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[SpudRider]

Interesting. I had observed that your top trunk was different than most. Also interesting is that you went with a smaller rim. Why was that? Quicker handling? Wider range of off-road tires? You make good choices in heated grips. The warm grips on your Zong saved me one cold rainy day in Idaho.

I installed the smaller rim to increase my choice of tires, and to ease tire changing. The Suzuki DR650 employs a size 2.50-17 rim, which confirms the stock 3.00-17 rim was a bit too wide. ;)

Once my Shinko 244, size 5.10-17 tire wears out, I will be switching to a smaller, Shinko 244, size 4.60-17 tire. I couldn't do that with the stock rim. ;) The smaller tire will weigh less, cost less, and lower the saddle height a bit. :tup:

[SpudRider]

13,000 miles. An excellent start. Are you still using your Honda, Kawasaki, and other Zong very much? How does your new bike to on the pavement? Is it safe on the highway?

Yes, I still ride the other bikes. However, I spent most of my time enjoying the new RX3 this riding season. ;) The RX3 is a pleasure to ride on pavement. The windshield does a very good job isolating the rider from the wind. The U.S. Delphi EFI is very smooth, and responsive. The 6-speed transmission is excellent, and the clutch is superb. The bike has a low center of gravity, and is very stable at all speeds. The RX3 is a lot of fun to ride. :) The bike is safe to ride on the interstate highways, but I prefer to ride the freeway for only short periods of time. ;)

With all its standard equipment, the RX3 is a very nice adventure bike, and an excellent value. The cost of operation is also very low. :tup:

[FastDoc]

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Tammy on the day I taught her to ride. What better bike to learn on than a pink XR100? She was a quick study and did well. Now the hard part is getting her to slow down!

[Adjuster]

She looks like she is having/had a great time.


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[FastDoc]

Yesterday morning I rode the mountain bike up our local Badger Mountain. I know not a mountain by Spuds standards LOL. But, at 1540 feet, it is still a challenge to pedal a bicycle up it. It was nice to get on top of the fog that was covering the Columbia River Valley.

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[FastDoc]

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[FastDoc]

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[adriansk8]

night

[SpudRider]

The white RX3 motorcycles look particularly good at night. :tup: Thanks for posting the nice photograph from Colombia. :)

[cheesy]

It's not what you think.
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My grandson, Eli (aka The Energy Vampire) appears to be sampling an 'Adult Beverage'. Tis not but a Kiddy Cocktail I got him so he'd quit pestering my nephew about trying his Brandy Old Fashioned "because it had a cherry in it".

[DaytonaMike]

A nice day trip thats only about an hour from me. The monument sits high on a plateau. This is outside the Andes Mountains in the Eastern plains of Colombia. Between Villavicencio and Puerto Lopez in the department (state) of Meta. About 4 hours or so from Bogota. Many tourists come here from Bogota for weekends and holidays because of the hot weather. Historically this area has been more dangerous due to guerrilla activity. I know Colombia has many many problems, just like any other country, just some worse than others. I have been here 4 years and have never felt unsafe. I try to always be aware of my surroundings and not to put myself in an area or situation that welcomes trouble. I read an excellent quote on another forum, maybe ADVrider, they said ...There are a lot more good people here than there are bad people..and I truly believe that from personal experience. I was born and raised in Florida and spent 2 years in Colorado before moving here and I can say without a doubt the people here are much more tolerant of a visitor that doesnt speak their language than we are in the USA. I have never had an issue because of language, people are always polite and helpful. I am leery of gringo pricing so I try to shop around but most people are good about honoring local prices. If not I walk away with a polite thank you. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Colombia you wont be disappointed. Its a beautiful country with amazing people. Plus a $2.00 lunch that cant be beat. Every restaurant around offers fast lunch specials usually around $2 or $3 USD. Meat, rice, beans or potato, sweet plantain, salad, soup and fruit juice. Everything fresh and nothing from a can. Of course we have some real fast food, McDonalds style places where a burger with soda and fries will cost your about $7 or $8 USD which is crazy to me when you compare it to the fast lunch specials.

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[FastDoc]

Now I' hungry!

Looks like an awesome interesting and beautiful place. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

[SpudRider]

X2. :tup:

[2LZ]

This is an example of our local pizza joint. Very reasonable for what you get. Cheaper than Round Table.

[DaytonaMike]

Damn!!! Ok Stop.... now that makes me hungry. I miss a really really good pizza. We have lots of pizza here but most places dont know what sauce is. Yes, pizza without sauce. We have a few decent places and just recently we got a Papa Johns and a Dominoes but not a huge fan of those. Theres a little mom and pop place that makes a great 8¨personal pizza loaded with toppings for $2 USD. The same pizza from Papa Johns with less toppings will run you about double that. Yes, im cheap!!

[Krasi_BG]

... Theres a little mom and pop place that makes a great 8¨personal pizza loaded with toppings for $2 USD. The same pizza from Papa Johns with less toppings will run you about double that. Yes, im cheap!!

Don't know how it is in the rest of the world, but round here, the rule of thumb is that if you want to eat good and relatively cheap food, take notice where the construction workers go for lunch :D

[cheesy]

Don't know how it is in the rest of the world, but round here, the rule of thumb is that if you want to eat good and relatively cheap food, take notice where the construction workers go for lunch :D

Works here, too.;)

Watch your back, Toews.:hehe: He's the future.
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[DaytonaMike]

A funny video about riding 2 up

https://www.facebook.com/Motociclismo.revista/videos/10153220142382771/

[FastDoc]

This has nothing to do with riding but I know some people like the picture threads :-)

Beautiful calm cool clear skies today and I had the day off so decided to take advantage.

First over to a friends farm. His strip is about 2,000 by 20 or so, but a little challenging due to the rolling hills it is on. Clear approach and departure and nothing to hit on either side makes it fun and easy.

Then to a friend's little strip in a canyon on the Columbia. About 1000 feet and a little challenging due to the canyon.

Then over to Desert Air just east of the Cascades. They have 1,000 of turf there next to the runway. I landed a few there and headed to Cashmere, in the Washington Cascades. From there borrowed the airport van for a drive to Leavenworth.

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Tammy had a sinus infection and my other friends either had family stuff, work, or were out of town so this was a solo day.

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I met a cool cat at the airport.

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The strip at Cashmere/Leavenworth. Shorter than it looks...

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[2LZ]

Awesome pics Doc! Thanks! Looks.....cold!

[jbfla]

Greats photos. Is that a biplane?

How about a photo of the aircraft.

jb

[FastDoc]

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The plane is a Maule. A STOL plane. Short TakeOff and Landing airplane.

[FastDoc]

Not too cold. High 20s on the ground but no wind and sunshine actually quite OK.

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the nice aerial photos of East Washington, Doc. :) You status as a noted ailurophile is confirmed by the cat photo. ;)

[jbfla]

Thanks for the photo, doc.

I've always liked the Maules (made in GA). There's one at the local airport that is used by the FL Highway Patrol for aerial surveillance.

jb

[FastDoc]

The Maules are indeed made in the sunny metropolis of Moultrie, GA. I picked up my plane from the factory there and enjoyed the visit. Several police departments use the Maule. California used them also until replaced by the Cessna 206 which is much larger. Someone could make a doughnut joke here but I won't ;-)

[FastDoc]

I am a cat whisperer, Spud lol

[Weldangrind]

Amazing pics as usual, Doc. Is that Ranier in the distance of pic #6?

No wonder Tammy didn't join you! I can't imagine flying with a sinus infection.

[FastDoc]

thank you for your compliments:-) Weld, I do not think that that was mount rainier, but rather than North Cascades National Park peaks.

Here are a couple of screenshots off of the aviation program that I use on my iPad. There is a satellite, a topographical, and a clip out of the sectional chart.

I also included another picture of the airplane from yesterday.

I will find a recent picture of Mount rainier. I think I have one of the mountain with Mount Adams in the background, taken from the west side .
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[FastDoc]

Sorry for the duplicates and typos, I am using the iPad for this, and it is more difficult than using a computer.

[FastDoc]

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Git 're done :-)

[cheesy]

Great stuff, Doc.

[Mag00]

It's a dogs life...

[cheesy]

Ha. Love it.

[cheesy]

Don't know how many of you are fans of "Bob's Burgers", but my grand daughter is. So much so, that she asked Gree (Mrs. C) for a Louise bunny hat. Karis is giving her "I smell fear on you" look that Louise does.
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On the train ride into Chicago last Monday, several people asked where she got it and she pointed to Mrs. C.

[Weldangrind]

I showed my daughter, and she thought it was very funny. She's a fan of the show.

[SpudRider]

I don't watch television, so I had to research the show on the internet. ;)

http://www.fox.com/bobs-burgers/full-episodes?cmpid=tsm_twt_FOX_BobBrg_Fulleps_2015_001

[2LZ]

Nothing warms the heart like seeing Mrs. 2LZ enjoying her new backpack blower.

[FastDoc]

2LZ, I don't know what engine you've got in that blower but the Mrs. ain't gonna move that boulder she's aimed at ;-)

Looks like a besutiful sunny Gold Country day. Enjoy.

[Weldangrind]

It looks like the Ghostbuster model.

[2LZ]

2LZ, I don't know what engine you've got in that blower but the Mrs. ain't gonna move that boulder she's aimed at ;-)

Looks like a besutiful sunny Gold Country day. Enjoy.

LOL! Nice.... That's the little Stihl BR 200.....and try as she might, the rock didn't budge. You have to give her an "A" for effort though!

[felipedu]

My bike.

[SpudRider]

Welcome; we are glad you joined us. :hi:

Your AKT TT Adventour 250 looks great. Please join us in the Zongshen RX3 forum. :)

http://www.chinariders.net/forumdisplay.php?f=136

[FastDoc]

Welcome to the forum. Nice Bike!

[Weldangrind]

Welcome, Felipedu!

[Mag00]

Here kitty kitty...

[Krasi_BG]

Oh, how I wish we could have one of these as a pet.... I admit to have a fetish for a cat's nose and fur just above it, and this "kitty" has plenty of both :D:D:D

[FastDoc]

One of the things I look forward to in Heaven is being with the tame big cats and petting them.

I am a major cat-o-phile and that tiger is a magnificent creation. Thanks for sharing the picture.

[SeerAtlas]

with all due respect, these things are NOT
warm and cuddly with anything but their own cubs, guy near me raised one, a bengal i think, got bigger, bigger, bigger then broke out of his cage one night for the helluv it and went out for a walkabout.
next morning everyone within about 2 miles woke up to what looked like an isis strike on their stock. my stepfather alone lost 25 goats literally torn to shreds. mostly just pieces. In total , I think the loss was the goats, couple of horses, a few dogs, AND 8 or nine cows &calves. None eaten, just killed for fun, and "tasted". one thing for sure, whatever the owner was feeding him was definitely HIGH energy.

[FastDoc]

These animals were not created to be warm and cuddly to us. They were not designed to be raised by us. They were engineered to be the ultimate land predators, a task which they perform admirably. Once man intervenes, their behavior is changed from the natural, for the worse. It's like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle of the jungle. Observation changes the results.

[2LZ]

Awesome pic! Just like a baby, so cute when they're sleeping but...........

[SeerAtlas]

with all due respect, these things are NOT
warm and cuddly with anything but their own cubs, guy near me raised one, a bengal i think, got bigger, bigger, bigger then broke out of his cage one night for the helluv it and went out for a walkabout.
next morning everyone within about 2 miles woke up to what looked like an isis strike on their stock. my stepfather alone lost 25 goats literally torn to shreds. mostly just pieces. In total , I think the loss was the goats, couple of horses, a few dogs, AND 8 or nine cows &calves. None eaten, just killed for fun, and "tasted". one thing for sure, whatever the owner was feeding him was definitely HIGH energy.

On the other hand, some Lions, even males, have developed some remarkable and long lived affections for those who raised them. on you tube somewhere is the remarkable story of a male raised by two guys in a flat in london. finally he got too big and they were forced to send him to africa where he was released into a reserve. some substantial time later, the two guys arranged a reunion literally in the wild. you have Got to look up and watch that video!
The most unbelievable one concerns a guy's relationship with a massive caiman(like an alligator) I had thought such was impossible. I think he was in Costa Rica., maybe Cuba. was a long time ago..

ok, croc not caiman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7fZZUfvx0s

[FastDoc]

I think I saw that video. The cat runs up to the guy and literally hugs and kisses him. Made me cry a little.

[BlackBike]

Seer, fastdoc, ... I was thinking, oh how nice to pet that sleeping cheek, then in an instant, that 2 inch canine sunk into and latched on to your lower arm and being tossed around like a ragdoll. Not a very nice ending.

[SpudRider]

Awesome pic! Just like a baby, so cute when they're sleeping but...........

Just remember Siegfried and Roy. ;)

[zingshoen]

that pattern in a synthetic fabric would make a nice seatcover for my zong ;)

[Krasi_BG]

On the other hand, some Lions, even males, have developed some remarkable and long lived affections for those who raised them. on you tube somewhere is the remarkable story of a male raised by two guys in a flat in london. finally he got too big and they were forced to send him to africa where he was released into a reserve. some substantial time later, the two guys arranged a reunion literally in the wild. you have Got to look up and watch that video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHhnOcR843c

Apparently there's a full length documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N33JZfRTw_Q

[2LZ]

My In-law's dog loves me......

[FastDoc]

That's the video that I was thinking of! I cried the first time I saw it, and this time as well. For me, it's like a glimpse behind the curtain of heaven. Also fascinating is that his "wife" also was affectionate towards the men. There is no reason to expect that would ever happen. She is a totally wild animal. Perhaps love is contagious.

[FastDoc]

2LZ, That's a dog?

[Swampy]

2LZ, That's a dog?

In the loosest of terms. LOL

That "Dog" likes 2LZ more than his Mother In Law does!

[2LZ]

2LZ, That's a dog?

That's what they tell me. I can say this for sure. If you put that little ba____ds attitude in a pit bull, you'd have a killer on your hands!

[2LZ]

In the loosest of terms. LOL

That "Dog" likes 2LZ more than his Mother In Law does!

True Swampy....she is a great judge of character! ;-)

[Sport Rider]

here's a good picture of the day.....

[FastDoc]

Great picture! Love the dirt/gravel road, the trees, and you and the bike look happy! That's what it's all about!

[Adjuster]

Sorry for the quality. Taken with some goofy app on my cell.

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[FastDoc]

Looks great Adjuster. Looks like the World's Most Comfortable motorcycle seat as well.

Forgive my lack of currency, what kind of bike is that. I find it very appealing.

[Adjuster]

Looks great Adjuster. Looks like the World's Most Comfortable motorcycle seat as well.

Forgive my lack of currency, what kind of bike is that. I find it very appealing.

It is a China bike Honda Cub/Trail clone. The original Honda Cub/Trail 50s, 70s, 90s and 110s.

Here is the Honda Trail:

https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+cub&rlz=1C1OPRB_enUS558US558&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinkbnL8sPMAhVL5SYKHbjYAAoQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=679#tbm=isch&q=honda+trail+90

Here is the Honda Cub:

https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+cub&rlz=1C1OPRB_enUS558US558&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinkbnL8sPMAhVL5SYKHbjYAAoQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=679#tbm=isch&q=honda+c50


This is my original bike before I modded new engine and new fuel tank:

http://www.roketa.com/product/product_detail.jsp?cateID=1&sonCateID=0&proID=59565


I get so many compliments on the bike from everyone that sees it. They all think its a restoration. Very surprised to hear when I tell them its brand new and just had it delivered to my front door from China.




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[FastDoc]

Thanks, Adjuster.

Something about that bike that 'speaks' to me. Is yours a 125? How fast does it cruise?

[Adjuster]

Yes I installed a 125cc fully automatic. It will do around 55mph. Easy cruising around 40mph. If I had to do it again and I may still do it anyway I would go with a 125cc 4 speed with clutch. The bike has good power once you get it moving but because of my 225lbs of weight and the auto transmission take offs are a little slow to get going. 1st gear and a clutch would fix this issue. The engine is so easy to change out. I can cradle the engine in one arm like a little baby and remove the two bolts holding it in with the other arm and reverse for the new engine going in.


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[2LZ]

Spring is here and the robins have been busy in Volcano.

[Sport Rider]

Spring is here and the robins have been busy in Volcano.

funny....yesterday I worked from home. happened to leave the garage door open most of the day. (friendly neighborhood) Came out this morning to go to work. had to move my dirt bike helmet off the Nomad. A bird had started to carry in materials to begin the nest build. :doh:

[FastDoc]

Beautiful pic 2LZ. Better than woodpeckers

[2LZ]

Beautiful pic 2LZ. Better than woodpeckers

LOL! You remember that. It's STILL a scourge! I convinced one a couple weeks ago to stop banging on my shingles.

[SeerAtlas]

In the loosest of terms. LOL

That "Dog" likes 2LZ more than his Mother In Law does!

LOL, I think my resident squirrel would kick his azz :) no offense:)

[SeerAtlas]

It is a China bike Honda Cub/Trail clone. The original Honda Cub/Trail 50s, 70s, 90s and 110s.

Here is the Honda Trail:

https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+cub&rlz=1C1OPRB_enUS558US558&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinkbnL8sPMAhVL5SYKHbjYAAoQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=679#tbm=isch&q=honda+trail+90

Here is the Honda Cub:

https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+cub&rlz=1C1OPRB_enUS558US558&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinkbnL8sPMAhVL5SYKHbjYAAoQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=679#tbm=isch&q=honda+c50


This is my original bike before I modded new engine and new fuel tank:

http://www.roketa.com/product/product_detail.jsp?cateID=1&sonCateID=0&proID=59565


I get so many compliments on the bike from everyone that sees it. They all think its a restoration. Very surprised to hear when I tell them its brand new and just had it delivered to my front door from China.




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went fishing off a bike many years ago. trail to lake was so cluttered with boulders, sand/rocks and mud , was horrendous going on my 350 yammy, finally gave up and parked the bike and started hiking- still tough! About an hour later as i was approaching the lake, lo and behold, here comes a 250 lb fat guy on a trail 90!!! no problemo:) only other guy i saw up there! (fishing was GOOD! lol)

[2LZ]

LOL, I think my resident squirrel would kick his azz :) no offense:)

Believe it or not, I've seen that little ba---rd run down a jack rabbit! It's blisteringly fast, can cut unbelievable tight corners and is viscous as the day is long....but it had no idea how brutally that rabbit could kick! LOL! It was a short lived victory.

[SeerAtlas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3rvIltj1c

[Azhule]

Just snapped a shot of this 'copper' colored bird, I think it's a "Wood Thrush" based on the back/head/wings being a bright/beautiful copper and the belly/face being white with spots :D

Mrs. has been feeding the birds lately, next time I see the 12 Doves, 3 Blue Jays, 2 Hawks, 1 Eagle, and several Owls around our yard I will try and snag a pic of them... but it's hard when we have a cat tries to hunt (and catch) any sized bird :hehe:

Reason I feel this is "pic of the day" worthy... it's a rare bird in my area, they are usually a few states East of here :clap:

[Azhule]

Another 'rare bird sighting' in our area, an 'Albino Dove' (a white dove of some kind) hanging out with Common Ground Doves, Ravens, and several small birds that didn't sow up in the pic (Warblers, Sparrows, etc.).

Still trying to get a picture of a "Painted Bunting", the family of "Wood Thrush", and this little Turquoise bird I haven't found it's breed just yet... they show up and disappear before I can get my crappy camera ready :hehe:

[BlackBike]

Painted bunting, I call it the clown bird. All those colors look like he just flew threw a paint factory
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Painted_Bunting_by_Dan_Pancamo.jpg
We have them down here
Bird photography is difficult be cause birds have wings. This from paintedbuntings.org
http://www.paintedbuntings.org/sites/default/files/faq/male_painted_bunting.jpg

[2LZ]

.....but it's hard when we have a cat tries to hunt (and catch) any sized bird :hehe:


Kinda like this?

[FastDoc]

I don't know, I think the cat has at least a 50/50 chance.

The eagle is engineered to catch fish. Maybe some small rodents. Snakes lizards and such.

None of these things have 18 sharp claws and 1/2" fangs and are preditors in their own right with lightning reflexes and fast thinking.

With that said, 50/50 is NOT odds I'd be willing to take ;-)

[FastDoc]

Another 'rare bird sighting' in our area, an 'Albino Dove' (a white dove of some kind) hanging out with Common Ground Doves, Ravens, and several small birds that didn't sow up in the pic (Warblers, Sparrows, etc.).

Still trying to get a picture of a "Painted Bunting", the family of "Wood Thrush", and this little Turquoise bird I haven't found it's breed just yet... they show up and disappear before I can get my crappy camera ready :hehe:

I really love the bird pics. I'm not a birder per se but I appreciate God's own flying machines and think they are beautiful and skillful and interesting.

[SpudRider]

I really love the bird pics. I'm not a birder per se but I appreciate God's own flying machines and think they are beautiful and skillful and interesting.

X2. :tup:

[cheesy]

We had a Scarlet Tanager staring at us through our kitchen window Sunday afternoon but we were too slow with the camera. First one we'd ever seen.

[Mag00]

I ran across this little guy this weekend. My first sighting.

[2LZ]

We had a Scarlet Tanager staring at us through our kitchen window Sunday afternoon but we were too slow with the camera. First one we'd ever seen.

Beautiful birds! We have a pair or two come through sometimes and visit our feeders but wow are they skittish. You're lucky if you get a fleeting look at them. We've never been able to catch them on film.

[katoranger]

I don't know, I think the cat has at least a 50/50 chance.

The eagle is engineered to catch fish. Maybe some small rodents. Snakes lizards and such.

None of these things have 18 sharp claws and 1/2" fangs and are preditors in their own right with lightning reflexes and fast thinking.

With that said, 50/50 is NOT odds I'd be willing to take ;-)

Neighbors dog found that out.

[Azhule]

Finally snapped a pic of lil' Blue/Turquoise :D fast little bugger :p

[Krasi_BG]

The descendants! Ages 11, 7 and 5. Ignore the fourth one in the shot with the "love handles". :D

Ask me how wide is the grin under my helmet, and how high up is my nose! :D:D:D

[FastDoc]

Awesome picture. You have a lot to smile about.

[SpudRider]

Awesome picture. You have a lot to smile about.

X2; thanks for posting the great photo. :tup:

[cheesy]

Found this little bugger hiding in my backyard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-06-01%2017.21.06_zps6l1fo4j3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-06-01%2017.21.06_zps6l1fo4j3.jpg.html)

[Mag00]

So what's for dinner?

[2LZ]

Mount Shasta, on our way to Oregon a couple weeks ago to pick up a pair of RX3's.

[Mag00]

This guy was standing guard. I had to bribe him with flies.

[FastDoc]

All the more reason to always travel with a pocket full of flies

Cheesy, do you still see the fawn? Is she still around?

[cheesy]

All the more reason to always travel with a pocket full of flies

Cheesy, do you still see the fawn? Is she still around?

I still see her on occasion. She likes to munch our flowers.

[BlackBike]

hope i don't offend any vegetarians/vegans (what every they call themselves) but i need to tell my story from yesterday.

I went to a burn pit fire call, no big deal. Anyway, on the low road going out traveling 30 mph a doe jumped out of the tall grass totally unseen on my front pickup bumper and I straddled her under my low pickup truck killing her. I didn't look back. When I left the f. D. I noticed a little damage on the driver side air dam. So I said let me see if she was still there 1 hr later. Yes, so I pushed her more in the tall grass and returned with sharp knife and left gut pile. Called my buddy FRENCHIE and I had it 50% butchered when he got there he took most of it and I took choice parts . Cleaned well and debone and froze maybe 8-10 lbs of meat. I watch that meat eater hunt show so that was my inspiration. That was the first I did by myself. First deer and didn't get to shoot it. Got to figure some way to eat it now (will probably put in that smoker cabinet).

[Weldangrind]

hope i don't offend any vegetarians/vegans (what every they call themselves) but i need to tell my story from yesterday.

I went to a burn pit fire call, no big deal. Anyway, on the low road going out traveling 30 mph a doe jumped out of the tall grass totally unseen on my front pickup bumper and I straddled her under my low pickup truck killing her. I didn't look back. When I left the f. D. I noticed a little damage on the driver side air dam. So I said let me see if she was still there 1 hr later. Yes, so I pushed her more in the tall grass and returned with sharp knife and left gut pile. Called my buddy FRENCHIE and I had it 50% butchered when he got there he took most of it and I took choice parts . Cleaned well and debone and froze maybe 8-10 lbs of meat. I watch that meat eater hunt show so that was my inspiration. That was the first I did by myself. First deer and didn't get to shoot it. Got to figure some way to eat it now (will probably put in that smoker cabinet).

Good for you for not letting her go to waste. My vote is the smoker.

[BlackBike]

Update , those back strap Rondelles carefully cleaned , pounded, and pan fried in coconut oil with gravey base with onions Worcestershire sauce garlic and salt and pepper was fantastic. Not gamey at all. Surprisingly good, served with salad and mixed vegetables. Dove meat is stronger which I regularly hunt (not my favorite but taught to eat all I hunt).

[Merlin]

hope i don't offend any vegetarians/vegans (what every they call themselves) but i need to tell my story from yesterday.

.

The story may not be rude but your comment about what ever they call them self was going out of your way to be rude. :shrug:

[Mag00]

hope i don't offend any vegetarians/vegans (what every they call themselves) but i need to tell my story from yesterday.



They call themselves PNETA, (people not eating tasty animals).

[Swampy]

Update , those back strap Rondelles carefully cleaned , pounded, and pan fried in coconut oil with gravey base with onions Worcestershire sauce garlic and salt and pepper was fantastic. Not gamey at all. Surprisingly good, served with salad and mixed vegetables. Dove meat is stronger which I regularly hunt (not my favorite but taught to eat all I hunt).

Congrats on the venison and kudos for not letting it go to waste. The back straps are my favorite part right behind the heart. One trick is to let the meat age and naturally break down the fibers. That's the reason deer are "hung" for a few days. I love me some Dove........mmmmmmm

I have no problems with a vegetarian lifestyle as long as they don't have a problem with my meat eating lifestyle. It's all good.

[2LZ]

Congrats on the venison and kudos for not letting it go to waste. The back straps are my favorite part right behind the heart. One trick is to let the meat age and naturally break down the fibers. That's the reason deer are "hung" for a few days. I love me some Dove........mmmmmmm

I have no problems with a vegetarian lifestyle as long as they don't have a problem with my meat eating lifestyle. It's all good.

Believe me gang, I used to work for this schmuck. I could count on being alone, buried and running the place, every dove opener, every deer opener, every waterfowl opener and most of the season, every upland game opener, etc.....
The boy likes his game.

[2LZ]

Keep the cold boyz flowin'......

[BlackBike]

He sure likes his apple juice! :hehe:

Great pic of the day!

[2LZ]

Had the Zongs out this evening....stopped into a saloon for some refreshment. We were tired, road weary....but the Zongs...no. They were ready to roll, ready to run wild. We thought best to tie 'em up while we shook the dust off and grabbed some refreshment. Probably a smart idea.........
Don't let yer Zong's loose until they're ready for pasture!

[Bruce's]

That deck you built last year sure looks great 2lz !

[katoranger]

Made sure the steeds stayed put at the hitchin post.

[FastDoc]

I just noticed that! They ARE tied to the post. That's great. Very 'West'. Good to know they won't be a wanderin' while you're a imbibing. ��

[Weldangrind]

Bikes can be like a horse that smells the barn. Gotta keep 'em hitched.

[2LZ]

That deck you built last year sure looks great 2lz !

Thanks Bruce's! Just did a "year two" oiling on it last weekend. Good for 5-6 years now. Just gave the "sleeping cowboy" in the corner a fresh coat too. Kinda hard to see.... Look for the red bandana.

[katoranger]

My little girl.

http://www.parsonssun.com/special_sections/page_a10232fc-96ec-5222-b772-e67ab361cf75.html

[FastDoc]

Nice article Katoranger! Awesome and thanks for sharing the link.

[Weldangrind]

My little girl.

http://www.parsonssun.com/special_sections/page_a10232fc-96ec-5222-b772-e67ab361cf75.html

Way to go, Elise! Just like the girls in my house, the shoes are the favourite part of the outfit.

I confess, I want a pair of shorts like Gavin is holding on page 25.

[Swampy]

Here is a picture from a family camping trip a couple of weeks ago. Fallen Leaf Lake right next to Lake Tahoe Ca. Great place to snorkel for crawdads, way cold from snow runoff.

[Azhule]

Insane reflections and 'swirls' (optical illusion) in the mountains. Thanks for sharing :)

[2LZ]

Insane reflections and 'swirls' (optical illusion) in the mountains. Thanks for sharing :)

Swampy....he goes to all the cool places....and left me at the office to cover. :-p

[Sport Rider]

extra wheel....

[Swampy]

Swampy....he goes to all the cool places....and left me at the office to cover. :-p

2LZ always used to hate my vacations because he was the only one I could trust to run the place while I was gone. He did get real good at knowing the various hunting season opening dates and I could always count on a sour mood from him as they approached. As my attitude improved as his would go downhill.

What he doesn’t mention was I never denied a vacation request from him and ALWAYS had his back. We had many good times working together and it shows cause we are still buds today.

Rock On 2LZ! “There’s a cat on the roof!!!”

[2LZ]

2lz always used to hate my vacations because he was the only one i could trust to run the place while i was gone. He did get real good at knowing the various hunting season opening dates and i could always count on a sour mood from him as they approached. As my attitude improved as his would go downhill.

What he doesn’t mention was i never denied a vacation request from him and always had his back. We had many good times working together and it shows cause we are still buds today.

Rock on 2lz! “there’s a cat on the roof!!!”

yadda yadda yadda!!! ;-)

[2LZ]

Grey fox in the yard. Hopefully gophering....

[FastDoc]

Nice pic 2LZ.

While in Sonora last week I also enjoyed seeing a few foxes at my friends backyard 'wildlife sanctuary/feeding station' :-)

Beautiful animals. Sorta halfway between a canine and a feline in appearance and behavior.

[2LZ]

Nice pic 2LZ.

Beautiful animals. Sorta halfway between a canine and a feline in appearance and behavior.

Thanks for noticing that! The fox walks, stalks and pounces like a cat....and is the only canine that can climb straight up a pine tree like a cat. Very cool animals.

[BlackBike]

Thanks for noticing that! The fox walks, stalks and pounces like a cat....and is the only canine that can climb straight up a pine tree like a cat. Very cool animals.

Interesting, I use to see lots of foxes but now haven't seen them so much, but have sighted bobcats. :hmm: Perhaps they are taking turns ruling the neighborhood?

They Use to say there were big cats around here but I always have had my doubts, ranchers and big cats usually don't get along.

[FastDoc]

I would think that big cats like the taste of ranchers and would get along on that basis at least ;-)

[BlackBike]

I would think that big cats like the taste of ranchers and would get along on that basis at least ;-)

I would imigine it's the rifles that cause the dispute

[Swampy]

I would imigine it's the rifles that cause the dispute

Or settle it........

[2LZ]

Saw some of the new string of "yard crew" in training for weed eating out the kitchen window last night.

[cheesy]

You, too, 2LZ.

We had three does and five fawns eating our flowers last night. I was too busy shooing them away to take pics.

[2LZ]

You, too, 2LZ.

We had three does and five fawns eating our flowers last night. I was too busy shooing them away to take pics.

I feel your pain. Everyone who comes up and visits..."Oh! How cute!" Look honey! Deer!"

When you live with them, they can become large rats. They get so used to you always being there, you don't exist anymore. We ended up putting in plastic plants and flowers in many of the outdoor pots....and they STILL pull them out and leave them on the ground.

I wish they'd stick to the weeds!

[BlackBike]

2lz great pickup, how many miles on the chevy?
i got 214k on my 01

die hard

[2LZ]

2lz great pickup, how many miles on the chevy?
i got 214k on my 01

die hard

It's a '97 with about 190k. Been a great truck. Still passes CA smog check too. It's now "out to pasture" instead of Mrs. 2LZ daily commuter. I want it to last as a "dump/Lowes/Home Depot" runner....or when we need a second 4X4 in the Winter.

[BlackBike]

My pic of the day. Still looks good when I decide to wash her. Has been great highway pickup. Has lived whole life under that carport so sun has not killed the paint. About 214k miles and everything works (yes AC especially) My first showroom new vehicle. Will trade off in a couple of years and go back to just one steering wheel (silver 1/2 ton ford pickup probably)
6931

[Weldangrind]

Nice truck, BB! I just bought an '01 4x4 with a 6.0 and 143,000 miles, for towing my holiday trailer. It's very thirsty. It has the same extended cab and 8' box as yours.

[2LZ]

My pic of the day. Still looks good when I decide to wash her. Has been great highway pickup. Has lived whole life under that carport so sun has not killed the paint. About 214k miles and everything works (yes AC especially) My first showroom new vehicle. Will trade off in a couple of years and go back to just one steering wheel (silver 1/2 ton ford pickup probably)
6931

All those great years and flawless service with a Chevy and you'll be getting a Ford!? ;-)

[FastDoc]

Nice truck!

Roger also has a long bed/long cab and they can be fun to park and manuver but they work and ride great.

[katoranger]

Nice truck, BB! I just bought an '01 4x4 with a 6.0 and 143,000 miles, for towing my holiday trailer. It's very thirsty. It has the same extended cab and 8' box as yours.

The 4.8l wasn't cutting it?

[Weldangrind]

The 4.8l wasn't cutting it?

Nope. Couldn't go anywhere that wasn't level grade. Moreover, Mrs. Weldangrind and Winnie the Shop Dog can travel with me. It was a nuisance to take two vehicles, even though our trips were short. Now we can go wherever our wallets permit.

[BlackBike]

2lz ....I guess it's dumb thinking but got turned off of Chevy with the whole bailout thing in 08 and I just never really liked the latest design. Kind seems fat and bulky with sheet work. Also those square fenders never really done it for me.

I do many highway miles and they say the Ford gets 26mpg . Me likie.

PS, understand the importance of 4x4s in snow country

I like the looks of those GIANT AIR CONDITIONING VENTS :hehe: very important "way down texas way".

http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201bb08ae89b3970d-pi

[BlackBike]

Nice truck, BB! I just bought an '01 4x4 with a 6.0 and 143,000 miles, for towing my holiday trailer. It's very thirsty. It has the same extended cab and 8' box as yours.

Yep, they are a train worth of pickup but I can back in my ztr mower in that long bed up the ramps and store blowers and gear in my giant weather gard box (double wide double deep, they can bury me in it). I always talk up folks at the gas pump who own the 99-01 series, always thought they were such a nice design.

6.0 liter is like the 400cid moto (i believe) and my 5.3 is like the 350 Cid. That's a lot of truck but got a have it for towing :tup:

[Weldangrind]

I made a mistake; mine is a 2000, not '01.


The 6.0 is 366ci, and the 5.3 is 323ci. They're not really as big as they seem, but the LS engine design makes impressive power. The truck I just retired is 4.8, which is only 293ci.


I also like the '99 to '03 series, although I'd rather have an '04 to early '07. The cylinder deactivation nonsense started after that.

[2LZ]

2lz ....I guess it's dumb thinking but got turned off of Chevy with the whole bailout thing in 08 and I just never really liked the latest design. Kind seems fat and bulky with sheet work. Also those square fenders never really done it for me.

I do many highway miles and they say the Ford gets 26mpg . Me likie.

PS, understand the importance of 4x4s in snow country

I like the looks of those GIANT AIR CONDITIONING VENTS :hehe: very important "way down texas way".

http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201bb08ae89b3970d-pi

That's ok.... I still love my Chevy's and wouldn't think twice.....but my #1 rig will always be a Mopar. ;-) I'm wanting a new 4X4 Ram as my retirement truck. Got 5 more years to save!

[BlackBike]

That's ok.... I still love my Chevy's and wouldn't think twice.....but my #1 rig will always be a Mopar. ;-) I'm wanting a new 4X4 Ram as my retirement truck. Got 5 more years to save!

Yes those dodges have come a long way too. They are nice. Thought about the 1/2 ton diesel but hard to justify the engine $ markup and higher per gallon diesel price. Especially now with lower gasoline prices.

[2LZ]

For the next time you want to excite your garbage man on garbage day.

[BlackBike]

For the next time you want to excite your garbage man on garbage day.

GOTTI: Did you take care of that thing?
BOSCO: The thing at the club? Or the thing on 12th?
GOTTI: No, the thing at Rocco’s.
BOSCO: Oh, that thing. Fugetaboutit. It’s done. Just the way you asked.

[Weldangrind]

This is for Ariel Red Hunter.

7099

[FastDoc]

Where did you see that Ariel, Weld? Very neat!

[FastDoc]

For the next time you want to excite your garbage man on garbage day.

You have an evil streak, you know that, right? ;-)

[Weldangrind]

Where did you see that Ariel, Weld? Very neat!

It's actually JAP-based. I figured forum member Ariel Red Hunter would appreciate it, as do the rest of us. I spotted it at the Downtown Abbotsford Car Show.

[2LZ]

My in-laws dog really loves me. Very friendly.....

[Mag00]

For some of you non desert dwellers

[cheesy]

Three unsupervised mechanics attempted to build a railroad track today. It wasn't pretty.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-09-09%2015.40.37_zpsnntx7hld.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-09-09%2015.40.37_zpsnntx7hld.jpg.html)

[cheesy]

The only way to do a marshmallow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-09-03%2019.11.59-1_zpsjeeg49eq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-09-03%2019.11.59-1_zpsjeeg49eq.jpg.html)

[Weldangrind]

Ew. Not how I do marshmallows.

[cheesy]

Ew. Not how I do marshmallows.

The only way. It's Eli's favorite way now, too.

Speaking of Eli...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-09-11%2019.15.29_zpsxuuq0kgg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-09-11%2019.15.29_zpsxuuq0kgg.jpg.html)

Sitting on Dad's lap after Dad's hockey team won their championship game.

[Swampy]

Heading upriver at Sunset in Nor-Cal for an overnighter on an island. It's rare I can take a good picture.

[cheesy]

I know you are my mom but please don't BS me. Also, change me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-10-14%2016.56.15_zpsbztkombj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-10-14%2016.56.15_zpsbztkombj.jpg.html)

[FastDoc]

Heading upriver at Sunset in Nor-Cal for an overnighter on an island. It's rare I can take a good picture.

Beautiful pic. Somewhere on the Delta?

[FastDoc]

I know you are my mom but please don't BS me. Also, change me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-10-14%2016.56.15_zpsbztkombj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-10-14%2016.56.15_zpsbztkombj.jpg.html)

You must be an expert at understanding Infantspeak, Cheezeman!

But I bet you're right.

As I see it about 6 years to learning how to ride a two wheeler.... :-)

[Mag00]

Insane colors on this bug

[cheesy]

:tup:That's a heck of a bug.

[Adjuster]

Very cool bug picture!



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[BlackBike]

https://cdn4.thegrommet.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/473x355/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/e/heromockup_2_1.jpg

[FastDoc]

That looks like a great idea until you have to breathe...

[Swampy]

Beautiful pic. Somewhere on the Delta?

Upper Sacramaento River near Chico.

[FastDoc]

I spent a lot of time on the Delta more out by Stockton. Looked familiar :-)

[cheesy]

https://cdn4.thegrommet.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/473x355/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/e/heromockup_2_1.jpg
Not if you've had a gyro for lunch.

[cheesy]

A Spud Moon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-11-05%2014.38.55_zpsmunwj82d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-11-05%2014.38.55_zpsmunwj82d.jpg.html)

I'll grab my hat on the way out.

[Azhule]

Someone will have to start a "Go Fund Me" to help buy Spud a new pair of shoes... I think one will be missing shortly :p

[katoranger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX6bBKmbGXA

[FastDoc]

Looks great!

Is that your property Kato?

Looks like a county park. Beautiful!

[FastDoc]

My contribution for today.

Obviously, this was a GOOD DAY.

[katoranger]

Looks great!

Is that your property Kato?

Looks like a county park. Beautiful!

That is our yard.

[FastDoc]

I knew you had beautiful property Kato but that place really is something special.

[BlackBike]

Like the Nike slogan...just mow it

[FastDoc]

Or, MC Hammer:

'Can't mow that..."

Or Devo:

"Mow it. Mow it good..."

[BlackBike]

Check out this pic of my finger. And by the way, see the Amazon locker at. 7- 11. In San Antonio New to me
7745

7746
Beeville texas , taken at a restaurant. today . Look likes Mayberry rfd . Had a great ayce salad wagon. they refrigerate the plates

[2LZ]

What the heck is an Amazon box?....and BTW, that's an awesome finger!

[FastDoc]

Kato's newest mower. Why push when you can pedal?

[BlackBike]

What the heck is an Amazon box?....and BTW, that's an awesome finger!

Amazon where house in town so I guess they truck deliveries to this locker for customer self pick up. Probably free with Amazon prime. I know some stuff is delivered within hours if u live in an amazon city. I don't know first time I seen this.

[katoranger]

Kato's newest mower. Why push when you can pedal?

Just need to install the 80cc motor.

[BlackBike]

Just need to install the 80cc motor.

A true riding mower;)

[katoranger]

Afternoon homeschool project. We have lots of "hedge" balls. AKA Osage Oranges.

Built from junk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA6hLaClzqc

[cheesy]

Mrs. C and Owen.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2016-11-13%2014.35.53_zpsz43jmmic.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2016-11-13%2014.35.53_zpsz43jmmic.jpg.html)

[cheesy]

A good friend passed away last week. He called Boise home and had many friends in the Chicago area. He was a fixed gear cyclist, dog lover, artist, golfer, Trekkie, chef, brewer, essayist, and a voracious reader.

A couple of us who couldn't get out to Boise got together and drank a toast in his honor. I think he would have approved.
https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/438/31751415942_3a1de75bb5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QnLiKU)
Godspeed Chromey.

[BlackBike]

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[BlackBike]

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just snapped these pics . Sometimes I will get a pair of these guys in the 2 giant river texas live oak trees I live under and bedlam ensues. This birds vocalizations will flat roll you out of bed. . Visitors usually are terrified ...listen

http://www.audubon.org/sites/default/files/BARROW_5.pairhootin-it-up_FLbe.mp3?uuid=5887a8b71ee17

I also have just heard great horned owls now down here in the Nueces river area in the last 2 years. Also believe I may have heard a long eared owl but not sure yet.

Owls are just plain cool birds

[katoranger]

Some more buggy action. She picks up some speed after the 5 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uOXNT9jTiM

[Weldangrind]

You're the best Dad ever! I enjoyed every minute of that.

[cheesy]

:D :tup:

Keep it up, kato, and next thing you know, you'll be the pit crew chief on Saturday nights at the clay oval.

[katoranger]

It saw many hours of riding today.

[cheesy]

This is a bit wordy but here's the story of this pic.

Spent most of this week in Colorado helping the Mountain States rep deal with a perceived panic. So called panic took me a few minutes to diagnose, an hour to fix and two hours of testing to prove to him that it was fixed. Anyway, as I booked most of the week for this four hour problem, we had time to kill. So we decided to meet with a customer up in Kremmling. We spoke with the customer the night before to let him know when we'd be there. Get to Kremmling and no customer. Call him and he's in Denver, where we came from. He was called to Denver and forgot to call us.

So, we have the whole day to ourselves. We each book a cabin at the campground in town and head into Parshall for dinner. Definitely, get the cheeseburger at the Parshall Inn. Huff wants to show me where he hunts, so we head up the hill. 3/4 of the way up we find snow on the road and the unladen 2wd pick up is struggling. We decide that discretion is the better part of valor and head back down.

We stopped and I got this shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2017-03-22%2017.26.34_zpskfc5x5ci.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2017-03-22%2017.26.34_zpskfc5x5ci.jpg.html)

:tup:

[Azhule]

I see how it is Cheez... you are not even 50 minutes away, have days of free time, and you can't say "Hi" to the local China Riders... I tell you, the nerve of some people!!! :hehe:

All kidding aside;

Looks like a great spot to bring some bikes and ride, not much a spot for hunting

[cheesy]

I see how it is Cheez... you are not even 50 minutes away, have days of free time, and you can't say "Hi" to the local China Riders... I tell you, the nerve of some people!!! :hehe:

All kidding aside;

Looks like a great spot to bring some bikes and ride, not much a spot for hunting

Well, hell. Now I know.

We never did get to the hunting spot but I counted something like fifty Mulies just on the ride up. My issue with hunting in a place like this is all the hills go up.

[BlackBike]

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[Swampy]

We go to the coast each year for two weeks to harvest loads of seafood. Abalone are one of the critters we chase while there. First picture shows this years trip with my son near the top of the rope after getting limits. Was the first year for the guy at the bottom and he wasn't thrilled with the accent....... Second picture is after the climb, much happier. Last one shows how flat calm it was this year. Easy limits.

[bogieboy]

been a little while for this thread... figured it would be a good spot to drop a pic i took yesterday....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/37237100176_ea0e87695a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YJvSyy)scoob swamp (https://flic.kr/p/YJvSyy) by K Uittenbogaard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159726494@N04/), on Flickr

[Darkrider]

Snapped this yesterday between patrols when i was out on the bike. This was the second ride i have taken since getting injured.

https://i.imgur.com/3dWchs6.jpg

And well snapped this just after getting the smoker goin.. lol

https://i.imgur.com/HnOw7Fm.jpg

[BlackBike]

For something you weren't expecting to have, that tank is awesome and makes that bike stand proud. Very classy

Ps...bbq and food pics always welcome:hehe:

[wheelbender6]

Reminds me of some of my mountain bike rides in Phoenix. You have to pry those seeds off your skin with a couple of rocks. The needles will poke right through leather gloves.
http://www.dinfo.gr/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/asximi-mera-31.jpg

[BlackBike]

http://chinariders.ne

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[Darkrider]

For something you weren't expecting to have, that tank is awesome and makes that bike stand proud. Very classy

Ps...bbq and food pics always welcome:hehe:

Yea, It gets a lot of complements wherever i stop lol. Now i just need to get the rest of the cosmetics up to par. Kind of planning on doing a bit of dechroming on the engine. Main reason for this is because the chrome has flaked off portions of it. So if i am replacing the part anyway...might as well go for the wrinkle black part in its place.

Will keep that in mind when it comes to the smoker pics lol

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[Darkrider]

Food pr0n? Lol Just a batch of Jerky completed tonight and a pic of the Dehydrator i use. Basically I either use the Smoker or the Dehydrator to make jerky. The 10 lbs i prepared this weekend was all dehydrator as it can process about 5 lbs at a time..

https://i.imgur.com/Ch1lHj4.jpg
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[2LZ]

OH! Jerky! Thank the Lord! I scrolled down and thought it was a new litter-less cat box!

[JerryHawk250]

:lmao: So i'm not the only one that thought the same thing?OH! Jerky! Thank the Lord! I scrolled down and thought it was a new litter-less cat box!

[BlackBike]

Bet that's good stuff. Makes me want some

:tup:

[Darkrider]

Bet that's good stuff. Makes me want some

:tup:

Pretty much everyone who has had it has said it has been the best batch yet. Might play around with ground beef jerky this week.
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[BlackBike]

And Turkey jerky..thats some good stuff too

I just lost 10 pounds, now here I go:ohno:

[Darkrider]

And Turkey jerky..thats some good stuff too

I just lost 10 pounds, now here I go:ohno:

I have been told to try that as well at some stage. Most likely picking up ground beef tomorrow to do some Cracked Pepper ground beef jerky... And if i am not mistaken it is possible to get ground Turkey...hmmmm
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[bogieboy]

had a nother opportunity to go on a small photoshoot with the car....

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[Weldangrind]

Looks like a beautiful Fall day.

[2LZ]

Her and her dad went out to the Sac Gun Club for a little fun today....of course, while I went to work.

Between the two of them they brought a S&W M&P 9mm and 40. Two M1 Garand's, one M1 Carbine, a Lee Enfield 303 and a 1911.
This is her with my Lee Enfield. It kicks like a mule, compared to much of today's modern units. Not bad for the first five shots, no scope and a good cross wind @ 100 yards.

Now they get to do what they really love to do together.....reload!

[wheelbender6]

I have an Enfield Rifle too, but mine is considerably older.

[Darkrider]

Last guns i shot were a pair of SKSs and a Mosin–Nagant all of which on my wedding day lol

[cheesy]

My Dad has an Enfield #5 with a flash hider. Sounds like a cannon and I can attest to the mule kick.

[pistolclass]

I like where this thread is going.:clap:

[Mag00]

Taken from my back porch. Actually I created it in Vue years ago and found it today.

[Musictrek]

Taken from my back porch. Actually I created it in Vue years ago and found it today.
The Hawk has Landed!

[Mag00]

I have an Enfield Rifle too, but mine is considerably older.

Not enough pictures

[2LZ]

The very first selfy.

[JerryHawk250]

You know you had a hard day and it's time to go to bed when.....

[jsumd]

Not enough pictures

I love shooting black powder pistols! I bought one last summer and can't get enough of it.

[JerryHawk250]

1860 44 caliber Army black powder revolver replica . I had a 50 caliber Kentucky long rifle that I used for deer hunting.

[wheelbender6]

Nice sidearm. I have fired one of the early Navy revolvers (replica). Black powder shooting is a trip.

[jsumd]

mine is a 1851 navy made by pietta

[Darkrider]

As i mentioned in the "What did you buy" thread. The wife and i adopted this little guy

https://i.imgur.com/vtle6js.jpg


This is one of the few clear pics i got of him so far lol. Not quite sure what breed he is as all the paperwork indicated was that he was a Domestic Short Hair Brown Tabby. His coloration reminds me a lot of a Manx i had years ago. But all in all it has been interesting getting to know this little 5 month old 5 lb bundle of energy named Marcus

[BlackBike]

Marcus doesn't know it, but he won life's lottery

[Darkrider]

Marcus doesn't know it, but he won life's lottery

oh i am sure he will figure it out with how he has gotten spoiled so far. :lmao::yay:

[JerryHawk250]

I took a ride on the Hawk today out to one of the local festivals. They had almost 200 old cars and trucks.

[JerryHawk250]

A few more pictures

[Darkrider]

Lets bring this thread into 2018 with some kitties lol

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[2LZ]

Had my good buddy up a while back. Doin' a wee bit of drinkin' and it was cold out, so the Winter hats came out, as did the camera phones.
I felt inspired so I had a window sticker made in black and white. He's really gonna hate me now when he spots this. Never get hammered around 2LZ. You think he'd know better by now..........

[BlackBike]

With friends like these ...

[Sport Rider]

Reflections.....

[JerryHawk250]

Ohhh! Pretty.:tup:

[cheesy]

When you work from home on a snow day, you clear away the snow when the phone isn't ringing.
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[Sport Rider]

When you work from home on a snow day, you clear away the snow when the phone isn't ringing.


I did this while the phone wasn't ringing. :)

[cheesy]

Snow ride.
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[BlackBike]

(Snow ride) 🎵 take it easy 🎸🎶

[Sport Rider]

almost done.....

[JerryHawk250]

Awesome job.:tup: really coming out nice.

[cheesy]

almost done.....

Ya know, there really aren't enough tools on the floor.:hehe:

[Sport Rider]

Ya know, there really aren't enough tools on the floor.:hehe:

Don't be interrupting a master mechanic at work. :p :D

[Azhule]

Ya know, there really aren't enough tools on the floor.:hehe:

That's how you know the project is almost done, only a 10mm wrench sitting around :hehe:

[cheesy]

That's how you know the project is almost done, only a 10mm wrench sitting around :hehe:

That's usually missing and it was just in your hand.

[cheesy]

Spotted resting under the front axle of my Jeep Saturday afternoon.
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[Sir kayakalot]

Saw two ystrdy on my bike ride. Snapped a pic of this one.