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Gotta watch for loose rocks when descending these roads. A few months back 2 guys flatted on sharp rocks but both remained upright. A few years ago a friend fell after hitting a rock and got hurt. Luckily the roads were mostly just wet and sandy in spots.
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blew out front tire - miraculously did not crash
shook the entire walk back
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Is that Big Tujunga?
Good advice on the rocks. I’ve had some nasty experiences. 🙄
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I hit a sharp rock that was hiding in the shade of a bush while descending on Angeles Crest. I heard the tire blow out but I wasn't sure which one it was so I didn't know which brake I could jam on. I wasn't going very fast and I was lucky to get things stopped. Turned out it was both tires. frack
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Nothing special, but first sighting today of cherry blossoms for the year - Spring is on the way. Wut a crappy pic
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From tonight
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last weekend - maybe / hopefully last snow we will see on a ride this year
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Spent some time in the Eastern Sierra this weekend ... always interesting when there is a near full moon.
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I recognize the Minarets from an October hike I did on the Minarets Vista Trail:
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Oh, the simple pleasures of life, so important to recognize, so easy for me to miss. My moment of the day for 2/27. The daffodils have burst through to the sun again.
Sign of spring
Sign of spring
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Nice. Our daffodils are just about done for the year. Time to deadhead our blooms.
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There are only a few days in each lunar cycle where you can get a pix of the moon in a landscape without a wildly impossible exposure.
Thanks! The equipment I use is really nothing special, though. Mostly, just very good pocket cameras. It is amazing how well they can do, especially with the kind of subject matter you get in the Eastern Sierra. I really think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Got a ride in before the storms tonight.
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