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That is construction. Sometimes you can finesse things, but when something needs some persuading the BFH gets it done.

Agree 100% with all of that. Even down to the facepalm :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:Especially the facepalm

My wife’s rolling the 4Runner as a grocery getter and while the KO2s get her there year round she wants a new bumper and armor. I told her she has to wait until she hits another deer before we upgrade the bumper.

I’d keep them and roll them when things get sketchy on the trail or in camp when you hook the disco ball to the CB whip.

We are on about the same regiment. I’m about 2 miles from a rural private range and 9 out of 10 days I’m there alone. I try to take 2 bigger classes a year (Arizona November) and take about everything local clubs & ranges offer if the instructors are reputable. After that it’s just getting in...

You nailed it on the politics. It was the reason I finally hung things up. As for the LE while I’m friends with most of the local active and retired guys, it wasn’t something I ever really considered. I do however spend a good deal of time traveling for training $$$$ and spend 10 times what most...

Good on you for the firefighting. I volunteered about 20 years in 3 counties, 5 department and finally hung things up after being Chief for a few. Zero rewards in that position :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: So I’ve also seen people lose everything and as sad as it is it’s only things. I had...

I can relate to everything you said regarding your preps and the logistics with the wife. I’m very much in the same boat. Fortunately she has a lot of grit and has lived in this area her whole life. Hell, she was up at 5am to load horses this morning while I was still sleeping. I also get the...

Living in a Gorge we are landlocked with ansingle two lane road passing through our small town. With heavy snows every winter and fires common in summer 72 hour bags are a must in all our vehicles. My wife and I head 20 miles in opposite directions to work everyday. These bags are more”get home...

Thanks Grubworm, and yes between the physical labor, long days in what was usually off grid areas ( hence the reason we were there ) it weeded guys out pretty quick. Oh and the heights. Standing on a pole with a couple pencil size gaffs between you and the ground doesn't appeal to many. Feels...

My first summer job while in high school involved a shovel & chainsaw. Logging & building roads. Shortly after that I became a lineman where winching miles of cable and using a hoist was routine to the point you carried a chain hoist up the pole with you on your belt. Standing on a pole 40-60’...

Thank you Eric. The ironic part is I am usually Mr. emergency medical guy. Not that i really enjoy any part of it but lived in a busy fire station for a couple years as an FF/EMT and had been involved with EMS in some way or another for almost twenty years. So normally I have medical bags &...

Holy ginger beards!!! I remember back when mine was red, now days I make sure I shave well before Christmas. HO HO HO

Crazy story with "the lesson" being a very valuable piece to pay attention to. Listen to the locals. They are the ones that usually know the current or most recent conditions and if your vehicle is capable.

Great clip, a true classic and one of my favorites of the time along with Lawrence of Arabia. As for the Jeep...... DANNNNG!

Those were a staple growing up. Venison and chanterelles every fall, which was a nice break after summer of Salmon day after day.

While experience is gained over time on how to be more prepared and possibly recognize potential hazards, spend enough time on the trail and things are bound to happen. While I get sometimes "Sh*t just Happens" maybe by sharing the worst of our adventures we can save an OB member some...

Id say the same in SW Washington. While they used to be something we would only see on the eastern slope of the Cascades they are getting to be a regular site on the west side now.

Welcome from WA!

Oh my, at what point in your life does this happen or you let it to happen? An hopefully it doesn’t start with choices in off-road tires :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: