beemerchef Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Day of the Dead, 5 Years later. Terlingua. TX I was under the impression this one being Monday and the thought of loosing one or two calendar days comes to me at the present as the most “worthy” luxury one can posses. For the best, even better, it is “free”. I don't really know if it takes much practice or if I have just fallen into the path, but it is present or as I think it “the present is not”. Another “Day of Dead” has just come and gone also marking our 5 year Anniversary on the road since we left the Georgia/Florida area, strangely enough, having not been back yet. It is only a number, I keep thinking so unimportant truly, yet it has marked a milestone and has woken me up realizing all the lessons such time has taught and the fact that it is grand time to put it all in perspective applying myself better toward this chosen path. It is grand adventures ahead, more than ever even if winter is almost here, present right now actually for many, meaning for us to sit a bit tight and catch up on some logistics better weather does not allow... because, we don't sit still long enough to do so. As always it was the time to see again the locals of Terlingua gathered around food, much chatting but no bonfire this year. Enjoy the photos and the video in this new entry. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 All in a detour... TX Strangely enough one as myself sometimes does not realize what is for grabs right under their nose such as into the spaces we went on for a few days. East and a bit North. Del Rio with it's beautiful “Amistad Lake”, Sabinal with “Nora's Tacos”, “Lost Maples State Park”, “Lone Star Motorcycle Museum” and there would have been more if the weather would have cooperated. Last minute change after a glance at the forecast and I repacked everything on Sherpa's back! Yes, it was strange, did not feel quite right as it will never be as such going down the road with “Old Faithful”, but, having a quick shelter, not needing rain gear per say, having the heater on and listening to my favorites tunes, well, as everything it was a good compromise this time around. Spirit sure enjoyed it... It was more of a need to get away as anything else, it was wanting to feel the wanderlust since we had been here for a couple weeks now only taking on local rides. Once North of Sabinal, passed Utopia, the roads turn into Motorcycle riding Heaven and the next time around it will be “Old Faithful” leading the ride. Plenty of photos... some more Music... the Museum was great! Long Journal entry. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Soul Shuffling... TX The not so long ago “broken down situation” has since hit me hard throughout this “on the road” path taken. It was I must say the most embarrassing moment I have had, probably throughout my whole existence which has always been self sufficient. There was no “Plan B”, the thought of “Old Faithful” as such was in my mind an almost impossibility. Not so, obviously and naively I must say. Regardless the reasons why someone such as me at the age of 63 ends up with no financial savings, in this instance covering Lance's medical bills, a Child with no Health Insurance in this “not so kind” health care entity, the path has been irresponsible, unpredictable and unstable. We were saved, literally, by the many so kind readers of ours, Friends. This cannot happen again and will not. Winter times are setting in, we are not moving around as much and “time” these past few weeks has allowed me to open a new section within the Journal sharing my “one-pan recipes” in the form of an e-store and also populating my Photo Galleries. They are both work in progress as more recipes will be added as we go along, as I cook along, and more photos are also uploaded as I go through the 100,000 or more of those pictures taken these past five years. In the meantime here, at “The Oasis”, the weather has been more than perfect. Local rides, cooking for some Friends, The Annual “Alpine Art Walk” is happening this weekend, the “Big Bend State Park” is also calling us for some camping days in a bit of a different environment. I am thinking maybe exploring “Baja” soon. Will see... Enjoy the recipes... the photos... there will be more. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) “Gratitude” and the “Alpine Art Walk”. TX So much going on at the present time. Inward, outward. All at the right time throughout this “Thanksgiving” week. I stumbled on a great video which I posted on theJournal and as I hope you give it the 6 minutes it takes to watch it, you will realize how could I avoid sharing it with all. I watch it every morning when a connection is available. A reminder to stay grounded “now” and take in a present Life we should all be so thankful about. A far cry from times past in my Life on this path when the steps only took place in this dark tunnel with seemingly no light ever even flickering. All is now so much brighter. It all came about ahead of a fabulous weekend when the “Alpine Art Walk” was taking place which we attended both days. As always great Art displayed, smiling and friendly faces, and a parade of “Art Cars” entertaining more than ever. I also produced a video for that event and another one when the butterfly bicycles where riding around and around! You will just have to watch that one also. One more... a reminder that the “One-Pan Recipe” store is open. Would love to hear feedback, it is and always be work in progress... All this has not left much time for riding. Have to fill that void now as we will be taking off toward “Big Bend State Park” tomorrow morning. A quiet Thanksgiving we will have as soon as I find a patch of dirt to set up our tent for a few days. The weather? Perfection. Cannot ask for more. Enjoy... we did. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them... Edited November 21, 2011 by beemerchef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 GREAT shot!!! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's coming on Christmas" __ Robert Downey Jr __ 'River' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 GREAT shot!!! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving! It was great, Thank you. Much solitude with Spirit. I am sure yours was also the best. “TASCATE 2”... A Star? Yes... TX Totally enlightening few days Spirit and I roaming “Big Bend Ranch State Park”. Another million acres of desolate land set aside for us it seemed liked with so few others most likely because everyone being so scattered. All unpaved, some decent ones, some bad ones meaning “good” and some we ourselves did not attempt! The campsites are solitary, miles away from each other, it is as the bare spaces are on loan for the duration to be enjoyed, for one such as myself rummage the mind and soul of this Life I have chosen. Clear skies one day with mid thirties throughout the consecutive nights, clouds another day offering the most incredible Sunset witnessed on Thanksgiving Day, and rain for the remainder. Much needed yet allowing us to exit with much ease. It is not designed for an overnight camping! Sauceda, the Welcome Center, is out of the way, it is a space to enjoy for days on end, bags filled with provisions, they do have water. Off Road motorcycles were of a few, 4x4's and a few horses. Probably the most convenient way to get around. It was good, it was better than that! Enjoy the photos and the cooking! Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) It was great, Thank you. Much solitude with Spirit. I am sure yours was also the best. Indeed, it was, thank you! Lots of "nephew time" ... which has helped the recovery from OHS tremendously!!!! Another great shot. Really enjoy your pics. Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's snowing in the pines" __ Alabama __ 'Christmas In Dixie' Edited December 5, 2011 by knightfan26917 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Indeed, it was, thank you! Lots of "nephew time" ... which has helped the recovery from OHS tremendously!!!! Another great shot. Really enjoy your pics. OHS? I don't understand ever abbreviations!!! I try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 On “Oasis” time, our time… TX The weather has been some form of a miracle this week, Sunrises and Sunsets as never seen before, I even asked myself the question “what is going on?”. My own way to take it all in has been “doing nothing”. Trying anyhow. Just be within this Paradise absorbing every minute given with no relief yet in sight. It could also be taking it all in because we are in route for Austin next week, celebration for two Dear Friends of ours in conjunction with Lone Star’s BMW Christmas Party (???) on Saturday the 10th. Ardys Kellerman and Voni Glaves having reached their Million Mile marker each on their motorcycle. A Lifetime achievement I would say. It will be a nice ride for us, rain or shine, another stage filled with Friends I am sure. “Old Faithful” did get some care though this week, one set of headlights working again, brake fluid change, new handlebar grip covers and a windshield extension. All with the Hippos (hand covers they are) should keep the wheels rolling in a bit more comfort. Spirit has always his cover when the skies start dropping on us, also shelters him from the cold winds if ever. We are prepared… always. Almost forgot! Much Music on Sunday in front of the Starlight’s Parking lot. Yes, that is how it happens here. Friends get together and make Music. Enjoy the video… Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 OHS? I don't understand ever abbreviations!!! I try... Woops ... sorry! OHS = open heart surgery. Just had my 4th, 11/11/2011! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" __ Nat King Cole __ 'The Christmas Song' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Woops ... sorry! OHS = open heart surgery. Just had my 4th, 11/11/2011! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" __ Nat King Cole __ 'The Christmas Song' 4th!!! Wow... Had 5 bypasses when I was 47... 16 years ago! I hope they have advanced from the cracking of the chest!!! I still feel the pain... Heal well... rest your mind and body... And another Sunday in and around Terlingua. TX My chronological aspect of writing and then on visiting here I am finding odd at times while loosing track of it's days. Does it really matter? We were there... we saw... we felt! Sundays are becoming a ritual riding to Terlingua. It actually started with a planned ride to Big Bend National Park and on to Marathon, to Alpine and back to “The Oasis”. Less than half way through some bad weather turned us around, some good Karma took us back to The Porch, even better, a big crowd were finishing the “Crazy Bicycle Race” (why not? Have to devise some self entertainment often enough) and another big crowd with their arms filled with Musical instruments entertained us. Again. New faces, new sounds and much talents later why not at 5pm endure the good and filling $1 Tacos at the Starlight Theater Restaurant. A cool ride back, mind, body and soul satisfied and filled to the brim with goodness... what more can one ask on a December day? Photos, thoughts, videos... enjoy them all on the Journal. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit http://www.youtube.com/user/beemerchef?feature=mhee The Videos www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Roller Coaster Days... Austin, TX I differ agreeing with some to the fact that my Journal can be controversial. I do agree with the fact if awaiting for a physical ride report, it is just not it. It can be very boring for the ones that search for such pages within the ones I have written. I think photos left untold can portray better than words. How many times could I have written “We rode 176 miles, stopped to eat a Cheeseburger and drunk a Coke, we got fueled up, the Sun was bright, the engine roared at over 100mph... and we almost hit a cow” and on and on... It is not. I simply think if it is the case, everyone is then on “controversial” as each of us are so uniquely molded to be who we are, do what we do and think how we think. There are not two alike individuals. It is what makes the Spice of this Life. Everyone has their own intricate path coming and going and everyone is riding this roller coaster we are on, up and down, fast and slow. I just happen to write as such for each turn of the wheels. Our wheels. That is about all so very plainly said. I run away from controversy, as fast as we can... I always take away and remain with good memories as was our few days in Austin. I instantly went on overload mode, it went away. Outstanding hospitality, Friends taking us out on the town and foremost Ardys “One Million Mile” ridden Celebration at “Lone Star BMW” Dealer in conjunction with their Christmas Holiday Open House with such an incredible array of food. Now back at “The Oasis” after a good old time ride, meaning cold, rain and fog, I am nursing this cold and sore throat! Everything comes to a halt... Spirit has to also endure my lethargic time for now. Maybe too many photos on the Journal today! Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 4th!!! Wow... Had 5 bypasses when I was 47... 16 years ago! I hope they have advanced from the cracking of the chest!!! I still feel the pain... Heal well... rest your mind and body... Yep, 4th. First was November 1977, second was March 1987 and third was January 6, 2003. All 3 of these were relative to the pulmonary valve I was born without. Pig's valves used instead. This fourth one (11/11/2011) was to replace my aortic valve which had become way too large. I have a cow valve in place of my aortic valve now. More great photos from you!!! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic * Radio.HolidayCDshowcase | 12.24.2011 | Noon-4p.CENTRAL | www.wrmn1410.com * "He came to town on a cold dark night" __ Collin Raye __ 'What If Jesus Came Back Like That?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Yep, 4th. First was November 1977, second was March 1987 and third was January 6, 2003. All 3 of these were relative to the pulmonary valve I was born without. Pig's valves used instead. This fourth one (11/11/2011) was to replace my aortic valve which had become way too large. I have a cow valve in place of my aortic valve now. More great photos from you!!! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic * Radio.HolidayCDshowcase | 12.24.2011 | Noon-4p.CENTRAL | www.wrmn1410.com * "He came to town on a cold dark night" __ Collin Raye __ 'What If Jesus Came Back Like That?' Amazing!!! Stay well... A “Colorful” Christmas Week... TX "Winter Soltice Day"... The shortest day of the Year, Sunrise in company of the Moon. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our Friends, from Spirit and I, wishing for Life's path to smile on yours with much Health and Happiness as it should be. It has been a trying week! Finally, a bit late but did it anyhow, a visit to the Dr ending up with a couple shots and much antibiotics which are barely doing now their job making me feel 3/5 human instead of none these past days. Enduring some bitter cold and even snow in Alpine, not happy with the heating solution anymore, something has to change, I know I am getting softer by the year and yet rare are these frozen nights and days. I feel as these past times have been as a forced mental vacation flowing also on the physical side as efforts are just worthless. Sleep, read, try to eat... repeat! Poor Spirit did not get much of any enjoyment throughout his own days but I think he is happy having also done some catching up on his own sleep... I can hear him snoring right now, a nice and peaceful sound as probably he often hears me as such! It is on to Terlingua today and have a meal with some good Friends, it is nice and nicer to have access to driving a car!!! I do have a big smile behind the steering wheel when the conditions are this rough. Like a kid driving for the first time... I remember those days. Enjoy the black and white photos on this“Colorful Christmas”!... stay safe. Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal/You Tube Videos www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Like a kid driving for the first time... I remember those days. *grins* So do I! Seems like just yesterday......and yet, a lifetime ago. Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The children want to know why we hung the mistletoe" __ Ronnie Milsap __ 'It's Christmas' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Strings attached or not?... Texas. No week is ever alike, and neither not a single day or hour or minute for that matter as forward is always the constant motion, the non changeable common denominator of our Lives. The ones of 2011 somehow are passing by me as a fast forward reel, every frame inducing such mixed emotions and yet, encompassing past Health issues, mechanical ones, here we are... all well, only missing to hear that 12th ring of the clock with my so much missed Lance. It stuns me always. The motion thought of how did this all happen? A mystery I try to not rebel against anymore, the always “bitter-sweet” thoughts. “My “Gratitude” emerges as learned these past Years. It is a must as to not sink in into a space where I was on the first curves of this Journey of ours. I have so many to “Thank” for. Spirit “my shadow” and the extension of my being here “now”, my many Friends and their incredible support always myself hoping I am worthy of their embrace, Mother Nature having been kind to us even on her days of dark and cold and somber days. Our complete surrounding as it is always “what it is” I bow to with much acceptance. This past week has been cooking a private dinner mixed with a slide show and some videos played, some of our experiences, spaces we have lived on. It has been rewarding. So much so I would love to offer more of those and share as such with others throughout the Country we criss cross. It has been a Doctor's visit finally and much medicine to get over this non sense of a bronchitis. Letters from another Traveler questioning his own Journey and my replies... Never a dull moment. Wishing you all the Best and Happy and Healthy upcoming new 2012 Year... Be well, always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 And which “Face” should we wear? Texas The Journal is some paragraphs I wrote over the course of the week leading to New Year's Day. The end of the Year brings on many thoughts as I am sure with everyone, it brings the streamline of the outstanding episodes of months past. Maybe some resolutions are taken, maybe not? Forward momentum is always a good one. Terlingua, mainly the Porch, was an entertaining and kind space for us to spend the Eve and the Day back to back. Much Music, many Friends, Dogs running everywhere, the black-eye pea cook off with again more Music, the best decision for us escaping the sometimes too much solitude of this time of the year. All that chatting with familiar faces and new ones never met before made me think about our reach with each other. For lack of better word, I used “face”. It came to me because we are who we are so deeply spending time projecting our “inner” face, when alone, when “riding” as far as concerning myself, but I am sure for others when driving, sailing and more. And why so have the “proper” face when with Friends... why not be “truly” who we are all the time, speaking freely always from the Heart. I know, all this might be so complicated, but in reality is not... as someone wrote "People are always telling me that I let folks “know too much” about me…but I feel that I am who I am…". Enjoy the Videos, it was some real good Music and good People... Be well. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 1,895 or so Days later, my 700th Journal entry. TX All is a bit overwhelming when I think of so many taking a week off or maybe two, barely enough time to taste what the Road offers. It is overwhelming to feel as we have just left and yet such time has passed on. It does not seem time means anything anymore, only the "moment" does, "now". A huge Gift came our way a couple days ago in the form of an incredible time while riding Big Bend National Park. That's Texas. I knew the moments leading to Sunset were going to be spectacular. Cloud formations of all shapes and colors played incessantly in turmoil and at times calm as on cue for each minute passed. “Sotol Look Out” was were I wanted us to be when those final moments took place, when finally through myriads of hues of reds and crimson and magentas and so much more splashed against the skies background. One of those Days again which will remain forever in the pages of my own memory and one I share here and on the Journal with the photos taken, and a video. The game of repacking has already started. Not a strange fact that we are going West instead of East, again! And who knows truly which direction we will go. Nothing written in stone till we pull out. Whatever feels good and right, that is the key encompassing the quality of the moment and not quite as much the destination or it's quantity. www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 All is a bit overwhelming when I think of so many taking a week off or maybe two, barely enough time to taste what the Road offers. It is overwhelming to feel as we have just left and yet such time has passed on. It does not seem time means anything anymore, only the "moment" does, "now". Amen. Unfortunately, I'm one of the ones that only has ~2 weeks to take off for a road trip. Not enough time, by a long shot, but I make do as much as possible. Awesome pic with this latest entry, too. Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Put off today what you can do tomorrow, sometimes you don't do the thing" __ Diamond Rio __ 'In A Week Or 2' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Amen. Unfortunately, I'm one of the ones that only has ~2 weeks to take off for a road trip. Not enough time, by a long shot, but I make do as much as possible. Awesome pic with this latest entry, too. Thanks... We all do the best we can. We will be escaping the January Blues... TX I am writing these lines already from Las Cruces, New Mexico, where parked for a couple nights at some Dear Friends Home going over some maps of the State and... eating good food! Spirit is playing with Luca, Guy and Jones! You have never seen four dogs as such having the time of their lives. “The Oasis” is behind us. Took a while to pack as we are trailering “Old Faithful” with “Sherpa”, a new set of logistics, a bit odd for us, strange and yet comfortable for these winter times as expecting to hit some snow and bad weather. It sure was nice yesterday morning to drive away in freezing temperatures with the heater on and some tunes carrying us away toward this destination. The last days in Texas where spend with much mechanical preparations, new tire, oil change, this and that while going over the machines that will carry us these coming couple months till we return for even more mechanical aspects on “Old Faithful” early April, changing the rear main engine seal before the oil sippage reaches the clutch! Before it turns into a leak. Very exciting times, it was a must to get away from the too much comfort those few acres left behind where providing us, it is a mental must to experience new spaces as we are going to... The Journal says it all. Be well... Always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos www.store.theoasisofmysoul.com The Recipes 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 “Gotta' Keep Movin' on” . NM Camping at “Three Rivers”, New Mexico, has only been the tip of the iceberg. This great gifted State we have never quite explored before however is still in it's cold state of mind with shorter days increasing the logistical difficulties. Maybe not difficulties, only the discipline getting back to camp for some dinner cooking, feeding Spirit before darkness prevails. Ah! Just short days... Besides the many branched out unpaved roads present, a single area with over 20,000 Petroglyphs, a little Church at the bottom of the adjacent Mountains where we spend the day on Lance's Eight year passing away Anniversary, one of the main highlights has been the White Sands Dunes National Monuments. Wishing we could have stayed there for days even if the winds sandblasted us and yet having enough reprise to take some photos of the area on a day so lucky with the skies filled with clouds. A couple entries, has been quiet times, painful on January 26th, another year ahead of us to confront and stay strong. Thank you for your support... Be well... Always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos www.store.theoasisofmysoul.com The Recipes 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 “Gotta' Keep Movin' on” . NM Camping at “Three Rivers”, New Mexico, has only been the tip of the iceberg. This great gifted State we have never quite explored before however is still in it's cold state of mind with shorter days increasing the logistical difficulties. Maybe not difficulties, only the discipline getting back to camp for some dinner cooking, feeding Spirit before darkness prevails. Ah! Just short days... Besides the many branched out unpaved roads present, a single area with over 20,000 Petroglyphs, a little Church at the bottom of the adjacent Mountains where we spend the day on Lance's Eight year passing away Anniversary, one of the main highlights has been the White Sands Dunes National Monuments. Wishing we could have stayed there for days even if the winds sandblasted us and yet having enough reprise to take some photos of the area on a day so lucky with the skies filled with clouds. A couple entries, has been quiet times, painful on January 26th, another year ahead of us to confront and stay strong. Thank you for your support... Be well... Always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos www.store.theoasisofmysoul.com The Recipes 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ara (and Spirit), I didn't think you could outdo yourself with new images, but you have! The photos of the New Mexico sand dunes and skies are beyond anything I have seen before...breathtaking! I thought at first they we somehow composites, but a closer look told me they were reality, but what a reality! Folks who read this just have to go to your site for today's images. Thanks for sharing! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 The photos of the New Mexico sand dunes and skies are beyond anything I have seen before...breathtaking! I thought at first they we somehow composites, but a closer look told me they were reality, but what a reality! Folks who read this just have to go to your site for today's images. I agree whole-heartily with Dave on this. Simply put (to quote a famous broadcaster) ... Holy Cow! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic * post-surgeryPARTY = 5:30p-10:30p, SAT, 02/11/12 | Beef Villa, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL * "There's so much in life" __ Night Ranger __ 'Sister Christian' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) *** sorry about the double posting. I don't know what happened. Thanks for the kind words. No composition. I don't even use Photoshop. The lens 16~35mm 2.8 "L" coupled with the Canon Mark II is an incredible lens. It was a good Day... Fort Stanton. Ghost Town. NM. It seems as throughout our wanderings, there is always a harsher reality when the Human element has come into play with the space we are planted on. Such was the case while in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. It was as instantly Mother Nature gave away what could have just been rolling hills and a landscape so inviting while on the way. Buildings after buildings, now unoccupied, vestiges of past History, only the winds of a different pitch were the sounds of what was once filled with voices of Human presence. I read the words and pages of such History and can only find an unfairness of past acts, I know of a touchy subject, maybe taboo for most, and yet without personally much comprehension on how such greed has lead to such times. “Riding”, “The Road”... all are such incredible sources of constant thoughts, it is when they enter the mind and the thinking goes on and on, so much so I can only pull over to write them down with always the fear I will forget, or better often dictate as the memory can linger and loose them, loose the correlation between my own present time and those words making their way, jumping in some sort expressing their own reality. Yes, Fort Stanton is worth the visit. You can read about how it made me feel, maybe your own take will be different. Be well... Always. Ara and Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com The Journal www.beemerchef.smugmug.com The Photos www.store.theoasisofmysoul.com The Recipes http://www.printfect...m/spiritedoasis T Shirts and more 5 years, the Stars, living under them… Edited February 12, 2012 by beemerchef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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