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01-06-2014, 08:54 AM
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#761
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2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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This one is indoors and chances are if it flew at one time, it's in there. Any takers?
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01-06-2014, 09:03 AM
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#762
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,658
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Dayton?
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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01-06-2014, 09:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Yes, It's the National Museum of the USAF. They have roughly 360 aircraft in buildings covering 17 acres and a 4th 200,000+ sqft building is in the works. We took a trip east this past summer and needed to have some work done at Jackson Center. From there we went to Dayton and started the tour 1st thing the next day. It really deserves more than 1 day to fully take it in.
wwww.nationalmuseum.af.mil.
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01-06-2014, 01:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Maybe this now will be a litter harder? Hint: might hear this place mentioned in westerns.
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01-06-2014, 01:20 PM
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#765
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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Where are we?
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01-06-2014, 01:31 PM
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#766
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,026
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I'm going to take a wild stab at this one: It's the Alamo.
Lynn
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Maybe this now will be a litter harder? Hint: might hear this place mentioned in westerns. Attachment 203119
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01-06-2014, 01:53 PM
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#767
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
I'm going to take a wild stab at this one: It's the Alamo.
Lynn
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It's not in Texas
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01-06-2014, 02:03 PM
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#768
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2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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#764 looks like Scotty's Castle in Death Valley.
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01-06-2014, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,026
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Well, see there? It was a wild stab.
Even so, the thickness of those walls does suggest either an older military installation (protection against, e.g., cannon fire) or an older, somewhat primitive building style in which material strength (i.e., weakness) vs. height is made up with wall thickness.
Lynn
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It's not in Texas
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01-06-2014, 02:14 PM
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#770
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
#764 looks like Scotty's Castle in Death Valley.
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It's not in California.
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01-07-2014, 12:18 PM
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#771
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Goose
It's not in California.
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OK, maybe it's time for another clue?
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01-07-2014, 04:07 PM
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#772
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
Well, see there? It was a wild stab.
Even so, the thickness of those walls does suggest either an older military installation (protection against, e.g., cannon fire) or an older, somewhat primitive building style in which material strength (i.e., weakness) vs. height is made up with wall thickness.
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Time for another clue... The thick walls are significant.
This is part of what's behind the 1st photo.
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01-07-2014, 04:24 PM
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#773
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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764-772
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01-07-2014, 05:03 PM
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#774
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Originally Posted by Ag&Au
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That's correct, congrats! The 1st photo was of the Sally Port. The prison wagon would enter through the 1st gate which would be closed behind before the next gate was opened. It is one of the original structures that remain today.
Back in its day, this was not a place you wanted to be sent to. In the center of the complex was the "Dark Room". There was a tunnel with solid doors on each end as I remember. Inside was a round chamber surrounding a square iron cage that may have been 12-15' on each side. Prisoners were sent to this cell for various infractions, some times for extended periods. Imagine a number of bad guys occupying this space in total darkness, the only facility was a bucket in one corner of the cage. There was a vent in the roof that was designed much like a P trap so that light could not come in. They say an occasional snake or scorpion might find its way into the vent and drop in on the party. It's now a state park along the interstate with very easy access. No camping here but lots of choices in and around Yuma.
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01-07-2014, 05:24 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
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Thanks for the additional info and pics. The next time I go through there, I'll make appoint of stopping. That's along my winter route to the San Diego area where my son and his family live. By the way my answer is a link to the state park web site.
Ken
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Originally Posted by Silver Goose
That's correct, congrats! The 1st photo was of the Sally Port. The prison wagon would enter through the 1st gate which would be closed behind before the next gate was opened. It is one of the original structures that remain today.
Back in its day, this was not a place you wanted to be sent to. In the center of the complex was the "Dark Room". There was a tunnel with solid doors on each end as I remember. Inside was a round chamber surrounding a square iron cage that may have been 12-15' on each side. Prisoners were sent to this cell for various infractions, some times for extended periods. Imagine a number of bad guys occupying this space in total darkness, the only facility was a bucket in one corner of the cage. There was a vent in the roof that was designed much like a P trap so that light could not come in. They say an occasional snake or scorpion might find its way into the vent and drop in on the party. It's now a state park along the interstate with very easy access. No camping here but lots of choices in and around Yuma.
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01-07-2014, 05:38 PM
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#776
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 22
Pasadena
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 533
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Where is this located?
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01-07-2014, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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I'm going to guess that's the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Monument.
I've pulled too many of those @#$% things out of me to be fond of them.
If I'm not correct, it is definitely a bunch of jumping cholla.
Ken
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01-07-2014, 06:08 PM
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#778
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 22
Pasadena
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 533
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Right on!!! Apparently I need to try harder...
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01-07-2014, 06:42 PM
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#779
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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I have been looking on you tube for a good Jumping Cholla video. However, 90% seem to contain understandable profanity.
This guy seems to keep a positive attitude.
Ken
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01-07-2014, 06:53 PM
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#780
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 22
Pasadena
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 533
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Haha. Glad I made it out without issues...
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