The first year I went to Indio I was told... after Indio we go to Quartzite. Went home and had rotator cuff surgery instead. Last year I made it to Quartzite for one night and then listened to stories of Quartzite, Palmer by the river and junkets to Yuma.
This year has been wonderful with roaring campfires and a FULL MOON. Quiet camping on a desert BLM site with good friends. What could be sweeter?
Days spent visiting and then going into Quartzite to look for bargains. You never know what you will find and if you see it you had better get it now.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
INDIO RALLY January 12-16 2011
WHAT A GROUP!
With finesse and patience Carol, Terri and Jim parked about 65 roadtreks over a 3 day period. Maps were drawn, spaces marked, electric negotiated.... it was fun to watch from the registration table.
I made name placards for each RT and it was so nice to be able to find people easily.
Lots of newbies, great entertainment, ice cream socials. More later....
With finesse and patience Carol, Terri and Jim parked about 65 roadtreks over a 3 day period. Maps were drawn, spaces marked, electric negotiated.... it was fun to watch from the registration table.
I made name placards for each RT and it was so nice to be able to find people easily.
Lots of newbies, great entertainment, ice cream socials. More later....
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
1-1-11 Wow! My favorite way to start off a new year is to go to bed relatively early and get up in time to find a special spot to great the sun on the first day. Wish I was in Zion today!
Lake Cachuma isn't Zion but it was close and since there was a possibility of rain blotting out the sun completely today it seem like the perfect spot.
Lake Cachuma isn't Zion but it was close and since there was a possibility of rain blotting out the sun completely today it seem like the perfect spot.
2010 Perspective in Photos
2010 was not a good year for blogging. It was a great year but I must have been blogged out from Alaska.
Here is a sort of photo journal of last year... I hope I will get a number of pictures in here eventually.
January...Indio
Here is a sort of photo journal of last year... I hope I will get a number of pictures in here eventually.
January...Indio
Febuary... Quartzite incident and Amado
April... Carrizo Plains
June.... Mt Able
July.... Colorado, Kansas, a Family Reunion and a big birthday
August.... Idaho, Redmond, Oregon and Yosemite
September... must have stayed home!
October... Yosemite with Matilda... and Napa Valley
November... Death Valley and Zion NP. San Diego for Thanksgiving
December... Cookies and Christmas
June.... Mt Able
July.... Colorado, Kansas, a Family Reunion and a big birthday
August.... Idaho, Redmond, Oregon and Yosemite
September... must have stayed home!
October... Yosemite with Matilda... and Napa Valley
November... Death Valley and Zion NP. San Diego for Thanksgiving
December... Cookies and Christmas
Friday, November 13, 2009
DEATH VALLEY ROADTREK ENCAMPMENT
Death Valley November 1 through 7, 2009
Off to Death Valley to visit with Roadtrek Friends. There were at least five of us who had been up at the Rally in Port Alberni, including our host in PA, Wendell and good friends Sid and Shirl from Penticton B.C.
This is what I wrote to send into the Roadtrek Cyberrally about the outing:
A full moon, warm days and fiddle music highlighted this relaxed “do your own thing” gathering. Thanks, Richard! (Richard spearheaded this event and then was unable to come because of illness) Your enthusiasm for Death Valley and the 49ers Encampment drew 17 Roadtreks and 27 trekkers to the middle of California the first week of November. Wendell N. led the pack with his Beaver and provided tours and lifts in his little 4X4. Each day there were activities, tours and special events. Bijou, Wendell’s new Havanese pup, won our hearts and placed in the Pampered Pup Contest. Every afternoon we gathered for munchies, music, memories, and Roadtrek talk. Dry camping leads too many interesting topics.
There were four new Roadtreks in attendance. Well, three planned RT attendees plus Vic and Emi and their new 190V. We found them at the top of Dante’s View and made them one of us.
All six of our new friends are planning to attend Western Area FMCA rally in Indio. Suzanne, one of our new gals, will be bringing her fiddle so be sure to pack your guitars, harmonicas and kazoos.
Off to Death Valley to visit with Roadtrek Friends. There were at least five of us who had been up at the Rally in Port Alberni, including our host in PA, Wendell and good friends Sid and Shirl from Penticton B.C.
This is what I wrote to send into the Roadtrek Cyberrally about the outing:
A full moon, warm days and fiddle music highlighted this relaxed “do your own thing” gathering. Thanks, Richard! (Richard spearheaded this event and then was unable to come because of illness) Your enthusiasm for Death Valley and the 49ers Encampment drew 17 Roadtreks and 27 trekkers to the middle of California the first week of November. Wendell N. led the pack with his Beaver and provided tours and lifts in his little 4X4. Each day there were activities, tours and special events. Bijou, Wendell’s new Havanese pup, won our hearts and placed in the Pampered Pup Contest. Every afternoon we gathered for munchies, music, memories, and Roadtrek talk. Dry camping leads too many interesting topics.
There were four new Roadtreks in attendance. Well, three planned RT attendees plus Vic and Emi and their new 190V. We found them at the top of Dante’s View and made them one of us.
All six of our new friends are planning to attend Western Area FMCA rally in Indio. Suzanne, one of our new gals, will be bringing her fiddle so be sure to pack your guitars, harmonicas and kazoos.
YOSEMITE August 23, 2009
With Karis and Daniel at May Lake
After returning from "The Big Trip" I went up to Toulumne Meadows in mid August but I guess I was blogged out. It is now November and maybe I will add a littleMy grandkids came up with their Dad, Craig, and had their first over (2) nights backpacking trip. I hiked up to May Lake with them and we had a great time hiking around the lake. After they set up their tent I hightailed it back down to the Roadtrek for a good nights sleep.
Friday, August 7, 2009
HOME AT LAST
Friday, August 7
Ann and I spent the morning visiting and I hit the road about 1:00. It seemed like a long day... maybe last night's wine and conversation took it's toll. I stopped and took a nap about 3 and then headed for the barn.
I rolled into Lompoc about 8:30 this evening. To quote Sandy... Home Sweet Home.
The total trip mileage is 8768 miles. Wow!
This has been a marvelous experience. Memories keep exploding like a kaleidoscope of friends, places and experiences. The Roadtrek is a great vehicle and I am sure we will be on our way again soon.
Now, I'd better get to sleep 'cause I get to go walking with my buddies in the morning. It's Saturday!
Ann and I spent the morning visiting and I hit the road about 1:00. It seemed like a long day... maybe last night's wine and conversation took it's toll. I stopped and took a nap about 3 and then headed for the barn.
I rolled into Lompoc about 8:30 this evening. To quote Sandy... Home Sweet Home.
The total trip mileage is 8768 miles. Wow!
This has been a marvelous experience. Memories keep exploding like a kaleidoscope of friends, places and experiences. The Roadtrek is a great vehicle and I am sure we will be on our way again soon.
Now, I'd better get to sleep 'cause I get to go walking with my buddies in the morning. It's Saturday!
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