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Shots of the Past #5

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Shots of the Past # 5

We had a home in wilder Idaho until I was in the third grade. There was never a lack of things to keep a kid occupied and or in trouble, especially with hay stacks to slide down and places to explore along with digging some very large holes on vacant lots! One day, 6 of us kids dug a hole straight across the street from my Grandmother’s house. We decided we needed a cover over it so I went into the house and got her best comforter to put over the hole and used sticks to prop it up. We were pretending to be Indians and decided we needed a fire inside our house so one of the kids went home and got some matches. Now we could have went to Grandma and ask her for some matches but we knew she would not give us any. You can imagine what happened next as we fired up our dried sagebrush wood, Grandma’s quilt caught fire in short order. No one had to tell us to get out of there! Within seconds we all bailed out of there with a surprised look on our faces. A few seconds later 3 or 4 people came running from Grandma’s house. Then she said, my land children what did you kids think you were doing; you could have been killed! I can’t remember the pointing of fingers everyone said they got but I remember the strap on my hind end that I received, for I was the oldest being 6 and they evidently figured I should have known better! For the most part in Wilder Idaho, the only entertainment most older folks had was sitting in front of the old grocery store jawing with each other, while waiting and listening for the lonesome sound of a steam locomotive named sagebrush Anny. It came right along the side of the general store at a certain time every day to drop things off at a warehouse about a ¼ of a mile further on.

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Tags: Comforter, Fire, Locomotive, Srap, Trouble
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Being Shoved

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Being shoved

Envision this, you are in a large high school talking to someone and what you have in your arms goes flying on the floor because someone has accidently hit you from the sea of people passing by. You don’t want someone to hit you kneeling down so you use your feet to shove your things out of the line of oncoming traffic to the wall; where you will be able pick up your things without being mowed over. It’s the same way in a large theater, concert hall or large sporting event; there can be so many people moving that a person may be shoved along with no way to move out of the line of traffic. It’s been said that most people that die in a moving crowd comes from asphyxiation not from being trampled! The force of five people moving forward is enough to collapse the lung of an adult on the receiving end that can’t move. At the first signs of trouble, gradually begin moving sideways or backward, out of the flow. Knowing the danger signs could save your life. Whether it is an emergency or not if you are being touched on all four sides. Begin moving sideways to the perimeter of the crowd to avoid being trapped; with People at the back pushing forward into people in front of them who have no room to move. Try to maneuver sideways and backward in a zigzag pattern to safety.

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Tags: Crowd, Envision, Pattern, Traffic
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Pond skating safety tips

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Pond skating safety tips:

With winter here and the snow starting to fall many of us cannot wait to get out into the cold and enjoy the weather. There are number of us who would rather be out in the ice cold rather than sitting in front of a fire cuddling up with a hot cup of cocoa. I for one cannot wait to dig out the old ice skates. Being out in the cold is an exciting and unique experience, but we all need to be careful because it can result in a serious accidents or even death if proper safety precautions are not used. You may think that temperature is the only factor to consider when determining if the ice is safe enough to skate on. The sunshine, wind and protruding objects can and will dramatically affect the ice stability on an hourly basis. The ice should be inspected every time before beginning you’re skating. This will ensure that you and your family and friends are safe. Always inspect the area in which you plan on skating up to about every 10 feet. When you walk around the ice, test is by chipping at it to determine the structure and the thickness. If the ice breaks off in chunks this is a good indication of high density and strength. If the ice flakes or you see thin layers, this however is an indication that the ice is unsafe because it is weak and deteriorating, I would say that it would be unsafe to start skating or continue. Pond ice skating should never be done on clear ice, old ice or ice that appears to be gray or black ice, these make for ice that is very porous and weak. Always stay Safe while you enjoy your winter adventures.

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Tags: Ice, Skating, winter
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Man, I Had Quite A Day # 2

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Man, I Had Quite A Day # 2

Well, the explore stopped a few feet from the fence on the “what would be grass,” I rolled over and tried to catch the breath that had been knocked out of me, and crawled back to the house. Later that night we found that the wind and rain had worked its way through window screens on one side of the house and froze there. Wow it looked cool! But it also froze a little hole that the manufacture adds to the frame to let condensation drip from the window sill. This is a very small hole, but adds a great function but you don’t realize what it’s for till it is plugged with ice. The water that normally drips from this hole now ran into the living room and dining room floor. Man, it was great. We got to wet vac. the carpets for the next 30 minutes.
All in all things are not too bad. The nose is fine, but she has a couple of black eyes that will give her something to talk about at school. My hind end is bruised. But we succeeded in preventing the pipes from breaking. The neighbor is rethinking the way He parks his car in the driveway and it was good to know the wet vac. still makes a noise when you plug it in, Ha.

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Tags: Breath, Froze, Ice, Sliding
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Man,I had Quite A Day # 1

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: MAN, I had Quite A Day # 1
In our area of Seattle Washington it was very cold and ice had formed close to an inch thick over most everything. The schools had closed so the neighborhood kids were out goofing around. About 11:00 the water no longer trickled from the faucet, so I had to climb under the house and try to thaw the blockage. I had been under there a couple of minutes when the phone rang, it was the neighbor. He said that Janelle had taken a terrible fall and is lying out in the street crying. I ran out and scooped her off the pavement; her nose was bleeding really bad, as She fell flat on her face. Man,was it slippery out there. We eased back into the house, nearly falling a couple more times. I just got her in and laid her on her back with a cloth, and the phone rang again. The neighbor said, “Dean you won’t believe this but your pickup is sliding down the drive and into the road.” By that time I was at the window and said “Crud!” I looked out and there is my pickup with the “E” Brake on and in “Park” sliding towards the neighbor’s yard and fence. OH, No you don’t I say to myself and go tearing out to try to stop the thing. I get maybe half way down the driveway and fall on my “backside” as it is sometimes called, and realized a couple of things. It is REALLY slippery outside, and when you fall after 40 years old, it really hurts!

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Tags: Fall, Ice, Sliding
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Traveling in the winter

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Traveling in the Winter:

Traveling in the Winter has a lot of hazards and over time will cause us to be more aware of things that would be Beneficial to us if something were too happen. So we try to prepare ourselves as well as we can for those times. But no matter what the Circumstances are or how well prepared we are we must never forget whose Capable Hands we are in and ask Him in advance for Guidance and Protection for whatever is to take place on our journey .
There are many items that we should carry with us! But each of us are at different places in our lives so each of us may deem some items more needed than others to carry on a trip. Depending on the circumstances that present themselves, we could use a number of these items.
Cell Phone,Traction Tires, Battery Cables, 20ft of small Rope, small Shovel, Medical Kit, Aluminum Space Blankets, Catalytic Hand Warmer Packs, Bottle of Water, Fire Extinguisher, Flares and Red Triangles, Cell Phone, Matches & Paper, Flash Light & Batteries, Coat & Hats, Cards or Games, Snack foods, Red or Yellow plastic Ribbon for putting in the Windows.
There are 4 things to keep in mind when something does happen. Try to get Help by possible calling; Staying Safe, Stay Warm and Keep your mind Occupied.
If you need water, put Snow in a sealed baggy and place it under your Coat.
In extreme Bad Weather and you are stranded, don’t even think about going outside. Put the Red or Yellow tape out through the Windows. If the Vehicle is runable, run it just for short intervals with the window down just a little. If you are cold, move around as much as possible; again keep your mind occupied. After the bad Weather is gone lift up the hood of the car to get help from a passerby.

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Tags: Help, Needed, Weather, winter
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Pond Ice Skating Safety

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Pond Ice Skating Safety:

Not everyone is bold enough to brave the elements and for those that are, you know that an enjoyable experience can be had. One of the most popular pastimes is ice skating. Ice skating actually can be a dangerous sport, if you do not have the proper clothing or equipment on. Skating on an indoor rink is the safest but that is not to say that you cannot have an enjoyable time on a frozen pond or lake. Always take precautions when doing outdoor activities. Safety should always be your number one concern. If at all possible, try and skate over a frozen shallow body of water. This way if the ice does crack and you do happen to fall in, the water will be low enough for you to safely get out of the water. There are many things that factor in the strength of the ice. Many things like daily temperature, climate, wind, snow and rain all can affect the ice. Skating on ice that is at least 5” thick is generally ideal to skate on. The best way to determine the thickness is to drill or chip a hole through the ice and measure. It is wise to check a couple of locations since one area may be thicker than another. Clear off the area you will be skating on and always take precautions before going over any body of water that is iced over and make sure all is safe before ice skating. When you go out have a safety plan in place and always bring a cell phone.

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Natural avalanches

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Natural Avalanches:

Natural avalanches occur because new or windblown snow overloads weak layers or could be caused by rapid warming in temperatures. Nearly all avalanches that involve people are triggered by the people themselves or someone in their party. Before heading out you should be able to recognize avalanche danger, so this way if at all possible you can avoid it. There are three variables to determine whether an avalanche is possible, terrain, snowpack and weather. The best sign of an avalanche is other avalanches themselves. It is surprising how often people miss the following clues like collapsing snow. When you hear the snowpack collapse with a giant “whooping” sound you should stay off of steep slopes and stay out from underneath steep slopes. Cracking snow is another obvious clue. You should not venture out on cracking snow, the longer the crack the more dangerous it is. The third and final clue is the weather. Just like people, avalanches do not like the rapid changes in temperatures. Any rapid change in weather can cause an avalanche. You should not go out onto steep slopes if there has been rapid loading of new or windblown snow or a recent rapid warming in the weather can cause rapid melting. Rapid changes may also occur with rain on new snow. So, before heading out for your next ski trip or trip out into the mountains, be aware of your surroundings and look for the obvious. Always leave prepared for the unexpected.

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Avalanche Awareness #1

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Avalanche Awareness # 1

With so many people heading out for that thrill in search of untracked powder and adventure, many skiers and snowboarders head out every winter to seek that natural beauty and pristine slopes. This is very dangerous because the snow conditions are vastly different from those found within the more predictable confines of a ski area. Avalanches are a humbling reminder of nature’s power. While avalanches can and will obliterate anything in their path, people, trees, cars, and even buildings no one is completely safe from the threat of an avalanche. It is so important to be well versed in avalanche safety as well as search and rescue techniques. The ideal goal of avalanche safety instruction is to help skiers and anyone who plans on being in the backcountry make smart decisions so they can minimize their chances of having to deal with an avalanche and what to do in the event that one does occur. Skiers, snowboarders or snowmobilers should learn to recognize avalanche terrain and learn to make an informed assessment of avalanche danger. It is essential to understand the significance of various terrain features like slope angles, rocks and wind snow formations. Before heading out always remember to carry avalanche equipment like transceivers, probes and shovels in addition to basic camping gear and extra clothing, high energy food and water. Anyone with you should carry all these items and know how to use them. Be safe and aware of your surroundings.

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Avalanche Awareness #2

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Avalanche Awareness # 2

Many of us who enjoy the winter sports and activities are not always aware of winter safety. There are many who go out on the slopes or enjoy hikes in the winter without knowing how to protect themselves under these types of conditions. If you enjoy the winter sports and are not fully aware of what you should do in case you are caught in an avalanche, I am here to educate you. Before heading out you should be properly dressed in layers and have the proper gear and tools, like extra batteries, shovel, probe, avalanche airbag, cell phone, map/compass, headlamp along with basic winter gear. You should always check the local avalanche forecast before heading out and know what the avalanche danger scale means. If you are caught in an avalanche these are things you should consider being “red flags”. Find out if the area where you are at has had any recent or current avalanche activity. Always keep an ear out for whooping, noises or shooting cracks while traveling on moderately angled slopes. Has there been a recent or current snowfall? Keep your eyes open for high winds and you should be concerned with rapid warming temperatures or rainfalls. Make sure you cross potentially dangerous terrain one at a time and always identify and stop in safe zones. You should always have an escape route in mind if the slope does have an avalanche and always communicate with your partners before moving on to the slopes.

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