Tuesday, April 5, 2011

D is for Desert


 My Theme for the A to Z Challenge: Desert Canyon Living

The Mojave Desert is home to the California desert tortoise, the Mojave rattlesnake, the burros let loose here in the late 1800s, many other animals, and also our military. The Mojave Desert is a place of astonishing beauty, it has many secrets, it is magnificent, spiritual and vast. 


You can find many unexpected things here: Wind turbines in the desert mountains,


an airplane graveyard, where thousands of planes sit and wait, for what I'm not sure. 


You may find an old abandoned truck with plants growing in the engine compartment, 


surrounded by Joshua trees and surprising greenery.


A lizard may appear in front of you 


on a road that leads to who knows where…….


Note: My regular features: Sunday Morning Reflections, Tuesday's Treasures, Wednesday's Book, and Samson Says will not appear until May. (Samson Says: Good, I need a break, Mommy. Hope Gracie won't forget me and go back to that Max dog!)










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  1. OneStonedCrowApril 5, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    The Mojave Desert does seem magical indeed - I'd love to spend a few weeks exploring here ...

    ... just loved the pic of the 'Got Rocks' truck.

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  2. MarthaApril 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very cool! I love the truck. Visiting from the A-Z challenge. Following too :-)

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  3. ClintApril 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The desert is alive!---just the opposite of what most people might think. I'd like to see more photographs of it. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. LBBApril 5, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    An airplane grave yard would be a sight! What a great pic of the truck with the turbines in the background :)

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  5. ManzanitaApril 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Pictures worth a thousand words. Great job, Inger.

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  6. TexWisGirlApril 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    beautiful scenes. samson, i'm sure gracie will stick by you!

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  7. AJ-OAKSApril 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I forgot you live by the Mojave. I've seen pictures of it and it really is a fascinating place.
    Love your pics!
    Hmmmm, the A-Z challenge. Me thinks I may try it!
    Hugs.

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  8. IngerApril 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    OneStonedCrow: I know you would love it here.
    Martha: That truck was some sight. Welcome to my blog.
    Clint: Come back and visit again.
    Trisha: You see some of the planes from the highway. It's is amazing.
    Manzanita: Thanks.
    texwisgirl Samson says: I hope so, she's so CUTE!
    AJ-Oaks: I live about 20 miles away and above Mojave. Try it. Hugs back to you and yours.

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  9. BobbieApril 5, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I'm just catching up on your posts, Inger. I love this idea! (the A-Z challenge). Is it too late for me to do this? I particularly LOVE the story of Angel. I always love angel stories!!

    To Samson, from Gracie: "I wish I had never been fixed. You and I would make beautiful fur-babies. I will not forget about you Samson!! Mom will show me pictures... and I'll remember you always."

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  10. IngerApril 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Bobbi and Gracie: I'm laughing because I was going to write that I think Samson is a little too big for Gracie and then that didn't sound quite right. I don't think it is too late. I just started yesterday.

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  11. BobbieApril 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    LOL> That's funny!! Okay, I'll check it out. Thanks, Inger.

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  12. bon bonApril 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    thanks for the tour around your "neighborhood", inger! :o)

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  13. Kittie HowardApril 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I am always amazed at how alive the desert is. It looks long and empty and desolate but it's filled with life. Loved your pics! A great D!

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  14. fishduckyApril 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    What can I say--I ALWAYS love your photos!! Tell Samson I hope he has a wonderful rest. You surprised me--I was SURE D was going to be for Dog.

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  15. TracyApril 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Inger...first off, thank you for sharing your experiences with your father. I think it is such a formidable relationship and well, all I can say is it has added to my sensitivity to others and empathy.
    I love your photos...how lovely! You know the truck is just so cool sitting out in the middle there saying 'pay attention to me!'

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  16. CarolApril 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I believe we've been past that same plane storage area when we were trucking. It's amazing..

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  17. TerryApril 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Very nice!

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  18. ChristineApril 5, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I remember that desert well. As a child I hated the drive through it because it was so far from everything. I just knew we'd get stuck out there with no one in sight. I was so glad when we got to Needles.

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  19. MichelleApril 5, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I love that old truck.

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  20. NancyApril 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    So many different and unusual sights. I had no idea! Great photos, Inger. :)

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  21. sandyApril 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I always love photos of the desert. Beautiful!

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  22. BevApril 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Can't wait to get back there!

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  23. AllisonApril 6, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I learned to shoot a .22 rifle when I was not yet ten years old in the Mohave desert... the good old days! :D

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  24. Katie O'SullivanApril 6, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    LOVE your photos! Welcome to the A to Z challenge - can't wait to see more of your pics!

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  25. Arkansas PattiApril 6, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    What an interesting place the desert is. We tend to assume it is lifeless with just carcasses of the abandoned ,like that truck and the planes, but life does consider that place home.

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  26. SandyApril 6, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    As a desert rat myself in Arizona I really like your appreciation for the beauty it holds. Many think the desert is just brown and dead and that could not be further from the truth.

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  27. Barbee'April 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    That is really interesting. Thank you!

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  28. JimApril 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    If you weren't already, you would have been a great teacher Inger. Actually, you ARE a great teacher! Thanks for this.

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  29. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    It sure looks like a fascinating place to live. Curious about the air crafts..

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  30. JoeApril 6, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Like the truck :).

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Thanks for leaving a comment.. ~~ Inger

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