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Skipjack Joe
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Nena,
Mojave's got to be the windiest place in California. I don't know what it is about that place. We always stop there on the way to Death Valley. One
year it was sooo windy we had to walk leaning forward to make headway. I had to hold on to the youngest to get to Dennys. But on the way back -
volare.
My only beef with Dennys is that they never cut out the white center of the tomatos when them serve them. I don't why that bothers me, but I just had
to say it. You're left with a choice of either chewing around the tomato or just leaving them be. It's one of those unpleasant decisions you have to
make at Denny's.
I like the lake pictures the most. I can't believe how much ice there was on Topaz Lake. The area I float tubed seems to be under ice. There's a nice
coffee shop on the highway just past the spot you took the picture. Did you stop there?
Lee Vining is probably my favorite town in the Eastern Sierras - in the summertime. The picture of Mono Lake is my favorite in the series. It looks
wonderful with all that snow along the banks. Invigorating, you might say.
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Natalie Ann
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Yep, Paula, it was most deliciously cold. Even in the car I had wool sweaters spread over my legs and kept my ski hat and mittens on. Nice to
experience real winter after several years of missing it completely.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Invigorating, you might say. |
Clever, amigo.
Also Igor, I think you are a more discerning Denny's patron than I. It was Thanksgiving. Everything was closed including markets. I was thanking
the goddess and singing hallelujahs over the mere fact of my tomato being red and also tasting exactly like... a tomato.
nena
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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
I will be thinking of the pictures as we drive to Mammoth this coming Monday. I will check out BarBQ Bills. We are always looking for a place to eat
in Mojave, not easy to do. |
Baja12valve BarBQBill's is in Bishop, not Mojave. Right on the main drag on the left going north.
carpe diem!
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toneart
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Beautiful, Nena! Thank you.
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Baja12valve BarBQBill's is in Bishop, not Mojave. Right on the main drag on the left going north. |
Thanks for the update. I figured that out as I Googled it to see exactly where it was.
From the number of the responses, maybe there should be a sub-forum, "395"
Actually, I usually end up at Primos in Mojave. It seems that by the time I get there, I am ready for a bite. Bishop is too far to drive before
eating, although I like to stop at the Mountain Light Gallery. A friend of mine will be exhibiting there soon.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
From the number of the responses, maybe there should be a sub-forum, "395"
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Such a beautiful part of the world with such an interesting history and so many places to explore----and there do seem to be lots of fans here. One
of our favorite places. 
But I do prefer it with a little less weather than Nena's photos show---some weather, but not that much!
Mojave, has anyone ever been there when it was NOT windy?
Nena, I keep going back to the Topaz lake photo---just really love that one.
Diane
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Eating in the Mohave.
Domingo's in Boron.
Excellent Mexican Food stop, we drive out of the way from 395 west to Boron just to go there.
The owner was and probably still is the Mayor of Boron, nice guy.
Ken
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Natalie Ann
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It's looking like I need another trip down 395 - on a non-holiday weekend. Do all that exploring hoped for over the Thanksgiving holiday, eat well in
Bishop and Boron, visit the Mojave airplane museum. I'm also going to be sure to check the center of my tomato no matter where I eat, as well as to
nicely ask someone about the plethora of Bible quote signs. Already it's shaping up to be another fun trip.
nena
[Edited on 12-11-2009 by Natalie Ann]
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
Such a beautiful part of the world with such an interesting history and so many places to explore----and there do seem to be lots of fans here. One
of our favorite places.
I couldn't agree more. Lots to do there, lots to see, White Mountains, Manzanar, DV, Whitney (4x to the top), Mojave Road, the list is long. A
lifetime of exploring. I am not too sure if I hate the LA Dept of Water and Power for stealing all the water and ruining the valley, or by stealing
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I am not too sure if I hate the LA Dept of Water and Power for stealing all the water and ruining the valley, or by stealing all the water, they
preserved it in time. |
I also find that one troublesome for the same reasons. I have argued both sides of that one all by myself.
Nena, for a lesson in yard art, Keeler, just outside of Lone Pine is a must see. And they recently won a major law suit against the DWP for dust
abatement from the now dry lake---quite an operation going on there now.
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You Were Lucky
Great trip report, wonderful photos. Have to tell you that at that time of the year, you were lucky headed North.
For 15 years or so, a group of us spent Thanksgiving at Harrahs in Tahoe. We drove up from the LA/OC area. Approximately 1/3 of the time, there were
chains required above Bishop. Have any idea how long that trip is on chains from Bishop to Carson City? Long!! Slow!! The beauty of the surroundings
almost made up for a 15mph drive.
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bajalera
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Great tour, Natalie--thanks!
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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