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Exploring the White Mountains

Saturday, August 04, 2012

Another great day in Eastern Arizona exploring the area. This morning we went on a nice hike near the campground and then drove out to Big Lake to have lunch, which was about 25 miles or so from our campground. It was a stunning area to drive through - lots of trees, gigantic mountain meadows with loads of wildflowers - and we didn't have any rain until we got very close to the lake. So we ate in the car but still enjoyed the meal and the company!

After lunch, we drove over to the Hon-Dah casino on the nearby Apache reservation. Tom and LINDAKAY228 went inside to gamble for a bit while I stayed in the car with the dogs and caught up with some computer work [my choice - I don't really like casinos much and I'm not a gambler so was very happy with this arrangement]

On the drive back, we explored a few other areas, little towns and areas we hadn't been to before so that was fun. All 3 of us have an adventurous side and like doing some exploring up this road and that one over there so it was fun for everyone!

Back at camp, we cooked up some salmon, DH took the dogs out for a run and now we're all winding down the day, getting ready for bed and another fun adventure tomorrow!

Yes, I promise pictures but that will have to wait until I have more time and a better connection - maybe another week when we get home. Sorry but I'm taking quite a few so I promise to post them when I can.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
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CLAIREINPARIS 8/15/2012 3:50PM

    It sounds like a perfect day! I can't wait to see the pictures!

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MARLINDA5 8/8/2012 10:59AM

    Sounds like a great time :)

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WOODHEAT 8/6/2012 8:05AM

    Yep, you fit right into the deck group! I remember tent camping with dogs - got to be quite tricky at times! lol! I don't care much for casinos either. Go every once in a while, mainly just to be with friends. I like taking chances, but not real fond of just handing out my money.

Life is good!
Wood


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SALONKITTY 8/5/2012 4:19PM

    Yay! I'm looking forward to seeing your photos. Like you, I'm not into casinos or gambling, either! I had a good friend who was, and we would meet up in Vegas each winter....She would have a blast gambling while I would run around looking at the people, all the strange stuff, riding the rides, etc.

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MJ7DM33 8/5/2012 3:02PM

  emoticon anticipating the great pics that you will post!!!

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SNOWSNAKE 8/5/2012 1:34PM

    Im so jealous ! You are having some fun playing explorer and seeing new exciting and beautiful places! Enjoy and yes, we will have to have a "slide show" on the Deck!! Be safe! ***SNOW***

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KAYOTIC 8/5/2012 1:23PM

    Glad your getting out and enjoying exploring the area, I love that stuff!

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BEAR8MM 8/5/2012 12:20PM

    Sounds like a great time, waiting for pics! I live just north of Tucson, but have not made the White Mountains trek yet. Drove through that area about 15 years ago on a New Mexico family pilgrammage and decided then that if I ever retire, it will be in that area, but probably on the NM side of the line!

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SKY2012 8/5/2012 9:03AM

    Sounds like a FUN filled dat, yahooooo!!!!!!

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WARMSPRINGDAY 8/5/2012 8:26AM

    emoticon Eager for the pics. Enjoy

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STRINGI719 8/5/2012 8:24AM

    I'm SO with you on the gambling and casinos! I'm just not wired that way, I guess.... that holds absolutely NO appeal to me at al! Glad you guys all had such a wonderful day together! We went up to Springerville one time almost 4 years ago, and it was so beautiful up there!

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FLORNH 8/5/2012 8:22AM

    Sounds good!

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RG_DFW 8/5/2012 8:08AM

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NUTRON3 8/5/2012 1:38AM

    sounds like a lot of fun

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_LINDA 8/5/2012 1:08AM

    That is awesome you are having a great time! That is pretty good getting an internet connection in the car on a reservation. I couldn't agree with you more on skipping the gambling. It so does not interest me at all. I do not even buy lottery tickets. Looking forward to when you can finally upload some photos!
Enjoy your Sunday!

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TRUCKERWIFE2 8/5/2012 12:28AM

    Sounds like fun. I'm not much of a gambler either. If I gamble at all I take a roll of coins in with me and when that's gone I'm done. Sounds like a fun trip. Glad it's going well.

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WENDYWITKOSKI 8/4/2012 11:29PM

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MARJORIEWRIGHT 8/4/2012 11:19PM

    Sounds like it was a great day. Hope it stays great for you.

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