RE: Bushytail campground northern CA. Trinity Lake
Did you go hiking across the road? We were there a few years ago over the 4th of July holiday. It was a little too loud for our taste - lots of boaters that blasted their music. I would go back again, but it would be a non-holiday weekend, later in the season, and preferably mid-week.
I like the fact that they have hookups there. So rare for USFS campground.
Explain Disneyland vs Disney Adventure Park
The last time I was at Disneyland was in the 1980's... when it was a simple time. Now apparently I need to get caught up on the changes that have happened in the last few decades.
We're going to be in Anaheim for two full days. I plan on staying at a hotel in the resort or near (looking at Candy Cane Inn).
I need park tickets for my son and me. But I'm not sure if I should get the 2-park pass or stick with one park - old faithful Disneyland.
My son still takes naps, so the day will start early-ish and stop after lunch, then nap, then we can head back to the park(s) about 4pm.
Can someone explain the differences between Disneyland and the Adventure Park?
Are there two entrances, one to each park (from Google maps I can't tell - it looks like one huge resort without a fenceline between the two parks)?
Having a 5-yr old son, would I be better off getting a 2-park pass or blowing off the Adventure Park?
Any info is appreciated!
RE: Dinosaur Nat'l Monument - In which town to stay?
Thank you! All good advice. Not to brag, but my son is an excellent hiker - last summer (when he was 3.5 yo) he made the Bumpass Hell hike at Lassen NP... in snow :)
And thank you to those who specifically talked about where the bones were. Good to know. Also the info about in-town stuff is key.
We were planning on taking CA-80 out and staying at Angel Lake near Wells, NV overnight (because that's just what we always do!), but now I'll look into taking CA-50. I wanted to check out Ely and the trains there at some point anyway... :C (EDIT: I just checked google maps. Yea, a loop would be good and would allow us to stop at Great Basin NP too, which is somewhere I'd like for my son to see.)
And 100-degrees in late-May?! I better re-think when we're gonna head out there.
Excellent replies. Thanks again!
Dinosaur Nat'l Monument - In which town to stay?
I may take my 5yo son out to Dinosaur Nat'l Monument next spring. I want to stay in a town that is near most petroglyphs and dinosaur exhibits to minimize the daily driving. (We won't be staying in a campground within the Park.)
The Park is pretty big, but is there an area or a main road where most attractions are located? In what town do you recommend we stay?
We'll be driving from California, so through Utah. I was leaning towards staying in Vernal, but am not sure if that's the best town to be in if the attractions are located more on the road from Dinosaur. :? I've never been to Dinosaur Nat'l Monument so any suggestions about where to stay, what to see, etc are appreciated!
RE: Half Moon Bay, CA area
My dad loves Barbara's Fish Trap to eat. There are lots of hiking trails if you're into that (PM me and I'll find links for you). The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival is around Oct 13, and that usually draws a HUGE crowd (read: no parking, bumping elbows, etc). If you go south down the coast a bit to Pescadero, there are tidepools there, and inland a little in the town of Pescadero is Duarte's Tavern where you can get a mean artichoke soup. Lots of surfers to watch all along the coast. If you're into surfing, Mavericks is south of HMB, which is where big wave surfers go in the winter to ride huge waves. And don't forget Ano Nuevo State Park (even further south than Pescadero but not as south as Santa Cruz) where you can see elephant seals most of the year. At this time of year I think you're able to hike out to the beach without a guide.
RE: Hummingbirds
I can't wait til we landscape and add bushes and flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are so cool.
We had the back door open last spring and while my ds was napping, a hummingbird flew in to the kitchen and couldn't find his way out. My son woke up, went downstairs and found the VERY tired hummingbird perched on a curtain rod. DS climbed up there and was able to pet him. DS still talks about it to this day. He says he "fell in love" with the hummingbird. (He's four yo.) Needless to say, when I saw the hummingbird in the kitchen, I took him outside immediately and let him go. Poor thing. Right after we bought a screen door.
I love the idea about a coat hanger, considering my dh brings homes tons of them from the dry cleaners. :)
RE: Great festivals?
We've been going to WorldFest for a couple years now and absolutely love it. It's in Grass Valley, CA and they typically have pretty big headliners (Indigo Girls, Cake). If you like lots of different kinds of music, this is the festival for you.
RE: Where is your favorite area to camp in the Lower 48?
Not looking for a campground, more like an area that people like and what they like to see and do there... Yellowstone versus Glacier Nat'l Park, Seattle WA or Southern California (Legoland and Disneyland), etc.
Maria, you titled the thread Where is your favorite place to camp in the Lower 48? which you posted in the Campgrounds section. If you wanted to know a general area then it would have helped us if you stated that in the thread title to prevent the mixed message.
Advice to new folks: try to be more specific in your thread titles and be aware of which category you post your question. We're pretty helpful around here if the questions are specific and correctly placed. We like new folks and we've all made these mistakes so please do not read this as being irritable. Just trying to help.
Oh geez. Actually, if you want to get picky, the description of this forum is "Post your opinions on campgrounds, parks, resorts, attractions, and places to go." In fact, the name of the forum is "... & MORE."
And my question was not intended to be specific. I did not say whether I was looking for a campground or a more general area. I said "camp" because I want to know where people take their RVs, tents, etc. I said "place" because I consider Yellowstone and other areas of interest "places." I can see how someone would infer 'campground review' based on the other recent threads, which is why I edited my original post. Thanks for pointing that out. I also changed the thread title and replaced "place" with "area." Hope that meets with your approval.
For any thread, you can see the first few words of the original post by hovering over the thread title, which should give you some more information about the flavor of the thread. No need to click on it if you don't want to. Just trying to help.
RE: Where is your favorite area to camp in the Lower 48?
If I told then I wouldn't be able to go because if would be booked.
I totally get ya. Just PM me! :) What's one more person, right? We're all friends here.
RE: Where is your favorite area to camp in the Lower 48?
Not looking for a campground, more like an area that people like and what they like to see and do there... Yellowstone versus Glacier Nat'l Park, Seattle WA or Southern California (Legoland and Disneyland), etc.
Where is your favorite area to camp in the Lower 48?
What area(s) do you like to visit and why... :)
I'll start - Yellowstone. I love animals. I love seeing animals in the wild. I want to video my child petting a bear or teasing bison (just kidding!). If I lived closer, I would go every single year and at different times of the year. LOVED Yellowstone. So far, it my fave place of all time.
RE: stupid adults bring up stupid kids
Sorry, only half a thought there.
I understood what you were saying. When I referred to the "previous poster" I meant Dog Folks, not you :)
I've only read the first 2 pages of replies and all I can say is... I'm happy to be a member of this forum with like-minded people. I thought we were a dieing breed in this country with so many stupid people out there..
Cheers to all :)
Isn't it funny (or sad) that it's the stupid people that stand out the most usually? I really think we need a feel-good news station. I get upset by all the idiots out there making trouble for everyone else.
RE: stupid adults bring up stupid kids
They don't NEED to but a good hunter learns about habitat, behaviors, food sources, the outdoors, etc., and how it's all related to co-exist. I'm a strong believer every child should visit a farm and a slaughterhouse to understand where food comes from. But I digress.
Stupid is, indeed, as stupid does.
A good environmentalist learns all that and more :) And all you need is a book or two, and to get outdoors, open your eyes and ears, and experience life and see that all things are connected.
I thought that the previous poster was alluding to 'kids not hunting' = 'kids don't know about animals/ecology/environment' with which I STRONGLY disagree.
RE: stupid adults bring up stupid kids
I may be way off here but I can think of two reasons:
1. Children do not hunt so they do not learn about the "wild."
2. Wild animlas are almost always portrayed as being "friendly" on mass media.
Kids just don't learn trhe truth about wild animals.
Just saying.
1. Children do not need to hunt to learn about the wild.
2. Children will listen to their parents rather than mass media is their parents actually spend the time to teach them about life.
Anyway you look at it, it's the parents' responsibility to keep their children safe, to teach their children about the rules/laws, and to instill compassion. As one person already said, Stupid is as stupid does. If you see an out-of-control kid, look to their parent. I'll bet they are not the pillars of society.
When we were in Yellowstone last year, all I needed to tell my 4 year old is that wild animals are unpredictable and we stay far away from them. Done.
RE: Renal Failure 16 yr-old cat update
Well, Aja is hanging in there. She doesn't care too much for the special canned food she's supposed to eat, so we've been gradually mixing it in with something she loves. She seems to be drinking water like she should - not too much and not too little. And the litter box I set up just for her is getting used.
So far she's doing all the things she normally did before she got sick. But we know it's too early to tell if this is going to last for a while. She goes back to the vet on Tuesday for new blood work. That will be the real test. Until then, we're enjoying having back home and making a comfy lap for her as much as possible. If these are going to be her last few days, we'll make them the best we can.
Thanks again for you support and encouragement.
So glad your kitty is going better. Phew!
My 16 year old cat, Pookie, has renal failure (we've known for 4 months now). On Sunday I came from from a camping trip to find Pookie on the bed, obviously not alright. My DH took Pookie to emergency and they kept him for two days. He was severely dehydrated and in obvious distress. He really didn't perk up til about 36 hours after admission. We couldn't get bloodwork done in a timely manner because it was a holiday weekend. Every since he's been out of the vet clinic he's improved a little. He's on a general antibiotic and one specifically for the URI which they think infected his kidneys. The antibiotic for his kidneys really makes him feel lousy for a couple hours after he takes it.
If you have any recommendations, please pass them along. Kidney failure and URIs are so common in cats. :(
I personally gave up on the "special" food. Pookie gets Fancy Feast because he likes it and will eat it. We also give him tuna juice and water almost everything down so he gets lots of water.
RE: Amazon rocks!
Another thing I like about Amazon is they have a non-profit program where they donate 15% (?) to the group of choice by using a link. Never knew that until our daughter enrolled a grandson in a Waldorf school. The school says that they clear a few hundred dollars per month, and they do not draw from a very wealth area.
Is posting the link permissible?
My son's preschool uses the escrip online donation process and Amazon is a part of that (2.x% goes back to the school). But 15% is pretty amazing!!
RE: Experience with a GOOD Dog Orthotic Company?
Yes, SCOPe is a human O & P company but I know that Kel (an owner) works on K9s on the side.
Excellent!! Chula Vista is close enough to drive to :) That's one thing I wish we could have done with OrthoPets - bring our dog in so they can actually see her leg.
RE: Experience with a GOOD Dog Orthotic Company?
By Ortho Pets, do you mean the one in Denver? I had great luck with them with my dog that has since passed?
Another option would be SCOPe. Talk to Kel in the Chula Vista office.
Yep, OrthoPets in Denver. That's the one. I believe that for most (95%-99%) of dogs, what they sent would have worked. But my dog apparently seems to be the outlier. :R I wanted to bring Juno to them because just having a mould of the leg obviously wasn't enough to create a device that works. But bringing Juno to Denver just isn't in the cards. Their customer service was great and they really tried to help Juno (like I said, adjusted the brace 5 or more times and tried different thing).
So Scope is a human orthotic company I see from the web. Doesn't hurt to call them. Thanks :)
I've had a few clients use handicappedpets.com, but don't know if they provide the specialized orthotic that you might need.
Have you asked your vet for another source.
I saw that company on the web. I will contact them. Even if I can't get a specialized device, I would be happy with something that will at least help her for as long as possible. Right now, we replaced our expensive orthotic with a $50 "Carpo-Flex Sports Wrap." Not ideal, but it's some support. Better than nothing.
My vet actually didn't refer me to the orthotic company; their advice (well, actually the surgeon's advice) was to take a pie shaped wedge out of Juno's wrist to straighten her leg out. I opted to talk to a physical therapist first at UC Davis which was the surgeon's afterthought when I asked for alternatives. The PT thought that the carpal ligament collapsing was more of a concern than straightening her leg. So, we went with a brace because at the time because we thought it might help the carpal ligament AND help to straighten her leg a little. In the end, it didn't. When she walked, she would sorta twist out of the brace and it would become more of a nuisance than a support.
I've had a few patients that have had to have joint fusions performed. The carpal joint is one very commonly affected. My guess would be that the problem with the carpus is speeding the arthritis problem with the elbow, so anything to relieve that (including arthrodesis) would be beneficial.
Doug, DVM
Thank you for your experience. Arthrodesis does have some advantages (like no brace to deal with everyday, and she's able to get in the sand without any problems). It definitely something we're considering because her ligament is to a point where our normal vet commented that he was "concerned" about her leg a month or so ago (that was when we were in for our 6-week post-op checkup after her cruciate ligament surgery (Tightrope CCL)!).
RE: Amazon rocks!
I use Amazon quite a bit and have had no personal problems with them. Now, I did order a present for my nice one Christmas and it was delivered to her house just like they were suppose to. Problem was no body was home and my nice lives in that crime ridden waste land called Los Angeles and by the time she got home from school someone had stolen the package off the front step. But, that wasn't Amazons fault.
We live in a rural America (according to my neighbors, even though we have a Round Table and a grocery store down the hill) and we had a package stolen from our driveway gate. Thankfully it was only cat food. But again, to Amazon's credit, they shipped another cat food out no questions asked, and for "free." I ripped UPS a new one over the phone, but that's a whole other story.
