Whazoo's Boondock The Big Quiet

[whazoo]

And boy oh boy was it quiet. A bit breezy much of the time but when it wasn't blowing you could have heard a cricket fart. And yes, it was spectacular...

Boondocking The Big Quiet

[PatrickA51]

Whazoo
Right wrong or indifferent I really enjoy your TR's. You and your DW take very good pictures. Thank You taking the time and effort to post them. I believe they always bring a smile to everyones face. :B

[whazoo]

Ah Magic43, Lynn it's my goal to make you smile and you give it right back. Aren't we a good pair?! Thanks so very much.

Dave

[magic43]

You always make me smile Dave. Thanks for taking us along.

[whazoo]

Hey Jefe, Oh but look, there's nothing out there in the middle of nowhere. Except piece and quiet. And yes, we have a whole new area to explore, it's exciting to this old guy Jeff, but you know how it works. The exciting part lol, not the old part.

Thanks Billyray50, glad you had time to give it a look.

Aha Patrick, I like GR8 but expire to be just good. I know I know, sorry. But look my new camera is Canon 80D and a Tamron 18-400 lens and a Canon 10-18 wide angle that does such a nice job with clouds. I've never had a DSLR without an articulating rear monitor and this is the best out there I believe, It's a touch screen that you can focus by touching where you want to focus and also if you wanted, it would focus AND take the picture.
If I had the serious money though I want a Sony full frame. Next life maybe. Thanks Patrick.

[PatrickA51]

Whazoo;
Another GR8 TR. Thanks for posting the link to your blog.
What Model Camera do you use?

[billyray50]

Another fantastic trip report and pictures! Thanks.

[jefe_4x4]

Whaz,
This is a whole new side of you that has appeared once you moved north. Wonderful pix and puns as usual. It is truly good to see one of the old guard-off roaders ply their wares in the outback.
Many of our hard core TC-ers have grown up and traded their lean and mean off road machines in for a 3, 4, or 5 series 2WD dually truck with the largest and plushest of campers to pamper them in their old age. Not you, my friend. I count only a handful on here that keep the 'get WAY out there' lamp lit.
Great stuff, old buddie.
jefe
Near the Needles, CA in 2005: similarly out there and a long way to pavement.

[whazoo]

Hi Naio, yes to big skies! Wish I could have bottled that one. I could pour a little more out now and then, it was stunning, thanks!

Hi Ya Ben! What, you late? Not here you're not. Don't look too close at the sky pics, I actually screwed up and almost cried. Thank God for digital sharpening software, it helped salvage a few.
See ya Ben!

[Nemo667]

Dang it, looks like I'm a little late to this party. The sky pics are stunning Dave!

[Naio]

Fantastic report! I love a big sky, myself, and your photos are gorgeous.

[whazoo]

yes we have gone back but the salt cedar has grown too tight to be able to drive a TC through them to cross the wash. Plus as always, BLM has closed the road to all but Autorized Vehicles. There was no garbage or even a fire pit anywhere down that road, making it now a six mile hike vs a short walk.

[pnichols]

Dave ... have you ever made it back to the Cosmic Ashtray a second time?

I think I remember seeing a picture of you sitting on top of your camper to reach branches that needed trimming on the way in.

[whazoo]

Howdy ol Amigos, if I were Dan Quayle I'd wonder if there was an "e" in amigoes. Ah, but Quaylecheck says no, ok.

I'm late to reply, my wife had a bunch of days off. No camping this time, but I do stay off the computer when she's home, preferring to spend as much time with her as possible.

Thanks gbopp.

Hi Mike, We haven't been to Craters Of The Moon yet but it's on the list. I imagine it's similar territory so I know we'll enjoy it. See ya Mike.

Ahoy Bryan, "splendiferous" looks like a great scrabble word, let's add it to the dictionary.
Sound Of Silence is one of my top faves too, one who's words actually have meaning. Have you seen the video of the group Disturbed doing it? Awesome video and the guy has a fantastic voice, too bad they're heavy metal band. Thank you for thanking me Bryan!

Hey there Mark! Well I am trying to work on the composition thing, thanks for noticing. However lol, when I get excited I forget to check my settings. Don't look too close at my sky shots. Something about handheld in low light with too long shutter. I've gotta start using that tripod.

Thank you Phyllis!

TCINTN, Just one word Ed, thanks!

Hello Rick, Yes life's lessons have told us to keep going. That may not work for us sometime though lol. Us guys hate turning around don't we?!

noxnnhoj & K Mac, Thank you both, I've always appreciated your replies!!

Well Prof, you've outdone yourself this time with your over-the-top kudos, thanks so much.

Hello Camer Jeff! Hey you came thru Boise without a peep? Gonna spank you sometime. I'll have to check out the Wild Reservoir, thanks for the tip Jeff.

Ahua Clarryhill! I think there's a tribe somewhere that greats good friends with that word, it means "great to see you again Friend, lets go to IHOP for breakfast." Well...at least we were both Popeye fans, remember the Sea Hag? So don't worry, you're not "off", well maybe a little. Catch you later on the trail!

Hi Ya Tuna Fisher, Thanks and I'll hope your upcoming trip is good. Spring is a great time to visit if you're not going into the mountains on backroads, they'll be many still closed to snow.

Cal, Yes those trees are a scourge. As with most invasive species there is no easy way to get rid of them.

Thank you Alex!

Hah Ranger Tim, it's true isn't it? And I like your term, Magnificent Desolation. I imagine a lot of people don't see it that way, thankfully.

Bill! I hope you're doing well these days and getting some time outdoors. But look, I didn't drag you along, you were right there in the back seat, with Duke on your lap surrounded by stuff with a smile on your face, hopefully. Thank you Bill. it's my pleasure to read your reply, take care.

Aha deserteagle56, I'm hoping you caught the cynasism in my statement about those birds. I had no idea they were that bird brained to fly into you on your bike but the land closures on their behalf remind me of another bird that put all my friends in Oregon out of logging business. Congratulations on your move 50 years ago, I'd love to do the same thing.

pnichols, I'll pass

Hi Yoly! While I may carry water for some, I'm certainly no better than you lol. Hey I blame Dr. Suess for the strong desire to go and see what may or may not be there. McEilligots Pool was a life lesson for me, you just never know what fun you'll catch. See ya Yoly, enjoy Georgia for me!

[Travels_with_Yo]

The sunsets and "afterglows" are spectacular. You're a better man than I oh Gunga Din 🙂