Paying to retrieve 2 sleds from Taft, MT area
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I am holding on to the thought it is a real story. Other than the sleds not being there, it was a great story of our community and willingness to help out. There are always stories like this on here and I love it. Hope they get found.
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cowboy181d
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Oh I am also hoping this is a real deal, and I do know just how far GPS coordinates can be
.... So here's to hoping that the OP has reasons for not updating us,And no one is praying on the natural helpfulness of our community of riders to ban together and help one another!
.... So here's to hoping that the OP has reasons for not updating us,And no one is praying on the natural helpfulness of our community of riders to ban together and help one another!
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Steve86
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Sleds were ripped off before he got there or weren't ever there. Only 2 possible outcomes. If they were ripped off before Andrew got there that was $hithouse luck someone stumbling across them and then coming back later with a couple more committed thieves to pull off the job. Whole thing is really weird. Wonder what Andrew thinks???
Just a thought for some of you that are not to savy with a GPS. You can give the coordinates in Degrees Minutes Seconds and plug them exactly the same way into another GPS but for example if your GPS map datum is WGS 84 in one and NAD 27 in another, guess what! Even though the Degrees Minutes Seconds are the same in both GPS's the difference of Map Datum used can cause you to be anywhere from 1/2 mile to 3 miles off course.
The map datum is in the setting sections of your GPS. Most common used are NAD 27 CONUS, NAD 83 and WGS 84.
I hope the sleds are found and double checking some basics can be completed to tame down individuals sounding the alarm that (the sky is falling) there is fraud being committed.
The map datum is in the setting sections of your GPS. Most common used are NAD 27 CONUS, NAD 83 and WGS 84.
I hope the sleds are found and double checking some basics can be completed to tame down individuals sounding the alarm that (the sky is falling) there is fraud being committed.
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WOW>...!! SERIOUSLY PEOPLE??
Andrew went up 2x, was unable to locate them. My friend I ride with is going up with him. He knows the area, is taking my gps with them, and should be able to show him where they are. I'm away from the internet for a week and am accused of fraud, sending people on a wild chase, and blowing engines to blame on someone else???
First of all, I even told Andrew I would pay him for gas since he couldn't find them but tried. Secondly, I wouldn't send a good friend of mine with him to try AGAIN just to mess with people. He said he doubts anyone else found them, so they should still be there.
If Andrew and my buddy Tyler come back and tell me they're not there, I'll go myself when I get home to verify or to send pictures to everyone just to prove my point. Don't be ridiculous!
Andrew went up 2x, was unable to locate them. My friend I ride with is going up with him. He knows the area, is taking my gps with them, and should be able to show him where they are. I'm away from the internet for a week and am accused of fraud, sending people on a wild chase, and blowing engines to blame on someone else???
First of all, I even told Andrew I would pay him for gas since he couldn't find them but tried. Secondly, I wouldn't send a good friend of mine with him to try AGAIN just to mess with people. He said he doubts anyone else found them, so they should still be there.
If Andrew and my buddy Tyler come back and tell me they're not there, I'll go myself when I get home to verify or to send pictures to everyone just to prove my point. Don't be ridiculous!
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Pictures of the sleds
I'm pretty sure I'm the only guy with a Summit XM with the Reaper graphics and the tunnel "Reaper" is custom anyway.... only 1 like it until this gets out and others copy. So, if they're not up there and someone sees these, please call the police and let me know.
I'm pretty sure I'm the only guy with a Summit XM with the Reaper graphics and the tunnel "Reaper" is custom anyway.... only 1 like it until this gets out and others copy. So, if they're not up there and someone sees these, please call the police and let me know.
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no, I was pretty smart about not giving them out until I found someone I was willing to pay that would get them. They really should be up there. They only way I think someone could find them before andrew went up was if they followed our tracks down. But even then, they would then need to get their sleds out and then ours. Unlikely, but possible. I really feel like they're still there, just under some snow now and hiding. Hopefully they're found and I will update as I get more information. I am in Baghdad working so I can't get online everyday, but I will when I can. Thanks for those that are understanding and not assuming I'm some douchebag sending good people out in the middle of nowhere to get screwed over.
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Yes... force of habit. We just clip them onto the post and leave them on there. And really thought that since it was a weekday, I'd be back to get them that weekend, but I was called to work early.
I sure pray you find the sleds.
Thank you for your service ... are you a shellback or a wog?
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Thank you. Andrew said he would take some for me and I hope they find them when they go up. I know there are a few bad eggs in any large batch, i'm not one of them and hope to prove that.
Thank you everyone.
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snengineer
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I was wondering when people started the conspiracy theories, you dont even sound Nigerian. Good luck, keep us posted. Maybe borrow a metal detector or something.
I’ll admit I was one of the first guys to say that this smells a little fishy and I hope it’s not a sick joke. From the beginning you sounded legit (but there are some asshats out there) and you still do sound legit. With all that said I do have a question. Why has your friend not been involved with the recovery up to this point?
I hope your sleds are found in good shape but more than that, I hope your dad is ok.
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I hope your sleds are found in good shape but more than that, I hope your dad is ok.
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