STUCK,dark,snow & a flat = "Try flash"

the hotel · 03-03-2007, 07:41 PM

STUCK,dark,snow & a flat = "Try flash"

Pentax K10D, Tamron 24 -135 - Pentax Af-540FGZ flash

I had seen some elk track across a valley with my binoculars so I asked my wife if she wanted to ride with me out to that area and all I planned on doing was checking out the track and waiting until dark to see if any elk were coming out in the area. Filled the thermos with coffee grabbed the camera bag and out to Ponderosa Valley we went. Right after dark I started to head back home after about a mile a lady pulling a horse trailer was in the middle of the road going real slow so I pulled off to the side to let her get by. Yup when they had plowed they covered over a ditch. When the right side of the camera wagon got to the side of the road it sunk.

When the lady gets by with the horse trailer its is time to get back on the way home. I stuck it in gear and the wheels were just spinning, not a problem put in in 4 low. When I got to neutral we heard a air sound. Got out to look and Yup the back left tire was going flat real fast so I look closer and sure enough a piece of steel about 1/4 inch around and 1 1/2 inches long was in the tire.

What to do now????? get back in the camera wagon (FJ) pour a cup of coffee scratch my head and come up with a brilliant plan. First thing first!!!!! This is a good time to try out my new flash with my Pentax K10D and my Tamron 24-135.

Here is a view from the front. It was so dark I had to turn on the dome light to get the camera to focus on anything. Barbara is getting out the manual so I can find the tire changing stuff.

From the back you can see it was a pretty deep ditch.

Yup!! after only a few sips of coffee the tire is flat.

After testing my new flash I moved a little snow from the front and back tires, used rocks to block the wheels. Changed the tire. Put it in low 4 and drove out, then put it in 2 hi and drove home.

The Cruiser did good.

roger

HammerHead · 03-03-2007, 07:46 PM

Bet the wife stays home next time.......

Paul K · 03-03-2007, 07:50 PM

Stock tires on the FJ are a joke. Toyota should be ashamed.

Paul.

the hotel · 03-03-2007, 07:54 PM

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HammerHead previously said:

Bet the wife stays home next time.......

I don't think so. We have been married over 40 years so she is used to me and my ways by now. I do get that here we go again look.

roger

the hotel · 03-03-2007, 07:56 PM

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Paul K previously said:

Stock tires on the FJ are a joke. Toyota should be ashamed.

Paul.

I agree about not liking the tires. I am trying to figure out what ones I want to replace these.

roger

fjlarry · 03-03-2007, 07:58 PM

Tell her we said you need to buy some more aggressive tires. Did you ever see the elk? Are you shed hunting?

***Dragon*** · 03-03-2007, 07:59 PM

I trust you were able to change the flat and get on your way without further incident?

edit: Just saw your last comment. Sorry.

the hotel · 03-03-2007, 08:05 PM

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fjlarry previously said:

Tell her we said you need to buy some more aggressive tires. Did you ever see the elk? Are you shed hunting?

Yes I see elk all the time. I am a wildlife photographer. I think I have something like 87 different elk photos on one of my wildlife galleries. Something like 35+ categories of animals.

No problem about buying the tires its just that I have to decide with ones will be the best for me. I live in the Rocky Mountains and spend a lot of time off road but then again I do travel to other states as well so I am on highways.

roger

the hotel · 03-03-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Dragon previously said:

I trust you were able to change the flat and get on your way without further incident?

edit: Just saw your last comment. Sorry.

No sorry needed. I do the same thing often.

roger

fjlarry · 03-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Where can I see your wildlife gallery. Do you have a website? I love elk, too.