I left Caballo Loco Ranch March 15, 2018 and came back November 11, 2020. So about 2 1/2 years, and it probably changed more here during that 2 1/2 years than it has changed in the last 20 or so years.
Most of this change is due to owner Jim Steinman being interviewed by Bob Wells of ‘Cheap RV Living’. After that, the secret was out. Remote desert RV living with minimal development ( but wells with good water and a big-ass generator), nice people, and not tons of rules to follow… pretty much just, ‘be kind to the earth and each other’. Oh and it’s cheap. 🙂
But of course if you double or triple the population, that changes things. A lot more sites have been cleared, and many aren’t as large as most of the ones that have been established for years. More people running their ATV’s on the dirt roads means more dust, helped by the fact that there was almost no rain this past summer, which is rainy season here.
Then due to Covid there won’t be the many socials and camaraderie there used to be, and since only about half the folks are wearing masks and social distancing, if they are gathering I’m not as likely to go. I do have my mini group here, my two neighbors, Ruth and Joyce.
One really great change is that there is almost always some AT&T cellular floating around out here now. I can make phone calls, text, write my blog, order my groceries on line, even Zoom without driving 18 miles to Three Points.
It’s been too hot for me, the wilting flower. For over a week now it’s been reaching 90 degrees, which has been breaking records. I’ve felt cranky and crabby ( can you tell:-)), and sitting in the shade sipping ice tea most of that time, while Blue Sky lies near me or under the trailer. We walk early, before the heat, and come alive again as the sun goes down.
This place has been known for Happy Hour at Fort Kelly, but I’ve been having mine with Joyce and Ruth. We ‘meet in the middle’ which is Joyce’s patio.
They say the heat is supposed to break tomorrow. Fingers crossed for that.
The good thing about the heat is that the nights are really pleasant. Once we spent the night outside. I watched the meteor shower when I wasn’t sleeping on the Amit- gravity chair. It was quite the show with this dark sky and almost no moon.
Jim, the owner, says he’s booked solid this winter, and apparently has a waiting list as he opens up more sites. So probably don’t plan to make the trip this winter, if you’ve been considering it.
I’ve got mixed feelings about all this, as you can probably tell by now.
I’m glad we are here, though I’m a bit homesick. The experience seems good for Blue, but not sure how long we will be staying.
Maybe I’ll feel better when it cools off?? We’ll see…
Oh and one more thing. Well, more than one.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Be safe. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Stay 6 feet apart. You might be saving someone’s life. And… I love my country.
Wandering Spirit 
I love your posts. I am living your journey vicariously through you. You are living your dream, albeit some serious, unplanned events (losing your 2 darlings, and covid, for starters). Blue Sky is darling, and your blog and accompanying pictures are wonderful. I am sorry I don’t respond often but please know that I enjoy your stories and I am so very happy for you……. and for Blue Sky.
I am with you in spirit, here in the concrete jungle, the Big Rotten Apple.
Love you, my friend….. until we meet again, Lynn
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Hi Lynn,
It makes me so happy that you commented here. It’s really good to hear from you. Yes, I do hope we meet again. Life just keeps getting shorter.
I enjoy your walks in Central Park… I go with you vicariously, and I know you would enjoy walking in these mountains.
We met in London! Remember that? :-)) and we had our our Big Sur time …
Take care… be safe.
Love you too Lynn.
Have not seen a post from wandering spirit lately?
Hi Tom,
Wow so good to hear from you. I hope all is well in your life as we travel through these weird times.
Yes, it’s been a long time. Odd that I just stopped… but I think it’s because I didn’t know I was stopping, and keep intending to continue with the blog, but wow, time gets away from me!
For awhile now, I’ve been thinking of starting a new and different blog. I’m thinking about a name for it. It would be about… I don’t know… the journey in life that can’t be traced on a map.
Part of me misses my travels a lot! Another part of me wants the comfort and ( relative) security of sticks n bricks. And there are so many other factors. Writing is still my outlet and my therapy.
WordPress has changed and using it again is apparently going to be a learning process! If I can figure it out, and think of a proper name for another blog, I’ll be back.
Thank you for caring!
You know Micky, I am not surprised your secret spot was discovered. Hopefully it doesn’t totally lose it’s charm.
We can give thanks for being alive & well & looking ahead for calmer times!
Hugs to Blue & you & Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Patty, yes looking forward to calmer times. Hope you and John have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
Micky, Looks like you are having an amazing trip! Thank you for the card! We will miss you very much! Hope to see your for Christmas! 🌲🎄 ❤️ Sharon Sent from my iPhone
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Hi Sharon, I know you all will have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ll be thinking of you.
Don’t know what’s happening for Christmas yet… please be careful. I miss you. 💖🌵
It was great hearing from you. Hope everything is well. The last time we saw you was in Michigan. We were on our way to Mackinac Island in 2017. We were parked next to you at a campground up there. Cannot remember the name of The campground. We had a brown motorhome with a sheltie. And you had your two older dogs with you. Stay well keep in touch. What is your first and last name. At that time we were living in New Jersey. But in 2018 we built a new house out by Lancaster Pennsylvania. Anytime you feel like chatting Give me a call. Tom SOBERS no 973-432-3580
Hi Tom,
I replied by email.
Congrats on your new house. We are on opposit ends of the USA.
I remember you guys… we were in or near Gladstone MI I think. A little RV park… Gladstone Bay Campground maybe? That was spring, before Memorial Day, and I didn’t leave mI till almost Labor Day. It was a beautiful summer there.
Yes you are right. That was the name of the campground. That was our last major trip before we built the house. After the house was built we decided to sell the motorhome and just stay put and enjoy our new house. How is your new dog blue Sky doing.
Blue Sky is doing well! He is one happy boy, but amazingly, still doesn’t particularly like car rides.
That was like LaMay. Paulo’s sister she hated being in the car. It feels strange not having dogs anymore after 40yrs. We are enjoying our freedom. Our youngest son and his wife are veterinarians in Chicago. They have 2 Hospitals there. Always got free info and meds from them. Have a great weekend. Keep in touch.
Tom & Tina Sobers
tsobers@verizon.net
Yes I did see your first reply.