Sep 14
Just finished reading Andy Weir’s book The Martian. Took me all of a day.
A great Summer (or end-of-Summer) book that reminded me of reading Jaws and The Godfather — pure entertainment.
Plus, Ridley Scott’s movie version appears to be a winner.
rvSeniorMoments gives it Four Stars.
Sep 9
From the Onion . . .
Quantum Political Scientists Hypothesize Country Headed In Both Right And Wrong Directions Simultaneously
Aug 30
Bodie, CA — a very special place. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. A ghost town about 2 hours north of Bishop.
Photos from our Friday trip there . . . click on the 1st photo for a slideshow . . .
Aug 29
Rough Fire & Burning Man
For about a month, the Rough Fire has been burning uncontrolled just over the mountains from us.
We’ve been lucky as the smoke from the fire has been barely noticeable in Bishop — until last night.
When we took the dogs out at dusk yesterday, it smelled like every person in Bishop had a campfire going. Everywhere you turned, there was a light fog of smoke.
So we hunkered down inside our RV.
This morning it was much better, but the Rough Fire is at about 60,000 acres and only 25% controlled.
Meanwhile . . .
The Burning Man Festival starts soon (August 30 – September 7) and is held in the Black Rock Desert north of Reno.
We’ve had a few people stay at the campground on their way to the festival. Holy Dashiki, Batman, it was like 1968 again.
Too much fun.
Aug 20
Winter IS Coming!
Where o where to go for the Winter (or Summer) . . . don’t want to freeze, don’t want to burn.
One of the main criteria has to be the temperature(s) you’ll find at your destination.
A few years ago I made a “temperature map” of the US.
We use it as a guide to destinations and also when to start moving — start North too soon and you may catch a snow storm . . . start South too late and you’ll fry.
Remember — these are average temperatures.
US Average Temperatures Map (click to enlarge)
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