New Colorado Member

[shultzie]

Hi guys, my name is Dave. I live in Salida, CO for the moment. I was searching for info on building a shelving system in the back of my discovery and ran across this forum. Got some good info from looking at Chazz Layne build. Thanks. Cant wait to get your guys advice. Plus I know nothing about the HAM radio stuff but it has my attention and would like to find out more.

[BorregoWrangler]

Welcome to the forum. We actually have a member here, smslavin, who is moving out there soon.

Feel free to post up pictures of your rig and where you like to wheel and explore.

[smslavin]

Yep, moving up next month. We'll be in Broomfield.

[DaveK]

Dave:

Welcome!

We have a couple of members who are Rover fans. We need to prod them to join forces here.

For a good introduction to Ham radio, there are several topics that have been discussed in detail right here on the forums. As you read through them, don't hesitate to ask questions. We have some very knowledgeable members who can usually get you the answer or steer you in the right direction.

Glad you could join us.

[cruiserlarry]

Welcome to OAUSA, Dave !!!

Colorado is a beautiful place - post up some pics of your rig, and the areas you like to explore for us to see

To get a basic intro to ham (amateur) radio, check out: HAM RADIO INFO

Once you realize how useful ham radio can be, both in everyday life, out on the trail, or during times of emergency, I think you'll be willing to devote some studying time to earn your Tech license. After that, we'll do our best to entice you to consider upgrading to a General license, which will give you world-wide operating privileges (and it can be a very addicting hobby, just like off-roading )

[shultzie]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the Welcome and the feedback....smslavin I'm a few hours away but always looking for someone to hit the trails with feel free to get ahold of me. Heres a pic of my Discovery and a few places where I go. I mainly just hit FS roads when I go explore. Thanks guys again. I'm going to like this forum!

Dave

Monarch Pass

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going towards Marshall Pass

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[smslavin]

smslavin I'm a few hours away but always looking for someone to hit the trails with feel free to get ahold of me.

Definitely will. That second image is absolutely epic.

[shultzie]

It only got better the farther I went! Just didnt have my camera when I uploaded these.

[Railsplitter]

"It only got better the farther I went..."

Ain't THAT the truth??? And ALWAYS the truth, unless you're headed into the ghetto...

Nice CO shots, I always liked the scenery there. I used to regularly run the Rockies back in the day, hauling IBP out west and hauling produce east. A good friend lives in the CO Springs area, as my brother did before he moved to Germany. I always liked the mountains, and CO has plenty of 'em... what is it, 53 or 54 peaks over 14000'? I forget... LOL. Radical climbs too, including the kind that get dicey in adverse weather. Those ice climbers are hardcore: we don't have many frozen waterfalls in Dago County (LOL), but I can still appreciate and respect what those climbers do. Whenever I was headed to "Shaky" (CA) with an IBP load, I always breathed a sigh of relief as I rolled down the Western Slope into UT, especially in the wintertime. Ironically, it's better to be heavy when running those icy roads, but those long, steep grades get your attention. That's one thing about moving to CO... be prepared for some weather.

[Railsplitter]

Hmmm... you're in Salida, on US50, not far from Royal Gorge, right? Not to venture too far off topic, but I once picked up a load of fresh sweet corn grown in some mountain meadow further west, over near Delta, CO. A whole 53' wagonload of corn, fresh ears still in their husks, slated for delivery in CA, go figure. Well, I hit that "bug check" in Shaky, the agricultural inspection station, and some dude told me to break the seal on the trailer, pull 20 ears of corn from various bins atop the skids, and throw 'em in a plastic bag (which he supplied). I complied, and soon this hand was stripping the ears of their husks, searching for signs of bug infestation. All clear, so he gave me the go ahead, and then he told me the 20 ears of corn would be hurled into a dumpster, since it was "illegal" for inspectors to retain produce. That kinda rubbed me the wrong way, since I went hungry as a child... I told the guy that nothing would please me more than to see the ears of corn put to good use. Looking over his shoulder to see if his supervisor was around, he quickly walked to his POV (privately-owned vehicle) and stashed the bag of corn ears on the floor behind the driver's seat. Probably had one heck of a family BBQ with that corn on the side, fresh as it was... LOL. I won't lie to ya, I stashed a few ears in my truck before delivering the load, and that corn was delicious... around here, we BBQ corn in the husk, then add butter and pepper. People don't think of CO as an agricultural area, not in the same way that CA is viewed as an agricultural area, but some mighty fine food is grown there in the Rockies, and out on the plains east of the Front Range. That's my spiel, just wanted to share that little story because most true off-roaders and remote campers are clued in to the gourmet food situation. I'm outta here, just finished making some heller lasagna and it's time to eat... LOL.