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All: Is anyone interested in a viewing gathering of WTW fans for this event? It is not too early to plan. One good location would be eastern Oregon, near John Day (good weather nearly guaranteed and wide open spaces), but the eclipse is visible across the USA. See this National Geographic...

It is in BC Canada...$2900 Canadian dollars is about $2100 US Dollars, Wow. Bill

FWC is good on explanations, just call and they find someone to help...If you haven't noticed I believe that Shaw no longer works there (since before Christmas). Bill

Thanks for the link SunMan, lots of cool hardware there...besides the latches. Bill

So does the latent heat of fusion use up the heating calories at a lower temperature, thereby keeping the temperature in the ice box lower for longer? Bill ;-)

Here is another great place to see the remains of dinosaurs and related beasts. http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/price/recreation/quarry.html Bill

Sportsman Show coming in February. I see Alaskan Campers is listed as an exhibitor...and many others. http://www.thesportshows.com/shows/pacific-northwest/ Bill

I believe that we can all import this type of vehicle...from importavehicle.info: "Vehicles over 25 years old are Department of Transportation(DOT) exempt from meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards(FMVSS). Over 21 years old are Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) exempt. To meet...

Casa: These would make great presents to kids. I love the story that fossils tell but I'm at that stage in life called "distribution," well past "accumulation." My rock and fossil has been passed on to others. A rock collection with about 20 specimens, including my polished agate, put...

DVNP Paleo tour lottery opens tomorrow for last trip in 2016 (Sunday, February 14). I can't go this year... :-( If you enter and then win and go on the tour please share pictures. Bill

Great TR, thanks for sharing. Bill

Lighthawk: Sorry I don't know the name of the stone house in the photo at the top of your trip report, what is it called? I enjoyed the trip report and the photos of the natural bridges. Bill

Ramblinman: Great idea on the truck floor mat for use in the outdoor shower, no extra weight and nothing extra to pack (or forget ;-)). Bill

We keep our RV (currently a Grandby) and our food/water/survival supplies (properly stored) ready at all times, they are our disaster plan. Everyone needs a plan and food/water/etc. to survive up to 3 WEEKS without government help (3 weeks comes from a recent infrastructure study in Oregon). I...

F-250 with Grandby FWC on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/121843757715 Bill

The Grape Solar 100 watt panel (no controller) for $149.99, plus sales tax, including shipping, was recently added to the Costco web site. MC4 cable ready. http://www.costco.com/Grape-Solar-100-Watt-Polycrystalline-PV-Solar-Panel.product.100054656.html Bill

Gas war in Seattle, $0.15/gallon, $0.19 hamburgers at Dick's, and I was making $1.325/hr as a Safeway "box boy." "Good old days." :-) Bill

I looked, you are correct. Thank you. I'll probably go ahead with purchase too. Do you still use it and is it a valuable emergency tool? Bill

Just realized that REI members may be holding a recent catalog mailing with a 20% off coupon. REI has inReach. My coupon expires 11-23-2015...on my way. Bill

DeLorme has posted their holiday rebate on the inReach system. http://www.inreachdelorme.com/ I believe that I saw a $100 price reduction at the NW Overland Expo last fall. Bill

Also consider that any electrical heating element would use lots of amp-hours while on. We use the 'water in a jug' ideas and do not have a permanent water system installed in the Grandby shell model. We do have a furnace and Taku's idea of the frozen water jug in the sleeping bag idea would...

Per my discussion with inReach at the NW Overland Expo, watch for a similar rebate/good deal for inReach this shopping season. InReach does offer seasonal ("Freedom") plans for those of us who do not travel off-grid all year, you can turn the service on and off with little penalty/re-activate...

Heavy rain and thunderstorms (possibly) in the Central valley too. Here is a link to Las Vegas weather radar loop. http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?product=NCR&rid=esx&loop=yes Bill

Paleo tour lottery dates are set. 2015 - 2016 tours: Saturday, November 28, 2015 (lottery sign-up on October 28-30, 2015) Sunday, January 17, 2016 (lottery sign-up on December 17-19, 2015) Sunday, February 14, 2016 (lottery sign-up on January 14-16, 2016) More info at...

Thanks for the reminder, I want to do this again. I was fortunate that while in college I was able to visit this site with a class and a Ranger. It is awe inspiring. Bill Licensed Geologist (retired)