TennesseeCamper

Arkansas RDOT, just did a live update about the bridge. Basically the contract inspector thought the crack in the bridge was so bad he immediately dialed 911 to shut down the traffic. Supposed to release drone photos of the damage soon.

Yah, real bad!

The Major just released a statement that repairs would take months, not days. I think that is more likely.

Now they crashing gas buddy!

The way things are going, it wouldn’t surprise me.

TDOT says no time frame for closure. https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2021/05/11/hernando-de-soto-bridge-closed-tdot.html

https://www.facebook.com/114737265221655/posts/4729519423743393/ https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2021/05/11/all-lanes-40-closed-hernando-de-soto-m-bridge-police-say/5043580001/

Midway has some Federal 38 Spec. 158 Lead round nose. $55 a box. Nope sorry I can not bring myself to pay those prices. I will just conserve what little I have. I think $ 30 was the highest I paid during Obama panic. And I didn’t buy much.

Have seen mostly Cubs there but they do have a fair amount of bears around the cove.

Our dogs have always been considered family. We take care of them for life. Our last two dogs have been shelter dogs and I won’t ever buy from a dog breeder again.

Filled up yesterday. Told my kids to do the same. I have to head south soon for a planned trip, so fingers crossed. Checked gas buddy and prices this morning were ok locally and in Alabama. The minute declarations of emergency are announced, public panic begins.

I think it is a reasonable thing to do.

That is awesome especially for a dog in their teens! I couldn’t log that many miles myself. I have in past years done 5k’s, 10 milers and a couple half marathons. But I am a bit older now. I did go 5.5 miles a week ago. But none of my miles are in the mountains with a pack. My hat is off to you both!

That’s a lot of miles! Definitely a good exercise program!

Thanks for the update, answers some questions. I read that Alex was a veteran who served in Afghanistan and worked to help veterans in Arizona.

If you decide to get a different brand let us know how you like it. My old model won’t last forever and eventually I will be looking to replace it. The truth is it’s just nice to have, extra insurance. I have camped and hiked in a lot of remote places long before cell phones and never had a serious emergency. Once in the four corners area out west, I had to drive miles to relay a message for a ranger, because even their radios weren’t reliable.

All I can say is mine works fine. Most anything with two way communication via satellite will require a subscription. You must have the more expensive model with maps and touchscreen. The mini costs about 324 now. I see Zoleo on Amazon for $199. It also requires subscription. The ACR locator beacons do not require a subscription, but do not have communication and they have a shelf life.

I have the older model the inreach se, so far it is still holding up. I take mine with me on the road or camping. Good to have for an emergency.

Erik88, I have one of those garmin I reach devices. I keep the lowest cost subscription just in case of an emergency. Thankfully haven’t needed it yet. Frog4aday, I agree in a life threatening emergency you could drive on the rims to get out of harms way. I don’t understand why they choose to hike to a remote ledge. Maybe they thought they could get a cell signal. The one thing good thing they did was to leave the note. Having the means to fix a flat or a least put air in the tires would have made a difference too. I have been to Death Valley and spent a fair amount of time in the Mojave. Your vehicle needs to be well maintained. I used to carry a well stocked auto emergency kit, extra water, food etc. Even just driving I-10 on the highway thru the desert you see tons of cars that overheat and break down.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2021/04/08/missing-tucson-couple-found-death-valley-national-park-ledge/7151268002/ I think they would have done better to stay with the vehicle.

They disappeared quickly, like every thing firearms related these days. They were selling for $1100. I was encouraged that they were even up for sale again. I almost bought one but I talked my self out of sending the money.

I was looking on buds site today and saw Colt AR 15s in stock. I thought, I had just seen a unicorn. Saw them on Rural kings site too for a little while.

I don’t care if I ever buy any ammo again. But for those still buying, I checked Midsouth Shooters. They still had most of the popular calibers.

An early Christmas present to online retailers and every local gunstore in the country. I have not bought ammo at Walmart in years.

I do agree! I would love to have a Wrangler! I miss my Colt New Frontiers!