tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61881263207079911122024-03-11T05:39:22.965-07:00Del AlbrightCareer photojournalist, adventurer, outdoorsman, four-wheeler, author, and defender of outdoor recreational access. BFGoodrich Tires Ambassador.
IG:jeepndel; FB:LanduseDel; MENU and SEARCH below. πDel Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.comBlogger605125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-15551935137448257312024-03-11T05:38:00.000-07:002024-03-11T05:38:21.316-07:00DEATH VALLEY OVERLANDING<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeo-yHGb0b56TWhS4Af7PTx8U6DeDhb24dGkd4Ob8v85pV4Qwqow70olPXGM3xtnO7NR15I2if6id3UBxZiAn_jzfwXyB5XmHojMzGsS_abg_3sh3KKoNbzrFmrvJpJiAvsUUYAtBgKBBWsE8Ohex_h1oQNNuV8xTWGsmxGVhPW8_XDsmLN8yxveXttrU/s2016/2024-dv-metalcloak-early-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeo-yHGb0b56TWhS4Af7PTx8U6DeDhb24dGkd4Ob8v85pV4Qwqow70olPXGM3xtnO7NR15I2if6id3UBxZiAn_jzfwXyB5XmHojMzGsS_abg_3sh3KKoNbzrFmrvJpJiAvsUUYAtBgKBBWsE8Ohex_h1oQNNuV8xTWGsmxGVhPW8_XDsmLN8yxveXttrU/s320/2024-dv-metalcloak-early-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">DEATH VALLEY AREA AND PARK NEVER DISAPPOINT</h2><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">BY DEL ALBRIGHT</p><p style="text-align: left;">Touring Death Valley and vicinith with Metalcloak friends and my build partner Cloakworks4x4. Overlanding the backcountry and getting our tires dirty in canyons galore.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerNaSFIoh6UQKhyphenhyphenY0mPFLLdNyGm8jJOZ_ctCYGHWWJiQGW87nwrGk0_C_4wnYQghSPEz9EO8LN7tW-wO9Fc1120FID76CmSX4_Wz3vfTMDr0p_gBgaxftjalDJXPfkWJI_VaHUT8Pgf70ebnEgI4Df8q9RROlJK1mv-yd_lvnPZgG4ywCz0lurBFA6IA/s2304/2024-dv-metalcloak-early-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="2304" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerNaSFIoh6UQKhyphenhyphenY0mPFLLdNyGm8jJOZ_ctCYGHWWJiQGW87nwrGk0_C_4wnYQghSPEz9EO8LN7tW-wO9Fc1120FID76CmSX4_Wz3vfTMDr0p_gBgaxftjalDJXPfkWJI_VaHUT8Pgf70ebnEgI4Df8q9RROlJK1mv-yd_lvnPZgG4ywCz0lurBFA6IA/s320/2024-dv-metalcloak-early-003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDN3NvatZctXReq-Lf2VriX6Z5PA7p4YrPwwAfusyargS1p7eJlZnUJ063pMlhfTKqy-ZpDerModXvkW2PlPIa31CE4TRbMeM0usRgOXm5w4xq3PkUF42YgPWjMUOyOPy8m0ya5see8dnME6mbMzudY7sTQiTJG8zKjVt3hRW80m7H4j81Ckan6ScGeo/s320/2024-dv-metalcloak-early-corey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#metalcloak #deathvalley</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-5162658721352002412024-02-15T08:34:00.000-08:002024-02-15T08:34:06.652-08:00DEL ALBRIGHT BOOKS & WRITINGS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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today's world, communication skills mean you also have some social networking
skills β the Internet β like Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
The world is on the "socials." So, learn to tweet, post, share a pic,
tag, hashtag, and comment! At least learn to understand these tools and be able
to talk about them. And if you want to support and thank your
partners/sponsors, social networks are crucial. Social media is essential if
you want to expand your reach or grow your cause. It is never too late to jump in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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(now called X)</b></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><br /></b>Twitter has its place but seems to be dying
off. It is now ranked the 12<sup>th</sup> most popular social network (see below). However,
if you are in a critical position (organizational or club leader), learning to
tweet on Twitter is a big help to your cause and build your club or event. For
example, Tweet up a storm if you are an event chair or director. You will build
a following to help develop your event (and profit margin).<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
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can benefit from setting up a Twitter feed advertised in event literature or
entrance gates. Participants sign up to get the tweets and updates on their
phones as they enjoy the event. In addition, you can keep folks posted on
changes in the schedule of new times for special activities and hold fun
contests with tweets (for example, "Find Del before 3 pm and win a free
t-shirt"). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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can tweet parking and camping information. You can tweet announcements
affecting the participants. And most importantly, before the event, you can
tweet all your sponsors and raffle donors to give them lots of "love"
in return. Make sure you have "followed" and liked all your sponsors
first. Then, you can "mention" them with the "@" symbol
(see below).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; text-align: left;">(from Backlinko.com, October 2023)</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp8jyfu-nqehgvqPW9gpetnFf8c751NM51a5gTaHhtLJ5nzb6-AJkka1ekbkjqcuJKZeA_MCu56Pb29SNP9nLDd7jFxQmYZph-ckkWvCNul7QkgYoGKJ0WfdBpXpFXfeBJT_pd0SXHH_JCjgrgRzL1VeRwWMsZvAzazM3pSlLjYB6j4llPZ0WnewSzDg/s142/faceboook-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="142" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp8jyfu-nqehgvqPW9gpetnFf8c751NM51a5gTaHhtLJ5nzb6-AJkka1ekbkjqcuJKZeA_MCu56Pb29SNP9nLDd7jFxQmYZph-ckkWvCNul7QkgYoGKJ0WfdBpXpFXfeBJT_pd0SXHH_JCjgrgRzL1VeRwWMsZvAzazM3pSlLjYB6j4llPZ0WnewSzDg/w93-h93/faceboook-logo.png" width="93" /></a></div><br /> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">FACEBOOK:</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> You do not want to read about someone washing their poodle on Facebook. So, OK, don't follow them, but learning to use Facebook is a powerful tool for spreading the word about your cause, club, and event. For example, one of my landuse articles (2014) received well over 10,000 views (reads) overnight. In 2020, I wrote an article on FB about Mega-Wildfires with over 64,000 shares (which means 30 β 50 million people read it, most likely). However, even if you paid for it elsewhere, that number is hard to achieve. And Facebook is free (as of this writing).</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You
can buy Facebook (and Twitter) books (like the ones "for Dummies")
and get a crash course in how to make these socials work for you, spread your
cause, and help keep outdoor activities alive and well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You
can set up a specific event or club's Facebook pages, manage the message, and
grow many interested parties that share it in their networks. The cumulative impact is far-reaching and thrives
on its own, creating what is called a "social network." <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
highly recommend using Facebook "Events" to promote your club, raffle,
event, whatever. From your page, set up a sub-page under the Events tag. First, invite people to join your event. Once they do, they
automatically get your updates and posts to the event page. This saves you a
lot of work in promoting and building your event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FB Groups:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> this is one of the most powerful tools FB offers. Private
or public, you can have a group dedicated to your cause, event, family, or
whatever. In addition, you can search a group for specific subjects or posts.
It is a great way to coordinate and share on specific topics. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9dJZiUXB-zKFTGBzN-mGs8bUOMtXO9Nzu_GEwhpA2Gag6bQR4vlmrR6xeES6PucAxXxej_JqCPgozak9drNt08Vooq5Dp94FUHZhiaJYKYVhyPnZBek4y2aDk4lhMp9kSeBIlb8wcvVqzRLcMvLm2GFk5uquqju9Bb_0sODGNAkiMR8Vb0TfnJXTTMs/s156/hashtag-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="87" data-original-width="156" height="78" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9dJZiUXB-zKFTGBzN-mGs8bUOMtXO9Nzu_GEwhpA2Gag6bQR4vlmrR6xeES6PucAxXxej_JqCPgozak9drNt08Vooq5Dp94FUHZhiaJYKYVhyPnZBek4y2aDk4lhMp9kSeBIlb8wcvVqzRLcMvLm2GFk5uquqju9Bb_0sODGNAkiMR8Vb0TfnJXTTMs/w140-h78/hashtag-logo.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><br /> <b>HASHTAGS:</b> The # (pound) symbol
is a hashtag. Hashtags put the mention (post, tweet) on the entire Internet. So,
if a business or group watches a hashtag, they will see it immediately. Technically, a hashtag is a word or un-spaced
phrase prefixed with the number (pound) sign.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hashtags
are great for anyone wishing to know how much exposure you are getting. Hashtags
are powerful search tools on social networks. Anyone can follow anything with a
hashtag and sort out other superfluous data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sponsors,
partners, supporters, and vendors all love hashtags and follow many. Take a
business, let's say JeepBusiness.com. Usually, they follow their hashtag,
especially on Instagram (see below). #jeepbusiness will bring up all posts
about them. So, if you hashtag an entity you want to promote, they will see it
every time you mention it (as promised).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Using the "at symbol" @ means tagging someone β different than a
hashtag. Tagging them means your post will appear on their social network feed
on Facebook (and Instagram). When someone "tags" you in a photo, a
copy of the photo is transferred to your profile.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> When a friend tags you in a
post, your name appears as a link in their profile. <u>A tag is a link you can
see and click on (follow). <o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tags
are a great way to show sponsors that you are promoting them. Your tag/post
goes to their page/profile immediately. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A
tag looks like this @DelAlbright and ensures Del Albright will see what you
posted on his feed. Tags are vital in
promoting businesses that help you promote and grow your cause or market your
product. Tag your partners every chance
you get. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remember,
a hashtag is a searchable phrase or word someone can follow. A "tag" actually puts your post on
their feed/page without them having to follow anything. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Businesses, opinion leaders, influencers, and media stars often use
Instagram to build a tribe of followers. It is quick, easy, short, and sweet,
like a tweet, but designed to emphasize the picture and not so much the words. <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For
example, at an event, with Instagram, you use your phone to take an event
picture of your vendor show line-up. Then, you post the pic and promote your
sponsors by showing their flags, banners, booths, etc., in your Instagram app
to your feed. People "like" or
"heart" the pic and share it with others. Immediately, you have happy
sponsors who know you are promoting them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And
let's talk about "stories" and "reels." TikTok's copycat,
as some call it, is a powerful way to engage followers and promote the reach of
your posts. Reels allow users to create and watch engaging short videos on the
platform. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reel
is a feature of Instagram that allows users to create short<b> </b>videos between 15
and 30 seconds in length. In addition to recording short clips, Instagram
Reels also lets users edit, remix, and add effects and audio to their reels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With
Instagram Reels, you can create and watch short, entertaining videos anytime.
In addition to these features, Instagram also provides several options for
making reels more exciting and engaging. Add an extra dash to your reels
through options such as multi-clip videos, easy-to-use text, AI filters,
and audio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use
hashtags (#) to showcase other causes, vendors, and sponsors. They will see you
promoting their support and help you even more next time! We all benefit from
the never-ending circle of networking that comes from social networks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Social
networks are a substantial part of our world today, and to be an effective
leader in your field, you should find a way to be in the game.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">##</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-75930942881299371792024-01-21T12:58:00.000-08:002024-01-21T12:58:42.626-08:00EGOS AND PERSONALITIES IN CLUBS<p style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXX_iyqGw8dK_TQOPJHe4Nr9yWs73WeBOeuXwr-wHSEXG3Lmci5ZD51PGtin0I-RHhv8Gw6xoLpyoKnxZOZ_R-VkNiIngWY_6wStw51QxxFcx9XRcatbUksR4OrLtOySWXRnKlFHG-vWvf3Zfl-F_xuZd1Q0v-WIXBSbFj_GAaLlRsQrtKgHjQbZ3WH8/s612/egonomics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXX_iyqGw8dK_TQOPJHe4Nr9yWs73WeBOeuXwr-wHSEXG3Lmci5ZD51PGtin0I-RHhv8Gw6xoLpyoKnxZOZ_R-VkNiIngWY_6wStw51QxxFcx9XRcatbUksR4OrLtOySWXRnKlFHG-vWvf3Zfl-F_xuZd1Q0v-WIXBSbFj_GAaLlRsQrtKgHjQbZ3WH8/s320/egonomics.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>"They" Are Killing Our Access!</b></h3><p class="MsoTitle"><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>How Egos and Personalities Could Be Our Downfall</b></h4><p class="MsoTitle" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"><b><br />
By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized
Recreation Advocate</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is your club ticked off at a neighboring club? Are you
drifting away from your club because of the behavior of a few folks? Do
you find yourself attending fewer club/group meetings these days? Do you
feel like your opinion does not count? Are you ready to just say heck with it
and walk away as a volunteer? Are you tired of the politics and clicks in your
club? In other words, do egos and personalities rule your recreation?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In my travels around the country helping folks get organized
and keep trails open, I have seen too many of the above problems. Don't get me
wrong, there are tons of great clubs that are doing just fine. But I've
seen my share of personalities driving folks away from organized
recreation. There are ways to fix that.<br />
<br />
In my opinion, our future lies in folks joining and staying active in organized
recreation. The more we band together and stay tuned into what's
happening with our trails, the better our chances of having a sport in the
future. The more we separate or alienate from each other, the less chance
we have of surviving as a recreational pursuit. We must be together at
every opportunity. <br />
<br />
This means that our local clubs/groups must be viable and
effective. I am constantly reminded of the anti-access (radical
environmental groups) slogan "think globally; act locally." They
have got it figured out. They preach keeping the big picture in mind
while taking baby steps locally towards achieving the big picture. It
works!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Making Swiss Cheese</b><br />
<br />
In large business corporations and management, there's a concept called the "Swiss
Cheese" approach. Swiss cheese has a lot of holes in it to make the
cheese what it is. When a manager faces a tremendously complex task, the
Swiss cheese approach is to make one hole at a time until you have your block
of cheese done. In other words, like a long hike in the backcountry,
it's just one step at a time until you reach your destination. <br />
<br />
This is where the local level involvement is so significant. If we're all
taking baby steps, punching holes in the big block of Swiss cheese, eventually,
we'll achieve the big picture β responsible and sustainable motorized access
for all!<br />
<br />
It starts with your local club or group. It begins with a few folks
deciding to get past personalities and get something done for the greater
good. It starts with not letting someone else control your feelings about
your sport or club.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Expectations</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br />
<br />
If you have personality issues in your club or group, I suggest that before you
give up, you confront them head-on. Let folks know how you feel and what
you expect. Only then can a group or club decide if they want to make
changes to accommodate your wishes. But to me, it is such a shame to see
someone drop out of a group without letting folks know the reason why.
It's similar to telling a boss at work what's wrong from your perspective so
the problem can be fixed. Many times, bosses don't know what the
employees know. So, by letting someone know there's a problem, at least
you give them a chance to fix it.<br />
<br />
There's an old saying I use a lot: "A complaint is never legitimate until
it's voiced to someone who can fix it." If personalities rule your
recreation, I suggest you speak up and clear the air. Get to the "peace
table" and talk it out. Go face to face, and don't try to
solve it on the forums. Find solutions or compromises that all the parties can
live with. But whatever you do, give it a shot before you give up.<br />
<br />
When I help folks get past personality issues, I always remind them that we are
not out to change who someone is, only how they behave in our group. If a particular
behavior alienates other club members, we must find a way to change that
behavior. It can be done, but only through communications that are pretty
open and honest. <br />
<br />
In the leadership training I give folks, I drive home the point that we must
let folks know our expectations -- those things that make us smile and enjoy
our sport (or our job or anything else). The same holds true for a club
or a volunteer committee. If you have expectations that are not being
fulfilled, then let someone know. Doing so increases your chances of
staying in the game and helping punch holes in that big block of cheese.<br />
<br />
Del </span>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-73051769285835994282024-01-15T11:03:00.000-08:002024-01-15T11:04:17.238-08:00All About RestoreTrails.Org<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl65SF6Slnzp23-jlCWoGfDPfkGwOD84ihi54qToXn_M6VkKgt2Q7gkFX-9S4Scso4DBSqvMz9DTSmRObS04EV8N8Zg0TshdmRv4-mXNNi2qRctk9hyphenhyphenPwzh0OBC6TsmcAAlBXn8b6VcNmYdmYHh9KnDvi9mBWleS8g8Oyma70SUh1y65j2FZhNOYGIoys/s1152/upper-lake-workday-all-modalities2-web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1152" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl65SF6Slnzp23-jlCWoGfDPfkGwOD84ihi54qToXn_M6VkKgt2Q7gkFX-9S4Scso4DBSqvMz9DTSmRObS04EV8N8Zg0TshdmRv4-mXNNi2qRctk9hyphenhyphenPwzh0OBC6TsmcAAlBXn8b6VcNmYdmYHh9KnDvi9mBWleS8g8Oyma70SUh1y65j2FZhNOYGIoys/s320/upper-lake-workday-all-modalities2-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All about RestoreTrails.Org, aka Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxXls3CYtVLdj-Ux9lN7F6SjPYv8UaILggMc3LiSon-AysdSF0sdjGtog0qqPft4kJFMdKj6vi-huluNYgtMg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-11911739333979732642023-12-21T15:27:00.000-08:002023-12-21T15:27:32.104-08:00Practice MDL and Live Better<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXKfZ3nq7-3znocmZbOT0qIsdHHzPKhCymccD8pszGS1FdRP8y_1yw3Gf1-_6rv0ZvAahTluDtGsxZZYc6m21loK7fw4p3iBQj5xFxqUsAikmd_ZNsKUKuYx5p3JkXUiJ4Si7Y8Ymc0MjBywyYAHKiLeevLVWHDLLSwTxF1YrvG-pUXBMPXqQ4uskMfY/s612/couch_time_ig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="612" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXKfZ3nq7-3znocmZbOT0qIsdHHzPKhCymccD8pszGS1FdRP8y_1yw3Gf1-_6rv0ZvAahTluDtGsxZZYc6m21loK7fw4p3iBQj5xFxqUsAikmd_ZNsKUKuYx5p3JkXUiJ4Si7Y8Ymc0MjBywyYAHKiLeevLVWHDLLSwTxF1YrvG-pUXBMPXqQ4uskMfY/s320/couch_time_ig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">LIVE LONGER; STAY HEALTHIER; BE HAPPIER</h3><div>By Del Albright</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay off the couch as long as you can. Don't let the old man in (Toby Keith words). In simplest of terms, Keep Moving, Doing, and Learning. MDL.</div><div><br /></div><div>Take your vitamins. Wear your sunscreen. Sin in moderation. Practice MDL.</div><div>#</div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-48744175913550715912023-02-02T08:52:00.006-08:002023-02-02T08:52:57.805-08:002023 OUTLOOK FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS AND DUNES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4wXhacBc1Jzz0DwwW_7INs0qoMxi6YUZGcBrausdkRnyil0BE-2tMUa2qxt-_N3VKDxLrVp62NlzzCJibuVPK3YZz-F9zZpaJycI7Ubgf_cpKQhXocjBTZR3cc2nlePlS4FVtJlXV997P1suScmnpqTahpAD0ddRfhDKtIjSuaZIiFWTKYxYuOMz/s800/join-ver2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4wXhacBc1Jzz0DwwW_7INs0qoMxi6YUZGcBrausdkRnyil0BE-2tMUa2qxt-_N3VKDxLrVp62NlzzCJibuVPK3YZz-F9zZpaJycI7Ubgf_cpKQhXocjBTZR3cc2nlePlS4FVtJlXV997P1suScmnpqTahpAD0ddRfhDKtIjSuaZIiFWTKYxYuOMz/s320/join-ver2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2023 LANDUSE AND ACCESS OUTLOOK</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">By Del Albright, ASA Social Media Manager, Supporter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Where will we be riding and exploring this new year? What
effect will our recent political history have on our access to public lands and
dunes? Are we going to see changes in our favorite duning areas? Allow me to
give you some insight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The mess we call 2020 is now mostly hindsight, with 2021
and 2022 rough but better years. But our riding, exploring, and adventures for 2023
are not by any means guaranteed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Administrationβs policy changes, as is usual in a
democracy, have flooded the world we live in. However, federal and state
agencies are adapting to the βnewβ normal just like they did a few years ago
with other agency/administration changes. Still, access to our public lands and
dunes is tenuous at best.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Land closures and restrictions will get headlines in almost
all states, especially in the west. New Monuments, new Wilderness, new Areas of
Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), new this and new that. I predict we will
not be able to keep up with the pages of reading to review and comment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In 2022 the environmental movement worked with the
Administration to orchestrate the 30 x 30 America the Beautiful initiative β
proposing to conserve (some say lock up) 30% of America by 2030. Right now,
about 12% of our American lands and waterways are βconservedβ or protected
(locked up). ASA is watching this one closely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Then we can throw in the many things that distract us
daily. Gun rights will be highlighted and in the news a lot. How our kids are
taught in school (or should I say brainwashed) will bug parents daily. The war
over βAmerican-madeβ or foreign-made will hit the top of the charts. Insurance,
bills, trying to recover from the pandemic, and many other financial bites will
nibble at us all year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So what?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So, what does this mean? Does it mean you probably arenβt
thinking much about keeping dunes open or saving our sports? And does it
suggest that this trend of <u>not joining </u>clubs and associations is the
easier way to do things β virtually, if at all?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">WRONG! I canβt say that strongly enough. If we do not
unite, speak up, stay engaged, stay tuned into what is happening with our
trails, and FIGHT BACK, we will end up parking our rigs in the garage to look
at a few times a year. We cannot just be virtual, and we cannot let daily
distractions numb us into apathy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Exactly what do we do?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">JOIN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Get your joining back on! Join
ASA and your state and regional associations/organizations. They need our
membership dues to make a difference and do what dedicated, knowledgeable riders
MUST do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sure, if you want to stay with your virtual group, ok.
But do not make that your go-to. Virtual groups do not go to state capitals or
Washington, DC, to fight for us (unless I missed something). But, on the other
hand, brick-and-mortar groups do show up where it counts β in person, face to
face. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">DONATE:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Send somebody some
gas money! Donate to a group so they can send someone to those meetings where
decisions are made about YOUR trails. Buy raffle tickets to organization raffle
vehicles. If we are not at the tables, ALL of them, the head of the table will
make decisions without us and not necessarily in our favor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">VOLUNTEER:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Put a trash bag to
work in your favorite duning area! Donate your time and volunteer to help keep dunes
open. Help your association/groups on a project that needs time and effort
(strong backs). Show up! Yes, Iβll be trite β the world is run by those who
show up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">BUY SMART:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Support businesses
that support our sport. Buy from those outfits who do something for land use,
such as donating to raffles, joining associations as a business, and
contributing in some way to keep dunes open or helping a club doing just that.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Join, donate, volunteer, and buy smart. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If
you start doing those things with all your heart and ability, we can turn the
tide in 2023 into a year we can be proud of and keep our right to ride alive
and well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">START by joining (or renewing your membership in) the American
Sand Association here: <a href="https://americansandassociation.org/">https://americansandassociation.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-6820151813913167452023-01-02T08:03:00.003-08:002023-01-02T08:03:10.898-08:00FUEL REDUCTION (PILE) BURNING IN FORESTS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOuY3qC-Ogr7GnxL8LTn0fMKKikELtN3fAhMWgiGNovIHmycfvc7p-GfzxBd-6G7xqFKjiabNlHt-LRpc2s6xPaJNYw03D__qOXcJSF0nXhqBnvand70vjdqESk35HqKEqBdwhJRGFghT59hAPs_JdSmyFgn1lAVpXGixYcHE3peypAXE8AIiuigb/s2048/usfs-fuel-reduction-pile-fire-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOuY3qC-Ogr7GnxL8LTn0fMKKikELtN3fAhMWgiGNovIHmycfvc7p-GfzxBd-6G7xqFKjiabNlHt-LRpc2s6xPaJNYw03D__qOXcJSF0nXhqBnvand70vjdqESk35HqKEqBdwhJRGFghT59hAPs_JdSmyFgn1lAVpXGixYcHE3peypAXE8AIiuigb/s320/usfs-fuel-reduction-pile-fire-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on where you recreate and live, and of course weather, you may see this type of fuel reduction burning on federal lands this time of year. Usually, there will be signs along roadways where you can see the smoke so you don't report it (as it is controlled, done on purpose). </span><p></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The USDA Forest Service has undertaken a 10-year strategy to confront the wildfire crisis (especially in the west, and particularly in CA). Speaking as someone who served for nearly 30 years in <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>the wildland fire service, and the same guy who wrote about how we are now in the Mega-Fire Generation (<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://delalbright.blogspot.com/2020/09/welcome-to-unnecessary-mega-fire.html?fbclid=IwAR0jRuVTbsqFQgONfMRVdP5TjJK5EU16pbpxiqR_0Y7LS-_un-gymWkvl3c" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://delalbright.blogspot.com/.../welcome-to...</a></span>) I am always happy to see more prescribed (controlled) burning in most forests of the west.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Read more here: <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/forest-service-has-vision-stanislaus-national-forest-has-plan?fbclid=IwAR1JNWTysWpHuwBwm20N3UHVDWA9qALMk-VkYg9gxb2qdt7BDA98_x5uvY0" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../forest-service-has-vision...</a></span></div></div>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-17078945201889783862022-12-26T11:03:00.004-08:002022-12-26T13:50:06.342-08:0030x30 INITIATIVE TO CONSERVE 30% OF AMERICA BY 2030<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_swK0rPU7x2AYAU5AOuhLj1sUuuz9qp4FQAlNQCkX9v0uBj5-YSIP7VaPTlkMkdX9_VH3HzpAXdLlU_FZxKOywRyCb3xYOkdJyrkraBzsZzJOYvE1KCGDN5VRuwF_-jW0EJLiJ_X3y8tz2IqlxD3zsoFBNPuhpBMpmGhndc0Kzg86AV9wY1P4Twg/s1239/sweetwaters-silverado-web.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1239" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_swK0rPU7x2AYAU5AOuhLj1sUuuz9qp4FQAlNQCkX9v0uBj5-YSIP7VaPTlkMkdX9_VH3HzpAXdLlU_FZxKOywRyCb3xYOkdJyrkraBzsZzJOYvE1KCGDN5VRuwF_-jW0EJLiJ_X3y8tz2IqlxD3zsoFBNPuhpBMpmGhndc0Kzg86AV9wY1P4Twg/s320/sweetwaters-silverado-web.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">30x30 INITIATIVE β AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL</span></h2><p></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><h4 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">4-Step Call to Action to Assure Motorized Recreation</h4><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>INTRO:</b> The Biden Administration's pledge to conserve 30% of America's land and waterways by 2030 is undoubtedly one of the biggest and strongest environmental actions in recent history that could negatively affect motorized recreation. Land use advocate Del Albright summarizes what this means and what we need to do with a 4-step call to action for you to be the eyes and <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>ears. </div><span></span><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">
<b style="font-family: inherit;">DETAILS</b></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Known as the America the Beautiful Plan, America the Beautiful, or the 30x30 Plan, this effort (Executive Order N-82-20) will supposedly protect biodiversity, head off some mass extinctions, and help prevent the economic disasters predicted by some scientists associated with climate change. But, as with most media-enhanced programs, this is couched in "climate fix" and global warming.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It's hard to argue with that wording. It is hard to argue with the goals of conservation, protection, restoration, and saving the earth. But, unfortunately, corporate environmentalism has always found the best emotional language to sell a cause! It's about saving the world. They have been proven right in a few cases, but in others, it is just a money-building scam!</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">While we may not want to argue with the wording and goals, we must be at the table where the argument is occurring to have our voices heard. Motorized recreation must be part of the discussions and solutions to changes in the American landscape and public land access.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Environmental groups rave over the purposes and possible long-range changes to our world. Some say it's nice but not enough. The new catchphrase could be 50% by 2050.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">As with all programs and changes in how we might do business in America, funding is critical. Money (funding) comes from Congress. We will have to wait and see how our elected officials react in 2023 to spending money on 30 x 30.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>UNITED NATIONS (U.N.) WORLD AGREEMENT ON BIODIVERSITY</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">In December 2022, at the "Montreal Summit," nearly 200 nations met and agreed to "halt and reverse the destruction of nature by 2030." This means they have a strategic vision and a global roadmap for the "conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems for the next decade." **</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">While not legally binding, the agreement sets the tone, in this author's opinion, for the next few decades of outdoor recreation in America.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The U.S. was not part of the U.N. Montreal Summit or agreement due to some political gridlock in D.C. (imagine that?). However, as noted here, the Administration developed its own version of 30 x 30 with many of the same goals/visions. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">How did we get here?</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CHANGES IN ACCESS TO THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If we were to look (briefly) at the evolution of the environmental movement, we know that the 1960s and 1970s started it (for the most part). </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1962: Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring, outlining pesticide dangers like DDT. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1964 Legislation: Congress passed the Wilderness Act β written by Howard Zahniser of The Wilderness Society. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1970 Earth Day: had 20 million Americans "protesting" the management of the environment. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The 1980s: The 1980s era ushered in "global cooling" followed by "global warming." Those slogans soon became "climate change."</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1990s era Agenda 21: founded in sustainable development, the most used word in federal land management documents (in my opinion), "sustainable" still rules the day. Agenda 21 is a 40-Chapter master plan to reorganize national laws to the socialist principles of central control.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The 1990s β 2000: The Wildlands Project asked for 50% of the U.S. to go into "wildlands." It would create corridors along streams, rivers, and mountain ranges that interconnect the core reserves. Then create buffer zones around land not in core reserves to manage them sustainably.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1992 Rio Earth Summit: United Nations Conference on Environment and Development; a blueprint for international action on the environment with 179 countries, ensuring sustainable development.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The 2000s to the current era: Along came "programs" and slogans like Global Warming, Climate Change, Sustainability, Habitat Connectivity, Sustainable Development, and more. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you add all these together with 30 x 30, they lead us to the same conclusion β this appears to be radical preservation couched as conservation with a new media face at every turn. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>HOW MUCH LAND?</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">12% of American land is within permanently protected areas today. So, where will the additional 18% come from? Private land? More Wilderness? Closures and gates? And just for clarification, 30% of American land and waters is about 720 million acres.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Scientists say that 17% and 10% of the world's terrestrial and marine areas are under current protection. **</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The 30 x 30 Plan wants to change the wording on what constitutes conserved land. Further, this Initiative is heavily ironing out tensions that have existed for decades between conservation programs and Native American ancestral land. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>BOTTOM LINE</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is so much more to this. Everyone in the motorized recreation world needs to pay attention to the changes in public land use and access. When we hear/read words like "sustainability," "biodiversity," or even "conserve," we now need to take a second look. In the author's opinion, while some positive conservation may come from this Initiative, the plan is insidiously sneaking up on more restrictions and closures for motorized recreation. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
<a id="Call">4-STEP CALL TO ACTION</a><a a=""></a></b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Here is what we need to do.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>First Step</b> = Be Involved: Do your part to ensure "they" hear our motorized voice by joining every organized recreation group that makes sense to you, so we have the resources (and numbers) to be a significant voice in 30 x 30. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Second Step</b> = Learn: Take a few minutes and cruise the internet for more info to increase your understanding of the "Biden 30x30 Initiative."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Third Step</b> = Write Letters: When your favorite motorized recreation group fighting to protect your recreational rights asks for letters of support, write them! </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fourth Step</b> = Be the Eyes and Ears: When you see or hear "stuff" that looks like 30 x 30 sneaking up on us, speak up! Get ahold of your group/organization's landuse/advocate/leader and let them know the details. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If we all do our part and pay attention to any walls closing in on us, then we can ensure our access to public lands for responsible motorized recreation stays solid while being part of the solution to sustainable recreation. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">##</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">(Note: Permission to share is granted to motorized recreation-friendly outlets.)</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">**U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Conference of Parties (COP-15), Montreal Summit. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cop15?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZU3Qx_5Zl4HvsxApUUZy10tuBfqghjLs18IVJ_8Eb8sXyVP6CMp6YMmlWLj6TTPVrUNAkVm_MCNH-Toww7ZbrshseHTDTz6OFOM_1MdVerEi6vNPBolZqvfHYLk4LVSBFaCgNzqZOW_bCEpLURRUjMCHH68r1rIdwmh3I0LXFo5cw&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#COP15</a></span></div></div>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-73025093773403020742022-12-22T06:29:00.010-08:002022-12-22T06:29:46.408-08:00OFF-PAVEMENT PATRIOTISM<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71Q4ZfEmgSJlIo1hvI-WkSSKO7OuaTVscSfECg6s2UYnE126v-b4zyvKxaecEsWTTTk8LSXNFRj9QM-WS9bi8MXdoz9pnsNzfSqBXe6YpgTFE8AmdzqCBze5vQxT1_4DH7kLVfJm95Z2cM5JkAh5nmpqCLDVojZ7ajVDgBe-dOci7kBZt1VC8qro8/s640/mj-sweetwater-jeep_sweetwaters_09_34-640x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="640" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71Q4ZfEmgSJlIo1hvI-WkSSKO7OuaTVscSfECg6s2UYnE126v-b4zyvKxaecEsWTTTk8LSXNFRj9QM-WS9bi8MXdoz9pnsNzfSqBXe6YpgTFE8AmdzqCBze5vQxT1_4DH7kLVfJm95Z2cM5JkAh5nmpqCLDVojZ7ajVDgBe-dOci7kBZt1VC8qro8/s320/mj-sweetwater-jeep_sweetwaters_09_34-640x300.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: Raleway, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Itβs all about access to our heritage of freedom</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #252525; font-family: Raleway, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">By Del & Stacie Albright</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #252525; font-family: Raleway, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;">We have finally learned the secret to why backcountry motorsports enthusiasts love what we do so much. We can now wrap our arms around the magic that keeps us all working on our machines and hitting the trails, dunes, deserts, and mountains. It is merely about freedom. It is about access to the heritage of freedom that has been fought for so hard in our country and overseas. It is a fundamental component of patriotism.<br /></p><p>https://modernjeeper.com/off-pavement-patriotism-and-jeeping-freedom/</p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-28580414635915768562022-12-22T06:27:00.001-08:002022-12-22T06:27:21.605-08:00200 YEAR-OLD CACTUS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmAaK_gEYBAmPjKY1TmxGSClw4mBoPM3k6fNmGa5rCvMRO_YohZciNq7HCSxzv5Oph94TdbWLU8Z_9FnZmIfELGNwfhJzx2J965IRQX382SidJ0xOUT0RWgsnA9uRf3YeQklnDt17rqjGXsryTnebonbxsxQQgl2ATakqXyWeLv29PLbd9Dw1yv1K/s1239/2011-tapt-tour-az-del-stacie-saguaro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmAaK_gEYBAmPjKY1TmxGSClw4mBoPM3k6fNmGa5rCvMRO_YohZciNq7HCSxzv5Oph94TdbWLU8Z_9FnZmIfELGNwfhJzx2J965IRQX382SidJ0xOUT0RWgsnA9uRf3YeQklnDt17rqjGXsryTnebonbxsxQQgl2ATakqXyWeLv29PLbd9Dw1yv1K/s320/2011-tapt-tour-az-del-stacie-saguaro.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TREASURES ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS GREAT COUNTRY!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>By Del Albright</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">A few years ago Stacie and I 4x4 toured Arizona with some friends (remember </span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1s688f" href="https://www.facebook.com/bob.levenhagen?__tn__=-]K*F" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0"><span class="xt0psk2" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Bob Levenhagen</span></a></span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;"> and </span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1s688f" href="https://www.facebook.com/mary.l.levenhagen?__tn__=-]K*F" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0"><span class="xt0psk2" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Mary Wendt Levenhagen</span></a></span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">?) and really enjoyed seeing the massive saguaro cactus like this monster. There are backcountry treasures in every corner of this great country -- all you have to do is get outside and find them!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">Did you know that Saguaro Cactus can live up to 200 years, grow 25 arms, and weigh up to 6 tons?</span></div>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-50899144331468513942022-11-05T16:21:00.004-07:002022-11-05T16:21:44.801-07:00SPRING FISHING ON MY MIND<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfG3WIrmx0bT589wnzxvwAeN7ImZWmpsKFHqB229rztinOH7QhbDV3nXKLZ7YqdxLFnXvKcdbloNZqe8l29kB2SbndH5XP68OQEOm7ANKJb-l41wVptzpdpSdibDwDqqw4QOGeWP8j0rysjXmdcJPYuLZF5HEiUTekWdl3kUr3N4Q1Q7Ur4pJ3kQnW/s1290/shasta-lake-2022-fishing-005-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="1290" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfG3WIrmx0bT589wnzxvwAeN7ImZWmpsKFHqB229rztinOH7QhbDV3nXKLZ7YqdxLFnXvKcdbloNZqe8l29kB2SbndH5XP68OQEOm7ANKJb-l41wVptzpdpSdibDwDqqw4QOGeWP8j0rysjXmdcJPYuLZF5HEiUTekWdl3kUr3N4Q1Q7Ur4pJ3kQnW/s320/shasta-lake-2022-fishing-005-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> BASS FISHING ON MY MIND -- WHEN SPRING COMES</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As winter sets in I start thinking of spring bass fishing because it is my favorite time to be on the lake. Yes, we'll hit the water this fall but it's not the same. The spring bite is a blast as bass head to shore to spawn. Wacky worms are the trick for local lakes.</div><div style="text-align: left;">##</div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-84749022235508484652022-11-01T09:54:00.002-07:002022-11-01T09:54:46.418-07:00NIBBLING AWAY AT YOUR FREEDOMS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoHuRlS_6aUJL0YSQuGjD9wXlG3UWvfoeHsGH5ObRGgs0UJ5MjBR9wtQ-oGa63YQFB85i9UOKiHFrJkrCy7VgccbN8TMs5uG5VaFvWTODgk0Brv7Qb0gaFoqFmqISDbJba_rXicImW9BiTC3LZmSbj73UCknKzBzPlPl0f0UlIL96Ddg22yz7ihCW/s1239/tds_safari_2011_030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1239" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoHuRlS_6aUJL0YSQuGjD9wXlG3UWvfoeHsGH5ObRGgs0UJ5MjBR9wtQ-oGa63YQFB85i9UOKiHFrJkrCy7VgccbN8TMs5uG5VaFvWTODgk0Brv7Qb0gaFoqFmqISDbJba_rXicImW9BiTC3LZmSbj73UCknKzBzPlPl0f0UlIL96Ddg22yz7ihCW/s320/tds_safari_2011_030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"> <b>THE TRUE STORY OF NIBBLERS</b></h4><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>A Sad Commentary on California Land Use Groups and Efforts</b></p><p>By Del Albright</p><p>(a version of this first published by Calif. 4WDrive Association, In-Gear, Oct-Nov 2022)</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The "nibblers" are after your freedoms. They want
to nibble away at everything you hold precious β from guns, access, how your
kids are educated, what bible you follow, how you recreate, and more. "They"
have many names, but more importantly, they have influence and are instituting
daily changes in your life.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let's take landuse and access to our motorized trails as an
example. If "they" don't like a trail we're doing, they will find an
endangered species, an invasive species, or some archeological site to use
against us. And they nibble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One bite
at a time is all it takes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="https://www.delalbright.com/Articles/art-nibblers.pdf">Read entire article here.</a></span></p><br /><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-25686718849337904832022-10-31T05:48:00.003-07:002022-10-31T05:48:36.707-07:00HALLOWEEN FUN -- RUGGED RADIOS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhYqW1hEf21qX0fh8yzUnl59sNjr2guLrx66lUh_NSHa44D5cCB8rs07DzPXd4uOTl7kACbwF0waKajfnxXMsOZhznTB1J-SBCDsiiQ5XwAlkq3ZAHUVcSI7rTLmlvo0btMkP3IBKfV2VY6-rB95cQhpkDRdRWPABlpY7Vi0Ufyy-2ThvnBLWRN_B/s2016/20221029_184638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhYqW1hEf21qX0fh8yzUnl59sNjr2guLrx66lUh_NSHa44D5cCB8rs07DzPXd4uOTl7kACbwF0waKajfnxXMsOZhznTB1J-SBCDsiiQ5XwAlkq3ZAHUVcSI7rTLmlvo0btMkP3IBKfV2VY6-rB95cQhpkDRdRWPABlpY7Vi0Ufyy-2ThvnBLWRN_B/s320/20221029_184638.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Dressed Up Like a Pirate Rambo for Halloween</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Having fun locally as a Pirate Rambo using my Rugged Radio as part of my get up. I know, I should smile, right?</div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-70710168322575052412022-10-21T10:58:00.001-07:002022-10-21T10:59:22.253-07:00SHASTA LAKE FISHING CLUB VID<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p4Kc-amseWln2tyGnCu_L8g-aIDPrGWWgxMl1PJSTaYF-XR4_fmMsH4YGNwqDK9BknoUOP0xVNawx1TAUN1nYj6KMlxHcu9iupL5E6NuTp4gAqfcIWzwfHxHd9w9WudZQW9feDNHVgiOSfwi5kCvY7I40fdN0CKrp3tp8htVSsCHPQ8ZySSGjIdb/s554/shasta_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="495" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p4Kc-amseWln2tyGnCu_L8g-aIDPrGWWgxMl1PJSTaYF-XR4_fmMsH4YGNwqDK9BknoUOP0xVNawx1TAUN1nYj6KMlxHcu9iupL5E6NuTp4gAqfcIWzwfHxHd9w9WudZQW9feDNHVgiOSfwi5kCvY7I40fdN0CKrp3tp8htVSsCHPQ8ZySSGjIdb/s320/shasta_logo.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx7o-QfwBgp8piqyLa5T4Tci0OWJs9adfSS98JOgasRIBYS6TbDww5k08BzbKLOejY0pN5WgR1na3fTtEARHA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> SHASTA LAKE BASS OR ASS FISHING CLUB MEMORIES</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-30550215178062210502022-10-17T17:28:00.002-07:002022-10-17T17:28:10.536-07:00RESPECT AND HELP PRESERVE HISTORY<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha69WSrzTmfVvMeVTgFVgyOL_otCGhFQkGZi97HzNifyeWYK995wv0yMYySdzVJHQmsT-lHXfTjk6lvWZ7rV-cxmOTYLLWrjL3kBLJ2tXAOEb_m4Elkbfx0Ml_GEOLlztNG82b4VzdYR0svW9FXSUlc8yI4SY-psD7hGtpbcNzkVdMBpTxmmPNI7MU/s1320/20221008_133241_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="1320" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha69WSrzTmfVvMeVTgFVgyOL_otCGhFQkGZi97HzNifyeWYK995wv0yMYySdzVJHQmsT-lHXfTjk6lvWZ7rV-cxmOTYLLWrjL3kBLJ2tXAOEb_m4Elkbfx0Ml_GEOLlztNG82b4VzdYR0svW9FXSUlc8yI4SY-psD7hGtpbcNzkVdMBpTxmmPNI7MU/s320/20221008_133241_web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">DO YOUR PART TO ENJOY YET REPSECT OLD ARTIFACTS AND PIECES OF HISTORY</h4><p></p><p>By Del Albright</p><p>When you explore the backcountry always take pictures and respect the history that you might find. Cultural and archeological sites need to be preserved for the next group of explorers to enjoy. This baby won't last too many more winters and I'm glad we got to see it up close and personal on our recent Fall Colors trip.<br /><br />I always try to imagine someone's Great-Grandpa living in an old cabin like this -- and surviving. Wow. <br />The logs were cut by handsaw, axe and misery whip saw. Can you imagine?</p><p> </p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-75584792096606984622022-10-13T18:15:00.001-07:002022-10-13T18:15:06.362-07:00URGENT! MOAB TRAILS MIGHT CLOSE! COMMENT NOW!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAGxss4x0jlKiWftAl2FSN6Dhu_kxAL9EP04b7do9tMHnbk3AFkYw6j-yVplcNjhWe_mUnTZRySR2BY0sxI-tHkS4OVnixa21RvwDak7YDlDPLmlwfCMktmYR-xbV9TJ8uJs0nahdAyufh-PrtBsymaRhlypliXf8MXA3Pj9LdkmBtvCPrGLiDES8/s963/moab-rim-river-text-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="963" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAGxss4x0jlKiWftAl2FSN6Dhu_kxAL9EP04b7do9tMHnbk3AFkYw6j-yVplcNjhWe_mUnTZRySR2BY0sxI-tHkS4OVnixa21RvwDak7YDlDPLmlwfCMktmYR-xbV9TJ8uJs0nahdAyufh-PrtBsymaRhlypliXf8MXA3Pj9LdkmBtvCPrGLiDES8/s320/moab-rim-river-text-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> CRITICAL THAT WE ALL WEIGH IN IF WE LOVE MOAB</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">BLM is developing a Travel Management Plan for Moab that could close 400+ miles of motorized trails in and around Moab. Your comments are vital. Many trails are used by Easter Jeep Safari.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The comment period is extended to Oct. 21st. Get your name in the hat. Mention all the groups you belong to. List the trails you want left open. Elaborate on your personal experiences in Moab. Help save Easter Jeep Safari and Moab in general. </div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alternative D is the least damaging to motorized recreation access.</div></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit any of the organized recreation groups on FB and use their suggestions.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">##</div>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-35569607019102369662022-10-12T12:00:00.004-07:002022-10-12T12:00:47.313-07:00FALL COLORS EASTERN SIERRA NEVADA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dNDdpogQ8XMOE76myCoo8Qg1Zkg1BOXEwucjzvEUx_4EFrKOUHXLoESDFbdMFCiwAX5WY27XvIFhcLeWp8qqt4uWu7DDAx_Qd83nAX3_z7Ciyrf5hns-qCVqcvaEs4bDRKYwoHQ3B2H1rmkhoHLCrWdrJzcIIaz9WBJmvMG-RQTmLSqmr81SjK7i/s850/fall-colors-timeline1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="850" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dNDdpogQ8XMOE76myCoo8Qg1Zkg1BOXEwucjzvEUx_4EFrKOUHXLoESDFbdMFCiwAX5WY27XvIFhcLeWp8qqt4uWu7DDAx_Qd83nAX3_z7Ciyrf5hns-qCVqcvaEs4bDRKYwoHQ3B2H1rmkhoHLCrWdrJzcIIaz9WBJmvMG-RQTmLSqmr81SjK7i/s320/fall-colors-timeline1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ASPENS TURNING COLORS IN CALIFORNIA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall colors are a wonderful excuse to get outside and live life outdoors. Aspens turn colors in October from green to yellow to orange to red, sometimes mixed. It's an amazing sight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyo_wFPkZYV6KlSElCD31ucK_KzQZBTeH6MOeTSq1QM34Go9EwOEt5vRrEUB8FlcUgTiuPudlMyhDJMxYyHapdjBx00A2yr0SdbxGzqxzreZROTHLGZ7Fgb9DfrtofsxHbuntmgUDpEH8ueeECCAygA6TUyrIR-QnXVxSR3nRjjG326CbM-wUuD7ig/s2016/20221008_163258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyo_wFPkZYV6KlSElCD31ucK_KzQZBTeH6MOeTSq1QM34Go9EwOEt5vRrEUB8FlcUgTiuPudlMyhDJMxYyHapdjBx00A2yr0SdbxGzqxzreZROTHLGZ7Fgb9DfrtofsxHbuntmgUDpEH8ueeECCAygA6TUyrIR-QnXVxSR3nRjjG326CbM-wUuD7ig/s320/20221008_163258.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-43483967320055978742022-09-06T09:57:00.002-07:002022-09-06T09:57:14.980-07:00FIND YOUR THRESHOLD OF VOLUNTEERISM -- AVOID BURNOUT<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQSM6LLiN__-m0m4V84FVTTzxdrOhubKi40cTK_TIivs9hLaIRGEnGuBSi73iTGpHn0lK6iTmU9t6yId_wXDAxb8BSzKd2BXE58Y48JopPAuAQsEvY0QwjCxuTuO5qid87nONB04-POu4WdrJiou5X2lCHhTnNxjyG01Ez63qLXazwQfsVXthMxKL/s1239/tds_safari_2011_030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1239" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQSM6LLiN__-m0m4V84FVTTzxdrOhubKi40cTK_TIivs9hLaIRGEnGuBSi73iTGpHn0lK6iTmU9t6yId_wXDAxb8BSzKd2BXE58Y48JopPAuAQsEvY0QwjCxuTuO5qid87nONB04-POu4WdrJiou5X2lCHhTnNxjyG01Ez63qLXazwQfsVXthMxKL/s320/tds_safari_2011_030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Find Your Threshold of Volunteerism and Avoid Burnout with this Formula<p></p><p>By Del Albright</p><p>It is hard to say no to helping a cause you believe in, but eventually, we say </p><p>yes too much, our plates become full, frustration hovers, stress builds, and </p><p>burnout looms in the forefront. As we continue volunteering, we are lucky if </p><p>we do not blow a gasket, toss a stroke, get mad or just quit! Once you </p><p>burn out, you no longer help the cause β you might even hurt it. So, my </p><p>advice is to learn where your threshold lies and not cross it.</p><p>Threshold is an ancient word, dating to c.1000 and probably earlier. The </p><p>term βthreshβ was initially meant to stamp on or trample and survives today </p><p>in the verb to thresh (wheat) and thrash. The βholdβ portion is of unknown </p><p>origin. The threshold is literally the first place in a building you step and has </p><p>evolved to mean any gateway.</p><p><b>Read the entire article here:</b> <a href="https://www.delalbright.com/Articles/art-threshold.pdf">art-threshold.pdf (delalbright.com)</a></p><p>Del</p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-56626360784891366012022-09-05T17:06:00.003-07:002022-09-05T17:06:42.737-07:00CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AND AMERICAN WORKERS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVadIcDKzjryU8eWhbl67eDfxq8y_-KHLaq6OHQkH80sxnFKbeAn8YBiHYf2bx26rf0N10rowvthS33maP3W2u8gx43M2L1MRJojmNqF_9X2nXBmZM9ctSNdNUylBGoDW_kkj480-VmMqnBqGVfHbqDV0ihbdKb-EZHRNV2Ap-iYkviKmE5HjyUUzh/s1000/laobr%20day%20asa6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVadIcDKzjryU8eWhbl67eDfxq8y_-KHLaq6OHQkH80sxnFKbeAn8YBiHYf2bx26rf0N10rowvthS33maP3W2u8gx43M2L1MRJojmNqF_9X2nXBmZM9ctSNdNUylBGoDW_kkj480-VmMqnBqGVfHbqDV0ihbdKb-EZHRNV2Ap-iYkviKmE5HjyUUzh/s320/laobr%20day%20asa6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I hope your Labor Day was fun, filled with family and friends. And that you took a moment to celebrate American Workers -- that is what Labor Day is about. <p></p><p>Del</p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-72542338698702065792022-09-01T06:02:00.004-07:002022-09-01T06:02:54.001-07:00AMER. SAND ASSOC. GIANT RAFFLE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcujrCyIc8hA01QEyhU1UNC6jk_cadFO5j5R0L1WZycqlzNDjEJvIhRY_hA_cE059AkQSQcwNwYNsiVaPmmAL-cUpqjtB5cV3w2nUbv4ae6al5jbpcytlEGr95ySkR8tiGnVC4qNvqxXrE2OY9ub6s-zUVbL3MmtLH1R1MmeSgf9lJA_EawKGITqvj/s1567/rzr-trailer-show-instagram.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1567" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcujrCyIc8hA01QEyhU1UNC6jk_cadFO5j5R0L1WZycqlzNDjEJvIhRY_hA_cE059AkQSQcwNwYNsiVaPmmAL-cUpqjtB5cV3w2nUbv4ae6al5jbpcytlEGr95ySkR8tiGnVC4qNvqxXrE2OY9ub6s-zUVbL3MmtLH1R1MmeSgf9lJA_EawKGITqvj/s320/rzr-trailer-show-instagram.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> AMERICAN SAND ASSOCIATION RAFFLE FOR TWO GIANT PRIZES SEP. 18TH</b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</p><p style="text-align: left;">My friends and partners at the American Sand Association (ASA) are drawing winning tickets for two incredible prizes on Sept. 18th at the Sand Sports Super Show in southern CA. </p><p style="text-align: left;">You could win a Genesis Supreme RV Overnighter trailer and/or a Polaris RZR. Get tickets on their webiste at<a href=" http://www.americansandassociation.org"> http://www.americansandassociation.org</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Del</p><p><br /></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-86749955126595842402022-08-23T07:06:00.001-07:002022-08-23T07:06:32.632-07:00rUBICON TRAIL JEEPERS JAMBOREE 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9C5Wk1ddXefJ1nKUQMSIRwaMAMwNLJam_ZYLAACWhCNrCUDgF8nufQqAfEdKXvP4G7911Ta7vuR0eTk64OH7ecqapaTWKe0n18a6EeixVvibN5n6SmI6-gRqBhjZz51EAOO0xsMnxuNvFvfrUTCwrG9cUquezuVGkwnETmyxnjvtpMQM5ouCwtU5/s656/wildflowers-hwy-88-fun-002-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9C5Wk1ddXefJ1nKUQMSIRwaMAMwNLJam_ZYLAACWhCNrCUDgF8nufQqAfEdKXvP4G7911Ta7vuR0eTk64OH7ecqapaTWKe0n18a6EeixVvibN5n6SmI6-gRqBhjZz51EAOO0xsMnxuNvFvfrUTCwrG9cUquezuVGkwnETmyxnjvtpMQM5ouCwtU5/s320/wildflowers-hwy-88-fun-002-web.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"> JEEPERS JAMBOREE ON THE RUBICON TRAIL NEVER DISAPPOINTS</h3><div style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div style="text-align: left;">2022 was an amazing year on the Rubicon Trail with Jeepers Jamboree and Jeep Jamboree, Inc. It was the 70th anniversary of this grandaddy of Rubicon Trail trips and we share the trail with hundreds of 4x4's of all types and makes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stacie and I had a wonderful time and Red, the Land Use War Machine hardly spun a tire. The rock rollers/spotters were spot on!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Three meals a day were incredible, and the crowd was nothing but fun. If you want to enjoy a great trip on this iconic trail, I suggest Jeepers Jamboree. Check them out at<a href=" http://www.jeepersjamboree.com"> http://www.jeepersjamboree.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Del</div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-69573378851412402012022-07-12T09:08:00.008-07:002022-07-12T09:09:15.634-07:00SHARE and CARE! SAVING OUR MOTORIZED SPORTS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgBTUUGoObxczcsrisGruW-KC2-q-U9asrtcF7HuGWvvIRuduzDW-u_vevNTHR4b837Ly4H2hY0XZSB3qTJIJGVtwQeFL18ZA-tk84QnGqsKNLn-wNYI_8TUKWJ2KzjK50RxYFvQi6fNT5AO_7rGwJyr84VmEy3mqciN_vLN0GgAUE1aUjdK9Fhnz/s2016/20220412_093118_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgBTUUGoObxczcsrisGruW-KC2-q-U9asrtcF7HuGWvvIRuduzDW-u_vevNTHR4b837Ly4H2hY0XZSB3qTJIJGVtwQeFL18ZA-tk84QnGqsKNLn-wNYI_8TUKWJ2KzjK50RxYFvQi6fNT5AO_7rGwJyr84VmEy3mqciN_vLN0GgAUE1aUjdK9Fhnz/s320/20220412_093118_resized_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">SHARE AND CARE!</h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">Sharing with others how to care for our land and motorized sports.</h3><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Share and Care" is a simple way to remember what we all should be doing on our lands and waterways. Share your knowledge and awareness of the environment, showing other people how to care for the land while still enjoying our motorized sports and trails. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Take the TreadLightly! Awareness 101 Course; study the land use sections on your favorite forums; live by the Code of Ethics of your organized groups/clubs; and be the example of how to recreate right!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The worse thing we can do is sit back and let someone destroy our opportunities through their ignorance. Now if they are deliberate, well, then that requires law enforcement. But many people JUST DON"T KNOW or have not been taught how to care for the land while still enjoying it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Some simple things we can all do:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Follow the rules.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Set the example.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay on the trail.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Never do resource damage.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Camp where legal.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Be courteous.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yield to uphill traffic, horses, motorcycles and bicycles.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Share your knowledge and experiences, around the campfire and on the trail.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Take it personal -- this land is ours. Show others how to keep it that way.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">##</div><div style="text-align: left;">Del</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-86627645895124398362022-06-20T12:09:00.005-07:002022-06-20T12:09:57.106-07:00WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiscwez3qAw-y7rn7CSOtbAr-tzUFLU7FP4psSFX63GjAd-qUmvpjhhwV-qYNShving_vvCX_ww1VlmO8BOYsbsdVcItVnDieDKM7QqFrfBBW8vVO6i3C_JrEbrYgdnFXWFuupYHKKWWmoge4HQW6Lo35TXHTKNuxJLL2TG400uKZt0IXnZSL-Hs4A/s960/army_del_canteen_jungle-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="960" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiscwez3qAw-y7rn7CSOtbAr-tzUFLU7FP4psSFX63GjAd-qUmvpjhhwV-qYNShving_vvCX_ww1VlmO8BOYsbsdVcItVnDieDKM7QqFrfBBW8vVO6i3C_JrEbrYgdnFXWFuupYHKKWWmoge4HQW6Lo35TXHTKNuxJLL2TG400uKZt0IXnZSL-Hs4A/s320/army_del_canteen_jungle-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"> WORDS I WILL NEVER FORGET</h4><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">By Del Albright</p><p style="text-align: left;">To all my fellow jungle fighters from long ago, and to all current door kickers in the sand box, PTSD affects all of us...sooner or later. The words in this pic will never leave me. Perhaps you know some of them?</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #575b64; font-family: InterFace, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #575b64; font-family: InterFace, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; margin: 0px 0px 8px;">Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. <span class="text-blue" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #00467f;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available.</span></span> Everyone with PTSD needs to know that treatment can lead to a better quality of life.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #575b64; font-family: InterFace, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #575b64; font-family: InterFace, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188126320707991112.post-69814370071843064232022-06-09T11:37:00.000-07:002022-06-09T11:37:02.455-07:00BE AWARE OF WILDFIRE SEASON 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0Rg5OvjpcLxf4VkhYgUzB_FfuvA-M9LvshYOk0zMsuooqK46ThbKDMbOJZZWlz1RWP2Z2EiCD_OVUZ8pVMaJPkqUkxbbuEYdOyXKCvcBckw40FN22DOpEaoonyZikcf9VZp-zcKvHHGtViCa3tWspnxQXBVCFgbUaARCjyn8ZqKsmf5SmiNXM2M9/s968/fire_del_dress_uniform_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="726" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0Rg5OvjpcLxf4VkhYgUzB_FfuvA-M9LvshYOk0zMsuooqK46ThbKDMbOJZZWlz1RWP2Z2EiCD_OVUZ8pVMaJPkqUkxbbuEYdOyXKCvcBckw40FN22DOpEaoonyZikcf9VZp-zcKvHHGtViCa3tWspnxQXBVCFgbUaARCjyn8ZqKsmf5SmiNXM2M9/s320/fire_del_dress_uniform_web.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MEGA-FIRES ARE ON THE WAY (AGAIN)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Del Albright</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Firefighting professionals (full time and volunteers) are gearing up for another wildfire season in the west -- a bad one in my estimation. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2_VOQY3OhLe_dTF0Kzs-ailNjPeovys13j1RcWYb5dhjGbfWh9qgImAF5CZGxREDd_VAzUjlYkrRsnm58Bup3W7yq3pIqCg7z5PZGqHBrs2Fs61Kqdwlhkuoo3-uGHyd54Pz88sz5ZJF_s5Aqc7nQOxvX5vhnceKhNFFi7CPVf7qE-IzCU4SBTfx/s768/del_serious_fire_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2_VOQY3OhLe_dTF0Kzs-ailNjPeovys13j1RcWYb5dhjGbfWh9qgImAF5CZGxREDd_VAzUjlYkrRsnm58Bup3W7yq3pIqCg7z5PZGqHBrs2Fs61Kqdwlhkuoo3-uGHyd54Pz88sz5ZJF_s5Aqc7nQOxvX5vhnceKhNFFi7CPVf7qE-IzCU4SBTfx/s320/del_serious_fire_web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Me, personally, I've had enough of the mega-fire generation here in the west. We used to talk about thousands of acres; now we commonly talk about millions. It is wrong! The "system" is broken, and we need to fix it.</span></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Not only must we elect politicians who understand preventing wildfires while supporting (funding) fire departments, but we must do our part to ensure our homes, property, campsites, whatever, are fire safe and defensible. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then, yes, there is the part about accountability. When a politician takes away firefighting resources and funding, we must hold them accountable -- at the polls -- in the papers - on the socials. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's time to say ENOUGH! Let's fix whatever is wrong that lets mega-fires rule our world. And it's coming -- again -- this year. Be ready.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(More on mega-fire generation here: <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 py34i1dx" href="https://delalbright.blogspot.com/2020/09/welcome-to-unnecessary-mega-fire.html?fbclid=IwAR20aexZqHudos7EEQaB2hzLAt9KsZf8Lb7ZZ0WryQeP1ASiPqNYLn_05sg" rel="nofollow" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://delalbright.blogspot.com/.../welcome-to...</a>)</span></div></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Del Albrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844794711443543742noreply@blogger.com0