tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post4911913379059932249..comments2024-03-28T10:38:27.045-04:00Comments on On a long and lonesome highway....: Travel day ending in rain at Saddle Mountain...On a long and lonesome highway....http://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-48628822642922125922018-02-14T07:30:57.095-05:002018-02-14T07:30:57.095-05:00We didn't see any one that looked like you and...We didn't see any one that looked like you and so we saved our waves. It is too bad but there is always next time. <br /><br />Glad you arrived safe at Q. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />DebOn a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-13797657030149599602018-02-13T23:49:55.335-05:002018-02-13T23:49:55.335-05:00We waved at a few rigs going east down I-10 as we ...We waved at a few rigs going east down I-10 as we were nearing Quartzsite, but I guess none of them were you gals. Too bad we missed you as I really wanted to meet you. Oh well, we may cross paths next year. Safe travels and enjoy Saddle Mountain.Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15915547855524467769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-42126812142386905562018-02-13T10:28:45.880-05:002018-02-13T10:28:45.880-05:00Thanks Shirley. I love the mountains and the diffe...Thanks Shirley. I love the mountains and the different views they offer. The dust, the clouds, the fogs, it's amazing what it can do to a landscape. <br /><br />We really like Saddle Mountain, and spent a little over our 14 day allotment here at Christmas but there were very few people here and no one was waiting for our spot. It's busier this time but I wonder if the kids may be out of school or if it's a long weekend as there seems to be a few more little people than I would expect for home school. However it's a beautiful spot and we will enjoy it very much. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />DebOn a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-40792886838386066232018-02-13T09:41:46.200-05:002018-02-13T09:41:46.200-05:00Great pictures Deb once again! You have the gift.....Great pictures Deb once again! You have the gift..The mountain pics look like what it looked here in NV the other day, the dust paints a completely different picture. Love where you're parked now..beautiful! Sunset was absolutely beautiful! Enjoy! Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-50299363963390668312018-02-13T08:56:27.789-05:002018-02-13T08:56:27.789-05:00It's a fantastic place to camp. I think you fo...It's a fantastic place to camp. I think you folks would really enjoy it here. When we stayed here in November there were very few folks here, it's busier this time but still lots of room. It's pretty quiet, you can see I-10 but can't hear it. Courthouse Road is a bit busier in the day time but if you park over half way back you hear it very little. Since you've been here you know that there are some great places to walk and hike. Your jeep obviously likes the trails/roads here. <br /><br />The rains smell took me by surprise the first I encountered it. However today I welcomed the smell with relish as it means so much to the life of the desert. It's a refreshing smell. <br /><br />I hope you and Kelly enjoy your trip to Florida and your visit with Aunt Jean. She's a fire cracker and I enjoy reading about your time with her. <br /><br />A spots to stop along the way if you're looking for overnight or a few days. Not fancy but nice park with some friendly folks would be Magic River Campground in Long Beach, MS. It's the home of Passport America. Park prices were $12.50 per night. Includes all hookups, plus they supply wood for the community campfire, along with coffee, tea, hot chocolate at the fire as well. Nice little clubhouse with a free long distance phone. Nice clean shower house/bathroom as well. Couple of little ponds you can fish if you like. Close to a lot of things. Only 4 miles from the Gulf. Only 3 from I-10 as well. Don't use the Tucker Road Address it's a locked gate, go in off of Bells Ferry road. <br /><br />Safe travels for you folks!<br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />DebOn a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-70234683189823718742018-02-13T08:34:53.695-05:002018-02-13T08:34:53.695-05:00Thank you Deb. It is a very wonderful country and ...Thank you Deb. It is a very wonderful country and I think you are right, there isn't enough time to see all the things we would like to see. It is one of the reasons we have to come back. <br /><br />I liked Tombstone and the old look of the people and the town. It was interesting. Big Nose Kate's was pretty loud and crowded but I really liked the food. I think if we went at a quieter time I would like it better. <br /><br />We liked Joshua Tree, lots of things to see and do in the park and around the area. I think you would like the park and the view from Keys View is awesome. We did a couple of small hikes there and enjoyed it very much. I didn't find them too hard and next year I'll be ready to do more. <br /><br />It would be nice to sit and talk. Mom and I both were sorry we didn't have more time to do that with you and Tom. It's true about reading people's blogs, you do kind of get to know them and it makes meeting them easier for me. <br /><br />Riley. <br /><br />It's a beautiful spot here and we really enjoyed our time here earlier this year. So I think we'll enjoy it here again for a while. The heat was too much for both of us but Riley was pretty much stuck inside as she can't take the high temps. She didn't even want to sit outside in the shade to read, so it was time to get somewhere cooler. <br /><br />I think it was a good experience for her and I'll have her do it again in a few months. She needs some help to recall a few things but over all she remembered a number of things. She seems to be rising to the challenge of the some new encounters and doing well with some, and managing with others. It's all a very positive step for her and I'm curious to see how well she maintains when she's back in her comfort zone at our summer location. <br /><br />She likes the area of Borrego Springs for a few reasons but as I said, the heat was too much and I think she was happy but sad to leave at the same time. She mentioned a few times she wanted to go back to the area when it was cooler. I don't think she'll have to bribe me but it was cute. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />Deb<br /><br />On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-52231204882056863732018-02-13T08:17:22.092-05:002018-02-13T08:17:22.092-05:00The sunset picture was actually taken from that an...The sunset picture was actually taken from that angle because the wind was whipping up the dust and I wasn't going to walk any further. It was the best shot I was willing to walk for. <br /><br />Joshua Tree is wonderful and a beautiful spot. We found it to be very windy there at times, it was either very windy or no wind at all. The rain was pretty much all around us but we didn't get any to speak of and even after we set up we had enough to make the windows wet but then it stopped. We didn't see any puddles or accumulations but vehicles were kicking up mist and you could see the road looked damp but we didn't get much driving either.<br /><br />Salome is a cute little place, some day we'll stop there and have a look around. The drive was nice, a few of those dips were startling but with our few stops HRH managed fine. <br /><br />Riley will eventually get that new hat into a picture. I'm looking forward to the hikes around here. Some interesting things to see. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />Deb On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-84844194854028018932018-02-13T08:11:36.571-05:002018-02-13T08:11:36.571-05:00We've done a couple day trips to Saddle Mounta...We've done a couple day trips to Saddle Mountain but have never camped there. We talked about it a month ago but never made it over to that area. I love the smell of the desert after a rain. Had the weather turned cooler when we were in California and Arizona we may have still been there. All the best to you guys.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-66186832190401097902018-02-13T08:10:18.891-05:002018-02-13T08:10:18.891-05:00Actually the wind was more head on or just the fro...Actually the wind was more head on or just the front corner and it wasn't too bad. It picked up a bit after we parked but seems to have died down completely now. <br /><br />We like Saddle Mountain, the views are amazing. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />DebOn a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-52661734640828330242018-02-13T08:09:20.530-05:002018-02-13T08:09:20.530-05:00Thanks George.
Salome was bigger than we expecte...Thanks George. <br /><br />Salome was bigger than we expected. Cute little spot. <br /><br />I think cooler seems to be everywhere now. but we will enjoy it here. <br /><br />Take care, be safe, <br />DebOn a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-50097245698155313052018-02-13T01:17:36.374-05:002018-02-13T01:17:36.374-05:00I am playing catch up with my reading...I always f...I am playing catch up with my reading...I always feel like I am a day behind and a penny short as the saying goes.<br /><br />First Riley, I really enjoyed reading your post. It is a wonderful country and there is so much to see and somehow never enough time or enough words to describe it. <br /><br />Tombstone is always one of Tom's favorite stops and Big Nose Kate's for lunch is a must, in his opinion, and I would be lying if I said I did not enjoy it, also.<br /> <br />Reading about you and your mom's time at Joshua Tree really got Tom and I talking about stopping there again so we can spend more time exploring. The first time we only had time to drive through.<br /><br />I hope you can talk your mom into driving out west again and Tom and I make it, also. Then my second hope is we cross paths again and this time we get a chance to sit down and really chat. Though, the wonderful thing about reading blogs is when you do have the opportunity to meet fellow bloggers, in person, it is like you are sitting down with an old friend. Which is why I so enjoyed reading your post; it gave me some insight as to who you are and what you feel about some things. I am looking forward to the next time you are the "guest writer".<br /><br />Deb, great pictures in the last two posts especially the last picture in today's of the sunset. Saddle Mountain is a beautiful area and it looks like you have a wonderful spot to enjoy it. <br />Thank you for having Riley guest write. It is a nice way to get to know a little bit about her and her feelings about the traveling. Sounds like some of the challenges of this lifestyle are making her a stronger person. Loved her remark about bribing you with lunch and a piece of pie at the Julian Pie place. Stay safe. Tom and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564285175697134395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-2348062645584355412018-02-12T22:41:11.195-05:002018-02-12T22:41:11.195-05:00Wow! That setting sun photo looks biblical! Grea...Wow! That setting sun photo looks biblical! Great job catching it.<br /><br />I'm over on the side of the mountain near Joshua Tree and it is cool but no rain came our way.<br /><br />That drive on 72 is much nicer than taking the interstate. Salome is something.<br /><br />Hoping you get some nice hiking weather very soon. Riley needs the sun so she can wear her floppy hat.😎<br /><br />Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-38262505845704645262018-02-12T22:21:48.571-05:002018-02-12T22:21:48.571-05:00Hope the wind didn't blow you around too much ...Hope the wind didn't blow you around too much on the highway. <br />You've found a very nice spot to park. Nice scenery.<br />Travel safe.Dave McMechanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321482378390568366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220239671215406231.post-68430054985551825982018-02-12T21:32:53.953-05:002018-02-12T21:32:53.953-05:00Nice that you had a good travel day and through Sa...Nice that you had a good travel day and through Salome were we have camped a few times years ago. Enjoy your spot there at Saddle mountain and the cooler weather.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com