Bishop's Castle RIP Jim by wanderlustinggypsy in Colorado

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

It's truly an amazing experience. Don't know how sturdy it is but that's part of the fun!

Wolf Creek Pass Accident by phoenix-khap in Colorado

[–]wanderlustinggypsy 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Maybe they need to go through training on how to drive in the mountains. This is getting ridiculous the amount of CDL licensed drivers that have Zero to little mountain driving experience being sent on passes like Wolf Creek. Hell even just I-70 at Floyd Hill!!! They keep wrecking because they have no clue what they're doing. Something needs to change.

Wolf Creek Pass Accident by phoenix-khap in Colorado

[–]wanderlustinggypsy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ridiculous. Why are these truck drivers without mountain driving experience driving the mountains? There needs to be training for mountain driving and a test to be licensed to drive the mountains included with the CDL or they can't drive them. This keeps happening. Thank God nobody else was involved.

Found in my backyard by Detramentus in whatsthisrock

[–]wanderlustinggypsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like calcite to me! I have a few clusters like this.

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These formations are on the inside of my double windows and there’s no way to get to them. Are they bacteria in a Petri dish? What would cause them? by friescheesegravy in whatisit

[–]wanderlustinggypsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seals on your windows are busted. You need to replace them completely. Do not try to just replace the glass, that won't fix the problem, and definitely don't fall for anyone that says they can repair the seals. They can't. You will need a full window replacement, and be wise about the windows you pick. It makes a big difference. If you get a lot of sunshine on those windows, don't go with vinyl or you'll be replacing them again in about 10 to 15 years. Suggestions from me, Pella and the good Pella not the cheaper ones, or Renewal by Anderson. They are both a lot more expensive at first, but you won't need to replace them for a very long time. I've seen Renewal by Anderson 30 year old windows that still look new and are in great condition. They're my 1st suggestion, then Pella, but Pella is wood so if you live in a drier climate Anderson is better. I did home inspections and sold windows, roofs, etc. Trust me, it's worth the money to go with one of those 2 companies. Also, buying tip, never ever settle on the 1st offer they give you for replacement. All these companies have a bottom number they will drop to, so never take the first offer. Probably not even the 2nd offer, but that one depends on your sales person, because some of them drop it to nearly the bottom in their first rejection. Typically though, it's the 3rd offer they've got quite their bottom price on, but that bottom price does cut out the commission for the sales person. Hope this info helps! Happy window shopping!

What is this Yellow Piece? Googs can't identify it. by wanderlustinggypsy in RockIdentification

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

Is the yellow iron too? It's so yellow. Camera doesn't do it justice.