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Highway 212 to South Dakota
This is the furthest point North we will be coming to this summer and also the furthest point East as we will start our descent back to Texas soon. South Dakota, a new State and we are right in the middle of it all, much attractions even if I feel as this weekend will be a Zoo due to the Holidays. We might track back a bit and stop along Highway 212 which we hurried by looking for Ron Dakotah, my "Sheepherder Wagon Friend". His own Journey is moving right along as he himself is on his way to Texas. The big difference is the hardship of his own logistics and the time it will take him to reach by then warmer weather, about 3 months. I feel here as "fall" is making a bit of it’s mark. Cooler temperatures, dry, almost as if on borrowed times the days I sense are as a warning for winter around the corner. All I can say now is "how big and beautiful this Country is!" as every little town, every bend and even seemingly every mile passed by is an inviting space to slow down within and feel it’s own presence.
Familiar photos on the Blog… the red wagon!
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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Could Life just be a big "Quote", SD
Every little town we pass by is a turn around. A structure here, an odd display of man made accoutrements designed to attract the attention, all works for us. The imagination of so many are indispensable, it is what makes "Americana", it is what creates the smiles while running down mainly the back roads from point to point when time is not much of an issue. The Artists of the road are of many, their original thoughts maybe have not been of creating Art, only to get the attention needed to swell their businesses, but I see it as a free form of Art. So was the case stopping at the "Stoneville Saloon" in Alzada, how can one not. The same when in Deadwood to check out Kevin Costner’s memorabilia in his Casino called "The Midnight Star", a bit more crowded arena that I care for, but worth the detour through Spearfish Canyon, a beautiful riding road adorned with waterfalls worthy of their hike. None of this ever stops, one mile at the time we cover the spaces that presents themselves ahead of us enjoying their moments and vision offered incessantly.
Enjoy 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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barb
Yes, I'm a native Texan!
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Whatever will we do when you settle back into Texas ???
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Beemerchef
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"Settling" is not in my Dictionnary... It will be home base for some winter travels...
As in the past.
Thanks for asking. Ara & Spirit
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barb
Yes, I'm a native Texan!
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Alrighty, that sounds good!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 03:42 pm |
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Beemerchef
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In Broadus. MT
If every little town was such as Broadus, it would take a few Lifetimes to travel through this Country, stopping and spending the hours contemplating all that is now laid out. I must have developed an inquisitive mind, I always seem to manage to meet the "main" local personality, not in the sense of his "power" in town, but in his/her accomplishment within the community.
In Broadus it has been Doug. An old theatre which at one time had only three rows of seats, now settled for a larger audience, with a gym on stage, a Pizza parlor and more…
We will be leaving headed south in a day or two, it is that time before we get caught in this weather that is now beautiful but showing it’s Fall imprint. And I was wondering how many such as Broadus are lining up our route between here and Texas?
It is beautiful Country here, up in the Black Hills, it reminds me a bit of the Blue Ridge Parkway, if only there were less Casinos and structures lining up the shoulders all along. I see it as quite an irony when a Century past adorns it’s Sacred Grounds with another path not so Sacred.
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 Sep 10th, 2009 05:33 pm |
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Burley Glen
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Beemerchef wrote: "Settling" is not in my Dictionnary... It will be home base for some winter travels...
As in the past.
Thanks for asking. Ara & Spirit
I'm sure I missed it somewhere, but where in Texas is "home base"?
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 05:41 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Can't tell you!!! And my "SPOT" is always shut off before we get there...
It is called "The Oasis"... it is in between Alpine and Terlingua off, way off 118...
Of course everyone knows where that guy with the sidecar and crazy goggle and helmet wearer dog is...
Let us know if ever in the area. We do not stay there too much really...
Ara & Spirit
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 07:07 pm |
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Burley Glen
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Beemerchef wrote: Can't tell you!!! And my "SPOT" is always shut off before we get there...
It is called "The Oasis"... it is in between Alpine and Terlingua off, way off 118...
Of course everyone knows where that guy with the sidecar and crazy goggle and helmet wearer dog is...
Let us know if ever in the area. We do not stay there too much really...
Ara & Spirit
I have not been to that part of Texas...Perhaps we'll make it out there one of these days.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13th, 2009 03:01 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Devil’s Tower… Badlands… WY./SD.
Anomaly could be Devil’s Tower! I could not keep my eyes off of it as many around us, including watching the climbers reach the top and going over the final ledge. A strange fact, climbers are allowed to the top but dogs are not around the 1.3 mile path that circles the Tower. Has anyone gone to the top lately and check on the waste left by the climbers?… no offense but… We all know what is happening with Mt Everest.
Another great ride included the Badlands, 240,000 acres of a fingerprint left by Mother Nature, maybe not unlike other geological ones as it even reminded me of some of the foothills in Big Bend, but vast enough to blend with and be transported as in another space.
Today there are clouds and rain, we are not leaving here till Monday morning, the forecast is of the same till then. The Custer Park’s photos might have to wait till next year, we rode it, but again the weather was not conductive for the camera. I call it the "spaghetti" road! No downpour, just cold steady drops covered with steady gray clouds! That kind…
Till next time…
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 Sep 20th, 2009 01:21 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Garden of the Gods, Co.
It is not Valley of the Gods, barely over 400 acres, however it stands as a pleasant, free, and dog friendly Park near by Colorado City. Give me dog friendly anytime and you have a winner. We have left the crowded spaces of Denver, We are dropping fast through Amarillo and in my mind I can already smell the flavors of the BBQ at City Market in Lubbock. Not a detour, our true route, a grand entrance back to Texas. We had BBQ a couple night ago, a resemblance of it… not a very bright idea to order BBQ in Colorado. Truly, how distasteful. If I remember well there was more than City Market around Lubbock, maybe someone here can remind me of the two other establishments worthy of stopping.
We enjoyed Garden of the Gods, one needs to get there early, the crowd even off season can be overwhelming and the roads are narrow and tight with not that many parking spaces. It is as being within a mini Valley of the Gods, some thoughts about Utah came back to mind, thoughts that will have to wait till next April, the last weekend of it when again the balloons will fly…
In the meantime, 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: Fri Sep 25th, 2009 01:04 pm |
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Beemerchef
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The Windmills of Lubbock, TX
I felt myself being caught in a giant windmill these past days! Stopping over through the big cities (anything over population 500), at the mercy of a world getting noisier by the day, the moving boom boxes, the trucks and cars exhausts reaching jet engine decibels, a foreign English language glad that Spirit does not understand it, last minute errands as to avoid the 130 mile round trips to Alpine which is the closest decent center for supplies, all concentrated over a few days for the first time allowed within me a stress level unknown for a long time. All is past now however as we have safely reached "The Oasis" where time stops and whispers are enough to communicate with "Two Feathers" and "Spirit".
Lubbock’s "Windmill Museum" was however worth the visit as it was last year. Seeing the World’s largest mural depicting the History of Windmills almost completed was a feast to the eyes covering over 5000 square feet. A few projects here are awaiting, being 3 is half as much more as being two… no dwellings, only thinking about more water and more fire!
Enjoy the Windmill and mural photos 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: Tue Sep 29th, 2009 01:27 pm |
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Beemerchef
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Dreams and Reality at "The Oasis", TX
So stuff is starting to accumulate I just realized. How did this happen I started wondering yesterday as photos do not lie. Can I say "it is all her stuff?". Not too fair as a lot of it is also mine, I just don’t know how it made it’s way into this Space of ours. So this is what we are dealing with right now, even if the weather has been the hottest ever while here. Tomorrow we are taking our first ride into Terlingua, I think I will see some changes most likely, nice ones I am sure.
In the meantime my summer dreams and fall reality have made contact giving me, us, much to think about, all good, different, a positive change toward a path where Space is now shared with much Friendship and respect.
The first steps are ones I have written about on the Blog with some photos right here, 360 degree views… Why would we want to go anywhere!
Enjoy and Thank You for all your kind "Welcome Home" words… Texas style…
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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Hanging out as a Tour Guide, TX
This will be the fourth winter we set up base camp here at "The Oasis". Hard to believe. And every year there is an apprehension that comes over me as… "what are we now going to do? I think we have seen it all…"
And every year I realize we will leave with more unseen and non experienced spaces. Over a 1000 miles of roads to explore outside the Park with constantly changing sceneries as the land of my Friend Ryan we stopped by last evening coming back here, through again different roads. We also managed to ride into Terlingua in the heat of noon as being the only souls and vehicle around. We were not smart enough, yet anyhow, to avoid the 106 degree temperature awaiting for us. The little town has not changed much, if any, as already familiar faces were present, my first thought of course being how did they survive the summer showing sustained temperatures of 136 degrees. A bit warm I would say for anyone. It is rugged country, raw and non forgiving unless obeying the rules, Mother Nature’s rules. Great time now and ahead.
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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barb
Yes, I'm a native Texan!
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Perhaps you will run into our friend Buck the Diver.
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Beemerchef
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barb wrote: Perhaps you will run into our friend Buck the Diver.
In Terlingua?
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Jami
My day is Thursday
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Beemerchef wrote: barb wrote: Perhaps you will run into our friend Buck the Diver.
In Terlingua?
Yes.
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Jami wrote: Beemerchef wrote: barb wrote: Perhaps you will run into our friend Buck the Diver.
In Terlingua?
Yes.
Where would we find him? Maybe I will ask around monday... Spirit and I are going to the 2 burgers for one... (lucky dog!!!).
Front row seat at "The Oasis", TX
There has not been a square inch of space that has ever matched the beauty served on "The Oasis" throughout our summer travels. Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, they all contained their own so generously shared throughout our riding that never ceased, but the Spirituality of my Life is here adding so much that daily the astonishment does not cease. As even this morning watching a full Moon going over the Horizon and one step turning around watching the Sun rise all at the same time. The incessant patterns of clouds being drawn so delicately enhancing the senses, some fog on the distant hills rolling away awaiting a further time of the day to uncover it all. It is just plainly Magic that takes away even the remote thought of other parts of this Earth we are on. It feels as we have settled already a bit here and time has arrived to go on our daily and overnight rides exploring this vast Arena we left behind for a few months. Unusual rains and heat has been present, today it feels as we have been given back the ancient pattern of pleasantness which should last for months to come.
We had a front row seat a couple nights ago and I am so happy to be able to share it.
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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Jami
My day is Thursday
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Beemerchef wrote: Jami wrote: Beemerchef wrote: barb wrote: Perhaps you will run into our friend Buck the Diver.
In Terlingua?
Yes.
Where would we find him? Maybe I will ask around monday... Spirit and I are going to the 2 burgers for one... (lucky dog!!!).
You might want to try sending him a PM through the board, he doesn't post real often.
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I feel like I should have a great idea right now. But I don't. - Zephyr
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I did...
A curve ball. TX
This base camp here for the winter is not complex, I try to keep it simple, and yet I am finding ourselves surrounded with more and more conveniences. Right out of the ground comes up a phone and DSL line, there is now, borrowed, a 325 gallon water tank, a 40’ shipping container which will be used as a storage for "stuff" and "Old Faithful", the solar is working well as long as being conservative, and a new fire pit for the Dutch Oven we tried yesterday for the first time. It is a recipe from my Friend Teri in Ennis, Montana, and I felt there was a bit of that space surrounding us while sharing our dinner with my Friends Paul and Voni. I write "our" meaning Spirit and I, as my Friend has left already. That was the "curve ball" on Saturday, pressure from Family obligations left behind, not much else to say about it besides all is again quiet within this space unlike others.
The forecast is finally showing some cooling off starting Friday, I keep thinking I just want to be cold as the heat robs a bit of my energy and puts a damper on even going away to the so many destinations that awaits for us.
Soon… Heat and humid meaning lightning storms, enjoy the photos of it 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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