nagblagger
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NEED MORE PICTURES !
Boggle- USA bound!
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druid
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I can console you with the fact the shoes on some of the east coast HJ were in the $5-600 range!
Michen
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Oh that helps!!!
teapot
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Gulp. Hope the job's paying well!
Michen
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Thankfully!!!
SBJT
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I agree with this. I’ve seen it done and the weight ratio means it can be scary. I think some of the older chevys have the jake brakes. Didn’t even know mine had it until last week when hubby pointed it out. And I’ve been driving that thing for 5 years now.
CanteringCarrot
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It's scary when people skimp on a tow rig or just get a trailer that's too much for their truck!
OH's dad tows a large 5th wheel RV when he goes on trips, so the Jake Brakes are very helpful. Especially through the mountains.
I'm somewhat loyal to Cummins when it comes to diesel engines, but with Chevy, the Allison transmission and Duramax isn't terrible either. Pros and cons to all of the big 3 (Ford, Dodge, Chevy/GM). Usually you find what you prefer and stick with it.
Also pros and cons to pre emissions diesel vehicles. I'm rather environmentally conscious in my day to day life, but a bit of an environmental terrorist when it comes to some car stuff ?
Michen
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SBJT
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You're so right, I have the Chevy Allison and while it's a tank, it's never failed me. Although the high winds and the mountains occasionally make me sweat a little.
Honestly in the Rockies, diesel is the way to go. People don't hate you quite as much.
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Michen
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Yeah I’m gonna hold out for a proper truck. I’d rather wait and if I can’t get to the barn for days at a time so be it. I’m away for weeks at a time soon anyway so I’ll have to get used to not seeing bog.
just had a very literal close coyote encounter on boggle!!
just had a very literal close coyote encounter on boggle!!
CanteringCarrot
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The Coyote's woke me up last night around 2:00am with their howling and yipping!
Michen
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It was smaller than I expected. Have a video I’ll post later!
Michen
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Little video of our riding including the I think injured coyote that appeared right under our feet, I so nearly fell off as Boggle understandably span!
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Caol Ila
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Coyotes aren't that much bigger than a large fox.
The poor guy in the video does look lame.
I guess with the car thing, you can see how the winter pans out. You might change your mind. Snow sticks around for a while at 8000ft, so you might not be able to safely see Boggle for weeks. Weather happens fast and mean up there. It might be absolutely fine and plowed when you drive to the barn, then a sh1tshow two hours later when you leave and the snow comes in faster than the plows can clear it.
The poor guy in the video does look lame.
I guess with the car thing, you can see how the winter pans out. You might change your mind. Snow sticks around for a while at 8000ft, so you might not be able to safely see Boggle for weeks. Weather happens fast and mean up there. It might be absolutely fine and plowed when you drive to the barn, then a sh1tshow two hours later when you leave and the snow comes in faster than the plows can clear it.
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Michen
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Coyotes aren't that much bigger than a large fox.
The poor guy in the video does look lame.
I guess with the car thing, you can see how the winter pans out. You might change your mind. Snow sticks around for a while at 8000ft, so you might not be able to safely see Boggle for weeks. Weather happens fast up there. It might be absolutely fine and plowed when you drive to the barn, then a sh1tshow two hours later when you leave and the snow comes in faster than the plows can clear it.
Yeh i mean if I need to buy a truck I can move the money over and buy a truck immediately. Just seems silly to jump into it now when I don’t yet know how things will pan out. There’s also an app thing where I can rent someone’s locally so no issue doing that for a few days at a time for a bit, still bet I’d spend less than the monthly insurance lol!
My colleague also has a company car (who I’m living with) and she’s put snow tires on hers so I may be able to borrow that a bit when she’s around if I need it. I think I’ll be able to muddle through but we shall see.
Michen
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PS caol are you nocturnal ?
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
What a lovely ride to share!
southerncomfort
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Wonderful hacking there (random wildlife notwithstanding!).
clinkerbuilt
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I have nothing helpful to add, but I just want to say how fantastic Boggle's Trail Experiences are to watch: "Where's this? Who's that? Ahh that thing, and that, and here's this...."
Tarragon
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That trail just looks so inviting to ride!
Michen
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Yep I love it! But still always so forward with it. Even when he’s spooking he keeps the forward momentum just as much ? I wonder how different it feels to him. Smells etc?
Emilieu
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Loved that video, what a gorgeous trail. And of course, the happy Boggle ears. Thanks for sharing, what a treat
Caol Ila
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Yes.
Michen
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It’s so beautiful! Literally soothes my brain after a busy work day
Moobli
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I’d have been so excited, although the poor guy doesn’t look too well ?.
I recently saw a horrific video on “coyote whacking”.m , which I’d never even heard of. Just unbelievable cruelty these guys face by some Neanderthals?
nagblagger
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'Hey' back to Bog.
You are forgiven, love the video.
You are forgiven, love the video.
Caol Ila
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Jealous of your individual pens at the moment. I have turned Hermosa out in her new herd and left her. Everything looked pretty civilized. She seems to know how to introduce herself to new horses and it looked as calm as any herd introduction I have seen. Not everyone was there when we left, but it was the best one could hope for. And I could not spend all night at the barn!
Individual turnout has its advantages. Sort of.
Individual turnout has its advantages. Sort of.
Michen
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Here goes testing the merc on the snow in the mountains… wish me luck!
Caol Ila
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Yeah, my parents just texted to say it’s snowing. Good luck.
Michen
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Pretty wet snow so wasn’t sticking once I’d dropped down ten mins. Bad driving conditions after this photo from the barn though but Colorado folk seem pretty sensible, everyone doing 25mph and hazards on.
Love the snow and now have a non horsey down jacket for it ?
Glad I pulled shoes yesterday.
Love the snow and now have a non horsey down jacket for it ?
Glad I pulled shoes yesterday.