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[mike]

https://www.latimes.com/environment...ministration-privatize-national-parks-tourism

From the article:

At the urging of a controversial team of advisors, the Trump administration is mulling proposals to privatize national park campgrounds and further commercialize the parks with expanded Wi-Fi service, food trucks and even Amazon deliveries at tourist camp sites.

LOL – diversionary tactics from the wolves watching the henhouse. I hear apple pie will soon be up for a federal ban, too. Put your helmets on, the sky is falling.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

https://www.latimes.com/environment...ministration-privatize-national-parks-tourism

From the article:

At the urging of a controversial team of advisors, the Trump administration is mulling proposals to privatize national park campgrounds and further commercialize the parks with expanded Wi-Fi service, food trucks and even Amazon deliveries at tourist camp sites.

WTFart!? Why on earth would we want that! #idiocy

 

[Faust29]

WTFart!? Why on earth would we want that! #idiocy

Don't worry! Wolfie says it's all fake news! I'm headed back up to Main Divide to watch the coal rollers...

 

[Cyclotourist]

WTFart!? Why on earth would we want that! #idiocy

$$$$$$$$$$

 

[mtnbikej]

WTFart!? Why on earth would we want that! #idiocy

Ohhhh come on now.....what better way to see the sites of our NPS than with my head so far up my phone or iPad.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

Ohhhh come on now.....what better way to see the sites of our NPS than with my head so far up my phone or iPad.

I’ll bet the ebikers would vote for this sh!t
@Faust29 @Cyclotourist

 

[SnakeCharmer]

In other news...
I took the advice of @Voodoo Tom and did a reconnaissance trip via Dodge with Mrs. Watson up to the end of Golden Eagle in search of the firewood pot of gold. Yahtzee!
Going back with equipment...
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Well, we sort of already knew that there was a bonanza waiting for you up there...

 

[Mikie]

What kind of wood?

Oak!

Well, we sort of already knew that there was a bonanza waiting for you up there...

Yes, but I can’t tell you how many years it’s been since the road has been graded and the gate open. Unless I was going to employ a beaver to gnaw it into manageable sizes and haul it out one maybe two at a time in a bike trailer.

 

[Faust29]

Ohhhh come on now.....what better way to see the sites of our NPS than with my head so far up my phone or iPad.

And when I drop it and crack the screen trying to get the perfect selfie, I can have a new one delivered on-site by an Amazon drone!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Oak!

Yes, but I can’t tell you how many years it’s been since the road has been graded and the gate open. Unless I was going to employ a beaver to gnaw it into manageable sizes and haul it out one maybe two at a time in a bike trailer.

Chainsaws work better than beavers. I figured that most Canadians owned a chainsaw or knew a fellow Great White Northerner who owned one, eh.

 

[Mikie]

Chainsaws work better than beavers. I figured that most Canadians owned a chainsaw or knew a fellow Great White Northerner who owned one, eh.

Hey take off! Eh? I have a pickup and two chainsaws you hoser! But now I have a road to get there. Beauty eh? Grab your toque!

 

[CBone]

Hey take off! Eh? I have a pickup and two chainsaws you hoser! But now I have a road to get there. Beauty eh? Grab your toque!

“He’s a lumberjack and he’s okay”

 

[Danimal]

I do mean that. Thanks. I will change it. Pretty funny movie. 3rd on my list from that troop - Waiting For Guffman, Spinal Tap, then Best in Show. I guess that only leaves "A Mighty Wind..." which was forgettable.

A mighty wind could be an AKA for blazing saddles.

 

[Faust29]

If you only read one article today, make it this one... And he didn't even need Strava.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...first-person-britain-cycle-one-million-miles/

82-year old to become first person in Britain to cycle one million miles after keeping meticulous records

 

[mtnbikej]

If you only read one article today, make it this one... And he didn't even need Strava.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...first-person-britain-cycle-one-million-miles/

82-year old to become first person in Britain to cycle one million miles after keeping meticulous records

Pffffttt.....miles. Where are the ascent numbers.

 

[Faust29]

Pffffttt.....miles. Where are the ascent numbers.

 

[Danimal]

Pffffttt.....miles. Where are the ascent numbers.

Exactly......and he doesn't even need a helmet.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

Doo do do...heart attack?..what heart attack?

 

[Derek13]

Promote bicycling. I like the plate and using bicycling for health, but not sure about E-Bike incentives.

https://www.calbike.org/license_pla...Kn2VSxH9pFl9dC3cY3oSlvXFBrJrLfOtsaSW6jBj77Zns

 

[UPSed]

Promote bicycling. I like the plate and using bicycling for health, but not sure about E-Bike incentives.

https://www.calbike.org/license_pla...Kn2VSxH9pFl9dC3cY3oSlvXFBrJrLfOtsaSW6jBj77Zns

What's wrong with keeping lazy people lazy?

 

[mike]

Wow, nothing like turning a corner walking a trail and look up to see an adult black bear up on hind legs holding ground a few dozen yards away. I stopped, not knowing if cubs were nearby. Took his time working past my position, a little touchy for a sec as he sniffed and hesitated. But he made his way.

Funny, I snapped a photo of scat just 20 minutes earlier. Dude had that classic stuffed animal face, dark brown head and tan muzzle. I did fire off a few pics, but you get the idea...

 

[Danimal]

I overhead while waiting at the Dr. The other day.

Guy at the counter checking in with the 20ish female receptionist.

Girl: so what do you do for a living
Guy: I have a warehouse in Ontario that I ship my products from.
Girl: giggles...what type of products?
Guy: i sell toys.
Girl: adult toys or kids toys?
Guy: adult toys.
Girl: oh nice, what type of toys?
Guy: I'd rather not talk about that....

 

[mike]

I overhead while waiting at the Dr. The other day.

Guy at the counter checking in with the 20ish female receptionist.

Girl: so what do you do for a living
Guy: I have a warehouse in Ontario that I ship my products from.
Girl: giggles...what type of products?
Guy: i sell toys.
Girl: adult toys or kids toys?
Guy: adult toys.
Girl: oh nice, what type of toys?
Guy: I'd rather not talk about that....

Hah, the dildo shipper lost some patient confidentiality that day.

 

[SnakeCharmer]

I overhead while waiting at the Dr. The other day.

Guy at the counter checking in with the 20ish female receptionist.

Girl: so what do you do for a living
Guy: I have a warehouse in Ontario that I ship my products from.
Girl: giggles...what type of products?
Guy: i sell toys.
Girl: adult toys or kids toys?
Guy: adult toys.
Girl: oh nice, what type of toys?
Guy: I'd rather not talk about that....

What a little flirt she was.

 

[Rumpled]

He might have made a sale. She was probably into it.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

 

[SnakeCharmer]

HOLY CRAP!! I almost hit a buck deer. I was on the twisty road past Descanso Gardens and I came around a turn and it was running in my lane right at me! It saw me and swerved and I slammed on my brakes but I only missed it by 10 feet.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

HOLY CRAP!! I almost hit a buck deer. I was on the twisty road past Descanso Gardens and I came around a turn and it was running in my lane right at me! It saw me and swerved and I slammed on my brakes but I only missed it by 10 feet.

Oh jeez! That could have gone so wonky! Glad you’re ok

 

[Faust29]

Why do you guys think it was just dildos? Have a little imagination...

 

[Faust29]

And the bear sighting? That is awesome... I haven’t seen one up close since I was a kid in NY- Allegheny State Park