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- Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:07 pm
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
- Replies: 371
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Re: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
Truth be known, it's really not a good idea now. It's just that now, it's expected. While living up in Puget Sound, I was getting ready to get on the hiway one morning during a winter storm, as I approched the on ramp I looked up and saw a state patrol car going down the road sideways, at which poi...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:19 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
- Replies: 371
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Re: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
Riding in LA was a kick, especially at rush hour. One of the trails ran next to the 134 freeway, I loved the looks on drivers faces as you pass them on horseback. It is also a great place to desensitize a horse. Griffith Park is an amazing resource as are the neighborhoods and the associations that ...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:22 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
- Replies: 371
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Re: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
Shortly thereafter the city fathers kicked him out and he set up operations in the Hollywood Hills not far from the Griffith Park observatory.] The stable is still there! Just down from the Observatory. I spent several years living at another stable on the other side of the park in the Equestrian D...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:15 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: U.S. Army WWII Pay Scale
- Replies: 21
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Re: U.S. Army WWII Pay Scale
The up or out system was a constant source of problems while I was in service....We concidered it an enforced Peters Principle.Note the item for a private with 30 years service.
You wouldn't see that anymore. . .
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:38 pm
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
- Replies: 371
- Views: 123041
Re: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
I know about 8 cents of the difference is in tax. Here in Tucson there is about a 24 cent diferenceI bought diesel at $2.87 last night. Does anyone know for certain why diesel costs more than gasoline?
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:07 pm
- Forum: Reviews & Commentary
- Topic: Olympic Coverage
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10561
Re: Olympic Coverage
The Oxygen network carried all the equestrian events, which was ok if you have cable or if your cable network carries it.
I wish the directors knew more about the sports they cover, the editing cuts for the cross country coverage are annoying.
I wish the directors knew more about the sports they cover, the editing cuts for the cross country coverage are annoying.
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:53 am
- Forum: Reviews & Commentary
- Topic: Olympic Coverage
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10561
Re: Olympic Coverage
From what I remember the original rules for MP were shooting military side arm at 25 m, swim 300 m, fencing epee, 4K run and 5k cross country ride. But then the teams were all from the military in those days so you can imagine the riding was at a level far and above todays, (The military was in char...
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: Reviews & Commentary
- Topic: Olympic Coverage
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10561
Re: Olympic Coverage
Modern Pentathlon In their defense, it is a tough sport, and not very popular, (more popular in Europe) I think there were only 4 competitions in the States this year. It’s hard to get good at anything with out competing, practice is fine but not the same as competition. And I read that they had a c...
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:03 pm
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
- Replies: 371
- Views: 123041
Re: Prices at the Dawn of the Gasoline Age, Dusk of the Equine
I saw an add here in Tucson from 1914 that gas was 15cents a gallon. according to a handy cost of living calculator this equals $3.11 in 2007 dollars....
http://www.aier.org/research/cost-of-living-calculator/
http://www.aier.org/research/cost-of-living-calculator/
- Wed May 14, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: 1916 Army officers' saddle test report
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4687
Re: 1916 Army officers' saddle test report
They still make a New York Police model of saddle Yes they show that one in the catalogue, actually a couple of varations of it. but in the special order section they list the "Officers Field saddle" (with the scary note "call for price") I sent an enquiry to them today, I'm hop...
- Wed May 14, 2008 8:05 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: 1916 Army officers' saddle test report
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4687
Re: 1916 Army officers' saddle test report
Smith-Worthington still offers an "Officers Field Saddle" in the custom section of their catalogue. I have been wondering what model it is, i should just call and find out.
- Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:43 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Limitations Part 1: Horses
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8844
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:50 pm
- Forum: Reviews & Commentary
- Topic: The Military Horseman's Essential Library
- Replies: 27
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I think there is the beginings of a great library here. I would add only 3 With Scouts and Cavalry by , Harold B. Wharfield Chasing Villa, by Col. Frank Tompkins Saddles, by Russel H. Beatie I incude With Scouts and Cavalry, as it is a good book dealing with the beginning of the modern era, Warfield...
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:37 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Limitations Part 1: Horses
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8844
This is an excerpt from “Chasing Villa” it is found in the appendix in the section named lessons learned. <i><i>Experience Gained My experience in Mexico operating in any enemy country far from the base, making it necessary to live off the country, has convinced me of the following. The Soldiers Mou...
- Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:40 am
- Forum: Archive
- Topic: Limitations Part 1: Horses
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8844