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Great-Kazoo
06-08-2020, 08:26
Man what a pisser, ran out of shielding gas right in the middle of a welding job.
That is the original bottle I put on the machine when I bought it, several years ago. Took me couple minutes to figure out what the deal was. Been a long time since ran out of gas.
FLUX IT BABY.
ChickNorris
06-08-2020, 11:30
Brought back 185 lbs. of sugar which might last a month....
Greedy hummingbirds?
buffalobo
06-08-2020, 11:48
Got a roll of flux core around here somewhere.
Great-Kazoo
06-08-2020, 13:28
Got a roll of flux core around here somewhere.
go old school. battery cables and some fence wire.
Greedy hummingbirds?
Yes. Mrs. Hummer cleaned and filled about 30 feeders yesterday between the ones in Palisade for Black-chinned Hummingbirds, and here off the Peak-to-Peak for Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. In another month the northern migrant Rufous and Calliope will begin coming through in their southbound migration. That's when things get really busy.
SideShow Bob
06-08-2020, 17:11
Hum, I don’t think I’ve seen a hummingbird in the wild since I left AZ. Unless you count the hummingbird/hawk moth that freaked me out last summer.
hurley842002
06-08-2020, 17:30
Yes. Mrs. Hummer cleaned and filled about 30 feeders yesterday between the ones in Palisade for Black-chinned Hummingbirds, and here off the Peak-to-Peak for Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. In another month the northern migrant Rufous and Calliope will begin coming through in their southbound migration. That's when things get really busy.Sounds like quite the operation, we've got one feeder the birds enjoy.
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(Don't mind the back yard, it was a blank canvas when we moved in, slowly getting it squared away).
I don't see them much, but I sure hear them a lot. Neighbor has a hummer nest over there as well. Wifey and I have been discussing putting up a feeder.
My folks in WA have a feeder over a fountain and they get tons of visitors either getting nectar, water, or a quick bath.
Sounds like quite the operation, we've got one feeder the birds enjoy.
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(Don't mind the back yard, it was a blank canvas when we moved in, slowly getting it squared away).
The wall/fence reminds me of CA and NV houses.
ChickNorris
06-08-2020, 19:39
Hum, I don?t think I?ve seen a hummingbird in the wild since I left AZ. Unless you count the hummingbird/hawk moth that freaked me out last summer.
White-lined Sphinx Moth? I like them.
hurley842002
06-08-2020, 19:45
The wall/fence reminds me of CA and NV houses.AKA desert houses lol. I really dig the cinder block "wall" around our place, most homes down here seem to have the same setup.
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White-lined Sphinx Moth? I like them.
Is that what this is? Pupper found it in the grass last fall under the cottonwood trees. About 3 inches long.
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Upon further review, I think it's a Big Poplar Sphinx, Pachysphinx occidentalis.
Sayin' Howdy.
Hope everyone had a good weekend, and a good week ahead.
Wasssup OBC!!!!
Hum, I don’t think I’ve seen a hummingbird in the wild since I left AZ. Unless you count the hummingbird/hawk moth that freaked me out last summer.
You might need a break from the big city, Bob. Come visit when you're ready.
OtterbatHellcat
06-08-2020, 23:25
Hey Mazin !
A world of fun awaits...flood gate opens Tuesday, should last a full three weeks. :)
buffalobo
06-08-2020, 23:26
go old school. battery cables and some fence wire.Found the flux core, yucho, worse than stick welding. Got it done.
Had a 35lb roll on the machine, maybe 20% used and tuned perfect.
Swapped to new in wrapper 5lb role and spent 10 mins tuning it, had to rethread twice.
Hey Mazin !
A world of fun awaits...flood gate opens Tuesday, should last a full three weeks. :)
Ok well you got the digits if you need some help or want to bs!
OtterbatHellcat
06-08-2020, 23:39
Ok well you got the digits if you need some help or want to bs!
Right on, Brother...Thank you.
buffalobo
06-09-2020, 09:35
The weather this year is shaping up to be one of the windier and dryer years we have had out here. Seems like we get pummeled every other day or so on top of the "spring breeze" that is typical for us til snow melts off high peaks.
buffalobo
06-09-2020, 09:58
Weather man reported 102MPH gust in Akron yesterday evening. Knocked down trees like you would see in the south. 80' tree on its side with root ball sticking up out of ground instead of tree trunk snapped.
Bad juju on the prairie. That will carry debris for miles.
Anyone get hail?
Last night or this past Saturday?
I got pea sized hail Saturday.
Yeah, we got the same hail Saturday, but it was only for like two minutes. Didn't even ruin the garden.
Two a.m., it's snowing.
Sounds about right. Really cooled down last night. Good sleeping weather.
whitewalrus
06-09-2020, 14:03
Last night or this past Saturday?
I got pea sized hail Saturday.
Similar down here in COS. Maybe damages from wind blowing things down the past few days.
Good sleeping weather, at 32 degrees this morning.
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AKA desert houses lol. I really dig the cinder block "wall" around our place, most homes down here seem to have the same setup.
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Windproof too!
I saw at least about 4 houses with broken wooden fences just in Thornton alone.
I had Fazoli dinein lunch special with my kid. I only had 1 cup of soda, and my stomach feels like I had entire box of sugar cookies.
I spent entire time to burn those energy content by buffing off scratches on my vehicles and lawn work. It is almost 7pm,and still have a little sugar rush.
Great-Kazoo
06-09-2020, 23:21
Heading up to the Res.
South Dakota?
Yes sir. Don't tell me you know a guy, cause I'm just passing through.
buffalobo
06-10-2020, 13:19
If you happen to be going up 385, check Shridan and Pactola to see how busy/packed they are.
We are trying to get up there this summer and don't know what to expect for crowds.
Both Marlin and Rossi are releasing tactical lever guns in 357. Happy dance!
If you happen to be going up 385, check Shridan and Pactola to see how busy/packed they are.
We are trying to get up there this summer and don't know what to expect for crowds.
I don't know what you mean here.
I don't know what you mean here.
Sheridan Lake and Pactola Reservoir off Hwy 385 in SD.
buffalobo
06-10-2020, 15:03
Hwy 385 in SD. Lake Sheridan and Lake Pactola are along the hwy.
buffalobo
06-10-2020, 15:04
Thanks for the cover Crays.[emoji106]
Have you fished either place?
Okay I'm up to speed. I think I'll be coming in on 79. I'll probably just be passing through Rapid City as well. If there is time on the way home I might be able to do a drive by, but we'll see.
No fishing, but I cruise by both about a dozen times or so every August for the last many years. [harley]
buffalobo
06-10-2020, 16:03
No fishing, but I cruise by both about a dozen times or so every August for the last many years. [harley]
Need get a Ronco for the saddlebags.
The old Pocket Fisherman
Thank you Ron Popeil
Great-Kazoo
06-10-2020, 18:18
Okay I'm up to speed. I think I'll be coming in on 79. I'll probably just be passing through Rapid City as well. If there is time on the way home I might be able to do a drive by, but we'll see.
There's a guy outside rapid if you need assistance. IIRC they're in hot springs. If you get stuck on the res, call me if you have service. There's people in Kyle and porcupine i know.
Hoka Hey'
Thanks. Hopefully I don't get stuck anywhere.
There is a group of tattooed faced biker guys at this steak house I'm at right now. One guy is telling a story and he just said "LOL." Haha
I guess 2 notified and 3 unnotified good byes this month.
OtterbatHellcat
06-11-2020, 22:26
A "groovy" howdy to all.
There is a group of tattooed faced biker guys at this steak house I'm at right now. One guy is telling a story and he just said "LOL." Haha
You sure it wasn't OW.
I guess 2 notified and 3 unnotified good byes this month.
People are stressed.
You sure it wasn't OW.
Ha!
Fireworks at nearly 1 am. That was fun. People suck.
Fireworks at nearly 1 am. That was fun. People suck.
I have also noticed the natives getting restless at odd hours on what would normally be a work day. I hope these idiots get back to work soon so they?ll go to bed because they have to work the next day.
My neighbors run some sort of unlicensed daycare of some sort and usually it?s summer months where they really have an abundance of screaming kids in their back yard all day. With all of the little munchkins not having school for months they?ve had tons of kids all of the time lately.
At least it should cool down by November so all the noisy people stay indoors.
Well I got to hit the range today. I looked at the toys and most of them did not speak to me. Probably time to readjust the portfolio so to speak.
Grabbed a revolver, and man that thing still puts a smile on my face every time I run it. The braced AR is growing on me. Not sure what it is about it but that was plain old fun just like back in the day when a 10 22 and a tin o? 22lr would keep me busy all day.
Honestly I was not sure about the braced pistols but they are so fun.
At the batting cage with my kid.
I tip a ball which hit my calf. Funny my other leg muscles are twitching.
My kid hit (tipped) few softballs. [flamingo]
Great-Kazoo
06-12-2020, 18:56
had a hospital visit for ct scan. Walked in the nurse scans for a temp then hands me a mask. I say. You know these things don't work if they're not worn properly. Looking at her as her mask is hanging off her chin.
WELL IF YOU HAD WORN ONE IN, YOU WOULDN'T NEED ME TO GIVE YOU ONE, she says, very politely.
I know, since i have a beard this is absolutely useless . Curious how often are you fit tested for the one you're wearing? [panic]
They're so righteous in their fury, to demonize those who don't follow the herd. OR have the nerve to question them.
Today I took 3 cu yards of conifer slash to the forestry sort yard and came back with some excellent composted wood soil material. Using it for landscaping and gardening. All at no cost, except for taxes....
Every year I cut a lot of trees and remove slash for fire mitigation.
buffalobo
06-12-2020, 22:03
Today I took 3 cu yards of conifer slash to the forestry sort yard and came back with some excellent composted wood soil material. Using it for landscaping and gardening. All at no cost, except for taxes....
Every year I cut a lot of trees and remove slash for fire mitigation.
You mean like groom your part of the forest? So as to have a healthy naturally fire resistant forest? [panic][panic][panic] Like freaking manage the forest? [Faint]
buffalobo
06-12-2020, 22:06
Sorry, flashback to the 80's and some of the oddball decisions by forestry in relation to timber management and forestry practices.
Was worried they might come for you, resembling a conservationist and all.
You mean like groom your part of the forest? So as to have a healthy naturally fire resistant forest? [panic][panic][panic] Like freaking manage the forest? [Faint]
Yes, I am working to manage the forest for fire mitigation and develop habitat enhancements to maximize plant and wildlife diversity. It's an effort to integrate our home as a part of the natural environment rather than apart from it. (Something most city dwellers don't think about).
For several decades it seemed that the USFS failed to manage the forests but I suspect it was substantially prevented by endless lawsuits by anti management groups. Now, after so many mountain communities have been damaged by fire, the county and forest service have joined to manage the forest to protect homes from fire. I think they're doing a good job here.
Yep. Management was pretty well shutdown. No logging. Let it become beetle kill and catch on fire seemed to be the strategy preferred by the enviros.
You can harvest and replant, or it will burn. Either will ultimately bring diversity to the ecosystem.
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2020, 08:59
Yes, I am working to manage the forest for fire mitigation and develop habitat enhancements to maximize plant and wildlife diversity. It's an effort to integrate our home as a part of the natural environment rather than apart from it. (Something most city dwellers don't think about).
For several decades it seemed that the USFS failed to manage the forests but I suspect it was substantially prevented by endless lawsuits by anti management groups. Now, after so many mountain communities have been damaged by fire, the county and forest service have joined to manage the forest to protect homes from fire. I think they're doing a good job here.
that's good. The daughters place in Central CA. She redid some forestation around the property, removing, trimming / cutting back. Think it was a good idea, with all the fires CA has? of course not. Some sjw F&G noticed the work , entered property w/out permission. Took pictures which started a major confrontation between her and the epa, of all places.
Seems she didn't get .............. a permit, submit a wetlands impact study etc.
Looking at $25k in fines, she told them to take her to court, and iirc go fuk them self.
Since the sjw entered property uninvited, "they" decided to settle for a $2500 fine and DON'T DO IT AGAIN warning.
The up side is the sjw was suspended for over aggressive tactics.
She still does fire mitigation on their place, and surrounding properties.
Now in CA no one hardly says anything, after that fire that wiped out a town in NorCal.
I'm at some dive bar up in Sturgis; it's pretty cool except for all the bikers.
Guy on a fancy Harley just laid his bike down trying to back into a spot. Had a buddy help him get it up. All the people in front of the window noticed. Ha
Now everyone is taking turns laying down in the parking lot looking at the damage to the driver side exhaust and hard side saddle bags.
ChickNorris
06-13-2020, 19:23
Should sell tickets.
buffalobo
06-13-2020, 20:16
Shit happens and sometimes it's entertaining.
I was setting you guys up. The little dive bar I'm at is The Knuckle Salon. I went to the bar, and the brewery. Now I'm going to take the canyon road back to my hotel
buffalobo
06-13-2020, 20:41
I was setting you guys up. The little dive bar I'm at is The Knuckle Salon. I went to the bar, and the brewery. Now I'm going to take the canyon road back to my hotelDoing it in the workmobile is kinda anticlimactic.
Salon vs Saloon?
Nuggie your hair off.
Now, I can play 10 National anthems from recorder.
[DJ]
SideShow Bob
06-13-2020, 21:29
Now, I can play 10 National anthems from recorder.
[DJ]
https://youtu.be/K_7K6SHmOsg
Sorry............. had to......... [Tooth]
Doing it in the workmobile is kinda anticlimactic.
Salon vs Saloon?
Nuggie your hair off.
For all the auto correcting that my phone does that makes me sound drunk if I don't catch it. It sure never saves me does it?
My hair is actually pretty long right now. I'm really loving this area of South Dakota. Not many other places have had me considering moving out of Colorado. One of my customers today just moved up here in September of last year from about a mile from my house now. He gave me the inside scoop. If I lived here, I'd definitely buy a street bike. WAY less people and lots of awesome roads to ride on.
buffalobo
06-13-2020, 22:05
SD is top of list for Mrs bo, high for me too.
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2020, 22:47
I was setting you guys up. The little dive bar I'm at is The Knuckle Salon. I went to the bar, and the brewery. Now I'm going to take the canyon road back to my hotel
That the one next to Camel Toe diner?
That the one next to Camel Toe diner?
Is that the place were everything smells like fish but taste like chicken?
I didn't look around too much. EDIT: Oh I get it.
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Badlands Scenic overlook was cool.
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Great-Kazoo
06-13-2020, 22:55
For all the auto correcting that my phone does that makes me sound drunk if I don't catch it. It sure never saves me does it?
My hair is actually pretty long right now. I'm really loving this area of South Dakota. Not many other places have had me considering moving out of Colorado. One of my customers today just moved up here in September of last year from about a mile from my house now. He gave me the inside scoop. If I lived here, I'd definitely buy a street bike. WAY less people and lots of awesome roads to ride on.
It's definitely beautiful country up there, land and housing is still fairly cheap. If it's open, check out the Cosmos house , outside Rapid. 24040 Cosmos Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 You'd enjoy it.
As pretty as it is us there. You do not want to be on the road after dark. Especially close to, or on the rez, or all that Open Range area. .
As you're driving around check out those X marks the spot why die, signs on those scenic 2 lane roads.
https://www.gasfoodnolodging.com/2009/03/x-marks-the-spot/
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2020, 22:58
Is that the place were everything smells like fish but taste like chicken?
No it's the one you'll know when you see it.
There's a big sign that says EAT AT THE Y :)
The breakfast special. Legs over easy, with a side of thighs is absolutely amazing.
DO NOT ODER THE THICK SHAKE.
OUCH!
It's definitely beautiful country up there, land and housing is still fairly cheap. If it's open, check out the Cosmos house , outside Rapid. 24040 Cosmos Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 You'd enjoy it.
As pretty as it is us there. You do not want to be on the road after dark. Especially close to, or on the rez, or all that Open Range area. .
As you're driving around check out those X marks the spot why die, signs on those scenic 2 lane roads.
https://www.gasfoodnolodging.com/2009/03/x-marks-the-spot/
I noticed all the signs, but that website doesn't explain much. Is it just auto accidents, or something else.
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2020, 23:46
I noticed all the signs, but that website doesn't explain much. Is it just auto accidents, or something else.
auto & mc accidents. I was told about them years ago on my first mc trip up there. Was tooling down the road and saw an opening where i could pass this tourista van , hitting it's brakes every 30 sec
Was getting ready to pass then saw one of those signs. Hmm ........ The road looked straight, but had one of those hidden side roads, with no signage.
Those SD scenic roads are optical illusions.
I'm surprised there wasn't a pile of signs at that pull off where I took that picture. It's right on the other side of a hill, so when you pull out, you have to hope someone isn't cresting that hill at a full clip. I actually rolled down my window to listen and see if anyone was coming before I pulled out.
Fastball
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Great-Kazoo
06-14-2020, 00:00
I'm surprised there wasn't a pile of signs at that pull off where I took that picture. It's right on the other side of a hill, so when you pull out, you have to hope someone isn't cresting that hill at a full clip. I actually rolled down my window to listen and see if anyone was coming before I pulled out.
there's never traffic, till you're on your motorcycle.
No it's the one you'll know when you see it.
There's a big sign that says EAT AT THE Y :)
The breakfast special. Legs over easy, with a side of thighs is absolutely amazing.
DO NOT ODER THE THICK SHAKE.
OUCH!
Think I had a cousin eat their once, he said that the breakfast was good but he went back the next day and had the lunch special was brown eye tossed salad and cheesy clam chowder and said that he wouldnt eat that again.
Food out here is good as well. Usually when I travel for work I ask people what their favorite place to eat is. I'm usually out in a pretty rural area and the food sucks. I once had a guy tell me that if he could eat anywhere, it would Sirloin Stockade. I went there all excited and it is like Golden Corral but 10 steps down.
Great-Kazoo
06-15-2020, 23:25
yeah, it's almost tuesday,
with the shutdown for the last 3 months. It seems like every doctor and surgeon is being paid on commission. 4 surgeons and related associates contacted me today. We have you set up for an appointment, surgery etc on.......................................June 30th @ 9:30. 4 of them...............Sorry already booked that day.
Oh, can you reschedule the other appointment?
Like salesmen needing those last few deals to make their quota.
whitewalrus
06-15-2020, 23:29
They haven?t been able to do the elective surgeries where the money is really made. Got to make up for lost time/money.
ChickNorris
06-15-2020, 23:31
They haven?t been able to do the elective surgeries where the money is really made. Got to make up for lost time/money.
Ill argue that. My surgeries weren't necessarily rookie numbers & certainly not elective.
Ill argue that. My surgeries weren't necessarily rookie numbers & certainly not elective.
Did they make mortgage payments on vacation homes though?
I have to say, I have some moles on my body that I've been suspicious of for decades. After you posting about your experience, I've been thinking about them quite a lot lately. Especially when I'm standing out in the sun on roof after roof for days in a row.
ChickNorris
06-16-2020, 04:10
Did they make mortgage payments on vacation homes though?
-lol.
Great-Kazoo
06-16-2020, 09:35
Did they make mortgage payments on vacation homes though?
I have to say, I have some moles on my body that I've been suspicious of for decades. After you posting about your experience, I've been thinking about them quite a lot lately. Especially when I'm standing out in the sun on roof after roof for days in a row.
Better to check now, then later.
In the words of the late, great, Warren Zevon.
“I might have made a tactical error by not going to a physician for 20 years,”
Family of 3 ate the entire bowl of salad at olive garden.
I would say it is one of our favorite.
Family of 3 ate the entire bowl of salad at olive garden.
I would say it is one of our favorite.
What, no refill?
Olive garden salad is pretty good...
What, no refill?
If we had a refill, we would probably be on youtube by now.
The bowl was probably good size for 5 people. :)
I am hoping to replicate their salad, but it is difficult to even make it similar with their salad dressing.
SideShow Bob
06-16-2020, 17:40
If we had a refill, we would probably be on youtube by now.
The bowl was probably good size for 5 people. :)
I am hoping to replicate their salad, but it is difficult to even make it similar with their salad dressing.
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/copycat-olive-garden-salad
whitewalrus
06-16-2020, 20:34
Ill argue that. My surgeries weren't necessarily rookie numbers & certainly not elective.
They all are quite expensive, but look at it as any other business: you have a large investment in facilities, personnel, equipment. Any time it sits idle is money you don?t get while having to pay.
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/copycat-olive-garden-salad
I will try this way. Buying their salad dressing wasn't even similar. I think restaurant uses more cheese than bottled dressing.
Ate dinner with Olive Garden Ranch Dressing. It was something new. :D
https://i.imgur.com/cNsErEP.jpg?1
OtterbatHellcat
06-17-2020, 23:32
Howdy.
GilpinGuy
06-17-2020, 23:36
Yo OBC!
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2020, 00:13
Ate dinner with Olive Garden Ranch Dressing. It was something new. :D
https://i.imgur.com/cNsErEP.jpg?1
You seem to have good taste in almost everything you buy and post pics of. How you like that stuff is unknown to me.
You want a good italian dressing, start with some shaved parmesan cheese. Mix the wet ingredients, then let the cheese sit in it for a few days, before finishing it. Add a few drops of lemon juice and some sugar, till you get the taste you're after.
buffalobo
06-18-2020, 00:29
Howdy.
Sup cat? Grinding it?
You done yet? Back on important projects?
buffalobo
06-18-2020, 00:37
Got three of the dirt bike/quad fleet running as they should. Hoping minions make it out this weekend. With any luck will have Blaster ready too. Picked up carb kit for it yesterday.
buffalobo
06-18-2020, 00:45
The little China bikes(2) just seem to keep running.
New carb, plug, coil and oil every couple years.
Got three of the dirt bike/quad fleet running as they should. Hoping minions make it out this weekend. With any luck will have Blaster ready too. Picked up carb kit for it yesterday.
Need me to come out if they can't make it? :D
buffalobo
06-18-2020, 07:33
Only if you call me papa.
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2020, 08:45
The little China bikes(2) just seem to keep running.
New carb, plug, coil and oil every couple years.
Kinda like their virus'
buffalobo
06-18-2020, 08:54
Kinda like their virus'I hate working on them. They could have at least used a little logic in the process of knocking them off to cheapen em. The minions even point out stupid engineering.
And don't get me started on finding parts.
At least working on the bigger Jap bikes shows the engineering is better than my mech skills.
Dropped my ladder on the back of my head on the worst way possible. I bet I'm going to feel it tomorrow.
SideShow Bob
06-18-2020, 18:08
Concussion ? Any double or blurred vision ? Feeling tired or lethargic ? Can’t quite focus your attention ?
I'm trying to think of what the "best" way would have been. Hope you'll be OK.
...not that we thought you were right in the head anyway.
We kid because we care.
Everything seemed to be fine, no double vision or anything, but I immediately was worried and took a second to relax. It don't quite know how to explain what I did, but basically I got myself in the back of the head, while looking down, so it cranked my neck forward and down at the same time. Last inspection of the day, and the week, and the deployment. Everything was going smooth and I got cocky.
My neck, right where it meets my skull, is already burning.
OtterbatHellcat
06-18-2020, 23:13
Heya GG and Lobo....and all.
:)
OtterbatHellcat
06-18-2020, 23:33
I am living the dream, my friend.
'Merica.
OtterbatHellcat
06-18-2020, 23:44
Hello, Irving.
I hope you're feeling better now, gettin' whacked on the head by a ladder ain't a good deal.
I'm not in pain now, but I'm sure I will be tomorrow, just like when I fell off the roof last month.
1) Sorry for your loss.
2) Any chance you have a portaband or plasma cutter at the estate?
Great-Kazoo
06-19-2020, 00:44
Everything seemed to be fine, no double vision or anything, but I immediately was worried and took a second to relax. It don't quite know how to explain what I did, but basically I got myself in the back of the head, while looking down, so it cranked my neck forward and down at the same time. Last inspection of the day, and the week, and the deployment. Everything was going smooth and I got cocky.
My neck, right where it meets my skull, is already burning.
syphilis is deadly, if not taken care of .
OtterbatHellcat
06-19-2020, 23:39
Thanks Irving, but no to both of those questions.
Drill press and band saw went quick..and a few compressors. Some nice furniture remains, hopefully tomorrow is the furniture crowd. Still lots of kitchen stuff/ home furnishings type stuff. Maple and Oak dining tables, book cases, etc. Still some tools left and general hardware. Radial arm saw that needs a little time to remove from the bench where it exists.
Great-Kazoo
06-19-2020, 23:48
Remember :THESE ARE PEACEFUL PROTESTERS
https://www.newsweek.com/george-washington-statue-portland-toppled-covered-burning-us-flag-1512075?fbclid=IwAR08NxKG9rYROIdBeIwkkPyW4y35jbnbf zcuOwP5fiM2W9VRYjJpHBlQVUE
It's definitely beautiful country up there, land and housing is still fairly cheap. If it's open, check out the Cosmos house , outside Rapid. 24040 Cosmos Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 You'd enjoy it.
As pretty as it is us there. You do not want to be on the road after dark. Especially close to, or on the rez, or all that Open Range area. .
As you're driving around check out those X marks the spot why die, signs on those scenic 2 lane roads.
https://www.gasfoodnolodging.com/2009/03/x-marks-the-spot/
Got a few pics with the kids at the Cosmos House from 1998.
buffalobo
06-20-2020, 10:06
Hoverines!
Great-Kazoo
06-20-2020, 14:04
I went to Cosmo Area.
and...............
It was a nice little stop, would have been better if I had my family.
Over 12 years of crap I had to take from Eastlake 80614 post office staff, today was the day that straw broke camels back.
I got so unhappy that I called people higher up. I told em what the hell happened just this week and minor details of what major crap happed there in past 12 years.
After 20 minutes later,postmaster (head of 80614) called. I was kinda shocked the postmaster would call that early.
Talked to the branch boss and lash the crap that I had to deal with for past 12 years. I also told em that I go there often.
This is very fking reason I drive all the way to northglenn (80233) or Broomfield (80020) to drop off of packages.
I even told her that they ever read google or Yelp reviews.
It is repetitive same complaints.
Due to stay home crap, I try to reduce unnecessary driving, but I will be avoiding this eastlake post office, unless it is absolutely necessary.
So, I was very busy and went to Eastlake post office again.
NO line, and I was very happy to be the first one to be there. As soon as my kid and I went to the register upon calling us, I hear "You can't cross that line!" As I know they are known to be rude/mean on many reviews, I thought they were talking to me. I found out one lady who just entered wanted to just drop off the package off at a drop box and went around the line to do so.
The PO worker again said, "you can't cross that line due to pendamic and social distancing order."
The lady who cross the line said "you can't make me, this is America and I can do whatever I want"
THen I hear a person behind me saying "....and you are about to go to American Jail for disturbance (?)." <--- LOL
LOL. So 30 second wasted. no biggie.
Then the lady wanted to measure the box, because it looked bigger than the standard DIM Weight. I told her that it is not, and if it is over, I go to FedEx. I told her to feel free to measure it. SHe measures it TWICE, and said "you are right." She might be NEW, so NO BIGGIE.
As soon as she is about to print, I had ANOTHER customer crossing everyone's way to drop off the package on those package drop off slot. Another fuss from post office worker, and another BS I had to hear from both.
FIY, most of post office will not say anything if you kinda go to some area to leave many packages on many empty counter or cross a line a little to drop it on a drop box.
2 unhappy customer and 1 customer who gave up on eastlake within 3 minutes. [LOL]
I am still happy that I did drop off all my packages within 3 minutes.
Past 12am , I cannot stop laughing after seeing botched art restoration.
[LOL]
https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jun/22/experts-call-for-regulation-after-latest-botched-art-restoration-in-spain
hurley842002
06-23-2020, 06:58
Fire in the mountains North of Tucson are pretty bad, looks like we are getting a crew from Colorado, just saw a video of a DC10 I think, flying super low making a dump, Hoser is that you?!?
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Will the fires kill the Covid?
...or will the smoke cause mucus flow making it worse, like tear gas at a riot?
Looking for a silver lining to the situation.
ChickNorris
06-24-2020, 07:49
Brutal news. R.I.P. Nigel Broadfoot.
buffalobo
06-24-2020, 07:59
Brutal news. R.I.P. Nigel Broadfoot.Sorry to hear the news. What is story? He was relatively young guy.
ChickNorris
06-24-2020, 08:33
He was 39.
That's sad news. Any details as to what happened?
Whoever put the ?I? and the ?O? side by side on the keyboard should be shot.
I?m sure back when everything was typewriters and keyboards it was fine but on a tiny cell phone it just pisses me off.
There?s a big difference between being in something and on something.
Whoever put the ?I? and the ?O? side by side on the keyboard should be shot.
I?m sure back when everything was typewriters and keyboards it was fine but on a tiny cell phone it just pisses me off.
There?s a big difference between being in something and on something.
What I enjoy even more is the small gap on the iPhone keypad between the "0" and the call button. So much fun entering a number with 1 thumb and have the phone start dialing when you try and enter a 0.
buffalobo
06-24-2020, 20:57
Sittin on the porch watching the storm front hoping the lightening doesn't hit my dry azz grass and light it up while hoping to get more than a tenth of an inch of rain.
buffalobo
06-24-2020, 21:09
Hey Ray, you have at least a couple more folks to compete with looking for RPR.
The minions had dad plans that didn't include grand dads, so I invited the other grand dads out for BBQ and back yard range time.
Everybody had a good time with wide variety of rimfire but the little groups that gun shoots got their attention.
Couple guys said they had never shot more than couple rounds thru same hole( most are hunting guys that like to shoot large calibers at large animals and think rimfire is for plinking, rabbits and teaching the kids).
I broke the yellow motorcycle. Now neither one starts.
buffalobo
06-24-2020, 21:20
Got messages from one asking about glass and the other where to find one.
buffalobo
06-24-2020, 21:20
Spark and fuel.
Hey Ray, you have at least a couple more folks to compete with looking for RPR.
I think I?m going to wait until the background check doesn?t take days anyways.
Actually working on sort of making a clone of Irving?s light weight 10/22 right now anyways. The barrel and stock just arrived this evening. Just to avoid being a total copycat I am going with black and gray instead of earth tones.
Spark and fuel.
Unfortunately it died while I was riding it. Got loud and weak, then stopped. I was able to get it started again later, but doesn't feel like any compression. I think it's done and can be a winter project. I appear have an idea of what I want to do with it.
I think I?m going to wait until the background check doesn?t take days anyways.
Actually working on sort of making a clone of Irving?s light weight 10/22 right now anyways. The barrel and stock just arrived this evening. Just to avoid being a total copycat I am going with black and gray instead of earth tones.
:)
buffalobo
06-26-2020, 07:47
I think I?m going to wait until the background check doesn?t take days anyways.
Actually working on sort of making a clone of Irving?s light weight 10/22 right now anyways. The barrel and stock just arrived this evening. Just to avoid being a total copycat I am going with black and gray instead of earth tones.Haha, I been trying to convince Mrs bo to trade away her Marlin 60 for a couple 10/22 actions to do something ultra lite like that.
buffalobo
06-26-2020, 07:49
Unfortunately it died while I was riding it. Got loud and weak, then stopped. I was able to get it started again later, but doesn't feel like any compression. I think it's done and can be a winter project. I appear have an idea of what I want to do with it.
:)That sucks. You got something else to ride this summer?
Haha, I been trying to convince Mrs bo to trade away her Marlin 60 for a couple 10/22 actions to do something ultra lite like that.
Irv, care to share the design?
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That sucks. You got something else to ride this summer?
Nope. That's okay.
Irv, care to share the design?
It's just a BlackHawk Axiom stock and TacLite threaded barrel. It's so light it feels like a toy.
Nope. That's okay.
It's just a BlackHawk Axiom stock and TacLite threaded barrel. It's so light it feels like a toy.
Got most of mine together today. Pretty much a copy of Irving?s.
Comes in at under 3.5 lbs. Once I drop a small reflex sight on it and stuff a loaded 10 round magazine in it I?m guessing it will sit right around 4 lbs even.
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That looks great. Seems like it'd be fun at steel challenge.
Great-Kazoo
06-28-2020, 19:29
Up & down, jumping up & down. was one of the pups today. Standing on the hind legs spinning around. WTF, she doing. Oh there's a raven dive bombing her. Guess it hit her back, says th espouse. So the pup decides, ok i gave you a pass, but now, it's open season.
Turns out one of the ravens hatchlings was on the ground wandering where the dogs were, too
buffalobo
06-30-2020, 07:01
This is bullshit, sitting in the RV while it sleets outside. Am supposed to be floating around on my pontoon catching fish.
Been pushing 100? for the last week and I finally get to the hills...
This is bullshit, sitting in the RV while it sleets outside. Am supposed to be floating around on my pontoon catching fish.
Been pushing 100? for the last week and I finally get to the hills...
Happy 4th of July I guess.
Be patient grasshopper. The skies will clear.
buffalobo
06-30-2020, 07:20
We will be home for the 4th. It's Mrs bo bday and we celebrate it at home always.
Besides gotta be home to deal with Antifa...
buffalobo
06-30-2020, 07:22
https://images.app.goo.gl/k1btoraPEvfUSPia9
Wonder if AF dumb azzez are old enough to remember this from the 70's?
buffalobo
06-30-2020, 07:28
Damn, even got a few snow flakes.
Better make more coffee.
Golf carts are extremely hot commodities right now.
[Golf][Hyper]
hurley842002
07-02-2020, 19:04
Monsoon season is here!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/9971e9446df6b071761da0291ee370ef.jpg
Hard to tell from the pic, but it's coming down pretty good, also a couple Hummingbirds in the background loving it (look closely).
That looks great. Seems like it'd be fun at steel challenge.
Monsoon season is here!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/9971e9446df6b071761da0291ee370ef.jpg
Hard to tell from the pic, but it's coming down pretty good, also a couple Hummingbirds in the background loving it (look closely).
Aha! I spotted them. The one near the attic vent is a male Black-chinned, the other one may be too. You should have Costa's and Anna's there, too.
hurley842002
07-03-2020, 19:32
Aha! I spotted them. The one near the attic vent is a male Black-chinned, the other one may be too. You should have Costa's and Anna's there, too.Good eye, and thanks for the info, I know nothing about them, but we really enjoy watching them, we have lots that hang out, they are very playful.
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Oh, you have Broad-billed Hummingbirds there too, the most beautiful hummingbird in North America. I've banded hummers all around AZ, including Tucson.
Last fall, I banded the 4th CO record Broad-billed here in Palisade. Also, the 1st CO record Broad-billed in 2002. Very rare here, rare in northern AZ, common in Tucson.
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hurley842002
07-03-2020, 20:43
Oh, you have Broad-billed Hummingbirds there too, the most beautiful hummingbird in North America. I've banded hummers all around AZ, including Tucson.
Last fall, I banded the 4th CO record Broad-billed here in Palisade. Also, the 1st CO record Broad-billed in 2002. Very rare here, rare in northern AZ, common in Tucson.
82126That little guy (or girl) is beautiful, I'm going to have to pay closer attention to them now. Now I know what your screen name is about, unless you also own a Hummer lol.
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He's a juvenile male.
Wanted a Hummer. Never bought one. Good thing.
Great-Kazoo
07-03-2020, 23:17
Nice to see tucson is getting rain. I washed to vehicles this week and all we got was maybe 15 min of rain.
Be curious to see if you notice a lot of hbird activity. It seems this year Every hb has a few offspring, lots of activity around the feeders, more so than the last 2 years. . We've had them get real close to us, while sitting on the back patio.
Feed them and they will come, GK. Clean and fresh is key. I catch and band hummers in Sedona every summer but not this year due to Covid. Have wanted to visit but am always squeezed for time.
buffalobo
07-03-2020, 23:57
Hummer, can you post some pics or link to site for commonly seen in Colorado?
I have enjoyed watching them my whole life but could not identify a single one.
buffalobo
07-03-2020, 23:59
Very envious of your experience being able to interact and examine them closely. Unique creatures.
buffalobo
07-04-2020, 00:05
Had a start and a smile recently while floating on my skeeter when a very shimmery green humming bird paused a moment to inspect a lure I had just attached to my line and prepared to cast.
I just aerated the lawn while raining. :D
Saw a beautiful hummer up in WA a couple of days ago that had a shiny pinkish head. Amazing color.
Hope all the Ho's had a happy safe 4th!
OtterbatHellcat
07-05-2020, 22:20
Watched a younger tarantula do some creepy shit around the house tonight. I get being able to scale siding if you're a bigger spider, but it kinda surprised me he could cling to a smooth electrical panel/pvc conduit.
He came into the garage twice and I got him back out without hurting him...little bastard.
It was raining like crazy yesterday. So I did not turn on the lawn. Soil is extremely dry.
Many states with same temperature as we do usually turn on their sprinklers 1-2/week.
Cost of living in place with low humidity.
Great-Kazoo
07-05-2020, 23:39
Watched a younger tarantula do some creepy shit around the house tonight. I get being able to scale siding if you're a bigger spider, but it kinda surprised me he could cling to a smooth electrical panel/pvc conduit.
He came into the garage twice and I got him back out without hurting him...little bastard.
Just wait, until one of those tarantula wasp goes after them. The king snake make an appearance, lately?
How's the truck project going?
OtterbatHellcat
07-06-2020, 02:23
Haven't seen a king lately, or the sonoran coral that was hanging around.
OtterbatHellcat
07-06-2020, 02:28
Finally got all the titles and three of the four plates remaining. The truck plate seems held up due to the "vanity factor".
Two wiring glitches are messin' with me on the truck, I'll get to 'em eventually.
Hummer, can you post some pics or link to site for commonly seen in Colorado?
I have enjoyed watching them my whole life but could not identify a single one.
Buffalobo, my suggestion is to start with a good field guide. The only one I recommend for a primary guide is the Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd edition. Other guides can be useful for further study but this is the best. https://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-Birds-2nd/dp/030795790X
(https://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-Birds-2nd/dp/030795790X)If you want more detail about hummingbirds I recommend A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Hummingbirds-America-Peterson-Guides/dp/0618024964 (https://www.amazon.com/Field-Hummingbirds-America-Peterson-Guides/dp/0618024964)
Sibley will give you enough to ID most birds. I don't use any particular ID websites but there are countless ones out there. A good friend has http://www.hummingbirds.net, and it's pretty good.
In Colorado, hummer ID is pretty simple as there are only two breeding species normally found in the state, the Broad-tailed Hummingbird of the mountains, and the Black-chinned Hummingbird of the plains, suburbs and dry mesas. Broad-tailed can be seen anywhere in migration. A very small breeding population of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds is likely present around Lamar.
The only other regular hummingbird species are the migrant Rufous Hummingbird and the Calliope Hummingbird. With rare exception both are seen only in the fall or southbound migration beginning around July 4 through mid September.
So, search on the four regular species and you will have ~99.9% of the hummers in CO. As you delve into the ID you'll find that each species, sex and age have different characteristics of plumage, flight pattern, wing sounds and vocalizations. That's where the fun and challenge is. I usually can ID CO hummers to species and sex and sometimes age with my eyes closed as they fly by from their wing sounds and vocalizations alone.
Oh, if you know of any other species in CO, I want to know about it. Part of my work is documenting rare, out of range and out of season species.
Good luck!
I really like the free Merlin Bird ID app. It helps narrow the list in a hurry.
I struggle the most with Calliopes but don't think we get them often. It's easy with the rufous since they're such a-holes.
Great-Kazoo
07-06-2020, 10:30
For us AZ folks. The one the spouse uses, daily.
https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Arizona-Field-Guide-Tekiela/dp/1591930154/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L01HHSFGAVUQ&dchild=1&keywords=birds+of+arizona+field+guide&qid=1594052919&sprefix=birds+of+arizona%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1
For the CO peeps, one of the many
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Was today idiot's FULL MOON? I had 2 crazy idiot going near crazy. 2nd one was so crazy that, even my wife asked me if I am carrying.
buffalobo
07-06-2020, 23:36
Buffalobo, my suggestion is to start with a good field guide. The only one I recommend for a primary guide is the Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd edition. Other guides can be useful for further study but this is the best. https://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-Birds-2nd/dp/030795790X
(https://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-Birds-2nd/dp/030795790X)If you want more detail about hummingbirds I recommend A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Hummingbirds-America-Peterson-Guides/dp/0618024964 (https://www.amazon.com/Field-Hummingbirds-America-Peterson-Guides/dp/0618024964)
Sibley will give you enough to ID most birds. I don't use any particular ID websites but there are countless ones out there. A good friend has http://www.hummingbirds.net, and it's pretty good.
In Colorado, hummer ID is pretty simple as there are only two breeding species normally found in the state, the Broad-tailed Hummingbird of the mountains, and the Black-chinned Hummingbird of the plains, suburbs and dry mesas. Broad-tailed can be seen anywhere in migration. A very small breeding population of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds is likely present around Lamar.
The only other regular hummingbird species are the migrant Rufous Hummingbird and the Calliope Hummingbird. With rare exception both are seen only in the fall or southbound migration beginning around July 4 through mid September.
So, search on the four regular species and you will have ~99.9% of the hummers in CO. As you delve into the ID you'll find that each species, sex and age have different characteristics of plumage, flight pattern, wing sounds and vocalizations. That's where the fun and challenge is. I usually can ID CO hummers to species and sex and sometimes age with my eyes closed as they fly by from their wing sounds and vocalizations alone.
Oh, if you know of any other species in CO, I want to know about it. Part of my work is documenting rare, out of range and out of season species.
Good luck!Thanks[emoji106]
Got the carb and fuel tank on the Gravely cleaned up. After doing a few rudimentary searches I've been able to determine that a lot of these tractors have been converted to electric start. Mine has a starter bolted on with a different belt pulley that has a sproket to hold a chain for the starter to turn. It has a foot switch to start, and a button on the handle that I think might be a kill switch to turn it off. It also has a little generator to charge the battery.
I watched a video and saw a guy with one without all that added stuff, and he starts it by wrapping a cord around the pulley and pull starting it that way. I have an extra pulley, but didn't know what it was for, and it's the factory pulley for starting with a rope.
Anyway, with a charged up car battery, the starter does nothing, even when I jump it with a screw driver. I even fashioned my own pull start and used some starter fluid to see if it would try to kick over. Everything is a flop at the moment, but I've gained more info and have more things to trouble shoot. Namely the starter, starter switch, relay if I can find one, and the plug wire seems faulty.
What I'm getting at is I was thinking about starting a thread about it on here. It's not guns, but I've been having a pretty contentious relationship with this site for a while, and all the best threads seem to be some sort of build/info thread that has nothing to do with politics. Everyone checks them out, everyone is polite, and people get to flex their knowledge muscles.
What do you think? Tractor rebuild thread?
High five. You still work with Paul? Never got around to meeting up with you in person.
Great-Kazoo
07-07-2020, 07:56
Got the carb and fuel tank on the Gravely cleaned up. After doing a few rudimentary searches I've been able to determine that a lot of these tractors have been converted to electric start. Mine has a starter bolted on with a different belt pulley that has a sproket to hold a chain for the starter to turn. It has a foot switch to start, and a button on the handle that I think might be a kill switch to turn it off. It also has a little generator to charge the battery.
I watched a video and saw a guy with one without all that added stuff, and he starts it by wrapping a cord around the pulley and pull starting it that way. I have an extra pulley, but didn't know what it was for, and it's the factory pulley for starting with a rope.
Anyway, with a charged up car battery, the starter does nothing, even when I jump it with a screw driver. I even fashioned my own pull start and used some starter fluid to see if it would try to kick over. Everything is a flop at the moment, but I've gained more info and have more things to trouble shoot. Namely the starter, starter switch, relay if I can find one, and the plug wire seems faulty.
What I'm getting at is I was thinking about starting a thread about it on here. It's not guns, but I've been having a pretty contentious relationship with this site for a while, and all the best threads seem to be some sort of build/info thread that has nothing to do with politics. Everyone checks them out, everyone is polite, and people get to flex their knowledge muscles.
What do you think? Tractor rebuild thread?
Why not. It's called GD, for a reason.
Post it and they will read, your sheet metal thread was good. Besides it's nice to see you youngsters, restoring machinery.
High five. You still work with Paul? Never got around to meeting up with you in person.
Not anymore, I moved in a slightly different direction as far as wrenching goes. I work field service on heavy equipment for another giant dealership.
Took a drive to Cedaredge to scope out the birds at Fruitgrowers Reservoir. Lots of geese, herons, cormorants, grebes and ducks, several Bald Eagles and about 40 White Pelicans, more pelicans than I've ever seen on the Western Slope. Then a drive over the Grand Mesa. Here's a view of some of the 300+ lakes on the mesa.
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We saw what looked like a flock of white pelicans in the wetlands east of Couer d'Alene, ID this past weekend.
Got the carb and fuel tank on the Gravely cleaned up. After doing a few rudimentary searches I've been able to determine that a lot of these tractors have been converted to electric start. Mine has a starter bolted on with a different belt pulley that has a sproket to hold a chain for the starter to turn. It has a foot switch to start, and a button on the handle that I think might be a kill switch to turn it off. It also has a little generator to charge the battery.
I watched a video and saw a guy with one without all that added stuff, and he starts it by wrapping a cord around the pulley and pull starting it that way. I have an extra pulley, but didn't know what it was for, and it's the factory pulley for starting with a rope.
Anyway, with a charged up car battery, the starter does nothing, even when I jump it with a screw driver. I even fashioned my own pull start and used some starter fluid to see if it would try to kick over. Everything is a flop at the moment, but I've gained more info and have more things to trouble shoot. Namely the starter, starter switch, relay if I can find one, and the plug wire seems faulty.
What I'm getting at is I was thinking about starting a thread about it on here. It's not guns, but I've been having a pretty contentious relationship with this site for a while, and all the best threads seem to be some sort of build/info thread that has nothing to do with politics. Everyone checks them out, everyone is polite, and people get to flex their knowledge muscles.
What do you think? Tractor rebuild thread?
We used to rope or crank start everything before all this fancy recoil starter and electric starter stuff...
The first snowmobile we got was a rope start. Single cylinder Kohler engine in a Sno Bunny.
I broke my wrist when a snowmobile engine backfired while pull starting it at a 90* angle. I broke my arm crank starting an old Allis-Chalmers tractor improperly. Always start with the crank up...
We used to rope or crank start everything before all this fancy recoil starter and electric starter stuff...
The first snowmobile we got was a rope start. Single cylinder Kohler engine in a Sno Bunny.
I broke my wrist when a snowmobile engine backfired while pull starting it at a 90* angle. I broke my arm crank starting an old Allis-Chalmers tractor improperly. Always start with the crank up...
Well don't go around kick-starting any motorcycles. You don't need any leg injuries to add to those. [Coffee]
Wow. I just came from sushi place in Lakewood, and met my friend who I haven't seen since 1996. He was helping out his friends there until they find a chef.
We both do not live (nor lived) in Lakewood, and i happened to meet him there. He looked the very similar since high school. I cant believe he recognized me with all the weight gain and mask.
[flamingo]
Fake news. Bruh
Say again?
OtterbatHellcat
07-09-2020, 01:18
Last weekend, I reached out to an old friend that I raced with in the early 90's. It was a good call and we shared some memories that were pretty cool.
OtterbatHellcat
07-09-2020, 23:15
Watched another tarantula tonight..scaling the front door. MF'r ate shit from damn near 7 ft. and hit the ground hard, I thought he was dead. He moved after a few minutes, but sat still for another 15. Then he was back to moving around, but leaking a clear fluid from a few leg joints. Google survey said it's a fluid that heals accidents and is also used during molting.
Giant spiders....something new for me.
Giant spiders....something new for me.
You can keep those. None for me, thank you.
I've always heard they can die from a fall as short as 6". I watched my wife freak out and slam dunk our daughter's spider into the cage when it jumped up her arm and the spider is fine though.
If you found that spider dead later, I wouldn't be surprised. If it lived some more, I wouldn't be surprised.
The kid at the pet store told us that male tarantulas live about 5 years, and females about 20. Good thing my brother bought my daughter a female...
Great-Kazoo
07-10-2020, 01:11
I've always heard they can die from a fall as short as 6". I watched my wife freak out and slam dunk our daughter's spider into the cage when it jumped up her arm and the spider is fine though.
If you found that spider dead later, I wouldn't be surprised. If it lived some more, I wouldn't be surprised.
The kid at the pet store told us that male tarantulas live about 5 years, and females about 20. Good thing my brother bought my daughter a female...
they're fairly docile as pets. the ones we had would crawl up your arm, to sit on your shoulder. Well they were nice pets, til the cat decided to take them out of the cage and play hockey with them. Once dead their exoskeletons will stay the same, if you spray some clear lacquer on them.
Great-Kazoo
07-10-2020, 01:14
Watched another tarantula tonight..scaling the front door. MF'r ate shit from damn near 7 ft. and hit the ground hard, I thought he was dead. He moved after a few minutes, but sat still for another 15. Then he was back to moving around, but leaking a clear fluid from a few leg joints. Google survey said it's a fluid that heals accidents and is also used during molting.
Giant spiders....something new for me.
Want something a little more exciting? get a black (OOPS) UV light and wander the property at night. Scorpions glow in the dark, when you shine them with the light.
OtterbatHellcat
07-10-2020, 06:04
I do have a black light flashlight and have wandered around the property at night with it. I don't find 'em outside, the ones I have found were inside. Three so far this year.
Dog ate one of 'em.
Great-Kazoo
07-10-2020, 08:57
I do have a black light flashlight and have wandered around the property at night with it. I don't find 'em outside, the ones I have found were inside. Three so far this year.
Dog ate one of 'em.
Better reaction than that bee, i hope?
Once dead their exoskeletons will stay the same, if you spray some clear lacquer on them.
I'm so glad that's not also true for people.
Great-Kazoo
07-10-2020, 19:58
I'm so glad that's not also true for people.
My ex. I believe she was of alien origination. And not across de border alien.
Like Natasha Henstridge, in Species. Only less leggy, more deadly.
Enjoying Friday evening pizza and watching hummingbirds on the back patio when a cow moose forages through the yard. If they only knew what celebrities they are. Called the neighbors to bolo.
OtterbatHellcat
07-10-2020, 23:06
You liking AZ OBC?
Yeah William, it's a cool vibe here. Less folks and stuff, and GK and I can give each other shit on a frequent basis.
:)
OtterbatHellcat
07-10-2020, 23:08
Better reaction than that bee, i hope?
She batted it to death before she ate it I think.
Nice, glad you like it. Less people a plus.
OtterbatHellcat
07-10-2020, 23:17
Heya Man,
Lots of conservative folks here and I'm out in the sticks kinda. Really quiet here and lots of nice views of the circle of mountain ranges around us.
OtterbatHellcat
07-11-2020, 18:51
Had some good rain today, that was pretty cool.
buffalobo
07-11-2020, 19:16
Need some here. Got a decent storm a week ago but still way behind this year.
A cow moose foraged through the yard last evening. She's a regular. Today with warm, dry weather I Rug Doctored the carpets. Also set up some traps for the newly arrived Rufous and Calliope hummingbirds. A friend is coming over to help band hummers and dippers. Mrs. Hummer made some potato salad and I'll smoke a pork tenderloin on the Smokey Mountain Smoker. Summer time is short and precious.
OtterbatHellcat
07-12-2020, 01:51
Summer time is precious...because winter time blows ass. We've been a little warmer than usual recent but should return to normal highs soon....typically not any higher than Denver summer highs.
Rare to get over 100 here, but PHX is gonna be melting with many areas down there near 120 tomorrow.
buffalobo
07-12-2020, 08:20
Took a drive to Cedaredge to scope out the birds at Fruitgrowers Reservoir. Lots of geese, herons, cormorants, grebes and ducks, several Bald Eagles and about 40 White Pelicans, more pelicans than I've ever seen on the Western Slope. Then a drive over the Grand Mesa. Here's a view of some of the 300+ lakes on the mesa.
82138Sand Hill cranes in early spring.
That area has changed alot in the last 35 years. Not sure for the better.
OtterbatHellcat
07-13-2020, 00:41
Rain two days in a row....woo hoo!!
OtterbatHellcat
07-13-2020, 00:55
Got a few new sling shots lately, perhaps another. Good thing I have a lot of rocks already.
OtterbatHellcat
07-13-2020, 00:58
Warriors is on...been a long time since I've seen that show.
Summer time is precious...because winter time blows ass. We've been a little warmer than usual recent but should return to normal highs soon....typically not any higher than Denver summer highs.
Rare to get over 100 here, but PHX is gonna be melting with many areas down there near 120 tomorrow.
You OtterbebaconHellcat. [Sweat]
[Beer]
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 00:00
Yeah,..I dunno how those folks deal with that kind of heat every summer. 120?....I don't think so.
100 is bad enough for me, been that warm the last couple days but it's going back down through the week to low 90's. No rain today but maybe mother nature can get that monsoon pipeline hooked up, we need it for sure.
I wonder how Hurley is doing down there by the border, good I hope.
hurley842002
07-14-2020, 15:45
I wonder how Hurley is doing down there by the border, good I hope.
Doing good down here brother, feel like I'm starting to acclimate. Was 111 here the other day, and while I wouldn't want to work the manual labor field in the desert, it was bearable just going to and fro. Mornings and evenings are downright pleasant most of the time, and I haven't slept this well in years taking in all the extra vitamin D during the day.
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hurley842002
07-14-2020, 15:45
Anybody hear from Chick Norris lately?
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Anybody hear from Chick Norris lately?
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Hmmm, now that you mention it.
ChickNorris
07-14-2020, 17:44
[Wave]
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hurley842002
07-14-2020, 19:28
[Wave]
..Howdy!
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buffalobo
07-14-2020, 20:05
[Wave]
..AAR's?
SideShow Bob
07-14-2020, 20:23
Yeah,..I dunno how those folks deal with that kind of heat every summer. 120?....I don't think so.
100 is bad enough for me, been that warm the last couple days but it's going back down through the week to low 90's. No rain today but maybe mother nature can get that monsoon pipeline hooked up, we need it for sure.
I wonder how Hurley is doing down there by the border, good I hope.
Well,
I grew up to the SW of you, 10 miles north of Mexico and on the east side of the stream called the Colorado river. Yes , down there in Yuma. There was two seasons, Hot and Damn Hot. I remember the bank sign showing 95* at midnight.
Anybody hear from Chick Norris lately?
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She is probably posting on other forum to get a higher post count.
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Oh...Hi! Chicknorris! :)
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SideShow Bob
07-14-2020, 20:35
Quantity of posts does not equate to quality of posts........ Oh, howdy CN......
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:04
Quantity of posts does not equate to quality of posts........ Oh, howdy CN......Said in PWT...
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:08
Hoverines.
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:13
Shootin long range at elevation(+10,000) is cool.
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:15
Wind seemed to have greater effect on projectiles than at prairie elevations.
Seems logical due to thinner air.
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:18
Mrs bo shot extremely well for her first time over 200yds.
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:20
Lots of solid hits at 620 and on paper at 800.
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 21:21
She was spot on calling wind at distance thru a cheap spotting scope.
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 21:59
Doing good down here brother, feel like I'm starting to acclimate. Was 111 here the other day, and while I wouldn't want to work the manual labor field in the desert, it was bearable just going to and fro. Mornings and evenings are downright pleasant most of the time, and I haven't slept this well in years taking in all the extra vitamin D during the day.
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Good to hear that, Man!
Do you ever use that Sun Line for any mobility in town?
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:04
Well,
I grew up to the SW of you, 10 miles north of Mexico and on the east side of the stream called the Colorado river. Yes , down there in Yuma. There was two seasons, Hot and Damn Hot. I remember the bank sign showing 95* at midnight.
Yeah, it felt like Vegas heat here the other day, and it was only 101. I remember walking around between casinos at 2:00 am and it said 99, oppressive. A buddy had a funeral/ I mean wedding in August in Vegas....wtf.
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:07
Lots of solid hits at 620 and on paper at 800.
Nice!...neato on the shot calling too.
Great-Kazoo
07-14-2020, 22:11
Yeah, it felt like Vegas heat here the other day, and it was only 101. I remember walking around between casinos at 2:00 am and it said 99, oppressive. A buddy had a funeral/ I mean wedding in August in Vegas....wtf.
You gotta man up , it's NAZ in the summer. Next thing we know, you'l be saying . IT'S TOO COLD. [panic] At least you got some rain down there.
I cool off by getting some trigger time at the range. Then some load development, in the reloading room, with ac ;)
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:20
Had to take the dogger to the vet twice in one week, getting a little frustrated with those bills.
She ate a bee the first time, and had an unfortunate reaction which caused both visits we think. She's on the mend though and getting back to normal rambunctiousness.
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:23
You gotta man up.
I'm no pussy, but you have set a standard for Man card that some cannot achieve. I do what I can, Sir.
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:24
Hey, Siefkin is on now.
Great-Kazoo
07-14-2020, 22:31
Hey, Siefkin is on now.
[Love2]
buffalobo
07-14-2020, 22:38
Had to take the dogger to the vet twice in one week, getting a little frustrated with those bills.
She ate a bee the first time, and had an unfortunate reaction which caused both visits we think. She's on the mend though and getting back to normal rambunctiousness.Yeah, yeah, you'd spend it on the kids.
and the dog is worth twice as much.[emoji3]
OtterbatHellcat
07-14-2020, 22:51
No lie....we love her dearly.
OtterbatHellcat
07-15-2020, 00:50
[Love2]
Yeah,...high pressure. lol
https://youtu.be/nyC8TGi1DPA
If it's just rain, is it called pee-sized hail?
Guess who needs to learn to weld aluminum in the near future.
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