masterrig 1 #51 August 22, 2015 I was going t say... here in Texas, we soak rattlesnake skins in anti-freeze for several days, rinse with cold water and hang them to dry. The skin stays real supple. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #52 August 22, 2015 I've been meaning to ask you... how are the fire fighters doing up there? I know what y'all are going through. We've had our share of wildfire. Just be safe!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #53 August 22, 2015 masterrigI've been meaning to ask you... how are the fire fighters doing up there? I know what y'all are going through. We've had our share of wildfire. Just be safe!! Chuck The wind here at my place in the foothills of the Cascades on the west slope was blowing from the east this morning and its hazy and the smell of cremated forest is on the breeze. The crews are stretched thin.. the National guard is deploying as are active duty guys. Hell at this point they are calling for any civie volunteers who have any experience... or any construction guys with dozer kind of experience to cut lines.. The problem is the wind... it is strong over there... and fire breaks are just being jumped at will by the blowing embers. Even back fires don't seem to be working as well. The winds keep shifting.... and that killed 3 guys. I fought fire on the lines back in the 70's.... it is a hot... dirty... dangerous job.. On the home front I have been strategically watering my yard... cut down high brush.... and cut back any grass from the house and out buildings... about as ready as I can be....and the rains last week really helped. But East side is not getting any break.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #54 August 22, 2015 Amazon***I've been meaning to ask you... how are the fire fighters doing up there? I know what y'all are going through. We've had our share of wildfire. Just be safe!! Chuck The wind here at my place in the foothills of the Cascades on the west slope was blowing from the east this morning and its hazy and the smell of cremated forest is on the breeze. The crews are stretched thin.. the National guard is deploying as are active duty guys. Hell at this point they are calling for any civie volunteers who have any experience... or any construction guys with dozer kind of experience to cut lines.. The problem is the wind... it is strong over there... and fire breaks are just being jumped at will by the blowing embers. Even back fires don't seem to be working as well. The winds keep shifting.... and that killed 3 guys. I fought fire on the lines back in the 70's.... it is a hot... dirty... dangerous job.. On the home front I have been strategically watering my yard... cut down high brush.... and cut back any grass from the house and out buildings... about as ready as I can be....and the rains last week really helped. But East side is not getting any break.... It's always the wind and as the fire gets bigger it creates it's own wind. Only to intensify the fire. As I read what you wrote, I could feel how I did during the last wildfire we had here. I read about the firefighters who died, doing their job. That's heart-breaking. Sounds like you've mitigated and done all you could. Just don't get in a bind and stay safe. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreeece 2 #55 August 23, 2015 masterrig******I've been meaning to ask you... how are the fire fighters doing up there? I know what y'all are going through. We've had our share of wildfire. Just be safe!! Chuck The wind here at my place in the foothills of the Cascades on the west slope was blowing from the east this morning and its hazy and the smell of cremated forest is on the breeze. The problem is the wind... it is strong over there... and fire breaks are just being jumped at will by the blowing embers. Even back fires don't seem to be working as well. The winds keep shifting.... It's always the wind and as the fire gets bigger it creates it's own wind. Only to intensify the fire. Chuck Ya, they tend to blow a lot of hot air on that side of the country...Never was there an answer....not without listening, without seeing - Gilmour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #56 August 23, 2015 Coreeece*********I've been meaning to ask you... how are the fire fighters doing up there? I know what y'all are going through. We've had our share of wildfire. Just be safe!! Chuck The wind here at my place in the foothills of the Cascades on the west slope was blowing from the east this morning and its hazy and the smell of cremated forest is on the breeze. The problem is the wind... it is strong over there... and fire breaks are just being jumped at will by the blowing embers. Even back fires don't seem to be working as well. The winds keep shifting.... It's always the wind and as the fire gets bigger it creates it's own wind. Only to intensify the fire. Chuck Ya, they tend to blow a lot of hot air on that side of the country... I hadn't heard that. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #57 August 23, 2015 Yipes! (from today) Terra: http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/imagery/single.cgi?image=crefl1_143.A2015234184500-2015234185000.2km.jpg Aqua: http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/imagery/single.cgi?image=crefl2_143.A2015234203000-2015234203500.2km.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #58 August 23, 2015 "Cracker Barrel!!" Jeeeeezus!!!! Like the man said, Crackers usteta' get sold in "Barrels." Just like nails and "RUM!!!!!!" Get Used to it!!!! If you are too young to remember "Back When," then take a "Red!!!" Maybe you are young enough to remember that.......on the other hand.......if you did, ....maybe you 'CAN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Got RUM!!!!!!!!!.................OUTLAW!!!!!, III%, skybill-outSCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #59 August 23, 2015 News from our area http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Mother-of-fallen-firefighter-He-was-the-center-of-our-lives-322513441.html?tab=video&c=y https://www.facebook.com/KING5News/photos/a.74925066475.78273.6276351475/10153115286011476/?type=1&theater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #60 August 23, 2015 skybill"Cracker Barrel!!" Jeeeeezus!!!! Like the man said, Crackers usteta' get sold in "Barrels." Just like nails and "RUM!!!!!!" Get Used to it!!!! If you are too young to remember "Back When," then take a "Red!!!" Maybe you are young enough to remember that.......on the other hand.......if you did, ....maybe you 'CAN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Got RUM!!!!!!!!!.................OUTLAW!!!!!, III%, skybill-out Wow, that sounds a lot like you were sampling your own product there Bill.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
