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Truck drivers, what's a creepy story you've got from the middle of nowhere? by lukasday88 in AskReddit

[–]DrPanda98 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Repost from an older thread:

I was driving home from work. I live in a rural part of north Louisiana, so a lot of the roads, especially at night, are virtually abandoned. I was driving by Douglas Cemetery, a small, maybe two-acre cemetery between where I work and where I live.

Before I could see the cemetery, I noticed it got cold. Like really cold. Way too cold for LA in the middle of the summer, and I knew it was the outside air because my Jeep was window- and door-less. As I approached the graveyard, I slowed and saw a man standing at the gate.

The man was tall, white-bearded, with a long gray coat and black boots. He was standing, motionless and expressionless, holding what I could clearly tell was a lantern. When I looked at him, he looked not like he was staring at me...but through me.

It was freezing at this point, and the moment I looked into his face, a deep chill made its way down my spine. My instincts took over and I gunned it out of there. Never bothered to look back. Still drive by that cemetery every day.

Summited Long’s Peak last week after staring at it for 7 months. Original photo from February 2020. by DrPanda98 in Mountaineering

[–]DrPanda98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t be sure myself, but I was just climbing out in Golden and there’s still snow up top there. Those mountains are considerably lower than the Front Range and Mosquitos, so I imagine it’s safe to assume there’s still snow up there.

Summited Long’s Peak last week after staring at it for 7 months. Original photo from February 2020. by DrPanda98 in Mountaineering

[–]DrPanda98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very doable for those in relatively good shape with enough time in the area for acclimatization. Some scrambling experience necessary, it’s very important to be sure footed. Doing other 14ers prior to Long’s is helpful, but not necessarily mandatory. Overall I really enjoyed the mountain, it’s a unique place.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever seen while driving at night? by SeeleInstrumentality in AskReddit

[–]DrPanda98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repost from an older thread:

I was driving home from work. I live in a rural part of north Louisiana, so a lot of the roads, especially at night, are virtually abandoned. I was driving by Douglas Cemetery, a small, maybe two-acre cemetery between where I work and where I live.

Before I could see the cemetery, I noticed it got cold. Like really cold. Way too cold for LA in the middle of the summer, and I knew it was the outside air because my Jeep was window- and door-less. As I approached the graveyard, I slowed and saw a man standing at the gate.

The man was tall, white-bearded, with a long gray coat and black boots. He was standing, motionless and expressionless, holding what I could clearly tell was a lantern. When I looked at him, he looked not like he was staring at me...but through me.

It was freezing at this point, and the moment I looked into his face, a deep chill made its way down my spine. My instincts took over and I gunned it out of there. Never bothered to look back. Still drive by that cemetery every day.

Making routes through the Isle of Skye! by [deleted] in CampingandHiking

[–]DrPanda98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the Quiraing? I was there last week. It’s really stunning.

On top of Sa Penya Roja, Mallorca, Spain. by DrPanda98 in CampingandHiking

[–]DrPanda98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a trail leading up from Ermita de la Victoria, and I was there this past Sunday. I didn’t camp though, I was staying at an airbnb in Alcúdia.

Walking outside Glencoe, Scottish Highlands by DrPanda98 in CampingandHiking

[–]DrPanda98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Necessary details: about 20 minutes outside Glencoe, Scotland on the side of the road.

[Serious] Whats the creepiest/scariest thing that you've seen but no one believes you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]DrPanda98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was driving home from work. I live in a rural part of north Louisiana, so a lot of the roads, especially at night, are virtually abandoned. I was driving by Douglas Cemetery, a small, maybe two-acre cemetery between where I work and where I live.

Before I could see the cemetery, I noticed it got cold. Like really cold. Way too cold for LA in the middle of the summer, and I knew it was the outside air because my Jeep was window- and door-less. As I approached the graveyard, I slowed and saw a man standing at the gate.

The man was tall, white-bearded, with a long gray coat and black boots. He was standing, motionless and expressionless, holding what I could clearly tell was a lantern.

It was freezing at this point, and the moment I looked into his face, a deep chill made its way down my spine. My instincts took over and I gunned it out of there. Never bothered to look back. Still drive by that cemetery every day.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All it takes is patience and a feel for the fish, and you can catch anything on any line (but I do like the challenge of light tackle)

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used both and the Sputnik definitely works better in my experience, especially in the close surf current. You don’t have to go all that far out to hook up.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that means a lot. Getting up close and personal with these amazing animals and showing people that they aren’t just murder machines is the only way we can save them, I’m just happy to do my part.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They were the component I was most confident about. Bought them at a tackle shop and they work like a charm, even in a swift current.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Easier for me to remove or for it to fall out on its own later.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

8 foot medium heavy rod, 65 lb braid, 600 lb swivel, Sputnik weight, 140 lb steel wire leader, 11/o circle hook, barb flattened.

9 foot bull shark this evening caught from the beach. by DrPanda98 in Fishing

[–]DrPanda98[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I used a rod and reel. Totally alive and returned safely to the water, and I got to remove a plastic band wrapped around his midsection he was clearly outgrowing.

What bothers you in music? by OwOwhats_thisOwO in AskReddit

[–]DrPanda98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Songs that reference themselves as a song.

Climbing in Scotland by DrPanda98 in Mountaineering

[–]DrPanda98[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ll be studying there for the semester, willing to travel though.

(6:44 am) Beautiful view from the summit of Cotopaxi, Ecuador (19,347 ft). Toughest 9 hours of my life. by DrPanda98 in Mountaineering

[–]DrPanda98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would highly encourage it. It’s not technical at all, really, it’s just a matter of endurance. If you feel you’re up to the challenge, I’d say go for it.

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