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Glamorous new vacation property

STEVE IN SO CAL

By STEVE IN SO CAL
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STEVE IN SO CAL

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...OK, so it's a trailer. But it's right smack-dab in the middle of the best fishing, bird hunting, ohv riding and skiing in California.

After LA stole the water out of the Owens river in 1920, they were just ordered to rewater 62 miles of river between Big Pine and Owens Lake. This property lies right in the middle of the newly rewatered valley.

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Kudos to the environmentalists on this one (don't tell Paul I said that... :P )

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

realarch Grand Master

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Can't believe after all these years L.A. was ordered to rewater Owens. I don't know Steve, looks like something out of 'Erin Brockovitch'. When are you going back to Hawaii?

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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Hey ya'll, don't be a knockin  on them trailerz cuz I lives in wun.

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Its only a trailer if the wheels is a showin',  if its got a skirt, its a coach.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

STEVE IN SO CAL

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Can't believe after all these years L.A. was ordered to rewater Owens. I don't know Steve, looks like something out of 'Erin Brockovitch'. When are you going back to Hawaii?

Tim

Tim...never been to Hawaii. If I do, I'll get the same sickness that engulfed "the other Steve" on this board.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

STEVE IN SO CAL

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Bill...this is the one that I need you to talk me through when I fire up the gas furnace...soz I don't get all blowed up. It's been empty for three years. Hard to imagine a resort like this being vacant for that long.

Matt... I bet your 'coach' doesn't have pink sinks like mine

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Hey Matt is your 'coach' a  ret wun? Sorry Steve...I'm so confused! You do need to plan a trip to Hi. Will be there this coming week and will finally get to meet Bo and see his garden.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

DoomsDave Grand Master

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STEVE:

Gadzooks!

The glam quotient on that place is through the roof!

:P

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Mats Rising Star

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I like it Steve!  It looks like a great place to base out of.  Is that in Lone Pine?  And you're right, that's a great area for all sorts of outdoor activities.  

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Tad Grand Master

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did it come with a meth lab?  :)

actually in mexico I have stayed and worked out of much worse looking places, besides If I know Steve it'll be his next big project renovating and decking it all out!

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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If you smile when you see it, then it is plain danged beautiful.

I smiled.

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(STEVE IN SO CAL @ Feb. 28 2008,11:01)

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Bill...this is the one that I need you to talk me through when I fire up the gas furnace...soz I don't get all blowed up. It's been empty for three years. Hard to imagine a resort like this being vacant for that long.

Matt... I bet your 'coach' doesn't have pink sinks like mine

If you are on Natural gas, should be easy. If on propane or LP.......well, I gave you my cell, but make sure you have 911 programmed in..  :)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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It's in Independence...

Bill...it's propane. And it's a Coleman furnace.

Yes Tad, it's the next project, but I've still got about 3 months to go on the house remodel. I would for sure get the stink eye of all stink eyes from the misses if I started on the trailer before the house is done.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

STEVE IN SO CAL

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Local deer just outside town...

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The local elk herd...

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If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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Me and Rex with our limit of chukar and quail.....

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If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

Tad Grand Master

Tad

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saweeeeettt whats the bag limit on quail?

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

STEVE IN SO CAL

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saweeeeettt whats the bag limit on quail?

10....if the game warden's around... :P

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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(palmotrafficante @ Feb. 28 2008,20:48)

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saweeeeettt whats the bag limit on quail?

Hmmm,  I am counting 10.  Placing my bet's on that number.

Steve, can't tell who has the bigger smile, you or the dog.

Edit - Danged Steve, you beat me too it.  Had to take a dig on Tad on that one.

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I had those birds by 11 a/m. Rex was only about 16 months old, he pointed and retrieved the first two chukar about 20 min into the hunt. Then I put his mama and uncle on the ground, and got all the quail in short order. As we were driving up to the spot where the photo was taken for an early lunch, a covey of 30 chukar flew across the trail. I jumped out and loosed mama and uncle again. One dog goes on point...I shoot, and while it's being retrieved, I notice the other dog on point..shoot again, dog goes for retrieve, now the first dog has dropped his retrieve and is on point again. I got my last four chukar, and my buddies got six more from that covey...with dogs pointing and retrieving as fast as they could. It was a bird hunters dream....

So yes, I was proud of my dogs.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

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Here's the uncle, Robbie. He died of kidney failure on a Nevada hunt about 4 years later. Died doing what he loved....

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If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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(STEVE IN SO CAL @ Feb. 28 2008,21:48)

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Here's the uncle, Robbie. He died of kidney failure on a Nevada hunt about 4 years later. Died doing what he loved....

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Great picture.  We should all be so fortunate as to die doing what we love, or at least die doing who we love.  :)

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iwan Mentor

iwan

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Steve,

Is the Firehouse Grill or something with a similar name still down there?  I was exploring down in Inyo county and we drove home via 395 and Yosemite.  I remember eating some good steak somewhere in that area, but that was at least 10 years ago.

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

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The only place to eat in Independence is a Subway sandwich shop. You must go to Bishop or Lone Pine for a real sit down meal. Both of those towns are bit commercialized for my needs. I can go out to eat in Fallbrook.

Independence has a population of less than 400. It's the Inyo county seat, and LADWP as well as Caltrans have operations there. However, a good percentage of the residents are part time...using it as a jumping off point for recreational stuff.

Inyo county is 98% public or municiply owned land, 2% privately owned.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

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Here's a video link as to what's going on in the Owens Valley...

http://linder.com/archives/16

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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Yep, we didn't do the upgrade to pink sinks, we really wanted to but could not afford it :D

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

cfkingfish Grand Master

cfkingfish

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Steve, what caliber rifle are you using for your small game?

Christian Faulkner

Venice, Florida - South Sarasota County.

www.faulknerspalms.com

 

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Matt...not only did I upgrade to the pink sinks, but I got the 'Antique finish' as well !!!

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

osideterry Grand Master

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Robert - There is a place south of Lone Pine I hit every time I go through their. Real rustic looking, with mounted animal trophies all around. I think it's called Ranchhouse Grill or something like that. The best chicken-fried steak in California in my opinion, and I lived in Missouri and Texas until I was 27.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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Couple of bird dogs thinking they got the good sleep spot....NOT

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Rex at 9yo, and Newt at 6yo..

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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Creek making its way out of the Eastern Sierra..

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Local fishing spot...

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If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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Christian...I shoot a Browning O/U 20 gauge with 24" barrels.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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Matt...not only did I upgrade to the pink sinks, but I got the 'Antique finish' as well !!!

That is sweet. I better not show that pic to the wife.

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

iwan Mentor

iwan

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Terry,

I googled the place and it is no longer in existance.  Apparently it wasn't highly rated when it went under (duh).  Ten plus years ago they had killer steaks though.  It was built in an old fire house, hence the name.

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Dear Steve  :)

thanks for the visuals..very picturisque and i feel the cool air blowing over me..the stills have come out very life like.and that caravan kind of touring bus looks fabulous.

and your pets seem to be enjoying the vacation... :)

wish to see more from that location...Please !

thanks & love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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Kris, it is very stationary right now.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Dear Bill  :)

thanks for the information and where is our friend Paul ? i do not see or hear much from him these days...! is he gone to indonesia ?

lots of love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Naw, he's around, He, Matty and I had Buffalo burgers last night....

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Iam gald to hear that bill and convey my regards to him....

love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

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(STEVE IN SO CAL @ Mar. 02 2008,12:35)

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Matt...not only did I upgrade to the pink sinks, but I got the 'Antique finish' as well !!!

That is sweet. I better not show that pic to the wife.

Yes...women get exited about such things. When my wife first saw the beautiful sinks, she teared up and said things like "How could you.." and "You'll rue the day" (Rue is a shade of pink, I think). Then she got all hip and started using words like 'fool' and doing some weird dance moves.

So, you're right...don't show your wife.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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