Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein �ksne]

Thanks Larry!

Currently crashed out on a cheap hotel room near the airport, :-)

Smooth flight, but stiff muscles.

Jostein

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Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 7:39 AM
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Jostein,
There is a poem that is very important for you to learn before your
California trip.
Leaves of three, let it be.

Make sure that you know how to recognize poison oak.  This is a special
time of year for poison oak.  Some of it is turning a very lovely bright
red. Some of it has lost its leaves.  The leaves have had all summer to
secrete and collect urushiol, that marvelous oil that most people are
allergic to.

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Larry Colen]

Jostein,
There is a poem that is very important for you to learn before your
California trip.
Leaves of three, let it be.

Make sure that you know how to recognize poison oak.  This is a special
time of year for poison oak.  Some of it is turning a very lovely bright
red. Some of it has lost its leaves.  The leaves have had all summer to
secrete and collect urushiol, that marvelous oil that most people are 
allergic to.

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Thanks Bob!

Wrt. the coastline I'll have to consider the time towards the end of the 
trip. At the moment I have a sort of crush on arid/desert landscapes, but 
who knows. Maybe I grow tired of them sooner than I expect... :-)


Jostein

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From: Bob Sullivan

Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:32 PM
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Jostein,
Your pictures are really wonderful and the geography excellent.
I envy the trips you are making along with your photos.
I'm sure you'll have a great time in California.
The coastline south of Carmel is dramatic, but I enjoyed the drive
up from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay and San Francisco about as much.
The part of hwy #1 that I enjoyed the most is north of SF - from Point
Reyes to the redwoods.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 1:08 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Ųksne
 wrote:



-Opprinnelig melding-
From: John Francis

On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 05:01:53PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:
> The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep
> fall offs and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.



Not in this universe you're not ...


I think he just had a Geomagnetic Excursion.

Jostein



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Re: Gearing up for California

[Bob Sullivan]

Jostein,
Your pictures are really wonderful and the geography excellent.
I envy the trips you are making along with your photos.
I'm sure you'll have a great time in California.
The coastline south of Carmel is dramatic, but I enjoyed the drive
up from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay and San Francisco about as much.
The part of hwy #1 that I enjoyed the most is north of SF - from Point
Reyes to the redwoods.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 1:08 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Ųksne
 wrote:
>
>
> -Opprinnelig melding-
> From: John Francis
>> On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 05:01:53PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:
>> > The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep
>> > fall offs and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.
>
>> Not in this universe you're not ...
>
> I think he just had a Geomagnetic Excursion.
>
> Jostein
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein �ksne]

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: John Francis
> On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 05:01:53PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:
> > The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep 
> > fall offs and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.

> Not in this universe you're not ...

I think he just had a Geomagnetic Excursion.

Jostein 



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Re: Gearing up for California

[Ann Sanfedele]

On 10/22/2013 20:19, John Francis wrote:

On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 05:01:53PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:

The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep fall offs 
and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.


Not in this universe you're not ...



Maybe that's why Jack said it's very dramatic :-)

ann

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Re: Gearing up for California

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 05:01:53PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:
> The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep fall 
> offs and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.

Not in this universe you're not ...


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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

The "Big Sur" coast line just south of Carmel is very dramatic. Steep fall offs 
and a curvy hwy #1. You're on the outside going north.
Mists and rainbows are frequent.
 
Jack
 
 
  

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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 8:23 AM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

>From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.

Really can't wait for that one.

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

Thanks,  for commenting, Brian.
Believe  me that post typing was done by some self generated spastic event 
within Yahoo.
 
J 


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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Quoting Jack Davis :

> I've enjoyed (?) the Trail Ridge Road  
> drive which exceeds 12,00 feet in elevation in some areas  
> and constitutes the longest high elevation drive in the US. In order  
> to make this claim, it also includes a bit of Estes Park.
> Can keep one focused.


Steve Harley suggested Trail ridge Road to me when we were travelling  
between Frisco and Cheyenne in mid May.  Sadly it was still closed.

The alternative through Walden and Laramie was pretty good though -  
and the burgers at the River Rock Cafe in Walden were superb  :-)>


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>
> - Original Message -
> From: Bob W 
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> Cc:
> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:56 AM
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
> Driving a convertible along a coast road is one of the greatest  
> pleasures life can afford.
>
> Even somewhere as humble as West Dorset is magnificent. The Basque  
> coast is utterly wonderful, and I've seen something of the superb  
> Pacific coast when I spent a week in Santa Monica.
>
> But the very best of all, without a doubt, is Chapman's Peak in South Africa.
>
> <http://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/>
>
> B
>
>> On 22 Oct 2013, at 16:37, "Steve Cottrell"  wrote:
>>
>> On 22/10/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>
>>> From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
>>> California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
>>> travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
>>> fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
>>> not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
>>> make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
>>> short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
>>> where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.
>>
>> BTW in case anyone's interested, there is a 1990's book called
>> 'California Beach Houses' (p. Chronicle) that has some wonderful
>> photographs in it. Primarily of the architecture but also of the
>> surroundings - a real inspiration and if you like this sort of thing on
>> your shelf - highly recommended. Cheap used too!
>>
>>
>> UK
>>
>> <http://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/
>> dp/0811812189>
>>
>>
>> USA
>>
>> <http://tinyurl.com/oghwsrk>
>>
>> <http://www.amazon.com/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/dp/
>> 0811812189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382456175&sr=8-1&keywords=California
>> +Beach+Houses>
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
>> Cheers,
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Re: Gearing up for California

[John Francis]

On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 07:56:14PM +0100, Bob W wrote:
> Driving a convertible along a coast road is one of the greatest pleasures 
> life can afford. 

Driving one through the Yosemite area doesn't suck, either.

Or along the Kankamagus Highway in the White Mountains, or
around the Utah canyons, or ...

I haven't made it to the Blue Ridge Parkway yet, but one of
these years I'll check that one off, too.


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Re: Gearing up for California

[Ann Sanfedele]

Colorado National Monument is lovely - I happened to be near there in 
2001 (driving out west in the fall  on the way to the Grand Canyon for a 
Scrabble tourney). Was near there just about the time I needed to get

a campsite and there were wonderful late afternoon vistas... it's small
by western standards but really neat.

ann

On 10/22/2013 17:26, steve harley wrote:

on 2013-10-22 14:19 Jack Davis wrote

I've enjoyed (?) the Trail Ridge Road drive which exceeds 12,00 feet
in elevation in some areas and constitutes the longest high elevation
drive in the US. In order to make this claim, it also includes a bit
of Estes Park.
Can keep one focused.


the claim i'm more familiar with is "highest continuous paved road" — it
connects Grand Lake to Estes Park - there aren't many guard rails, but
it is well maintained and traffic is not fast, so i find tourists (on
foot & driving) the biggest hazard in good conditions; interestingly,
this 12000 foot pass was the only one of three roads into Estes Park
that wasn't closed by September's catastrophic floods

Trail Ridge is a gorgeous drive and when combined with Rocky Mountain
National Park and Estes Park is perhaps the most well-rounded outdoor
destination in Colorado; but if you want a Colorado "sports car" drive i
would recommend Colorado National Monument, an underrated area almost on
the order of Canyonlands with a great through-road along the canyon edges





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Re: Gearing up for California

[steve harley]

on 2013-10-22 14:19 Jack Davis wrote

I've enjoyed (?) the Trail Ridge Road drive which exceeds 12,00 feet in 
elevation in some areas and constitutes the longest high elevation drive in the 
US. In order to make this claim, it also includes a bit of Estes Park.
Can keep one focused.


the claim i'm more familiar with is "highest continuous paved road" — it 
connects Grand Lake to Estes Park - there aren't many guard rails, but it is 
well maintained and traffic is not fast, so i find tourists (on foot & driving) 
the biggest hazard in good conditions; interestingly, this 12000 foot pass was 
the only one of three roads into Estes Park that wasn't closed by September's 
catastrophic floods


Trail Ridge is a gorgeous drive and when combined with Rocky Mountain National 
Park and Estes Park is perhaps the most well-rounded outdoor destination in 
Colorado; but if you want a Colorado "sports car" drive i would recommend 
Colorado National Monument, an underrated area almost on the order of 
Canyonlands with a great through-road along the canyon edges




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Re: Gearing up for California

[Brian Walters]

Quoting Jack Davis :

I've enjoyed (?) the Trail Ridge Road  
drive which exceeds 12,00 feet in elevation in some areas  
and constitutes the longest high elevation drive in the US. In order  
to make this claim, it also includes a bit of Estes Park.

Can keep one focused.



Steve Harley suggested Trail ridge Road to me when we were travelling  
between Frisco and Cheyenne in mid May.  Sadly it was still closed.


The alternative through Walden and Laramie was pretty good though -  
and the burgers at the River Rock Cafe in Walden were superb  :-)>



Cheers

Brian

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- Original Message -
From: Bob W 
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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Driving a convertible along a coast road is one of the greatest  
pleasures life can afford.


Even somewhere as humble as West Dorset is magnificent. The Basque  
coast is utterly wonderful, and I've seen something of the superb  
Pacific coast when I spent a week in Santa Monica.


But the very best of all, without a doubt, is Chapman's Peak in South Africa.

<http://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/>

B


On 22 Oct 2013, at 16:37, "Steve Cottrell"  wrote:

On 22/10/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:


From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.


BTW in case anyone's interested, there is a 1990's book called
'California Beach Houses' (p. Chronicle) that has some wonderful
photographs in it. Primarily of the architecture but also of the
surroundings - a real inspiration and if you like this sort of thing on
your shelf - highly recommended. Cheap used too!


UK

<http://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/
dp/0811812189>


USA

<http://tinyurl.com/oghwsrk>

<http://www.amazon.com/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/dp/
0811812189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382456175&sr=8-1&keywords=California
+Beach+Houses>


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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

I've enjoyed (?) the Trail Ridge Road drive which exceeds 12,00 feet in 
elevation in some areas and constitutes the longest high elevation drive in the 
US. In order to make this claim, it also includes a bit of Estes Park.
Can keep one focused.
 
Jack
 


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From: Bob W 
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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Driving a convertible along a coast road is one of the greatest pleasures life 
can afford. 

Even somewhere as humble as West Dorset is magnificent. The Basque coast is 
utterly wonderful, and I've seen something of the superb Pacific coast when I 
spent a week in Santa Monica. 

But the very best of all, without a doubt, is Chapman's Peak in South Africa.

<http://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/>

B

> On 22 Oct 2013, at 16:37, "Steve Cottrell"  wrote:
> 
> On 22/10/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
>> From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
>> California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
>> travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
>> fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
>> not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
>> make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
>> short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
>> where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.
> 
> BTW in case anyone's interested, there is a 1990's book called
> 'California Beach Houses' (p. Chronicle) that has some wonderful
> photographs in it. Primarily of the architecture but also of the
> surroundings - a real inspiration and if you like this sort of thing on
> your shelf - highly recommended. Cheap used too!
> 
> 
> UK
> 
> <http://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/
> dp/0811812189>
> 
> 
> USA
> 
> <http://tinyurl.com/oghwsrk>
> 
> <http://www.amazon.com/California-Beach-Houses-Interiors-Architecture/dp/
> 0811812189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382456175&sr=8-1&keywords=California
> +Beach+Houses>
> 
> 
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Bob W]

Driving a convertible along a coast road is one of the greatest pleasures life 
can afford. 

Even somewhere as humble as West Dorset is magnificent. The Basque coast is 
utterly wonderful, and I've seen something of the superb Pacific coast when I 
spent a week in Santa Monica. 

But the very best of all, without a doubt, is Chapman's Peak in South Africa.



B

> On 22 Oct 2013, at 16:37, "Steve Cottrell"  wrote:
> 
> On 22/10/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
>> From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
>> California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
>> travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
>> fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
>> not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
>> make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
>> short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
>> where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.
> 
> BTW in case anyone's interested, there is a 1990's book called
> 'California Beach Houses' (p. Chronicle) that has some wonderful
> photographs in it. Primarily of the architecture but also of the
> surroundings - a real inspiration and if you like this sort of thing on
> your shelf - highly recommended. Cheap used too!
> 
> 
> UK
> 
>  dp/0811812189>
> 
> 
> USA
> 
> 
> 
>  0811812189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382456175&sr=8-1&keywords=California
> +Beach+Houses>
> 
> 
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Steve Cottrell]

On 22/10/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Sounds nice.  I have a grueling 10 mile drive to get to an ocean
>beach from my house in the Redwoods.  I have to settle for a river in
>my back yard.

You're on my stop-off list ;-)

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

Yes, 395 is where fall happens. Terrific drive for a few hundred miles.
Well, it wasn't snowy and icy and I was driving. 
In your situation, Ann, I'd have pinched a bunch of buttonholes in my shorts
 
Jack


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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Coming _back down_ from the Bristlecones with a snowy and icy road and 
being in the passenger seat instead of being in control was one of the 
most nail biting driving experiences of my travels with Richard...
slightly uncomforatble indeed!

Both Lone Pine and Big Pine were fun little towns along 395.

ann

On 10/22/2013 09:32, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:
> Yes, I noticed the part about Tioga. I drew the conclusion that at such
> altitudes, weather will fluctuate more dramatically, so it's harder to
> predict how long the road stays open. I plan to do at least an attempt
> at hwy 120. West of Tioga there's still the places where the Rim Fire
> came close to the road, so I may get some interesting shots of the
> aftermaths of destruction. If Tioga's closed, I'll double back and hope
> for hwy 108 instead.
>
> Jostein
>
> -Opprinnelig melding- From: Jack Davis
> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:39 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
> One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120.
> It's the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep
> series of switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the
> bottom.
> As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a
> terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly
> uncomfortable.
>
> Jack
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> Cc:
> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
> Thanks Ken!
> The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at
> least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)
>
> The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
> Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:
>
> http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm
>
> But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way
> too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't
> consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.
>
> Jostein
>
> -Opprinnelig melding- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
>>> ...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee
>>> Vining
>>> for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.
>
> Be sure to check the road conditions (
> http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for
> the
> road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
> when the snow level gets unmanageable.
>
> Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
> 395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
>
> Kenneth Waller
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
>
> - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" 
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
>
>> Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
>> results will be satisfying..
>> You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late
>> for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
>> miss it.
>> So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter
>> conditions
>> aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They
>> can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a
>> chain monkey.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Jack
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>> From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
>> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>>
>>
>> Thanks Jens!
>> Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
>> Jostein
>>
>> -Opprinnelig melding- From: Jens
>> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>>
>>
>> Hello Jostein
>> I'm looking 

Re: Gearing up for California

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 04:23:28PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote:
> >From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
> California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
> travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
> fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is

I won't be driving Hwy 1 through Big Sur until tomorrow.
Plans for today are to make it to Moro bay by sunset, spending most 
of the afternoon in the M.B. / Atascadero region.

> not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
> make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
> short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
> where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.

Sounds nice.  I have a grueling 10 mile drive to get to an ocean
beach from my house in the Redwoods.  I have to settle for a river in
my back yard.

Larry

PS  Neener, neener.

> 
> Really can't wait for that one.
> 
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Ann Sanfedele]

I found Tioga to be less terrifying than the Bristlecone drive (but then 
I did it in mid summer and I was driving an agile little car) that being 
said, the car overheated and we had to give it a rest - it wasnt scary 
but I was riding the breaks a lot.


ann

On 10/22/2013 08:39, Jack Davis wrote:

One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120. It's 
the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep series of 
switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the bottom.
As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a 
terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly uncomfortable.

Jack




- Original Message -
From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Cc:
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)

The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:

http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding-
From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee Vining
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message -
From: "Jack Davis" 
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California



Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a
chain monkey.

Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding-
From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein





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Re: Gearing up for California

[Ann Sanfedele]

Coming _back down_ from the Bristlecones with a snowy and icy road and 
being in the passenger seat instead of being in control was one of the 
most nail biting driving experiences of my travels with Richard...

slightly uncomforatble indeed!

Both Lone Pine and Big Pine were fun little towns along 395.

ann

On 10/22/2013 09:32, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:

Yes, I noticed the part about Tioga. I drew the conclusion that at such
altitudes, weather will fluctuate more dramatically, so it's harder to
predict how long the road stays open. I plan to do at least an attempt
at hwy 120. West of Tioga there's still the places where the Rim Fire
came close to the road, so I may get some interesting shots of the
aftermaths of destruction. If Tioga's closed, I'll double back and hope
for hwy 108 instead.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- From: Jack Davis
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:39 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120.
It's the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep
series of switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the
bottom.
As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a
terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly
uncomfortable.

Jack




- Original Message -
From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Cc:
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)

The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:

http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee
Vining
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for
the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

----- Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" 
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California



Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter
conditions
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a
chain monkey.

Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding----- From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like

Re: Gearing up for California

[Steve Cottrell]

On 22/10/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:

>From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
>California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
>travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
>fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
>not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
>make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
>short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
>where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.

BTW in case anyone's interested, there is a 1990's book called
'California Beach Houses' (p. Chronicle) that has some wonderful
photographs in it. Primarily of the architecture but also of the
surroundings - a real inspiration and if you like this sort of thing on
your shelf - highly recommended. Cheap used too!


UK




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Re: Gearing up for California

[Steve Cottrell]

>From my dim and distant memory, one of the most beautiful aspects of
California is without doubt the coastline, as anyone who has ever
travelled along Highway 1 will confirm. The cool sea breezes bring moist
fog onto the shore by day and walking amongst the Sequoia and Redwood is
not to be missed! I especially loved the shoreline and when I eventually
make my pilgrimage back to the state - most likely within just a few
short years now - it will feature heavily on my agenda. To the point
where I want to spend a week in a beach house nestled amongst the trees.

Really can't wait for that one.

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Yes, I noticed the part about Tioga. I drew the conclusion that at such 
altitudes, weather will fluctuate more dramatically, so it's harder to 
predict how long the road stays open. I plan to do at least an attempt at 
hwy 120. West of Tioga there's still the places where the Rim Fire came 
close to the road, so I may get some interesting shots of the aftermaths of 
destruction. If Tioga's closed, I'll double back and hope for hwy 108 
instead.


Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jack Davis

Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:39 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120. It's 
the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep series of 
switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the bottom.
As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a 
terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly 
uncomfortable.


Jack




- Original Message -
From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Cc:
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)

The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:

http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: kwal...@peoplepc.com

Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee Vining
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: "Jack Davis" 

Subject: Re: Gearing up for California



Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a
chain monkey.

Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding----- 
From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein



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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120. It's 
the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep series of 
switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the bottom.
As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a 
terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly uncomfortable.
 
Jack
 
 


- Original Message -
From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Cc: 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at 
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)

The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's 
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:

http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way 
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't 
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

>>...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee Vining 
>>for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.

Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Davis" 
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


> Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the 
> results will be satisfying..
> You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late 
> for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
> miss it.
> So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
> aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They 
> can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a 
> chain monkey.
>
> Best,
>
> Jack
>
>
>
> ____________
> From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
>
> Thanks Jens!
> Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
> Jostein
>
> -Opprinnelig melding- 
> From: Jens
> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
>
>
> Hello Jostein
> I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
> here:-)
> Have a nice journey :-)
>
> Regards
> Jens
> -- 
> Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.
>
> On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
> wrote:
>> Hi gang,
>> Long time no posting.
>>
>> Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
>> prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
>> stuff. A
>> new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
>> rental
>> car is booked.
>>
>> The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
>> first,
>> and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
>> some
>> general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
>> excursion
>> into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
>> volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
>> columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
>> to aim
>> for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
>> but
>> that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
>> by to
>> see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
>> San
>> Francisco.
>>
>> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
>> 16.
>> November.
>>
>> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
>> Nevada,
>> give me a ping. :-)
>>
>> Jostein


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Re: Gearing up for California

[Aahz Maruch]

On Mon, Oct 21, 2013, Walt Gilbert wrote:
> 
> I still think I could have spent every day of the rest of my life
> out there taking photos, and been damned happy doing it.

How do you publish them when you're only taking pictures?

(Not really joking, unfortunately, based on my publishing history...)
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[Jack Davis]

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From: Jack Davis 
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Cc: 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the results 
will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late for 
peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll 
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They can be 
very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a chain monkey.
 
Best, 
 
Jack





From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List  
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots 
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:
> Hi gang,
> Long time no posting.
>
> Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
> prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
> stuff. A
> new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
> rental
> car is booked.
>
> The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
> first,
> and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
> some
> general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
> excursion
> into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
> volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
> columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
> to aim
> for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
> but
> that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
> by to
> see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
> San
> Francisco.
>
> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
> 16.
> November.
>
> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
> Nevada,
> give me a ping. :-)
>
> Jostein
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Ann Sanfedele]

Devil's postpile overated...

You may well be out of luck for the Bristlecones this year judging from
what I've been seeing on Weather channel, but Death Valley will be a 
treat and San Francisco can't be beat as a city - even though you might 
have to endure the company of a number of Pentaxians :-)


I'm so jealous!

ann



On 10/21/2013 17:09, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for
at least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)

The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:

http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the
way too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that
people don't consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.

Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee
Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for
the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" 
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California



Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit
late for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter
conditions aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your
rental car. They can be very expensive if you have to buy them have
them installed by a chain monkey.

Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein





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Re: Gearing up for California

[kwaller]

What worries me more is actually that some of the most interesting roads 
close for the winter at some point around the time I get there. I've been 
unable to find any fixed dates for closures, so I guess it depends on 
local weather conditions.


checking (http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/clsdlst.htm) shows scheduled 
closing of route 120 for Dec 17, barring earlier closure for snow.


Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 

Subject: Re: Gearing up for California



Thanks Jack!

I'm no stranger to snowy roads. I've looked briefly into buying snow 
chains, and got the impression that cheap ones would be easier to find in 
towns closer to the Sierras. I have a set for my own car that goes on and 
off in a couple of minutes, and will try to find something with a similar 
patent.


What worries me more is actually that some of the most interesting roads 
close for the winter at some point around the time I get there. I've been 
unable to find any fixed dates for closures, so I guess it depends on 
local weather conditions. Fingers crossed... :-)


Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jack Davis

Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 9:50 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the 
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late 
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll

miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They 
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a 
chain monkey.


Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein





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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at 
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)


The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's 
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:


http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm

But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way 
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't 
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.


Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: kwal...@peoplepc.com

Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee Vining 
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.

Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!

Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: "Jack Davis" 

Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the 
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late 
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll

miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They 
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a 
chain monkey.


Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
--
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein



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Re: Gearing up for California

[kwaller]

...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee Vining 
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.


Be sure to check the road conditions ( 
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for the 
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter 
when the snow level gets unmanageable.


Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and 
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!


Enjoy!



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: "Jack Davis" 

Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the 
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late 
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll

miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They 
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a 
chain monkey.


Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
--
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein



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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Thanks Jack!

I'm no stranger to snowy roads. I've looked briefly into buying snow chains, 
and got the impression that cheap ones would be easier to find in towns 
closer to the Sierras. I have a set for my own car that goes on and off in a 
couple of minutes, and will try to find something with a similar patent.


What worries me more is actually that some of the most interesting roads 
close for the winter at some point around the time I get there. I've been 
unable to find any fixed dates for closures, so I guess it depends on local 
weather conditions. Fingers crossed... :-)


Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jack Davis

Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 9:50 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the 
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late 
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll

miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They can 
be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a chain 
monkey.


Best,

Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
--
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein





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Re: Gearing up for California

[Walt Gilbert]

I'm envious. I thoroughly enjoyed the brief time I spent in the Bay Area 
-- to the point that I didn't really want to come back home.


I still think I could have spent every day of the rest of my life out 
there taking photos, and been damned happy doing it.


-- Walt


On 10/20/2013 9:42 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:

Hi gang,

Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the 
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other 
stuff. A new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. 
Even the rental car is booked.


The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days 
first, and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono 
Lake, and some general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and 
hopefully some excursion into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I 
can find some interesting volcanic formations. I know there are some 
pretty spectacular basalt columns, and possibly some hot springs and 
stuff. After that, I plan to aim for the Bristlecone Pines Park and 
eventually down to Death Valley; but that's as far as my planning 
goes. Except that I'd really like to stop by to see the sandhill 
cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards San Francisco.


I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday 
16. November.


If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or 
Nevada, give me a ping. :-)


Jostein








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Re: Gearing up for California

[Larry Colen]

On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 12:50:15PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote:
> So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
> aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They can 
> be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a chain 
> monkey.

Somehow I don't think winter conditions, even in the Sierras 
will give Jostien much pause.  For him the biggest winter threat
California has to offer is probably yuppies in SUVs who think that
four wheel drive makes them exempt from the laws of physics.

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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jack Davis]

Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the results 
will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late for 
peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll 
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter conditions 
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They can be 
very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a chain monkey.
 
Best, 
 
Jack




From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne 
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

-Opprinnelig melding- 
From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots 
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:
> Hi gang,
> Long time no posting.
>
> Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
> prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
> stuff. A
> new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
> rental
> car is booked.
>
> The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
> first,
> and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
> some
> general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
> excursion
> into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
> volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
> columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
> to aim
> for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
> but
> that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
> by to
> see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
> San
> Francisco.
>
> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
> 16.
> November.
>
> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
> Nevada,
> give me a ping. :-)
>
> Jostein
>
>
>
>
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Received.
Thanks Godfrey!

Jostein

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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 5:02 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California

Heya Jostein,

I live about 40 minutes south of SFO by the main road (Hwy 101) in Santa 
Clara. Depending the specifics of whom else might want to get together in 
this area, I will arrange time to meet when you're in the area here. I'll 
send you my mobile phone number so we can coordinate better.


Godfrey



On Oct 20, 2013, at 7:42 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne  
wrote:



Hi gang,

Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the 
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other stuff. 
A new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the 
rental car is booked.


The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days 
first, and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, 
and some general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some 
excursion into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some 
interesting volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular 
basalt columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I 
plan to aim for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death 
Valley; but that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like 
to stop by to see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back 
towards San Francisco.


I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday 16. 
November.


If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or Nevada, 
give me a ping. :-)


Jostein



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Re: Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein

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From: Jens

Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California


Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots 
here:-)

Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:

Hi gang,
Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.

The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.

I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.

If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)

Jostein





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Re: Gearing up for California

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On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 04:42:30PM +0200, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:
> Hi gang,
> 
> Long time no posting.
> 
> 
> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on
> Saturday 16. November.
> 
> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
> Nevada, give me a ping. :-)

Definitely.  I live near Santa Cruz, about 110 km south of San Francisco.
You will be showing up just as I finish a week off from work. I work in 
Santa Clara, just a few km from where Godders lives.

If you need/want crash space in the Santa Cruz area, let me know, 
we have a couple of spare guest beds at the Temple of deffered 
maintanence.  The amenities are a little rough, but it is nice
having our own redwood grove.

> 
> Jostein
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Jens]

Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)

Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" 
wrote:
> Hi gang,
> Long time no posting.
> 
> Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the 
> prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
> stuff. A 
> new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
> rental 
> car is booked.
> 
> The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
> first, 
> and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
> some 
> general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
> excursion 
> into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
> volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt 
> columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
> to aim 
> for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
> but 
> that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
> by to 
> see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
> San 
> Francisco.
> 
> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
> 16. 
> November.
> 
> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
> Nevada, 
> give me a ping. :-)
> 
> Jostein
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: Gearing up for California

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Heya Jostein,

I live about 40 minutes south of SFO by the main road (Hwy 101) in Santa Clara. 
Depending the specifics of whom else might want to get together in this area, I 
will arrange time to meet when you're in the area here. I'll send you my mobile 
phone number so we can coordinate better. 

Godfrey



On Oct 20, 2013, at 7:42 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne  wrote:

> Hi gang,
> 
> Long time no posting.
> 
> Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the prospect 
> back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other stuff. A new job, 
> among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the rental car is 
> booked.
> 
> The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days first, 
> and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some 
> general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some excursion 
> into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting 
> volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt columns, 
> and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan to aim for the 
> Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley; but that's as far 
> as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop by to see the 
> sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards San Francisco.
> 
> I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday 16. 
> November.
> 
> If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or Nevada, 
> give me a ping. :-)
> 
> Jostein


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Gearing up for California

[Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne]

Hi gang,

Long time no posting.

Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the 
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other stuff. A 
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the rental 
car is booked.


The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days first, 
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some 
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some excursion 
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting 
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt 
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan to aim 
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley; but 
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop by to 
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards San 
Francisco.


I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday 16. 
November.


If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or Nevada, 
give me a ping. :-)


Jostein





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