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A member of the British Armed Forces uses a mallet to construct a fire guard.
Members of the Royal Air Force and the British Army took part in the cold weather operator’s course near Tallinn, Estonia from 13 - 17 January 2023. The course ensures that NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Estonia is ready to operate in cold winter conditions of northern Europe. Airmen from the Royal Air Force are currently assigned nearby Ämari Air Base, where they support NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
Today I was able to test the Tamron 150-600mm in very cold weather. It was 7° Fahrenheit with a well below 0 wind-chill. This is at least a month earlier than I was expecting. The lens performed perfectly both autofocus and vibration control performed perfectly. The cold had no effect on the lens that I could see.
Here is a shot of a sharp-shinned hawk that has been stalking our feeders.
Bend, Ore. -- A group of 45 federal snow surveyors gathered in Bend Jan. 10 - 15, 2016 to train on measuring mountain snowpack and cold-weather survival. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) hosts the Westwide Snow Survey training every year to support snow surveyors across 13 Western states.
“Often times our snow survey crews must traverse difficult mountain terrains to manually measure the snowpack in remote areas,” said Tony Tolsdorf, one of the organizers for this year’s training. “The Westwide Snow Survey training is absolutely essential to sustain our snow survey program. We ensure our people are prepared in the event of an emergency and keep them up-to-speed on the methods for measuring.”
Training topics included outdoor survival, mountain medicine, avalanche preparedness, a history of snow survey, shelter construction, methods of measurement, and more. Guest instructors included Brian Horner of Learn to Return Training based in Anchorage, Alaska and Nancy Pfeiffer of the Alaska Avalanche School also based in Anchorage.
Since its inception in 1935, USDA’s Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program has grown into a network of 1,185 manually-measured snow courses and 858 automated snow telemetry stations across 13 Western states, including Alaska. The program provides streamflow forecasts at 673 stream gages in the West. Data from the automated snow sites are available near real-time through an extensive web delivery system.
NRCS photos.
Product Name: Red inflatable motor boats
Product No: GT131
Size: 2.7mL×1.5mW
Pack: 113×55×53 cm
Weight: 38.5kg
Material: PLATO PVC Tarpaulin
Cert: CE, SGS, En14960, En71
Feature: High Durability, High Tear Strength, Fade Proof, Flame Retardant M2/B1, Anti-Mildew Treatment, Excellent UV-Resistance, Cold Weather Resistance, Waterproof, Anti-Static, Heat-Insulation
Not just fit and finish, Pango make a second blower tube and hide it if not use. We make the two tubes on different of the bouncer so that could fit the power location. Looking down the road you will find you need a second inflation tube. We want to make sure clients could use the bouncer convenient.
Stronger Baffles
Baffles that are secured by a 840 denier material that provides the MAXIMUM strength of the internal baffling of every inflatables. This material upgrade is unmatched by anyone else in the industry. This material is key to the overall durability of the products we sell.
D Ring Expose
Take a close look at the construction of the "d" rings in the products we sell. A tether system is only as strong as its weakest link. Tether points on the inflatable are extremely durable. The "d" ring tethering System have been laboratory-tested and certified by Professional Engineers for use on all giant slides and all other types of inflatables.
Vinyl（PVCTarpaulin） Expose
At Pango Inflatable, the only products we sell are constructed from the finest coated vinyl. Unlike other vinyl producers, the Coated Vinyl are Lead-Free in addition to meeting the EN71 test by SGS. Lead-Free vinyl are a standard that has been that way since day one. Exposure to lead is dangerous to children. The products Pango Inflatable sell are safe from the effects of lead. As for durability, the materials are a weft inserted substrate, which makes any possible rips virtually impossible.
No Wax Surfaces
We provide removable sliding surfaces for every slides we made, While other only provide the normal vinyl, Inflatable vinyl is not naturally slippery, therefore, waxing has become a normal preparation for getting a slide ready for use. The removable sliding surface found the on the products we sell is a high polished urethane coating, which in turn reduces the need to wax.
Zipper with Flaps
Unlike others, Pango Inflatable sells products that are easy to use. For example, the deflation zipper utilizes a Velcro flap that covers the zipper, thus, less air is lost and zippers are not exposed to abrasion or mischief.
Blower Tube Strap
While most manufacturers tie their blower inflation tubes to the blower system, however, the products Pango Inflatable sells, utilizes a universal sleeve with a cinching Velcro strap. One- handed operation keeps the tube securely attached to the blower system.
Liquid Laminator
DWe do the Digital Printing in our factory, unlike most factory here in China, they do the printing outside and could not control the delivery time and the quality. igitally printed graphics are one thing, keeping those beautiful images durable as well scratch and fade resistant is quite another. Every digital image used within an inflatable sold by Pango Inflatable is clear-coated with a special liquid laminate that is vulcanized to the vinyl surface.
Finger-Safe Netting
Most bouncer manufacturers use 1" or 2" netting. A child bouncing can easily catch their fingers in that size of netting, thus serious injuries can happen. Only the Pango Inflatable could provide netting that even a small child's finger cannot penetrate. Yet, the netting is still transparent enough to allow for easy viewing.
Removable Covers
Virtually every area that your customers step, slide or climb upon is on a replaceable & easily removable vinyl cover. From climbing stairs, to entrance tunnel sleeves to sliding surfaces, Pango Inflatable only sells products that are designed for high-volume traffic.
Safety Door on Bouncers
Worried about children possibly falling out of a bouncer? Don't be. We got 3 points of reinforcement on the entrance of the bouncer which make the entrance very strong. Also we add the step outside the entrance following the AU and USA standards of jumping castle.
On-Staff Engineering and Designing
We do reinforce stitching at the fixion of D-ring. Four stitching line will share the tension of the bouncer. This made the D-ring last much longer and stronger. Other factory use other design of the fixion, but will not good for the tension sharing. Could find the differnce in the attached photos.
Cushion Designs
We do cushion between the wall and the base. When the kids bounce on the bouncer this parts bear most of the pressure, so this new design will make this parts much more strong and safety, while other factory only stitch to the base.
Contact Site:http://www.pangoinflatable.com/
First Hot Oatmeal with whip cream, and a hot latte with whip cream on this cold morning. Then warm clothing attire to venture outside to find the Song Sparrow on a cold winter day. I like my whip cream as my photos show here.
Next word is "Breakfast" for week Jan 15-21.
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Panorama of this morning's sunrise in -18C (-0.4F) weather. It's since warmed up to a blistering -16.6C (2.1F). I was in our outer genkan (entrance) wearing a warm sweater but still got very cold very quickly...
Did I mention the DPU? Yes there was even a DPU. Catching this train really made my day.
Downers Grove IL / Forest Ave
BNSF e/b loaded iron ore – DPU
BNSF 6714 ES44C4
US Marines carry cold weather equipment as they begin to march across the Icelandic terrain. .US Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are in Iceland preparing for NATO’s Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The main phase of Trident Juncture will start in Norway on October 25. The exercise will bring together around 50,000 personnel from all 29 Allies plus partners Finland and Sweden.
New Yorkers bundled up during record breaking low temperatures due to the weather phenomenon called the "Polar Vortex" in NY, NY on January 7, 2014.
Oh the weather is wonderful! Ilove this chill to the air! AND the wind.
Ying was a bit cold, so I made her an okosozukin to wrap around her head.
The participants were introduced to the specialty unit “Mountain Cold Weather Company” through morning PT. MCW is one of the many specialty units Norwich has to offer for any rook or cadet willing to attempt and complete their indoctrination period, which starts in September and finishes in April. After completing the indoctrination period, also known as their “green stick” year, they are welcomed into the company. The company specializes in knot tying and mountaineering in all states of weather.
TAHOE CITY, CALIFORNIA – Members of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partnering organizations learn how to ride a snow mobile during West Wide Snow Survey Training, Jan. 13, 2015. As the lead federal agency for measuring snow pack and creating water supply forecasts for the western U.S., the NRCS hosts this week-long training every year to keep its snow survey teams current on data collection, sampling techniques, and cold-weather survival. NRCS photos.
TAHOE CITY, CALIFORNIA – Members of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partnering organizations learn how to rescue someone who has been trapped in an avalanche during West Wide Snow Survey Training, Jan. 14, 2015. As the lead federal agency for measuring snow pack and creating water supply forecasts for the western U.S., the NRCS hosts this week-long training every year to keep its snow survey teams current on data collection, sampling techniques, and cold-weather survival. NRCS photos.
The question from the older couple standing on the side of the trail was “How far have you come”? I’ll come back to that.
Back in 2006 Kelsie and I backpacked out to Grand Park from Sunrise in September to test out new gear for higher elevations & cold weather conditions for an up coming trip to the Enchantments. It was on our hike back, mainly from Frozen Lake to Sunrise we encounter hordes of walking tourist that had no idea what trail etiquette should be. We are talking about 7-8 people abreast taking up the whole dam trail not giving an inch to a hiker with a pack, I don’t remember how many times we stepped off the trail to let groups pass? NOT TODAY! Day 13 of the Wonderland Trail. I had been telling Kelsie that this would not happen on this part of our journey for the past few days. My plan was to simply bump them to the side with my pack, I couldn’t wait for the opportunity to say “Whoops Sorry”, I knew I wouldn’t do this, but it made me feel good just thinking of that very possibility.
Day 13 Wonderland Trail:
Mystic Camp was a buss of activity starting around 5:45am with other hikers getting ready to hit the trail early to distant locations I guess. We wanted to take some time as this would be our last morning of our epic traverse around a new friend called “The Wonderland Trail of Mount Rainier” Most of the hikers were heading out of camp around 7am with a nod or a cup up salute when passing our camp. There was one couple when the lady left 45 minutes before her husband that said “you’ll pass me up as I’m slow, but a fast packer – my husband is a slow packer but a fast hiker” We named this guy “coffee man” he was a skinny sort that seemed really hyper bouncing off the trees and rocks. As he left he asked if we wanted any coffer he had an extra liter?
We left camp after 8 knowing that this would be a long day 9.5 miles / 4000’ elevation change most of it up. First up ~ 1100’ foot drop down into Winthrop Creek then view the glacier right there in your face. You can feel the power hiking up beside this monster ice flow with rocks/boulders falling, dust clouds and the sounds of a rushing water. This is truly a sight to behold as you are only a mere 100 yards away at times. This is now the start of the long climb up to Skyscraper Pass (2100’ climb).
12 days ago the UP was kicking my rear just trying to keep up with Kelsie, but through out the hike and now with stronger legs and many miles I realized my endurance was much better, hell I’m ready to summit!(not really) The climb up to Granite Creek was steep and long, we flipped flopped on the trail with coffee man / his wife several times and had a bite to eat there. This would be a good camp to stop for a night, good water and privy’s. Onward to the pass only a 1000’ more to climb(now a 1000' climb was taking about 45min,not bad with a heavy pack). We had been to Skyscraper Pass before on a day hike. I was wondering how the trail would break out into the meadows on the top hiking the switch backs. My GPS showed only one switch back left to the top could this be right? Well it was and behold the pass was there before you could whistle anything! A break on top of the pass with pics to be taken, the mountain just behind us, WHAT A VIEW!!!!!!
3.1 miles to our beginning point 12 days ago HOLY CRAP we were about to finish. Not there yet, a 400’ drop and then climb back to Frozen Lake trail jct. which would be in the hot sun today. Getting to that trail jct seem to take forever, but now we were only 1.3 miles to Sunrise. The countdown was on with every step, it was time to reflect what would be only a short time away and getting closer with each step.
So as we hiked that last mile passing other day hikers, tourist (no one was bumped off the trail) and the older couple that stepped off to the side of the trail to let us pass. The question from them standing on the side of the trail as I passed by was “How far have you come”? I stopped and turned around with a smile and said “ 92 MILES WITH ONLY 1 MORE TO GO” with a smile on their faces they gave the look that only others that had hike the Wonderland Trail could give. That last mile went fast and the end came. I must say this was truly an EPIC JOURNEY started with one step 13 days ago.
I hope you have enjoyed a small portion of my thoughts and views of hiking this majestic trial, all I can say is thank you for your support so we could accomplish this journey.
Special thanks to KELSIE for putting up with me on the trails.
Another amazing turnout at this months Tartan Tarmac meet. As always, a great variation of cars and great turnout considering the freezing cold weather.
Unfortunately didn't get a lot of pictures as I think my camera is slowly coming to its end. Nonetheless here are my pictures from the meet.
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New Yorkers bundled up during record breaking low temperatures due to the weather phenomenon called the "Polar Vortex" in NY, NY on January 7, 2014.
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The Inglewood and Glendale based troops from the California Army National Guard's 1-160th Infantry, HHC and B Co. units, conduct a dry-run of their assault on their Operation Red Snow objective Feb. 15, 2012, while still in the safety of the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. The troops acclimated over six days planning, adjusting, testing and learning before getting the final word to suit up at 8 p.m. They would be transported into the wilderness and dropped off in a starry night with temps dipping into the teens. Teams would ascend 1000 feet over snow fields, crossing streams, climbing ravines, all while staying perfectly quiet and using no light except the moon and their night vision devices. They would converge on the terrorist camp at 2 a.m. with frozen water bladders and eager for action. Here, Staff Sgt. Jesus Becerra, the platoon sergeant, briefs the assault plan. (Army National Guard photo/Master Sgt. Paul Wade)
New Yorkers bundled up during record breaking low temperatures due to the weather phenomenon called the "Polar Vortex" in NY, NY on January 7, 2014.
Arizona is having a cold wave. It's even dipping below in Phoenix. Up here at 6000 ft elevation, I am seeing night time temperatures below 10°F - this photo was taken at 1:00pm and it's still below freezing.
Mad. In the 24 years I've known him I've probably painted on the same wall as Shu2 about 3-4 times max.
No mulsh, and freezing cold. But we had a laugh.
I repeat. This is a test.... Of the national weather nipple system.
If this was an actual alert of the National weather Nipple alert.... A graphic description of the nipples would be given.... And from that.... Severity of upcoming cold would be described in detail.....
This was just a test......
Disclaimer: Occasionally nipples are perky through certain erotic functions.
Please be relieved that during this time..... An incorrect accessment can be recorded. But
science has been able to separate from actual upcoming calamity.
That is all.
Also....... Air conditioning was used today to simulate the perkiness of said breasts....
That is all.🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️