tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post1347633078003234418..comments2024-03-29T00:14:52.325-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Move to Empire Ranch near Sonoita, ArizonaDoug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-50495212252651728482020-03-31T15:35:11.694-05:002020-03-31T15:35:11.694-05:00I like that drive too, Al. I too, was surprised. ...I like that drive too, Al. I too, was surprised. The ones in Ajo were open but wasn't excited to stay in town. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-49667260137366982382020-03-31T15:32:52.286-05:002020-03-31T15:32:52.286-05:00Thanks Sheri. As long as the Walmart parking lot...Thanks Sheri. As long as the Walmart parking lots remain open i should be fine.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-56259815601069380972020-03-31T15:31:35.148-05:002020-03-31T15:31:35.148-05:00Thank you for stopping by and thanks for the compl...Thank you for stopping by and thanks for the compliment. I noticed you are a blogger too. I have stayed at south entrance of JT and done a little exploration but nothing like you have. It is big area and takes time to get to know.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-65432404529786690482020-03-28T06:28:19.694-05:002020-03-28T06:28:19.694-05:00Always one of my favorite drives along that stretc...Always one of my favorite drives along that stretch of road from Why to Tucson. Surprised to hear Hickiwan Trails was closed but I guess it's a sign of our times right now.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-32972493454723418622020-03-27T20:34:52.765-05:002020-03-27T20:34:52.765-05:00You take some great pictures. So pretty. I hope ...You take some great pictures. So pretty. I hope you have no problems finding a place to stay as you make your way back. Cheri (Blackledge) Peinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358083803769084618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-20016805010329644972020-03-27T17:11:41.944-05:002020-03-27T17:11:41.944-05:00Nice photography. I especially like the last two p...Nice photography. I especially like the last two photos of the sunset. Gorgeous!!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-67948152830307183892020-03-27T12:28:15.620-05:002020-03-27T12:28:15.620-05:00Thanks Deb. I was just surprised that an RV park...Thanks Deb. I was just surprised that an RV park would close its doors way out in the middle of nowhere. Oh well. Their peragative. All set up in a beautiful place now so all is good.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-67987460265407715062020-03-27T12:21:03.933-05:002020-03-27T12:21:03.933-05:00I agree Lorne. We don't need much and many of...I agree Lorne. We don't need much and many of us pretty much stay to ourselves. I'm set up for a week or so in a beautiful place. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-50082653349492467942020-03-27T12:17:11.871-05:002020-03-27T12:17:11.871-05:00Thanks Elva. Always like Valencia. Gets me from ...Thanks Elva. Always like Valencia. Gets me from I-10 to hwy 86 straight as an arrow. No fighting through traffic. Yes, you would like Gaelyn. Over 30 years of RVing. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-92055183229768968682020-03-27T12:13:30.557-05:002020-03-27T12:13:30.557-05:00Thanks Jeff. Me too. I wasn't counting on ...Thanks Jeff. Me too. I wasn't counting on much in Sonoita so glad I got everything in Tucson. Looking forward to exploring this area again. Beautiful place. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-57914400361679508062020-03-27T12:11:02.708-05:002020-03-27T12:11:02.708-05:00Thank you Leilani. Beautiful name. That was me a...Thank you Leilani. Beautiful name. That was me a number of years ago when I followed the Bayfield Bunch. Luckily, I had the means to get up and go and I've not regretted one minute of my winter travels. Maybe you will someday:))Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-89312866425914196152020-03-27T12:06:33.952-05:002020-03-27T12:06:33.952-05:00Glad you're safely home. Hope you find the bi...Glad you're safely home. Hope you find the big Walmart truck made it to your store. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-64561004456866113622020-03-27T11:58:04.877-05:002020-03-27T11:58:04.877-05:00Great pictures. Times like this seem to either bri...Great pictures. Times like this seem to either bring out the best or worse in people. I think we will all remember those that closed the "door". Being in an RV brings its own challenges and the need as Lorne said for basic services. There are a lot of scared people out there and I understand the fear but not letting you dump and get water as you said, was bull. Glad you were able to get everything you needed and now are in another beautiful place. Looking forward to the pictures. Take care.Tom and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564285175697134395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-85344664312651608612020-03-27T11:56:26.322-05:002020-03-27T11:56:26.322-05:00Thanks Patsy. I am a little worried about traveli...Thanks Patsy. I am a little worried about traveling east. I just hope the Walmart parking lots remain open. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-66867171783776418802020-03-27T11:40:05.655-05:002020-03-27T11:40:05.655-05:00Was that you waving from that big mansion? I was ...Was that you waving from that big mansion? I was glad to see the Walmart was fully stocked. Big relief for many families. Ill be checking out the whole place while I'm here. The ranch is mine while I'm here so come on down. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-29658487340439087122020-03-27T11:35:26.047-05:002020-03-27T11:35:26.047-05:00Thanks GBX. Glad you enjoy my blog and welcome ab...Thanks GBX. Glad you enjoy my blog and welcome aboard. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-37097622920179204262020-03-27T11:32:36.161-05:002020-03-27T11:32:36.161-05:00That's nice to have a quiet birthday. Yes, you...That's nice to have a quiet birthday. Yes, you did look birthday bright in those pants:))Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-13480326683955332452020-03-27T10:52:35.784-05:002020-03-27T10:52:35.784-05:00Some of the things that are happening are a bit fr...Some of the things that are happening are a bit frustrating. We in RV's probably are as social distanced as anyone can be, but we need basic services as well like sewer and water as we migrate to where we will settle for the summer. Looks like you are in a good spot for now. Enjoy.Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15915547855524467769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-68126217403471416512020-03-27T10:39:07.900-05:002020-03-27T10:39:07.900-05:00West Valencia....yes, we know that road quite well...West Valencia....yes, we know that road quite well. What a beautiful sunset. I love your friend Gaelyn's outfit and hair style...my kind of lady. Happy belated birthday Gaelyn. Enjoy your day and give Yuma a hug from me. Elva Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051805987335537961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-68858067845075890372020-03-27T09:12:56.925-05:002020-03-27T09:12:56.925-05:00Great photos as you move on, a decent tribute to y...Great photos as you move on, a decent tribute to your desert adventure. Stores in SoCal are still sporting empty shelves, glad you found what you were looking for.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-52382766522951572992020-03-27T09:00:00.448-05:002020-03-27T09:00:00.448-05:00Thank you for the mini-vacation your photos offer ...Thank you for the mini-vacation your photos offer those of us stuck at home with nothing to see except the same old scenery of our own back yards! They're just beautiful!leilanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491913174028325392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-74038890616858626262020-03-27T08:14:35.913-05:002020-03-27T08:14:35.913-05:00Happy Birthday Gaelyn! That's a shame that ei...Happy Birthday Gaelyn! That's a shame that either they price gouge you or they're closed. We heard that about some RV Parks are closed, or not allowing new people in. I agree...BULL! Good to hear about that Walmart, we'll see what ours has to offer today or not. Take care and enjoy! Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-20595020116575118582020-03-27T07:54:40.476-05:002020-03-27T07:54:40.476-05:00Glad you made it to a safe place. Good time to hea...Glad you made it to a safe place. Good time to head home Doug, more and more places along your route will be closed. Happy Birthday to your friend, Gaelyn. <br />Your pictures are always so beautiful! The birds will miss you!Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-31375023006665056332020-03-27T07:31:14.119-05:002020-03-27T07:31:14.119-05:00You're in my territory now!! Did you see me w...You're in my territory now!! Did you see me wave as you went right by my house? Glad you found supplies. Seems most stores are good, except Safeway. I'll have to take a drive down and say hello ... from a safe distance of course!! I truly LOVE the Empire Ranch. Check out the headquarters ... it's very much like our original cattle ranch.Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-42110811521096091952020-03-27T02:19:33.542-05:002020-03-27T02:19:33.542-05:00Glad to hear you are resettled. I had a marvelous...Glad to hear you are resettled. I had a marvelously quiet day here. Except for those loud leggin's that is. ;)Gaelynhttps://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com