Monthly Archives: January 2020

Some Hikes around Bouse Y

Posted on Friday, 2020-Jan-31st by ralph

The area south of Bouse besides being full of hills is full of holes. Little test pit holes, that people prospecting in the past have dug. Larry told me that in World War II, the area was used for shelling … Continue reading →

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New Friends at Bouse Y

Posted on Sunday, 2020-Jan-26th by ralph

After spending a day travelling, a day getting stuck, a day getting unstuck and a day scouting, I was happy to just stay put for a day. In fact, I was perfectly happy to stay put for the next several … Continue reading →

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In a Spot Scouting a Spot

Posted on Saturday, 2020-Jan-25th by ralph

My goal today was to find a spot with firm ground that our little group of Patrons could find and camp on. Cell signal, solitude and sun would be bonuses if I happened upon them.

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Getting Unstuck in Arizona

Posted on Friday, 2020-Jan-24th by ralph

The day dawned cool and a a little wonky feeling. Then I remembered. I was sleeping the other way in the bunk to have my head uphill in the sort of level spot I was sitting on, having gotten stuck … Continue reading →

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Getting Stuck in Arizona

Posted on Thursday, 2020-Jan-23rd by ralph

I am heading back to Arizona today. I have a camp to check out for our little group of Patreons of Carolyn’s RV Life. I’d put off going back to Arizona an extra day to be able to hit the … Continue reading →

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Beach Day

Posted on Wednesday, 2020-Jan-22nd by ralph

I had decided to extend my stay in the San Diego area one extra day, to try and find that beach I’d been wanting to get to. It has been too long since I’ve dipped my feet in the Pacific … Continue reading →

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San Diego Zoo in a Day

Posted on Tuesday, 2020-Jan-21st by ralph

The second attempt to visit the San Diego Zoo went much more smoothly. I only got off at the ‘a’ exit rather than the ‘b’ exit coming off the freeway, so the googles had to route me on a little … Continue reading →

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Just Take My Money and Give Me My Data!

Posted on Monday, 2020-Jan-20th by ralph

The day starts out nice enough. I’m up around 3000 feet, so I’m glad it is not a super cold night for up there – got tanks that could freeze if it gets too cold. My plan for today is … Continue reading →

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Accidental PCT Hike

Posted on Sunday, 2020-Jan-19th by ralph

Leaving Fortuna Pond, I set a pin down to the nearest Walmart. The big G decides to take me out another way, down a different set of levee roads. No big deal, I think, it’s more of the same, right?

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Water Attracts Many People

Posted on Saturday, 2020-Jan-18th by ralph

Kofa had been been great, but it was time to move on. I’ve only seen one little piece of this magnificent desert park – empty, quiet and mostly unspoiled landscape. I need to return to this place again. But first … Continue reading →

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