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Old 05-24-2018, 05:43 PM   #41
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Grit is good if you’re a chicken or a pheasant but not so much if you don’t have a gizzard. Maybe head for the hardware store and get some goggles. Timing is not always their forte’ out there.
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Old 05-24-2018, 06:56 PM   #42
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Grit used to be what ever hit me in the mouth at 75 mph on my Harley, many a bug was swallowed back then......
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Old 05-24-2018, 09:23 PM   #43
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Mother nature’s leak test came at 7:15 tonight with all the fixings...thunder and lightning.
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Old 05-24-2018, 10:09 PM   #44
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Old 05-25-2018, 12:00 AM   #45
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Mother nature’s leak test came at 7:15 tonight with all the fixings...thunder and lightning.
And a very impressive rainbow for a grand finale.
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So, did the automatic awning perform as wanted in the wind and rain?
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So, did the automatic awning perform as wanted in the wind and rain?
Ours did, I pressed the button on the control and it closed up nice and safe.
The wind last night was less but still strong enough to do some damage.
And the toad strangler definitely would have done ours in.
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It’s not tour day yet but our red ballon will be out most of the day if you want to stop by and take a look...spot 59 lower level.
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Old 05-25-2018, 11:37 PM   #49
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Yes my awning functioned too - meaning I closed it as soon as the wind picked up -just pressed the button -I'm not willing to wait to see if it auto retracts I bought it because I can easily retract it when ever I leave / go to bed/ when the weather gets iffy
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Yes my awning functioned too - meaning I closed it as soon as the wind picked up -just pressed the button -I'm not willing to wait to see if it auto retracts I bought it because I can easily retract it when ever I leave / go to bed/ when the weather gets iffy
The rally last year provided a wind test on our brand new awning. We went off on the winery tours, the winds were completely calm, clear blue skies and we forgot to retract the awning. Came home to it safely closed due to some big winds gusts.
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Yes, mine too performed flawlessly recently while camping. A gust of wind came up and it closed. I had intended to check the batteries, but I guess they are still good, almost 2 years after installation...short of retraction, it is somewhat relieved to know it works.
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The rally last year provided a wind test on our brand new awning. We went off on the winery tours, the winds were completely calm, clear blue skies and we forgot to retract the awning. Came home to it safely closed due to some big winds gusts.
Hi: thoer... Gust a quick note to warn all Wisconsinites to watch out for "Escape Hatch II" traveling east from Superior in early June. It will be travelling at a very... well... fully laden speed, towed by an over burdened 1/4 ton pickup. We'll try to get by as fast as we can to minimize any danger... but wave in passing!!! Alf
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Old 05-26-2018, 09:23 AM   #53
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Does that mean Alf that you really plan on some "heavy" duty shopping with us in Grand Forks?

And for those WI residents, don't worry they'll only be touching the northern reaches of your state along Hwy 2.
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Does that mean Alf that you really plan on some "heavy" duty shopping with us in Grand Forks?

And for those WI residents, don't worry they'll only be touching the northern reaches of your state along Hwy 2.
Hi: emers 382... Fair warning that was my promise. Those folks with a need for speed can just pass us by.
Mary Anne is always in the HD category when it's time to go shopping!!! Alf
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I think you need to dip down much further into our gorgeous state and stop by for some homebrews!
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Hi: thoer... That'd be fine except for the pass through "The windy city"!!! Alf
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Rolled the Windy City at Noon yesterday on I80 no construction. Can’t say about coming in from du nord. Saw a nice looking Trillium west of Joliet about 11 AM. Three old airstreams, an Argosy and 16 Highway patrol in 400 miles. I roadkill otter. Who’s this little guy?
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Old 05-26-2018, 02:01 PM   #60
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I see fishing tackle and a sleeping bag in his future. First for sure camping trip will be the Wine Escape. Might have to try a shakedown earlier. Your hair is red,
Your eyes are blue
I’d swap my old Winnebago for you.
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