Ladybug

hmmm....experienced "old hand"....hmmm...That's not Ryan, as he's not very old.... smiles, ladybug

Ha Ha...it was horrid Tim! I never had gotten so drenched before!!!! And then to put up a tent in that downpour?! Good memories though!! smiles, ladybug

Yep, just call him and get on his email list....smiles, ladybug Mike Gordon....575.551.6033

That is true actually. I was on Mike's standby list last year, and he would contact me if there was a space available with another group going out. It was usually last minute, and never convenient for us, and did not meet our hopes of getting a permit for us with our ORP friends and family, but they often do get a group going out with a space for one or two. If anyone is interested in this arrangement, contact Mike at Coconino National Forest 575.551.6033 and let him know. smiles, ladybug

No cute clips from me George! Just a special day to sign onto ORP and wish you the happiest of birthdays!!! smiles, ladybug

I agree! Very well done Ryan! smiles, ladybug

Just a heads up that we should get a few of us to try to get this permit during the call time? There are only 11 permits per season, and I've tried for 2 years without success. Maybe one of you technical guys can do robo-calling or something to get through? I call each year at exactly the time, and have yet to succeed. BTW Ryan - get on Mike's (at Forest Service) email list...that's how I was notified of the call date correction...Sorry I didn't know that you didn't know .... smiles, ladybug

Smiles! Its on my list to try to get the permit as well! I'll be aiming for a Saturday in September...maybe one of us can get it this year! I tried last year, but trust me, you have to be right on top of this on that day to call...I was only 2 hours late and all the permits were gone. I will give credit to Mike with NFS who offered to merge me with another group, and offered quite a few times before I said to move onto the next person on his list...I'm glad we're on standby for your permit...I'll let you know if I get one too, and then we can compare dates and maybe pick the best one... Good luck to both of us....we'll probably need it! lol! smiles, karen Oh by the way, not sure if you saw on facebook that Nena Barlow was out with NFS a few weeks back to try to clear a big boulder off the trail....They ended up building up the trail around that boulder.

Love that new camera!!! I sorta recognize that one brushy off camber climb to a saddle trail as my Plan F on the Moses trip that others refer to now and then! No where does it say its an atv-width trail! We came in from Wickiup and went past the mines, but turned at a point onto that skinny little trail...Came out near Yucca? Love to see the travel Kris! smiles, ladybug

Bummer...I missed this. Hope next time! smiles, ladybug

Thanks Ryan! They're yours! smiles, ladybug

So in all my quarantined status, I have been cleaning out boxes and kitchen and office and rocks and all kinds of stuff. Goodwill, Habitat, and my daughter are scoring! I did clean out my paper maps...Not willing to get rid of paper yet, I just like them so!....But I did find 2 duplicates... Prescott National Forest, a US Forest map, revised 2000 Mount Trumbull, a BLM map, date 2012 (latest edition) If you want one or the other or both, just let me know, and PM your address and I'll mail them to you. smiles, ladybug

Three comments! Great pics! Looks like everyone had fun! I LOVE the George disco dancing moves! Minor details Kevin! Small stuff. Glad to see you all had good fun! smiles, ladybug

I think those are very excellent pics! Well done! smiles, ladybug

We're gone that day, otherwise we would love to join you... Have fun and be safe! smiles, ladybug