"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2019 at 16:10 • Filed to: None
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"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2019 at 16:10 • Filed to: None | 6
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I’ve made it to Joshua tree national park. It’s midday and I haven’t died of heat stroke yet so it’s actually pretty nice out. I just ate my lunch (Costco chicken and some chips) and set up my shade under a tree. Decent shade in this campground from all of the Joshua trees around. Definitely gonna be a good spot for stars later too with plenty of open clear sky and nothing around for miles.
It’s actually a relatively pleasant temperature here, especially in the shade with a nice breeze flowing. It’s mid 90s but it’s just after 1300 so it shouldn’t get too much hotter. I plan on driving through the park and taking some short walks to see the touristy stuff. I figured originally that I would just chill in the shade and relax till dark but this really isn’t bad at all. Strenuous hike might suck but I don’t need to do that to feel accomplished lol.
Campground has water, which is a pretty rare thing around these parts of the desert. Not entirely sure it’s potable but generally I can assume a pump like that with clear water coming out is drinking water. Still shouldn’t need it unless I stay another day anyways. Just paid for the one night but if the weather is similar tomorrow, then I think I can make it for another night under the stars.
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/23/2019 at 16:43 |
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It’s because a Joshua “Tree” is not a tree, it’s a weird mutant yucca.
Have fun out there. That wind and a little shade really does cool you down well, provided you’re drinking enough water.
Kiltedpadre
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08/23/2019 at 17:05 |
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The blue handle is typically used as a marker for potable water. Given that it’s at a national park they’re more likely to adhere to the industry color guidelines.
If you use the tap I would let it run for a few minutes before filling water bottles. If you have Lysol wipes I’d even considered wiping down the nozzle if it looks like it hasn’t been used recently.
pip bip - choose Corrour
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08/24/2019 at 06:38 |
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weird tree?
Norfolk I sland pine
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
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08/24/2019 at 12:10 |
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Lol that tree looks fake. Like I've seen antenna towers camouflaged to look like trees which were more real looking than that!