tayopa, legend or reality ...?

Old Dog · May 5, 2008

After all of the hoo haa over the last couple years ...
You would have a herd time convincing me he has cards at all.
I think Blindblowman just likes to be the center of attention.

For as smart as he says he is and for the actual intelligence he has shown...
I find it very sad. He could be the top hunter here if he was only willing to do the work.
Research is only a small part, an expedition for a couple days every two years or so ....
give it a rest.

way too much childish spitefulness in his postings
if he is the super brain he says he is I would not be surprised to find that his actual age is 12.

Oroblanco · May 5, 2008

HOLA mi amigo Pronghorn,

Pronghorn wrote:

How bad was the blizzard there?

We only got eight inches of snow before the wind started stacking it up into huge drifts, most all of that snow is gone now and the pastures and hay fields really needed the moisture so.... I shouldn't gripe about a blessing!

I got a little spoiled from AZ winter, which was such a change. Who knows maybe it will even put some more water in these shrunken reservoirs? I know they got it much worse north of us here, a friend told me he had 32 inches in Deadwood before it got drifting. I agree about the culture difference here - heck most folks would help you out even if they don't like you, but don't let that get around.

Good luck and good hunting, I hope you find the treasures that you seek.
your friend,
Oroblanco

cactusjumper · May 6, 2008

Roy,

Something to keep in mind: Hannibal lost many elephants, horses and men to the cold/snow while crossing the Alps. He had no choice but to press on and leave the snow behind him. He lost almost half of his men, which would be around 23,000.....dead. Starting out with around 37 elephants, he came down out of the Alps with only a few left alive.

You would think that 2,226 years later, we would all have learned that snow/cold is bad for one's health. This becomes even more evident as we age. Having lived and worked in some of the coldest places in the country, I can appreciate Hannibal's rush to leave the snow behind him. :coffee2:

It seems fair to say that you and Beth are both engaged in another great adventure, and living out the reality of a dream. When we run out of dreams, adventures and plans for our future, we have run out of that which makes life worth living. :icon_king:

Many of us are envious of your adventure. The snow, on the other hand........ :stop:

Take care,

Joe

pronghorn · May 6, 2008

cactusjumper said:
Roy,

Something to keep in mind: Hannibal lost many elephants, horses and men to the cold/snow while crossing the Alps. He had no choice but to press on and leave the snow behind him. He lost almost half of his men, which would be around 23,000.....dead. Starting out with around 37 elephants, he came down out of the Alps with only a few left alive.

You would think that 2,226 years later, we would all have learned that snow/cold is bad for one's health. This becomes even more evident as we age. Having lived and worked in some of the coldest places in the country, I can appreciate Hannibal's rush to leave the snow behind him.

It seems fair to say that you and Beth are both engaged in another great adventure, and living out the reality of a dream. When we run out of dreams, adventures and plans for our future, we have run out of that which makes life worth living.

Many of us are envious of your adventure. The snow, on the other hand........

Take care,

Joe

Hello Cj
Some of us up here enjoy the cold and the snow and the smell of pine in the fireplace.
Me, I can't take the heat, I was in Phoenix in 92 when they had to shut down flights
because the runway was too soft, I think it reached 123 degrees that day, I thought
I was going to die. I can't go out much here when it gets much above 85, mild heat
stroke a few years back. I'll take 20 degrees over 100 anyday, I can always put on
more clothes, down there you can only take off so much and you're done, or in jail

Now the wind, that's a whole other story, but you can stay in great shape just chasing
your hat.
I do like it where my sister lives in Prescott, sure wouldn't mind spending January/Febuary there, maybe some day. Sure would like to get to camp and hunt
with you guys that know the legends and have walked the walk, I would make a good
camp cook/guard. I have a lot of firearm experience (prairie dogs, deer, pheas, grouse,
partridge, and of course the fleet antelope) and I can hike all day, if it isn't too hot.

This probably isn't the right thread for this and you maybe don't care to hear it, I
just can't seem to sleep these days and needed to talk a bit. You all have a great day
and keep up with the stories/dialog, I love reading all the great posts on this site.

I'll shut up now. Tom

Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp · May 6, 2008

HI TOM: Yer my kinda guy, Here is a picture of my country in Mexico, Tayopa country. I was raised in the high country of Calif., spent many a week backpacking alone above 10,000 ft. catching Golden Trout and eating venison .

Don Jose de La Mancha

p.s. Join us in a cup of ORO"s egg shell, etc (?), coffee?

Cynangyl · May 6, 2008

Wow! That is some gorgeous country for sure! What a view! Thanks for sharing it!

Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp · May 6, 2008

HI CYNAN GAL: that is at 6000 ft, dense Pine and oak country, You roll up in your sleeping gear, with just your nose out, sniffing the delicous scent of pine which hints at frost by morning, listen to the gentle breeze for a moment, close your eyes and it is morning - ready to take on ORO's coffee.

I love it sigh. Viva Mexico heheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

Cynangyl · May 6, 2008

aaaah with that description it is even MORE beautiful! :wink:

the blindbowman · May 6, 2008

Real de Tayopa said:
HI CYNAN GAL: that is at 6000 ft, dense Pine and oak country, You roll up in your sleeping gear, with just your nose out, sniffing the delicous scent of pine which hints at frost by morning, listen to the gentle breeze for a moment, close your eyes and it is morning - ready to take on ORO's coffee.

I love it sigh. Viva Mexico heheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

the bear think its just like the soft fluff outer coating .before they get to the tastey parts ...lol

pronghorn · May 6, 2008

Real de Tayopa said:
HI TOM: Yer my kinda guy, Here is a picture of my country in Mexico, Tayopa country. I was raised in the high country of Calif., spent many a week backpacking alone above 10,000 ft. catching Golden Trout and eating venison .

Don Jose de La Mancha

p.s. Join us in a cup of ORO"s egg shell, etc (?), coffee?

Hey Don Jose

I would be honored to join you and Oro and whomever, however I don't drink much
coffee, I am a tea drinker.

But I can cook up a mean venison steak and I love my fish, especially northern pike,
walleye and perch. Fresh pike almondine is hard to beat.

I can't compete with your Mexico for the possibility of finding gold or the scenery
but every once in a while the sunrise here is pure gold. Tom

Cynangyl · May 6, 2008

the blindbowman said:
Real de Tayopa said:

HI CYNAN GAL: that is at 6000 ft, dense Pine and oak country, You roll up in your sleeping gear, with just your nose out, sniffing the delicous scent of pine which hints at frost by morning, listen to the gentle breeze for a moment, close your eyes and it is morning - ready to take on ORO's coffee.

I love it sigh. Viva Mexico heheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

Click to expand...

the bear think its just like the soft fluff outer coating .before they get to the tastey parts ...lol

Seems as if you are bent on ruining the imagery. We have had bears and cougars in areas where I have lived and it took none of the beauty away so I still think it sounds fantastic! :wink:

Cyn

Stryker_FO · May 6, 2008

Cynangyl said:
the blindbowman said:

Real de Tayopa said:

HI CYNAN GAL: that is at 6000 ft, dense Pine and oak country, You roll up in your sleeping gear, with just your nose out, sniffing the delicous scent of pine which hints at frost by morning, listen to the gentle breeze for a moment, close your eyes and it is morning - ready to take on ORO's coffee.

I love it sigh. Viva Mexico heheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

Click to expand...

the bear think its just like the soft fluff outer coating .before they get to the tastey parts ...lol

Click to expand...

Seems as if you are bent on ruining the imagery. We have had bears and cougars in areas where I have lived and it took none of the beauty away so I still think it sounds fantastic! Cyn

seems he is bent on ruining alot of things. he is the forums greatest card holder.... but when its time to call he holds his cards and runs off.. tons of I have this and I know this but never lays the cards on the table...

maybe he is holding aces over 8's and is afraid to throw em down.

Old Dog · May 6, 2008

More childish crap,
I think his jokers are showing.

Thom

Gossamer · May 6, 2008

Hello all...
Trying to catch up, the other list I belong to just ignited after I said something that was my opinion. LOL. Way too much fun.
Then it take me a half hour to read the posts here. That waterfall is so beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing.
We all know of the Sups, but does anyone know any other legends about other Mountains here in AZ? I was up on the South Mountain today... it was so beautiful and such great weather.
I'm intriqued by South Mtn. but haven't heard any legends... can anyone fill in the gaps?
Oro, here is a cup a joe for you :coffee2:

Janiece

Oroblanco · May 6, 2008

HOLA amigos,

Gracias Janiece - sometimes all you need is a good cup of coffee. :thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with tea either, a fellow shouldn't go into the Canadian bush without a supply even if you don't drink it, rules of hospitality and all.

Thanks to you too Joe for the reminder, and I am sure you mean "adventure" in the McManus definition - that is "any experience that while you are in it, you wonder how in heck you will ever get out of" - ::)

I only hope that I will be able to look back on 50 years of adventures, like you have (and a few others here) without getting killed in the process!

Gossamer wrote:

does anyone know any other legends about other Mountains here in AZ?

There are numerous legends about the Arizona mountains, though most are not so famous or infamous as the Superstitions. I would bet that Cactusjumper has a collection of them from a lifetime of treasure hunting AZ, if he would not mind sharing?

Back to our topic, considering the rather bloody history of Tayopa, I wonder if it has any reputation for being a haunted place? Real de Tayopa would you care to share any details? Thank you in advance,
your friend,
Roy ~ Oroblanco

the blindbowman · May 6, 2008

Stryker_FO said:
Cynangyl said:

the blindbowman said:

Real de Tayopa said:

HI CYNAN GAL: that is at 6000 ft, dense Pine and oak country, You roll up in your sleeping gear, with just your nose out, sniffing the delicous scent of pine which hints at frost by morning, listen to the gentle breeze for a moment, close your eyes and it is morning - ready to take on ORO's coffee.

I love it sigh. Viva Mexico heheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

Click to expand...

the bear think its just like the soft fluff outer coating .before they get to the tastey parts ...lol

Click to expand...

Seems as if you are bent on ruining the imagery. We have had bears and cougars in areas where I have lived and it took none of the beauty away so I still think it sounds fantastic! Cyn

Click to expand...

seems he is bent on ruining alot of things. he is the forums greatest card holder.... but when its time to call he holds his cards and runs off.. tons of I have this and I know this but never lays the cards on the table...

maybe he is holding aces over 8's and is afraid to throw em down.