tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post5815571055192787938..comments2024-03-28T22:28:47.257-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): A ROUGH AND TUMBLE DRIVE AND HIKE IN ARIZONA’S CABEZA PRIETAAl Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-5882668262482573312012-04-10T01:13:15.980-04:002012-04-10T01:13:15.980-04:00It was the pictures of your boondocking locations ...It was the pictures of your boondocking locations that kept us going through two years of sometimes-discouraging preparation to full-time. We learned a lot from park dwellers, but that's not where our hearts were. Some nights Annie would fire up your blog and show me a picture, and we would just gaze at it rapturously for a few minutes.<br /><br />That means: don't stop.<br /><br />Roxanne<br /><a href="http://thegoodluckduck.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Good Luck Duck</a>¡Vizcacha!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16393596414436899815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-44811192783027250032011-12-01T22:38:00.486-05:002011-12-01T22:38:00.486-05:00Al -- Have you tried airing down your tires before...Al -- Have you tried airing down your tires before heading out on those rocky roads? That's what we do (Dave takes them down to between 12 & 15 lbs). Makes a HUGE difference in the bouncing & jouncing.<br /><br />Of course, you have to take a pump along to air back up when you get back to the pavement...Renee and Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-35892213890110536952011-12-01T17:16:03.293-05:002011-12-01T17:16:03.293-05:00Shame on the complainer. Keep on blogging about wh...Shame on the complainer. Keep on blogging about what you want to blog about. I'm learning a lot about boondocking from you as that's what my hubby and I will be doing when we get out on the road. Love your photo's! <br /><br />Happy trails...Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-34080359942949039052011-12-01T11:32:28.046-05:002011-12-01T11:32:28.046-05:00"It has been brought to my attention that fro..."It has been brought to my attention that from time to time I get myself just a little too over the top, a little too enthusiastic, and a little too excitedly opinionated about my love of the boon docking lifestyle. It has been suggested it is a topic I talk about too much."<br /><br />The complainer needs to forget your blog until you get back to Bayfield. There is a time and place for everything.Edhttp://edwardfrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-5792969214211691332011-12-01T10:04:18.794-05:002011-12-01T10:04:18.794-05:00I am late but gotta put my two cents in.Keep blogg...I am late but gotta put my two cents in.Keep blogging about whatever you want,but please don't stop writing about boondocking.as you know we boondock almost exclusively and we wouldn't be enjoying this lifestyle if it wasn't for your blog.Last year I think we only camped in places you had blogged about,Jean and Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106819454019297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-70642610469331865452011-11-30T22:52:00.807-05:002011-11-30T22:52:00.807-05:00I"m with all the rest: Don't listen to th...I"m with all the rest: Don't listen to the critic. You are just fine.<br /><br />There's an interesting book about this area, the Border Patrol, the illegals. It's The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea. This book was a finalist for the '05 Pulitzer. <br /><br />EmjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-32946052382981333212011-11-30T21:22:07.630-05:002011-11-30T21:22:07.630-05:00Here, Here there are far too few folks out there b...Here, Here there are far too few folks out there boondocking and writing about it. This is your Blog, keep writing about what you want and we'll keep readin'Barry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376832633474690220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-8112089154929949372011-11-30T19:57:08.514-05:002011-11-30T19:57:08.514-05:00Well I, completely and utterly, disagree with anyo...Well I, completely and utterly, disagree with anyone who said that you are spending too much time talking about boondocking. Well, DUH!! That is what you are doing right now!!! <br /><br />For those of us who, someday, want to do this, your Blog is a never ending fountain of knowledge. I have learned so much from you!!<br /><br />If the naysayers prefer to read about people staying in RV resorts and full service parks, then they are more than free to read the thousands of Blogs about that!!<br /><br />Please do not stop writing the way you always have, or about anything that your little heart desires-- the rest of us enjoy reading about it. And passionate writing wins my vote any day!!!<br /><br />~ Your avid reader ~<br /><br />Sheila :)Sheila ~ INUA Kennelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00763824729121906271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-13050807607727472082011-11-30T19:44:10.606-05:002011-11-30T19:44:10.606-05:00I also agree with the above comments. The main re...I also agree with the above comments. The main reason I read your Blog is because you boondock. Always looking for tips and safe places to camp.<br /><br />Also, Jeeze, you guys must be in great shape to have done that hike !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-85835589514439993682011-11-30T18:28:07.913-05:002011-11-30T18:28:07.913-05:00Ditto!Ditto!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-67783768639240257832011-11-30T14:01:54.333-05:002011-11-30T14:01:54.333-05:00I think I will just x2 everything everyone has sai...I think I will just x2 everything everyone has said.<br />I could add:<br /><br />Do It Now! That includes blogging about boondocking.cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624784808773592019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-3216212167801080542011-11-30T11:39:45.378-05:002011-11-30T11:39:45.378-05:00Alllll righty then...HELLO!!! to those who are try...Alllll righty then...HELLO!!! to those who are trying to edit your blog..Boon docking is a part of RV/camping...and that's what most of us like... CAMPING!..you know, in a pop-up, tent, fiver,trailer, teardrop ..or big motor home. Don't let anyone tell you what to journal about...Boon docking is YOUR lifestyle of camping..Keep doing what you're doing..journaling a "camping" trip as you and the "Bunch" do it...<br />As for Charlie Bell Pass..too bad you didn't get to see the petroglyphs..and Yes, we put lots of Arizona pin striping on the GMC on that journey...We took it in Jan. and it wasn't quite as warm..Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-65853533459574414942011-11-30T11:38:06.929-05:002011-11-30T11:38:06.929-05:00What a great trip. As for boondocking please cont...What a great trip. As for boondocking please continue to write about it as it is one of my passions as well, and you seem to find great spots.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-90144011809833892752011-11-30T11:35:27.217-05:002011-11-30T11:35:27.217-05:00Please, Please, Please keep writing about your boo...Please, Please, Please keep writing about your boondocking experiences. It's because of you when we are able to travel again we want to do some of that. Because of your name starting with B you are at the very top of our list and it's the first thing i check in the mornings to see what adventure you have had for the previous day!! When my husband comes home at night I read it to him saying lets do this. We love your blogs. Don't change anything about it. I do wonder on your hikes if you ever have to watch for God's little creatures...ie: snakes, tarantulas etc..... <br />I am making notes of all the places you've been that interest us so someday we can experience them too.<br />Happy and Safe travels,<br />~Betty and JoeBetty Graffishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046446675394381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-27089361966884085752011-11-30T11:27:37.773-05:002011-11-30T11:27:37.773-05:00YOUR Blog, so write what YOU want! I always enjoy ...YOUR Blog, so write what YOU want! I always enjoy reading it. Carry on!!!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010712914240978913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-76508171637752388432011-11-30T11:16:29.112-05:002011-11-30T11:16:29.112-05:00Howdy Al,
I have been readind your posts almost d...Howdy Al,<br /> I have been readind your posts almost daily for a few years now but have never before commented on any of them (nor on any of the other blogs I read), until now. I was alarmed by your comment about blogging less often about boondocking. You see my husband & I hope to become fulltimers in the next year or two. Your enthusiasm for dry camping has triggered that in us as well. We have much to learn about that lifestyle. Please continue to blog about it. Tell us the hows, whys, & wheres so that we can continue to learn from your experience.Please don't ever change a thing. Also, my husband & I both greatly enjoy your photgraphy. From one dog lover to another, Gayle PietzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-25631650178975025362011-11-30T10:38:49.877-05:002011-11-30T10:38:49.877-05:00LOVE LOVE LOVE your enthusiasm about boondocking! ...LOVE LOVE LOVE your enthusiasm about boondocking! Being boondockers ourselves makes it even double interesting!!! No manicured RV Resorts for us... paying $30-40-50 a night. Love that silent power restoration of solar panels, having 100 gallons of water on board and knowing we can stay a whole week or more out in the boonies before even needing a refill. <br /><br />PRICELESS! <br /><br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />Karen and Steve<br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-72248452233575723952011-11-30T10:38:09.200-05:002011-11-30T10:38:09.200-05:00Now that looks like a great Jeep day with a hike a...Now that looks like a great Jeep day with a hike added in to boot! Hey, I have always enjoyed your stories and tales about the boondocking way of life... the way I look at it, it is YOUR blog, and you blog about what you want to blog about!The Hollingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364511707496390848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-11674087532318215552011-11-30T10:38:08.226-05:002011-11-30T10:38:08.226-05:00To the commenter who was out of line:
"Honey,...To the commenter who was out of line:<br />"Honey, if it ain't your tail, don't wag it."<br /> Unknown quotes <br /><br />Be yourself, Al. This is your place.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-12917170108158705122011-11-30T10:12:43.517-05:002011-11-30T10:12:43.517-05:00Don't change a thing ... we love your enthusia...Don't change a thing ... we love your enthusiasm about boon docking. We also prefer the open forest or desert to the RV parks.Dean and Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135160046446860692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-62804287790120277382011-11-30T09:41:37.767-05:002011-11-30T09:41:37.767-05:00You just keep on writing about what you love, whet...You just keep on writing about what you love, whether it's about boondocking, your landscaping in Bayfield, or the pups. Your enthusiasm is what makes me go to your blog first every morning. <br /><br />I'm not "into" all the technicalities of photography (not that I don't take lots of photos, they just aren't as gorgeous as yours!), but I would never complain when you write about that topic. Geez!<br /><br />Like another reader said -- if someone doesn't like what you write, they're free to read someone else's blog.<br /><br />ReneeRenee and Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-8363135217673319062011-11-30T09:37:20.353-05:002011-11-30T09:37:20.353-05:00Thanks for suggestion of an alternate route! Can&#...Thanks for suggestion of an alternate route! Can't take all those bumps, even with our 4WD Suzuki!Jerry and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381487159402842587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-10347949222723762302011-11-30T09:34:48.029-05:002011-11-30T09:34:48.029-05:00Oh, and another thing about your boondocking writi...Oh, and another thing about your boondocking writing--Mike and I frequently follow in your footsteps so don't stop finding those great places!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-34229676149450418132011-11-30T09:34:03.336-05:002011-11-30T09:34:03.336-05:00What I want to know is "who" thought you...What I want to know is "who" thought you shouldn't write about boondocking so much and I have my thoughts as to who it was. Keep on writing Al, we all enjoy your blog.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-43876469858301571732011-11-30T09:31:29.801-05:002011-11-30T09:31:29.801-05:00I think it's a good thing you got the jeep so ...I think it's a good thing you got the jeep so we could go along on these bumpy excursions with you. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com