Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1075 – June 11, 2020, 12:14:04 am "My first trips to Catalina were from Newport Bay using a 15 1/2 foot Zodiac, a 32 mile crossing in a inflatable with an outboard. I would take all my dive gear, camping gear, food, and booze and camp at Two Harbors. It was REAL close to the water. Fog, ferries, and freighters were frightening. When I explained that I wanted to take the children, Cyndy decided it was time to buy a bigger boat. We bought a little 20 foot open Skipjack and took the whole family, a German Shepherd, food, camping gear, dive and camera gear, in a very overloaded boat. We rarely had more than 8 inches of freeboard in the open ocean. We anchored off the island, pulled a tarp over the boat, cooked on a Coleman stove on the engine box, hung wet towels all over the boat, and all five of us and the dog slept under the tarp. We took my youngest daughter in that boat when she was 5 months old. (When she was 2 1/2 years old, we would tie a rope to her life preserver mid-channel and let her swim around the boat.) It wasn't very smart, but no one died and we had some great times! Harold" Harold-You are truly a "Wild Man"... and, I might add, a kindred spirit. A 15 foot inflatable from Newport to Catalina? I am so glad to meet you, but I feel if we had met when we were younger we may not have lived through the experiences!Here are some photos of our 20+ years launching 12 foot "tin boats" along the Baja California coastline. No need for a launch ramp if you can carry the small boat, and later the outboard motor, down to the sand. This allowed coastal access with a boat to many areas of the coast where larger boats could not access. So many great experiences in the remote areas of the peninsula. Dinner came from the sea each night and entertainment was purely natural. We often followed the Dorado (our favorite for years ) migration up the Sea of Cortez side during the months of July and August. We sometimes "species fished", attempting to catch as much variety as possible, identify them with the 5 fish identification books we brought along, and release them, keeping only one fish for dinner at the end of the day. We started unintentionally hooking larger fish such as Sailfish and Marlin but we rarely landed them until we started to get serious about landing these "big ones". We developed techniques where we were towed, sometimes for more than an hour, before we released these billfish. The release technique was delicate as these fish can be dangerous and we were right at water level in the small boats...took us some time to get it right... but what a "hoot" to see them swim away...Bill 8 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1076 – June 13, 2020, 09:49:17 am Spotted on my daily walk ........As an aside if you'd like to see how 'smart' these little fellows are enjoy this rather long vidhttps://youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGg 8 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1077 – June 13, 2020, 12:55:49 pm Quote from: colddog - June 13, 2020, 09:49:17 amSpotted on my daily walk .......As an aside if you'd like to see how 'smart' these little fellows are enjoy this rather long vidhttps://youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGgDoes your neighborhood have a squirrel problem?We have both tree and ground squirrels, fun to watch but they can be destructive little creatures. When they start causing problems digging up potted plants on our patio or plants in the yard, the squirrel feeder/relocation device comes out, baited with peanut butter to entice them with peanut butter, something they can't resist.Next stop, a nearby park or wildlands.Amazon.com : Havahart 1030 Live Animal Two-Door Rabbit, Squirrel, Skunk, and...My biggest fear is catching a skunk.Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1078 – June 13, 2020, 01:31:55 pm Quote from: colddog - June 13, 2020, 09:49:17 amSpotted on my daily walk ........As an aside if you'd like to see how 'smart' these little fellows are enjoy this rather long vidhttps://youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGgGlen, that clip was hilarious. Made my morning.Chris 2 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1079 – June 13, 2020, 01:56:50 pm Quote from: HiLola - June 10, 2020, 11:07:58 pmOur elk like to play ball."Who's on first..." One of my all-time favorites, & I care nothing about baseball. Abbott & Costello Who's On First - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fgLynne 1 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1080 – June 15, 2020, 07:45:27 pm Saw this wildflower on our walk today. What it is I have no idea as I’ve never seen it before. Unusual as it seems to have no leaves on the plant. 5 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1081 – June 15, 2020, 08:18:34 pm I think it's a Sego Lily, but the wildflower gurus on the forum will know! 2 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1082 – June 15, 2020, 08:41:01 pm Wild Turkeys in my yard (sideways sorry) 2 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1083 – June 15, 2020, 08:47:54 pm Joans response led me to this... https://youtu.be/U4qDeCArBvwVery interesting. Remember Euell Gibbons? Carried his book with me everywhere I backpacked. Stalking the Wild Asparagus, Field Guide Edition Stalking the Wild Asparagus, Field Guide Edition: Euell Gibbons, Margaret F....Might even have my original copy.Kent 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1084 – June 15, 2020, 09:08:59 pm I feel the world has gotten a little too "wild" for me now...I need to get a "Wilderness Permit" and regroup my thoughts...heading into the naturally wild part of California from Kearsarge Pass in the Eastern Sierra Mountains...© Bill Benson 5 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1086 – June 15, 2020, 09:32:52 pm Quote from: HiLola - June 15, 2020, 07:45:27 pmSaw this wildflower on our walk today. What it is I have no idea as I’ve never seen it before. Unusual as it seems to have no leaves on the plant.My first thought was Mariposa Lily, looking up it and Sego Lily came up with this:TAKE YOUR PICKTime to head uphill in the Sierras to follow the wildfleurs.Joel 1 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1087 – June 15, 2020, 10:42:08 pm I don’t think the Sego Lily is a native California wildflower. Couldn’t find it in my resource website.https://calscape.org/loc-35.1591,-118.6284(Bear%20Valley%20Springs,%20ca)/cat-All-Plants/ord-popular/vw-list/np-0/page-4?&poploc=1&srchcr=sc5ee827399684d
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1088 – June 16, 2020, 10:57:34 am Quote from: HiLola - June 15, 2020, 07:45:27 pmSaw this wildflower on our walk today. What it is I have no idea as I’ve never seen it before. Unusual as it seems to have no leaves on the plant.It is definitely one of the many species of Calochortus. It looks like it may be the Butterfly Mariposa (Calochortus venustus) , which is found around California. We would always look for the Catalina Mariposa Lily when we went looking for spring wildflowers on Figueroa Mountain in the San Raphael Range of the Santa Ynez Valley.I used to know a woman that was trying to photograph all species of Calochortus for a wildflower book. I don't know if she even finished it though.Art 3 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1089 – June 16, 2020, 07:33:09 pm Thanks, Art. Will look into that species a little closer.
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1090 – June 16, 2020, 11:02:57 pm Took a drive over to visit our son in Atascadero and decided to take a ride to the Pozo area and have a picnic since the Pozo Saloon was closed.Driving around, saw a sign for the FAA radar site so just had to check it out! 2 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1091 – June 16, 2020, 11:39:48 pm Sunset in Morro Bay. Not a bad view from our room! 2 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1092 – June 21, 2020, 09:36:39 am Five hours uphill only 45 minutes back down 3 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1093 – June 22, 2020, 01:03:28 am When traveling in the Lazy Daze and in an appropriate location, Cyndy and I have been known to hone our pistol marksmanship skills. Used plastic water bottles full of tap water placed from 15 yards to 100 yards make good targets. After we perforate them all, we clean up the litter and move on.All of us wear proper hearing protection: 6 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1094 – June 22, 2020, 01:55:01 am Harold,Around my neck of the woods, there are a lot of M-80’s going off well into the night. Absolutely sends one of our dogs into a nervous fit.I’ve thought of using foam ear plugs to lessen her pain. We’ve tried Rescue Remedy for pets with limited results.Not sure she would keep shooting hearing protection on all night. But it may be worth a try. Seems to work for you.Kent 1 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1095 – June 22, 2020, 11:06:55 am "...sends one of our dogs into a nervous fit."Just last night some idiot was pre-testing his fireworks to see if they'd be good for the 4th!Cedar goes ballistic when that happens and I have to shut him in my bedroom to provide him a safe haven.
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1096 – June 22, 2020, 09:28:13 pm I spent 21 consecutive 4th of July fireworks shows in our bathroom with each one of 3 consecutive German Shepherds. I turned up the stereo to mask the noise and held the trembling dog till the show was over.Tug isn't spooked by loud noises. Jackrabbit hunting with my son and the dogs will be next. 3 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1097 – June 25, 2020, 12:44:42 pm Quote from: BILL BENSON - June 15, 2020, 09:08:59 pmI feel the world has gotten a little too "wild" for me now...I need to get a "Wilderness Permit" and regroup my thoughts...heading into the naturally wild part of California from Kearsarge Pass in the Eastern Sierra Mountains...© Bill BensonBrings back memories of my youth. In my teens a friend and I backpacked over that after hitchhiking from LA to the east trailhead. We then spent nine days hiking and camping to come out at Kings Canyon and hitch home from there.We brought fishing poles and a gram of hash for our only supplies thinking we’d live off the land. We did eat lots of fish but learned the hard way you can starve eating fish. Thankfully older wiser backpackers took pity on us and gave us a little food now and then. Others traded a hit off the pipe for a candy bar. Being young and stupid was great fun. 3 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1098 – June 25, 2020, 02:20:38 pm At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar right now. Hard to see, but if you look to the left of the telephone pole you’ll see three helicopters flying over. 1 Likes
Re: What's In Your Camera? Reply #1099 – June 25, 2020, 02:23:29 pm At 17 years old, my buddy and I decided it would be a good idea to camp on the north coast of California with nothing but our camping and diving gear, lots of wine, and basic cooking gear, but no food. We intended to live off the ocean for three days. When we arrived, the ocean was whipped into a frenzy with a major storm, huge muddy waves, no visibility and no spearfishing. It didn't occur to us to check the weather.We ended up collecting limpets in the tide pools and frying them in butter. After about 20 each, we discovered that each one had a commensal annelid worm coiled around the muscle inside the limpet's shell. We had probably eaten 20 of them each by that time.After a good drunk and a great meal of limpets and worms, we decided to start driving south and stop when the sun came out. We stopped in sunny Laguna Beach, CA and I discovered that the ocean was warm, smooth and clear, and the girls wore halter tops and had tan feet.I went home but eventually moved south and I'm still here. No more limpet meals, though.Harold 4 Likes
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