As some of you may have seen, Mike and Robyn came out to our neck of the woods to do a Frey Ranch Whiskey re-supply run. And, being that Cindy and I were in the area, they asked if we'd be interested in joining them for some fun. Of course, how could we say no to whiskey and wandering around the desert for a second day in a row and the following are a few pics from the fun we had.
On our way out to Frey Ranch, we just squeaked by a traffic jam that was starting to build.
After an awesome brunch in town, we arrived at Frey and just as their doors opened.
CHEERS!! To good times and great bourbon and ryes!
With tastings had and fine selections bought, it was time to hit the road and head out to some fun in the desert.
But first, Ripley reminded us that she'd been patient and needed to burn off some steam and so, we made a stop for her out on a dry lake.
How do you know when Ripley has had enough? When she camps out under our Jeep with a semi-satisfied smile. Of course, I say "semi-satisfied" because she's never fully satisfied and all she's really doing is catching her breath.
Heading out into a remote part of the Nevada Desert that's known for things that go "boom", we stopped over at a couple of old vehicles that used to make the booms.
How could I not take these things out for a spin.
YEEHAW!!
I have no idea what the heck this old radar looking thing is but it's cool.
Probably should have read the sign!
On the move again, we made our way across what I like to call, a Nevada Super Highway.
Making a stop to check out some neat stuff.
Clearly, a lot of the stuff out here is still a no go zone and there are signs to remind you of it.
But, you can still see some of the cool things behind the fence line.
In the distance, you can even see several dirt people villages like this where some guys go to learn how to make friends.
Heading deeper into the desert and keeping an eye on fuel, we closed in on an area that would give us a better look at things.
There it is, do you see it?
Here's a closer look. I think it's old farm equipment.
While there was once a time when this area was strictly off limits like the areas we were at before, things have changed in recent years and now it's okay. That part is cool. But, what sucks is that somewhere around 2020-21, social media got word about it and now the shitheads have been coming out and are doing what they do best - RUIN EVERYTHING with their lovey "art".
Me giving my best Kim Jung Un impression
Before this part of the desert was taken over by Uncle Sam in the 1990s, it used to be home to about 50 different homesteads that date back to the 1800s. This old bus that was converted into a motorhome is a remnant of one of the last families to have lived on this particular ranch.
Now, the reason why anyone would have wanted to live in this remote part of Nevada is because there is a TON of water everywhere and large ponds filled with it as well.
On our way out to Frey Ranch, we just squeaked by a traffic jam that was starting to build.
After an awesome brunch in town, we arrived at Frey and just as their doors opened.
CHEERS!! To good times and great bourbon and ryes!
With tastings had and fine selections bought, it was time to hit the road and head out to some fun in the desert.
But first, Ripley reminded us that she'd been patient and needed to burn off some steam and so, we made a stop for her out on a dry lake.
How do you know when Ripley has had enough? When she camps out under our Jeep with a semi-satisfied smile. Of course, I say "semi-satisfied" because she's never fully satisfied and all she's really doing is catching her breath.
Heading out into a remote part of the Nevada Desert that's known for things that go "boom", we stopped over at a couple of old vehicles that used to make the booms.
How could I not take these things out for a spin.
YEEHAW!!
I have no idea what the heck this old radar looking thing is but it's cool.
Probably should have read the sign!
On the move again, we made our way across what I like to call, a Nevada Super Highway.
Making a stop to check out some neat stuff.
Clearly, a lot of the stuff out here is still a no go zone and there are signs to remind you of it.
But, you can still see some of the cool things behind the fence line.
In the distance, you can even see several dirt people villages like this where some guys go to learn how to make friends.
Heading deeper into the desert and keeping an eye on fuel, we closed in on an area that would give us a better look at things.
There it is, do you see it?
Here's a closer look. I think it's old farm equipment.
While there was once a time when this area was strictly off limits like the areas we were at before, things have changed in recent years and now it's okay. That part is cool. But, what sucks is that somewhere around 2020-21, social media got word about it and now the shitheads have been coming out and are doing what they do best - RUIN EVERYTHING with their lovey "art".
Me giving my best Kim Jung Un impression
Before this part of the desert was taken over by Uncle Sam in the 1990s, it used to be home to about 50 different homesteads that date back to the 1800s. This old bus that was converted into a motorhome is a remnant of one of the last families to have lived on this particular ranch.
Now, the reason why anyone would have wanted to live in this remote part of Nevada is because there is a TON of water everywhere and large ponds filled with it as well.
