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Site Supporter   Location: Marysville Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 1261 
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Don’t suppose that takes a CAT key...?
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| Sun Dec 23, 2018 11:36 pm |
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Site Moderator   Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13502 Real Name: Mike
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jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:56 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21256 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
| Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:16 am |
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Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13502 Real Name: Mike
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jukk0u wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. Damn, he's learning! _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:39 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421 Real Name: Ron
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Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. Damn, he's learning! I'm a face shooter. Armor that! |
| Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:28 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21256 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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old11bravo wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. Damn, he's learning! I'm a face shooter. Armor that! Interesting to note how many "friends" I've made.... I have my eye on you now, too, face shooter!  _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
| Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:45 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421 Real Name: Ron
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jukk0u wrote: old11bravo wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. Damn, he's learning! I'm a face shooter. Armor that! Interesting to note how many "friends" I've made.... I have my eye on you now, too, face shooter! I apologize. Sinus is a bad influence. |
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Site Supporter  Location: black diamond Joined: Mon Feb 25, 2013 Posts: 432
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_________________ Two is one and one is none,,,,,, well if you want to carry all the extra stuff to lose I guess that's up to you. Like Dad said, "You lost it, you go find it again cause I don't have another one to let you lose." |
| Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:46 am |
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Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13502 Real Name: Mike
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old11bravo wrote: jukk0u wrote: old11bravo wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Sinus211 wrote: jukk0u wrote: Whenever the gang and I go shooting up to Marysville I always am encumbered with my everyday GHB and and EXTENDED GHB. My reasoning is that if I am traveling a distance farther than I can reasonably walk back home from in a full day, then the extended pack comes with me. The pack includes walking shoes and warm/water resistance clothes, the ability to filter water, emergency food bars and the ability to construct some kind of rudimentary shelter. The contents of the two bags would be sorted and combined for the long walk home. This always draws eye-rolls and sniggering from my traveling companions. Yet, the recent EQ in Alaska and the more recent appearance of a sink hole at a bridge crossing the Sammamish River in Kenmore caused a MAJOR headache for commuters this week I think prove these preparations are, while inconvenient at time, well worth the effort. The sink hole blocked State Route 104 from Juanita to Kenmore. Traveling the 3 short miles from 405 and the 124th St. Exit to my house took some people (I had already made it home) 1- 1 1/2 HOURS. A similar event, but weather related rather than mechanical, comes to mind and is the 1994 snow storm which shut down the Seattle area. I and my (ex) wife had just left the IMAX theatre and the snow was just beginning to color the sidewalks and streets. We debated going for an early dinner, but with the an eye on the snow, decided to just head home. While we made good time home, immediately on our heels Seattle came to a grinding halt and the news was replete with stories of commuters spending 10 or 12 HOURS to get home. Our area is riddled with river, creek, gully, ravine, and salt water crossings. And our infra-structure - especially our bridges - are crumbling and vulnerable to damage. This small event served as a reminder to plan ahead for rough travels in the face of weather or other calamitous events. That is all. As you were. We only laugh because you think we wouldn't just shoot you and take it. Note to self: Wear body armor on range days. Ride in the BACK seat. Damn, he's learning! I'm a face shooter. Armor that! Interesting to note how many "friends" I've made.... I have my eye on you now, too, face shooter! I apologize. Sinus is a bad influence. Ya got that right!  _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
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