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Cell phone replacement not cool

Posted on Tuesday, 2024-Aug-13th by ralph

As a nomad, my Pixel 6 Pro cell phone is one of the most important items in my life. It is my connection to the outside world, my entertainment, my research tool, my goto camera, my flashlight, my radio, among … Continue reading →

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So how was Baja?

Posted on Thursday, 2024-May-2nd by ralph

Before I get into my travels east to Texas, I thought I’d discuss what I think of Baja after having been there for six weeks. It’s definitely not enough time for me to be an expert on the area by … Continue reading →

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Beer for the long trip north

Posted on Monday, 2024-Apr-8th by ralph

Leaving our Mulege ocean spot, we had one further stop in mind, only a few minutes drive down the highway from where we were now. So we might as well explore Mulege a bit more before heading to Mulege Brewery, … Continue reading →

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Spring at last

Posted on Sunday, 2023-Dec-10th by ralph

Edwards Lake was my next destination, at a campsite that I would say is in my top ten favorite spots. I was here early enough that I thought there was a good chance the spot would be available, which it … Continue reading →

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Slab City frees mind at a cost

Posted on Wednesday, 2023-Apr-19th by ralph

Living in Slab City is free, like boondocking, in both senses. But like boondocking, it doesn’t quite fit in with regular society. The normal expectations and rules don’t apply here. Perhaps that is why we nomads all come to visit … Continue reading →

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Solar at last

Posted on Friday, 2023-Jan-6th by ralph

My only real goal this winter was get my solar upgrade done while I was in the Quartzsite area. I had set up an appointment at Discount Solar, a place that has a reputation for doing good work, but not … Continue reading →

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More about Mesquite

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Dec-29th by ralph

My week in Mesquite ended up being more interesting than I expected, like finding the old Route 91. OK, that was interesting to *me*, being a bit of a map and transportation nerd, but hopefully those of you who read … Continue reading →

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The original original Route 91 found

Posted on Saturday, 2022-Dec-24th by ralph

As I was now far enough south to be out of the cold and snow, I was not motivated to travel long distances to get to warmer climes. So today I had the luxury of only an hour and a … Continue reading →

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At the northern end of the warm zone

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Dec-15th by ralph

I left my abandoned campground, expecting that as I headed further south there would be less snow and warmer weather. That was not true, the weather stayed about the same temperature, and the snow cover got heavier as I approached … Continue reading →

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Hit and miss orders, hit and miss DYI

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-17th by ralph

I had settled down to some long term mooch docking at a friend’s place. In return, I was doing a bunch of chores around the place, and one major project – putting a gate up in the back so that … Continue reading →

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