The shocks are shot, the truck is down, but the pooch we still got.
High Desert Chronicles
@highdesertrecovery.bsky.social
Log of adventures, things found, sights seen in the Sierra Nevada, Mojave, northern Nevada, and the western USA. A 4x4 recovery, overlanding, hiking, autocross, aviation, Gen X nerd. Keep public lands public. #RESIST Pics my own.©️ #RockChalkJayhawk
Whe I read that we have weapons in space I remembered something I watched one sleepless night. A warning from a source I didn’t expect. youtu.be/naUlF5O2ciU
Dr. Carol Rosin - National Press Club - May 9th 2001
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The cost for one single injection at a US emergency room.
About the best compliment I could get is Mendo choosing my knee for a nap.
Listen to what truckers are saying right now. Act accordingly.
When a health insurance company can pay for the naming rights to an NFL stadium….
I got a bucket of readywise for the pandemic and still have it. I bought more today. If trucks stop rolling I think we’ll be glad to have it. Costco has some discounts.
A section of my pricey light bar went out after some water intrusion. I hadn’t changed the gaskets in years and thought it was my fault. Baja Designs support was eager to point out that I was covered under their lifetime warranty. I ship it, they fix. No cost. “Buy once, cry once” wins again.
Elephant Butte State Park, New Mexico. 2016 A favorite.
On my last trip, this battery I’ve had for years started smoking when I used the AC outlet. It could have easily burned down the truck if I hadn’t caught it early. I’ve contacted the company. They’re taking it back and have committed to finding the cause. Be careful out there.
I hope a few sunset and camp pics give you a spot of peace in your feed today. I’m grateful for this community and the people I’ve come to know a bit. Let’s stick together, far and wide. We’ll need it.
Reno, Nevada. 2026 Walking the dog last night and saw this just over Mt. Rose.
Costco rations Kirkland motor oil, raises price to $57.99
The wholesale retailer has raised the price of a 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic oil from around $30 to $57.99 and capped purchases at 2 per customer per week
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High Desert Chronicles@highdesertrecovery.bsky.social · 5mo agoBuy now.
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GasBuddy Can Be a Privacy Nightmare. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
We know everyone is feeling the pinch of gas prices right now, but it probably isn’t worth sacrificing your privacy to save money.
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Patrick De Haan@gasbuddyguy.bsky.social · 4w agoHISTORY: California diesel has hit $8/gal average for the first time ever, per live GasBuddy data. the state that grows a third of america's vegetables and two thirds of its fruits just made your grocery bill more expensive
Based in western Nevada, the NBC TV series "Bonanza" starring Lorne Green and Michael Landon debuted on Sep 12, 1959. The show lasted 14 seasons into 1973. imdb.to/ZjyRfn Note: It's like they had AI create the map with north pointing to the left.
The American healthcare system is a completely broken disgrace.
Expecting steep climbs and descents, we paused briefly and shifted into 4-Low. Then a slow crawl up a Sierra forest road. I say go 4x4 early. It’s way more effective as prevention than remedy. Apologies for the autofocus
Libraries in the desert have special rules.
