John, my Darwin plans are firmed up. I should hit Olancha between 9:30-10am Wednesday. PM me your ph # so I can call you if there's a problem.
FJ40 Cross-Country Expedition: Will YOU join us???
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John, my Darwin plans are firmed up. I should hit Olancha between 9:30-10am Wednesday. PM me your ph # so I can call you if there's a problem.
Sounds good. PM on the way.
So Olancha, Wednesday 10/18 between 9:30-10am. How about we meet at the only cafe in town on the west side of 395. Not sure of the name but am sure you are familiar with it.
I'd heard the lower part of the old route was closed, thanks for confirming. I found this on the Internet:
Driving Directions: La Bajada Mesa is located as the crow flies approximately 18 miles from downtown Santa Fe, NM. From the intersection of Cerrillos Road and Paseo de Peralta in downtown Santa Fe, proceed five 5 miles southwest on Cerrillos to Airport Road and turn right. Take Airport Road toward the Santa Fe Airport about 3.1 miles to where it turns into County Road 56. Continue 3.3 miles on County Road 56 to County Road 56C and take a hard right turn, heading up the slope to the west. Stay on County Road 56C, which will loop around to the left and turn into Forest Road 24. Proceed on Forest Road 24 for about 7 miles to the edge of the escarpment, on Santa Fe National Forest land.
Without being able to drive down and through to Bernalillo it would probably make for too long of a day because of the out and back from Santa Fe. We might have to head up into the Jemez and over to Cuba, or maybe into the mountains and down FR 289 to Cochiti and Bernalillo.
The Ranch House. No problem meeting there, but I am having breakfast with a friend in Mohave, and lunch with the honorary mayor of Darwin, so I wouldn't be up for more than a drink at the Ranch House.
It is a nicer backdrop for photo-ops, for sure.
Did you ever read my story "Arriving in Olancha"?
It is a nicer backdrop for photo-ops, for sure.
Did you ever read my story "Arriving in Olancha"?
Both of those routes are good, going up FR 289 tomorrow actually to camp with the fam. Maybe we could meetup near Hwy. 4 if you have the time?
Mark, I 'might' have read your story ''Arriving in Olancha", was it in Toyota Trails many moons ago? Either way, is there any chance you could bring along some 'copy' of your story? I sometimes have the memory of a strobe light, so I would enjoy reading it again.
It's on Mark's site, Item 8. under Collected Stories, I read it not too long ago and enjoyed it.
Ah yes, maybe that's where I read it...many moons ago. Thanks.
Heading there now, we should be there by noon. We could meet on 289 where it intersects with 36. Does this work for you?
Today and tomorrow...
Today and tomorrow...
I understand your frustration - for as many 40s there are in Arizona, there sure weren't a whole lot to participate in this cross-country relay - it took me almost a month to find a hand-over to get the Baton further west
oh well
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@ginmtb I'm now firm on meeting you at Mono Lake on 10/28. Meet up at the FS Visitor Center, on 395 @ the north end of Lee Vining?
Thanks, John
@John McVicker i just found out we need to push out the trip to the following weekend due to the fires in Sonoma County as one guy has been impacted by it and is helping with the relief efforts on 10/28-29. Does 11/4 work for you? Sorry for the change!
Is that the visitor center at 1 Visitor Center Drive in Lee vining? If so that works, should make for a nice photo op hand off.
We’ll let you know on time as it is a pretty long haul and I think we will try to get some iconic shots in Yosemite on the way to Mono Lake. Is there a good or bad time frame for you?
The next briefcase hand-off will be this weekend, to @Reznugget in Chinle, AZ. My wife and I are looking forward to three days of exploring the surrounding area. I've flown over the area many, many times over the past 33 years, but I've never driven or hiked in the area.
Yes, on the Visitor Center location...it sits back from the hiway but you can't miss it. As far as time goes no problem, just let me know what works for you guys and we will make it work.