Posted on 04/03/2008 2:09:26 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
Now to Ft. Bragg and those @*!!@&* red-cockaded woodpeckers!
I've seen a multimillion dollar exercise, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of vehicles and aircraft, come to a screeching halt because one of these things decided to go for a stroll.
And we could not move until the OC's had determined that was the only one on the move.
Relocate them to PA, we love Turtle Soup.
Considering what the Army has done for those things all those years...it’s a surprise this was not done sooner. The long haired hippies will, like the sonar decision...learn to “put some ice on it”
It’s about time....
WOW. I was in Mojave Desert last week (Spring Break Vacation). Didn’t even see a damn sign or mention of any Tortoises. Otherwise, I would have at least tried to find the areas where they can either be spotted or even seen in captivity. Haven been there many times but must be a slightly different area.
Been in the Area 4 times now. Passed Bakersfield. Next time will try to find the location.
RECOMMENDATION:
If you are headed to Vegas, off of Route I-15 you can take CIMA ROAD or KELSO BAKER EXIT and that is one giant loop. You can run into the Visitor Center near Kelso Depot.
Do the ‘Hole in the Wall’ Trail! Its one of the best. First 2 miles are most beautiful. It Starts at a Campground with the same name and goes to ‘Midhills Campground’.
You can DRIVE between the two Camps and can do BOTH ends of the Trail. There is Spring right now so Desert is BLOOMING.
Also do the KELSO SAND DUNES, specially at Sunset.
Thank me later!
Place the veal stock, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the tomato pureé, vegetables, parsley and lemons, and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the two kinds of meat and the sherry. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Thicken by adding small amounts of the roux.
Add a final splash of sherry to each individual bowl when serving, if desired.
Serves six.
Yum
Mojave Desert Tortoise
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I love it when the desert blooms,, Cool.
and those tortoises are sneaky... and very good at blending in. ;-)
There too? We had to deal with them at Ft Polk also.
there’s a lesson there, maybe,, just think how much power conservatives will have as an endangered species in a few years, at the rate this country is going, ya never know. . ;-)
Look for the garden nome sized fences along the road.
Thanks! Barstow is about 60 miles from Baker (home of tallest Thermometer). We were in Baker area. Next time will make effort to find it.
I was in the Mojave Desert last week also (and Death Valley). The Desert Tortoise Preserve is just northeast of California City, which is about 50 miles west of Ft. Irwin. Check it out.
Thanks for guidance. Will do so next time hopefully soon.
It’s also called the Desert Tortoise Natural Area. There’s a small visitor kiosk, restrooms, and some interpretive trails.
Fair exhibitor looking for lost tortoise
By Kristin Edwards
Staff Reporter
Walker County Fair exhibitor Jimmy Calhoun is offering a cash reward for the safe return of an African Spur Thigh Tortoise which escaped from its cage at the Walker County Fairgrounds late Tuesday night.
According to Calhoun, the 80-pound tortoise was last seen in the back parking lot of the fairgrounds at approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday and was more than likely taken out of the area.
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They are not as tasty as a snapping turtle.:)
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