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TheRick

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  1. Working on the Edge by Spike Walker. Its about the heyday of crab fishing in AK.
  2. I have a Thule rack similar to conman's for my Xterra- just had to buy the extra long screws to mount it. Roof rack is the way to go in my opinion for rod transport.
  3. Flip them over with pressure from the rod and grab just below the mouth to de-hook.
  4. Thanks for sharing CJS, well done. I didn't/still don't understand the AMOY buffer distances under the preferred alt. I might be missing something, but here's an excerpt from my comments... "The buffers provided for nesting shore-birds are excessive under the NPS preferred alternative. The 1000 meter buffer for Piping Plover (PIPL) unfledged chicks is especially draconian. Appendix G of the USFWS Atlantic Coast PIPL Recovery Plan mentions the need for a 1000 meter buffer in cases where broods are not monitored. However, in CHNSRA, PIPL activity is monitored daily thus would qualify according to Appendix G, for a 200 meter vehicle free zone around the brood. The 200 meter buffer would allow flexibility to the NPS to move or expand the buffer as needed while still allowing for the maximum amount of beach to remain open for public use. The minimum buffers for American Oystercatchers and colonial waterbirds are also too restrictive under the NPS preferred alternative. The scientific basis for the AMOY and CWB closures should be revisited. For example, the recommended buffer for an AMOY brood under the NPS preferred alternative is 300 m for nesting and rearing. That said, Table 28 on page 233 in the DEIS, "BUFFER DISTANCES RECOMMENDED FOR AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS," none of six studies referenced mentioned 300 m. The flush distances in the studies cited range from 30-200 meters. This leaves the reader wondering whether the scientific basis for said buffer is actually documented. Overall, AMOY and CWB should not be afforded the same protection as PIPLs since they are not listed as endangered or threatened. The goals of balancing access and resource protection would be better served under Alternative A of the DEIS."
  5. Are any youth sports fun to watch?
  6. Was reading one of the other boards about the DEIS. A gentlemen brought up this point that he found in the doc, I thought I would pass it along here. If the 'special' areas for the birds (SMAs they are called) go in effect as proposed you won't even be allowed to bring your leashed dog onto the beach. Those area includes the points/spits as well certain areas between 23 and 34 and near Frisco. This would be the case even if the beach in the areas are open to ORVs and would be in place from March-August. Mind blowing.
  7. I have a 2005, it has been a huge step up over my TJ. It runs great on the sand as others have mentioned. Only complaint is that it started chirping over the past few months. It seems to come and go depending on the outside temperature. Anyone else experience this? I am guessing it an issue with the belt, its got about 64k miles, I got it with about 48k miles on it.
  8. USCGC Eagle in port at the Inner Harbor today. The CG Academy uses it as a sail training ship for their cadets. Its open to the public, pretty interesting experience walking on deck. Here are a couple pics I took with the cell phone camera.
  9. Waiting for the new orv plan shoe to drop.
  10. I've had a hell of a time getting down there for work since the weekend storm. Even the main arteries into town are 1 or 2 lanes. I know it will melt on its own, its just strange to see the dirty snow being dumped into the bay. I'm surprised DOW and Audobon aren't filing suit.
  11. Here's to the dumping of snow in harbor not negatively impacting the east coast striper populations.
  12. That's a good looking dog. I am not an expert, but we had the same problem with both our dogs, the lab/border collie mix especially. He would get real excited like you describe when we would come home or someone would come over. We would just ignore him while he was trying to jump and turn our backs to him. If you try and push him away with your hands he will get more excited and think you're playing. I think the same is true if you try and stick out your leg to get him down. Basically, you just have to ignore him until he calms down. It doesn't work overnight, but eventually he will get the message. Also, make sure everyone in your house is on the page, even any visitors. I hope that helps.
  13. I posted this is in the OBX forum as well. Image courtesy of Dare County of course. Getting ready to move...
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