Hello All,
After a light Winter the Inter Mountain West is now burning-close to a dozen fires in Utah alone and a state of emergency has been declared. The closest fire is about an hour away from our home and we can smell the smoke.
Veronica and I are safe, and prepared to bug out if necessary. We live in the Wasatch Mountains at 6200 feet, with only two paved roads to get out, but with the M37 I could cut my own path off the mountain if I absolutely had to. Our RV is stored in the valley so we will still have shelter if the unthinkable were to happen.
Hope all had a safe 4th of July!
Gary
2018-Another bad fire season...
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2018-Another bad fire season...
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Don't ever think you will outrun a forest fire off road in a M37. Even in a straight line it will not happen but breaking trail it surely will not happen and one misstep or spot where you have to back track and even with a big head start you are going to die. That line of thought should just be forgotten. This coming from an old retired firefighter who has has the crap scared out of him more than once by natures fury.
1953 M37
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
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Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Hi Gary,
I've been watching the fires out west and hoping that they stay out of your neck of the woods. Its always good to have an extra backup plan to bug out.
We will keep you, Veronica and the dogs in our thoughts and prayers through the fire season.
Regards,
Bert
I've been watching the fires out west and hoping that they stay out of your neck of the woods. Its always good to have an extra backup plan to bug out.
We will keep you, Veronica and the dogs in our thoughts and prayers through the fire season.
Regards,
Bert
1952 M37 W/W Rebuild @ 59% complete
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Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
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Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Hey Gary,
Keeping you and the family in our prayers as well for safety. Just had a co-worker return from Durango, Co and said it was thick as well.
Stay safe.
David
Keeping you and the family in our prayers as well for safety. Just had a co-worker return from Durango, Co and said it was thick as well.
Stay safe.
David
David
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
My place in Forbes Park, Colorado is right on the edge of going up in smoke (Spring fire- 100,000 acres and 5% contained) Over 100 of my neighbors houses are gone. A nightmare. Fire started by careless illegal alien (from Denmark!)
'54 M37 wew
MVPA #16921
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Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Thanks All for the guidance and well-wishes! We wouldn't wait until the last minute to bug out, just to offer clarification.
06-will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as well!
Anybody heard from Dana Cook? He's in Durango....
Gary
06-will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as well!
Anybody heard from Dana Cook? He's in Durango....
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
I e-mailed him a few weeks ago when that fire was at their doorstep and he was fine, the fire was going the other way.
1953 M37
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Thanks Rick!
Surprisingly we got a nice rain shower this evening that was deemed "widely scattered" but we can sure use it!
Gary
Surprisingly we got a nice rain shower this evening that was deemed "widely scattered" but we can sure use it!
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Well I think my place is now officially safe-- the firefighters stopped the flames literally across the street from our land. 107,000 acres burned.(Forbes Park, Spring fire). Hoping for a lot of rain. It was touch and go.
'54 M37 wew
MVPA #16921
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Re: 2018-Another bad fire season...
Glad to hear that, 06!
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004