A Soul Searching Morning

[waldenbound]

Speaking of history, I remember a web site from a long time ago, late 90s, about a guy who was a perma-car camper. He was based in the South, so he went on a juke joint tour in the Mississippi. Had the most amazing stories. When I was at my call center job last year, I would tell my customers from Mississippi I am dying to go there. They would say, "Why? Are you crazy?" I tell them, "I want blues!"
There's a blues highway marker on the Web that gives all the stops on the main highways along the Delta. In Clarksdale, there's the Ground Zero blues club. It's owned by Morgan Freeman. Most of the old juke joints are gone now, but the Po' Monkey is still around. It's off in a corn field near Merigold, MS.

Dang, I got to put some blues music on now!

 

[TrainChaser]

ERLH:  "Got my fly rod outta the jeep and was able to coax him to the woods from 8 feet away."

HERO!!!

 

[Ballenxj]

  I went over and saw a rattle snake behind the toilet making the rattle.  I'm not very experienced in snake handling aside from catching garden snakes growing up.  Got my fly rod outta the jeep and was able to coax him to the woods from 8 feet away.

Did it ever strike at the rod, or did it just leave with a little encouragement from the rod?
I would love to see the pioneers names carved in the rock, how many are there? Anybody got pictures of the names?

 

[Gary68]

and then there is,i have read 2 story books in my life and only because school made me and have no intention of doing it again,so sitting in a van for 10 hours is not an option

the desert is right there at suck,the only reason i would go there is that since there is next to no life there is no organics to bury the minerals

if i was in arizona right now,i would get out look around,get back in and leave

keep heading west ian,redwoods,sequoias,all the seafood you can eat,the socal beaches are probably the nicest place on earth minus all the people

go up 101 to portland head down the gorge,grand tetons,yellowstone,the devils tower and if your up for it,a real mountain drive,the rockies

 

[Vagabound]

...
the desert is right there at suck,the only reason i would go there is that since there is next to no life there is no organics to bury the minerals

if i was in arizona right now,i would get out look around,get back in and leave
...

I may have mentioned that I grew up in Florida. Very green, lots of rain, even more sunshine, and obviously abundant life. Later, as an adult, I spent some time out west in the desert. My first impression was that it was a wasteland. Let's just say that it took some time, but I came to appreciate the significant beauty that's in the desert. If you expect it to be like Florida, you'll be disappointed. But if you expect it to be what it is, and look for what's nice there, you might be surprised what you see and think. Give that some time also.

keep heading west ian,redwoods,sequoias,all the seafood you can eat,the socal beaches are probably the nicest place on earth minus all the people

... as long as you don't want to go in the water. However, if you do want to go in the water, and you're not a penguin, head for Florida. Those are beaches.

Tom

 

[drysailor]

I may have mentioned that I grew up in Florida. Very green, lots of rain, even more sunshine, and obviously abundant life. Later, as an adult, I spent some time out west in the desert. My first impression was that it was a wasteland. Let's just say that it took some time, but I came to appreciate the significant beauty that's in the desert. If you expect it to be like Florida, you'll be disappointed. But if you expect it to be what it is, and look for what's nice there, you might be surprised what you see and think. Give that some time also.


... as long as you don't want to go in the water. However, if you do want to go in the water, and you're not a penguin, head for Florida. Those are beaches.

Tom

The deserts can be really nice in the months directly following their rainy season. In SoCal & western Az & Nv, that can be this time of year; farther east it might be after the summer rains. The red rocks are red, the cacti flowering, the air just feeling better. Not that many giant flying bugs around either. (of course you need to be careful of what you step on).

 

[GotSmart]

Due to all the rain, this year will be a super bloom everywhere in the west.    There is nothing like seeing the desert suddenly turn into miles of flowers.

 

[Vagabound]

Due to all the rain, this year will be a super bloom everywhere in the west.    There is nothing like seeing the desert suddenly turn into miles of flowers.

Someone in the know mentioned Anza Borrego and Death Valley.

One related link:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=627

Tom

 

[rvpopeye]

If you have ever walked up to the Grand Canyon , the first time will totally floor you when you realize just how HUGE it is.

Deserts in bloom is the same kind of thing . And this year has been LOTS of rain so it will be a SUPER SUPER BLOOM.

I heard the Bluebells are out all over Texas already........

 

[Ballenxj]

Someone in the know mentioned Anza Borrego and Death Valley.

That's one thing I will miss about So. Nevada. This years blooms in Death Valley and Amargosa area will be GORGEOUS! Yeah, I've spent some time in that area.

 

[IanC]

Well, I've made my decision. This spot in Havasu is beautiful but I'm nearing my 2 week limit, so as soon as my mail comes in I'm heading south again. Slab City is out because they're nearing 100 degrees right now, so I'll head East up I 20 this time. I just have to accept that Texas driving sucks and get through as quickly as possible doing one night stops. It's in the 60's and 70's most places on 20 that I checked and it looks like there's some decent free spots on lakes - DANG, I need some grass and water and Todd would love the feel of grass under his feet again after these rocks, then back down to Louisiana, which I enjoyed last time, Northern Florida (which is still in the 70's) and then as it warms up, head north towards Tennessee, North Carolina and over to the Atlantic Coast. That should take me into June when I have to be in Mass to take care of business - then plan my next move.

 

[GotSmart]

Keep an eye on the weather.  Two days ago it was picknick weather. Shirt sleaves.  Today two shirts and a heavy coat. Tomorrow snow.  

Take it easy and enjoy each day.  It took me a while to come to grips with not working from dark to dark.  Now I like not having to do it.  

 

[towhee]

Ian, I spend my time studying and learning the plants and animals around me. I learn their names and personalities.

its worship to me and that I think is truly productive, rather than any activity which contributes to the human economy.