Go Outside and Take a Picture (1159 hits)
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Submitted by GodChicken <Monty> (View user info) at 2009-03-02 14:33:37 EST
While you east coasters were stuck inside in a snowstorm, I was enjoying beautiful sunny weather and the early spring green out in Anza-Borrego desert in the mountains above the town of Borrego Springs.
I went outside. I took many pictures. Here's a few.
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Submitted by sketch9 (user info) at 2009-04-01 20:53:21 EDT (#)
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nobody gives a shit. not a photo-blog.
you're a fucking waste of bandwidth. id say i want you to die, but im sure you get that a lot, so ill just say i want you to get cancer and suffer very slowly.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2009-03-20 21:54:13 EDT (#)
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Monty, you should post a pic of Font's Point.
I'ven been going to Borrego for years - I've got a secret campsite off of Peg Leg Road.
Submitted by Slypher (user info) at 2009-03-05 17:49:04 EST (#)
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badass, GC. i'm trekking through cambodia come summer time with a trust fund buddy of mine. where's your ice destination?
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-05 14:47:57 EST (#)
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I miss talking to you Ms.Munkey.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2009-03-05 07:29:13 EST (#)
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You always go to the most wonderous, spectacular places. I envy that.
I love the last picture. Mountains always take my breathe away.
Submitted by RoadSong (user info) at 2009-03-05 04:06:14 EST (#)
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Please tell me how you made this beautiful post with many photos?
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You are going to climb ice next?
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-04 19:08:19 EST (#)
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Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2009-03-03 15:09:21 PST (#)
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I can see that your adventurous spirit is the reason why the other chickens worship you.
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Wait 2 weeks. I'm going ice and snow. mini-expeditionary level hike.
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2009-03-03 18:09:21 EST (#)
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I can see that your adventurous spirit is the reason why the other chickens worship you.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2009-03-03 14:36:05 EST (#)
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LOL @ below.
I dug my car out yesterday but I fear the refreeze will still make it impossible to drive out of my spot.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2009-03-03 10:45:54 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2009-03-03 03:34:29 EST (#)
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WHIAL U EEST COASTARZ WARE STUCK INSIDE IN A SNOWSTORM I WUZ ENJOYIN BEEUTIFUL SUNNEE WEETEHR N TEH EERLEE SPWIN GREEN OUT IN ANZA-BORREGO DESART IN TEH MOUNTAINZ ABOVE TEH TOWN OV BORREGO SPWINS!!1
I WENT OUTSIDE!!1 I TOOK MANEE PICTURES!!1 HARE'Z A FEW!!1
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2009-03-03 06:29:54 EST (#)
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ooh
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2009-03-03 03:34:29 EST (#)
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WHIAL U EEST COASTARZ WARE STUCK INSIDE IN A SNOWSTORM I WUZ ENJOYIN BEEUTIFUL SUNNEE WEETEHR N TEH EERLEE SPWIN GREEN OUT IN ANZA-BORREGO DESART IN TEH MOUNTAINZ ABOVE TEH TOWN OV BORREGO SPWINS!!1
I WENT OUTSIDE!!1 I TOOK MANEE PICTURES!!1 HARE'Z A FEW!!1
Submitted by sparkle_pink (user info) at 2009-03-03 02:37:07 EST (#)
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I was driving across the bridge that goes from Stanley Park to North Vancouver and for the first time in months instead of being fixated on if I could climb over the railing or not, I was able to see how beautiful the mountains were, glittering crystal with snow, wisps of green from the trees, and the wonderful brilliant blue water, streaked from the sunshine. Then I thought of taking a picture. Then I thought of this series. Then I thought of this site. Then I thought about how high the railings were again... haha
Nice pictures.
Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2009-03-03 00:07:46 EST (#)
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CLUCK YOU! for your lack of snow and ice
Submitted by cheerios (user info) at 2009-03-02 22:54:53 EST (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2009-03-02 21:54:03 EST (#)
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Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2009-03-02 20:11:58 EST (#)
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Submitted by CHR15 (user info) at 2009-03-02 18:25:04 EST (#)
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Great pics.
Submitted by Maddog (user info) at 2009-03-02 18:17:17 EST (#)
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I like the Soylent Green in the last picture. Mmmmmmmmm, Soylent Green.
Submitted by PioneerBill (user info) at 2009-03-02 17:20:51 EST (#)
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When Civilization collapses where are you going to get water?
Submitted by AW4416 (user info) at 2009-03-02 17:14:19 EST (#)
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Nice Pics(esp. that last one)
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-03-02 16:39:53 EST (#)
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Must be nice to go on arbitrary hikes out in the desert.
Gotta admit I'm jelus.
BUT THEN AGAIN IT'S SNOWING HERE.
SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by RoadSong (user info) at 2009-03-02 16:13:13 EST (#)
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Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 12:40:57 PST (#)
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Submitted by coley (user info) at 2009-03-02 12:26:03 PST (#)
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Where's the shots of your coyote-gnawed remains I was promised? :)
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Actually you almost got your wish, I twisted my knee on a log that shifted, and had to hike the last 2 1/2 miles out of the canyon on a bum knee with a 40 pound pack on.
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Beautiful photos!
That 40 pound pack and the twisted knee... have you recovered?
I am having probs posting multiple images like yours.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:40:57 EST (#)
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Submitted by coley (user info) at 2009-03-02 12:26:03 PST (#)
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Where's the shots of your coyote-gnawed remains I was promised? :)
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Actually you almost got your wish, I twisted my knee on a log that shifted, and had to hike the last 2 1/2 miles out of the canyon on a bum knee with a 40 pound pack on.
Submitted by coley (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:26:03 EST (#)
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Where's the shots of your coyote-gnawed remains I was promised? :)
Submitted by i_can_get_you_a_toe (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:24:29 EST (#)
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those trees are freaky, they probably come to life at night and eat people.
Submitted by JulsInsane (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:21:05 EST (#)
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Beautiful.
I am freezing my ass off. I will also probably work late tonight bc I will become annoyed at the prospect of mass transit in this weather.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:17:15 EST (#)
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Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:05:11 EST (#)
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Monkeys: wtf man, they don't build prefab hangars like they used to?
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Central and South Georgia are COMPLETELY unprepared for any cold weather hazards, apparently it's reflected in the building codes.
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:06:49 EST (#)
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Nice.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:05:11 EST (#)
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Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2009-03-02 11:59:53 PST (#)
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For really proper and guaranteed ohhhhs and ahhhhs, you need to stroll the Minerettes.
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King's Canyon?
Haven't been there, yet. I'm working my way back up to being able to take on the high sierras, I was hoping to spend a week or so this summer up on the PCT around Tahoe but that's not gonna happen, I'll be in Afghanistan.
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Monkeys: wtf man, they don't build prefab hangars like they used to?
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:02:29 EST (#)
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Correction: Should read "Sadly, nobody was under there when it happened."
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2009-03-02 15:02:02 EST (#)
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Beautiful, we went from Saturday, at 65 degrees and sunny, to Sunday, 29 degrees, and snowing all day. This morning we woke up, and it was iced over.
When I got to work, we discovered 4 buildings covering approx. 7200 square feet combined had completely collapsed due to the snow/ice/wind loads. Luckily nobody was under there when it happened.
Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:59:53 EST (#)
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For really proper and guaranteed ohhhhs and ahhhhs, you need to stroll the Minerettes.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:58:14 EST (#)
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Inion:
I think that's still probably the best word.
bummer on the cold, but yes you would have fried to a crisp out there. I got home last night and was washing my face to get the dried-up clumps of lip balm & sunblock off.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:56:17 EST (#)
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and apparently forgetting ratings :D
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:56:03 EST (#)
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i'm sure i meant another word than terrain but my head is full of snot and dayquil. i've been forgetting words all day :(
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:55:30 EST (#)
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Submitted by TheGoat (user info) at 2009-03-02 11:46:17 PST (#)
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I love the fifth picture. it looks like one of the trees is attempting the reach around. Oww.
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Juniper. smelled great, everytime you brush against it you get that scent it gives off.
we had someone get a vein in their leg lanced by the spine on an agave cactus. I wish I had pictures of that.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:53:47 EST (#)
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looks like a nice place to visit. just looking at that terrain is making my skin turn red and crispy.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:52:49 EST (#)
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Forensic:
climbed approximately 4000ft in about a mile. Goddamned steep mountain but the view from on top (as you can partially see) was fantastic. My legs are fucking killing me today.
Saw snow to the north (climbing there 2 weeks from now) and a couple bighorn sheep, but they were too far off to capture with camera.
Submitted by TheGoat (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:46:17 EST (#)
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I love the fifth picture. it looks like one of the trees is attempting the reach around. Oww.
Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:44:23 EST (#)
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Huell Howser says: two thumbs up!
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2009-03-02 14:40:40 EST (#)
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I hate you.
I'm not on the East coast but we still had 4 to 5 inches of snow dumped on us.