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Post by joe on Jan 24, 2007 9:04:11 GMT -5
Mr. Joe, You have now gone to child labor. I'm going to tell my Dad No no no!! It's only child labor if we offer to pay you a little. We didn't offer to pay you ANYthing!!! This way we can call it a chore!!!!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 24, 2007 10:35:12 GMT -5
LMAO!!! John- still go with the hand cart- you can ease the 2 wheel jobbers up and down some incredible steep sides!!! At least take it in as far as you can- then make several smaller trips to dump the stuff off (watch out for snakes BTW!)
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 24, 2007 11:29:10 GMT -5
John: Military packs are probably stronger and cheaper but less comfortable. I use a Cabela's CT450, really comfortable, streamlined, and convenient with a built in water reservoir but more expensive, almost $100. Has a wonderful padded back panel between you and the sharp edges, padded belt and shoulder straps though *S*....mel
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Post by Cher on Jan 24, 2007 11:35:01 GMT -5
Sands, you need a four-wheeler.
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djalley
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Post by djalley on Jan 24, 2007 13:08:35 GMT -5
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spacegold
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Post by spacegold on Jan 24, 2007 14:39:57 GMT -5
And how it would impress buyers when informed that the stones used to make this little bracelet were collected in a manure spreader.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 24, 2007 19:31:18 GMT -5
cher your right i met a guy here that has one too but im still at a lose to get into the tunnel with that big ole hole at the edge where the water pours out -- but you can bet ill keep my eyes open for a used one only prob is ill need a trailor too he was tellin me they realy dont like ya runnin them around on the roads --- the cops here are few but i been told they will cut ya a break but not for that one hahaha im gonna go look at the one mel just posted and after acouple perks for my back and some wine to wash it down the price will seem way nicer hahaha
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 24, 2007 19:41:55 GMT -5
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Post by cina on Jan 24, 2007 19:41:56 GMT -5
I have 2 little coolers with straps the inside is hard the outside is canaves it has a hole in the top that I just drop my rocks in to I got them at wal mart for like $6 each I use 2 of them holds about 20lbs each I will try to have Hubby get a pic for you I am very happy with them you could put a six pack in there and add rock as you drink
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yogi
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Post by yogi on Jan 24, 2007 21:52:03 GMT -5
I use an alice pack with a frame for backpacking. I would have to say it may not be as light as the newer packs but the alice pack is buit to mil spec and there is no way one of the seams are going to rip out. the frame is welded alum, and is solid as a rock, no cotter pins holding it together. I have a meduim and there is almost 3 cube feet of space, I would guess that if it was filled with rock I couldn't lift it. I don't think that 50#s would fill it. When I go rock hunting, I have to walk about 300 yards tops. I carry a day/book bag and I have gone through a number of them. The straps rip off!. When full, I guess about 25-30#s, and that is about the limit for me. I would make more then one trip rather then fill a large size pack. Save your back. Bill
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 24, 2007 22:08:49 GMT -5
bill are you useing one of the newer nylon packs i been seein ??
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yogi
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Post by yogi on Jan 24, 2007 22:27:57 GMT -5
Its nylon, but not new. I got it when I was in the Army, 10Yrs ago. The canvas packs were long gone even back then. On the surplus market, alice packs are a bargain compared to the new back packing rigs, but they do weigh more and that is a big thing to alot of buyers. I don't care how light your pack is, if a seam or strap breaks when you are 10 miles from the road you are going to have a bad day. I'm glad that link was posted; I may get a second pack for rocks, like I said I'm kind of hard on the day packs I have been using. Bill
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 25, 2007 2:35:00 GMT -5
dam i must be gettin old haha when i started lookin i kept sayin wheres the real one at made of canvas haha but i guess they make the nylon ones just as strong im still lookin i cant make up my mind i might get both and see which one i like best and just sell the other haha
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 25, 2007 4:03:57 GMT -5
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 25, 2007 6:47:43 GMT -5
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yogi
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Post by yogi on Jan 25, 2007 9:53:29 GMT -5
That looks like a winner. Just don't over do it, the rocks will stay put for a second trip. Bill
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Jan 25, 2007 14:45:24 GMT -5
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 25, 2007 18:51:22 GMT -5
those carts are pretty cool it wont work for this trip but i bet i could use one in the future -- never thought about one of them for haulin rocks --- thanks for the idea karen
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spacegold
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Post by spacegold on Jan 25, 2007 19:01:47 GMT -5
Hey, Sands, you're in Navaho country now, aren't you? Why not see if you can borrow a tumpline and blanket and make a travois? You can probably find local sticks that will do the job. You can lash a cooler to it with lunch, ice, and beer on the way in, and then replace those with rocks for the trip out.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 26, 2007 0:40:08 GMT -5
is that the litter that they usta hang on a horse and drag sick people around ,, id be layin on it after bout 5 mins with my back hahaha
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