I assume that's a line from one of his songs, Lois, and that you'll be with me in spirit as you have many times before, because I'll not have any dead people traveling beside me.
When I planned this trip I knew it would be hot in Joshua Tree, but now the forecast is for very hot. Several of you have pointed out the unseasonable heat and have cautioned me.
I may make adjustments to my plan, especially that of camping for more than one night in the southeast wilderness area. If I’m having trouble, I’ll stay just one night there. In that event I’ll be back to the car and in 29-Palms on Wednesday.
I appreciate your concern, but please don’t worry. I have changed course before and am quite willing to do it again if it seems best.
Looking forward to hearing you are doing well in the hot trackless wilderness! Yes, thank you for being adaptable, and willing to change course. I am so hoping you will beep on track (not wander) if you are on it and go off-traclk only as a wise precaution.
she follows the tracks of another rarely
solo adventurer
where one has lost their way she's lured by challenge, a quest, a mystery
**
how we all wander
off course taking what we think we know for granted
then the unknown opens its sometimes dangerous door
yes, I did alright "in the hot trackless wilderness." Much hotter than expected, and I stayed only one night. I just sent a new update. It shows that "taking what we think we know for granted" can open a "dangerous door" if we let it.
I just read your message and what you wrote about your ants problem in Pasadena and three months made me giggle. I have the same problem and every three months, I get out of where I am at, which is a good stimulation. Hope to see your posts, but if I don't, I wish you're in an air-conditioned motel room.
So glad to hear you're OK -- I've been praying for you. Love the pictures and descriptions, as always. Especially love the skeptical rock! Love, Cindy (Bousquet Harris)
I admire your persistence and vivid photographs plus comments about the pristine wilderness. I do hope you collaborate with Ed and share the complete story of two adventurers. Cheers- Joan
I think Ed and I can do a hell of a show--hot as hell! I want to meet him to jog his memory with my pictures and retracing. Then we might conjure a show.
Here's someone who is not afraid of adventure. Wonderful explorer of challenges, love your spirit <3
ReplyDeleteToti, Good to see you here. You too are an adventurer--every artwork, a new and untested venture in the cruel and picky market of art.
DeleteJust like Michael Jackson.... "I'll be there..."
ReplyDeleteI assume that's a line from one of his songs, Lois, and that you'll be with me in spirit as you have many times before, because I'll not have any dead people traveling beside me.
DeleteThank you for the map of the area and your introductory photo. I look forward to being transported by another of your adventures.
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard the Heat Express, Joan
DeleteDear Friends,
ReplyDeleteWhen I planned this trip I knew it would be hot in Joshua Tree, but now the forecast is for very hot. Several of you have pointed out the unseasonable heat and have cautioned me.
I may make adjustments to my plan, especially that of camping for more than one night in the southeast wilderness area. If I’m having trouble, I’ll stay just one night there. In that event I’ll be back to the car and in 29-Palms on Wednesday.
I appreciate your concern, but please don’t worry. I have changed course before and am quite willing to do it again if it seems best.
Looking forward to hearing you are doing well in the hot trackless wilderness! Yes, thank you for being adaptable, and willing to change course. I am so hoping you will beep on track (not wander) if you are on it and go off-traclk only as a wise precaution.
ReplyDeleteshe follows
the tracks of another rarely
solo adventurer
where one has lost their way
she's lured by challenge, a quest,
a mystery
**
how we all wander
off course taking
what we think we know
for granted
then the unknown opens its sometimes
dangerous door
K~ath Abela Wilson
yes, I did alright "in the hot trackless wilderness." Much hotter than expected, and I stayed only one night. I just sent a new update. It shows that "taking what we think we know for granted" can open a "dangerous door" if we let it.
DeleteHi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI just read your message and what you wrote about your ants problem in Pasadena and three months made me giggle. I have the same problem and every three months, I get out of where I am at, which is a good stimulation. Hope to see your posts, but if I don't, I wish you're in an air-conditioned motel room.
Thanks for your antsy insight, Keiko. I am back from the desert now, and in 29-Palms, with several other hikes planned
DeleteThank you for sharing some of the "rock monsters" before folding up your tent. Enjoy the air conditioned motel!
ReplyDeleteSurprising, it seems, how very good 72 degrees feels after two days and a night in the oven.
DeleteSo glad to hear you're OK -- I've been praying for you. Love the pictures and descriptions, as always. Especially love the skeptical rock! Love, Cindy (Bousquet Harris)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy. I'm happy you're following.
DeleteI admire your persistence and vivid photographs plus comments about the pristine wilderness. I do hope you collaborate with Ed and share the complete story of two adventurers. Cheers- Joan
ReplyDeleteI think Ed and I can do a hell of a show--hot as hell! I want to meet him to jog his memory with my pictures and retracing. Then we might conjure a show.
DeleteWell, it's a good
ReplyDeletestory you spin.
You want a Guinness
byline for hiking there
in the Summer but I know
you're pulling our leg
writing this tale from
the lounging chair by
the pool from Pasadena.
yes, Please send me a Guinness, Alex, delivered to Ryan Peak. It will my best beer of the entire hike. What a guy!
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