What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. ElmerFudpucker

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    The History Channel had/has the best ever documentary on that.
     
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    If it was in the old days there would be a recruit from the mining country tossing in little bags of XPLOSIVE powder; slamming that door closed, leaning over forward to the touch hole, and saying.. "That orter git it down there.".

    There were people blowing things up way before computerized firing systems.
     
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    Four powder bags go in there that are the size of trash cans
     
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    They still have to fire three?
    One past it,
    One short this side,
    Divide the distance,
    and # 3 rights down the smokestack? (26 miles out?)

    I kinda be like my Sarge in basic training on 500 yard shooting with an M1.
    Enemy 500 yards away, go quietly on your way and do not disturb him.
     
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    Brand below the Seven 1 shelf down. Obviously a fast mover....
     
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    Sit up with a shotgun, trap ain't gonna get that one....