Ex-Full-Time RVer
An online journal of my travels along with things I find interesting...
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Free Election Scam
Thomas Sowell does an outstanding job of describing "Everything Wrong with Our 'Democratic' Election System Today"...
Monday, March 17, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Drenching Rain
After a long period of drought, we are currently experiencing a heavy, drenching rain this evening...
We even got a vertical rainbow to celebrate the much needed rain...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Steep Descent
I took an OHV ride with my neighbors to Box Canyon via several ridges with 360 degree views of the surrounding area. I had intended to make a drone video of us going through the canyon, but high winds kept me grounded. Here's a video of Lance going down a very steep and gnarly slope...
Unfortunately, the camera never quite captures how intimidating an obstacle like this is
Sunday, February 02, 2025
RZR Pro R Factory
Just when I think side-by-side OHVs are beginning to be priced like a Jeep Rubicon, Polaris introduces their RZR Pro R Factory which has a suggested MSRP of $139,999...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Birthday Party
I attended a birthday party this evening for several of my neighbors. Bill turned 89 (does not looks a day over 88). Rene turned 75 (that's in Canadian years) and Missy hit the big 57 (barely legal in a 55+ park)...
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Bill, Missy, Rene |
The sad part of the event was realizing that I am one of the park's oldest residents. 😟
Saturday, January 04, 2025
Drought
We have not had any significant rain in almost five months. As a result the trails are covered with several inches of dust. Riders come back into the park looking like racoons. Hopefully, we have a lot of ground water as the ATV wash is being heavily used...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Winter Weather
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Christmas Goodies
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Depressing News
At my last physical, I was asked "are you depressed". I thought this was an unusual question until I realized that a number of seniors, particularly those who have lost their spouse, are lonely and depressed. Although I answered "no", I think the next time I am asked, I will say "yes, but only when I watch the news".
Monday, December 16, 2024
Mysterious Drones
Drones that weigh 0.55 lbs (250 grams) or more, whether they're used recreationally or commercially, are required by the FAA to have Remote ID which allows the government to locate the control station when a drone appears to be flying in an unsafe manner or where it is not allowed to fly. Either the government knows who owns/operates the drones or they are flying illegally and should be taken down.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Mysterious Visitor
Thursday, December 12, 2024
2024 Christmas Parade
Every year residents of the Arizonian RV Resort decorate their vehicles and drive around the park wishing everyone a Merry Christmas...
Saturday, December 07, 2024
Friday, December 06, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
Galaxy SmartTag2
Recently, an enclosed trailer with a paraglider inside was stolen from the park's storage area. With today's portable power tools, locks can easily be removed so I looked into tracking devices that would allow me to find my trailer if it is ever stolen. I wound up purchasing the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 which I paired with my Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone (Apple has their own AirTag for iPhones). These devices determine location using Bluetooth technology from other phones, so they are not as accurate as GPS trackers but they have a much longer battery life and are less expensive. Tonight, I had dinner in Gold Canyon and here is the track to and from the restaurant...
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As you can see, it is accurate enough to find a stolen vehicle and for less than $20 it is cheap insurance.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Dining After Dark
Sunday, November 17, 2024
96 Ranch Road
The 96 Ranch Road south of Florence, AZ got its name from an old abandoned ranch...
It appears to have been a nice home years ago |
Unfortunately, time and vandals have taken their toll...
On the way to the ranch, you pass a number of huge, 100+ year old saguaros including a very unique half-crested one...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Bitcoin Soaring
Bitcoin has been setting all time high price records since Trump was elected President. I started mining it years ago when it was $100 per coin. I now have ~$6000 (at current values) which I use to buy Amazon gift cards. If you have a high end computer with excellent cooling, may I recommend a Windows based program called Kryptex that mines cryptocurrency 24/7 and still allows you to use your computer for other purposes.
You can also purchase Bitcoin via sites like Coinbase, but remember it is highly volatile which makes it a risky investment; whereas mining has very little risk.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Bad Influence
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Backway To Mt Lemmon
I took the Jeep the backway to Mount Lemmon from Oracle, AZ. It's a crooked, dirt trail that requires a high clearance vehicle. Although I enjoyed the ride, there were not enough "WOW" moments for me to want to do it again anytime soon.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Fine Wine
My neighbor, Missy, works for a very wealthy individual in Wisconsin, who collects and drinks expensive wine. At the end of the summer, he gives her a bunch of bottles that he no longer wants. As a thank you for some work I did for her, she gave me two bottles of Ornellaia 2016. Out of curiosity, I went online and was able to find it on sale for only $279.99...
Not wanting to drink alone, I shared my good fortune with my other neighbors last night. Nothing like a $300 wine with your smashburgers. The sad part of the experience was I could not tell much of a difference between it and my $10 bottle with the screw top. Apparently, I do not have a sophisticated enough palate.