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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 my hands 2 weeks after the event (fingers.jpg) (ffingers.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ![]() ![]() | ||
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stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Nice paws, you animal. I'm not surprised, I've offered you gloves before. ![]() | ||
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T.Schuhe Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington State, USA Vehicle(s): 460 1985 LWB 300GD five speed Posts: 711 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Not to freak you out, Harald, but your fingers on the R hand all seem the same length...although I can see how you would be wanting the camera to catch them all in one frame - and purposefully held them the way you did. The L hand looks different. I just read an article about when one's ring finger (men only) is longer than the index finger (either hand), the likely hood of prostrate cancer sometime in life goes up. Many biometric bits are being examined to look for genetic markers - traits - that correlate with certain diseases. I agree with Steve. Where are your gloves? Likely left them at home with your wooden spoon, no doubt.
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 I brought 2 pairs of gloves - and like countless times before, I did not put them on. Its so damn hot in them. My hands seem happier without gloves - but this time the coarse volcanic rock (most of them rather lightweight) made my skin peel a bit. Both my ring fingers are shorter than my index fingers. I had bent my fingers to get better light for the picture. | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 I brought the classic cowhide gloves. The fingerprint area lasted for about 1.5 days. After that their primary function was to prevent spines from poking into the backs of my hands. Recommendations for some good gloves that wear like iron in the gripping area would be appreciated! Edited by AlanMcR 2/25/2011 5:07 PM | ||
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T.Schuhe Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington State, USA Vehicle(s): 460 1985 LWB 300GD five speed Posts: 711 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Good about the ring fingers. Guess you are good to go!! Edited by T.Schuhe 2/25/2011 5:45 PM | ||
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jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 AlanMcR - 2/25/2011 2:07 PM I brought the classic cowhide gloves. The fingerprint area lasted for about 1.5 days. After that their primary function was to prevent spines from poking into the backs of my hands. Recommendations for some good gloves that wear like iron in the gripping area would be appreciated! I don't have a specific recommendation but Ironclad may have something to suit; https://www.ironclad.com/ | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 check out the images of the scouting trips last December to find out whether this adventure could be pulled off http://carlosnpainter.smugmug.com/Events/1-uno/15080285_gu4N2#11270... Edited by 4x4abc 2/26/2011 10:39 AM (cows.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ![]() | ||
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stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Thank god for the finger length Harald! Tom had ME freaked out there for a moment. After reading his post, I scrolled back up to look at the pic of your hands. Frankly, it scared the dickens out of me. What a relief. Tom, you kill me. You know what you guys should have done? You should have picked up a bunch of laborers in San Diego to help you with the rock moving and road rebuilding. They totally would have appreciated the work. Duh! No need to thank me. Just a little tip from your pal Stevo. Always thinkin. ![]() | ||
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jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 T.Schuhe - 2/25/2011 12:45 PM Not to freak you out, Harald, but your fingers on the R hand all seem the same length...although I can see how you would be wanting the camera to catch them all in one frame - and purposefully held them the way you did. The L hand looks different. I just read an article about when one's ring finger (men only) is longer than the index finger (either hand), the likely hood of prostrate cancer sometime in life goes up. Many biometric bits are being examined to look for genetic markers - traits - that correlate with certain diseases. I agree with Steve. Where are your gloves? Likely left them at home with your wooden spoon, no doubt.
Shiz, wait, what?? Link to the article please. And this may be a silly question, but looking at one's fingers from backside of hand or palm-side? (Yes, my hands must be goofy--my ring vs index finger length changes depending which way I look at them...my right hand seems to have a longer ring finger from backside but same length palm-side; my left darn close as well). ![]() No funny jokes either Steveo, this is serious bizness! | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Steve, I have been thinking about bringing some of the guys from La Paz. They make $15 a day. But the days of slave labor are over. And moving your own ass is pretty healthy (especially Karl needed to lose some weight). I move thousands of rock every summer on the Rubicon and it keeps me in good shape. Gained 7 lb in 40 years. Checking my fingers every day | ||
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jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 4x4abc - 2/26/2011 9:48 PM Steve, I have been thinking about bringing some of the guys from La Paz. They make $15 a day. But the days of slave labor are over. And moving your own ass is pretty healthy (especially Karl needed to lose some weight). I move thousands of rock every summer on the Rubicon and it keeps me in good shape. Gained 7 lb in 40 years. Checking my fingers every day I am trying to gain 25-30lbs(no joke, it's really damn difficult when you're skinny/lean!). How much rock do I need to move Harald? | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Jeremy, may I suggest Google? It'll find almost anything for you. And its quicker than waiting for answers from someone. http://www.google.com.mx/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=rin... | ||
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jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 4x4abc - 2/26/2011 10:04 PM Jeremy, may I suggest Google? It'll find almost anything for you. And its quicker than waiting for answers from someone. http://www.google.com.mx/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=rin... Thank you sir. That's a helpful site. ![]() ![]() | ||
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T.Schuhe Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington State, USA Vehicle(s): 460 1985 LWB 300GD five speed Posts: 711 ![]() | RE: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Thanks Harald. Not the article I had, but says the same thing. Tom | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 ![]() | Re: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 Your fingers may be a little shorter from all those years of trying to keep you vehicles stable while "one-wheelin" out in the desert. M | ||
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stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 ![]() | Re: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 i heard a rumor that video was taken on this trip. where it be yo? cough it up 'stubby fingers'. | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | Re: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 there are a few hours of raw video - some of it is usable I don't have any time to edit it since I am preparing for a client trip | ||
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stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 ![]() | Re: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 4x4abc - 2/27/2011 9:53 PM there are a few hours of raw video - some of it is usable I don't have any time to edit it since I am preparing for a client trip You mean you can't drop everything and take care of a simple request that may only take you a few hours? Are you mad at me or something? Geez. | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 ![]() | Re: Baja Expedition for the not-faint-hearted - Spring 2011 yeah, I am so selfish that would rather take a nap than edit some video | ||
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