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Post by RickB on May 16, 2024 14:21:51 GMT -5
October 2015 we were in a camper at a GA state park when the storm of the century invaded South Carolina and GA. Strong winds and rain all day and at 3:30am we were wakened when a pine tree blew over and landed on our camper. There were trees from GA to Columbia SC that had the tops twisted off and there were some confirmed tornadoes. Luckily when the tree hit it came in at an angle and we were ok in bed with our cocker spaniel Maggie who was a little over 1 year old. With aid from others we were able to crawl over the tree and get helped down. Everyone in the park had to go to the bathrooms as they were the emergency shelters. Everyone had damage of some kind or other. It was noted that between 3:00am and 7:00am that appx. 150 trees came down. Wife, Maggie and I had PTSD for years anytime there was a storm and young Maggie had it for life, always cringing and hiding during storms. Some photos I took of our damage. For a year or so I had people I showed some photos to mention that they had seen photos of our camper on Facebook. I'm not on that platform so others that were there must have posted them. ***I'm over it now so "Likes" are encouraged****
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Post by RickB on May 16, 2024 9:00:34 GMT -5
James Gregory - Why Tornadoes Always Hit Trailer Parks
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Post by RickB on May 15, 2024 12:26:15 GMT -5
Redbone - Maggie (1970)
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Post by RickB on May 14, 2024 16:59:06 GMT -5
In The Meantime
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Post by RickB on May 9, 2024 15:53:40 GMT -5
The wife and I bought a new 21' toy hauler about 22 years ago and we learned some things.... We selected that length because that was the minimum needed to park our two ATV's inside. Once we reach our destination the ATV's come out and the space is quickly converted to living space. It's worked well for us in our rock hounding trips. Lessons learned are: Keep an eye on the roof because they develop leaks easily and if they do the water will run down and damage things. Keep an eye out for dry rot inside the ceiling, floor and walls. Many trailers aren't properly sealed underneath and road water splashes up and contributes to deterioration. The tires that come on almost all trailers are trash and if you tow it very much you might want to put on 10-ply truck tires for safety and durability. Most used trailers have tires full of checking and dry rot. Make sure your truck is rated to tow a trailer of your choice. One of the most ridiculous and dangerous things I often see is some guy towing a 26' tandem axle trailer with a half-ton pickup. Consider buying a hitch mounted load stabilizer for safety unless you're going with a fifth wheel model. Make sure the fridge works because the computer board in them is often toast. Plumbing lines should be carefully checked. Be aware that almost all plumbing systems parts in trailers are not compatible with residential parts which need to be bought at trailer supply places. Time is the enemy of trailers because the materials used in their construction is not durable against years of weathering. Plastics get brittle with time and that's a huge issue with trailers. If possible, buy one that is not too old. That's all I can think of for now. Randy, you've pretty much described most of the problems I've experienced with them. We have a 10 yr old R-Pod by Forest River and it's around 20 feet long. Wish we had a newer version of it. Fun Fact: Things go wrong with all of them, no matter how much they cost. I once had someone who was in a $350,000. bus that asked to borrow some tools and a soldering gun from me so he could fix something that wasn't working. Take plenty of tools with you when you go camping.
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Post by RickB on May 8, 2024 11:59:49 GMT -5
Hafted the mookaite blade to a piece of Southern live oak today. Think I'll keep this colorful skinning knife around for awhile. Progression photos Slab Preform Blade Finished knife ....and a flint ridge blade
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Post by RickB on May 6, 2024 19:25:12 GMT -5
Both are gorgeous. That mooka is sweet! I see you caught a knick. Tela, I didn't get that nick on my finger from the rock. I got it yesterday while cracking crab shells and picking out the crab meat. The bandaid on the back of my thumb is an injury from our high energy juvenile delinquent puppy "Daisy".
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Post by RickB on May 6, 2024 17:27:11 GMT -5
Heat treated the mookaite jasper, kept the high temp at 525 degrees - this is the first blade from the batch. The base is the chalky cortex part which will go into a knife handle Finished this knife today. Southern live oak handle, mahogany obsidian blade.
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Post by RickB on May 6, 2024 6:26:04 GMT -5
If that were me, the alligator wouldn't kill me...the heart attack would get me first! If he hadn't had the SCUBA gear on, he'd be gone...if he hadn't had the screwdriver, he'd be gone... He's right when he said every breath hereafter is a "blessing" and a gift! The perils of a fossil hunter here in the SC lowcountry. Notice the nice cabinet full of fossils and artifacts. He'll be diving soon. Yesterday I went crabbing from the bank at a local creek that empties into the river. Five were around the mouth of the creek harassing me and one actually grabbed a crab trap and took it into the grass across the creek to eat it. Played tug-of-war with him for awhile before breaking off the line.
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Post by RickB on May 5, 2024 19:51:33 GMT -5
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Post by RickB on May 4, 2024 16:07:35 GMT -5
It's a well known scientific fact that pillars of coprolite greatly enhance the blossoming of apple trees. Makes the apples taste better too. It's quite possible that some apple tree branches/leaves are inside the coprolite courtesy of Mr/Mrs Hadrosaur.
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Post by RickB on May 4, 2024 9:45:22 GMT -5
About 15 miles from the campground we are staying at in South Carolina is the historic Hampton Plantation. We visited it yesterday and I took a few photos. We didn't pay for the inside tour, but it has been furnished with period furniture since the last time we visited a few years ago. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_PlantationIn front of the home there is a large Southern live oak tree that was 40 years old when George Washington visited the plantation in 1791. The owner wanted to cut down the tree for a better view of the front yard and farmland. The president pardoned the oak and it still remains. The bell in the tree The cook lived in the house behind the plantation home. All the meals were cooked there and brought to the plantation home. The (supported) remains of a slave cabin. All that remains is the fireplace
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Post by RickB on May 4, 2024 6:37:53 GMT -5
Took this picture at a customer's house today (with permission)... Nice. Jason, did you tell them to come and join us at RTH? They qualify for membership.
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Post by RickB on May 3, 2024 18:56:56 GMT -5
Redneck wheelchair available at a local historic site.
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Post by RickB on Apr 30, 2024 20:19:04 GMT -5
A poppy field of pellets. The outside rind was a preview of coming attractions when you found that beauty.
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Post by RickB on Apr 30, 2024 20:14:55 GMT -5
Seeing is believing so here's a photo. At 15 weeks old, Daisy has made herself at home and every night she stretches out on the arm of the couch and the end table until we wake her up and go to bed. Tomorrow she goes back on the road and in the camper with us for the next two weeks.
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Post by RickB on Apr 30, 2024 11:32:21 GMT -5
Weapons of WILD WEST You've Probably Never Heard of
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Post by RickB on Apr 30, 2024 11:22:38 GMT -5
The Blue Stones
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Post by RickB on Apr 29, 2024 19:56:36 GMT -5
Chicago - Dialogue Part 1 and 2
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Post by RickB on Apr 29, 2024 19:54:20 GMT -5
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