tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post3444776046365318065..comments2024-03-29T00:14:52.325-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Texas Dip and Vanilla Ice CreamDoug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-53572320568586390212018-02-09T21:27:12.132-06:002018-02-09T21:27:12.132-06:00Luckily washes that go downhill always come out so...Luckily washes that go downhill always come out somewhere. Thank goodness.<br /><br />A ranger gave me a map of the area so knew where I was most of the time.<br /><br />Amazing how remote this area is. Not a place to be careless.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-11015972469493735462018-02-09T21:23:02.020-06:002018-02-09T21:23:02.020-06:00Met the folks at the store. They're from Sask...Met the folks at the store. They're from Saskatchewan. Living in a tent near here. That's toughing it.<br /><br />Sorry I gave you such bad info on the snake. I thought I knew where it was, but took me forever to find it. Really tired me out.<br /><br />Wish Yuma would tell me to stop and turn around.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-43376665770668349992018-02-09T11:29:59.535-06:002018-02-09T11:29:59.535-06:00Hiking that long a period of time in the desert, s...Hiking that long a period of time in the desert, sure hope you had a pack with supplies. Not good spending a night out there.<br />Nice Pictures!<br />Be safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-81977389915797632752018-02-09T10:41:16.923-06:002018-02-09T10:41:16.923-06:00Wow, what a day. You sure do get around and see a ...Wow, what a day. You sure do get around and see a lot of things when you're taking it easy. <br /><br />I also have the 'what around the next bend' issue but Riley keeps me in check before I go too far usually. What a fantastic drive with the Texas Dip, we did that at night coming home from Yuma I think. I would love to see that in the daylight. <br /><br />Amazing pictures of the Osprey, would loved to have seen that. The dust cloud must have hovered for a long time after he left. What a sight to see. <br /><br />Maybe the stone snake could wait until after a day of rest and some cooler temps. Seven mile hike is a long one yesterday and the snake today would put me down for a while. However, enjoy the hike if you go!!! <br /><br />Love the picture of the ice cream, can you see the folks in the background wondering what the heck you're doing taking a picture of the carton of ice cream. That is too funny. On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-52713932907062558292018-02-09T10:00:43.524-06:002018-02-09T10:00:43.524-06:00Thanks Shirley. I will take it easy today. May g...Thanks Shirley. I will take it easy today. May go up and grab a few photos of the stone snake and that's about all I can handle today.<br /><br />Couldn't believe my luck with that Osprey coming in just as I arrived in Ocotillo Wells.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-80261085745030124232018-02-09T09:36:55.230-06:002018-02-09T09:36:55.230-06:00Always fun to ride the Dip.Always fun to ride the Dip.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-34296571682028600712018-02-09T09:35:58.883-06:002018-02-09T09:35:58.883-06:00The Texas Dip is really something else..and the Os...The Texas Dip is really something else..and the Osprey is amazing . Now the drive and hiking you two took, just don't know about that. haha..At least for 6 dollars you got some of the best ice cream there is. Can't wait to see the rest of the pics you decided to post! Have a nice relaxing day! Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-64735873397737904332018-02-09T09:34:50.772-06:002018-02-09T09:34:50.772-06:00That was cool. I had never even seen an Osprey so...That was cool. I had never even seen an Osprey so I was surprised to see one at that tiny airport.<br /><br />Each time I learn not to be so interested in what's around the next hill. Getting too old to do it anymore ☺Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-82030356063127372782018-02-09T08:56:51.078-06:002018-02-09T08:56:51.078-06:00Thanks Rawn. It was filling but doesn't put m...Thanks Rawn. It was filling but doesn't put meat on the bones. Eggs and bacon this morning!Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-86787437821832674322018-02-09T08:55:25.447-06:002018-02-09T08:55:25.447-06:00You're probably right Moonfly. I guess that&#...You're probably right Moonfly. I guess that's why it was so expensive. <br /><br />Wouldn't be good if you're allergic to dust in this part of the country. There's literally tons of it.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-66464151449449009752018-02-09T08:52:02.360-06:002018-02-09T08:52:02.360-06:00Thanks Al. I did look on the internet and couldn&...Thanks Al. I did look on the internet and couldn't decide if it was Jupiter or Mars. Picked the wrong one. Should have known that Jupiter would be the brightest planet.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-48905584030445045492018-02-09T08:47:05.047-06:002018-02-09T08:47:05.047-06:00That bright Planet you saw is Jupiter but Mars is ...That bright Planet you saw is Jupiter but Mars is also very close by and it's below and to the left of Jupiter. Smaller, dimmer, with a warmer color.<br /><br />http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-mars-antares-before-dawn-february-9Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-53683436986573126722018-02-09T08:06:51.770-06:002018-02-09T08:06:51.770-06:00Loved that Texas dip and the desert airport runway...Loved that Texas dip and the desert airport runway is and interesting site to see. Glad you got the ice cream to go with your pie, sounds like a perfect dinner.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-73113346746662022122018-02-09T00:59:00.396-06:002018-02-09T00:59:00.396-06:00Now your talking, pie ala mode for din-din, enjoy!...Now your talking, pie ala mode for din-din, enjoy!Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285611117838939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-15957486555964121662018-02-09T00:34:33.606-06:002018-02-09T00:34:33.606-06:00I have yet to see on eof the Ospreys take off or l...I have yet to see on eof the Ospreys take off or land. Very cool. I suppose if they were dropping off troops the sandstorm would have hidden them.<br />I see why they call it a Texas dip!<br />I have that problem too......just one more turn, one more hill.....Dave McMechanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321482378390568366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-85897581776019948442018-02-08T23:52:24.614-06:002018-02-08T23:52:24.614-06:00Hi Doug, what a great series of photos you capture...Hi Doug, what a great series of photos you captured with that Osprey - Love that monster cloud of dust . It must have been delivering the vanilla ice cream - $ 6 a pint !?! 😈. OUCH !! 😱 Moonfly13https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205504180588291323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-58611460335804867242018-02-08T23:02:57.223-06:002018-02-08T23:02:57.223-06:00Thanks Dolly. Only ice cream they had. For $6 It...Thanks Dolly. Only ice cream they had. For $6 It better be good.<br /><br />Texas Dip is neat. Would love to see it with a massive river of water going through it. That would be neat.<br /><br />Sometimes my plans just don't go right. Today was one of them. Wish I didn't have the "wonder what's around the next bend" problem. Always gets me in trouble.😂<br /><br />Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-50327129006539928662018-02-08T22:38:56.313-06:002018-02-08T22:38:56.313-06:00I love the Texas Dip! Not even sure why. It'...I love the Texas Dip! Not even sure why. It's almost like an optical illusion. Split mountain is so cool! Maybe you should have saved some of your hike for another day. 😀 The moon/planet photo was neat. Hey, you got some good ice cream to go with your Julian pie! Have a good night! ❤Dolly Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800958084104672640noreply@blogger.com