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#11
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: More White Stuff.
Last post by Okanagan - February 22, 2026, 10:02:20 AMGreat pics, especially the girl!
We got snow down to sea level five days ago, and now for the past 24 hours high winds, melting snow and knocking out power in many places around us.
I hunted for cougar tracks for the four days of good tracking snow in our foothills and mountains, my son with me yesterday. Animals holed up, not moving much, probably anticipating the violent wind. On day two a big bobcat track tempted me to try to call him, but I resisted and kept driving to look for a lion track.
Yesterday we found one small cougar track, many hours old and curiously, another human track had checked it out before us and followed it to where it left the road. Wind was already screaming, small cat, old track-- we took a nap in the vehicle and then went home instead of trying to call it.
We got snow down to sea level five days ago, and now for the past 24 hours high winds, melting snow and knocking out power in many places around us.
I hunted for cougar tracks for the four days of good tracking snow in our foothills and mountains, my son with me yesterday. Animals holed up, not moving much, probably anticipating the violent wind. On day two a big bobcat track tempted me to try to call him, but I resisted and kept driving to look for a lion track.
Yesterday we found one small cougar track, many hours old and curiously, another human track had checked it out before us and followed it to where it left the road. Wind was already screaming, small cat, old track-- we took a nap in the vehicle and then went home instead of trying to call it.
#12
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: More White Stuff.
Last post by Hawks Feather - February 22, 2026, 09:22:01 AMI now stand corrected. I just saw on Liberty that they will get paid. "The position pays $19 an hour — about $2 above the state minimum wage, with some reports citing rates up to $28.71 per hour depending on the classification." I wonder what the classification is for shoveling snow.
"Bring a shovel. And while you're at it, bring two small passport-style photos, two original forms of identification plus photocopies of each, and a Social Security card. All of that, to hold a shovel in the snow. To cast a ballot in a New York election, you need the last four digits of a Social Security number — and only when you first register."
"Bring a shovel. And while you're at it, bring two small passport-style photos, two original forms of identification plus photocopies of each, and a Social Security card. All of that, to hold a shovel in the snow. To cast a ballot in a New York election, you need the last four digits of a Social Security number — and only when you first register."
#13
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: More White Stuff.
Last post by Hawks Feather - February 22, 2026, 09:17:01 AMLove the snowman and the rest of the pics. I heard that New York City is calling for people to get out their snow shovels to help remove the snow, maybe you can help. You will need two forms of I.D. to be allowed to participate in the removal. Oh, yea, you won't get paid either.
#14
The Tailgate / Today in history 2-21
Last post by remrogers - February 21, 2026, 02:59:43 PM1885
Feb 21
Washington Monument dedicated
The Washington Monument, built in honor of America's revolutionary hero and first president, is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
The 555-foot-high marble obelisk was first proposed in 1783, and Pierre L'Enfant left room for it in his designs for the new U.S. capital. After George Washington's death in 1799, plans for a memorial for the "father of the country" were discussed, but none were adopted until 1832—the centennial of Washington's birth.
Architect Robert Mills' hollow Egyptian obelisk design was accepted for the monument, and on July 4, 1848, the cornerstone was laid. Work on the project was interrupted by political quarreling in the 1850s, and construction ceased entirely during the American Civil War. Finally, in 1876, Congress, inspired by the American centennial, passed legislation appropriating $200,000 for completion of the monument.
In February 1885, the Washington Monument was formally dedicated, and three years later it was opened to the public, who were permitted to climb to the top of the monument by stairs or elevator. The monument was the tallest structure in the world when completed and remains today, by District of Columbia law, the tallest building in the nation's capital.
Feb 21
Washington Monument dedicated
The Washington Monument, built in honor of America's revolutionary hero and first president, is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
The 555-foot-high marble obelisk was first proposed in 1783, and Pierre L'Enfant left room for it in his designs for the new U.S. capital. After George Washington's death in 1799, plans for a memorial for the "father of the country" were discussed, but none were adopted until 1832—the centennial of Washington's birth.
Architect Robert Mills' hollow Egyptian obelisk design was accepted for the monument, and on July 4, 1848, the cornerstone was laid. Work on the project was interrupted by political quarreling in the 1850s, and construction ceased entirely during the American Civil War. Finally, in 1876, Congress, inspired by the American centennial, passed legislation appropriating $200,000 for completion of the monument.
In February 1885, the Washington Monument was formally dedicated, and three years later it was opened to the public, who were permitted to climb to the top of the monument by stairs or elevator. The monument was the tallest structure in the world when completed and remains today, by District of Columbia law, the tallest building in the nation's capital.
#15
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / More White Stuff.
Last post by nastygunz - February 21, 2026, 11:52:57 AM
#16
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: The Frozen Frontier.
Last post by FinsnFur - February 21, 2026, 07:58:25 AMI'm gonna straight up pass on that. 
I couldnt get my jacket zipped far enough over my face yesterday in the 50mph gusts of blowing snow here.
I couldnt get my jacket zipped far enough over my face yesterday in the 50mph gusts of blowing snow here.
#17
The Tailgate / Today in history 2-20
Last post by remrogers - February 20, 2026, 12:00:54 PM1998
Feb 20
Tara Lipinski becomes youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist
On February 20, 1998, 15-year-old Tara Lipinski wins the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and becomes the youngest gold medalist in her sport.
Lipinski donned her first pair of skates at age six. In 1994, at age 12, she won a gold medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival, a junior-level competition. In 1997, Lipinski, then 14, took first place at both the national and world figure skating championships, beating out her American rival and perennial fan favorite, Michelle Kwan. Lipinski was the youngest person ever to take home either title.
At the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Lipinski and teammate Michelle Kwan were both considered favorites for the gold medal. Earlier that season, the diminutive Lipinski, known for her energetic jumps, had been defeated twice in competition by Kwan, who was considered the more artistic skater of the two. Both Kwan and Lipinski turned in strong performances; however, Lipinski's program was considered more technically difficult and she was awarded the gold medal. Kwan took home the silver medal and China's Chen Lu won the bronze. Lipinski, then 15, was the youngest person in figure skating history to capture Olympic gold. (At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, 16-year-old Oksana Baiul from Ukraine won the gold in women's figure skating.)
In April 1998, Lipinski announced she was turning professional. She went on to perform in skating shows such as "Stars on Ice" and also pursued an acting career. She retired from figure skating in 2002. In 2006, she was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Feb 20
Tara Lipinski becomes youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist
On February 20, 1998, 15-year-old Tara Lipinski wins the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and becomes the youngest gold medalist in her sport.
Lipinski donned her first pair of skates at age six. In 1994, at age 12, she won a gold medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival, a junior-level competition. In 1997, Lipinski, then 14, took first place at both the national and world figure skating championships, beating out her American rival and perennial fan favorite, Michelle Kwan. Lipinski was the youngest person ever to take home either title.
At the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Lipinski and teammate Michelle Kwan were both considered favorites for the gold medal. Earlier that season, the diminutive Lipinski, known for her energetic jumps, had been defeated twice in competition by Kwan, who was considered the more artistic skater of the two. Both Kwan and Lipinski turned in strong performances; however, Lipinski's program was considered more technically difficult and she was awarded the gold medal. Kwan took home the silver medal and China's Chen Lu won the bronze. Lipinski, then 15, was the youngest person in figure skating history to capture Olympic gold. (At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, 16-year-old Oksana Baiul from Ukraine won the gold in women's figure skating.)
In April 1998, Lipinski announced she was turning professional. She went on to perform in skating shows such as "Stars on Ice" and also pursued an acting career. She retired from figure skating in 2002. In 2006, she was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
#18
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: The Frozen Frontier.
Last post by nastygunz - February 20, 2026, 05:26:13 AM281 inches= 23.24 feet of snow.
#19
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: The Frozen Frontier.
Last post by nastygunz - February 20, 2026, 05:22:46 AMAnd it does kill them every year just like clockwork. It's a cool drive in the summertime. There's 1 million cars around here that have the bumper sticker that says this car climbed Mount Washington lol.
#20
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: The Frozen Frontier.
Last post by Okanagan - February 20, 2026, 01:44:29 AMHurricane force winds every three days on average -- That's astounding!
Add the extreme cold and it is no wonder Mt. Washington kills so many people.
Add the extreme cold and it is no wonder Mt. Washington kills so many people.