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Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

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Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby WanderingBlues » March 2nd, 2016, 1:54 pm

Well, it's been a while, but we're on the road again. Over Christmas, we got the house ready for sale. It hit the market and sold in a day at asking price. As soon as we sold most of our "stuff" and were confident escrow would go through, we bid farewell to our home and SoCal.

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We made our way up Hwy 127 towards Death Valley and went off the grid for a few days. It was nice hiking and finding old mining camps.

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We found ourselves in Death Valley for a week for the super bloom of wildflowers. It was an amazing event, and something that should be experienced. Color blanketing the desert and the sweet smell of wildflowers.. Man.

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The people enjoyed running through the color to the point of wearing it...

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We did a lot of hiking and hanging out. It was a relaxing week. Then we'd usually sit out under the Milky Way and enjoy the desert night.

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So far, so good. No fishing, though. Next stop, Vegas. Then after that I may be tossing flies in Northern New Mexico. See you on the road.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby Wingnut » March 2nd, 2016, 2:31 pm

Safe Travels buddy, I'll be in Sisters 8th- 14th-sh.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby John Harper » March 2nd, 2016, 3:46 pm

Wow, fantastic photos, the wildflowers must have been something to see!

Good luck and have a safe voyage!

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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby midger » March 2nd, 2016, 4:59 pm

Great shots and glad you're all "living the life"!
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby Ants » March 2nd, 2016, 5:43 pm

Curtis,

Did you (by chance) miss the Death Valley pupfish?

The pupfish were visible in the stream drainage north of Furnace Creek a few miles.

Seeing the pupfish requires a size adjustment. The visitor center shows the pupfish oversized at 3-4 inches. The pupfish pin is oversized at 1-inch. The actual size seems to be about 3/8-inch. When you start noticing the little critters that look like floating nymphs before a hatch, you are actually seeing the pupfish.

We caught the start of the wildflower bloom.
The weiner dogs look good with flower pollen - very natural and tuned into their habitat.

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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby k9mark » March 3rd, 2016, 12:20 am

2 years, 5 months, Curtis......2 years, 5 months....
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby flybob » March 3rd, 2016, 9:27 am

Curtis, I envy your huevos!
Congrats on pulling the plug on the old place so quickly! Your plan is in motion!
The kids look like they are having too much fun!
And yes, Awesome photography!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family's adventures with us!




k9mark wrote:2 years, 5 months, Curtis......2 years, 5 months....

It will pass in the blink of an eye.....trust me!
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby mountainbiker » March 3rd, 2016, 9:34 am

Looks like you are off to a good start. Smart move seeing the flowers. We were there in 2005 for the "100 year bloom" and it is truly something to see.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby BradW » March 3rd, 2016, 5:11 pm

Congrats to you and the mrs's and selling the house and best wishes on your new adventure. DV looks awesome. But especially give the "people" a big hug and a piece of steak.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby dray » March 3rd, 2016, 6:14 pm

Congrtas on the sell of the house. I can't wait to be done with LE, but I have a few more years yet....ugh!!
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby duckdog » March 4th, 2016, 9:21 am

Congrats Curtis, enjoy the ride.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby Benny » March 6th, 2016, 10:51 am

Colors of the desert sure are beautiful when they want to show off. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Just Breezin Along- Hitting the Road

Postby Flatsix » March 8th, 2016, 11:03 am

Awesome!

Enjoy each and every day!
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