tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.comments2023-11-26T21:45:00.986-08:00 wildsouthlandMadison Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-42773444747073263942023-11-26T21:45:00.986-08:002023-11-26T21:45:00.986-08:00Great work! I like the same "Chaparral Nights...Great work! I like the same "Chaparral Nightshade"Missyxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450661161092119331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-58161917655278355322023-08-11T07:19:10.544-07:002023-08-11T07:19:10.544-07:00I was admittedly dragging a bit coming back out. F...I was admittedly dragging a bit coming back out. Fortunately, I had Sean and David as rabbits. Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-81855215538284621612023-08-08T17:22:45.667-07:002023-08-08T17:22:45.667-07:004600' is a serious hike. Mentally tough to hav...4600' is a serious hike. Mentally tough to have that much gain on the way back. Sorry to hear about the break ins. Hope they didn't too much damage. tekewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230830520110635922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-8843604807449936022023-04-04T07:37:26.984-07:002023-04-04T07:37:26.984-07:00I remember when you went. I might have to try your...I remember when you went. I might have to try your route next time. I'm clearly not going to get there the other way. Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-27274219752503046662023-04-04T07:36:13.836-07:002023-04-04T07:36:13.836-07:00It was. I was ill-prepared. It was. I was ill-prepared. Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-89196899621583812462023-04-03T16:00:27.490-07:002023-04-03T16:00:27.490-07:00Looks very cold!Looks very cold!tekewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230830520110635922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-71511694406763624052023-04-03T16:00:01.846-07:002023-04-03T16:00:01.846-07:00I got these from LeCumbre. It's a down-up affa...I got these from LeCumbre. It's a down-up affair with some steep up to Cathedral, then an easy ridge walk to Arlington. There were trees to aid the ascent. I think the round trip was 1700', less work than your attempt. Looks like great trip anyway. And most important, you made it back and can get it next time.tekewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230830520110635922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-1180287196314970822023-03-02T06:58:30.710-08:002023-03-02T06:58:30.710-08:00Thank you for the kind words STA. Much appreciated...Thank you for the kind words STA. Much appreciated. I enjoy reading your adventures as well. Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-75440889452036637832023-03-01T20:52:53.907-08:002023-03-01T20:52:53.907-08:00"I pass a few pairs of hikers on their way do..."I pass a few pairs of hikers on their way down and nod to them as we file past each other. I do this instinctively and robotically because they’re just background noise. I see them, I am aware of their presence, but I filter them out. I’m too mesmerized by my natural surroundings to be concerned with social engagement and pleasantries. I have that every day. I’m here for escape from that. And escape I shall"<br />Dude, you are an artist. Never stop writing these.Shirt and Tie Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653509425544308290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-35222755311788604432023-01-12T17:52:00.901-08:002023-01-12T17:52:00.901-08:00You'll blaze it.You'll blaze it.Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-68882393504507500462023-01-12T07:22:08.522-08:002023-01-12T07:22:08.522-08:00You piqued my interest here. I may give this one a...You piqued my interest here. I may give this one a go. If I can find the time. Lost In The Los Padreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240033268757508249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-48929700757240546732023-01-08T07:26:37.961-08:002023-01-08T07:26:37.961-08:00Ha Ha Ha Ha Lost In The Los Padreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240033268757508249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-23257356704811575382023-01-08T06:53:01.549-08:002023-01-08T06:53:01.549-08:00I've been on the islands several times but nev...I've been on the islands several times but never scuba dived the waters around them. LOLMadison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-15160705670873909552023-01-07T19:05:40.827-08:002023-01-07T19:05:40.827-08:00I’ve scuba dived the waters around that island sev...I’ve scuba dived the waters around that island several times but have yet to step foot on it. I should though. Nice write up pal. Lost In The Los Padreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240033268757508249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-52852140734349274332022-12-08T06:19:19.252-08:002022-12-08T06:19:19.252-08:00Hey thanks STA. Much appreciated.Hey thanks STA. Much appreciated.Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-88403964439470072402022-12-07T22:40:03.526-08:002022-12-07T22:40:03.526-08:00Excellent post. Your writing has such a unique voi...Excellent post. Your writing has such a unique voice!Shirt and Tie Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653509425544308290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-38819509510914495562022-03-28T18:57:35.041-07:002022-03-28T18:57:35.041-07:00Better than I expected honestly. I had a vague not...Better than I expected honestly. I had a vague notion of where I was going based upon Google imagery. Then I just kind of winged it.Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-44694780142577201942022-03-28T16:02:04.856-07:002022-03-28T16:02:04.856-07:00That looks fun! BTW, did you go in there without a...That looks fun! BTW, did you go in there without a GPS or map? Either way, you found a way out.tekewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230830520110635922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-12510843254749295242022-02-03T20:01:32.915-08:002022-02-03T20:01:32.915-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292013313837488028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-11873769065423867602021-12-19T17:33:20.807-08:002021-12-19T17:33:20.807-08:00Karol- yeah, go ahead and give me your email and w...Karol- yeah, go ahead and give me your email and we can have this convo offline. I can delete your comment afterwards (I think) so your email address isn't sitting out there.Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-87867791503045082482021-12-19T14:47:32.111-08:002021-12-19T14:47:32.111-08:00Hi Madison,
Thanks for your reply. Yeah, sorting ...Hi Madison,<br /><br />Thanks for your reply. Yeah, sorting out what happened to Monarch is not easy with some conflicting info out there. I only started my research in the last few weeks, but am super interested in Monarch. The info I'm finding is somewhat scattered, but I'm trying to pull it together. I'm in SF Bay Area and grew up on the Peninsula. With my dad being a HS science teacher, we went to SF Academy of Sciences many times as a kid and I remember seeing Monarch. (I prefer what it looked liked it before the remodel!). Where did your interest in Monarch come from? Are you still pursuing additional info on him? I don't get any notification when you responded - would you be ok if I include my email so it's easier to communicate? KarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292013313837488028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-76766486651749667902021-12-16T17:38:29.031-08:002021-12-16T17:38:29.031-08:00Oh Hi Karol- interesting. I honestly never thought...Oh Hi Karol- interesting. I honestly never thought about what happened to Kelley. I was more fixated on Monarch and the truth behind that story. I suppose I don't know exactly where I'd start if I was researching Kelley. There's got to be some old newspaper clippings about what happened to him after he wrote his book that re-wrote his Monarch story. Sorry I'm not more help. If you find anything or write anything, I'd be super interested in reading it.Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-58843341221399744162021-12-16T14:11:32.074-08:002021-12-16T14:11:32.074-08:00Madison, I'm researching Monarch bear and am t...Madison, I'm researching Monarch bear and am trying to track down whatever happened to Allen Kelly/Allen Kelley. Do you have any leads or can you point me in any particular direction/historical society? Thanks so much, KarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292013313837488028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-30275382504486888392021-12-02T05:53:09.094-08:002021-12-02T05:53:09.094-08:00I feel if I can at least keep you in sight, I'...I feel if I can at least keep you in sight, I'm doing ok. Madison Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476494056610217659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909480215675625524.post-46554698200606871232021-12-01T15:21:57.252-08:002021-12-01T15:21:57.252-08:00Nice report, Rico. I'm with you on the "g...Nice report, Rico. I'm with you on the "go until you can't" attitude. We're older but not over.tekewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230830520110635922noreply@blogger.com