving with your lights on all the time (or have very rough roads that are jolting the filaments).
Were the replacements lower quality or higher lumens ?
Have you ever checked the voltage when driving ? With that history I'd be suspicious that your voltage regulator is supplying too high a voltage at times which is burning out globes prematurely. My cars usually measure around 14.2V with the engine running after the battery is fully charged.
Post by: ironraven on November 02, 2018, 03:36:32 AM
Lot of night driving, and I often have my lights on as when I'm driving if it isn't dark out it's getting there. And really bumpy roads- had to do a lot of suspension work in the past three years to. There are pot holes that have broken axles for plow trucks- love how some of the towns take care of there roads.
As for checking the voltage while driving... where would you propose? I hate having passengers.
Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 04:25:26 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 04:28:08 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 04:29:56 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on November 11, 2018, 09:25:44 AM
Post by: hiraethus on November 11, 2018, 09:29:35 AM
Post by: dks on November 11, 2018, 12:20:26 PM
Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 12:54:58 PM
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 02:00:17 PM
I spent the morning going up, across and down. It hurt a lot but was very worth it. Pic is clickable.
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Beautiful shot, Z.
(I can't get the subsequent Flikr photos to display. :-\)
Post by: BCNZ on November 11, 2018, 07:28:05 PM
I spent the morning going up, across and down. It hurt a lot but was very worth it. Pic is clickable.
Nice pic Zoidberg. :tu:
You hiking or running?
Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 08:17:02 PM
I spent the morning going up, across and down. It hurt a lot but was very worth it. Pic is clickable.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/zoidberg/Mt%20Oxford.jpg?m=1541902777) (http://gallery.multitool.org/var/albums/zoidberg/Mt%20Oxford.jpg?m=1541902774)
Beautiful shot, Z.
(I can't get the subsequent Flikr photos to display. :-\)
:cheers: I'll send you a link.
Post by: zoidberg on November 11, 2018, 08:30:51 PM
I spent the morning going up, across and down. It hurt a lot but was very worth it. Pic is clickable.
Nice pic Zoidberg. :tu:
You hiking or running?
Running, although that is probably stretching it a bit.
It was my first 20km run since breaking the collar bone and on top of that I'm nursing a torn lateral collateral.
Depending how the knee feels this week I might tag along with a group on Friday running Goat Pass (mountain section for the coast to coast).
Post by: BCNZ on November 12, 2018, 02:36:22 AM
Is the Coast to Coast still happening? I remember watching it on tv as a kid, when Steve Gurney was winning it.
Post by: zoidberg on November 12, 2018, 03:33:02 AM
Nice one, 20km on trail is a good size run :tu:.
Is the Coast to Coast still happening? I remember watching it on tv as a kid, when Steve Gurney was winning it.
There was upset from some after the rights were sold and race directors changed but yeah it is still going.
Post by: SteveC on November 12, 2018, 05:45:50 AM
Post by: BCNZ on November 12, 2018, 08:45:46 PM
Nice one, 20km on trail is a good size run :tu:.
Is the Coast to Coast still happening? I remember watching it on tv as a kid, when Steve Gurney was winning it.
There was upset from some after the rights were sold and race directors changed but yeah it is still going.
Right on.
Post by: Butch on November 13, 2018, 12:21:55 AM
Post by: zoidberg on November 17, 2018, 12:01:35 PM
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Post by: dks on November 17, 2018, 12:04:02 PM
Post by: zoidberg on November 17, 2018, 12:05:45 PM
Post by: dks on November 17, 2018, 12:07:10 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 19, 2018, 09:42:37 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on November 19, 2018, 10:11:09 AM
Post by: Aloha on November 25, 2018, 04:51:37 PM
Post by: SteveC on November 25, 2018, 06:12:10 PM
Post by: zoidberg on November 25, 2018, 08:33:32 PM
Post by: sir_mike on November 25, 2018, 10:06:28 PM
Went out for 8 miles. I've been using this backpack and kinda like it for "shorter hikes".
Looks like a great place to hike at for sure! I think the CS4 is my favorite in the Juice line or maybe it is just the blue scales, IDK but I do also like the S2 in orange! :)
What pack is it? I am looking for a small'ish one with quick release's on the front like the Rush 12 or a nice medium size waist pack for my hikes!
Post by: Aloha on November 25, 2018, 10:30:22 PM
Went out for 8 miles. I've been using this backpack and kinda like it for "shorter hikes".
Looks like a great place to hike at for sure! I think the CS4 is my favorite in the Juice line or maybe it is just the blue scales, IDK but I do also like the S2 in orange! :)
What pack is it? I am looking for a small'ish one with quick release's on the front like the Rush 12 or a nice medium size waist pack for my hikes!
Sorry buddy, Its the REI Trail 25L. Its been a great pack for shorter hikes. It has space for a water bladder with 2 side mesh pouches for water as well. I carry a 40oz bottle in one side and 2 16 oz bottles in the other mesh pouch. I like to keep a energy mix in one water bottle and a hydration mix in the other ( think gatorade ). My 40 oz bottle is just water.
Post by: Aloha on November 25, 2018, 10:33:49 PM
Good distance and... the HEST! :ahhh :like:
I've removed the patina on the blade and thinned it out just above the cutting edge. Totally convex now and man this blade is even more wicked than ever.
Post by: Aloha on November 25, 2018, 10:34:32 PM
Looks like a nice hike ! :like: :tu:
Thank you. It was really nice to be gettin out. Fall is when we do a lot more than our busy summers.
Post by: zoidberg on November 25, 2018, 10:36:11 PM
Good distance and... the HEST! :ahhh :like:
I've removed the patina on the blade and thinned it out just above the cutting edge. Totally convex now and man this blade is even more wicked than ever.
Awesome. :tu:
Post by: Aloha on November 28, 2018, 01:27:55 AM
I punched a couple holes in each side so I could insert the toggle within the pack. It worked great. I got the hose for the platypus as a cheaper alternative. I am happy with the set up so far.
The pack is enough to carry my gear 10Cs what I feel I want/need. I'll use my Osprey for longer trips. Anyway, I carried my large Sod Buster and my Juice CS4 on my belt. I kept my HEST in my pack. Yes the sheath has a nut in place of the original hardware. It doesn't look like it but I've been hard on that sheath. Within the handle of the HEST is a small ferro rod and tinder quick. I have my Ti spork and monocular too. The monocular is a cheap one but its not horrible.
I emptied the platypus but I also had 2 water bottles along for the ride. I like to mix a gatorade and energy drink to take with me. A hiking stick is always appreciated especially with the loose rocks. Going up is not bad but coming down......
All said and done we put in about 7-8 miles.
Post by: Aloha on November 28, 2018, 01:32:26 AM
Post by: Aloha on November 28, 2018, 01:35:49 AM
Post by: zoidberg on December 17, 2018, 11:26:07 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on December 17, 2018, 11:27:16 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on December 17, 2018, 11:42:22 AM
Post by: Aloha on December 17, 2018, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: SteveC on December 17, 2018, 08:07:51 PM
Post by: zoidberg on December 17, 2018, 10:04:46 PM
Post by: zoidberg on December 18, 2018, 12:02:09 AM
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Post by: SteveC on December 18, 2018, 12:13:57 AM
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Post by: BCNZ on January 02, 2019, 09:31:52 PM
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Post by: sir_mike on January 02, 2019, 10:43:43 PM
Post by: sir_mike on January 02, 2019, 10:45:32 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 02, 2019, 10:51:05 PM
JR
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2019, 10:59:31 PM
Post by: sir_mike on January 02, 2019, 11:50:09 PM
All that snow looks beautiful, but cold, brr..
JR
Nah it wasn't bad! When you live in Michigan, you get used to it! :) Actually we have been lucky as that was from the snow fall we got the other day and the first amount over an inch or two in a long time! The News/Weather said it was about 6 1/2 inches that fell the other day! It was nice to be out and with the snow stuck on the trees, it was very cool and made for some great pics!
Great pics fellas !
Thx and in honor to your guy's Swisschamp challenge, I had the Swisschamp with me but didn't take any outdoor pics! I know, I can't believe it either! :ahhh
Post by: Syncop8r on January 03, 2019, 01:46:04 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 03, 2019, 02:02:17 AM
Where in Michigan cause we didn’t get squat. I’m guessing upstate?All that snow looks beautiful, but cold, brr..
JR
Nah it wasn't bad! When you live in Michigan, you get used to it! :) Actually we have been lucky as that was from the snow fall we got the other day and the first amount over an inch or two in a long time! The News/Weather said it was about 6 1/2 inches that fell the other day! It was nice to be out and with the snow stuck on the trees, it was very cool and made for some great pics!
JR
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 03, 2019, 02:20:10 AM
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80195.msg1842866.html#msg1842866
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 03, 2019, 02:22:55 AM
It was a bit much for a single post in here :tu:Beautiful and cute..
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80195.msg1842866.html#msg1842866
JR
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 03, 2019, 02:29:36 AM
Post by: sir_mike on January 03, 2019, 04:08:27 AM
Where in Michigan cause we didn’t get squat. I’m guessing upstate?All that snow looks beautiful, but cold, brr..
JR
Nah it wasn't bad! When you live in Michigan, you get used to it! :) Actually we have been lucky as that was from the snow fall we got the other day and the first amount over an inch or two in a long time! The News/Weather said it was about 6 1/2 inches that fell the other day! It was nice to be out and with the snow stuck on the trees, it was very cool and made for some great pics!
JR
Traverse City :)
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 03, 2019, 04:34:13 AM
So across state and up state, we’re over just below Detroit,Where in Michigan cause we didn’t get squat. I’m guessing upstate?All that snow looks beautiful, but cold, brr..
JR
Nah it wasn't bad! When you live in Michigan, you get used to it! :) Actually we have been lucky as that was from the snow fall we got the other day and the first amount over an inch or two in a long time! The News/Weather said it was about 6 1/2 inches that fell the other day! It was nice to be out and with the snow stuck on the trees, it was very cool and made for some great pics!
JR
Traverse City :)
JR
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 03, 2019, 07:26:52 PM
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And the next day....and the next.....you spend hiding from the sun....
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Worth it for this:
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Post by: Syncop8r on January 03, 2019, 07:44:57 PM
And the next day....and the next.....you spend hiding from the sun....Not cool. I'm hiding from the sun here and it's nowhere near as hot as it must be there.
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 03, 2019, 09:58:49 PM
Post by: BCNZ on January 03, 2019, 10:16:20 PM
Post by: Captain Hook on January 06, 2019, 12:17:51 AM
Post by: Aloha on January 22, 2019, 04:09:38 PM
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 22, 2019, 04:17:51 PM
And nice kit :like:
Post by: Aloha on January 22, 2019, 05:30:16 PM
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2019, 05:36:35 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 22, 2019, 05:46:27 PM
Nice little getaway Aloha ! :like: :tu:
:salute:. Theres a lot to do nearby. I must remember to DO. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on January 22, 2019, 07:39:37 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 23, 2019, 07:16:30 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 23, 2019, 08:13:01 AM
I took a little bag of trash out and it was like a sheet of black ice, and since the older kids out I fig I should sprinkle some salt down if he comes home tonight, I just figured since it’s suppose to warm up and turn to rain it wouldn’t be a problem, yet as I started sprinkling some couple was walking down the sidewalk, so I thought since I was already at it I might as well do the rest of the sidewalks, or else I’d have a lawsuit on my hands..
JR
Post by: Serena on January 24, 2019, 12:07:41 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
Post by: Kev D on January 24, 2019, 01:37:18 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 24, 2019, 05:38:20 PM
Went on a little hike this morning. Needed to clear my head after all that has happened last month. Bit cold, but I enjoyed it very much…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
Glad you got out to recharge. I'll try to take advantage more this year since there are a lot of local trails to discover.
Post by: Aloha on January 24, 2019, 05:39:29 PM
I'm freezing my nuts off at the water treatment plant of my old mill that they are demolishing
Not good. Thermos of hot coffee in a strategically placed area might help :whistle:
Post by: Syncop8r on January 24, 2019, 08:27:55 PM
Went on a little hike this morning. Needed to clear my head after all that has happened last month. Bit cold, but I enjoyed it very much…That's cool. :tu:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA8n3oB9Eu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
Post by: Serena on January 24, 2019, 08:39:38 PM
Post by: Serena on January 24, 2019, 08:39:56 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 24, 2019, 09:12:07 PM
Yes, need to go hiking more often again. Healthy, fun, you can take nice pictures, make fun videos etc.
Geocache along the way.
Post by: Serena on January 24, 2019, 09:23:02 PM
Correct!!! Need to visit other villages. Found them all where I live.Yes, need to go hiking more often again. Healthy, fun, you can take nice pictures, make fun videos etc.
Geocache along the way.
Post by: MMR on January 26, 2019, 02:58:53 PM
Not sure if this counts, but took a few pictures while walking the dog today.
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I don’t think I have ever seen a white duck before..
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Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2019, 04:43:03 PM
Post by: Serena on January 26, 2019, 04:57:18 PM
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Post by: BCNZ on January 29, 2019, 02:26:54 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 29, 2019, 02:38:44 AM
Skiing in the local mountains on Sunday. Unusually warm and sunny here at the moment so taking advantage of it!Nice, I haven’t been skiing in 25yrs, the only snow I’ve dealt with is thawing pipes or snow blowing/shoveling which I did today,,
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/31970427937_e3b01e50cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QH7NoM)
JR
I take that back, I did shove the kid down the hill on his sled..
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 29, 2019, 05:04:35 AM
Took a little hike visiting my dad in the clinic. It was a little wet and cold, but still liked it. Didn't get cold ears because I was wearing my new headphones.
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Cold ears stink :(
But warm ears :2tu:
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 29, 2019, 05:05:36 AM
Skiing in the local mountains on Sunday. Unusually warm and sunny here at the moment so taking advantage of it!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/31970427937_e3b01e50cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QH7NoM)
Looks nice :tu:
Post by: hiraethus on February 15, 2019, 10:43:43 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on February 15, 2019, 11:11:10 AM
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Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2019, 04:05:06 PM
Post by: BCNZ on February 28, 2019, 02:47:16 AM
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Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2019, 06:36:55 PM
Post by: zoidberg on March 03, 2019, 10:40:39 AM
Looks amazing. Lots of snow and breath taking views :dd:
+1 :tu: :like:
Post by: zoidberg on March 03, 2019, 10:54:03 AM
Started on Coleridge Road, over the Big Ben Range and out onto West Coast Road.
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Post by: Syncop8r on March 03, 2019, 11:04:35 AM
Post by: Aloha on March 03, 2019, 03:52:46 PM
Post by: sir_mike on March 03, 2019, 06:23:43 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 07, 2019, 10:43:07 AM
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Post by: Fuzzbucket on April 07, 2019, 11:46:55 AM
Beautiful images zoidy! :hatsoff:
Post by: BCNZ on April 09, 2019, 05:23:31 AM
Post by: SteveC on April 09, 2019, 05:51:14 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2019, 10:02:34 AM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 19, 2019, 10:38:38 AM
Skickat från min SM-G930F via Tapatalk
Post by: zoidberg on April 24, 2019, 05:17:28 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 24, 2019, 06:43:51 AM
JR
Post by: Ron Who on April 24, 2019, 12:23:31 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 24, 2019, 12:55:42 PM
Post by: BCNZ on April 25, 2019, 05:04:58 AM
Post by: Aloha on April 25, 2019, 03:43:24 PM
Post by: Ron Who on April 25, 2019, 06:12:42 PM
... I haven't been able to get out for anything other than work.
That´s not good ! I work four days a week (Mon/Tue and Thu/Fri).
Post by: kottskrapa on April 25, 2019, 11:35:19 PM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Aloha on April 26, 2019, 06:51:14 AM
I like that saying. :tu:
Post by: Mechanickal on April 28, 2019, 05:03:09 PM
The city churchtower is the tallest one in the region and is therefore reffered to as "the giant".
It's been many years since my climbing adventures in the Alps, so this was just delightfull.
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Post by: SteveC on April 28, 2019, 05:25:50 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 28, 2019, 05:37:21 PM
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on April 28, 2019, 10:25:59 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on April 29, 2019, 12:46:09 PM
Is that you abseiling Mechy?Yes it is!
Post by: Mechanickal on April 29, 2019, 12:46:35 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 29, 2019, 01:11:05 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2019, 01:25:11 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 04:13:41 PM
Looks amazing tho Mech. Yay for you.
Post by: Mechanickal on April 29, 2019, 06:59:55 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 07:03:01 PM
Post by: styx on May 02, 2019, 03:17:07 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on May 02, 2019, 09:54:16 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 02, 2019, 10:45:14 PM
We just got concrete time, and walked down to the school to pick up one of the kids books cause he was to lazy to go get it himself :facepalm:
JR
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 01:44:29 PM
So yesterday I got all my chores done early and then grabbed the camera to get yous some pics of where I bike.
Kids down on the fields rugby training. My destination for this ride is that gap in the trees up on the ridge.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 01:47:01 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 01:49:35 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2019, 01:53:58 PM
A couple days ago I was whinging in another thread about not getting out before the sun disappeared for the day.
So yesterday I got all my chores done early and then grabbed the camera to get yous some pics of where I bike.
Kids down on the fields rugby training. My destination for this ride is that gap in the trees up on the ridge.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47923203638_02715d1e75_b.jpg)
Interesting seat angle... mine points down... perhaps the angle is the reason I get a sore arse. :dunno:
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:01:45 PM
Interesting seat angle... mine points down... perhaps the angle is the reason I get a sore arse. :dunno:
It is normally a little more level. Last time I flipped the bars the seat moved and I haven't got around to sorting it.
I didn't enjoy the seat when I first started riding but now it doesn't seem too bad.
Slight changes to the setup have helped. Putting more weight on the legs also feels good.
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:02:42 PM
Turn right after the bridge, lug the bike up some stairs and over a fence, then sweat buckets peddling up the hill.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:08:15 PM
Trees tend to shade the track and from this time of year on the frost just sits.
A couple kms later and we're at the gap.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:11:33 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:20:33 PM
Although I seem to wipe out the most trying to ride down the steps near the bridge.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:22:35 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:25:25 PM
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Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2019, 02:30:28 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2019, 02:36:34 PM
:like: Cool. I need todo lots of thingsget out on my bike more.
:tu: Yeah man.
Post by: SteveC on May 24, 2019, 03:59:56 PM
Post by: MrMckay on May 25, 2019, 08:02:43 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on June 02, 2019, 10:31:20 PM
I also made tea!
My girlfriend was out working and texted me what I was doing, she thought I was on drugs after she read my reply :facepalm:
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 10:40:11 PM
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 10:40:56 PM
I decided to head into a nearby forrest to explore and have breakfast there.Lol..
I also made tea!
My girlfriend was out working and texted me what I was doing, she thought I was on drugs after she read my reply :facepalm:
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JR
Post by: Mechanickal on June 02, 2019, 10:49:14 PM
We went for a walk to one store, but they didn’t have what I was after, so we walked to another store then walked home, doesn’t sound like much especially only being a total of 2-1/4miles but for the Mrs and not using her walker, that’s a lot!Tell her I said congrats!
JR
I have followed the situation a bit here and there and I fully realise that it's quite something for her nowadays.
You go mrs. MP!! :2tu:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 10:53:35 PM
Tell her I said congrats!She giggled with a little smile and said “thank you”
I have followed the situation a bit here and there and I fully realise that it's quite something for her nowadays.
You go mrs. MP!! :2tu:
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 11:02:37 PM
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 11:05:18 PM
JR
Post by: Mechanickal on June 02, 2019, 11:08:15 PM
Blabbermouth :D
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 02, 2019, 11:15:51 PM
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on June 03, 2019, 12:12:12 AM
I decided to head into a nearby forrest to explore and have breakfast there.
I also made tea!
My girlfriend was out working and texted me what I was doing, she thought I was on drugs after she read my reply :facepalm:
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Looks like a nice spot. :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on June 03, 2019, 12:45:02 AM
Looks like a nice spot to be on drugs. :tu:
*fixed* :whistle:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 03, 2019, 01:18:02 AM
Post by: Aloha on June 03, 2019, 03:10:19 PM
Post by: Ron Who on June 03, 2019, 08:33:38 PM
I also made tea!
My girlfriend was out working and texted me what I was doing, she thought I was on drugs after she read my reply :facepalm:
:like:
Nothing like a good cup of cannabis tea in the outdoors. :D
(Just make sure you get home safely).
Post by: Mechanickal on June 03, 2019, 08:35:08 PM
That would only be legal in that wacky country to my north :pok:
Post by: Ron Who on June 03, 2019, 08:39:18 PM
Smoking and open fire, however, are illegal in the forests around where I live.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 08, 2019, 11:42:34 AM
We are in the middle of the worst of several years' drought and the veld looks bad, still a very beautiful area and only 90km away from the capitol city.
Easy to see why a Russian billionaire would choose this area for his mega game ranch 8)
First game we saw entering the farm was Giraffe, but here's a list of what we saw smallest to largest:
Steenbok
Duiker
Klipspringer
Jackal
Springbok
Impala (possibly Black-faced Impala as well)
Blue Wildebeest
Black Wildebeest
Waterbuck (most abundant)
Oryx
Kudu
Giraffe
Birding right in the camp was also spectacular, won't even try to name the few I know.
We're past the Solstice but we just had our first cold of the Winter, fortunately I guess we just caught the tail-end of the cold front.
We were both long overdue to get out and away from it all, we tried to drown the demons on Friday night but the rest of the weekend was very introspective and positive.
I miss my 30's when I discovered fly fishing and spent 3 out of 4 weekend each month fishing, not just the fishing, but the regular time in nature.
:salute:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 08, 2019, 05:52:41 PM
JR
Post by: CallsignBadger on July 08, 2019, 11:10:31 PM
I'm hoping to do some new hikes and a bit of camping this summer :tu:
Post by: Aloha on July 09, 2019, 03:59:57 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 11, 2019, 05:10:42 PM
Sounds like a nice time GG.
They say when it get's really cold, Afrikaans people put on 2 pairs of shorts :salute: -2C
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Post by: BCNZ on July 12, 2019, 04:54:07 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 12, 2019, 05:41:38 AM
JR
Post by: CallsignBadger on July 12, 2019, 06:30:25 AM
:like: :like:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 12, 2019, 06:05:25 PM
JR, it came out looking very clean, nice :tu:Thanks
:like: :like:
JR
Post by: CallsignBadger on July 12, 2019, 11:22:28 PM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 13, 2019, 07:52:46 AM
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Post by: Ron Who on July 13, 2019, 08:15:05 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apenheul_Primate_Park
Post by: comis on July 13, 2019, 09:35:57 AM
Camping entertainment......get the demons out first night :facepalm:
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GG, I don't know exactly what you mean by getting the demons out(anything to do with who let's the dogs out?), but this looks like a truck load of fun. (https://postimg.cc/K1SjBW8r) >:D
Post by: Ron Who on July 13, 2019, 11:39:33 PM
Today I´ll be visiting Apenheul Primate Park. Maybe I´ll get some nice pics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apenheul_Primate_Park
...
Post by: Ron Who on July 13, 2019, 11:40:42 PM
Post by: CallsignBadger on July 14, 2019, 04:00:39 AM
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 15, 2019, 10:50:55 AM
GG, I don't know exactly what you mean by getting the demons out(anything to do with who let's the dogs out?), but this looks like a truck load of fun. (https://postimg.cc/K1SjBW8r) >:D
demons=the smurf of everyday life.
My friend is owner/manager of a large shop, that means staff, that means more problems than any person deserves.....
Myself, I'm just a smurfing ray of sunshine, middle aged and soon to be unemployed and unemployable, life has that way of kicking you in the nuts.....
We realised that on the few trips we get to do, we always go too far on the first day, the relief to be away is so great you have that one or two or six beers too many, and then you pay the price on the second day..... :facepalm:
Fortunately it was cold enough to burn away (most of) the alcohol and we had a very enlightening Saturday. My buddy fasted for 3 days after the trip and I've been beer, bread and chocolate free since then. :salute:
Post by: SteveC on August 02, 2019, 05:23:17 PM
Post by: Ron Who on August 02, 2019, 06:27:58 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on August 02, 2019, 08:32:26 PM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: kottskrapa on August 25, 2019, 11:51:36 PM
This is where we made lunch today, right in our backyard that's the start to a forest stretching for at least 50km north and it does the same to the south with the sea to the west
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[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Syncop8r on August 26, 2019, 12:01:33 AM
Post by: kottskrapa on August 26, 2019, 12:10:49 AM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Aloha on August 28, 2019, 04:07:08 PM
Nice to see y'all getting out and enjoying time with friends, family, solo, and nature. I've got to make time here real soon.
Post by: Syncop8r on November 11, 2019, 10:50:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3O43kceTY
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 03:14:45 PM
Post by: BadMechanic on November 11, 2019, 04:53:09 PM
Expected up to 10" today. :facepalm:
Post by: Aloha on January 09, 2020, 04:37:52 PM
We did about 3 hours on the trail as we also wanted to walk the beach later. Whats nice is we can drive to the hills and back to the ocean with plenty of time left in the day. The storms we had we awesome but left the beach with lots of debris.
My lovely partner was enjoying the camera on her 11 phone so she kept stopping to take pics. :whistle:
Post by: SirVicaLot on January 09, 2020, 06:37:07 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on January 09, 2020, 06:46:25 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on January 10, 2020, 11:28:20 AM
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2020, 05:31:22 PM
This morning we heard a report of a Mountain Lion attack of a 3 year old in Lake Forrest California. Last year there was another attack of a youngin in a large group in a popular hike trail.
As we headed out as always I packed a fixed blade and my pepper spray. The pepper spray I keep quickly accessible and my fixed blade is on my hip or pack also quickly accessible. There is a moment when I ask myself if I am being overly cautious and after yesterdays attack I'll keep doing what I do.
We tend to hike in areas with the potential so even with a out and back hike I have always carried my fixed blade. Yesterday I thought it would be a great time to carry my Contego. I think l'll continue to carry this on my hikes. While I hope to never ever engage with any creature its a bit of a comfort along with my pepper spray.
There is some video available of the Mountain Lion who scurried up a tree.
Back to our hike. It was such a great day out and I have to also mention we crossed a decently flowing creek. My socks got a little wet but being wool I was not bothered one bit. This is my first time I've gotten wet but its nice to know they provided continued warmth even a bit wet.
Post by: BadMechanic on January 21, 2020, 05:36:15 PM
If so, I had 3 days in a row :dunno:
Post by: Syncop8r on January 21, 2020, 07:17:02 PM
As we headed out as always I packed a fixed blade and my pepper spray. The pepper spray I keep quickly accessible and my fixed blade is on my hip or pack also quickly accessible. There is a moment when I ask myself if I am being overly cautious and after yesterdays attack I'll keep doing what I do.Would a big stick be a good option? I would be hoping to scare it off before it gets close enough to stab with a blade.
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2020, 11:25:14 PM
I carry a hiking pole but the stalk and pounce so not sure how much it'd do. I hope to never encounter one, ever. I also never hike alone so I am hoping two adults could be a deterrent to a mountain lion. Dogs on the other hand can be dealt with by pepper spray or my hiking pole for the most part. When we get out far enough some people let their dogs of leash so we never take chances their dogs will behave. We've not had trouble but we been ran up on by off leash dogs.
Unfortunately yesterday there a few dog incidents of dogs lunging and misbehaving at passer byes and other dogs. We were watching from the bench we sat at for lunch near our car.
Truth is we have a higher chance at a fatal car crash than being killed by a mountain lion but just as I wear my seat belt I'll continue to carry a large fixed blade and pepper spray.
Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2020, 11:30:59 AM
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Post by: kottskrapa on February 23, 2020, 12:30:21 PM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Aloha on February 23, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 23, 2020, 03:37:26 PM
Looking good zoid! I really really want to hike around new Zeeland at some point in my life
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
:iagree: That would be awesome! :ahhh
Post by: zoidberg on March 17, 2020, 02:26:45 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on March 17, 2020, 02:27:14 AM
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Post by: SirVicaLot on March 17, 2020, 03:46:53 AM
Went and climbed it on Sunday, a couple friendly Canadians kept me company.
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That‘s a nice view! :like:
Post by: SteveC on March 17, 2020, 01:15:12 PM
Went and climbed it on Sunday, a couple friendly Canadians kept me company.
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Sweet ! :like: :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on March 17, 2020, 09:51:39 PM
I hope you don't mind if I add a couple of pics to show off Mt Taranaki a bit more to those unfamiliar with it.
Some of you may have seen it in "The Last Samurai" standing in for Mt Fuji.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Taranaki
Post by: Aloha on March 18, 2020, 03:45:47 PM
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 18, 2020, 04:28:14 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 30, 2020, 01:46:53 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on April 30, 2020, 02:00:36 PM
Saturday was an out and back, climbing up the left side to the saddle then up to the top right, 50km 8hr.Mt Thomas? Nah but then you would do a loop... :think:
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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2020, 11:20:38 PM
Mt Thomas? Nah but then you would do a loop... :think:
Bald Hill/Mt Montgomery ridge.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 01, 2020, 01:19:22 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 01, 2020, 01:58:34 AM
JR
Post by: zoidberg on May 31, 2020, 12:59:54 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on May 31, 2020, 01:00:20 AM
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Post by: BadMechanic on May 31, 2020, 01:10:27 AM
Some points got real intense. Wind, sun. Extreme weather.
Post by: SteveC on June 04, 2020, 01:40:14 PM
Post by: zoidberg on June 14, 2020, 03:02:39 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on June 14, 2020, 03:02:51 AM
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Post by: SteveC on June 14, 2020, 01:58:27 PM
Post by: zoidberg on June 26, 2020, 10:59:20 PM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 26, 2020, 11:53:19 PM
JR
Post by: SteveC on June 27, 2020, 01:58:25 AM
Wednesday morning walk.
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Sweet pic and beautiful country !
Post by: Syncop8r on June 27, 2020, 02:46:14 AM
I need to do that walkway one day...
Have you done Washpen Falls?
Post by: zoidberg on October 01, 2020, 10:59:14 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on October 01, 2020, 11:03:43 AM
Post by: derekmac on October 01, 2020, 12:33:37 PM
Crackin shots Zman!!
Post by: SteveC on October 01, 2020, 01:49:32 PM
Post by: Aloha on October 01, 2020, 03:51:40 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 01, 2020, 05:33:17 PM
JR
Post by: BadMechanic on October 01, 2020, 05:39:20 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 11, 2020, 07:36:30 AM
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Post by: Echotech on October 11, 2020, 08:48:19 AM
Sunday afternoon and evening was an out and back to Cookies Point via Swift River.Absolutely stunning, superb photos :hatsoff:
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Post by: Echotech on October 11, 2020, 08:51:58 AM
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Post by: Aloha on October 11, 2020, 03:29:48 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 11, 2020, 10:22:52 PM
Te Ara Pātaka, Banks Peninsula. Spent a few days up there with the kids.Is that walkway a fairly new concept? (I realise most of the tracks that make it up have been there for yonks.)
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I think I read somewhere that it's the remains of old totara trees up there.
Once upon a time (pre- humans) 95% of Banks Peninsula was covered in forest.
Post by: zoidberg on October 12, 2020, 01:08:17 AM
Plenty of tōtara stumps up there as well as living tōtara. People in all the pics so didn't post them.
Post by: SteveC on October 12, 2020, 01:22:16 AM
Post by: derekmac on October 16, 2020, 07:48:18 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 22, 2020, 11:32:38 PM
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Post by: SteveC on October 23, 2020, 12:08:13 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 23, 2020, 01:02:15 AM
JR
Post by: Echotech on October 23, 2020, 10:03:12 AM
Top of the falls, long drop!
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Post by: Aloha on October 23, 2020, 03:47:27 PM
Post by: SteveC on October 23, 2020, 04:32:34 PM
Post by: old Lefty on October 23, 2020, 07:50:07 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on November 15, 2020, 12:52:13 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on November 15, 2020, 12:52:50 AM
Looking SW.
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Looking NE.
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Post by: zoidberg on November 15, 2020, 12:53:26 AM
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Post by: SteveC on November 15, 2020, 01:45:16 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on November 15, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
:like: :tu::iagree:
Post by: Syncop8r on November 15, 2020, 11:42:47 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50517794212_5b8f9bd89f_b.jpg)Looks familiar....
Post by: Echotech on November 15, 2020, 11:43:31 AM
Post by: Echotech on November 15, 2020, 11:45:49 AM
Coco and I went to Brooklyn, NSW (near Sydney) for a walk and a splash
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2020, 04:19:10 PM
Post by: Echotech on November 16, 2020, 03:54:05 AM
Great pics. My youngest and I walked the beach looking for sea glass. We get so engrossed with our talks and looking we always forget to take pictures. Guess thats a good thing. At 21 now I take advantage of any and every moment we spend since she so busy with work, school, sorority, and everything else a young girl has in her life.Very nice Aloha good for you and great to get some quality time together :cheers:
Post by: Aloha on November 16, 2020, 04:37:03 AM
Post by: ThundahBeagle on November 26, 2020, 02:54:38 AM
Sunday afternoon and evening was an out and back to Cookies Point via Swift River.
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Stark beauty
Post by: ThundahBeagle on November 26, 2020, 02:55:18 AM
Thursday was a mountain loop to get some splits.
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Someday...
Post by: ThundahBeagle on November 26, 2020, 03:02:17 AM
Approached from the west, Mt Osceola Trail (one of the 48 four thousand footers) is about 3.5 miles of boulder-strewn, rocky, exposed root "trail" with the occasional wet and angled stone slab, climbing over a thousand feet per mile. Next time I'll try East Osceola...
We had Scout the Thunder Beagle with us, too. No mount of hiking seems to tire him out, and he's already 6.
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 26, 2020, 04:15:54 AM
Post by: ThundahBeagle on November 26, 2020, 09:20:04 AM
Sounds just like 4 year old Arthur the Sheepdog :rofl:
Bring him up, Barry, next summer when 99.98 (hope) of us have all survived this COVID thing. We can hit a couple of nice peaks in a day if we shake a leg
Post by: Aloha on November 26, 2020, 03:18:23 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2021, 05:47:29 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 07, 2021, 06:02:49 PM
JR
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2021, 06:26:03 PM
Votes are in, yes. :tu:
Post by: Sawl Goodman on January 10, 2021, 12:24:36 AM
Post by: Echotech on January 10, 2021, 12:27:59 AM
My youngest and I taking a seaside hike. It was a bit overcast and foggy but as it got a little later it cleared up. We saw an object in the brush then it ( raptor ) flew out and landed on the sign post to eat whatever it caught. My daughter snapped these pics as it flew just over our car and soared into the sky. Such a magnificent creature.Great pics :like:
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2021, 06:03:53 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on January 10, 2021, 06:42:44 AM
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2021, 03:45:30 PM
Post by: zoidberg on February 01, 2021, 10:27:50 PM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 01, 2021, 10:45:39 PM
Jan 23, run in town. Scott’s Cabin (https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/godley-head/scotts-cabin/)That’s a cute little cabin,
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JR
Post by: zoidberg on February 02, 2021, 09:12:12 AM
That’s a cute little cabin,
JR
It has quite the history, did you read the link?
Would have liked it put somewhere else however I do like that it is accessible for people.
Post by: Aloha on February 02, 2021, 03:22:53 PM
Post by: SteveC on February 02, 2021, 03:39:15 PM
It has quite the history, did you read the link?
Would have liked it put somewhere else however I do like that it is accessible for people.
Quite the history ! :like:
Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2021, 12:05:13 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2021, 12:05:40 AM
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Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2021, 12:16:10 AM
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Post by: SteveC on February 23, 2021, 12:25:27 AM
Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2021, 12:29:03 AM
Post by: Jim the Brave on February 23, 2021, 05:45:49 AM
You mean besides sawmilling?
Post by: Syncop8r on February 23, 2021, 05:58:02 AM
Beautiful pics z ! :like::iagree:
You have been getting around a bit.
Any goblins this time?
Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2021, 10:10:38 AM
:iagree:
You have been getting around a bit.
Any goblins this time?
Yes.
Post by: Aloha on March 12, 2021, 04:52:40 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2021, 05:32:28 PM
Post by: Jim the Brave on March 13, 2021, 03:12:10 AM
To the beach I went.
You're never too far from the beach in Hawaii, I suppose!
I live a solid 200 miles inland. Until a couple years ago, my kids had never seen the ocean. I took my son deep sea fishing out of Murrell's Inlet two years ago...he loved it. I took him and my daughter briefly to the beach when we were in Myrtle Beach later that year, helping with hurricane cleanup. They were 14 and 13 when they saw the beach and ocean for the first time. My second daughter was along last year when we went to Charleston and went to The Battery and overlooked the harbor. She was 12. The youngest five kids still have not seen it at all.
Post by: Syncop8r on March 13, 2021, 07:57:28 AM
Post by: Jim the Brave on March 13, 2021, 06:20:35 PM
I believe he is in California. I assumed he was in Hawaii once too. It's that deceptive username...
Doh! :o Tricky, tricky, tricky! :whistle:
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2021, 04:38:39 PM
We got out there again Saturday for sunset.
Post by: SteveC on March 23, 2021, 05:26:55 PM
Post by: Aloha on September 18, 2021, 03:50:01 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on September 18, 2021, 09:48:19 PM
Post by: Aloha on December 28, 2021, 04:48:44 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on December 28, 2021, 07:51:56 PM
Post by: Farmer X on December 28, 2021, 08:32:52 PM
Still nice in the middle of Winter. :tu:That's the best thing about Aloha's neck of the woods: the weather is as near perfect as I've yet found. In wintertime, I'm lucky to have temperatures above freezing. Taking the trash outside is as outdoorsy as I'll get until about the middle of spring!
Post by: Aloha on December 30, 2021, 12:12:20 AM
Post by: Explorer on January 08, 2022, 04:54:54 AM
:twak:
Post by: kottskrapa on January 15, 2022, 02:22:57 PM
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[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Aloha on January 15, 2022, 05:14:01 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on January 15, 2022, 05:45:03 PM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: Fireman on January 16, 2022, 01:23:22 PM
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Post by: Aloha on March 03, 2022, 04:11:22 PM
Post by: Aloha on December 03, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
Plenty of MTB tails, horse trails, walking, or just nothing. Booked January just to have a go at this place. The yurts were pretty neat. Huge actually. They have electric but not allowed to use heaters within.
I'm a fan of anything that gets families out so this place is very cool in my book. There's a building with showers and flush toilets. Nice way to have a staycation without needing a lot of gear. They ranger we spoke to said it was not as busy as they hoped but it was still fairly new ( about a year ). We did see a handful of RVs which was nice. We also saw a few MTBers as well. The trials are flat but I'm sure fun for anyone who enjoys trail riding.
I'll report back on this place for sure.
As for my last outdoor adventure, we are still beach walking.
I hope you all are also still getting out.
Post by: Farmer X on December 04, 2022, 06:39:51 AM
Post by: aicolainen on December 04, 2022, 08:20:33 PM
I'm not getting out much (it's too cold for that),
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Every season has its charm ;)
Today a friend gave me and my dog a ride to a frozen lake where we spent two hours on the ice, ice skating, before we walked back home through the woods. A really nice winter day in the outdoors
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Post by: Aloha on December 04, 2022, 09:50:33 PM
Post by: Aloha on May 06, 2023, 04:40:29 PM
Post by: SteveC on May 06, 2023, 08:37:03 PM
Post by: Farmer X on May 07, 2023, 07:36:05 AM
Post by: Smashie on May 07, 2023, 01:31:04 PM
Small crack all heald up now :tu:
Post by: Aloha on May 07, 2023, 03:22:07 PM
Post by: Smashie on May 07, 2023, 05:40:56 PM
OUCH! Glad you're healed up :tu:Thanks, Not as gald as I am though!