I noticed a lot of dead antelope along the tracks in Modoc Co. CA too back when I spent a lot of time there. Weird.I left active duty the first time in late 78 and went to work for a Federal Railroad Administration sub-contractor. We were testing a prototype electric locomotive. My job was to maintain the electronic data measuring stuff.
There were two test loops outside of Pueblo, CO. One was 14 miles and the other 21 miles. We tested potential stops along the eastern seaboard, complete with speed runs, programmed stops, etc. The test loops were probably 30 miles east of Pueblo on the plains. Lots of Antelope.
There was an electric locomotive and the instrumentation car. Maybe 2-3 times a week we would hit an antelope. I think 120 was our top speed. I rarely felt the impact but could smell the burned meat. No less than two laps later we would hit one or more coyotes. I could never figure out why the animals would get caught on the tracks with such regularity.
Speaking of Manny, where’s Homer been?Good job, Manny.
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...pronghorn. Dispels the oft-repeated myth that they won't jump fences. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=452661693243004www.monstermuleys.info
I believe it’s one of Homer’s nom de plume’s.Dare I ask......who is Manny?
lol....not even closeI believe it’s one of Homer’s nom de plume’s.
Nice! Welcome back.Homer’s been busy…
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Nice legs, where’s the rest of the chicken?Homer’s been busy…
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Where did you get the L.A. hat?Homer’s been busy…
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Homer’s been busy…
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The boat has a list to starboard.Homer’s been busy…
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I traded that fat gringo in the middle....Where did you get the L.A. hat?
Just lean your head to the left a little & it'll be straight.The boat has a list to starboard.
well....it was the only boat left....port engine was out for overhaul.....Just lean your head to the left a little & it'll be straight.
Hey, at least the horizon is straight. Eel needs to quit his bitchin' over minor details. In the meantime, you need to get more sun.well....it was the only boat left....port engine was out for overhaul.....
the 17 year old captain said no problemo...
Nice fish, btw...a sail fish? How much did it weigh?well....it was the only boat left....port engine was out for overhaul.....
the 17 year old captain said no problemo...
striped marlin.....100-120 lbs??Nice fish, btw...a sail fish? How much did it weigh?
just off San Jose del CaboHey, at least the horizon is straight. Eel needs to quit his bitchin' over minor details. In the meantime, you need to get more sun.
Where dat at?
That was pretty close to land. Every time I went out from Mazatlan or Cabo, the captain thought the fish were somewhere near Japan.just off San Jose del Cabo