Super User senile1 Posted July 2, 2019 Super User Posted July 2, 2019 This was taken at the iconic Valley of the Ten Peaks at Moraine Lake in Canada's Banff National Park. There isn't much of a hike to get to this and my wife and I like challenging hikes. However, the road and parking lot leading back to Moraine Lake is typically full and closed by 6:00 am in the busy hiking season of summer. We left our lodging at 3:30 am to get there early enough to get in and then we waited until the sun came up. It was the only way to get the pics of this magnificent area and we weren't going to miss it. 11 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 Miss BreeZo sure is one Happy Pup ~ A-Jay 8 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 7:35 AM, Jigfishn10 said: Slowly became the team's #1 starter this year. His last 2 games he went the distance with a low pitch count and this game he went 4 innings, they play 7 at this level. He needs to try to get his shoulders more in line with his hips to avoid arm problems in the future. Look at videos of Nolan Ryan to get a good example of what I am talking about. Been there (arm troubles) as a college athlete and have been coaching 13 years. That puts a lot of stress on the elbow tendons and bicep muscle. 1 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 An old "All American" wishes you all a Happy Independence Day! 8 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 3, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 3, 2019 A 10 inch auger and 2 inch plastic gas main don’t mix and creates an interesting situation for a couple hours. It also creates a lot of paperwork and a very very expensive bill. 4 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, 12poundbass said: plastic gas main Seriously? Plastic? I had no idea. Just having a chat with the barkeeper at the Marriot Marquis in DC. 7 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 @J Francho...sticking around another day?...maybe I'll run into you up on the mall tomorrow....as sparse as it will be, should be easy 1 2 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, 12poundbass said: A 10 inch auger and 2 inch plastic gas main don’t mix and creates an interesting situation for a couple hours. It also creates a lot of paperwork and a very very expensive bill. Plastic surprises me to, must have been a low pressure main? Small strip plaza, maybe? Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 3, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, J Francho said: Seriously? Plastic? I had no idea Sarcasm that a plastic gas main is no match for an auger? Or are you serious that you didn’t know plastic natural gas (I should have mentioned the natural gas part the first time)mains existed? Just now, Jigfishn10 said: Plastic surprises me to, must have been a low pressure main? Small strip plaza, maybe? All natural gas main will be switched over to plastic (with the exception of high pressure) in the not so distant future. Plastic mains have been common practice since the late 70’s. Most distribution lines (that feed houses, buildings, etc.) are 60 psi or less, most being less than 20 psi. Plastic is more durable, safer, and less maintenance than steel or cast iron. We still have cast iron mains active in Grand Rapids that date back to the 1880’s. They only have about 2 psi on them and have several patches on them but they’re still supplying gas. Those are the trouble spots in the winter and early spring when the ground moves from frost. 3 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 3, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, Choporoz said: @J Francho...sticking around another day?...maybe I'll run into you up on the mall tomorrow....as sparse as it will be, should be easy Maybe if you ask @J Francho nicely he’ll dress like this guy and he’ll stick out like a sore thumb. 4 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Choporoz said: @J Francho...sticking around another day?...maybe I'll run into you up on the mall tomorrow....as sparse as it will be, should be easy I was there Friday to Saturday to see my friends' band play at the 9:30 club. The only site seeing was down at the warf and a drink at The Brighton. I did get to witness the mayhem that is Stan's. Good wings there. I'm sure it's gonna be nuts tomorrow! 51 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: Sarcasm that a plastic gas main is no match for an auger? Or are you serious that you didn’t know plastic natural gas (I should have mentioned the natural gas part the first time)mains existed? All natural gas main will be switched over to plastic (with the exception of high pressure) in the not so distant future. Plastic mains have been common practice since the late 70’s. Most distribution lines (that feed houses, buildings, etc.) are 60 psi or less, most being less than 20 psi. Plastic is more durable, safer, and less maintenance than steel or cast iron. We still have cast iron mains active in Grand Rapids that date back to the 1880’s. They only have about 2 psi on them and have several patches on them but they’re still supplying gas. Those are the trouble spots in the winter and early spring when the ground moves from frost. I really thought they were all threaded iron pipe. I think it's code in NY to be a metal connector. Maybe not anymore. I suppose a breach or compromise is safer with a plastic main - no sparks. 1 Quote
Tim Kelly Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 If it's anything like here John then the supply pipe comes under different regulations than the consumer side (after the gas meter). You may well have to use threaded steel after the meter to the appliance, but the supply companies have a different set of circumstances. Much higher pressure and volumes, plus it's all underground. 1 1 Quote
Super User senile1 Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 12 hours ago, A-Jay said: Miss BreeZo sure is one Happy Pup ~ A-Jay That is a beautiful dog. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 3, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, Tim Kelly said: If it's anything like here John then the supply pipe comes under different regulations than the consumer side (after the gas meter). You may well have to use threaded steel after the meter to the appliance, but the supply companies have a different set of circumstances. Much higher pressure and volumes, plus it's all underground. Correct. It’s been about 12 years since I’ve installed gas in a home but back then threaded pipe was still being used and the flexible metal pipe was just starting to become popular. I don’t believe plastic is used past the meter here either. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted July 3, 2019 Super User Posted July 3, 2019 Sunrise at Smithville Lake on July 1st. I have missed this during my rehab. It is so good to be back on the water! 7 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Wonder if they're still good? (Photo: Mike Keeton) 1 1 1 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 12 hours ago, Harold Scoggins said: Wonder if they're still good? (Photo: Mike Keeton) Roll em in flour, bit of salt and pepper and good hot oil and they’d be delicious! 2 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 5, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2019 Fireworks are allowed in town here, and man do people take full advantage of it!! 5 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 Flyover, Arlington National Cemetery. 4 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 Sergeant James Gregory Johnston, KIA 6/25/19 Afghanistan, returns to his home in Texas. Honor him. 3 Quote
Russ E Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 Pork butt smoked low and slow for 15 hours over a blend of hickory and pecan. Fresh green beans and honey gold potatoes out of the garden. The only thing that could make it better is fresh sweet corn. It should be coming soon. 7 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 7, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 7, 2019 The launch isn’t the greatest and very narrow as you can see but well worth it. To quote Mr. Zona @Ztrain “this is where leprechauns and unicorns live” and it didn’t disappoint. 6 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 7, 2019 Super User Posted July 7, 2019 Yesterday I was complaining to my wife, that I was a little bummed out that I hadn't been able to fish as much as I'd like the past couple of weeks. Few minutes later, I got am email . . . . . #wellplayed A-Jay 2 5 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Yesterday I was complaining to my wife, that I was a little bummed out that I hadn't been able to fish as much as I'd like the past couple of weeks. Few minutes later, I got am email . . . . . #wellplayed A-Jay Yup, no matter how bad it seems to be, there’s always way too many more people with problems that make ours look like absolutely nothing. There’s been times when I’ve been feeling in a bit of a funk about something and then I realize that I’ve got it pretty darn good. 4 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 7, 2019 Super User Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Way north bass guy said: Yup, no matter how bad it seems to be, there’s always way too many more people with problems that make ours look like absolutely nothing. There’s been times when I’ve been feeling in a bit of a funk about something and then I realize that I’ve got it pretty darn good. No doubt ~ A-Jay Quote
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