Old History

[Hunt4ever]

Not sure what it is... i think it might have been for mining... lots of gold mines around here...

[Knocker of rocks]

Where is it?

[Hunt4ever]

Up on Abercrombie Mtn up by Northport WA... id like to look up the history and find out what all that is...

[boneaddict]

Cool hunt4ever.   It would be neat to know.    There has been a lot of mining and stuff up there.  The fact it looks built up like it is would also make me believe that it was something to do with that.

[Skyhigh]

Love that kind of stuff! Would like to salvage some of that very seaoned lumber!

[Knocker of rocks]

Would like to salvage some of that very seasoned lumber!

Bad idea, leave it for others to enjoy.
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/environment/cacv/cacvregs.htm

[CAMPMEAT]

Would like to salvage some of that very seasoned lumber!

Bad idea, leave it for others to enjoy.
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/environment/cacv/cacvregs.htm

It might be privately owned, but still a bad idea to steal wood unless you got permission.

[fvh40]

VERY NICE. THANKS FOR SHARING

[Alchase]

There is something about old barns and wood buildings that intrigues me.
One rainy afternoon while we were on vacation at Fisherman's Cove resort in Curlew, I picked up the book titled "Ghost towns of Washinton state". We spent all day driving around Torodo, Bodie, Chesaw,  Molsen etc...
We had a fantastic time checking out the ruins and all the buildings! This is stuff people drive past every day and never know the history and stories that ate associated with that falling down building on the hill.

If you ever get the chance take a road trip and checkout all these ghost towns. If you like history and great stories, you will love this.

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/wa/wa.html

[Skyhigh]

Hey "Campmeat" and "Knocker of Rocks" both of you can go pound sand with your hollier than thou accusing attitude! I know what the hell I am doing if and when I gather "relics" from the past.

[ELKBURGER]

great photos

[CAMPMEAT]

Hey "Campmeat" and "Knocker of Rocks" both of you can go pound sand with your hollier than thou accusing attitude! I know what the hell I am doing if and when I gather "relics" from the past.

You can pound sand harder than me !!!!!!  I wasn't being "hollier than thou" you dipstick !!!!!!!!! 

[Skillet]

That looks like a 3HP McCormick Deering that's seen better days... does that still have a flat belt pulley on the other side?

[Knocker of rocks]

Hey "Campmeat" and "Knocker of Rocks" both of you can go pound sand with your hollier than thou accusing attitude! I know what the hell I am doing if and when I gather "relics" from the past.

I certainly hope you know what you are doing, because if you are taking artifacts from any type of public land, or private land without permission, your actions would be illegal, immoral, unethical and self-absorbed.  In other words, you would be stealing.

[Rgrady35]

We can all read the post. I'm sure the same message could have been delivered a bit more diplomatically guys. Can't say it wouldn't hit a nerve if it was me on the receiving end.

[NW-GSP]

I always have a hard time figuring out exactly what some of the things I see while hiking were actually used for

[Knocker of rocks]

We can all read the post. I'm sure the same message could have been delivered a bit more diplomatically guys. Can't say it wouldn't hit a nerve if it was me on the receiving end.

Would like to salvage some of that very seasoned lumber!

Bad idea, leave it for others to enjoy.
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/environment/cacv/cacvregs.htm

It might be privately owned, but still a bad idea to steal wood unless you got permission.

Seems like Skyhigh is the one who needs leasons in diplomacy

Hey "Campmeat" and "Knocker of Rocks" both of you can go pound sand with your hollier than thou accusing attitude! I know what the hell I am doing if and when I gather "relics" from the past.

[grandpawrichard]

OKAY Guys! Let's all Cool Our Jets here! I don't want to have to Remove Posts or talk to Bearpaw about putting anyone in a Timeout box!  Keep it Civil or take it somewhere else! 

On a lighter note, I'll add a photo to this thread:



Dick

[grandpawrichard]

A little different perspective:



Dick

[NW-GSP]

Those railroad tracks are cool

[grandpawrichard]

Thanks NW!

Dick

[Alchase]

A little different perspective:



Dick

Awesome!

[NW-GSP]

Makes you wonder what they were used for and what happened to the men who used them

[grandpawrichard]

It's an OLD logging Spur trestle. It's located at Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham.

Dick

[Skyhigh]

That looks like a 3HP McCormick Deering that's seen better days... does that still have a flat belt pulley on the other side?

You nailed it...It went to a buddy that rebuilds them, I think it was just used as a parts..

[Skyhigh]

You can pound sand harder than me !!!!!!  I wasn't being "hollier than thou" you dipstick !!!!!!!!! 

If you were not being a "Hollier than thou" Jackwagon than I sincerely apologize..Not
Good christ, I stated that, that would be some good lumber to salvage. For the record I salvage many many sites that have seasoned lumber and other rusty items..Wont go into my details or  credentials but my ducks are in a row. Just gotta love internet doorknobs and the old brass ones from cabins!

I certainly hope you know what you are doing, because if you are taking artifacts from any type of public land, or private land without permission, your actions would be illegal, immoral, unethical and self-absorbed.  In other words, you would be stealing.

JackWagon, oops I mean Knocker of Rocks, thanks for your advise on "artifacts" and how I would be a scum sucking troll if I didnt have my ducky's in a row..Did you ever consider I may be some land tycoon? Dont suck up now because there is now wayin hell you would get access to any of it!

Another picture of an artifact...I can already hear the "grave robber" comments coming from you two .

[Skyhigh]

OKAY Guys! Let's all Cool Our Jets here! I don't want to have to Remove Posts or talk to Bearpaw about putting anyone in a Timeout box!  Keep it Civil or take it somewhere else! 

On a lighter note, I'll add a photo to this thread:

Dick

Love that shot of the tracks. Dont worry about those two that attacked me. I have thick skin and love to see their ignorance and accusations towards me..Just gotta love internet cops that have no clue.

[runamuk]

This is funny to me...there is legit archaeological finds and keeps, there is a certain amount of legit salvage and treasure hunting there is private land where well hell its private land so its yours....but the reality is promoting going out and "taking" boards, wood, implements, etc that appear very old from public ground is just sort of like saying its ok to steal your neighbors car he left sitting for the last 5 years in the weeds he obviously doesn't want it  its still a sort of theft.  Many if not most people do not have a clue about the antiquities trade and how it works hell most here have no idea about the value and ability to buy and sell taxidermy old guns knives swords and other crap amongst the antique and dealers industry and that doesn't even enter the decor and design realm. 

Try education with a little less accusation and you will find more people more receptive....not saying it will totally get rid of the a-holios but some people are actually interested and more so when information is shared a bit more gently :twocents:x10

[Skyhigh]

....but the reality is promoting going out and "taking" boards, wood, implements, etc that appear very old from public ground : :twocents:x10

I never said that my finds were on public ground. The two above insinuated I was on public ground.

[jyerxa]

tippy toes back out of this thread. 

[runamuk]

....but the reality is promoting going out and "taking" boards, wood, implements, etc that appear very old from public ground : :twocents:x10

I never said that my finds were on public ground. The two above insinuated I was on public ground.

exactly you never said one way or another and since most here deal with public land and few own or have access to the type of ground that might harbor antiquities let alone relics, the vast majority is going to be very unaware of this world.  When a person is submerged in a world and in the know they often assume(wrongly) that others also know.  The vast majority of people dont know much about anything that isn't immediately relevant to their own world.  It seems I am an outlier of extreme proportion in the world we live in I make it a point to try and learn everything so I am extremely interested in your old stuff, I come from a background where old stuff was a way of life, however most people are vaguely aware of the world of antiques.... so you might have done better to educate along the way rather than just dive into a melee 

or maybe you like melee's in which case carry on one and all 

[Hunt4ever]

Not to change subjects but that barn board structure was full of pack rats... Can you shoot pack rats?

[CAMPMEAT]

You can pound sand harder than me !!!!!!  I wasn't being "hollier than thou" you dipstick !!!!!!!!! 

If you were not being a "Hollier than thou" Jackwagon than I sincerely apologize..Not
Good christ, I stated that, that would be some good lumber to salvage. For the record I salvage many many sites that have seasoned lumber and other rusty items..Wont go into my details or  credentials but my ducks are in a row. Just gotta love internet doorknobs and the old brass ones from cabins!

I certainly hope you know what you are doing, because if you are taking artifacts from any type of public land, or private land without permission, your actions would be illegal, immoral, unethical and self-absorbed.  In other words, you would be stealing.

JackWagon, oops I mean Knocker of Rocks, thanks for your advise on "artifacts" and how I would be a scum sucking troll if I didnt have my ducky's in a row..Did you ever consider I may be some land tycoon? Dont suck up now because there is now wayin hell you would get access to any of it!

Another picture of an artifact...I can already hear the "grave robber" comments coming from you two .

I could careless what you do in life or about you. Don't know where you live, and don't care. I was just suggesting something to cover your ass. Then you tell me to pound sand. That doesn't go over to well with me for something that you don't explain in your post. I think maybe you'll alittle self centered and righteous and could careless about others comments. So, if you don't like what people have to say, be more specific in your posts ! I see a lot of cool stuff from old miners cabins here where I live. Take all you want.................

[Hunt4ever]

I think everyone is just stir crazy waiting for hunting season... i did get one of the resident pack rats...

[runamuk]

I think everyone is just stir crazy waiting for hunting season... i did get one of the resident pack rats...

nice gun not sure about packrats I think they are cute...lol....

[Skyhigh]

Yo CampMeat...Where in Hunt4Ever post did it say it was on public land? I just said that would be some cool wood to salvage..That was it, then you and you internet cop partner jumped my butt!

I need a refresher on how to set ignore buttons for jackwagons..

[runamuk]

Yo CampMeat...Where in Hunt4Ever post did it say it was on public land? I just said that would be some cool wood to salvage..That was it, then you and you internet cop partner jumped my butt!

I need a refresher on how to set ignore buttons for jackwagons..

if you go into your profile and then into the settings there is one that says ignore users add the user name of the ignored person there

[CAMPMEAT]

Yo CampMeat...Where in Hunt4Ever post did it say it was on public land? I just said that would be some cool wood to salvage..That was it, then you and you internet cop partner jumped my butt!

I need a refresher on how to set ignore buttons for jackwagons..

F. O. I really get tired of getting blamed for ignorance from posers. You sound like a women trying to get the last word in. Maybe you should be more specific if you post things. I'd really lay into you for being such an ass, but I'd get banned.

[grandpawrichard]

I can't believe that some people just can't get along and obey forum rules!

The Op had a Great photo he wanted to share with everyone and then certain people turned his thread into an argument! Now a good theread had to be locked down! Some peple owe the OP an apology! 

Dick