tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post6003596209815761526..comments2024-03-28T09:36:03.183-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Mittry Lake, ArizonaDoug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-47990073516933304672020-12-29T11:18:02.863-06:002020-12-29T11:18:02.863-06:00You're right Deb. Day trips only from now on....You're right Deb. Day trips only from now on. Lived in Southern Georgia and the palms do remind me of pecan trees too.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-48489032710897146052020-12-29T11:15:21.872-06:002020-12-29T11:15:21.872-06:00Yes I have Rawn and they are delicious 😋 You and...Yes I have Rawn and they are delicious 😋 You and family would enjoy Ajo. Lots of murals and saguaro.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-18114703053828275002020-12-29T11:13:37.526-06:002020-12-29T11:13:37.526-06:00We had a long 75 mile day but it was enjoyable.We had a long 75 mile day but it was enjoyable.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-60273129498084628252020-12-29T10:57:35.255-06:002020-12-29T10:57:35.255-06:00Always enjoy your photos. The date farm photos rem...Always enjoy your photos. The date farm photos remind me of Georgia with all the pecan orchards there. Everything is so straight and square, such precision planting. Poor Yuma never likes that area and with all that racket it's probably a good place for a day visit only. On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-3530687596963406622020-12-29T10:45:19.975-06:002020-12-29T10:45:19.975-06:00Yes, it is interesting. Went through it one year ...Yes, it is interesting. Went through it one year and amazed at the vintage cars in the there.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-9792221360186767322020-12-29T10:43:58.535-06:002020-12-29T10:43:58.535-06:00It is a nice ride around the lake, but do it befor...It is a nice ride around the lake, but do it before you wash Black Beauty! 😀Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-58484547776816811032020-12-29T10:41:32.067-06:002020-12-29T10:41:32.067-06:00It did turn out to be a nice day. Maybe this year...It did turn out to be a nice day. Maybe this year you two will make a visit out there.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-46646085823276270242020-12-29T10:40:09.934-06:002020-12-29T10:40:09.934-06:00Yes. It did scare us. Glad I didn't get out ...Yes. It did scare us. Glad I didn't get out of the Jeep. Would have been a mad dash 😀 The lake was crowded with RVs on the hill and in the new place they made near the Palm 🌴. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-64347641206541122932020-12-29T10:37:31.991-06:002020-12-29T10:37:31.991-06:00Thanks Dolly. Looks like they removed the fire da...Thanks Dolly. Looks like they removed the fire damaged palms so looks better. It was a nice day for a drive even with a little wind.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-3568254000759931382020-12-29T10:35:48.011-06:002020-12-29T10:35:48.011-06:00Thanks Deb. Probably just as well I skipped the d...Thanks Deb. Probably just as well I skipped the date shake 😀 We had to make the scenic trip just to see the place. Always enjoy the views.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-37609227922649224252020-12-29T10:32:58.075-06:002020-12-29T10:32:58.075-06:00It was crowded this time also. Nice to drive thro...It was crowded this time also. Nice to drive through but the duck hunting made Yuma skittish. Now I remember why we left early last year. Shotguns!Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-66421152758869710082020-12-29T09:01:14.577-06:002020-12-29T09:01:14.577-06:00Shotgun? guess that's one way to ensure our pr...Shotgun? guess that's one way to ensure our privacy! There were quite a few rigs at the lake last time we drove by.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-33208311334609470632020-12-29T08:39:44.315-06:002020-12-29T08:39:44.315-06:00So beautiful at Mitry Lake, we've never been b...So beautiful at Mitry Lake, we've never been but through your pictures! Poor Yuma! Looks like a beautiful day.Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-64846525993549500302020-12-29T07:15:25.967-06:002020-12-29T07:15:25.967-06:00We have Mittry Lake on our bucket list too. these ...We have Mittry Lake on our bucket list too. these are encouraging pictures!<br />The shotguns would be scary!Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-90253869782810680472020-12-29T07:09:00.595-06:002020-12-29T07:09:00.595-06:00We found that museum quite by accident one day. I...We found that museum quite by accident one day. It's a great one to visit.Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-39574335759636741252020-12-29T01:33:43.980-06:002020-12-29T01:33:43.980-06:00Too bad you couldn't get a date shake, but I t...Too bad you couldn't get a date shake, but I think you've had one before. I like the mug, and can't wait to explore around Ajo, never been there. Looking forward to that. Take care Doug! RawnPrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285611117838939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-87554057109605315252020-12-28T23:05:11.759-06:002020-12-28T23:05:11.759-06:00Going for rides to get supplies or for just explor...Going for rides to get supplies or for just exploring is always fun.<br />Too bad that Yuma is scared of the gunshots.<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-29598453350656399712020-12-28T22:05:34.442-06:002020-12-28T22:05:34.442-06:00Mittry lake is such a pretty area, with all the Pa...Mittry lake is such a pretty area, with all the Palm trees. Have they recovered some from the fire? Poor Yuma. He does hate gunfire. Looks like it was another beautiful day there.Dolly Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800958084104672640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-3285298462966007432020-12-28T22:04:34.642-06:002020-12-28T22:04:34.642-06:00Dolly, we thoroughly enjoyed having Doug and Yuma ...Dolly, we thoroughly enjoyed having Doug and Yuma over for Christmas Dinner. <br />That was quite the climb up Pilot Mountain glad to read you made it up and down safely. The views are definitely beautiful. <br />Your ride today was familiar. I really like how the walkways extend out into Mittry Lake. To bad about the gunshots and no date shake that would be the main reason Tom likes that ride...☺ Tom and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564285175697134395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-38855505564547005102020-12-28T20:52:58.057-06:002020-12-28T20:52:58.057-06:00We've driven through the Mitry Lake area a few...We've driven through the Mitry Lake area a few times and pulled an overnighter beside the palm trees and water one night. A very beautiful area with all that water and greenery. I think if it hadn't been so many people we might have spent more time there over the years. I guess its close proximity to Yuma draws a lot of people. Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.com