tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post6970182618523354404..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Getting High With Some Really Old GuysJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42553197673883490292015-10-23T07:34:06.431-07:002015-10-23T07:34:06.431-07:00Went to Schats every time I've been there over...Went to Schats every time I've been there over decades, but this was the first visit to the forest - so I understand the priority :-)))) Next time you need to see those trees though!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-7627104872117100682015-10-23T07:23:47.396-07:002015-10-23T07:23:47.396-07:00We didn't make it to the bristlcones when we w...We didn't make it to the bristlcones when we were in Bishop, but we did visit Schat's!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-32717241934763061062015-10-22T19:51:18.728-07:002015-10-22T19:51:18.728-07:00We fell in love with them and hope to see them in ...We fell in love with them and hope to see them in other places now! Missed you guys last night, but know you are packing in a lot before you have to get moving :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9606657218636716682015-10-22T19:49:45.858-07:002015-10-22T19:49:45.858-07:00When we were at the top we were looking nearly str...When we were at the top we were looking nearly straight across at the snow covered peaks of the Sierras - amazing to see, but so cold! Our mountain drives have been incredible, but glad we're staying at lower altitudes :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-83252665964996275472015-10-22T18:33:06.820-07:002015-10-22T18:33:06.820-07:00Tessa's first snow! How cute. ;-) We didn'...Tessa's first snow! How cute. ;-) We didn't have time to visit the Bristlecones when we were in Bishop (next time!) but we were in awe of their ancient splendor when we hiked amongst them in Great Basin NP. The visitors center looks so cozy, and you had such gorgeous views on your trip back down the mountain! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6136836833058836952015-10-22T17:22:33.578-07:002015-10-22T17:22:33.578-07:00Those bristlecone pines are just amazing. So beaut...Those bristlecone pines are just amazing. So beautiful!! Old guys is right. Great pictures! I had no idea there would be snow there. Looks like a beautiful drive back down to no jacket temperatures.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-38666237407327195572015-10-22T09:05:36.369-07:002015-10-22T09:05:36.369-07:00It will be less "critical" when football...It will be less "critical" when football season is over :-) But for now, it's definitely satellite over trees! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-21608365001518002552015-10-22T09:04:41.618-07:002015-10-22T09:04:41.618-07:00The wind made it feel even colder, but the trees a...The wind made it feel even colder, but the trees are so amazing it was worth the little discomfort. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19632196579525391252015-10-22T04:18:11.614-07:002015-10-22T04:18:11.614-07:00You are right. Those are really some old guys. W...You are right. Those are really some old guys. We hate to park in the trees regardless of their age. Terry goes bananas when we can't get satellite.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-77268264623515264102015-10-21T21:43:36.911-07:002015-10-21T21:43:36.911-07:00Boy am I glad we chose to visit the Bristlecones w...Boy am I glad we chose to visit the Bristlecones when the temp was in the high 80's down below. We had the perfect day to be at 10,000 ft. The snow sure makes it look cold. How neat that Tessa got see her first snow:) The Bristlecones sure are gorgeous:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-23527979076522515212015-10-21T17:45:23.874-07:002015-10-21T17:45:23.874-07:00Their gnarliness is like art - love them. We hope ...Their gnarliness is like art - love them. We hope to see the other ones in NM and AZ in our travels. We're down to 3700 and while windy, the temps have risen to the 70s again - but not for long :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1549232442031085072015-10-21T17:43:29.538-07:002015-10-21T17:43:29.538-07:00There are great hikes at both areas - you guys wou...There are great hikes at both areas - you guys would love it :-) The diversity of this area is amazing, so much to see!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8911982251003689232015-10-21T16:41:08.386-07:002015-10-21T16:41:08.386-07:00I've visited the area many times and still hav...I've visited the area many times and still have not made it to the Ancient Bristlecones or Devil's Postpile! Those trees are incredible in their old age and their beauty.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-36269522193563069902015-10-21T15:33:09.641-07:002015-10-21T15:33:09.641-07:00The ancient Bristle-cones appear as contorted scul...The ancient Bristle-cones appear as contorted sculpture alive or dead, incredible survivors to their harsh environment. I was blown away by the ones seen at Cedar Breaks NM. Us humans struggle at their 10,000 ft altitude. I'm already cold in southern 5000 ft Utah.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com