what a project it must have been. In addition the new Hoover Dam
By pass was started in 2005 and was completed in 2010 on budget
of $240 million.
Pretty incredible considering most highways are
never constructed on time or on budget.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
November 20th, 2013 Hoover Dam
WOW, I always forget what a sweet sight the Hoover Dam is and
what a project it must have been. In addition the new Hoover Dam
By pass was started in 2005 and was completed in 2010 on budget
of $240 million.
Pretty incredible considering most highways are
never constructed on time or on budget.
what a project it must have been. In addition the new Hoover Dam
By pass was started in 2005 and was completed in 2010 on budget
of $240 million.
Pretty incredible considering most highways are
never constructed on time or on budget.
November 20, 2013 Las Vegas, NV
We drove the whole 60 miles yesterday from Pahrump, NV to Las Vegas, NV and got set up at Thousand Trails. The woman at the gate was a riot. Friendly and full of personality, obviously she loved her JOB. She also had a cute british accent.
I forget how spread out Vegas is. Normally we hit the strip and don't drive in as such as we did yesterday. Of course the traffic was unreal and not sure where we were going it was a little nerve
wracking.
Today headed out to Hoover Damn and will post some pictures later.
For our Geocaching friends I got my 1st cache in Vegas right here in the park.
I forget how spread out Vegas is. Normally we hit the strip and don't drive in as such as we did yesterday. Of course the traffic was unreal and not sure where we were going it was a little nerve
wracking.
Today headed out to Hoover Damn and will post some pictures later.
For our Geocaching friends I got my 1st cache in Vegas right here in the park.
Monday, November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013 Pahrump NV
Well we had the opportunity to stay here in Pahrump long enough
that we were able to see Phil and Jan. Shared a couple meals with
them and Gary and Serena.
We did some geocaching which has helped pushing us beyond
700 finds.
We might be able to get a few more in this year. Or we could let Gary
and Serena catch up HE HE
that we were able to see Phil and Jan. Shared a couple meals with
them and Gary and Serena.
We did some geocaching which has helped pushing us beyond
700 finds.
We might be able to get a few more in this year. Or we could let Gary
and Serena catch up HE HE
Friday, November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013 Pahrump, NV.
Still in Pahrump, NV. with our Oregon friends, Gary and Serena. We turned them onto geocaching earlier this year when we met them in Parker, AZ. Since then they have pushed past 300 and I believe they will hit 400 after getting 7 more caches soon.
Of course as of now with us going out together we are finding equal numbers for now.
I challenge GASA765 to catch up with us in the next 12 months. After reviewing the Parker
strip it is clear there are large strings that are 80 plus which would give them an advantage as
our finds will diminish over the next few months
Here are pictures just north of the park where we have been caching.
Of course as of now with us going out together we are finding equal numbers for now.
I challenge GASA765 to catch up with us in the next 12 months. After reviewing the Parker
strip it is clear there are large strings that are 80 plus which would give them an advantage as
our finds will diminish over the next few months
Here are pictures just north of the park where we have been caching.
Friday, November 1, 2013
November 1, 2013 Pahrump, NV
Its been a little too long since I last posted a status, so I want to get caught up.
We drove from Hesperia, CA to Pahrump, NV on Saturday October 26 about
190 miles. It seemed like most of that was interstate until taking off a 2 lane
and sometimes very narrow state highway. No doubt a scenic drive and a
part of NV we hadn't seen. Unfortunately within 5-6 miles from our destination
our friends Gary and Serena who we were following was broad sided by
a young woman who was sighted for failure to yield.
As we all approached the intersection I think we all thought the girl was NOT
going to stop and prepared to stop until she came to a complete stop, unfortunately
she didn't stay stopped. Gary attempted to avoid here by swerving but she was
unaware and it appeared she never saw him. So since the 26th they have been trying
to get the insurance to send adjusters and maneuver the insurance system to resolve
the claims process.
And it wasn't bad enough that from the passengers door to the rear of their 5th wheel
had damage, then on Sunday a man unhooking his jeep from his motor home failed
to set the brake and his jeep rolled down a small grade hitting the other side damaging
the opposite side of the 5th wheel and slide mechanism.
OMG, can you imagine a winter vacation starting off like this?
Hopefully this next week they will have some information on both vehicles to determine
what the insurance companies want to do.
Since we have been in Pahrump we have seen a bunch of crazy driving, maybe mainly
everyone is too old to be driving or they have they're mind on getting to the casino to
win big, but they do drive pretty crazy here. We watch a signal near by and 2-3 cars run
the light nearly every time we are there.
Bill saw a wreck in front of Walmart yesterday and a woman on a bike get hit and felt
he wasn't going to go out alone again cause it takes more than 2 eyes to drive defensively
in this town.
We have also gotten in some geocaching out on our way to Mt Charleston, of course
we've not made it near the mountain since this string of caches have been placed
about every tenth of a mile. I think in total we have gotten somewhere around
40 in the two days.
We've gotten in some pool time, the pool is a bit too cold for us so we caught a few
rays, visited, and ate.
Not sure that any of us will come back to Pahrump, NV.
We drove from Hesperia, CA to Pahrump, NV on Saturday October 26 about
190 miles. It seemed like most of that was interstate until taking off a 2 lane
and sometimes very narrow state highway. No doubt a scenic drive and a
part of NV we hadn't seen. Unfortunately within 5-6 miles from our destination
our friends Gary and Serena who we were following was broad sided by
a young woman who was sighted for failure to yield.
As we all approached the intersection I think we all thought the girl was NOT
going to stop and prepared to stop until she came to a complete stop, unfortunately
she didn't stay stopped. Gary attempted to avoid here by swerving but she was
unaware and it appeared she never saw him. So since the 26th they have been trying
to get the insurance to send adjusters and maneuver the insurance system to resolve
the claims process.
And it wasn't bad enough that from the passengers door to the rear of their 5th wheel
had damage, then on Sunday a man unhooking his jeep from his motor home failed
to set the brake and his jeep rolled down a small grade hitting the other side damaging
the opposite side of the 5th wheel and slide mechanism.
OMG, can you imagine a winter vacation starting off like this?
Hopefully this next week they will have some information on both vehicles to determine
what the insurance companies want to do.
Since we have been in Pahrump we have seen a bunch of crazy driving, maybe mainly
everyone is too old to be driving or they have they're mind on getting to the casino to
win big, but they do drive pretty crazy here. We watch a signal near by and 2-3 cars run
the light nearly every time we are there.
Bill saw a wreck in front of Walmart yesterday and a woman on a bike get hit and felt
he wasn't going to go out alone again cause it takes more than 2 eyes to drive defensively
in this town.
We have also gotten in some geocaching out on our way to Mt Charleston, of course
we've not made it near the mountain since this string of caches have been placed
about every tenth of a mile. I think in total we have gotten somewhere around
40 in the two days.
We've gotten in some pool time, the pool is a bit too cold for us so we caught a few
rays, visited, and ate.
Not sure that any of us will come back to Pahrump, NV.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013 Hesperia/Victorville CA
We drove from Ridgecrest to Hesperia where we are parked waiting on our friends Gary and Serena to catch up with us.
We are exploring the area and had a chance to go out to where we saw plane storage lot.
It seems that many planes have been "pickled" a term used by the crews that drain the fluids and
seal the plane for storage. According to what I have read some planes maybe returned to service
if needed or purchased to be used in other countries. Seems that the US guidelines have changed and many do not meet noise restrictions for the US.
9/11 force many airlines to ground many planes because air travel ceased and then traffic was slower than normal. Then over time economic conditions grounded some because the planes were not as economical to operate as maybe the newer fleet.
This fleet of planes is located at Southern California Logistics in Victorville which use to be George Air Force Base. The Base closed in 1992 and SCL took up operations as did a new California Correctional facility. Unfortunately, the housing that once housed the military all sit vacant and vandelized and is a haven for drugs,gangs & homeless. I can't imagine why the government didn't level all the structures.
We are exploring the area and had a chance to go out to where we saw plane storage lot.
It seems that many planes have been "pickled" a term used by the crews that drain the fluids and
seal the plane for storage. According to what I have read some planes maybe returned to service
if needed or purchased to be used in other countries. Seems that the US guidelines have changed and many do not meet noise restrictions for the US.
9/11 force many airlines to ground many planes because air travel ceased and then traffic was slower than normal. Then over time economic conditions grounded some because the planes were not as economical to operate as maybe the newer fleet.
This fleet of planes is located at Southern California Logistics in Victorville which use to be George Air Force Base. The Base closed in 1992 and SCL took up operations as did a new California Correctional facility. Unfortunately, the housing that once housed the military all sit vacant and vandelized and is a haven for drugs,gangs & homeless. I can't imagine why the government didn't level all the structures.
Friday, October 18, 2013
October 18th Ridgecrest, CA
We've spent a couple days here in Ridgecrest with our friends Jim and Sue.
We met them at Amazon last year and we became fast friends. We enjoyed our visit
ate and ad some drink while taking in the views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
around Ridgecrest.
We did a few geocaches, but had no idea that there were many long stings of
them with various shapes that Jim showed us on the computer.
I think we could have picked up several hundred if we had wanted and it appears
it would have been pretty easy.
Saw a wild Horse and Burro adoption center on BLM land. Was very surprised
how tame many of the horses seemed as well as how healthy they all looked.
We leave this morning headed to Hesperia, Ca which isn't but about 90 miles
from Ridgecrest, so our drive will be a short one.
We met them at Amazon last year and we became fast friends. We enjoyed our visit
ate and ad some drink while taking in the views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
around Ridgecrest.
We did a few geocaches, but had no idea that there were many long stings of
them with various shapes that Jim showed us on the computer.
I think we could have picked up several hundred if we had wanted and it appears
it would have been pretty easy.
Saw a wild Horse and Burro adoption center on BLM land. Was very surprised
how tame many of the horses seemed as well as how healthy they all looked.
We leave this morning headed to Hesperia, Ca which isn't but about 90 miles
from Ridgecrest, so our drive will be a short one.
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