Panamint Valley, California
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Desert clan from every walk of life
Women with ‘can do’ spirits
Some shy and quiet, some not so
Men with character and
just plain ‘characters’
Helpful or cantankerous,
Poor or rich, young and old.
Comrades living and playing
In extreme temperature
And barren terrain
Fighting spirits
Rugged individualism
Red light districts, playful teasing
Love of history
And the pioneer way
Ripened stories shared.
Facts interspersed with fiction
I listen and hear echos of
When handshakes
Were contracts
And silent prayers
Were valued
When nomads moved
Across the desert
With lightened loads
These are but snapshots,
Each picture a new dimension of the same
Passing on the light and traditions of old
When relaxing on the porch
Or the mountaintop
The history of the world
Can be viewed
In cacti,old mines and rocks
MDCox
2009
Desert clan from every walk of life
Women with ‘can do’ spirits
Some shy and quiet, some not so
Men with character and
just plain ‘characters’
Helpful or cantankerous,
Poor or rich, young and old.
Comrades living and playing
In extreme temperature
And barren terrain
Fighting spirits
Rugged individualism
Red light districts, playful teasing
Love of history
And the pioneer way
Ripened stories shared.
Facts interspersed with fiction
I listen and hear echos of
When handshakes
Were contracts
And silent prayers
Were valued
When nomads moved
Across the desert
With lightened loads
These are but snapshots,
Each picture a new dimension of the same
Passing on the light and traditions of old
When relaxing on the porch
Or the mountaintop
The history of the world
Can be viewed
In cacti,old mines and rocks
MDCox
2009
"The Food Excelled"
In regards to Air conditioning in select rooms, another refreshed traveler exclaimed. "I Felt like I was sleeping in a peaceful Sierra meadow in the fall"
These reasons, and a fine staff have made Panamint Springs Resort a destination of choice for outdoor aficionados from all walks of life.
Gas, food, motel, and tent/RV camping available year round.
Visit them here
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Extra
For up to date Death Valley weather and road conditions
The Morning Report
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Stay Out, Stay Alive
Venturing in and around abandoned or active mines and buildings has been found to be hazardous to the health. We feel compelled to ask our readers who find themselves in the vicinity of such workings to please use the utmost caution in retreating from those dangerous areas.
In regards to Air conditioning in select rooms, another refreshed traveler exclaimed. "I Felt like I was sleeping in a peaceful Sierra meadow in the fall"
These reasons, and a fine staff have made Panamint Springs Resort a destination of choice for outdoor aficionados from all walks of life.
Gas, food, motel, and tent/RV camping available year round.
Visit them here
_____________________
Extra
For up to date Death Valley weather and road conditions
The Morning Report
_________________
Stay Out, Stay Alive
Venturing in and around abandoned or active mines and buildings has been found to be hazardous to the health. We feel compelled to ask our readers who find themselves in the vicinity of such workings to please use the utmost caution in retreating from those dangerous areas.
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Valley Happenings
Spring Fling 2009 was another great success. Trip reports can be seen by clicking this link.
Happy birthday to George Novak! George turned 90 years young on April 25th. Be sure to wish him your best the next time you stop in at the Ballarat General Store.
Spring Fling 2009 was another great success. Trip reports can be seen by clicking this link.
Happy birthday to George Novak! George turned 90 years young on April 25th. Be sure to wish him your best the next time you stop in at the Ballarat General Store.
