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Adventures on the 395 - Alabama Hills, Reward Mine, Laurel Lakes & Bodie Ghost Town

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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
long time no see!! hope you're doing well and we look forward to the day when you can start wheeling again
No one more so then myself, trust me! I don't know if you remember a thread I had started a while ago about HHO? Well I've been kinda following some blogs and testimonials and such on it and, well, it's become a huge growing trend for do it yourselfers. People are making some awesome hydrogen producing contraptions and getting great results from them... I'm thinking that I could go get another JK, put in a HHO kit for myself and become one with the universe again ! LOL!!! I've been fine WOL. Thanks for the wishes! Fresh out of school now and ready for the paramedic big leagues. But after looking at your pictures, I don't even want to live here anymore..... Got any job hook-ups in Cali???
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by fish
missed you guys too.ahh yes good ole blue moon and an oronge ....refreshing! hey,i had some yesterday by the pool with a slice of peach in it ,you have to try that....yummy!

News Flash : I found American Honey at our local Albertsons......was just checking out their liquor section and low and behold there it was like a bright shining light
yeah july trip sounds doable.let me know some dates and i will try to schedule it off.
yum!! i'm gonna have to give albertsons a look

as far as dates go, no problem, we'll try to put some together as soon as we can and let you know.

Originally Posted by 2K1TJ
Beautifu shots!

When I first read "Alabama Hills" I thought you guys were on a road trip down this way.
LOL!! maybe one of these days

Originally Posted by HITMONEY
Thats it dammit!

This is the straw that broke the strippers back!!

I am quitting my job and moving.
come on out - we'll leave the light on for ya
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubimon
Actually I heard it is not that scary further in. Here is a picture that was taken once you get inside!








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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bOLsAK=3
No one more so then myself, trust me! I don't know if you remember a thread I had started a while ago about HHO? Well I've been kinda following some blogs and testimonials and such on it and, well, it's become a huge growing trend for do it yourselfers. People are making some awesome hydrogen producing contraptions and getting great results from them... I'm thinking that I could go get another JK, put in a HHO kit for myself and become one with the universe again ! LOL!!! I've been fine WOL. Thanks for the wishes! Fresh out of school now and ready for the paramedic big leagues. But after looking at your pictures, I don't even want to live here anymore..... Got any job hook-ups in Cali???
glad to hear you're doing well. as far as jobs go, if you were a cop, i do know a few out here but unfortunately, i don't know too many people in your line of work. sorry.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubimon
Actually I heard it is not that scary further in. Here is a picture that was taken once you get inside!








. The mine definitely had it's own natural air conditioning, it was like walking into a mall.
100+ outside and a cool 60 degrees inside. It was a much needed relief from the hot sun that afternoon.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BCarr
Definitely post up any July trips you guys are thinking of. I've got knee surgery coming up and some time off to take. I need a break.
will do. we're heading up this weekend but will try to post a list before then.

btw - your JK looked cool with the rear doors off
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
if you don't mind me asking, where are you located now - i mean, is it safe to assume based on your comments that you are not in the area anymore?
I'm in the Colorado Springs area now, but spent 20 years in the Orange County area. I was president of the Dirt Devils of Southern California for two years but a member for seven. As part of that club I explored many/most of the trails in SoCal from the Mojave Road to the Hammers. The Dirt Devils adopted Crab Flat/Dishpan Springs trail. I drove my old CJ with that club.

They're great people and I know they have at least two or three JK owners now. I'm looking forward to building my JK and taking it back to Cali for a vacation/Jeep run.

If the Wayoflife Group ever decides to pass up Moab and come to Colorado, I'd like to tag along.

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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
Our campsite along Laurel Creek at dawn...


Look up the trail ahead up towards Laurel Lakes...


Couple of shots of the beautiful Iris' in the area...




shot from the nearby meadow...
would a small trailer make it behind my jk on the laural creek trail?

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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kkjk
would a small trailer make it behind my jk on the laural creek trail?
first off, i don't think you'll be able to get up the trail until late july. was just up there a few weeks back and there was snow all the way down to the 395. whenever it's like this, there are big snow drifts blocking the trail late into the summer.

having said that, you can probably get up to the creek without any problems but, it's hard enough trying to neogtiate the switchbacks in a 4-door toward the lakes. i seriously doubt you can go that far with a trailer.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Excuse my ignorance but what is the closet Civilized city to these trails or state? As you can see I am from the deep south and I would love to make a trip out that way. I could just lay on that boulder over looking the lake for days upon days. Absolutely amazing!
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