tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post7745589673299241609..comments2024-03-27T12:59:55.590-07:00Comments on Spare Parts and Pics: A Sad SituationSpare Parts and Picshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-78694471473727642352013-10-13T10:06:59.951-07:002013-10-13T10:06:59.951-07:00Very sad indeed...sigh...Also, the Pinyon Flats ca...Very sad indeed...sigh...Also, the Pinyon Flats campground is CLOSED. While not that many people camp there, occasionally I DO see a tent or camper. I posted about it on my Deep Canyon blog: http://rav4adventures.blogspot.comdesertsandbeyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861734579985048446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-18701148619744276962013-10-13T06:04:35.365-07:002013-10-13T06:04:35.365-07:00It is a real shame (we're on the other side of...It is a real shame (we're on the other side of the state, but of course the same fate befell Yellowstone, inspiring the same levels of concern, disappointment and disgust). I too can see from your photos why Indian Cove/Joshua NP is such a popular place to visit! Really lovely, in such an other-worldly way!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-44327552595562332142013-10-12T16:12:22.719-07:002013-10-12T16:12:22.719-07:00This is a very strange situation to view from outs...This is a very strange situation to view from outside. I suppose we would have a similar situation here if all the national park staff were not at work.<br /><br />I looks like a great place - once you can get in!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-78805741018721284812013-10-12T12:38:22.568-07:002013-10-12T12:38:22.568-07:00Beautiful desert images and skies! I hope the de...Beautiful desert images and skies! I hope the deadlock is over soon. So many people are affected, with lots of financial loss from lost revenues from the parks being open, how does that make sense?Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-44353911697555022782013-10-12T11:21:52.593-07:002013-10-12T11:21:52.593-07:00Update: I read in today's (Saturday) paper th...Update: I read in today's (Saturday) paper that state and private funding is helping to open some locations, including the Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, and Mt. Rushmore. Things are looking up!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-12200381229937331112013-10-12T07:18:28.278-07:002013-10-12T07:18:28.278-07:00At least Nature is not shut down! At least Nature is not shut down! Photos by Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999569561470175557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-60545477780160568812013-10-11T21:09:16.205-07:002013-10-11T21:09:16.205-07:00Personally, Congress should have it's head rea...Personally, Congress should have it's head read! What are the people who have been laid off to feed their families on? Career politicians are a race unto themselves and seem to have no idea how normal people have to battle to keep bread on the table, when they themselves have wealth to back them up.<br />Disappointing for travellers but i pity the wage earners much more.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-61908587028036665722013-10-11T20:33:57.478-07:002013-10-11T20:33:57.478-07:00Your second photo shows why this is such a popular...Your second photo shows why this is such a popular destination -- it's beautiful. We're not far from the Smokies, and many people have been turned away. The state and some of the local governments are trying to get at least part of the park reopened, but so far no deal has been reached.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-78840421193074272342013-10-11T19:23:08.750-07:002013-10-11T19:23:08.750-07:00It is a really sad situation and hopefully your go...It is a really sad situation and hopefully your government settles this nonsense soon. A beautiful place you captured.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723791871126292717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-49074075596986724532013-10-11T17:30:38.180-07:002013-10-11T17:30:38.180-07:00Don't get me started - I'm so mad about th...Don't get me started - I'm so mad about this stupid shutdown and all the people it's affected (including us directly as my wife is a federal employee). That's a beautiful place.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-33786987245867309822013-10-11T15:02:18.603-07:002013-10-11T15:02:18.603-07:00What a beautiful place. Hopefully there will be re...What a beautiful place. Hopefully there will be resolution soon.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-83001139002849274292013-10-11T09:49:27.563-07:002013-10-11T09:49:27.563-07:00this IS a very sad situation indeed.
Thank you fo...this IS a very sad situation indeed. <br />Thank you for sharing these very interesting photos. I love your banner shot too.<br />I look forward to following you on your adventures.dianasfaria.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488357854017358868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-35353014901007084622013-10-11T09:16:03.425-07:002013-10-11T09:16:03.425-07:00It is sad the situation with our parks and our gov...It is sad the situation with our parks and our government in general. Indian Cove sure is a beautiful place.Sally in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-36944031697678761502013-10-11T07:49:19.894-07:002013-10-11T07:49:19.894-07:00That really is sad. I was happy to learn the State...That really is sad. I was happy to learn the State parks are still open, so we're going this weekend. Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-46907507830565739292013-10-11T07:03:41.266-07:002013-10-11T07:03:41.266-07:00sure is pretty.sure is pretty.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-55115972115949113402013-10-11T07:02:19.204-07:002013-10-11T07:02:19.204-07:00The whole situation is just plain stupid! Whatever...The whole situation is just plain stupid! Whatever happened to common sense?<br />Here the Natchez Trace Parkway is still open to travelers driving through, but the Visitors Centers (educational programs, restrooms, and gift shops) are closed down and locked up tight. At least our state parks are still open, and I'm grateful for that.<br />LeaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-16747954059913275642013-10-11T04:50:09.476-07:002013-10-11T04:50:09.476-07:00Beautiful. Truly a shame...I wonder how much money...Beautiful. Truly a shame...I wonder how much money was spent making the sign.Nature in the Burbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988235767210084196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-84791402093032779302013-10-11T04:11:35.718-07:002013-10-11T04:11:35.718-07:00I'm hoping that they get it together also. Gre...I'm hoping that they get it together also. Great sky in the background of somber sign though.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-59664142197657157662013-10-11T02:44:43.769-07:002013-10-11T02:44:43.769-07:00I love the photo from last year!!! It almost looks...I love the photo from last year!!! It almost looks like the rocks have been placed there!!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609527768798543641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-65110863895618557252013-10-11T01:23:09.104-07:002013-10-11T01:23:09.104-07:00It is sad, I have a vacation planned and might hav...It is sad, I have a vacation planned and might have to cancel. Great shots, thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-80179041902336462522013-10-10T23:42:57.277-07:002013-10-10T23:42:57.277-07:00Makes you want to climb under the bar and carry on...Makes you want to climb under the bar and carry on walking. Did not realise it was still ongoing and I thought our govenment was bad.Billy Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-68846736848220043452013-10-10T23:29:34.384-07:002013-10-10T23:29:34.384-07:00Arizona and Utah are trying for permission to open...Arizona and Utah are trying for permission to open their National parks with state money, I hope they can work that out, I don't picture Gov.Brown doing the same here. The entire congress needs a lesson they should have all learned in pre-school about playing well together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-55285599951066754792013-10-10T22:08:47.103-07:002013-10-10T22:08:47.103-07:00It's sad how many people are being denied the ...It's sad how many people are being denied the privilege of visiting our National Parks and monuments. The federal goverment has even gone so far as to urge states to close state parks, which -- thankfully -- our DNR has so far refused to do. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.com