Strange things found in the forest

[Larry Caldwell]

I found a perfect Olympia Beer can on my property in Oakland CA... it's now sitting on the shelf in the garage...

No more Olympia Beer, Artesians, etc. in Tumwater Washington :-(

Of all places to find one...

When I was in college, the SAME (Society of American Mechanical Engineers) had a cannon chambered for an Oly beer can. They used to take it to football games and fire it loaded with toilet paper. It was simpler era.

 

[DrRod]

What happened to the rifle and sword?

Later,
Dan

We kept it until my father died in the 80's and then my mother sold them to a collector. Don't know for how much but I can say that the sword was still in great condition -- plenty of oil down the metal scabbard, it really shined.

 

[dmccarty]

We kept it until my father died in the 80's and then my mother sold them to a collector. Don't know for how much but I can say that the sword was still in great condition -- plenty of oil down the metal scabbard, it really shined.

Shame it was sold.... We had some furniture my grandmother sold that should have stayed in the family. Stuff that had been used by several generations and should have remained in the family.

Later,
Dan

 

[DrRod]

Couldn't agree more. I fought a long and mostly successful battle against the opportunistic vultures in the family who saw our farm and cabin as a big ATM. The place is a time capsule and every building rivals the best farm museums. But they wanted to sell everything from old books on the shelves to light fixtures on the wall. The relatives have essentially gone away [most through divine intervention] so its down to my brother and me so the threat is essentially over.

 

[300UGUY]

I'd never give any stranger a ride these days. Too dangerous.

 

[stuckmotor]

I'd never give any stranger a ride these days. Too dangerous.

As it turned out, I knew the young lady. Her hair was longer than the last time I'd seen her and probably a different shade so, I didn't recognize her at first. I was never very good with faces.

 

[PILOON]

Well call me trusting or old fashioned, but I carry a tow cable and still offer help to folks.
However I always lay down my terms and simply say that I will not accept responsibility for possible damage.
As option I offer to call a towing on my cell.
So far, so good and usually I get them unstuck.

Heck I towed the Fedex guy and next day they sent me a thank you gift. That was class!

 

[PILOON]

Well call me trusting or old fashioned, but I carry a tow cable and still offer help to folks.
However I always lay down my terms and simply say that I will not accept responsibility for possible damage.
As option I offer to call a towing on my cell.
So far, so good and usually I get them unstuck.

Heck I towed the Fedex guy and next day they sent me a thank you gift. That was class!

 

[ultrarunner]

I was out working in the back on my tractor and saw two guys making their way through the brush... they were startled by me... I called out to them and asked what they were doing... said they were into nature and grew up here... well I knew the second part was a lie.

Told them to be careful as there were Mountain Lions... not 100% true.

No cell service so I was on my own...

Later that night I was driving into town and saw police down the road... the house had been burgled... money, jewelry and digital camera taken... stuff you could easily carry.

I have other stories from other places... just glad I was able to put enough fear into them so they left.

Pistols are not really an option in the city limit... so I always try to be alert because you never know who you will meet in the woods...

 

[crash325]

When I was about 13 I found a god coin. Soaked it in vinegar & soon it looked like new.
Lost it some where along the way.

 

[MossRoad]

Those god coins are hard to come by.

 

[Wagtail]

Those god coins are hard to come by.

There was a song about them... Pennies From Heaven.

 

[MossRoad]

There was a song about them... Pennies From Heaven.

Nice! :laughing:

 

[dmccarty]

Well call me trusting or old fashioned, but I carry a tow cable and still offer help to folks.
However I always lay down my terms and simply say that I will not accept responsibility for possible damage.
...

I also tell the person I am about to pull that THEY hook the tow strap up to their vehicle.

Later,
Dan

 

[Travelover]

I also tell the person I am about to pull that THEY hook the tow strap up to their vehicle.

Later,
Dan

Yep, me, too.

 

[Wagtail]

I also tell the person I am about to pull that THEY hook the tow strap up to their vehicle.

Later,
Dan

Ooooh! Good point. I'll remember that. Ta.