Daily observations of my simple life.

Desert Culture and Old Cars:

Last Sunday I watched an old motorhome being towed away past my place. It was probably a 70's model with no door and a real junker. "Hmmm, guess someones cleaning up," I thought. Last evening when I was out feeding the goat and chickens I heard a very large engine putting down the road, dust flying. Peering down the road I was wondering what could be making such a racket. Finally coming into view is the old motorhome, towing a junker car. I couldn't help but laugh. I wonder what it is about this culture that ever so many of the residents have these old junker cars all over their property. I'm not talking about fashionable antiques, I'm talking about junkers, like you find in the junk yard. Why would anyone tow one in, is beyond me, seems like most people have trouble towing them out.

I have grown to love the desert and the landscaping on many homes is interesting and fun to observe but on many others the landscaping is 5 or more junker cars. Because the land here is cheap and so far there aren't too many rules people buy a chunk of land and pull a motorhome, trailer, 5th wheel or other temporary type home and live on small incomes. Many retired people here and I do believe people die and then these temporary homes are just abandoned. There they sit blowing in the wind, baking in the sun.  Some of these temporary type homes most recently set up have beautiful interesting yards and you can see the creative owners are making a home.

I often drive about or walk in the open desert and find bits and pieces of lives that lived there and went away. I find it interesting  to explore and I'm glad it is not so stiff and ruled by every little law.

Posted by: cactusandquail at 18:33 | link | comments (1)

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#1  31 August 2004 - 18:49

 

I've really enjoyed reading your entries because they are fascinating and full of adventure. You make the simple life sound so appealing. Thanks for sharing.

msbhivin

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