• trip input requested

    From Ted Heise@21:1/5 to All on Fri Nov 10 15:46:59 2023
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer. That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah. We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day. The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course. Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area. Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    --
    Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> West Lafayette, IN, USA

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  • From George.Anthony@21:1/5 to Ted Heise on Fri Nov 10 16:31:59 2023
    Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer. That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah. We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day. The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course. Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area. Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!


    I don’t have any suggestions on the route. In addition to those parks mentioned, I suggest if you have time to check out Kodachrome Basin state
    park. Relatively close to Bryce and very scenic.

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  • From sticks@21:1/5 to Ted Heise on Fri Nov 10 19:21:12 2023
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer. That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah. We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day. The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course. Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon. Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area. Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry. Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all the
    good activities. We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some off
    roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road is a
    must do. But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do this incredible trail. Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit. Wife just
    loved it.


    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip. Report back and tell us about the great
    things you did!

    sticks


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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to sticks on Fri Nov 10 22:08:40 2023
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the great
    things you did!

    sticks




    --
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  • From George.Anthony@21:1/5 to bfh on Sat Nov 11 14:45:56 2023
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the great
    things you did!

    sticks





    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some seriously
    rough trail roads and they didn’t look like they could make it over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

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  • From sticks@21:1/5 to George.Anthony on Sat Nov 11 09:22:54 2023
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife >>> just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the great
    things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some seriously
    rough trail roads and they didn’t look like they could make it over a speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions
    properly. It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose gravel.
    But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer drop
    offs mostly. I don't have the stomach for heights like I did in my
    20's, that's for sure. You come around one bend and see the trail going
    along the cliff in some areas and it is entirely unsupported. The
    cantilevered portions I just wanted to get through as quickly as I could
    so my belly would quit screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do. If they
    do, you will be uncomfortable at times.


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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to sticks on Sat Nov 11 12:22:09 2023
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm >>>>> hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and
    go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another >>>> great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and
    some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle
    to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta
    admit.  Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the great >>>> things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some seriously
    rough trail roads and they  didn’t look like they could make it
    over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions properly.  It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose gravel.
    But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer drop
    offs mostly.  I don't have the stomach for heights like I did in my
    20's, that's for sure.  You come around one bend and see the trail
    going along the cliff in some areas and it is entirely unsupported.
    The cantilevered portions I just wanted to get through as quickly as I
    could so my belly would quit screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do.  If they
    do, you will be uncomfortable at times.

    As the old Indian said, "Endeavor to persevere."

    What?
    No, he was not a Native American back then - he was still an Indian,
    and he might even have died before he could become a Native American.

    --
    bill
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  • From kmiller@21:1/5 to bfh on Sat Nov 11 19:46:10 2023
    On 11/11/2023 9:22 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in >>>>>> early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm >>>>>> hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it >>>>>> wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and >>>>>> northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah? >>>>>>
    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to >>>>> world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that >>>>> list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another >>>>> great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and >>>>> some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road >>>>> is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle
    to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit. >>>>> Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even >>>> need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the great >>>>> things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some seriously
    rough trail roads and they  didn’t look like they could make it over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions
    properly.  It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose gravel.
    But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer drop
    offs mostly.  I don't have the stomach for heights like I did in my
    20's, that's for sure.  You come around one bend and see the trail
    going along the cliff in some areas and it is entirely unsupported.
    The cantilevered portions I just wanted to get through as quickly as I
    could so my belly would quit screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do.  If they
    do, you will be uncomfortable at times.

    As the old Indian said, "Endeavor to persevere."

    What?
    No, he was not a Native American back then - he was still an Indian, and
    he might even have died before he could become a Native American.


    So you allege but at the EOTDGF you have nothing remotely resembling proof.

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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to kmiller on Sat Nov 11 23:30:09 2023
    kmiller wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 9:22 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended >>>>>>> trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three >>>>>>> weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, >>>>>>> but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct >>>>>>> route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it >>>>>>> wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and >>>>>>> northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah? >>>>>>>
    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and
    go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place. >>>>>>
    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on
    that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is >>>>>> another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all >>>>>> the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, >>>>>> and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash
    Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive
    vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta >>>>>> admit. Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't
    even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about >>>>>> the great
    things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some
    seriously
    rough trail roads and they  didn’t look like they could
    make it over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions
    properly.  It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose
    gravel. But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer
    drop offs mostly.  I don't have the stomach for heights like I did
    in my 20's, that's for sure.  You come around one bend and see the
    trail going along the cliff in some areas and it is entirely
    unsupported. The cantilevered portions I just wanted to get through
    as quickly as I could so my belly would quit screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do.  If
    they do, you will be uncomfortable at times.

    As the old Indian said, "Endeavor to persevere."

    What?
    No, he was not a Native American back then - he was still an Indian,
    and he might even have died before he could become a Native American.


    So you allege but at the EOTDGF you have nothing remotely resembling
    proof.

    It's uniquely possible that you could be right, but in 1976 he
    self-identifies as Indian. ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Lone Watie : [realizes Josey has snuck up behind and pulled a gun on
    him] They said a man could get rich on reward money if he could kill you.

    Josey Wales : Seems like you was looking to gain some money here.

    Lone Watie : Actually, I was looking to gain an edge. I thought you
    might be someone who would sneak up behind me with a gun.

    Josey Wales : Where'd you ever get an idea like that? Besides it ain't supposed to be easy to sneak up behind an Indian

    Lone Watie : I'm an Indian, all right; but here in the nation they
    call us the "civilized tribe." They call us "civilized" because we're
    easy to sneak up on. White men have been sneaking up on us for years. ----------------------------------------------------------- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/characters/nm0313381

    --
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  • From kmiller@21:1/5 to bfh on Sun Nov 12 18:54:44 2023
    On 11/11/2023 8:30 PM, bfh wrote:
    kmiller wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 9:22 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended >>>>>>>> trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern >>>>>>>> Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but >>>>>>>> I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct >>>>>>>> route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too >>>>>>>> cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it >>>>>>>> wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah? >>>>>>>>
    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and >>>>>>> go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place. >>>>>>>
    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year? >>>>>>>
    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on >>>>>>> that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is >>>>>>> another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all >>>>>>> the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, >>>>>>> and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash >>>>>>> Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive >>>>>>> vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta >>>>>>> admit. Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in >>>>>> 2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't
    even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us about the >>>>>>> great
    things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some seriously >>>>> rough trail roads and they  didn’t look like they could
    make it over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions
    properly.  It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose
    gravel. But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer drop
    offs mostly.  I don't have the stomach for heights like I did in my >>>> 20's, that's for sure.  You come around one bend and see the trail
    going along the cliff in some areas and it is entirely unsupported.
    The cantilevered portions I just wanted to get through as quickly as
    I could so my belly would quit screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do.  If
    they do, you will be uncomfortable at times.

    As the old Indian said, "Endeavor to persevere."

    What?
    No, he was not a Native American back then - he was still an Indian,
    and he might even have died before he could become a Native American.


    So you allege but at the EOTDGF you have nothing remotely resembling
    proof.

    It's uniquely possible that you could be right, but in 1976 he self-identifies as Indian. ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Lone Watie : [realizes Josey has snuck up behind and pulled a gun on
    him]  They said a man could get rich on reward money if he could kill you.

    Josey Wales : Seems like you was looking to gain some money here.

    Lone Watie : Actually, I was looking to gain an edge. I thought you
    might be someone who would sneak up behind me with a gun.

    Josey Wales : Where'd you ever get an idea like that? Besides it ain't supposed to be easy to sneak up behind an Indian

    Lone Watie : I'm an Indian, all right; but here in the nation they call
    us the "civilized tribe." They call us "civilized" because we're easy to sneak up on. White men have been sneaking up on us for years. ----------------------------------------------------------- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/characters/nm0313381


    Hearsay. Inadmissible even in pasta court.

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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to kmiller on Mon Nov 13 01:54:44 2023
    kmiller wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:30 PM, bfh wrote:
    kmiller wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 9:22 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/11/2023 8:45 AM, George.Anthony wrote:
    bfh <redydog@rye.net> wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for
    extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly >>>>>>>>> three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern >>>>>>>>> Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before >>>>>>>>> leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The >>>>>>>>> most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too >>>>>>>>> cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, >>>>>>>>> but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, >>>>>>>>> Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern >>>>>>>>> Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ
    and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly >>>>>>>> beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that >>>>>>>>> area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now >>>>>>>> on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry. >>>>>>>> Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still
    has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking
    there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail
    Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel >>>>>>>> drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I
    gotta admit. Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in >>>>>>> 2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it.
    Didn't even
    need the Depends.

    Thanks for your wisdom from experience!

    Hope you have a great trip.  Report back and tell us
    about the great
    things you did!

    Some people like to take risks. I have seen vehicles on some
    seriously
    rough trail roads and they  didn’t look like
    they could make it over a
    speed bump. As you did, they somehow manage to make it.

    This trail is manageable equipment wise if your vehicle functions
    properly.  It is steep at times, and has some areas of loose >>>>> gravel. But going over rocks and boulders is not an issue here.
    The difficulty for me on this trail is the narrowness and sheer
    drop offs mostly.  I don't have the stomach for heights like I >>>>> did in my 20's, that's for sure.  You come around one bend and >>>>> see the trail going along the cliff in some areas and it is
    entirely unsupported. The cantilevered portions I just wanted to
    get through as quickly as I could so my belly would quit
    screaming at me.
    If heights don't bother you, it's a fairly easy thing to do. >>>>> If they do, you will be uncomfortable at times.

    As the old Indian said, "Endeavor to persevere."

    What?
    No, he was not a Native American back then - he was still an
    Indian, and he might even have died before he could become a
    Native American.


    So you allege but at the EOTDGF you have nothing remotely
    resembling proof.

    It's uniquely possible that you could be right, but in 1976 he
    self-identifies as Indian.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Lone Watie : [realizes Josey has snuck up behind and pulled a gun on
    him]  They said a man could get rich on reward money if he could
    kill you.

    Josey Wales : Seems like you was looking to gain some money here.

    Lone Watie : Actually, I was looking to gain an edge. I thought you
    might be someone who would sneak up behind me with a gun.

    Josey Wales : Where'd you ever get an idea like that? Besides it
    ain't supposed to be easy to sneak up behind an Indian

    Lone Watie : I'm an Indian, all right; but here in the nation they
    call us the "civilized tribe." They call us "civilized" because
    we're easy to sneak up on. White men have been sneaking up on us for
    years.
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/characters/nm0313381


    Hearsay. Inadmissible even in pasta court.

    I'll have my chef's lawyer call your chef's lawyer.

    --
    bill
    Theory don't mean squat if it don't work.

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  • From Frank Tabor@21:1/5 to bfh on Fri Nov 24 15:06:18 2023
    On 11/10/23 22:08, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife
    just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in 2004
    with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't even need
    the Depends.






    I was probably right behind him with a Dually Crew Cab pickup.

    --
    Frank

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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to Frank Tabor on Fri Nov 24 16:35:58 2023
    Frank Tabor wrote:
    On 11/10/23 22:08, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go
    to world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on
    that list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is
    another great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still
    has all the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking
    there, and some off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer
    Trail Road-Potash Road is a must do.  But you have to have a good
    4 wheel drive vehicle to do this incredible trail.  Scared the
    hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife just loved it.

    Hey. Stop with the fear mongering. I went down the Shafer Trail in
    2004 with the Nerdafari (RWD Safari van) - and back up it. Didn't
    even need the Depends.


    I was probably right behind him with a Dually Crew Cab pickup.

    You probably were........but I couldn't take my eyes off the road to
    check.

    --
    bill
    Theory don't mean squat if it don't work.

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  • From Ted Heise@21:1/5 to Frank Tabor on Thu Nov 30 13:20:25 2023
    On Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:06:18 -0500,
    Frank Tabor <ftabor@gmail.com> wrote:
    On 11/10/23 22:08, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 11/10/2023 9:46 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
    Hi all,

    My wife has a commitment that limits our opportunity for extended
    trips to summer.  That said, we could have nearly three weeks in
    early March, so I'm starting to think about a longer trip.

    We're in northern Indiana and thinking to head toward southern
    Utah.  We may not be able to de-winterize before leaving, but I'm
    hoping we could after driving the first day.  The most direct
    route would be through Colorado, but obviously that will be too
    cold for the trailer that time of year.

    If we swing down farther south we should find warmer temps, but it
    wil add miles of course.  Does northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
    northern NM make sense before swinging back up into southern Utah?

    Are there places we should see along that general route?

    If you do go south, you should consider stopping in Page, AZ and go to
    world famous Antelope Slot Canyon.  Incredibly beautiful place.

    We are thinking Arches, Zion, Bryce, and maybe others in that
    area.  Are these likely to be crowded that time of year?

    All 3 of those are gonna be busy, and Arches and Zion are now on that
    list you have to make reservation for entry.  Canyonlands is another
    great place down there that is not quite as busy, but still has all
    the good activities.  We've done quite a bit of hiking there, and some
    off roading. If you're an off-road guy, Shafer Trail Road-Potash Road
    is a must do.  But you have to have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to do
    this incredible trail.  Scared the hell outta me, I gotta admit.  Wife >> just loved it.

    I was keeping the immediate follow ups unread so I could update
    after making more detailed plans--or even the trip. But it seems
    they've expired from the server I use, so I'm following up to a
    later post.

    Just wanted to say thanks to all for the great input, I really
    appreciate it. Will post more when it's available.

    --
    Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> West Lafayette, IN, USA

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