Lucky Larry Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Want sunny, dry, warm place to visit for 2-3 weeks; Island or Desert. Tent or floor. Prefer temp room. Has been climber, weak kneed, weak hiker, weak drinker, weakened wet constitution. Poor speller. Fly in & out. Low budget. Antagonizing replies, or ideas, gladly accepted. sickie Edited March 11, 2017 by Lucky Larry Quote
JasonG Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Los Barriles, Baja Sur. Fly into Cabo and rent a car, drive up and base out of Playa Norte for a couple weeks. Plenty of snorkeling,fishing, kiteboarding, and hiking within day range of the campground (which is right on the water and $10/night). Campground has well maintained bathroom/showers, laundry, WiFi. Walking distance to town. Good grocery nearby. I spent a couple weeks there with my family two winters ago (we drove from WA). I could have spent months. Quote
ivan Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 old geoff n' i are going out to red rawks for a week the first week of april - you can carry my beer Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 old geoff n' i are going out to red rawks for a week the first week of april - you can carry my beer Too short. Thanks. :[] Quote
ivan Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 you could always found a nice burro to settle down w/ out in the joshua trees n' stay as long as you like Quote
Pete_H Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 Don't come to 11worth it's been snowing every day since like November Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 you could always found a nice burro to settle down w/ out in the joshua trees n' stay as long as you like Lost count of the times been to JT. Takes more then I got left to go gorilla there. Met a hardy young fella that did though. Cold, snow, rain, wind, sun happens w/o warning, as well as, LA crowds and steady train of cars these days. The magic is still there I guess; just saying it's gone for me. Had chance years ago to meet locals at what's his names place but blew/snoozed it off. Even tried to get work at local shop but had no game compared to the kids. Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Don't come to 11worth it's been snowing every day since like November Thanks. Thought I was still a mountain man till this winter here in Portland proved me out to be a limp wimp. Definitely had enough ice and snow to last me to the grave. Still dream about it, not sure why, cause it's over rover. Something to do with pristine vestal virgin snow environment, me thinks. Something about white snow equals purity of soul? Tabla Rasa reboot? Edited March 9, 2017 by Lucky Larry Quote
G-spotter Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 Paging edward in the Snow Den, to the white phone please Quote
ivan Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 you could always found a nice burro to settle down w/ out in the joshua trees n' stay as long as you like Lost count of the times been to JT. Takes more then I got left to go gorilla there. Met a hardy young fella that did though. Cold, snow, rain, wind, sun happens w/o warning, as well as, LA crowds and steady train of cars these days. The magic is still there I guess; just saying it's gone for me. Had chance years ago to meet locals at what's his names place but blew/snoozed it off. Even tried to get work at local shop but had no game compared to the kids. i meant the j-trees of red rawks, but whatevers - guess you seen one american desert ye've seen them all - at least this one has groovy n' gaudy nearby public fountains to wash yer whites in Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 10, 2017 Author Posted March 10, 2017 you could always found a nice burro to settle down w/ out in the joshua trees n' stay as long as you like Lost count of the times been to JT. Takes more then I got left to go gorilla there. Met a hardy young fella that did though. Cold, snow, rain, wind, sun happens w/o warning, as well as, LA crowds and steady train of cars these days. The magic is still there I guess; just saying it's gone for me. Had chance years ago to meet locals at what's his names place but blew/snoozed it off. Even tried to get work at local shop but had no game compared to the kids. i meant the j-trees of red rawks, but whatevers - guess you seen one american desert ye've seen them all - at least this one has groovy n' gaudy nearby public fountains to wash yer whites in Not much Gorilla left for Red Rawks either. Thanks just the same Ivan Von Tailor of Rhythm Rhyme Quote
Pete_H Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 J Trees a great place for seeing famous climbers. I've met Bridwell and Alan Steck. And also Jim Beyer, who was into putting up A5 routes solo, like "Death of American Democracy," in the Fisher Towers. Good name. Quote
billcoe Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Just came back from Vegas and can't believe you're blowing off Ivans offer. I bet he'll even lead the hard pitches! It was 69-70 degrees and almost too warm on the south facing walls, which means that Black Velvet canyon should be prime time by April. Dry and warm were the watch words. Good stuff! Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Just came back from Vegas and can't believe you're blowing off Ivans offer. I bet he'll even lead the hard pitches! It was 69-70 degrees and almost too warm on the south facing walls, which means that Black Velvet canyon should be prime time by April. Dry and warm were the watch words. Good stuff! that sounds so nice! Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 Just came back from Vegas and can't believe you're blowing off Ivans offer. I bet he'll even lead the hard pitches! It was 69-70 degrees and almost too warm on the south facing walls, which means that Black Velvet canyon should be prime time by April. Dry and warm were the watch words. Good stuff! Thanks. Uh, it's wet and warm now. So aborted. Going Gorgeous. Hermit like. Quote
JasonG Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Climbing vacations are overrated. Head to the beach! Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 Climbing vacations are overrated. Head to the beach! Thanks. I had to stop climbing as me body, pinched nerves, neck and back, do not like. Plan to head Barriles nxt winter; nov, dec, jan, feb, march, april. My .soc.sec. kicks in nov. not much 500/mth. plan to meet local family. Think my little go further there. Quote
JasonG Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 You'll be in good company Larry. Ran into many ex-pat Americans and Canadians living down there for the winter. Super cheap living on a fixed income, sun every day, etc., etc. I could see spending at least Nov/Dec down there every winter. I still like skiing..... Take up kite boarding! Looks amazing and is one of the world's best spots to enjoy. I was jealous watching everyone. Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 26, 2017 Author Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) old geoff n' i are going out to red rawks for a week the first week of april - you can carry my beer I will if you buy me a ticket. Old Flipper. Edited March 26, 2017 by Lucky Larry Quote
ivan Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 if you start walking right now, i think we could meet you there Quote
Lucky Larry Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) if you start walking right now, i think we could meet you there Gee, uh, you give me too much credit? Doubt I wood even make it to Eugene. However, I am starting to feel the Love. Edited March 27, 2017 by Lucky Larry Quote
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