random pics that YOU have taken.......

[Baz]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

^^^ interesting, don't think I've seen those ones.

I didn't recognize them either so spent about a half hour searching the net to determine species. I think I got it right but I dunno....they still look a little different than what the net depicts.

Usually I get jabbed by Yellow Jackets, but these were pretty chill.

Random....used carb set arrived today...will rebuild for my 2nd Gen (RC26) Interceptors.

So nice when they have the fuel line tee intact!

[CurtEgerer]

^^^ maybe another invasive species in Florida. The latest craziness seems to be the Nile Monitor/Monster!



Random pic I have taken:

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Nice score!
Brings back memories of rebuilding my big brother's Interceptor carbs- intimidating at first, then it was more like oh, that step was pretty easy. OK, do that 3 more times.

Hart's Pass 2018- not a drive for the fainthearted-
AI generated explanation-

"Hart's Pass in Washington state has an elevation of 6,490 feet. It's the highest point in Washington that can be reached by car.
Explanation

Hart's Pass is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District.

The road to Hart's Pass was built in 1893 and runs along a cliff wall.
The road ends near timberline, over 6,000 feet in elevation, and opens into the North Cascades.
Hart's Pass is a key access point to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Pasayten Wilderness."

I've only been up to the Pass once in winter, 5 times in the summer and there are a couple sections (specifically Dead Horse pass) that will encourage you to keep both hands on the wheel.










This area is all hard rock mining, still some great examples of the machinery used to extract and crush rocks down to where gold could be extracted in Winthrop. There area at least 2 mines still in operation since gold prices have climbed




The road up was so narrow they cut down the axles and narrowed the frame of 1920's model T's to navigate it, plus added a lower gear.

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Fifth Ave.

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Kodachrome basin, the deep blue Utah skies evaded us.
Part of an LA, Bryce, Zion and Vegas trip

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[Baz]

Saw this while sitting at a light. Nice little Sprinter RV!



https://www.winnebago.com/models/product/motorhomes/camper-van/revel-sport

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[Baz]

A few of the cars at my mechanic's place yesterday..........

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Baz

Today.......wasp nest at one of my accounts. I think they are what are known as Paper Wasps. Very chill....never tried to attack me. In turn, I left them alone after securing the photo release.....

Yep, one of the paper wasps. In my experience, when the "nest" is small and there's only a few wasps, they are very chill. When it gets bigger and there's 20-30 wasps on it, they get more protective of it or maybe you're more likely to get that one aßhole that is bound to be in every group.

Years ago, I had one that started out small with just a couple of wasps on a fence by the house. I left them alone, and they left me alone. It never got huge, but it got bigger. And one day one of them decided I was no longer to be tolerated. I got popped on my hand. That's when I finally went genocidal on 'em.

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[Baz]

PS - Nice pics, Jolly!

Originally Posted by masraum

Yep, one of the paper wasps. In my experience, when the "nest" is small and there's only a few wasps, they are very chill. When it gets bigger and there's 20-30 wasps on it, they get more protective of it or maybe you're more likely to get that one aßhole that is bound to be in every group.

Years ago, I had one that started out small with just a couple of wasps on a fence by the house. I left them alone, and they left me alone. It never got huge, but it got bigger. And one day one of them decided I was no longer to be tolerated. I got popped on my hand. That's when I finally went genocidal on 'em.

OK thanks, Steve. I will keep an eye on the nest and see what happens. Generally, I try to leave other living things alone to try and stay on the plus side of Karma.

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Random pic...my date for Valentin's Day!

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It was an older couple driving this SUV

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Workbench build 2023









I love using weathered fence boards for facing drawers and shelving units, fence needed replacing after 30 years but the wood lives on