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RE: How many folks just want to gripe about EVs?
"UPDATE APRIL 23, 2022: based on .....a direct reply from Rivian Customer Service, it turns out that Rivian is NO LONGER claiming that their electric vehicles can be flat-towed behind a motorhome! As of now, they are indicating that Rivian EVs would need to be put on a flat-bed trailer to be towed behind another vehicle. BIG disappointment that we hope is corrected some day. But as of now, there do not appear to be ANY all-electric vehicles that are capable of being flat-towed, four wheels down. There ARE some HYBRID vehicles that are able to be flat-towed, but be sure to check with the manufacturer before assuming."Too bad it can't be towed behind a motor home charging it as it was pulled using the motors as generators when the motor home brakes were applied. While I may never own a EV I sure like the looks of the new Buick Electra and the new Lincoln car.
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colliehauler
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09/23/22 03:20pm |
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RE: New study on genetic origins of dogs
I don't think that is correct. Right now, the breeds most commonly identified as being the most closely related genetically to wolves are (not in order):
Huskies
Malamutes
Chow Chows
Akitas
Shiba Inus
Shih Tzus
Llhasa Apsos
Pekinese
Samoyed
Saluki
Tibetan Terrier
Basenji
Afghan Hound
Shar PeiJust recalling a chart the International Wolf Center in Ely had on the wall.
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colliehauler
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09/23/22 03:03pm |
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RE: New study on genetic origins of dogs
Experiments with the breeding of foxes has shown that wild animals can be more or less domesticated in a few generations. By selecting for the calmest animals, the least afraid of humans they can be pet quality animals in about 7 generations.
The wide variety and number of dog breeds, is a testament to the power of breeding. Line breeding on purpose is fine. Spay and neuter pets unless you plan to improve the breeding of your pet's line. In-breeding is a slippery slope that brings out recessive genes, but al;so brings along with it things like deafness, blindness and bad hips and eyes.I remember seeing that. Was it in Russia? They selected the calmest pairs to breed and they also did a experiment with the most aggressive pairs as well.
At Silver Rapids a local Grey Wolf would stop by for his dog biscuit of a evening. Last year I had a Black bear and her 2 cubs down the road from my trailer, got the boat air horn out and they took off for the woods.
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colliehauler
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09/23/22 02:56pm |
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RE: Been a long time
This morning caught a Skunk in the live trap called the city to pick it up. Hopefully the dogs don't get sprayed again. They will put out another trap.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 08:22am |
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RE: Early Television
Degaussing? Convergence?
Tube checkers at supermarkets?
Channelmaster?
Snow? Echoes?
Late night after the squawk box was shut off the cat would jump up for a warm ace to sleep.
One person on the roof, maybe a second at the door and a third looking at the picture. "Maybe a little more! Hold it! You went too far.
Why aren't we getting Channel 4?
Remember well turning the antenna post with Dad yelling out instructions. Are cat slept on the tv with the tail in front of the picture. Grave's drug store had a tube checker. Remember the tv repairman coming to the house, only a few times though.
A "rotator" and "amplifier". Twenty feet of extension. A twenty element antenna?
Exitinct: TV Serviceman
Hauling the console off for shop repairs. The after dinner anguish because watching Huntley Brinkley, or Cronkite was an addiction.Remember it well
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 04:08am |
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RE: Early Television
Our family's tv was a B&W console. The neighbors had the first color tv on the block and after school would go over to their house to watch it until supper time.
It wasn't until 1968 my parents bought a Sylvania 25" color tv. I also remember when I was sick and home from school watching programs that I hadn't seen before. On Sunday night my parents would let me stay up and watch the Wonderful World of Disney.
Currently have a 75" Hisense 4k tv, my how times have changed.
Also remember playing outside as a kid but had to go inside when the street lights came on.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 04:01am |
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RE: Been a long time
Icing on the cake is I need several thousands in Dental work. Hope all the Foofs are doing well and enjoying traveling. Hope to be doing the same in the future.
Almost forgot two weeks ago both Collies got sprayed by a Skunk. Then last week they were sprayed again. My house-keeper bathed them both times. The city set out a trap but the only thing it's caught was a possum.
Does my life sound like a country and western song? I remember the phrase if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all.
It's been a long time since the first Old Fella Rally in Branson MO.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 03:27am |
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RE: New study on genetic origins of dogs
When at the International Wolf center they had a chart showing how current dog breeds were descended from wolves. I was surprised that Collies were only three places down on the chart from wolves.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 03:18am |
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RE: How many folks just want to gripe about EVs?
At my age EV'S don't make financial sense. I hope my current vehicle's will have fuel available for them until I can no longer drive. I'm sure battery technology and range will improve with time. From what I've read they aren't any more environmentally friendly currently then fossil fuels. I'm sure that will change as well. Nothing in life is constant everything changes eventually, like it or not.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 03:10am |
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Been a long time
I haven't posted in a very long time. On Oct 28 2021 my life changed forever. I had a hemorrhage stroke. I spent 6 months in assisted living center learning to function. My neighbors took care of my Collies and a good friend would bring me home on weekends to visit them.
While I was away three people tried to steal my truck. A driver a lookout and the person breaking in. A neighbor happened to see what was going on a highlighted them with a spotlight and they took off without the truck.
After I was back home a worker from Reno County Healthcare stole $500. from me. I'm learning to walk with thearpy and don't have the use of my left arm and hand.
If I was a Collie I would of had me put to sleep. Speaking of Collies Sawyer and Sasha are doing well and one of the reasons I work so hard for my recovery.
To top it off Silver Rapids lodge was sold and the new owners are evicting all the seasonal's. I have until October 1st to have my trailer and shed off the property. Some good friends from Texas are helping me do this.
Since I have been away from the forum for so long I assume Richard has passed.
Take care Colliehauler.
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colliehauler
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09/17/22 02:54am |
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