Joshua Tree road trip in January. (Gathering)

[RedRocksU2]

yup



leba talk in my car: you missed it BC.

 

[bonocomet]

yup



leba talk in my car: you missed it BC.

you must have been in heaven C

 

[RedRocksU2]

not really ...Fitz and i we were getting "updated" on all the lingo.

 

[bonocomet]

Perfect! I'm sure it will come in handy for you.

(not sure I know all the updated lingo )

 

[bonocomet]

a few more

this one is blurry sorry (but the ranger was closing in on us so we were in a hurry )

(and Fitz is wearing a lovely hat )

 

[bonocomet]

Vertigo?

 

[Carek1230]

Thank you all for sharing, wish I coulda been there but maybe next time. Looks like the weather was mild for you all and that everyone had a great time! Well done! Great to see NLOTH has already been acknowledged at the site!!

 

[dgluvsU2]

I think a great time was had by all, it was nice to see familiar faces as well as new ones! (maryann, Ethan, Rita and Trevor) Nice to meet you all! BC the pics are excellent!!!! your hubby does a good job!

 

[martha]

I'm so glad you guys all had such a good time, and that the weather cooperated.

Lovely pics and beautiful scenery.

 

[Mr. BAW]

Looks like a great crew, weather and a fun time...we're sorry we missed it but baby-watch continues...just for my info...how long did it take to get there? what time did you arrive? how long did it take to get back? when did you get back to Ontario?

BTW, here's a photo of the Ranger checking what Carlos left behind....Good Times!

 

[arw]

cool pics! Wish I could have joined you, especially since I was off all weekend. Is that a plaque on the ground by the tree?

 

[RedRocksU2]

Amanda, we were hoping you had. Yeah, the plaque was right next to the tree. It is made out of copper, it very nicely done. The ranger asked if we knew who put it there...we were like

He also asked us to keep this location on the DL, he said that if more people know where it is and they start showing in droves...they might have to remove the plaque.

 

[Mr. BAW]

Ranger must have been an Oasis fan....

On the other hand, the translation is that NOT THAT MANY people trek to the location...which is good, in some obscure selfish way...

 

[bonocomet]

He said we were the biggest group he ever knew of so far to visit together. We had seen him checking us out for awhile from the road before he walked down. I didn't know they kept such a close eye on it.

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

Great pics!

If U2 had started their tour in Vegas, as was originally planned, I'm sure more people would have made the trek at that time - I know we were planning on doing so..

 

[RedRocksU2]

^I got the directions for you.

 

[dsmith2904]

It was an awesome weekend! First, JT did a tremendous job. Thank you guys so much for giving me the chance to experience U2 songs live that I know the band will never play (like "Trip Through Your Wires" -- wow!!). And thank you so much to Jason for dedicating a song to us and wishing us a great journey.

Second, thank you again so much to Mr. and Mrs. BC. I doubt we would have found the tree without you. I really appreciate having both of you as guides. And thank you again to the Kodak Theater group for coming up with the idea in the first place.

Now, pictures. I have many more in my Photobucket that you can see here. There are a few pictures I want to redo in black and white to give it the true U2/Anton feel. I'll post those when I get the chance.

Carlos and Trevor at our last stop before the tree:

The lovely facilities:

Everyone checking out the tree:

 

[dsmith2904]

The tree:

 

[dsmith2904]

My favorite rock art:

Our group made some art, too:

 

[dsmith2904]

Cheers!

This one I'd like to do in black and white, it has that band-wandering-the-desert quality:

The view from the tree:

 

[dsmith2904]

My Edge pose:

Nightfall on the drive home:

 

[bonocomet]

yay new pics

I have more too, hopefully can post a few later tonight.

 

[Cin]

Great photos guys!!

U2ube

 

[bonocomet]

By the way I wanted to say again I was so happy to meet some of you for the first time!

zuropa, cleasai, sycmioyo, Mr. Baw, TheEdge U2JT

and great seeing those I have met before again and getting to know you all a bit better!

RedRocksU2, dsmith, BonoFox, dgluvsu2, Fitz

s you all!

 

[arw]

Amanda, we were hoping you had. Yeah, the plaque was right next to the tree. It is made out of copper, it very nicely done. The ranger asked if we knew who put it there...we were like

He also asked us to keep this location on the DL, he said that if more people know where it is and they start showing in droves...they might have to remove the plaque.

I didn't know I was going to have off of work until last Wed. Plus I didn't have anyone at home that would drive with me "just to look at a tree." I think it would freak me out to drive through the desert alone without any cell phone reception. I'll get to the tree one day....


We should go to JTNP in March. I'll make sure I have time off and can find a travel buddy for the road.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Nice job Dev!

Well, the thought of making another trip is up for grabs. Possibly this year or making this an annual thing.

 

[dsmith2904]

Being out in all that space definitely made me appreciate the out-of-doors a little more. Amanda, I'd be in for a trip to the park in March.

 

[RedRocksU2]

The weather could not have been better.

 

[FitzChivalry]

there's video!!!!

Yeah, just a short clip. The first part and the last part are great; the middle part is a bit like trying to watch Cloverfield while riding a roller coaster. I'll see what my friend can do with it in iLife before I put it up.

I had a fantastic time! The BIGGEST shout out and thank you to Carlos for driving. (Check the inside of your arm rest. )

It was really nice to see Interference friends again (Carlos, Dev, Kathleen, Cecy and Rick) and to meet wonderful new blue crack addicts! Maryanne, it was a pleasure sharing the back seat with you.

I really want to thank the group for making the trek out, and for inviting me along (Dev ); I never would've gone all by myself - and it was so much more fun with all of you.



Fitz's pics coming soon.

 

[RedRocksU2]

wtf....gas money?