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- Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:09 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: How do I really feel about the ISDRA fee increase?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3014
Re: How do I really feel about the ISDRA fee increase?
The reasons for this should be obvious. The government does not want us there. They never have. Since we insist upon having some fun, they come up with ways to tax us without officially taxing us, because THAT would be illegal. Now, just like with other revenue sources, they have become addicted to ...
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:56 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: The ASA Forums have Moved
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4362
Re: The ASA Forums have Moved
Nice "update". 

- Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:52 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Daniel Patterson in the news
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6804
Re: Daniel Patterson in the news
So why does this still come up when I search his name... http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=71&Legislature=50&Session_ID=102 Is this old info or something? I guess it WAS old news. Seems as though once posted, it never really comes off the government sites. This is some nice stuff though...
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:31 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Shocker - AZ OHV funds turning out just as bad as CA's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5469
Re: Shocker - AZ OHV funds turning out just as bad as CA's
Lots of nice political jargon and promises there, but it just comes down to ONE THING...
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:24 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: The Sands of Forgiveness
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1931
Re: The Sands of Forgiveness
So are we talking "friends with benefits" here, or more like the benefits you get after working as, say, a fulltime fire fighter for 5 years?Sandcock wrote:LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE.

- Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:45 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Daniel Patterson in the news
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6804
Re: Daniel Patterson in the news
WOOHOO!!
I don't visit this site much any more, but it sure is nice to see news like this when I do!
I don't visit this site much any more, but it sure is nice to see news like this when I do!

- Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
- Topic: LEGAL GAS CONTAINERS
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5974
Re: LEGAL GAS CONTAINERS
I happen to know one of the, if not THE, largest manufacturer and also a very large distributor of these "jugs". They are both facing fines of MILLIONS of $$ from the CARB. The distributor is a good friend of mine. He is personally facing over $1M in fines for selling these, not only in CA, but to a...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:35 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: HR 3784
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2488
HR 3784
Bing or Google HR 3784. It's some crazy stuff. Scares the HELL outta me.
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/h ... ny-profits
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/h ... ny-profits
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:00 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Greater Sage-Grouse Warrants Protection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3023
Re: Greater Sage-Grouse Warrants Protection
Personal view here, but it seems that recently I have witnessed the BLMs general attitudes have changed for the worse. It used to be that BLM land and management thereof was USER centered, and not land centered. In other words, it seems to me like they used to be much more accomodating to citizens w...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Crash at Test Hill at Gordons Well
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2839
Re: Crash at Test Hill at Gordons Well
Why do people insist on putting CRAPPY music to most any video that involves OHV use? Anyway, don't people know that there are general areas where buggies go, bikes go, etc? Usually also areas or corridors of up traffic and down traffic. The driver of the rail is an idiot...on many levels. One of th...
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:54 am
- Forum: Welding and Fabrication
- Topic: Handrail?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3088
Re: Handrail?
After seeing some of the things people have gotten away with, I think you probably would have no issues with using this material, so long as the design is correct and the welding is good.
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:21 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Visitor Survey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1319
Re: Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Visitor Survey
LOL!
Is this a joke?!?
Is this a joke?!?
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:06 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Oregon Reintroduces Bill to Limit Suspension/Tire Alteration
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1118
Re: Oregon Reintroduces Bill to Limit Suspension/Tire Alteration
OK... So how exactly is this supposed to be enforced? I mean, are the COPS gonna be issued a document with EVERY bumper height of EVERY vehicle EVER made along with a tape measure and be told to "go at it"? I highly doubt it. Stupid bill, but I think that unless you are driving around in a monster t...
- Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:34 am
- Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
- Topic: Trying Out My New Camera
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7536
Re: Trying Out My New Camera
I have five of the GoPro HD cameras and have over 500 GB of footage so far from them...of my road racing endeavors. Love these cameras, and they are practically "throw away" compared to the Sonys that I also use at $2800 each! I use the Sony Vegas software to edit. Another family member prefers the ...
- Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:10 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Act now - OHV Fund under assult
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2255
Re: Act now - OHV Fund under assult
phantom, Please make sure that whoever actually does the litigation adds the fact that this is being done "for the good of the public" to the complaint so that all the attorneys fees can be recouped from the state as well. This is how the schmucks at the CBD do it, and it's how we/you/whoever should...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Where is everyone?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10571
Re: Where is everyone?
I think you all know why I'm gone. And for the record, I was one of the lone few, well maybe one, that was absolutely against the banning of Blue Sky. He came on here, fired all of us up, gave us something to talk about, and occasionally tipped his hand to what was coming down the pike. IMHO, bannin...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:32 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Act now - OHV Fund under assult
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2255
Re: Act now - OHV Fund under assult
Nice to see that important info is still being posted here.
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:58 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3527
Re: The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
And if any of you folks beleive that these kinds of things DON"T happen when the (supposed) Conservatives are in control, I've got some BEAUTIFUL Pacific Ocean beachfront property in Az to sell you..cheap. I believe in treating all the animals equally. If we’re going to post the Obama crap, then we...
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:45 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3527
Re: The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
L&L Corvairs wrote:And if any of you folks beleive that these kinds of things DON"T happen when the (supposed) Conservatives are in control, I've got some BEAUTIFUL Pacific Ocean beachfront property in Az to sell you..cheap.
Two wrongs don't make a right!
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:57 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Look Out Sand Drags.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2806
Re: Look Out Sand Drags.
Now you are trying to draw conclusions about what I said that are far from the words of what I said. I never said there was a conspiracy. I don't know where you got that from. What there is is a slippery slope created by false assumptions that were acted upon by government entities that are now havi...
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:36 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Look Out Sand Drags.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2806
Re: Look Out Sand Drags.
Two points here. First I never said that people die all the time at these races. I said in the "off road sport". HUGE difference. Second, that said, I have friends and neighbors that are drivers in MANY off road races both here and in Mexico. They have related to me some really amazing stories about...
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:19 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3527
The Fix Is In.....But You Knew That
Just got this in an email. Although I put little stock in forwarded email messages like this, it makes perfect sense to me. These guys/gals are serious scum bags. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This has be...
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:11 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Look Out Sand Drags.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2806
Re: Look Out Sand Drags.
Looks to me like some yahoo wanted to see his name everywhere, wrote a story, and, unfortunately all the major wires then picked it up. Uh, crash, if you are referring to the accident that happened last weekend at the Mojave 200…. This accident was national news. It was on all the major networks th...
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:56 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Look Out Sand Drags.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2806
Re: Look Out Sand Drags.
I think Sloppy is in for some rough days ahead. (not our sloppy of course) I've said this exact thing about the sand drags, IIRC even here on these boards, for quite some time. I enjoy them, and even participate in them, but I always keep my family INSIDE a vehicle, a large truck at that, and show u...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:52 pm
- Forum: Camera • Video • Computer • Internet • Website
- Topic: Hero HD Camera
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2082
Hero HD Camera
If you guys haven't used a Hero HD camera yet......you gotta try one. REALLY cool, and virtually indestructable. At $300 for an HD camera, they are also darn near disposable!
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:49 pm
- Forum: Welding and Fabrication
- Topic: Welding Tips
- Replies: 35
- Views: 22640
Re: Welding Tips
If you guys are worried about penetration, you might want to try straight CO2. It's what I have been using for MIG welding for quite sometime and the welds definitely penetrate. It is not as consistant as the mix gas, but once the part heats up a bit, watch out, penetration will not be a problem. Al...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:41 pm
- Forum: Welding and Fabrication
- Topic: aluminum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2684
Re: aluminum
6061 can be used for most anything that doesn't have a bend in it. If you have bends, then a 3000-5000 series aluminum is better suited. As you go down in number, generally speaking, the aluminum gets softer and easier to work. This is why if you are looking for strength, 6000-7000 series is prefera...
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:51 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6975
Re: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
Man what a crapper load of poop that is.
I'm just curious then, if the requirements are now EXACTLY the same for commercial and non-commercial, why would anyone get the non-commercial?
I'm just curious then, if the requirements are now EXACTLY the same for commercial and non-commercial, why would anyone get the non-commercial?
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:50 pm
- Forum: RV • Trailer • Tow Vehicle
- Topic: Black Streaks on Toybox Siding
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4608
Re: Black Streaks on Toybox Siding
I was just told by a pro detailer that Eagle1 wheel and tire cleaner does a fantastic job. He said the first time he used it he about crapped a brick because it turned the area yellow. After drying though, he said it was all good. Maybe try it on a small area. I haven't tried it myself. I use boat w...
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6975
Re: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
So you guys are saying that the yearly/bi-yearly medical requirement is for a non-com also? News to me. May have had to get it signed off once, but are you guys saying it is the same as the commercial requirements? Cause that's not how I understood it, but it's been a couple years since I looked at ...
- Thu May 13, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: CARB outlaws race fuel for recreational purposes
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9283
Re: CARB outlaws race fuel for recreational purposes
Read the regs closely.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/advs/advs397.pdf
There are reformulated unleaded versions of high octane race gas that are available, and probably what you are seeing at pumps that allow self service.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/advs/advs397.pdf
There are reformulated unleaded versions of high octane race gas that are available, and probably what you are seeing at pumps that allow self service.
- Thu May 06, 2010 8:29 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6975
Re: License Requirements....have you heard of an R endorsement??
I know I have discussed this in depth on this forum before, but from memory, this is the synopsis. 5th wheel up to 10,000 lbs, nothing special required. Regular class C 5th wheel 10,001 -15,000 lbs requires "R" endorsement. 5th wheel 15,001 and up requires non-com class A so long as for personal use...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:27 am
- Forum: ISDRA/Glamis RAMP Discussion
- Topic: BLM RAMP Meetings
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9688
Re: BLM RAMP Meetings
AS ORIGINALLY POSTED BY L&L "haven’t looked at the data yet, either, so it is possible that Erin is incorrect, however, I’m will to be she is not. (anyone care to wager??? How about a 6 pack of ones favorite ICB?. I’ll bet on Erin.) We have to remember that the 1.82” rain event has to happen between...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:20 am
- Forum: ISDRA/Glamis RAMP Discussion
- Topic: DRAMP/RAMP Comments
- Replies: 139
- Views: 36796
Re: DRAMP/RAMP Comments
Truthfully, I think the biggest hurdle would be the insurance that would have to be held for the operation. We're already paying for all the studies and other BS, so why shouldn't we have a bigger say in what actually happens on the land like a lease holder would? We were already told last night, st...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: ISDRA/Glamis RAMP Discussion
- Topic: BLM RAMP Meetings
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9688
Re: BLM RAMP Meetings
Sorry, guess I should have put this here instead of the other places I did: I attended the BLM meeting last night in San Diego and came away with only a couple things. 1) The BLMs path has already been chosen, and we were one of the least considered factors in crafting "alternatives". 2) This was th...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:38 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: BLM Meeting Thoughts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 890
BLM Meeting Thoughts
I attended the BLM meeting last night in San Diego and came away with only a couple things. 1) The BLMs path has already been chosen, and we were one of the least considered factors in crafting "alternatives". 2) This was the first meeting I have been at where people, many people, were asking for mi...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:31 am
- Forum: ISDRA/Glamis RAMP Discussion
- Topic: DRAMP/RAMP Comments
- Replies: 139
- Views: 36796
Re: DRAMP/RAMP Comments
I attended the BLM meeting last night in San Diego and came away with only a couple things. 1) The BLMs path has already been chosen, and we were one of the least considered factors in crafting "alternatives". 2) This was the first meeting I have been at where people, many people, were asking for mi...
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: Camera • Video • Computer • Internet • Website
- Topic: Camcorder under $500?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3362
Re: Camcorder under $500?
If you are going to be using in harsh environments and also want to do in car stuff, you may want to take a look at the Hero cameras. I just bought six of them for a race car video project I am doing. 1080p HD for under $300 and the size of a matchbox or two. Totally sealed and can take a serious be...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:55 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Green Sticker Fee....WTF!!!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4612
Re: Green Sticker Fee....WTF!!!!!
Glad to see this thread continuing, and NO it is NOT about politics. It is about you, me, and everyone else that pays a tax to use OUR lands and then sees it double for no real reason. And then sees it looted to pay for things it wasn't taken for. Taxation without representation. Remember that term?...
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: The Cloward-Piven Strategy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1098
Re: The Cloward-Piven Strategy
You wouldn't be claiming that a strategy of, asking for ALL KINDS OF CRAZY STUFF, and then when only half the crazy stuff is agreed to and all sides can claim victory, is being used, are you? Cause it kinda sounds like it, and that would fit my description of what is going on right now. GET RID OF T...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:52 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Thanks to the libs for all the "change"...NOT
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1492
Re: Thanks to the libs for all the "change"...NOT
If you are not a socialist, gun hating, tree hugger, you are not allowed into the White House these days.
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:50 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Horror of Legalizing Pot in California????
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7839
Re: Horror of Legalizing Pot in California????
I don't have time to read all this.......stuff, but IMO it should be just another perscription drug. Hemp is also a very useful product that people in the US have to pay other countries for in products that require it. It's actually used in some automotive items that we have to buy from Canada becau...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:44 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: STOP SPENDING
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2483
Re: STOP SPENDING
May I suggest that you all read Atlas Shrugged, if you haven't already. Pretty amazing stuff.
Man would I love to find a Galt's Gulch right about now. The looters are at our gates.
Man would I love to find a Galt's Gulch right about now. The looters are at our gates.
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:09 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Campaign Promise
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2850
Re: Campaign Promise
Don't forget the VAT. That would be the "Value Added Tax" which is essentially a Federal sales tax. Most European countries already have this and the idea is being heavily circulated in Washington. I only hope that people that see themselves as "reasonable" Democrates wake up in time for all of us t...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:28 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: OHV Relationship with BLM May be on the Rocks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 852
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Friday fun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1651
Re: Friday fun
Kind of off topic, but I just learned that the company my college buddy works for is the one doing the canal through the dunes work. I started ripping him a new one and he said they have taken a lot of flak on this one. Almost as much as the border fence. It's the same company that filled in Smugele...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:30 am
- Forum: Wide Open Sand
- Topic: Green Sticker Fee....WTF!!!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4612
Green Sticker Fee....WTF!!!!!
I just got one of my OHV renewal notices and it is for $52.00!!!! What the FFFFFFFF!!!!!!!! I knew there was an increase coming, but I understood that it would just be up to $40. $52 from $25 is over a 100% increase!!!! I effen HATE THIS STATE!!! I was already thinking about nonoping my OHVs as I ra...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:31 pm
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Different Perspective on Global Warming
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1855
Re: Different Perspective on Global Warming
I believe that history will show that not only is GW a complete hoax, but that Ex Pres Bush in no way was even close to the worst president ever. Time will tell. We shall see.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:23 pm
- Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
- Topic: Sand Fence for wash road
- Replies: 119
- Views: 25585
Re: Sand Fence for wash road
Yep, don't show any backbone on the smaller "insignificant" closure in the south dunes and look where it gets ya. Those who loose site of their principles are lost entirely. I haven't been to the dunes in years. I have found another place for my family to recreate and be left alone, for now, from th...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:01 am
- Forum: Political Discussions Only
- Topic: Oduma
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6141
Re: Oduma
Just watch Slop.....and you will likely find out.
All I can say is, I hope Obama doesn't have to deal with half the huge issues that George W had to deal with. I didn't agree with alot of Bush's policies, but this guys policies are just down right frightening.
All I can say is, I hope Obama doesn't have to deal with half the huge issues that George W had to deal with. I didn't agree with alot of Bush's policies, but this guys policies are just down right frightening.