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Aug 21, 2020 22:16:33   #
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JFCoupe wrote:
At 72 and a case of serious pneumonia two years ago, I am staying very cautious. I live in the NW and would love to get to the Pacific Coast for a week or two, but my wife and I have decided to just stay home and reduce the risk.

Thankfully I still have cycling and thousands of old images to process, so I keep plenty busy.

Stay safe.


That's my problem. I have gone through all the old photos. I seriously need some fresh projects.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:15:26   #
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boberic wrote:
first- Outside masks are not necessary, unless in large crowds. Just maintain 6 foot distance. Inside use masks. inside, use wipes, and/or sprays UV light bars work as well. If money is of no concern, maybe rent a small RV, or a camper. That will solvve the sleeping problem


All good advice. Thanks. Don't see us doing the RV.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:14:12   #
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AzPicLady wrote:
I've done two road trips during this stupidity, and I had no difficulty on either one. I did stay in a motel once. Wash your hands a lot. Carry sanitizer. Most truck stops have all you need for food, breaks, etc. They show evidence of adherence to prescribed rules. Probably the most dangerous thing is the gas pump handle. Again, use sanitizer after pumping gas!

I was just at the North Rim. It is open, but the lodge is closed to all but those with existing reservations, and the campground is closed due to a water main break. The road to Point Imperial is closed. The camp store is open, and the deli store is open for orders, but you pick up and eat the food outside. Rim trails are all open. Jacob Lake is totally open. Do be careful about Monument Valley. The virus has been brutal on the reservation. You probably should check it before going there. Call the Goldings store. They will know. I talked to a lady who said Arches was packed, but you said you're not going to Moab. I suggest you contact Cany143 (one of the members here) as he has a pretty good pulse on the parks in Utah.
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Excellent info. Thanks for taking so much time for your insights.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:12:55   #
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tomad wrote:
I'd probably wait until next year. If I did go, I would rent a small RV that I could clean myself and live in for the duration of the trip... IMO a safer way to sleep and eat avoiding hotels and restaurants. I am actually planning another trip out west for the fall of 2021 when it will hopefully be safer.


RV is just not our choice. We may wait it out ourselves.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:11:40   #
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Mac wrote:
That sounds like a fun idea.
I would wear a mask anytime I was outside of the car or motel room. I would spray and/or wipe the room with Lysol when I first checked in and after anyone else was in the room. Social distance as much as possible. Order takeout instead of eating in a restaurant and either eat in the car or in the room, or outside where you can maintain social distancing. Wash hands often and have waterless hand cleaner with you when you’re out and about.
I hope you have a good time and don’t forget to post the pictures when you get back.
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Very good common sense advice. Thanks
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Aug 21, 2020 22:10:45   #
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skylinefirepest wrote:
Bryce and Zion are reasonably close to Moab...and Canyonlands, Dead Horse Canyon, and Arches are at Moab. We stayed for a week at the Days Inn at Moab and it was very clean with friendly people. Not knowing where you are really wanting to go I would definitely say to go to Arches at Moab...one of the most spectacular parks we've ever been to. The Grand Canyon and the Badlands were a definite lower on the totem pole after going to Arches, Bryce, and Zion. A huge difference for us now is that we can't walk so we have to be where we can drive with very little walking. We drove up to the top of the plateau and went to Gemeni Bridge and my wife hated the ten percent grade and whoop de doos with the longish hood...I see why all the serious off roaders use Jeeps. I've bought a newer Taco with the crawl feature so I can't wait to get back out to Moab and hit the trails and we are intending to try it this Sept.
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Thanks for all the info. My wife has balance issues so walking is a definite concern.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:08:55   #
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whatdat wrote:
Ck status of parks as they are in a state of flux due to Covid-19. Here in Texas state parks are only open by appointment & Big Bend NP was closed in July. Haven’t heard anything since. (don’t know about other National Parks, forests, wildlife areas in Texas).
Good luck & be careful.


If we decide to go this will be part of our research.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:08:12   #
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dougbev3 wrote:
I have had several friends who have taken trips and have had no problems with hotels or places to eat. One friend started in Kansas and went to D.C. and then back to Montana ( her new home ). They used wipes and cleaning sprays, gloves & masks.


This is our everyday routine.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:07:36   #
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sabfish wrote:
One big question, and to my mind risk, is eating in restaurants. You can't eat with a mask on and may well be indoors.


I would not eat indoors either. Don't see food as an unacceptable risk.
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Aug 21, 2020 22:05:34   #
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Just Fred wrote:
I would do it in a heartbeat.


I have your vote!
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Aug 21, 2020 22:04:10   #
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PixelStan77 wrote:
The answer to your question" What would you do"

I would stay safe and stay home. Your bedding would get contaminated if the hotel/motel did not spray and clean properly


The bedding contamination is something I hadn't thought about.
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Aug 21, 2020 11:14:43   #
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First the basics. I'm 79 and my wife is 75. Like everyone else, we have been in lockdown for 6 months. I am thinking about a trip to see some of the Utah parks, Monument Valley and possibly the Grand Canyon north rim. This will be a driving trip starting from Los Angeles and we would probably spend 7 or 8 days on the road. We are both in reasonable health with no underlying health issues. We are thinking of late September or early October. While I will be into my photography, my wife will basically be along for the ride. There will be no long hikes or climbing. The $64 question is can we stay safe.

My plan would be to take our own bedding for the trip. I would not rely on local motels to have the best disinfectant protocols. I am guessing we can keep social distancing fairly easily with the possible exception of hiring a guide in Monument Valley. Have you done this trip in recent months or do you know of others who made this trip and with what results? I'm on the fence but obviously don't want to do something stupid. I would like to keep the motel stops to a minimum and was looking for suggestions for a base location near Zion or Brice to do day trips of less than 150 miles. I'm not going to make it all the way to Moab. Suggestions?
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Aug 10, 2020 22:23:43   #
(Photo Gallery)
Arabian Peninsula - UAE/Abu Dhabi - 51 - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Stained glass windows
weberwest wrote:
Here we come into the photographers "candy store":

Besides the very large numbers of mosaic stone inlays and some wooden decorative pieces, there are good number of glass windows and doors treated in a very artistic way. While the wooden elements and certainly the ceramics are quite common decorative elements within mosques in many lands, the treatment of glass in this particular mosque, as shown in this set, is something rather unusual and I personally was very much attracted by it. This is our final look at this mosque and the last set of pictures from inside the mosque concentrates on these glass-etchings and -mosaics.

I suggest using the double-downloads on some of these pictures, effective particularly on #s 8 & 10.

I look forward to your comments and questions and recommend viewing the downloads.
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Joe, Peggy and I were just looking at No. 8 again and we both agreed that in the high magnification this is an absolutely beautiful abstract. I could see it hanging on a wall sized around 30x40 or larger. Every time I look at it I like it more.
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Aug 10, 2020 20:31:29   #
(Photo Gallery)
Arabian Peninsula - UAE/Abu Dhabi - 51 - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Stained glass windows
weberwest wrote:
Thank you George, I like that one too for its intense structures - did you do a double download to see the endless details in the glass?


Yes. The detail is amazing. Makes for an interesting abstract.
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Aug 10, 2020 20:25:21   #
(Photo Gallery)
Arabian Peninsula - UAE/Abu Dhabi - 51 - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Stained glass windows
weberwest wrote:
Here we come into the photographers "candy store":

Besides the very large numbers of mosaic stone inlays and some wooden decorative pieces, there are good number of glass windows and doors treated in a very artistic way. While the wooden elements and certainly the ceramics are quite common decorative elements within mosques in many lands, the treatment of glass in this particular mosque, as shown in this set, is something rather unusual and I personally was very much attracted by it. This is our final look at this mosque and the last set of pictures from inside the mosque concentrates on these glass-etchings and -mosaics.

I suggest using the double-downloads on some of these pictures, effective particularly on #s 8 & 10.

I look forward to your comments and questions and recommend viewing the downloads.
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Here we come into the photographers "candy st... (show quote)


Joe, No. 8 lights my fire. Has the feeling of a fine art capture.
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