Recent content by blmkid

If you need a break from RTR for a day. Here's an idea. Pack a lunch. Pack up the dog. "Go get your kicks, on Route 66." Quartzsite, Az to Oatman, Az: 2 hours 18...

Glad that ya got together with family. Family is all that matters in the end. Blood is thicker than water. Sorry about the loss of the aunt.

Just an idea for those 14 day stays on BLM land. Use the resources around you. Prep ahead. Collect wood before heading to a desert location, due to lack of wood. Full size cinder block weigh 28 lbs. The 8"x8"x8" are more manageable at 19...

Scout's tin foil cooking recipes: http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/recipe/show-recipes-bear.asp Breakfast: Boiled egg. 3 corn tortillas. Apple. 2 prunes. Lots of water. Lunch: Beach Cliff Sardines. Crackers. Peanuts. Apple. Lots of water. Supper: Camp fire coals cooking. Hamburger patty...

I look at what I'm taking on the trip to RTR every 4 or 5 days, and I ask myself " Self, do you really need to take this item?". When I saw Bob's post, I checked my Coleman Model 5038 Catalytic Heater, the BTU's. It's 3,000...

Kick that fear's azz to the curb. Pre trip vehicle Inspection: [font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]  1788 mile trip? Pre trip planning. Break that 1,788 miles down to 6 days. That's 298 miles per day. Stop every two hours, have a snack, stop at rest area or stop to  fill up. Stop and smell the...

Pretty much what I needed to know. May look for just that, next Spring on Craigslist in local area. I really appreciate all the responses. Will just enjoy the star's and remember them as long as my memory can recall them in detail. Hopefully years from now. Thank You All. I think this is a wrap.

“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Walt Whitman A Simple Method to Avoid Being Judgmental ( yes, that mean's you! ) Link: https://zenhabits.net/a-simple-method-to-avoid-being-judgmental-yes-that-means-you/

Glad you mention ISO. 'Cause I had no clue, so I found a link to study on. Understanding ISO-A Beginner's Guide: https://photographylife.com/what-is-iso-in-photography thanks

1. Personal hygeine 2. Shelter 3.Clothing 4.Cash,credit card,debit card 5.Footwear 6.Food,stove,aluminum foil,utensils 7.Bedding for comfort and warmth 7.Communications 8.Entertainment 9.Emergency Contacts.  10.Inspect your vehicle. 11.Open Mind. Open Heart. Most Important, a Positive Attitude.

Tournament tradition dictate's a group photo before the tequila drinking Begins.

Will there be Games ? Lawn Darts ? Beer Croquet ? Beer Croquet Rules: http://beercroquet.com/rules.asp

Would like to capture the starry night's over RTR. I have a Canon Power Shot A1000 IS . Don't think it will work too well. Any suggestion's for a camera unit under $300 ? Wide angle lens or use camera's panoramic setting? I have a tripod. Would like to view them on a 50" TV back home and view...

Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce Calendar 2018 for local events before RTR. Link: http://www.quartzsitetourism.com/CommCalendar.html January 6th Saturday -  Desert Gardens Gem & Mineral Show 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Amateur Radio Assoc. Breakfast 8:30 am - 9:30 am @ Taco Mio Restaurant. Hi Jolly...