Quartzsite Sees Monsoon Season
Yes folks, it had to happen some time. Those quaint 115 degree days when the streets of Quartzsite look like the set off "High Noon" have given way to a much cooler environment. We actually shut the air conditioning unit off on the rig the other night, opened the door and a couple of windows, and for a few minutes, admired the sunset.
That was a few days ago. Since then the moonsoonal flow has made its way onto this part of the Sonora desert. Black "dunderclouds" rolled their way from east to west, and lightening flashes provided excellent illumination for moving about after sunset. Then the wind blew in, with all the over-used phraseology, "like a freight train." Accumulated litter from those few thoughtless yo-yos of the last season blew into town off the desert. Finally the rain hit, testing (and proving to be in want) the roof repairs we'd made to the "research unit" camper we've been working on.
This afternoon we wandered out Mitchell Mine Road (runs north and south, just to the east of the Scadden Wash short term area) and found several places that questioned the mindset of those of us who brought the four-door sedan instead of a four-wheel drive. Plenty of wash running last night.
Meanwhile, life in Peyton Place--er, Quartzsite--goes on unabated. The local newspaper, The Quartzsite Gem, has raised its newstand price to a dollar a copy; the content appears to be much the same as before (read that political punditry for the small town set). Roadwork has commenced on the B-10 widening project. Don't worry if you're not here to see it now, it'll still be slowing the pace long into December.
Much as we'd like to stay, these blogladites have to head north for a few weeks to take care of necessary business. Still won't be able to earn our "Desert Rat Merit Badge" awarded to those who can hack the whole year on the desert.
See you all soon!
That was a few days ago. Since then the moonsoonal flow has made its way onto this part of the Sonora desert. Black "dunderclouds" rolled their way from east to west, and lightening flashes provided excellent illumination for moving about after sunset. Then the wind blew in, with all the over-used phraseology, "like a freight train." Accumulated litter from those few thoughtless yo-yos of the last season blew into town off the desert. Finally the rain hit, testing (and proving to be in want) the roof repairs we'd made to the "research unit" camper we've been working on.
This afternoon we wandered out Mitchell Mine Road (runs north and south, just to the east of the Scadden Wash short term area) and found several places that questioned the mindset of those of us who brought the four-door sedan instead of a four-wheel drive. Plenty of wash running last night.
Meanwhile, life in Peyton Place--er, Quartzsite--goes on unabated. The local newspaper, The Quartzsite Gem, has raised its newstand price to a dollar a copy; the content appears to be much the same as before (read that political punditry for the small town set). Roadwork has commenced on the B-10 widening project. Don't worry if you're not here to see it now, it'll still be slowing the pace long into December.
Much as we'd like to stay, these blogladites have to head north for a few weeks to take care of necessary business. Still won't be able to earn our "Desert Rat Merit Badge" awarded to those who can hack the whole year on the desert.
See you all soon!
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