Archive for September, 2009

Second Hand Mountain Board - a Buyers Guide

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Duncan Heath asked: Mountain boards are certainly hardy pieces of equipment. They have to be, given the job they do and the terrain they are ridden on. Mountain boarders perform fast, tight carves, big air jumps and very heavy landings on sometimes uneven ground. All of this means that modern ...

should I move away from california or move to a place in washington?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Proud American Conservative asked: I am worried with all of the mexicans and the cost of living in california. I am not sure what to do. I have looked at a place in washington and it is 10 acres with stream and everything. I could build a house with a ...

The Gentle Giants - Mountain Gorillas of Congo May Perish by the Rebel Activity

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Fred asked: Violence in eastern Congo by the rebel leader Nkunda is threatening the existence of mountain gorillas in Congo Virunga national park.  Fighting intensified in August 2008, when fighting heated up between the army and fighters loyal to Nkunda. More than 250,000 people have been driven from their homes ...

Need help with calculations re: pressurizing a bedroom in a 7,600′ Mountain home to compensate for “thin” air?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

capoman asked: I plan to install a blower drawing air from from common areas of the house, pressurizing the master bedroom to effectively lower the elevation of the sleeping area ,therefore helping with the negative consequences of higher altitude. The bedroom is pretty airtight to outdoors but will leak back ...

A mountain lion has moved into the area of a trailor home area?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

gypsy e asked: And the people are afraid that something might happen as cats are disappearing, and there are children and elderly ,also handicapped people living here. They have tried to contact athorities but have been told until the wild animal mauls someone they will not capture or relocate it. ...

Would a Husky and Bernese mountain dog get along?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

DejaVu asked: When we move out of the apartment and have a decent backyard, we want to get two big dogs :) We both love Huskies and Bernese Mountain dogs, but can't decide... and want two! I think it's always better when a dog has a buddy to play with, especially ...

A White Mountains Vacation - Most Scenic 100 Miles In New England

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Cliff Calderwood asked: This amazing trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire includes gorgeous views, a visit to the home of the world wind speed record, and one of most scenic train rides in the east.The White Mountain National Forest is a 4-hour drive north of Boston, Massachusetts. Deep ...

what do I need for an emergency home survival kit for COLD weather?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Sam M asked: I just moved up to the mountains and have already lost power 2x due to bad weather! Im not use to this kind of weather and the locals all tell me that I need to have a emergency kit for home for when the real "bad" weather ...

Review of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils CD Men From Earth

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Clyde Lee Dennis asked: Men From Earth is the latest release from Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!Men From Earth launches with an outstanding track, Fly Away Home, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly ...