I joined some friends the weekend before last, to go kayaking and camping near June Lake, Ca. We paddled Gull lake and Silver lake, toured Bodie (probably the best ghost town in the country), and visited the museum in Lee Vining.
Probably the most interesting thing that happened was a chance encounter on the rough dirt road to Bodie. We came across a pair of motorcyclists that were towing small trailers, and were traveling from San Diego to Oregon and back. One of the trailers had a broken axle, and they were asking passers by if they had a hacksaw.
Lou, a McGiever clone, had a hacksaw in his truck, so we stopped to help. A road side T-post (apparently placed there to help broken down bikers) was used as a splint. It was held in place with 2 hose clamps (donated by Lou), some rope and an extra tie down strap (supplied by me), and...... wait for it....... duct tape (donated by a passing cowhand). They were going to make better repairs when they got to Bridgeport.
As we all know, but tend to forget sometimes..... It feels good to get a little dirty, and do a good deed.
Under the category of “small world”...... I saw the same group at the mini mart in Frazier Park on July 2. They were on the way back to San Diego, and you guessed it, the jury rig repair was still in place. They said that it worked well, and would be repaired when they reached home.
Click on the pictures for a better view.
16 campsites
One of two that could accommodate a 36 ft. MH
In spite of the trees, I still had satellite internet and TV
One of two that could accommodate a 36 ft. MH
In spite of the trees, I still had satellite internet and TV
Silver Lake
Broken trailer up on lift
Broken axle
Preparing the axle graft
Repaired axle, ready to travel 2000 miles
Bodie
One of the nicer houses
Paula and Karen at the Methodist church
1 comment:
My father is always telling me to go see Bodie - it's on the list. That lake is gorgeous!
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