To celebrate our return to the desert (see previous page), we obtained a colorful windsock from our local flag dealer:
Flagship Flags (http://www.flagdist.com/frrtop.htm)
This windsock features the iconic image of the Kokopelli, the Humpback Flute Player, which is part of the Southwestern Native American folklore, and perhaps a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The Kokopelli is also seen as the embodiment of the contact point between the spiritual and material world. At our campsite, Kokopelli looked happy and right at home dancing in the wind in front of Ghost Mountain.
Sounds like you had a great time, and that Larry is quite the cook!
I though you might like this blanket I ordered for my yet to arrive Safari. I am seeing your posts and getting inspired to decorate my SilverLining (I have named it already) which should arrive in about 3 weeks.
The SilverLining will be in the Midnight Sun, like yours, so I ordered this blanket to put on the bed. I have dogs also, (as you can see) and prefer to cover the bed and sofa with something easily washable.
In keeping with the Safari theme, I found animal print bath towels on sale at TJ Max, and also animal print rugs from Bed Bath and Beyond.
Just read through this thread for the first time and really enjoyed it. It has to be one of the most entertaining on the forum. It's on my favorites now so i'll be keeping up with you adventures.
Well, you've done it once again, SilverGate and Larry...entertained, informed and shared your latest outing...Great pictures of the Vallecito area, and thanks for doing all that extra climbing for those special pictures. (Don't do it without your water bottle next time!!) Look like you had good times, good food, and lots of the kind of quiet that can only be found in the desert.
Congrats of the Safari's 1-year anniversary...what a nice thing to add to the list of things to be thankful for at Thanksgiving...
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TB & Greg...and The Girls—Annie & Sadie
Hey! We were just at Blair Valley last week -- and have scratches along the Safari's sides to prove it
You're right on about the quite there, too: it's something you can feel. This was our first visit to the area, and I had the opportunity to try my hand at photographing the Comet 17P/Holmes -- which turned out terrible. But my buddy Mike was there with us and captured it nicely.
We'll be back -- regularly. Give us a buzz next time you plan going again!
Larry made convenient and lightweight holders for those greasy Equal-i-zer spring (sway) bars. From Home Depot he obtained a set of two 48-inch ABS black pipes, 2&3/8-inch wide end caps and tension plugs. He used ABS glue to attach the end caps. Now the bars are easy to handle, stay off the ground and slide into the back of the truck without getting grease on everything.
Another great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Randy
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2nd VP Florida Unit WBCCI# 7591 - AIR# 17017
2007 Safari SE 23' - Daisy
2006 Lincoln Mark LT - Hoke
All Aboard… This is the Anza-Borrego Holiday Express… All Aboard!
My dancin’ waiters are about to serve some hot, hot… hot chocolate…
And maybe some of Larry’s gingerbread… All Aboard!!!!!!!
Destination: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park which is the largest state park in California with five-hundred miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails. We also like its usually clear starry nights, beautiful landscape, and its interesting plants and animals.
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