Years ago, (yes, I am reminiscing again) some musicians came together and began playing a little music in the shade of the 5th wheel. Gordon Hunt had hears that Joe Masse and I (with our matching Yamaha keyboards) were playing music together, so he came along to see if he could “play along”. We assured him he was welcome…and soon …
Poet’s Corner
Yesterday’s Friends Here’s to our friends of yesterday Our buddies through the years. We shared many a laugh by the campfire We remember them with tears. That special smile The fish he caught Seeing the burros go away at a trot. Those familiar voices on the radio Ah, we miss those times so much, you know. We rember them all …
How some of the LTVA areas got their names, as recorded in the Senator Wash Memories Book. Bob Dossett—Slobberjaws.
Herman’s Horse Path: There was this Fella named Herman who had a horse. He lived in a small canyon west of the wash. You can still see the place where his cabin was. He used to walk his horse down to the water every day. That’s how Herman’s Horse Path got its name. Florida Flats: This fella, Hundred Proof, was …
Thank You–Sue (Schoolteacher) Anderson
A whopping big thank you to everyone that baked or bought cookies for this year’s Cookie Drive. We gathered 525 dozen cookies and delivered them on Thursday Feb. 8. The guys were out on a run when we got there, so Sally (Cookie), Duron (Snow White), and I unloaded them onto a picnic table outside the station. We were just …
Angels angles February 2018–Joyce (Angel) Casey
To say the last few months have been busy is an understatement! There’s so much to do, so much to think about, that you don’t even think about before someone you love passes. I have found out who my true friends are, and how much I love and appreciate them and my wonderful family. I had a wonderful Christmas at …
A Bird’s Eye View of the LTVA
These pictures were taken by Don (Taurus) Phillips using his drone. If anyone wishes to have a picture taken of their Rig, contact him on North Mesa, north of the second restroom in the Holliday Rambler 5th wheel. (Editor’s Note: I have changed the resolution on these pictures in order to lower the data the Boondocker uses, Trust me the …
Mountain Biking the Wild Burro Trails–Ron Johnson
Are you an adventurous soul? Do you love to explore? Or perhaps you just enjoy riding a bike off the paved road? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’ll love riding the wild burro trials and BLM roads of Imperial Dam LTVA. I’ve been here for only two months now, and I’ve discovered some favorite trails, …
WHAT HAS THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM BEEN UP TO?– Hey Jude
The team has been blessed so far this season with no EMERGENCY call outs. Wonder why that is? Is it fewer campers or younger, healthier ones? Ours is not to question why but to remain thankful for this. Having said that, the team has not slackened it’s efforts to remain on guard at all times. The weekly meetings continue, emergency …
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT–Lyn (Desert Rain)
This is one of the worst flu seasons in years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of mid January, there are 60,000 confirmed cases nationwide, including 74 deaths in California. The flu shot is the best protection for you and the people around you. Why is the flu shot so important? 1. You may have …
KETCHUP–Bob (Slobberjaws) Dossett
Good morning” Ahh the mornings. Quiet, Bright, Fresh, Numb! I hate getting up but, happy that I made it. So much of the time the old noggen just don’t want to kick in. Turned the TV on this morning and couldn’t hear it. Then I realized I hadn’t put my hearing aids in, Presto! sound. Getting old ain’t easy but, …