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by realoldtimer
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: TV Antenna
Replies: 11
Views: 9838

Re: TV Antenna

Lots of antenna tv info here: https://mvcomm.org/
by realoldtimer
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: Politics/Economy
Topic: Trump Statistics
Replies: 100
Views: 144104

Re: Trump Statistics

Rideback wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:49 pm Trump is already 'joking' that he'll go to Russia and share a penthouse with Putin.
https://h5.newsbreakapp.com/mp/0o5IWEIf ... platform=0
by realoldtimer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Politics/Economy
Topic: Trump Statistics
Replies: 100
Views: 144104

Re: Trump Statistics

dorankj wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:08 pm But you do respect Biden and his entire family (including grandkids) through government corruption?
Where did Ray say that, Ken?
by realoldtimer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Politics/Economy
Topic: Trump Statistics
Replies: 100
Views: 144104

Re: Trump Statistics

I am shocked and disappointed that such a person is even being considered.
by realoldtimer
Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Fire - Gray - Near Medical Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 46044

Re: Fire - Gray - Near Medical Lake

185 structures lost in Medical Lake!

https://www.kxly.com/news/firewatch-185 ... 26294.html
by realoldtimer
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Campfires
Replies: 8
Views: 51774

Re: Campfires

Recived notice this afternoon from OK-WEN NF:

Campfires banned in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest starting August 18
by realoldtimer
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Fire - Blue Lake - Near Bridge Creek HWY 20
Replies: 23
Views: 124603

Re: New fire near Bridge Creek on Highway 20, Confirmed.

SR20's still closed between Granite Creek and Newhalem according WA DOT site as of 8PM on 8/15
by realoldtimer
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Fire Information Discussion split off from Blue Lake Fire
Replies: 41
Views: 191163

Re: New fire near Bridge Creek on Highway 20? Not confirmed.

Just read on the m-net bb that it's near Blue Lake
by realoldtimer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool
Replies: 14
Views: 12649

Re: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool

I have all those figures, Pearl, and have scanned minutes to see if there's any mention of an official survey. Haven't found one yet.

Considering what I've personally witnessed happening during Wagner pool repairs and rehabs, it doesn't surprise me that there's a leak -- probably more than one. Nor ...
by realoldtimer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool
Replies: 14
Views: 12649

Re: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool

I've asked certain people who have either not answered or evaded answering my question.

I believe any survey of the Wagner Pool should be public knowledge -- should be as available as the proposed MAC data is ---

Why isn't it?

I'm not trying to change FOP's goals, just trying to find out why ...
by realoldtimer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool
Replies: 14
Views: 12649

Re: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool

I know all that, Chris. And after living here for 42 years, personally know many, maybe most, of the FOP.

I'm not questioning their wants or needs and do understand that most of them grew up during our society's 'toss-it' years.

Having worked in and around design and construction most of my life ...
by realoldtimer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool
Replies: 14
Views: 12649

Survey of conditions at Wagner Pool

I've been searching for any survey of the condition that Wagner Pool is in -- and why it's said to be 'beyond repair.'

Anyone have such a document -- or the link to access it?

We know there's a leak, and I read the "pipes are rusty" --- leaks are fixable and my pipes are rusty from condensation ...
by realoldtimer
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Campfire Discussion 2023
Replies: 17
Views: 93786

Re: Campfire Discussion 2023

pasayten wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:37 pm
https://ocfd6.com/

Why doesn't this advisory mention the USFS?
Says:
"Within Okanogan County there are four entities that regulate outdoor burning. The Washington State Department of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the ...
by realoldtimer
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Full County-Wide Burn Ban In Place Friday
Replies: 3
Views: 37317

Re: Full County-Wide Burn Ban In Place Friday


https://ocfd6.com/


Why doesn't this advisory mention the USFS?
Says:
"Within Okanogan County there are four entities that regulate outdoor burning. The Washington State Department of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the Okanogan County Commissioners, and the ...
by realoldtimer
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: 2023 Fire Season
Topic: Full County-Wide Burn Ban In Place Friday
Replies: 3
Views: 37317

Re: Full County-Wide Burn Ban In Place Friday

EXCEPT FOR ---
"This resolution does not apply to areas within city limits, silvicultural burning on lands regulated solely by DNR’s outdoor burning rules and regulations, fire in DNR recreation sites and campgrounds, or on U.S. Forest Service protected lands and within the Colville Reservation. The ...
by realoldtimer
Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Is Wagner Pool really 'beyond repair?'
Replies: 6
Views: 6090

Is Wagner Pool really 'beyond repair?'

Having read, and heard, a number of comments and claims that Wagner Pool is on its last season and that it's beyond repair, I began to look for the latest 'survey' or analysis of the facility.

Haven't found one yet -- did find this old article:
https://wildliferecreation.org/projects/wagner ...
by realoldtimer
Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Response to pro pool letters in the MVN
Replies: 5
Views: 5106

Re: Response to pro pool letters the MVN editor

Great Response, Chris

Should be a Letter to the Editor so the folks that don't visit here can read it.
by realoldtimer
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Getting the Aquatics District facts out to folks
Replies: 44
Views: 36846

Re: Getting the Aquatics District facts out to folks

Personally, I believe the righteous thing that should have been done was to send a letter explaining the issue to every property owner who would be taxed regardless of where they vote.
by realoldtimer
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: Politics/Economy
Topic: Next Year's Social Security COLA Predicted To Plummet Below 3%
Replies: 5
Views: 14415

Re: Next Year's Social Security COLA Predicted To Plummet Below 3%

Pasayten posted "Not too good of news for fixed income seniors...
Add the potential Proposition 1 Aquatics District tax levy to this and that would make the news really bad!!!"

For low & fixed income property owners in Twisp, the District 6 Annexation will add about 63 cents to the Town's levy ...
by realoldtimer
Sun Jul 09, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Politics/Economy
Topic: Trump promises vertical takeoff & landing vehicles
Replies: 5
Views: 5298

Re: Trump promises vertical takeoff & landing vehicles

dorankj wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm Yes, “cocaine is a hellvua fu**ing drug” who did bring it to the White House?!
Remodekers? Maybe ---
by realoldtimer
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Getting the Aquatics District facts out to folks
Replies: 44
Views: 36846

Getting the Aquatics District facts out to folks

Ray has done really good work -- website and Facebook page. Besides getting folks online to visit and read the facts, all those opposed to this Prop need to help get folks advised.

I got the newspaper 'looking into it' -- that's a start. I know many seniors whi are not online do read the News. And ...
by realoldtimer
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Proposition 1 to place the Methow Aquatics District on the November ballot
Replies: 41
Views: 40886

Re: Proposition 1 to place the Methow Aquatics District on the November ballot

Wondering what would happen to the Park District if the Aquatic Center didn't get built?

Seems like it would continue on regardless. That's scary!
by realoldtimer
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Say no to new luxury pool. Swimming in chlorine not good for children's health
Replies: 25
Views: 26091

Re: Say no to new luxury pool. Swimming in chlorine not good for children's health


I took a look at what Seattle Parks is renting pool time for. To rent the whole pool during hours the pool would otherwise be open to the public is $200-$300 per hour, plus staff costs. So my ballpark estimate isn’t unrealistic.

https://parkways.seattle.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/10/Att ...
by realoldtimer
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Say no to new luxury pool. Swimming in chlorine not good for children's health
Replies: 25
Views: 26091

Re: Say no to new luxury pool. Swimming in chlorine not good for children's health

I don't know about $250 an hour -- sounds like pie in the sky.

I do know after having kids and grandkids on our local swim team, that the parents are very interested, invested, and much involved, but - - -

I have quite a bit of trouble thinking the parents I associated with ftom all the area ...
by realoldtimer
Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Methow Valley Pool Discussion (Special Forum)
Topic: Proposition 1 to place the Methow Aquatics District on the November ballot
Replies: 41
Views: 40886

Re: Proposition 1 to place the Methow Aquatics District on the November ballot

Ditto from other thread on this subject.
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Just thinking, mister__coffee, that most area swim teams are not active year round.

And wondering, if the center is a viable financial proposition,why is tax money needed?

And in that regard, being taxed without even the ...