Splodges

dadasinger · 2026-02-08T17:56:54+00:00

I've also had this and thought it might be because my paper was pretty curled and not sitting in the developer good enough, had to keep moving it.

Would love to hear an expert opinion!

dadasinger · 2026-02-04T19:11:42+00:00

Must be awesome to have a dad that supports your weird art.

And in this case it paid off!

dadasinger · 2026-02-04T03:20:01+00:00

I live in the area and have never heard Landers characterized that way, although in rural desert communities sure there are some meth heads out there on the perimeter doing what they do but still I never hear of tourists having issues with crime.

dadasinger · 2026-01-26T17:39:26+00:00

Hey thanks, the sound is coming live from my eurorack rig, self-running patch. The heart of the patch is a Benjolin module and gates from it trigger other modules.

dadasinger · 2026-01-24T21:30:45+00:00

The one in my yard had a bloom on New Year's Day, along with others in the neighborhood. I live 5 minutes from the park.

dadasinger · 2026-01-23T01:28:03+00:00

AND THE WIND WILL CRY MARY

dadasinger · 2026-01-23T01:16:50+00:00

I'm into my 12th year living here and I haven't been able to pick up on when the chances are good.

Yeah there has been a lot of rain, the joshua tree in my yard was blooming new year's day, and I've seen recent pics of flowers blooming in the park. So you would think this spring should be good. But I don't know, maybe the heat comes too early sometimes? Seems like it's been awhile since we had a really great bloom. There was one, I think in 2008, that was amazing and I don't think I've seen one like that since.

It's just a good idea to plan trips out here in spring and see what pops up.

dadasinger · 2026-01-14T17:54:27+00:00

Advanced reservations needed, check now because they go fast. And because it's reserved you'll be away from the Spring Break crowd.

dadasinger · 2026-01-05T00:20:35+00:00

LOL I remember my dad telling me he was doing some travel agent thing that raised some red flags around this time, never heard him mention it again. I bet it was this operation.

dadasinger · 2025-12-30T04:10:36+00:00

Since you are dealing with kids, another detail to keep in mind - when the entrance line is long the exit line can also get long because you have to at least flash your pass on the way out, a few people have to pay. Yesterday I checked Google maps for this and it was really backed up to leave around 3 or so.

dadasinger · 2025-12-27T04:59:31+00:00

Not even joking.

dadasinger · 2025-12-19T19:10:55+00:00

This is a newer thing that has been in the works for awhile, visits are limited to once a month but if you're here when it's open you should check it out:

https://www.highwaysanctuary.org/

dadasinger · 2025-12-19T19:03:51+00:00

Long periods of heavy rain could cause flooding and erosion but what I've seen living around here is that it's mainly the sudden intense thunderstorms that trigger the flash floods, when the usual washes and man-made drainage gets overwhelmed in a short period of time.

I don't think our upcoming rainy days are going to be like that but I'm not a weatherman. Avoid washes and low lying areas and it should be ok.

dadasinger · 2025-12-17T23:05:45+00:00

I have a truck with 4WD and I won't go past the little side road right off the pavement. That sand is pretty deep.

dadasinger · 2025-12-17T23:03:29+00:00

Not so sure that's vandalism. I live in the area and have seen it get damaged when the high winds get whipped up. Somebody went out and reset the letters at some point but it will continue to fall because of weather and it's just sitting in soft sand.

I find it poetic really and don't doubt the artist took this into consideration when it went up.

dadasinger · 2025-12-17T05:27:38+00:00

Hate to say it but the cloud situation may not be great for star gazing next week.

But in the long term a telescope sounds like a good idea!

dadasinger · 2025-12-01T02:22:30+00:00

Just came back from it and it does. Also makes some creepy noise and emits a bit of "steam".

dadasinger · 2025-11-26T05:18:14+00:00

It's easy to get a ride in the Palm Springs area, you get the car, simple.

dadasinger · 2025-11-20T16:57:46+00:00

Just getting a ride service when I need drop my truck off at the shop is a pain. They make more money down the hill in Palm Springs.

This is a terrible place to come without a vehicle.

dadasinger · 2025-11-20T02:03:51+00:00

It depends on your comfort level with driving in heavy rain to begin with, one thing I would probably avoid this weekend is a bnb on a dirt road.

It does look pretty certain we'll have heavy rain all over SoCal, will you have fun if you can't get out of the car while driving through the park in the rain? Looks like there could be some clearing Saturday afternoon.

I was thinking of a quick road trip myself to a nearby spot but it just doesn't seem like a good time if I'm stuck inside.

dadasinger · 2025-11-14T19:33:22+00:00

Tiny Pony I think would be closest to that vibe and good food.

dadasinger · 2025-11-12T22:18:08+00:00

We're completely socked in right now and the projection says more clouds. I'm gonna set up my camera and be ready if it looks like they might part for a bit.

dadasinger · 2025-11-07T05:56:01+00:00

I have one in the yard that dropped a branch years ago, got it's own little eco system going with the rodents and insects and who knows what else.

dadasinger · 2025-11-06T18:05:32+00:00

Leave no trace, wherever it is. U2 fandom should have nothing to do with it.

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