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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 03:01 am |
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tennis gal
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I am spending time looking at these pictures for the first time. I am moved beyond belief...goosebumps. Thank you for posting, and thank you for sharing your amazing life with us.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 08:10 am |
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Benbrook Susie
Stop apostrophe abuse
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Dang, I wish I were a publisher so I could put these incredible photographs in a book !!!!
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| Posted: Tue Jul 21st, 2009 11:37 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Thanks Mark...
Three Forks, MT
Is it called "Americana"? It is, I just checked the definition. "Materials related to American History, Geography…". Great weather still holding up, had cooled a bit to make it a pleasant ride, rides…
The Missouri River starts a few miles from here where once the old city now defunct "Gallatin" use to stand, a campground where Lewis and Clark once camped, so much has happened within these spaces, water calling for past Pioneers to settle a while. The city of Gallatin did not make it and a few miles away seemingly has moved to another one, replaced, called now "Three Forks". "Three Forks" was in a jovial mood for their Rodeo weekend, the locals were spilled out on the sidewalks all day, there was a free lunch, much chatting as always, it kind of felt a bit like a Christmas in the summer. It would be fun if it was the case every day of the year… sure would keep everyone much happier I think.
The Rodeo was in full force with much shooting and riding, Spirit’s moos was up, what more can one ask for on such a beautiful day
More on the Blog…
Be well… Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25th, 2009 08:55 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Fairy Lake, MT
It is not a secret location but rare is the traffic on the seven mile road, a bit bumpy at times, leading to Fairy Lake. High clearance definitely needed. It is magical, it will leave many speechless as "now" is it’s time with square miles after square miles of carpets of wild flowers laid ahead with all colors imaginable. The Lake itself is the prize at the end. Steps leading to it or a longer hike followed by another trail which goes all around it, unfortunately that day busy with "horse" or maybe they were "deer" flies. All the same to me and Spirit who was trying all afternoon to just sit in the water trying to avoid them. Outdoors can be so harsh sometimes, there is seemingly always one element that makes it "difficult" or unpleasant, but the choice is not there for us, we take it all in as it comes.
There is another Blog I have written also previously ahead of this one, it is written for my Friend Tyler who was in a very bad motorcycle accident, one of the most incredible person you will ever meet. I have been asking to join the Blog of her condition and wish her your well thoughts as her road to recovery is going to be a long one. It will mean a lot to her, Family, Friends and to myself… http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tylerrisk
In case you are wondering, it is free and only takes a few minutes to join… You can find that Blog by hitting "previous" or "archives" within my own.
Be well….
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29th, 2009 10:14 pm |
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Beemerchef
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A Southern loop. MT
Sometimes we can play hide and seek with the thunderstorms till we finally get cornered and just have to sit still for the hail to melt and the skies to open up. That was the case the other day as finally West Yellowstone had a bench to offer us for a couple hours. Part of being on the road.
But all day I was thinking hard about, I guess I would call it, "today’s trend" of reality shows, one explained in an e mail to me. Frightening it was, sad, staged as I know, seemingly trying to fulfill such desolation maybe so many got through when their own reality is obviously dwindling with the need of experiencing others of a screen instead.
I looked upon our own reality show, a daily occurrence. They are episodes after episodes without needing a channel to be changed and rarely a rerun to put up with. It does not have to be as ours going on for closing in on three years, it could be just a day or a few if one is willing to sense it’s surroundings and feel it all.
This Blog is just one day, so rich with encounters toward people met and their own true Life reality show now being part of ours.
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31st, 2009 09:47 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Ron Dakota, MT
6 wheels, 20 legs and a Man that has been on the road for now 26 years. As I stand on the sidelines watching them go by, the contrast from the 80mph moving vehicles and Ron’s three miles per hour forward motion makes me smile, inducing much thinking. I mean truly the first thought is "crazy"… "does not belong here"… or could it be the other way? Of course there is this certain attraction, more than toward us which was nice for a change… I can imagine how many have stopped to inquire. He now hands out a card with his "My Space" page printed on and tells them all the answers are there. Can’t blame him, at three miles per hour much chatting will slow him down to… what is already a crawl. But the Man has not crawled trough Life as his good sense and Spirituality has heightened to a level so few of us will ever reach. Much time to think, none read, just Life as being the perfect example if one slows down a bit and starts putting the pieces of this puzzle we live within together…
We will see him again, he is never too far as his Journey will take him East first and then on South for the winter.
Amazing what one can experience on the road…
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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Beemerchef
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Old cars and a Wagon! MT
I was thinking, Spirit has it made not having to work out as Ron Dakota’s horses for a daily 20 miles move pulling 6000lbs. A good thing I have yet to hear a complain from him! It was seeing Ron again today, camped on the side of the road wondering if sometime I could also use those wide shoulders if needed to catch a quick night sleep. Sheriffs passing by are only waving, so it should be agreeable with the Law. It was his Birthday yesterday and we shared some sweet bread for lack of Cake and Ice Cream. 69 years old, 27 years living on the road traveling with the weather as we do.
It was then on to an Antique Car Junkyard a few miles up the road. A candy store for the camera and the mind seeing this array of what was once someone’s pride and joy.
South West Montana seems to be my favorite space out of it all, of course we have not yet visited the Glacier area which is an another 300 miles north.
Enjoy the Blog… many photos this time, hard to sort out the favorites.
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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Beemerchef
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Wade and Cliff Lake, MT
The Adventures never stops. I don’t want it to stop. The Lakes, the unpaved roads, there is no better sceneries and feel, the photos will prove it. For the first time after witnessing such beauty I felt as Montana and I, including Spirit, have finally bonded. The southwest corner has so much to offer that in a couple of days we are moving to Ennis to be closer to those spaces that await us. At the same time we witnessed a re-enactment Fair near West Yellowstone where we also found a free out of the way and quiet space for us. Unfortunately "National Recreation Area" are becoming more and more expensive and filled with screams as I often wonder why are they camping here? I would definitely need a vacation from their vacation.
These are the best times around here even if has been raining a bit more than desired. Lately we have always managed to find shelter. This time it was underneath the tongue of a jacked up semi just laying in the field. A nice roof over our head it was, a spot to definitely remember.
Enjoy the Lakes, the few photos of the Fair… much more we hope to discover before long.
PS: not seen a single dual sport motorcyle for days??? Undiscovered yet?...
Be well… Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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Beemerchef
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Being part of Society… MT
So bad weather makes me think! Hail as large as golf balls, thunderstorms, winds, you name it. A few days in the wilderness and back into the mundane circle of errands and this and that also does it often. That is the title after all of my Blog, our Blog I should say, "The Oasis of my Soul". The wheels might stop rolling for a couple days, but the mind never does and the keyboard always helps… It helps me. It is all part of the Journey as I often read others and yet still never know who they are. It was never my intend of so many to read these thoughts, but it happens, and the bright side of it all are the many new Friends we have along our routes even if never the same. Many Friends we have yet to meet hoping we will some day. Maybe a big reunion in Texas!
We have moved on Base Camp to Ennis for now, this southwestern part of Montana just needed to be closer to us. For the first time I have a "photo assignment", for a Real Estate Company that wants to show the area to potential clients. As she said… I would be taking the photos anyhow! A couple portraits also, I am just not that good in the business world. Yes, I would have taken those photos anyhow, but… I could charge for their usage, right? Anyhow…
It is just like I wrote in the Blog…
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 11:24 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Virginia and Nevada City, MT
Well, if you are into "live" Ghost Towns, totally refurbished as new as "old and authentic", these two little Towns take the Big Prize home. Structure after structure, dwellings after dwellings, even a running train, Museums, you name it, mixed with the authentic smell of Pizza and the sights of modern Art, we had quite a day. It was much more and "more" than what I could ever take in again. Of course, no offense, it is just a matter of taste and many other pasts visits to similar spaces made this day into a true "déjà vu". As a local from a near by town said "I come and visit once a year, spend my money and I am done". Maybe we should have chosen a weekday to visit as the mob scene was intense and Spirit as usual was on the center ring, quite often myself watching from a distance, a safe distance that is.
Ennis, in counterpart, is a great place to be, a great central location for the many trails awaiting for us, such as Gravelly Range Rd, Southside Centennial Rd and so many others I am looking forward for us to get lost within.
Enjoy the Ghost Towns… we really did!
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Sat Aug 15th, 2009 12:23 am |
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Beemerchef
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The Trails of Friendship, MT
The trails here are endless as again, as in all areas we have dug short term roots, we will leave here soon with so many non ridden, which only means, we will have to come back. This year I have been told has been lucky as with much rain all is green and the flowers as most places visited are endless carpets of colors. I am always surprised, and totally content I must say, with the lack of traffic or even not a single motorcycle! I guess most riders must like crowded trails as these are totally off the beaten track and yet, easily accessible from a main road.
I call it my "Friendship" with "Mother Nature" and I took the opportunity in this Blog’s Chapter to also, well, mainly write about a Friendship developing which means, having company at "The Oasis" when we reach Texas. We will be sharing our Space, lending a hand as many have to us, the stage will be the same, it is almost as I want to call the upcoming future moments of Life "the sequel"!
All is well here, it is a rugged State, everyone I feel is working hard on their land to get ready for the upcoming winter with no time to waste. It is amazing how each State can be so different from one another…
Enjoy… and be well.
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18th, 2009 01:36 am |
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Beemerchef
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Pony, Montana
Sometimes one cannot truly feel it’s surroundings by only looking. I might change my going around direction by reading a bit before hand about the places visited and ridden to. This was the case in Pony, MT, not far from here, Ennis. Was it the cold, 30 degrees that morning, was it the previous ride into Virginia City and Nevada City which left me a bit overwhelmed? Who knows… but we will be going back to witness a bit more of past History I was not aware of, as I did not fully experienced the little unassuming old Mining Town.
Besides this little ride, a great visit from our Friends from Lander, WY, KC and Mia… I kind of want to call them "KC and the Sunshine Band!". A great dinner again by Teri as it seems my own cooking, well… need a ride to Bozeman as the only local Grocery Store’s prices are as we were joking about it this morning, about $3 an egg!!!
The weather… the rains and the storms are just not slowing down. Every chance we have of sunshine we will be out with no doubt riding the so many roads around as time is passing by so fast.
Enjoy Pony, it is worth the visit.
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 01:46 pm |
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Beemerchef
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A Beautiful Earth, MT
Gravelly Range Road, a Treasure of a road. As many areas we encounter, at times I am told to keep it for myself. But this is all about sharing… Just as a ribbon with no end the road goes on forever, the horizons are immense, this is after all Montana. Surprises are of many along the road, they are not motorcycles as we only came across one car all day, but a sheepherder from Chile that resides at 9400 feet with his herd of 1200 sheep and 8 dogs. Where else could this happen?… Lunch and much conversation even though we do not speak the same language. No need for it, there is a Universal language that is so much more powerful when it comes from the Heart. Spirit however was not too fond of his new buddies trying to get into "his" car… I think he is becoming a bit grouchy when it comes to sharing.
Another surprise was a family of three on a bicycle, father, mother (a teacher) and their 8 year old son. Now that kid has to be a happy one as they are planning to go around the World.
A foggy morning on the Madison River, weather warming up, every day is been just this great day being so fortunate to live it and appreciate this beautiful Earth of ours.
More on the Blog…
Be well… always.
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25th, 2009 03:59 am |
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Beemerchef
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More wandering at the "Rusty Cowboy" and Gravelly Range Rd. MT
Time escapes us often, even with the days still lingering with great light in the late hours. Fun was photographing the space we are camping at, for the past I think couple weeks. "The Rusty Cowboy"owned by Teri who has become a Dear Friend of ours, a Friend we will miss soon as we will be leaving in a few days. And then, again we went on wandering to no end on Gravelly Range Road, a road, an area and a space that does not stop calling us. I wonder how many have truly ever even heard of it, driven it or ridden it. I don’t think anyone has from the lack of vehicles seen throughout the days passed. The road itself, very well maintained in most places, is not of a challenge per say, but the space is, as feeling passed a certain invisible marker being into another dimension so far away from civilization. It is as it was, the real stage as Mother Nature intended. Reminds me so much being at "The Oasis" in Texas, with even more remoteness.
Enjoy the couple Blogs posted including the photos, it is the essence of "Montana".
Be well… always.
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27th, 2009 04:45 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Bannack, MT
Finally a real Ghost Town visited just in time as we will be moving on in a couple of days. So many photos that it is going to take a couple Blogs to post most of them. Wandering slow, versus the usual many travelers "warp speed" with mileage in mind more than anything else, we also met up this time with a family of six bicycling the country. "6"! I was thinking about all the meals, the camping gear, the showers, the logistics which must be by themselves just incredible. We also had a long stop over in Dillon admiring the Old Hotel and right across, the new "graffiti". A contrast in itself.
But the big prize is Bannack. Turned into a State Park where dogs are allowed everywhere, quiet and peaceful with even I was told, the sights of Ghosts at night.
The Badlands will be our next stop before heading south, hopefully to cool weather… we sure don’t want Mr. Spirit to be uncomfortable!
Enjoy the Town…
Be well…
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 11:24 am |
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Beemerchef
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Good Bye Montana, more of Bannack
This State grew on us, it helped me straighten up a bit, understand better what Life is all about under a different light. Odd thoughts one might think. Not to me truly, as the land within every space has it’s own character and personality and gives back what one puts in. Exception being the Freeways! We bonded it seems only yesterday and already it is time for us to leave, only meaning we will come back. It is the beauty of this vast Country, knowing that a Lifetime will never be long enough to see it all, even less, feel it all. It is so fine, it is a thought that will never occur, meaning asking myself "now what?". It just cannot happen.
I finally posted all the Photos of Bannack, the incredible well taken care of Ghost Town, the quiet one that allows a real walk through of it, and also another real "food find"… The Taco Bus in Dillon. Can’t miss it, you don’t want to miss it. Of course now, none will be up to their standard and Dillon is not on our way for a last real invigorating meal. Well, if we left now we could be there in about one hour… 71 miles. We have ridden much longer for a good meal!
Enjoy…
Be well as always.
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 01:21 pm |
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barb
Yes, I'm a native Texan!
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Love this thread!!
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 01:31 pm |
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Mark S
Wino Department
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barb wrote: Love this thread!!
+1
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The wine business is a cruel and shallow money trench. A long stemmed hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and the weak die like dogs. --Hunter S Thompson
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Beemerchef
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Thank you...
The Dream? MT
I am aware of being a book of complex nature, aren’t we all? No soldered board that could ever match our own elaborate circuitry. Valleys and peaks are put down in words, sometimes "someone" would like me to change those ways. Some understand, some don’t, the comments differ, either way my path has been created, subject to change, but not today.
We have left Ennis, already planning to come back next year, so many roads, such vistas still unseen. It has been quite an experience moving on to this State as slowly building the foundations of a strong relationship with it’s rugged and yet inviting space.
We are headed East, for finally our descent South which makes me feel as the one of this airplane after a long flight. Ron Dakotah should be on our path tomorrow with the hopes that we can again camp together. He has only gone 300 miles or so since we parted, it has to be the ultimate Journey…
Some photos of West Fork Road, another one to again try to experience with some day better weather. Life goes on!!!
Be well… always.
Ara & Spirit
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars…
http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery…
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Burley Glen
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Mark S wrote: barb wrote: Love this thread!!
+1
 Would love to do that sometime...
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