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[Dustin4185]

From an old coal guy Dustin. We called it crop coal. Usually near the surface, very dis colored-not black, and very low BTU.

I used to work in east TN coal country (not in coal) and I was just curious. It had a different look. I know this has been rolled around on the beach, but it definitely had a different look.

 

[3browns]

I used to work in east TN coal country (not in coal) and I was just curious. It had a different look. I know this has been rolled around on the beach, but it definitely had a different look.

Some of the pieces look like my photo but some are much larger and very angular with sharp edges and corners

There was a huge storm here a few months back with incredible tides and surf and you see a lot of that freshly broken off stuff after those storms

It hasn’t had the chance to get tumbled in the surf and rounded like beach cobbles

There have been a few attempts at coal mining here over the last 125 years but nothing ever really took off

The bay here, Kachemak Bay, supposedly means Smoky Bay in the Alutiiq language and referred to coal seam fires that burned for centuries

My son heated his dry cabin here with coal and wood for a while

 

[timg]

I still laugh at myself to this day. 40 some years ago, new kid in coal, I thought I was gonna be rich. Had this large hard piece of anthracite with the prettiest veins of fools gold. You could say my foreman laughed at me for weeks when he would see me. See @LAWN BOY, some of us have had your moments LOL.

 

[ray benson]

Anyone need any coal?

The beach here is littered with it because the bay overlays an enormous coal bed

I figured some of you might want some so you could get ahead on your Christmas shopping for @dall


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You aren't close to Homer , but -
The coal that washes up on Homer beaches comes from veins in the bluffs that line Cook Inlet and overlook town. Boulder-size sections of coal break off the cliffs, are churned up in the ocean and wash onto area beaches in smaller pieces. And Hamm needs about 9,000 pounds of coal to heat her home every winter. They said - The coal does contain a lot of sulphur, this is what smells when it burns. The sulphur combined with water can make sulphuric acid, and this will corrode regular steel over time.

 

[3browns]

You aren't close to Homer , but -
The coal that washes up on Homer beaches comes from veins in the bluffs that line Cook Inlet and overlook town. Boulder-size sections of coal break off the cliffs, are churned up in the ocean and wash onto area beaches in smaller pieces. And Hamm needs about 9,000 pounds of coal to heat her home every winter. They said - The coal does contain a lot of sulphur, this is what smells when it burns. The sulphur combined with water can make sulphuric acid, and this will corrode regular steel over time.

I’m actually in Homer now, visiting my granddaughters

The coal beds also extend into the floor of the bay in places

 

[Mastermind]

How's the ol' foredom tool hangin these days Randy?

Spinning non stop. Shipped 11 saws this week.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

FFS. So many column inches over wet salty coal.

 

[3browns]

Spinning non stop. Shipped 11 saws this week.

Ohhhhh, FOREDOM

I thought he was askin how your FORESKIN was hangin

Was thinking that was a little bit personal

Unless…

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Good morning coal rollers & pickers uppers

 

[nbbt]

Morning folks. +14f at coffee brewing time going to +6f near sunup, and for the rest of the day. There will be a bit more breezes out of the NW during the day as well.

 

[Tor R]

Good morning guys,

Last night I got 7 hours of sleep, two short awakenings towards the end.
Just have to continue taking my meds regularly at the same time in the evening.

Now I'm going to training soon, and then I have to stop by to buy M4 and M5 threaded taps.

Tomorrow I hope to go to MaskinSalg to pick up the wood stack stand.

 

[cuinrearview]

Good morning from icy lower MI. Had to take it a little easy coming in. If you have some extra good thoughts laying around, send them my wife's way. She's presenting to the library of Congress today on audiobook narration. Zoom meetings/panels/conversations aren't new to her, but she's nervous about a full presentation.

Keep it square fellas.

 

[cuinrearview]

Apple fritter bread

 

[Lnk]

A bit Early for overnight thunderstorms, but we had a doozy. Wife has yet to throw out the rain gage as she still expects a freeze again. 66 freedom units to start the day. Back to the job that never ends. Stay safe all.

 

[Czed]

I'm on autopilot when i get off work
10 or 12 hours and a hour commute
4-6am when i get home
So daily i hit the cruise control on the buick lucerne and it's 75mph
Until i hit my exit then it's 200ft to a stop light it was green so i went up my secondary road about 30mph
Then head lights appeared right behind me blinding me so i hammered down and took off.
The suv behind me disappeared for about 5 miles he still didn't catch up with me
But then he hit his lightbar so i pulled over.
He walked up and asked why i was driving so fast
I said some *a-hole was riding my ass with their high beams on and i couldn't see.
He laughed and apologized i said you suck at driving i could've easily outran your explorer in my 1k beater car.
I tried to hand him my license and insurance but he said no man you're good
I was looking for someone in a car like your's
I said i hope you don't have to chase him and he started laughing and said have a good one sir.
I really was doing 80-90mph i was expecting a ticket.

 

[GCJenks204]

Morning / Evening All. Missed the first round of snow during the day but about 4inches of light fluffy overnight, just perfect for blowing around. I would stay and work from home today but we have a 40ft trailer to unload this morning and I have an appointment this afternoon.

 

[stihl livin]

Morning ope. Snow storm is coming tomorrow night into Saturday. Still not moving. VFW auxiliary purse bingo tomorrow night and SAL omelette breakfast Sunday morning. One of these things is probably going to have to get skipped as I’m already feeling the start of sickness and with two events and plowing I don’t need to get really sick.

 

[stihl livin]

Morning / Evening All. Missed the first round of snow during the day but about 4inches of light fluffy overnight, just perfect for blowing around. I would stay and work from home today but we have a 40ft trailer to unload this morning and I have an appointment this afternoon.

Are you expecting more this weekend ? We are in a winter storm watch

 

[Loony661]

Good morning fellas. High of 25 expected today, and more wind: 20-30 with 40mph gusts again… I’m felling trees down in a pocket of the protected side of the hill, so I’m going to head out and see what it’s like after breakfast before I call it..

Snow storm expected Sat has already been reduced for here. They were calling for 4-7” of snow yesterday, now saying it’s shifting north and we’re on the edge with 1-3” expected.

 

[Mastermind]

Good morning men.