mockturtle
AZ
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https://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mo........1044/636x382_MP4_3582321327759901044.mp4
2015 Tiger Bengal TX 4X4
Chevy 3500HD, 6L V8
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toedtoes
California
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Here's the actual story: RVs fall into river
1975 American Clipper RV with Dodge 360 (photo in profile)
1998 American Clipper Fold n Roll Folding Trailer
Both born in Morgan Hill, CA to Irv Perch (Daddy of the Aristocrat trailers)
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SoonDockin
Oklahoma
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No one was injured which is good news. Sounds like they were trying to get them all moved so it wasn't a surprise to anyone at the scene.
2022 Ram Laramie 5500 60" CA New pic soon
2018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry Bath
Sold 2019 Ford F450 King Ranch (was a very nice truck)
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toedtoes
California
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With the drought, the ground is no longer stable. The tree roots have shrunk and moved to the topsoil, so there is no structure holding the dirt together. When the rains come, enbankments and cliffsides just collapse.
A good reminder to think about where you are parking and in what conditions. This type of stuff is going to keep happening.
As,an additional caution: be careful about parking under/near redwoods. Redwoods have shallower root systems than other trees. In natural settings, they counter this by interconnecting their roots with the other nearby redwoods. This creates a strong support system for the tall trees, keeping them from toppling. However, when the trees are planted by man, they tend to be planted singly - with only one or two redwoods in close contact. This means that the trees do not have the support system at their roots to counter their shallowness. Add the drought and erosion of the topsoil, and these trees are far more likely to topple in a storm.
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wa8yxm
Davison Michigan (East of Flint)
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Saw that on the news this AM.. glad I'm elsewhere.
Hope the folks are properly insured.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times
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Gooma
Iowa
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California can't get a break from the weather!
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joebedford
Home for the summer.
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And on a related topic: from Ottawa (approx. where I'm from) the Rideau Canal ("longest skating rink in the world") isn't going to open this year because of thin ice for the first time since it started in 1971.
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toedtoes
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joebedford wrote:And on a related topic: from Ottawa (approx. where I'm from) the Rideau Canal ("longest skating rink in the world") isn't going to open this year because of thin ice for the first time since it started in 1971.
Nooooooo!!!! That is just sad. I remember my first trip to Ottawa and hearing how folks would ice skate to and fron work on the canal. That just brought such wonderful images.
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LouLawrence
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While it's sad to see the RV's hit the water, you have to wonder why the owners didn't just drive them away. The Class A they showed going over has a home A/C units in the bedroom window and the front roof A/C appears damaged ad well. Maybe the insurance claim made leaving it there part of the decision.
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rhagfo
Portland, OR
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SoonDockin wrote:No one was injured which is good news. Sounds like they were trying to get them all moved so it wasn't a surprise to anyone at the scene.
Just have to wonder if as stated permanent resident, the MH wouldn't start? The new caster spoke of no time to pack up, heck start, drop power, water, and sewer and move!
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
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