Daily Archives: March 22, 2025

Done In By A Feral Animal

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Up on my soapbox again - No, on second thought, no I won't.

Jorge Arbaiza was killed at a Houston McDonalds with his wife and grandkids watching. Caught in a crossfire.

If you encounter a rabid animal, do not approach it and keep a safe distance. The immediate and most important action is to avoid any contact with the animal. Shooting is the first, quickest and safest option. The only weapon safe to use in populated areas is a 12 gauge shotgun, because of its low velocity. An adequate shell is a low brass target load with size 6 or smaller shot. If need be, contact local animal control or wildlife authorities for assistance in handling the situation.

RIP, Mr. Arbaiza ... and I wish your story wasn't so common.

Mellow out, DT. Mellow ...
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Gas At Last

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Or so it seemed once upon a time when Bishop was a spot in the middle of nowhere after a long stretch of driving through the deserts from three directions - or coming off the mountain from the fourth.

The western end of US6 - the longest continuous numbered highway in the US; this is a gas station in Bishop, California near the junction of US6 and US395. The gas station still exists but Bishop has been "discovered" since I was last there. Seems Giggle Springs has been discovered as well; the outfit has gotten fancy and there are several of these convenience stores now - including one in Tonopah..

Why is it "discovery" always seems to ruin a place?

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