40phil41 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 My Brother-in-law and family live in Sooke. I am sure he would love to meet up for a photo op (he is not an old car guy he is a photo guy). Phil Quote
Rusty O'Toole Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Any signs of unusually hot weather? I ask this seemingly silly question because of all the reports of melting Arctic ice caps, and unusual heat due to global warming. I am suspicious of reports of global warming because so many of them have been lies. It would be nice to get some first hand reports of people who live in the arctic. Do the people you talk to complain of unusual hot weather, and lack of ice and snow in say the last 10 or 20 years? Quote
TodFitch Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Any signs of unusually hot weather? I ask this seemingly silly question because of all the reports of melting Arctic ice caps' date=' and unusual heat due to global warming.I am suspicious of reports of global warming because so many of them have been lies. It would be nice to get some first hand reports of people who live in the arctic. Do the people you talk to complain of unusual hot weather, and lack of ice and snow in say the last 10 or 20 years?[/quote'] I am an engineer, but I have relatives who are scientists and I respect the profession they are in. And I think I understand the way they work, in general if not in specifics. After all scientists are the ones who study nature and figure out how it works so that engineers like me can use the information to make things people consider useful. As an engineer I can be pretty sure something is a fact and not just a guess, conjecture or hypothesis if the overwhelming majority of scientists working in a field agree on it. In the case of human induced climate change something like 98% of the scientists studying the climate agree. That is about as close to fact as you can get. However doing anything about it will cause huge disruptions to some of the biggest companies in the world and they can and do influence politicians and are are very good at "messaging" to spread uncertainty and doubt so they can continue business as usual. I'd point you to some nice multi-year summer arctic ice coverage videos, but they are from the government so you probably wouldn't believe them.... Edited March 28, 2012 by TodFitch Quote
Rusty O'Toole Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) The fact that 98% of scientists agree on something does not mean much if they are up against a very vocal pressure group and not agreeing can cost them their jobs. Did you see the remarks by Al Gore that "the science is settled?" Well Albert Einstein's science is still up for debate, so is Darwin's, and so is Sir Isaac Newton's. In fact science is never settled, it is always open for revision in the light of new knowledge. So when Gore says "the science is settled" that is not science, it is religion. He is not talking like a scientist, he is talking like a pope. If that offends you I am sorry because I AGREE WITH YOU. I don't like Global Warming either. I am sincerely looking for evidence that it exists. Unfortunately when you look at the evidence you don't have to search very far before the orthodox view starts falling apart. It would be good to know first, exactly what the Global Warming situation is. Second, what we can expect in the future. And finally what steps, if any, should be taken in remediation. So far there does not seem to be much agreement on any of these points except that the orthodox view is filled with errors and propaganda and the suggested solutions won't do much if any good, even according to the people who propose them. The reason I asked the question in the first place is that it might be enlightening to get the facts from people who are in a position to see them with their own eyes and who have no axe to grind. Would be interested in the ice coverage videos. Where are they? Edited March 28, 2012 by Rusty O'Toole Quote
TodFitch Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Would be interested in the ice coverage videos. Where are they? Here is one http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=134217281 Many turn up on YouTube but I'd rather not use those as the pedigree is unknown. Quote
greg g Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Like George Carlin said, the earth will be fine, just fine. Its survived worse than we can throw at it, and will probably be around a long long time. Man as the alpha species, we ain't gotta chance. Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Posted March 29, 2012 Hello All, Day 12, Dease Lake BC to Burns Lake BC, 469 miles today, 4,172 trip total. Car (almost) perfect again today. Statistics to date: Average fuel consumption 16.4 mpgCdn, 19.7 mpgUS. Average fuel cost $1.58/litre, $7.17/galCdn, $5.97/galUS. We are passing one vehicle every 834 miles. Average speed (urban, rural, hills, etc) 43.1 mph. Hours in motion 8.1/day 96.8 total. Oil burning is negligible but we are leaking bad at the rear seal — dripped a full litre/US quart in 200 miles of driving yesterday. Today we drove over the Hanna Pass on Highway 37 where the snow at the summit can reach an impressive 12 ft+ in winter. Unfortunately, spring is upon us and the snow is not nearly as high, or clean, as it was a month or two ago. It was here at the pass that I noticed the high beams were once again dark — we had been driving through slush for a while and doubtless this was the cause (Greg). They came to life soon after but that dimmer switch needs attention soon. We saw two moose cross the road this afternoon (perhaps the snow looked whiter on the other side) adding to our wildlife sightings of caribou (real and cement), bison, wolf, bobcat and fox. Tomorrow we make for McBride, BC and Friday home to our loving wives in Edmonton. Yahoo! 40plyrod, 1941Rick, 40phil41 (HaroldM?)... That would be a nice trip for us and a fun get-together. We’ll have a look at the calendar and maybe suggest a few possible dates. Rusty, I never even thought to ask about climate changes. Too bad, those would have been interesting conversations. I can say in Edmonton (53° latitude) our winters are definitely not as cold or snowy as when I was a kid. And not wanting to get into any arguments about this, I will simply say I’m with TodFitch on his comments and that, in my not-very-informed opinion, climate-change deniers remind me of tobacco companies in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Photos: Hanna Pass snowblower; These guys do not want to get stuck; Meese on the highway; We had to ask and yes, many residents do call themselves “Smithereens"; There’s gold in them there hills. Quote
PatS.... Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Seems my brother is right behind you...this was taken on Saturday in Peace River, loaded for Tuk. 3 More trips IF the ice holds. Alaska Highway Mile 132 Edited March 29, 2012 by PatS.... Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Posted March 29, 2012 Seems my brother is right behind you...this was taken on Saturday in Peace River, loaded for Tuk. 3 More trips IF the ice holds. That is one interesting-looking machine. Is your brother connected with it or was it just a chance encounter? Do you know anything more about the load? Quote
PatS.... Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) That is one interesting-looking machine. Is your brother connected with it or was it just a chance encounter? Do you know anything more about the load? It is his truck and he is driving, along with a couple of pilot vehicles. I know it was built in Nisku and they are taking it and 2 others to Tuk. He knows how to send pics on the smart phone but not text 2nd picture I'm assuming parked for the night...no oversize loads at night. Edited March 29, 2012 by PatS.... Quote
greg g Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 when you play with your dimmer switch a swap of the out goig wires on their respective terminals will restore the highbeam indicator to reference correctly. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 Could also be reversed at the terminal strip by the radiator. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 I don't want to know what goes on in a place called "Smithers." Quote
T120 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 ..Joe,now don't be too hasty to judge...Found this information from Bandmix.ca Banjo Players in Smithers, BC BandMix.ca brings Smithers, BC Banjo players and bands together No Banjo players found in Smithers, BC. Want to be the first? Signup now! Quote
1941Rick Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 Having lived in the area around Smithers I have to say what a nice place it is....Lots of outdoor activities. Hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking. A wonderful place to visit in the summer.... Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 Hello All, Day 13, Burns Lake BC to McBride BC, 331 miles today, Trip total 4,503. Car running fine again today. Yawn. Correction: US gallon fuel consumption as reported yesterday was in error, correct figure is 13.7 mpg. Did you guys really think we got 19.7 mpg climbing mountain ranges in that overloaded Dodge with the custom wind blocker? A straightforward run today to McBride, other than frequent rain and/or wet snow. We stopped to find and visit a building Jerry had carpentered in at Prince George back in the late ‘70s. He didn’t know the name or location, just the general style (3-story, open atrium, big wood beams) and environs (out of town a piece and on the way to a sawmill). There are lots of sawmills and forestry firms in these parts so it took some sleuthing but we did find the Canfor building north of PG. Still looks great inside — many buildings of that era become dated quickly. Tires: We borrowed a tread-depth gauge today to check the wear on our studded knobbies. Original depth to the cross bar was about 6mm, worn depth is 3-4 mm. Even after wear reaches the bar I think there will be plenty of usable tread on the tires so there should be a few more winters in this set. We have almost 4,500 miles on them now, about half on pavement and half on snow, ice, frozen gravel and, today, mud. Photos Batch 1: Cheapest gas of the trip, $1.11/litre at the native-owned station in Burns Lake. These guys get their fuel from Esso, and Esso gas was $1.34 three blocks away on the highway; The cashier made me an “Honorary Indian” and punched in her treaty number to get us the native price; Tread depth gauge, RF tire; Canfor building atrium; Novel wooden lampshade. Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 Another tiny side road in the map book beckoned so we drove nine miles down a muddy gravel road to what used to be the thriving community of Crescent Spur, BC, population 3,000. Served only by the railroad (Canadian National, formerly Grand Trunk Pacific), the town petered out in the 1970s when the Yellowhead Highway went through a few miles away and the train no longer stopped here. It is now an area of abandoned buildings, a few acreages and a number of For Sale signs. We explored a derelict cabin along the road and I scored a sheet of 1969 aluminum printers’ plate that had blown off the roof. It may come in handy as funky material for some future project. On the way back to the highway we spied two deer in the community cemetery adding yet another species to our wildlife count. We’ll be back home tomorrow if all is well with the roads and car, but I’ll not post until Saturday as I am much more inclined to spent Friday evening with my beloved bride than with you bunch! Photos Batch 2: The road to Loos and Crescent Spur — there were some 10% grades and much greasy muck; Abandoned cabin, derelict sled leaning against the porch, printers’ plates on the roof; Usta bee you could give your wife the Run Around for only $1,845, Mystery car body — what is it?; Watchful deer in the Loos cemetery. Quote
PatS.... Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Car is a Chevy or Canadian Pontiac, 42, 46, 47 or 48. Is it piled on top of another old car? Edited March 30, 2012 by PatS.... Quote
Don Coatney Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 The old car appears to be a Target. Quote
40plyrod Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 Have a safe journey home and thank you for taking us along. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 typical..they put a block wall up to prevent you from trying to climb the mountian but yet the drop off to who knows where or how deep is free to explore for the adventureous with the inquiring mind.. Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 Pat, there might be another car under there but its hard to tell with all the snow and uneven ground. My guess is no. Tim, I believe those blocks are to keep the hill from coming further onto the road. We've seen them elsewhere in slide-prone areas. This stretch of road was signed as one-lane and looked like it had been disappearing on both sides. By the way, we're still carrying a bit of Georgia in the car... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 I take it your are referring to the GUM tree ball to the right of the catch all.. Quote
greg g Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 How many of the tire studs did you loose? Looks like thy have layed over a bit which is typical when installed in drilled rather than molded in holes, still look to be effective. We used to throw quite a few in our ice racing concoctions. the we learned to bed them in by running them on the road for a while. Seems the heat built up on the road, helped to hold them in when used a high mph ( 80 or so) on the ice. Quote
bamfordsgarage Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 I take it your are referring to the GUM tree ball to the right of the catch all.. Nope. That came from North Carolina. Look again. Quote
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