Monday, August 11, 2014

Countdown to Re-charging the Soul....

The Countdown is still on course and on schedule.....Everything is  moving right along...the camper is getting its final check...will run AC starting tomorrow and turn on the Frig on Thursday....do a final cleaning on Friday and start loading it up along with the Mule.....do last minute shopping on Saturday and pull out by 0800 on Sunday...First stop is around Ballinger, Tx...less than 250 miles up the road.
Horst Kelly Photographer (c)2012

Then keep the compass heading at about 350 degrees till I run into New Mexico and Taos...from there head North to Great Sand Dunes National Park area then west and North to as yet undefined locations.....Rob Rupp, The Super Casita "modification genius"  and awesome photographer is a week ahead of me...hope to either catch him or have him slow down a bit.....we're going to make every effort to connect sometime/somewhere!
Rob and I at East Glacier 2012

I'm really looking forward to this trip of solitude, hiking, photography...meeting some folks and will do my damnest(is that a word) to slow down and fully "inhale and absorb" the journey....

Until next post....Horst sends



Horst Kelly Photographer (c)2012

16 comments:

  1. I look forward to your escapades and pictures. On your return leg of the trip I may be out and about watching for you.

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    1. Thanks Barney....I will keep tabs of where you're at on my return and hopefully we can cross paths...Enjoy the rest of your stay in Gavin-land...Horst sends

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  2. You know I love sunsets, and that last picture is awesome. Wishing you a fantastic trip. I know you and Rob will have fun together again. Possible that you will be looking for a drone before you get back home.:-)

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    1. Thanks....and your are on target about the drone...I have been doing some research the last couple months...though the National Park Service has made them illegal to fly in any of the Parks.....I was thinking it would open up a whole new area of photography....hope to see you Guys on the road....safe travels...Horst sends

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  4. This is going to be so great....awaiting all your breath taking posts. I follow Rob on FB....such similarities in capturing beauty!

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    1. I'm hoping that it turns into a great adventure....I biting at the "bit" to pull out of the driveway...yup, it would be nice to see Rob again.....and compare notes....you two sure seem to b enjoying the life style....take care and maybe we catch each other when you two head south...Horst sends

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  5. Excited for you! May this trip meet and exceed all expectations!

    Also see Rob on Facebook...great photos....and, of course, yours are always superb!

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    1. Thanks Lynne...I'm looking forward to getting out and seeing what Mother Nature puts on my plate....if you Guys head west...maybe we can cross paths along the way....safe travels and enjoy...Horst sends

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  6. How wonderful that you are finally ready to take off again. I am so happy for you -- and for me to be able to tag along!

    The Casita/sunset photo is gorgeous. It captures the spirit of your upcoming trip to me. Off into the sunset to new adventures and discoveries. :)

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    1. Thanks for the kind words...I am really anxious to start this trip....The Casita/sunset is one of my favorite casita photos, taken in Montana...as I recall....Hope all is going well with you and Ron...take care...Horst sends

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  7. Horst, I sent a comment yesterday but seems it didn't go through, so here goes. I know you gotta be excited about getting on the road for a grand adventure...hope it is all that you want and are looking forward to. can't wait to see and here of your journey in pics. Take care and safe travels.

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    1. I had the same problem last week commenting on two other Blogs...Mmmm...I am really excited and can't wait until Sunday...I'm sure the trip will exceed any and all expectations I may have...just meandering around this great Country and seeing/experiencing what it has to show us is reward enough...maybe we can cross paths somewhere along the way...take care..Horst sends

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  8. A fantastic item for your adventures. http://www.ridethehiawatha.com/
    I have done it and it is better than advertised.

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    1. Thanks for the info...I not sure if I'm going to get that far in the Northwest....but then again this trip is about meandering in the area....it does look like it would be a super event...hope all is going well with you...Horst sends

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  9. Here it is takeoff day. I sure hope you got to roll as planned.

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