tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54062614668991032212024-02-06T22:57:23.112-07:00Fly's Picture PlaceOne Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-49870359459098595462019-08-04T11:03:00.000-07:002019-08-04T11:10:35.469-07:00The Sound Of Not SilenceTowards the end of last week the Blue Angels were in town for week end shows. There were many flyovers. Did a number of videos just because but there was something about this one. Not good at all till four of the six came directly over and was the lowest of all.<br />
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I enjoy this kinda stuff. It's supposed to be fun right??<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-20371417096298076232018-12-14T08:29:00.001-07:002019-08-14T17:07:26.022-07:00Around The Neighborhood It's time for some photos as sometimes it's hard to get done and not particularly happy with results but some of these are decent. It's just as important what's in them too. Below are several from Puerto Vallarta's Independence Day parade.<br />
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Dogs are the most loved things here I swear.</div>
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Not far from the big waters it get's steep quickly.<br />
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Steep like in straight up.<br />
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It's that time of year.<br />
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The architecture here blows me away. I do not tire of looking at it and try to capture some aspects but can't really. This one is different for sure.<br />
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There is a lot going on here but not sure just what.<br />
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I like this one.<br />
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Anything here you might need?<br />
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Although out of focus been eating a few cocktails like this. This stuff is soooo good!<br />
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Quite a few of these around both in town and along the rivers outside of Vallarta.<br />
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Didn't even see the second one.<br />
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From the Day of the Dead. These were all over the place.<br />
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You can't hardly take a bad picture of this.<br />
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I have moved from a little place four miles south of Puerto Vallarta to an area called Benito Juarez of Remance a 10 minute walk to the mercado on the south of Vallarta known as Emiliano Zapata. My place is just to the right of the palm tree in the center of the picture and down. The casa with the curtains in the window.<br />
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Pretty decent place all in all and much less money than before. There are 68 steps which are not a problem and when you get outside it's a different breed of cat I tell you. My self and a couple from Washington state are the only gringos in this neighborhood. </div>
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One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-21197007511302414272018-02-19T07:00:00.002-07:002018-02-19T07:04:13.583-07:00Surfing RaysIt's my understanding that rays do this. Many have seen this type of behavior and maybe you have too but not me and found this to be totally enjoyable.<br />
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Watching for marine activity in the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%ADa_de_Banderas" target="_blank">Bahia de Banderas </a> </b>has been lacking a bit. But a couple days ago there was plenty going on with at least a dozen whales around and at least six tails in the air. There were many rays with plenty of jumping going on as well. Saw a HUGE ray jump in another place which was cool too.<br />
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It may not be much but it's something anyway and I just get a huge kick out of things such as this.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-39045984922641818802017-09-05T09:32:00.001-07:002017-09-05T12:43:38.098-07:00Once Again OverdueI'm not seeing pictures like I used too. Camera got bad broke in Mexico just when my interest had returned. Couldn't replace it but have now with a identical used one two camera's ago because it does macros so well. But it's well past time to post something as I still enjoy photography and always carry my camera with me just that not taking many pictures. <br />
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So here's a stab at it with pictures starting in May or so and no order in fact they are mixed up. There are a couple that are interesting but mostly illustrative<br />
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This is a lobby picture of a bank in Trinidad that has just finished a remodel. Notice the safe above the real safe. Old and original and the rooms in another part are Art Deco like. Just liked it.<br />
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Above this cows butt is Fisher Peak the flat mountain just outside Trinidad.<br />
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I tried to get to the top of Greenhorn mountain and didn't do so well but the highlight was the awesome surprise of MANY healthy columbines. This is well into July and below columbines just don't grow. This is probably at 10,500' and on this long hike few decent pictures were had. <br />
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It's rained so much at times mushrooms were popping up a lot of places. Another ride another day at elevation went past this fellow with a sack. Saw he was Japanese and it was "Stop the car!". Mushroom hunting the whole family coming a long way to do so from Colorado Springs. This picture does not do these justice. There were a lot of mushrooms with four variety's at least. <br />
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There were just a lot of mushrooms out and these people were after some special ones for sure.<br />
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And because of the rain it a sea of yellow many places. <br />
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Then there's Bob. Too long a story to tell other than to say this is quite a cat.<br />
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This is now a defunct gas station north of Trinidad and Fisher Peak is there again. Identify with the writing and to think one used to be able to get biscuits&gravy here. <br />
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Bob is a troublesome boy and a first class sneaker inner but can't be allowed in. He tangles with my cat Stretch for dominance which is problematic for sure. This kitty has not one hint of meanness in him and has lived a fairly tough life for at least half of his approximate 8-9 years. It's much better now as a neighbor and myself sorta took him in but he don't get to come in. We like this animal a bunch. <br />
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See what I mean - he has commandeered Stretch's heated bed. <br />
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I believe this is the west Spanish Peak on the south side.<br />
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The town of La Veta lays pretty much at the base of these mountains and provides the chance of incredible pictures at certain times along with other geographical features found only around here. <br />
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It's just plain enjoyable to take rides out in the country to observe plus animal activity is high.<br />
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These are the Culebra Mountains just west of the Spanish Peaks. Taos is on the other side more or less. The ski runs are at a long closed ski area above La Veta called Cuchara. It quit snowing enough probably 20 years ago that made trying to make a go of it unviable. Climate Change is very real unlike what others say. <br />
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Then Stretch definitely out like a light and loving it.One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-21912241581317377592017-02-23T15:04:00.000-07:002017-10-04T06:41:08.683-07:00For A FriendI returned to Mexico 1/7/17. On the 4th received a call that Andres had collapsed in Puerto Vallarta. He is the one sitting and the photo is from <a href="http://oneflyspictureplace.blogspot.mx/2015/11/brothers-in-jungle.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">this</span></a> post. He never regained consciousness and passed away on the 18th.<br />
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Never would I have thought this guy would go out like this. Just figured he'd be around like forever. Many took a big hit losing him. It's a different place around this tiny burg but the shock is wearing off. We had a lot in common and this has me seriously looking at life and what's left of it a bit differently.<br />
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So this ones for you mi amigo! He would have liked this. Adios.<br />
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One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-3035484526860857762016-08-23T06:02:00.001-07:002016-08-23T06:05:43.330-07:00Surfing A Dinosaur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You just can't take California out of the boy.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-76681615155984310532015-12-24T07:59:00.001-07:002015-12-24T07:59:14.563-07:00Fast MoverIt was nice to see this and it did cover ground fairly quickly.<br />
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I can't capture what it's really like. It's different from canyon lands. What is here though is an anomaly at 18 sec. Very easy to watch more than once. This thing wiggles. <br />
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I think it is a <b><a href="https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=rods&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=JfVxVvn9GMeQjwOFhLPQCA" target="_blank">rod</a></b> although Wiki debunks such things. <br />
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times. This guy was inside and a bit over a 1/2" long. This new camera
does not do macro's near as good as the three Pentax camera's that came
before it. Still worth clicking on to get a better look though.<br />
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And yes there is quite a diversity in plants and colors.<br />
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This fellow was no more than an 1.5" long. Do not have a clue what he was going to grow up to be. This could be it.<br />
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Took
a cruise a bit north of Vallarta and then east into farm country and
there was a lot going on. There is no lack of food around here that is
for sure.<br />
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Behind these mountains not seen here are some
massive scraggly fourteener's. Do not have a picture at all. Just looks
interesting and here is maybe a few hundred feet above sea level.<br />
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The job to have around here may be a tractor operator.<br />
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Many inexpensive places to eat. None out in the country though like Costa Rica.<br />
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The place I live is almost dead center.<br />
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The mountains around Nogalito are pure jungle that's all there is too it. To get to the other side here would not be easy.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-73023124822994799552015-11-12T17:02:00.001-07:002015-11-12T17:02:05.407-07:00Brothers In The JunglePancho and Andres. These two grew up in this environment. Their
father owned much of the area above town where they farmed hiking much
much farther than Andres and I do to get there several times a week.
Can't begin to imagine the intensity of what that must have been like.
This is tough terrain to raise crops and a few animals. These fellows
are two tough hombres!<br />
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continues for Pancho who in this case harvested four pieces of bamboo
that is transported like this back down to town. I did not attempt to
take the fourth.<br />
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This is a wider part of the trail.<br />
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Quite a bit of bamboo and some can approach 5-6 inches in diameter.<br />
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Somebody from Vallarta picks it up and Pancho gets 1500 pesos or about $90. That can go a long way here.One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-46195799048031136342015-10-24T08:38:00.001-07:002015-10-25T08:41:49.980-07:00Patricia And The Rest Of The StoryIn one word nothing. This is all new to me but at times I do think I have a clue.<br />
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First
this came so fast and many just heard of it Wed or after. For most
there were few choices if any of getting away and the question then was
where because of the ocean and the way it was tracking.<br />
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Simply
the tension here Friday afternoon in Nogalito was easily felt and no
macho shit here this guy was scared even with having probably the best
casa in town for an event like this. There were others who felt the
same.<br />
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In the afternoon it was sprinkling and raining
lightly off and on. Walking around talking with others in other words
taking up time till the first effects of the "biggest hurricane"
arrived.<br />
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Had lunch and went up and got things food and
other, secured it best I could and went back down to my friends and
landlord's to wait as was not going to go through this thing alone.<br />
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Was watching the track very closely as the internets and electricity have remained on and here is my take -<br />
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<br />
Patricia was headed due north directly at Puerto Vallarta with the eye maybe 80 miles away approximately.<br />
<br />
15
to 20 miles before making landfall just west of the 105th longitude the
eye collapsed. It made land where the eye would have been 60 miles due
south of here. We were within the perimeters of this thing and it
drifted to the east. A little after 6 I came home.<br />
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The wind never blew nor was there intense rain. It rained most of the night but sleeping was good so don't know how much.<br />
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The storm weakening PLUS mountains were key without question. That's my story. I really don't know what this has done inland.<br />
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Walking around yesterday thought but <b>only </b>for
a fleeting second of taking pictures for a before and after comparison.
No way was the door going to opened into that realm. Maybe it's because
of not doing so that made a difference as well. Just as plausible as
other reasons that get thrown around to my way of thinking. In any case -<br />
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I am very happy. Not been out but sure many others are just as elated. I will be happy for a long period I think.<br />
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This
whole coastal area north and south of Puerto Vallarta has been spared.
Have not been out yet as the peaceful feeling this morning is wonderful.
Cerveza will be had today and more than one.<br />
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Feel
extremely fortunate and my hopes that others inland faired as well. It
truly amazes me that this monster of a storm and so close that if you
didn't know it was there you wouldn't have. One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-60496729225742816142015-10-22T09:30:00.000-07:002015-10-22T09:30:09.811-07:00New Girl Coming To TownHer name is <a href="http://www.eebmike.com/" target="_blank"><b>Patricia</b></a> and it's unknown whether she is going to be naughty or nice.<br />
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The sooner she takes a right turn is all good with me.<br />
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This was bothering no one in Vallarta this morning but one gringo I spoke with was pretty nervous.One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-52656289163817451882015-04-24T16:56:00.004-07:002018-02-16T18:36:21.384-07:00A Post That Needs To Be Here Too<u>NOTE</u><br />
Originally posted over at the other place 5/24/12. Some decent pictures along with a bit of info. <br />
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I've seen huge areas being mowed around houses but I do believe the
largest are in west central Kansas and this isn't one of them. I'm sure
it makes them happy.<br />
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Winter wheat was almost three foot high and on the way back further north in the state it was half turned but not as lush.<br />
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There
are many oil wells many being developed and old ones refurbished as
well in Kansas. Not like in Utah but there is plenty going on. <br />
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No matter where I was grain storage was being expanded at all levels. Here it's a elevator in Warsaw, IL.<br />
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This is corporate facility for sure because even if a family owns it.<br />
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Not
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elevator to be handled. Most operators have their own now.<br />
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This is the lock and dam on the Mississippi in Keokuk,Ia.<br />
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The
river still floods and this is one way to avoid trouble. What places
like this and many others are known for is being "fish camps" used
extensively on weekends. Use your imagination. <br />
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The
curiosity with Nauvoo is over. The meal had at the Nauvoo Hotel was one
of the best I've had in years. I understand the new leader of the
mormons does not have as much interest in this place like the guy before
him so there's not as much money coming this way. For not being tourist
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The
ferry south of Warsaw still operates for transporting what ever fits.
There are not that many places to cross this huge river.<br />
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In
northern Iowa things have been big for some time but I think it's even
bigger now. Like land prices of 10K an acre and one parcel of 77 acres
sold for 12.9.<br />
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Something
like 350K for the planter alone and you can get them twice as large.
With GPS if you want and with the price of seed you can literally save
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This drag strip still functions in Humboldt,IA. Went down this in like '71 or so and came home with a trophy.</div>
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The
house in what was my cornfield when I was just a pup still stands. The
grove is still there and plum trees still grow along side the railroad
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The <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotto_of_the_Redemption" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Grotto</span></a></b> always gets a visit looking for new angles of the same things. The 100th anniversary is this year,</div>
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I've seen a number of places similar to this one. I guess recreating old gas stations is a new hobby. It must be expensive.</div>
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A state record musky at the fish hatchery at what is known as the "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_Great_Lakes" target="_blank"><b style="color: blue;">Iowa Great Lakes</b></a>".<br />
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This
area has been a vacation destination for many years and just a very
cool place. There are lakes in Colorado but it's not the same. There is a
museum and there were a lot things in there I remember from the kid
days.<br />
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It was a lot of fun in here.<br />
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The
"Queen" one of several over the years that gives rides that even locals
continue to take. Notice the wind turbines on the horizon. They're all
over the place as Iowa is second in the nation in wind power.</div>
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it seemed to get back here so that's what happened. Blasted on back on
Monday. Came in at 890. Drove 2600 with and average of 26.5mpg.<br />
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I had a blast it's just that simple!One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-56847254691647893052015-02-10T16:45:00.001-07:002015-02-10T16:50:20.042-07:00Simple PleasuresWent into Vallarta this morning after several things. It's easy to do. Walk a half mile pay eight pesos and take a seat on a bus for a less than ten minute ride into town where your shopping and/or business is then done on foot. Very easy to get done. There are many just like you. Many.<br />
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The things I was after was realized on the ride in are all straight forward but the difference is that it's all the good/better stuff at least to me. Here you go different places for different things.<br />
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Wanted some of the yellow mango's seen below. These are some of the best ever. There were six and three got missing to friends on the way home.<br />
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Fresh baked bread from this tiny hole in the wall place. There were two loaves but one of those went missing as well. This stuff is veeery good.<br />
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Then a bunch of chicken wings. The chicken here is the best. It is always very fresh. Just a treat to have these they're that good. <br />
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And here's the lady who sells me my chicky. <br />
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My pineapple guy has not been on this certain corner last two times. His pina's are the very best. So sweet and with all the food mentioned it's like with every bite you say "this tastes sooo good". I will take some of that frustration what little there is if any out on the three remaining mango's. <br />
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It's true. Simple things that bring a lot of pleasure. Mucho gusto! Life has been and is good. <br />
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Four shots took care of a respiratory issue many get here. Returning first week of March. Probably kick myself for that one.<br />
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Don't think Fly - only just a little bit. One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-69087325937847834452014-12-28T10:49:00.001-07:002014-12-28T10:49:36.235-07:00Out And AboutA few pictures of what goes on in my world these days. Find these flowers to be rather pretty.<br />
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My new casa. I live on the bottom which is a studio with the top being a two bedroom. <br />
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I buy fish here and several other places as well. There are quite a few around and bought fish much further into Vallarta this morning. Spent $19 including almost 5 for some reading glasses as don't have any spares left. <br />
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From the upstairs apartment. Mine is just as nice but much smaller. I'd really like to live up here but for one guy it's too much and too expensive.<br />
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All I can say here is that these are sooooo good and eat them with most meals. Costs a buck. <br />
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I walk with Andres and Maria who own the property. Gracious and hospitable always as everyone seems to be here and anywhere else. Pretty cool actually. I expect this new friendship to continue even after I leave. Maria is holding avocados in case you were wondering.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-79218115583269957532014-12-13T21:59:00.001-07:002015-05-09T15:40:33.837-07:00Color For A FriendClick on these so they get <b><span style="font-size: large;">BIG</span></b>. Twice<br />
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My friend <b><a href="https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Linda</a> </b>from Delta who doesn't have her corn in yet (they do now - happy days)suggested I get out there and find some color as it's drab in Colorado and many other places as well and brighten things up a bit.<br />
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This is on the other side of a small river where the school is located. Typical life. <br />
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There is color many places.<br />
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Soon many of these will be in bloom.<br />
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A common flower and took pictures of the same in Costa Rica.<br />
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The next four pictures were taken in a neighbors garden. Everybody cooperated. The dragonfly didn't move the whole time I was there. Either he was on his way out/hungover or something of that nature. It sure wasn't from being cold.<br />
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Went for a hike on a trail and cannot emphasize enough how intense it is and this picture does not do justice not even a little bit. It was fairly dark and need to leave earlier than what I did next time. It's a work out and wasn't quite prepared. The highlight was when I came to a very small area where the sun was getting through and I saw another one of <a href="http://oneflyspictureplace.blogspot.mx/2013/03/unusual-at-very-least.html" target="_blank"><b>these</b></a> the first being in Costa Rica. I just figured I would never see another but I did today. It's happenings like this that makes things go round for this guy.<br />
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Very pretty-hard to capture and you will not just walk into this greenery. Not sure what kind of forest this really is and it very well may be called something other. Will find out.<br />
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The way it was driving out of Walsenburg 11/16 but since then the weather has been <u>quite</u> mild.<br />
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<span id="goog_174949620"></span><span id="goog_174949621"></span><br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-72362302164370905852014-12-09T11:13:00.001-07:002015-05-09T15:41:34.078-07:00Puerto VallartaIllustrative pictures in town or just Vallarta as it's known locally. One of the many stores on the south end where you can get pretty much whatever you want except for decent Italian salad dressing.<br />
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Some waves can be huge. The ocean is a bit over a half mile away from where I live. <br />
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These flowers are common along the beach. <br />
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What a view these people must have from these building <br />
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Typical street scene in town looking towards the ocean which is actually a ba <br />
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Pretty impressive church design. <br />
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Inside just as grand and this town and I'm sure the whole country is gearing up for Christmas. <br />
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This is the new place I'll be going to on the 19th. It may be real decent if the lady in charge produces some things it needs. Internet will be better as well I'm led to believe. In fact this is a bit unique inside. It's only a three minute walk from here.<br />
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On a side road and if you don't look closely you would walk past as I did the first couple times. The forest is reclaiming this.<br />
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The local school here in Nagalito. 16 students and they are leadfing the pack in collection of plastic and aluminum hoping to win a good prize. Everyone loves the teacher. <br />
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This is an example of numerous stores on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. Inexpensive and fun to look around. <br />
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Saw a dead one in Costa Rica so it was a treat to get this picture of a beautiful reddish dragonfly. Butterfly's are plentiful but don't stop. <br />
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One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-36064990667750096772014-11-27T07:30:00.002-07:002014-11-27T07:30:26.566-07:00Happy ThanksgivingEnjoy the day your family and friends and chow down heartily on that
bird and every thing else on the table and laugh a lot along the way!!!<br />
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No turkey here and I'm fine with that. I have been eating fresh shrimp
and red snapper bought in Puerto Vallarta. I am thankful for that. A
rather simple thing but those of you who come around know that getting
the chance at doing so was huge for me. I am very thankful for that as
well.<br />
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Thankful I am able to even have a chance at living life in a different
environment albeit simplistic never really wanted much more ever.<br />
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Thanks for coming by and have a good one!!! I'm gonna stroll down to the
ocean and look for my first whale. Never have seen one and they've been
around. I wonder if they'd go after a fly.<br />
TB
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One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-56838391423347050642014-09-08T16:10:00.002-07:002014-11-19T20:29:46.944-07:00Bout TimeThat I produced/put a post up or something like that. My friend <a href="http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><b>Linda</b></a> told me she was linking to here in her post tomorrow so I just can't have her readers come by and see an old post.<br />
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These picture have been sitting around in draft for awhile so I am using them. Not that they are all that good but in recent weeks have been around a bit and they are examples of that and some things seen or done.<br />
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Went to NW Colorado specifically outside of Steamboat Springs for several days where I visited old friends and the fact of the matter many of the "friends" I have live there.<br />
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This is vehicle central with the camper and grey Element mine and the other is an '05 we drove down to Longmont which is on the Front Range and picked up It was just like new and was driven by a young lady only. It's true.<br />
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On the way elsewhere went by the Twenty Mile Mine located between Hayden and Oak Creek which continues to produce mass quantities of coal using German technology with a movable long wall underground.<br />
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Went to Dinosaur to see the new visitor center. It opened two weeks after I left the area just about three years ago.<br />
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Several interesting panels on the ground just inside the Utah line on the road to Steamboat Rock that starts at the visitor center on the Colorado side of the monument. <br />
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It's always pretty out here in the evening.<br />
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Sitting on top of Blue Mountain where in the early 80's the world championship for hang gliding took place. I was the only one around but three people drove up and were looking and preparing for anther like event late Aug 2015. They expect 150-175 participants. I think that would be quite a site to see. Here is some info on that @ <b><a href="http://www.rockymountainglider.com/" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Glider</a></b>. This is one of the launch sites here. <br />
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Blue Mountain and where the campsite was above the camper.<br />
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The main reason for going to Dinosaur was the visitor center and to look for a certain style of petroglyph. This is what I call the "wall of bone" that is in the old visitor center. Wall of bone because that's what it is. Over the years Dinosaur has been noted for this and very likely you have seen it before. This is just huge and is hard to capture. It helps to click on the pictures to see them better. Third picture down has got some nasty teeth in it. This area was know for huge amounts of allosaurus a half size T-Rex. <br />
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This panel and others are impressive for sure and have what I'm interested in and that is pinwheels.<br />
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This has nothing to do with anything except it's here for some reason. A friend raised some 4000 cloves of organic garlic plus all kinds of other vegetables as well. Never had such good garlic before. <br />
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Moving right along. <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ute_Mountain" target="_blank">Sleeping Ute Mountain</a></b>. Incredibly important to the Utes to this day.<br />
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This is in Hovenweep National Monument. Hovenweep is one of my favorite places and what has held true over the years remained the same in that this place and I cannot emphasize this enough has got to be one of the quietest places anywhere!! I mean that and it's one of the reasons I come. Not all the time but much of it you talk in whispers because normal speech seems too loud and it is. <br />
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It had rained and these frogs were out and they don't get to come out very often. There were quite a few of them actually.<br />
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If you ever come to what is know as "The Four Corners" area try and visit <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hovenweep_National_Monument" target="_blank"><b>Hovenweep</b></a>. There are several outliers that are very impressive as well plus others you may run across if you bush whack a bit. There were many people who lived here over the centuries. It's this area where I really feel at home for what ever reasons perceived or not. <br />
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Make sure you click on this guy a couple times. <br />
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One of my favorites and it's within what is known as the "Holly Group" outside of the main park. It's a four mile hike one way from there to here. I recommend taking the car for this.<br />
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Doorways and windows generally produce pretty decent pictures.<br />
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Sunsets and sky viewing was the best ever. Laying out looking at the cosmos, warm no bugs no nothing but you and the sky. For me it can't get much better. <br />
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It's a pretty weed isn't it.<br />
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This is a fairly new national monument. It's called "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney_Rock_National_Monument" target="_blank"><b>Chimney Rock</b></a>". Wanted to see this and did. It was a bit of a bust in that it cost 12 smacks and you were very limited to where you can go. <br />
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This is worth seeing for sure and what's important is the ruins at the top are Chacoan in construction. Every archeologist agrees people from <a href="http://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm" target="_blank"><b>Chaco Canyon</b></a> were involved with this building effort.<br />
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Wasn't able to take any decent pictures as you couldn't leave the path let alone go any farther than here in the picture. This guy wants to get out to the end. This is not to far from Mesa Verde.<br />
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There was a National Forest campground not far away. 18 smacks no water and marginal open pit units. It was $9 with my senior pass and not worth that but it was quiet as we were the only ones there. <br />
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The summer has just flown by. Relish in the warmth and being able to wear sandals and such from the time you get up till the time you turn in.<br />
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Without question Colorado has got to be one of the more diverse and best places in the world. Beauty pass all with something outside for all types of interest.<br />
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IF - - - - I only liked that 4th season I would be in Nirvana. Alas I do not. So lucky to be able to do this kinda stuff at this stage of the game I tell you.<br />
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Not too long ago went to Cimarron New Mexico. It's close at a 100 miles. Went into Taos for a day as it's a short fun 50 through the northern mountains of the state. <br />
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This town the area and the St. James Hotel is rich in the history of the old west. I urge you to copy&paste to learn for yourself but I will throw in a few things. Nothing special about the pictures except for a couple possibly.<br />
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This remains pretty much the way it was.<br />
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The lobby.<br />
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The swinging doors that lead to the rooms down stairs and to the stairway to the upstairs rooms which are the ones that are available to the public.<br />
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A lot of the biggies stayed here both good and bad. <br />
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Here's an example.<br />
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Here in the bar area quite a few got hammered.<br />
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Check it out.<br />
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Plenty bullet holes in the ceiling so maybe somebody caught one. <br />
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This was a recent entry that was on the table. Things go on here all the time and I was told that for a day a week paranormal types set up cameras. I didn't see anything on my pictures. Don't let yourself get spooked now. <br />
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Here's the local jail. You didn't want to get locked up in a jail like this in those days because you're not breaking out of this one. <br />
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Read what the sign says.<br />
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These are some shots of the local cometary. Of course some of the past local players are there. <br />
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The local mill and now museum is pretty impressive.<br />
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What's unique about this mill is that the water wheel is inside the building.<br />
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It's still cowboy country out here. <br />
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Not far away is another cemetery from a town that for the most part has disappeared.<br />
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This would not be a bad place to hole up for the rest of eternity if that was your choice.<br />
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These are just some random shots while I was in Taos.<br />
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There are more things to buy and more stores to buy these things in you wouldn't believe.<br />
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I do very much like this architecture.<br />
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This was the museum associated with the picture above. None of this was for sale.<br />
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These are living structures of some sort. Ya I could live here real easy.<br />
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If it weren't for the tree this would be a pretty decent picture.<br />
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Of all of them I like this the best and is was just off the Plaza in Taos.<br />
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I was in the area the 1st of June and it was just late spring. The aspens still had a way to go before they were leafed out completely.<br />
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We be small fry's in this business. At least their generator was real quiet.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-51151252760928004352013-10-31T07:25:00.000-07:002013-10-31T09:59:59.441-07:00Recent RoadtripA couple weeks ago drove through some of the mountains in SW Colorado. It was just awsome as they say. Very impressive. What a great place to be able to live.<br />
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<br />One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-16117654508628734522013-10-23T07:04:00.000-07:002014-01-15T08:12:05.604-07:00Recent LifeThanks for coming by!! <br />
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It has been a long time since a post has been made here. Over two months. A lot has happened. I shared a bit <a href="http://oakcreekforum.blogspot.com/2013/10/well-shitfire.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and the pictures below except for the first two are from yesterday.<br />
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Morning walks at home have been very pretty.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Twice and they get even larger. </span> <br />
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This camera I have which has been around for some time takes such good macros. This critter was not very big at all.<br />
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This is the first time out with this. Lets call it the tweeking run.<br />
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This is just outside Logan,NM. Took a number of pictures and this one stood out a bit.<br />
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Like the frame design of this old Allis grader. <br />
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The inside of the road home. <br />
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A couple fellows came out and flew planes.<br />
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This man could fly his plane better than good. Everything was electric including the tire pump all using the same batteries.<br />
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Ute Lake SP has a number of communities like this one close to the lake. There is seldom a run down place and am struck by how clean and well cared for most of these places are. That and the diversity of what was done to each to fit the needs and whims of those living there. Kinda cool actually.<br />
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All in all this works pretty well. It should as it cost a lot. If the manufacturer would take just a few minutes more overall the end result would be much better.<br />
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On a different note if by the luck of the draw anyone has a lead on the southern Baja for a place to stay for a couple months that would be really nice. Have had no luck finding much at all and I know they are out there.<br />
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One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406261466899103221.post-71117361551390028292013-09-24T17:18:00.000-07:002013-09-24T17:18:34.591-07:00The First DustPictures from today showing what was left from night before last. It was 42 this morning but is still 80 at 6pm. Don't get much better and 18% humidity.<br />
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A couple things. If you live someplace where you can see when it snows on nearby mountains - eventually it will get cold and probably do the same thing where you live.<br />
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Only one shot of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangre_de_Cristo_Mountains" target="_blank">Sangre's</a> to the north and the rest the Spanish Peaks and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culebra_Range#Culebra_Range" target="_blank">Culebra's</a> to the west and south from them. The Culebra's are part of the Sangre de Christo range according to Wikipedia but you can bet the locals do not call the Sangre's.<br />
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What this is really about is that when the Folks would come visit around this time of year and if the dreaded four letter word that started with an "s" was mentioned or happened like the pictures show you would not believe how fast the Old Man could get outta Dodge and that's a fact. One Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772881642197609507noreply@blogger.com5