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Some of these bigger hills, you just can't stop on them and expect to get moving again....So we go until we hit a spot level enough to stop on. If you happen to spin out or run into a vehicle coming down the hill, and have to stop, you don't want the next person in line charging up the hill and into the back of your truck. Once we're clear, we'll radio to the next vehicle in line that they can take their run at the hill. At times we'll get as much as an 1/8th mile or so between vehicles. If you have quite a few trucks, it can get stretched out pretty far. We'll always wait until everyone is caught up again before we move on. When we can, we all like to stay grouped up so we can watch each other. I prefer to be near the back of the line so I can watch, but I know the trails @ Black Mountain better than all the group we'll be with next week, so I'll likely be in front most of the day.

On "flat ground" (ie flatter than some of these big hills) we will stay closer together. On some of the big climbs that's just not safe, nor practical.

 

Good Morning Everyone

Cooler temps today and even a chance of rain


I remember some nasty trails out here with steep and loose hill climbs . made for an interesting time on the trail

 

Now now, you KNOW with a Good Radio and a GREAT antenna ..

"Skip" would carry you almost directionally anywhere.....Those of us with "Properly" tuned radios were the "Wolves" keeping the Sheep in line Plus,finding a quieter CB Channel helped companies prosper long after the "squeeze,Beep-Beep ,Nextel" phase...

Yes, Hams are the 2 Meter Gods BUT when you are bouncing from site to site and with different Mines...CB will always be KING

CB's even let Tacoma's and Jeeps talk to each other

Y'all have a good day

 

Morning all.

 

Morning Andy !!

 

Mine is now sticky too. I called for an appointment. Have you found out anything?

 

Afternoon Everyone

I hate it when it gets colder , all the metal in my knee reminds me that it's cold outside . I usually wear shorts year round but today I might have to put my Marpat BDU pants on . even both shoulders are aching , sucks getting old LOL

Also the always interesting visit to the vet with my Maine Coon cat "Gizmo" . He's only 15 lbs but his loud howling or Meowing while driving to / from the Vet will make your ears ring . Even while at the Vet everyone was amazed at how loud his loud meowing was

 

Those are cool looking cats

 

Yes they're , Gizmo is a 4 yr old Male Black Smoke Maine Coon

 

evening all Have not seen Izzy since before the storm but I did see a different kitty @ work today.... I have a home for Izzy, but not sure they want 2 and I can't take him home. This is Izzy......

welcome Chase

You having all those issues and you do alot more exercise than I do

Opened mine Sunday and it was nice!!!! Love the days when no heat or air conditioning is required!!!

 

Afternoon Susan

I go by a well known Marine Corps motto for my pain

Pain is weakness leaving the Body

 

Hello Susan and Chuck.

Saw Mom today, still sharp at 91 but the ankle and knees slow her down. Fixed her computer and took her to get her hair done. Went to a local hamburger place called Apple Pan, it has been there since I was young, hasn't changed one bit.

 

my pain is a 16 oz steak leaving my body from lunch and now 4 tacos on top of that!!

 

good job,andy!! props for your mom!!

 

chuck,pic of the cat. maine coon is the great dane of cats!!

 

TMI!!! LOL

The maximum age for a recruit to go to Marine boot is 27 (or used to). The other branches are 34/35. There is a reason for that, just saying.

After today I am hearing a common theme with pain and it involves the word degenerative. Sounds dirty to me but guess it is just wear and tear on the body over the years. As in- if I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself. Nah.... been a good ride so far. Although a week ago last Sunday I did quit cigars after 40 years. Figured in the middle of the woods miles from any store would be a good place to do it. WHAT $#% #%$#^ THE #@%# WAS I THINKING!!! Still haven't had one but the force is strong, damn strong LOL.

 

I guess that's one way of looking at it Don't know that I could be as upbeat as you if my joints were as bad as yours.

for mom That place looks like the Friendlies from when I was a kid

WAY TOO MUCH TMI!!!!

AF used to be 27 for active and 35 for the guard/reserves

You can overcome this!!! This too shall pass

 

Can any of you guesstimate how old Izzy is?

 

hi sue hope you find the cat

 

Just found this thread. We'll see if there is anything interesting...or are we all just going to talk about our latest pain and/or surgery?