“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock
Everywhere has it's issues. Here it's blowing 'dust' with other small, hard objects. Seriously mind boggling. Then of course, in much of the state is the absence of paved roads, lights in general, significant illumination even in busy parking lots! Hell, Sedona doesn't allow over x watts outside, got to keep the stars visible. Now don't get me wrong, I love the night sky, but love pedestrians and their vehicles more.
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
The desert is awesome at night. It's like being at sea. The stars are all different though. 29 Palms is in the Northern hemisphere. Most of a WestPac (Western Pacific) deployment is Southern hemisphere.
I hate sandstorms. ESPECIALLY in the field with only a tent to hide in
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Last Thursday was my first. Mind you, I hole up in my apt during the afternoon with blinds closed and AC on. First I smelled something 'off.' Then there was like an orangey light coming through the blinds, reminded me of the green hue of tornado skies. I open the door to the balcony and the wind nearly knocked me on my butt, the door slamming.
I couldn't see the garage, basically 20' away. All was orange/brown dust, with the wind blowing like hurricane without rain. After 10 minutes it started to dwindle, but lasted over 45 minutes. Before today, the only day without a sandstorm was Tues. Only one day was there rain, which lasted for less than 8 minutes. Sigh.
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
A woman I play Mah Jongg with had her fairly new black Lexus keyed from stem to stern. Jim, you would die!
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Wow guys .... had my first Yukon for 12 years and not a ding or scratch on it. You guys really are bad luck magnets!
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.