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Borrego Springs, CA

Monday, May 21, 2012

Got my feet wet today

Never did get out on the water yesterday.  It was a warm sunny day, and the checkout time for the campgrounds on the lake is 3:00 in the afternoon.  That means all kinds of boats with big motors were buzzing around.  I decided I’d wait for today after the weekend warriors had gone home.  I think it was a good decision.  I needed to do laundry anyway, and I always enjoy the quiet that descends on a late Sunday afternoon.  It also meant that last night and today no people were trooping through my site (a pet peeve of mine), and I wasn’t required to listen to other people’s choices of loud music selections.  I did, however, pump up the kayak last night so it would be all set to go this morning.
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With such a nice little beach in back of my site, I put on my water shoes and walked the kayak out into the water around 10:00, and hopped in.  That splash of yellow is my life jacket and you can be sure I always wear it. 
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The water was nice and calm, and as you can see, not many other boats out there creating big wakes.  My former kayak and this one are both Sea Eagle 330s.  It’s the cheapest model so it doesn’t really track as smoothly as I would like.  With only one person in it, any wind plays havoc with you.  Oh well, I’m pretty much a fair weather paddler anyway. 
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If the truth be known, I really prefer paddling a canoe.  It’s hard to feather your stroke with these plastic kayak paddles, but I can’t be hefting around a canoe.  I’ll just be taking pleasant little paddles and enjoying the scenery (like this blue heron perched at the top of the tree) as I slowly zig-zag my way along quiet waters.
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                                            I did find a green heron working the shoreline.
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         As I tried to sneak up for a closer shot, it kept moving along ahead of me.  Camera shy, I guess.
I didn’t go too far or stay out too long this morning as the sun was blazing away.  I didn’t want to end up burnt to a crisp.  I decided I’d better drive down the road about ten miles and do some grocery shopping.
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On the way out of the campground, this handsome fellow made his way across the road.  Too bad there weren’t any hens around or maybe I could have gotten a shot with him all fanned out and showing off.  Aren’t those some big spurs on the backs of his legs? 

Next to the Piggly Wiggly was a Great Clips hair salon.  As many of you ladies know, getting a good cut on the road can be a challenge.  I usually end up at Walmart where it is like Russian Roulette.  I’ve never been to a Great Clips before.  Turns out it was a good cut, and only $9 for seniors.  The lady even gave me a coupon for $2 off the next time I visit a Great Clips.  I’m glad I gave it a try.  Only problem is that I'm all itchy as usual after a haircut.  :)

By the time I got back to the rig, storm clouds had moved in and the rain started to come down.  It was a nice rain for a couple of hours.  Tomorrow I’m off on another little adventure, and a chance to meet up with some other bloggers.  The rain and clouds should be gone by then.
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                                                                               THE END!!

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

27 comments:

  1. What a lovely place for a quiet paddle. If the weather cooperates this weekend, we might be going out for our first kayak paddle.

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  2. So great you got to get out on the water. Looks like a lovely spot for it. As usual your photos are terrific. No pics of the haircut?

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  3. Why were you going to Piggly Wiggly when a turkey dinner was showing off for you? lol

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  4. Sunday's are not the day to go out to the water. Too many weekenders.

    We just go crazy when people cut through our site. Are they too lazy to walk the few extra feet to stay away from coming into our door?

    I use Great Clips also. Had one too many bad experiences with Walmart.

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  5. Your Great Clips gives better bargains than the one I use. Our cost is $9.99 if we pre pay for at least 5 hair cuts. Otherwise it's $13.95.
    Looks like you had a great time on the lake.

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  6. You are funny, I keep waiting for the tush of one critter or another! Thanks for the info about great clips. I've been wondering where I will go.

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  7. great day for a paddle!..and as for the hair cut..a good hair day is a good thing!!!

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  8. When I saw that Turkey I figured you were making your supper walk home from the Supermarket...

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  9. I would have thought the boat would be an excuse not to do laundry, not the other way around.

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  10. Great pics as usual and how nice to have a beach literally in your backyard. Have never tried great clips but may have to give it a try!

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  11. Good post - sounds like a perfect day to me. I miss seeing water birds, and I've never seen a big turkey like that. Enjoyed seeing them in photos! :)

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  12. Don't you just love Sunday afternoons... all the tourists leave (peace in the kingdom, as we say) Our cabin is in a get-a-way area and know the feeling. I'm glad you made the decision to wait, I think those speed boats would have rocked you over. Beautiful shots, as usual. Have a great rest of the week.

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  13. I like to go to Great Clips. You can't beat that price!

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  14. Nice:) Very good idea to never leave solid ground without your life jacket!

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  15. If the weather cooperates we are getting out our Sea Eagle tomorrow. It's been way too long since we had it out for a paddle. I agree with you about canoes. I love them too but it just doesn't fit with the full time lifestyle very easily.

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  16. I just got a WalMart haircut... too bad there's no great clips in my town. This haircut didn't turn out so well. Sigh.

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  17. Yep, haircuts are a toss up when on the road. We love our Folbot folding kayak but it is big--would be hard for one person to assemble--but it tracks and paddles more like a canoe.

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  18. Glad you got out on the water and great photos of the turkeys!

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  19. OH the hair cut problem, I am starting to look like a wild women for sure.

    So happy you got out on the water, pictures are awesome.

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  20. What a beautiful lake for a paddle! I hope the mice are gone from your storage compartment.

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  21. Such a calm lake to paddle in!

    Your life right now sounds just lovely.

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  22. I got my hair cut at Walmart ONCE. I have much better luck at Great Clips. Glad you found them.

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  23. Nice to see you floated your boat. Maybe it's not the perfect boat but neither was the Titanic and yours cost a lot less. :c)

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  24. Love the boat..but I am not a good one for a kayak...I would be upside down the minute I stepped into it, I just know it...We use to canoe in the Fox River here, but the river got pretty polluted and falling in could breed just about any bacteria known to man...

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  25. Love your little Kayak and great shots you got of all the feathered friends... I can't stand people who walk through others sites either and ones who don't know how to pick up their pets poopies. Like you said PET peeves!
    Have fun & Travel safe
    Donna

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  26. Love that shot of the heron at the top of the tree.

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  27. OH what a nice day to piddle paddle around. Great scenery!

    As kids, we were taught to not cut through other people's campsites and go around. I think a lot of parents missed teaching their kids that, so now as grownups, they just think they can cut through willy nilly.... argghhh!

    I usually stop them and say: "Can I help you?" and just watch their reactions! Some apologize, some stare and keep on going....

    I do know of someone who followed a group back to their site and sat at their table and proceeded to grin at them like a fool... till they uncomfortably asked him why he was there. Well, of course if they felt welcome to come IN his site, he said he SHOULD BE welcome in theirs... right? LOL

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