Relief Efforts Post-Hurricane Helene: Mountain Mules Deliver Aid & Beware: Customs Tax on Electronics in Mexico

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Learn how Mountain mules are delivering hope and supplies after Hurricane Helene in Appalachia. Plus important custom rules for Mexico travel you need to know and we offer up a Halloween costume idea like no other! Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Episode 205 Details Relief Efforts Post-Hurricane Helene: Mountain Mules Deliver Aid & Beware: Customs Tax on Electronics in Mexico Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts: Mountain Mules Bring Hope to Appalachia

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a dedicated team of volunteers, including the Cajun Navy 2016 from Watson, Louisiana, and Mountain Mule Packer Ranch in Mount Ulla, North Carolina, is providing crucial aid to the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Challenges in the Aftermath

Hurricane Helene left many areas inaccessibly devastated, with washed-out roads and power outages complicating relief efforts. Helicopters and C-17 aircraft from FEMA have helped, but some communities remain unreachable except by mule.

The Role of Mountain Mules

The mules are invaluable for delivering essential supplies to remote mountain communities. Known for their ability to navigate challenging terrains, these "beasts of burden" mules are not only reliable but also carry a legacy of service.

Community Requests for Assistance

Despite limited communication, locals have been reaching out for help via social media, sharing their urgent needs. Requests for insulin and other medical supplies highlight the dire situations many families face. As there is no power either in these locations, locals are hiking to higher elevations in order to send assistance request messages.

Collaborative Relief Efforts

On-site in Montreat, North Carolina, the Mountain Mule Packer Ranch team coordinated with the Cajun Navy 2016, and are working tirelessly to deliver supplies to affected areas like Black Mountain, where flooding caused extensive damage.

Heartwarming Stories of Hope

These volunteers have made a significant impact, not just by delivering supplies but also by offering emotional support. One heartwarming incident involved helping a family whose home was lost, bringing them food, water, and even stuffed animals for their children.

Continuing Support and Updates

To facilitate ongoing relief, both the Mountain Mule Packer Ranch and Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook pages provide regular updates and ways to contribute including using the Venmo listed below.

Their resilience along with the affected communities shines through as they band together to support one another in these trying times.

References

https://pinnaclesar.org/

https://www.mountainmulepackers.com/

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/mountain-mules-are-bringing-hope-to-appalachia

https://www.facebook.com/mountainmulepackersranch

https://www.facebook.com/cajunnavy2016.org

Traveling To Mexico, Know This Customs Rule Mexico Travelers Tax Enforced On Electronics

According to USA Today, Cancun International Airport is enforcing Mexican customs regulations that limit travelers to bringing only one portable computer, including laptops or tablets, without paying a tax. Travelers with more than one device face a tax of up to 19% of the device's value, capped at $4,000. The rule, which has been in place for years, is now being enforced more strictly. Some speculate this is to prevent resale or increase tax revenue from the influx of visitors. Unlike in the U.S., where no such limit exists, Mexican customs can confiscate extra devices if the tax is not paid. Travelers are advised to familiarize themselves with customs rules, as they also limit items like cameras and tobacco.

While making international travel plans, always know and understand the local rules and customs regulations.

Easy Halloween Costume For The Outdoors Person

Spirit Halloween stores say Beetlejuice, Deadpool and Wolverine costumes are this year's most popular adult Halloween costumes. Bluey and Sesame Street characters are popular for children.

Sasquatch Hunter: The Perfect Halloween Costume

The mythical, ape-like creature that is said to live in the forests of America offers up the ideal "hunter" Halloween costume. Child to Adult, consider dressing as a Sasquatch Hunter! This costume offers the ability to dress warm if weather turns cold and can be created using what is already at home making it an inexpensive outfit

How To Dress Like A Sasquatch Hunter

This outfit has been used now by two of our nephews and has been a huge hit each time! Be creative! Here is how this outfit has been assembled in our family.

Hunting Vest (new or old): Take a hunting boot, wet the bottom with mud or paint and STEP on the back of the vest to leave a "footprint". Works best if it is much larger than your own foot.

Add To The Vest: Sticks, Twigs, Grass, Antler shed that looks like poking through the vest for example. Be creative.

Wear: Under the vest wear a flannel shirt. On your feet, wear hiking boots or shoes.

Accessories: Elmer Fud otherwise known as a Kromer hat or the Yooper hat. A pair of binoculars around the neck. Carry a plastic toy hunting rifle or shotgun. REMEMBER be safe and use a "Toy Firearm" to finish off the outfit.

Remember to have fun! This outfit is the chance for you, and your child, to be creative while sticking with an Outdoors Theme! Have fun!!

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Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God’s Country.

United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path.

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