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by obie
Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: FS: American Security 2 Hr. Fire-proof Safe
Replies: 0
Views: 56

FS: American Security 2 Hr. Fire-proof Safe

$400.

This is a 18"deep x 18" high x 12" wide (interior dimensions) AmSec safe.

Clean, four shelves, floor bolt, and touch-up paint. 7 yrs. old. Weight is about 180#. The extra deep dimension is nice - will hold long barrel hunting revolvers etc.

Pics if interested.
by obie
Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: FS: EOTech Holographic Sight
Replies: 0
Views: 67

FS: EOTech Holographic Sight

$350. for a Model 512.A65.

Clean, been sitting in safe for three years. Never used. Excellent piece.

Image
by obie
Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Re: Ride today?

Lemme know if you wanna meet up and go with us one of these days. Yea, Taco that would be cool. How technical is that near the bottom 1/3 when it goes singletrack? Actually only about the last 1/4 on the top is NOT singletrack, the rest is all narrow trail currently with tall vegetation up on eithe...
by obie
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Desert
Topic: Desert rehab hike
Replies: 28
Views: 622

Re: Desert rehab hike

Very nice looking area. Good to see you're ignoring doctor's orders as well. :)

That picture of the Ocotillo: what's going on with the yellow along the stalks? I thought Ocotillo leaves were all green with no flowering?
by obie
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Re: Ride today?

"conditioned to see bicyclists" WTF does that even mean? IMO, they are just dumb-ass drivers who dont pay attention to the world around them. it seems that a lot of people who dont take driving seriously never see shit til its way to late :( Yea, problem too is that I'm just wearing basic...
by obie
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Re: Ride today?

Taco wrote: Lemme know if you wanna meet up and go with us one of these days.
Yea, Taco that would be cool. How technical is that near the bottom 1/3 when it goes singletrack?
by obie
Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Re: Ride today?

I love Monroe Truck Trail. I haul ass on that thing. Favorite trail so far. Glad to hear you're arright. I know what you mean about people not being conditioned to see cyclists. That's no bueno. Thanks you guys. I ain't done yet! :) Taco - I'm gonna hit Monroe up when I get further along. Last week...
by obie
Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Re: Ride today?

No injuries now. Thought my ankle was jammed up the next morning since I ride with clip-ins on the 29'er. It loosened up later that day. I was kind of stunned thinking how bad that would've been if I was on the roadie. I think a 700c wheel would've taco'ed and I would then be down on the floor getti...
by obie
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ride today?
Replies: 13
Views: 245

Ride today?

https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i280/albums/kk178/obie549/kelly/kellyslegs.jpg Got hit by a car (again) on Saturday. Walked away, 29'er OK, and the fool that hit me gave me $100. for "my troubles." My rear wheel actually broke a couple of her front light lenses. FATBIKE...
by obie
Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20110415 - The North West Face of Mount Baldy
Replies: 23
Views: 484

Re: 20110415 - The North West Face of Mount Baldy

Very cool pics! That's a hefty bit of climbing...nice!
by obie
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Los Padres
Topic: 2011-04-11 Rarely seen waterfall Santa Paula Canyon LPNF
Replies: 9
Views: 240

Re: 2011-04-11 Rarely seen waterfall Santa Paula Canyon LPNF

That's very cool...thank you!
by obie
Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Sierra Nevadas
Topic: Mesyan Lakes/Lone Pine Winter Camping (**Pics**)
Replies: 12
Views: 249

Re: Mesyan Lakes/Lone Pine Winter Camping (**Pics**)

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
by obie
Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Ice House Canyon Trail
Replies: 92
Views: 2048

Re: Ice House Canyon Trail

Seven months!?? holy crap, howde you stand it?? It's fading into the past now that I'm out there riding. Hiking seems out of the question, at least San Gabs, for a few more months. I was limping for a full four days after Icehouse. I'm riding fireroad on the MTB and car-camping. The more climbing I...
by obie
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Smith Mountain (5111'/1558m)
Replies: 26
Views: 260

Re: Smith Mountain (5111'/1558m)

HJ: cool pics and, thanks for taking the time to ID the peaks. Good stuff.
by obie
Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Mt. Islip from Crystal Lake: 04-10-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 172

Re: Mt. Islip from Crystal Lake: 04-10-2011

Cool ice pics.

Thanks!
by obie
Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Other SoCal Ranges
Topic: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Re: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites

Thanks Norma. This is all new dirt for both of us so we'll just turn it into a couple of days of different routes and see what can put together for a flowing ride. Camps near beach: I used to bag on my 'hood campsite (Moro @ Crystal Cove) but after seeing the size of the LA/Ventura sites, Moro isn't...
by obie
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Other SoCal Ranges
Topic: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Re: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites

Started some recon for the BBT and camps. Went up to Malibu Creek SP to talk to rangers but, sign said the Visitor Center is now open on weekends from "noon to 4PM". It's 9am. I park over at Mulholland hoping to see some buddies hammering 'Mulholland Challenge' on roadies. Nice crisp morni...
by obie
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Gov't Shutdown?
Replies: 19
Views: 340

Re: Gov't Shutdown?

down. Oh, and congressmen would naturally forfeit a percentage of their pay and benefits proportional to the number of days they shut down. HJ The staff would have their pay affected by the shutdown, not Congress. As I understand it Congressional pay is guaranteed by law(s) unaffected by fed budget...
by obie
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Gov't Shutdown?
Replies: 19
Views: 340

Re: Gov't Shutdown?

Off topic here but, I called some state park ranger offices today for camping info and no one answered at Pt. Mugu, Malibu Creek and Topanga. Got recordings at all three which informed me that if no one answered that I should leave a message and they would get back to me in "no more than four d...
by obie
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Other SoCal Ranges
Topic: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Re: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites

Places to eat? We generally make breakfast & lunch and then dine out that nite. Anymore?

Yes, we are spoiled but it's nice to be METRO-MOUNTAINEERING IN STYLE.

Froggy's in Topanga:


http://froggystopanga.com/
by obie
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Other SoCal Ranges
Topic: Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Santa Monica Mountains: Backbone Trail & Campsites

Well, we're getting ready to start riding/camping the Santa Monicas. Been riding Mulholland on the roadie for a few years and now want to get on some dirt and check all these places out. Thanks to Gene @STR forum and DenMother for their help in collecting info. If anyone here has something to add pl...
by obie
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Mt. Hastings (4,000') & Mt. Wilson (5,700')
Replies: 6
Views: 94

Re: Mt. Hastings (4,000') & Mt. Wilson (5,700')

Cool stuff.

Funny how cyclists get to end of a climb and go bonkers when they find beer and pancakes or burritos. Hikers.....err...no.

Will say that my first time up Santiago Peak down here was a bummer when I saw all those towers and fencing like Mt. Wilson. And no food.
by obie
Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: Sierra Nevadas
Topic: Sentinel Dome Snow Camp. Yosemite National Park
Replies: 14
Views: 340

Re: Sentinel Dome Snow Camp. Yosemite National Park

Very cool.

So....how much did that pack weigh?
by obie
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20110405 Lower Monroe MTBing
Replies: 5
Views: 75

Re: 20110405 Lower Monroe MTBing

Nice ride Taco.

What's the Sunset Peak/Ridge road look like now? Snow? That's some good fun.
by obie
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: California
Topic: Sandstone Peak and Tri-Peaks from Newbury Park
Replies: 6
Views: 127

Re: Sandstone Peak and Tri-Peaks from Newbury Park

there are walk-in camp sites in La Jolla Valley which is north of Circle X and Sycamore Canyon on PCH. the link states chemical toilet, but that toilet is by the parking lot, not the camp sites. the camp sites are very primitive and last time i looked it didn't seem they are much used or that brush...
by obie
Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: California
Topic: Sandstone Peak and Tri-Peaks from Newbury Park
Replies: 6
Views: 127

Re: Sandstone Peak and Tri-Peaks from Newbury Park

Any recommendations for camping? Just bringing a tarp & bag. Went to the Circle X Ranch site and their campground is for groups of "10-50". Not familiar with any of the other sites they mention. I've biked the area and generally stop down at Leo Carillo for lunch. I would prefer not to...
by obie
Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: A Little Hiker's Trip to Crystal Lake
Replies: 12
Views: 135

Re: A Little Hiker's Trip to Crystal Lake

Cool stuff HJ.

Does she have a sleeping bag yet?

My riding partner bought her 3 y.o. granddaughter a bag and they slept out on the porch last nite.

Kids rock.
by obie
Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Long range haulers: Santos Bikes
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: Long range haulers: Santos Bikes

Knock on wood but, I've never ripped too many shifters, brakes and asst'd stuff off the bike to want a SS, 1x9 or Rohloff setup. Question about a Rohloff would be IF you get a mechanical in the middle of Timbuktu - who's gonna have parts for that piece of German bizness? I'd keep it simple on a long...
by obie
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Long range haulers: Santos Bikes
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Long range haulers: Santos Bikes

Ideas aplenty here. The Rohloff drive is slick.

http://www.santosbikes.com/index.php/en/santos-riders
by obie
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Sarah Outen
Replies: 0
Views: 29

Sarah Outen