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[@GeraldMock]

I came to Pahrump in February of 1969. It rained for days on end and the area was virtually a lake bottom. I had worked for some small companies in Pahrump but eventually wound up working for the Charles Brown Company in Shoshone in the Chevron station. After several months I was approached by the mine boss at the Warm Springs talc mine in Death Valley. While working there I ran across the likes of Charlie Manson whos truck broke down in the Shoshone area and was looking for someone to repair his GMC van. He approached us at the same Chevron station I had worked at previously. We somewhat knew that he had been traveling to Shoshone to evade the law for at the time unbenounced to us, the Tate-Labianca murders His picture was all over the news that Monday as they had captured him at the movie ranch that weekend and we were amazed that we had came in contact with him. At the time all of the high school kids from Pahrump went to the Death Valley high school in Shoshone and now it's just the opposite. I was escorted out of the Snake Pit bar in Tecopa the same year because the Inyo county deputy, discovered I was only 20 years old at the time Anyway I had worked in about a 50 mile radius of Tecopa for 7 years before moving to Vegas for another 46 years or so

[@ej6250]

Yah my dad and grandma remembered when Charlie Manson and his group always came to Pahrump to get groceries. Grandma always told don't talk or look at them. The bus was a dually manual. Was mainly drove by one of the Ward boys. The first graduate class in 1974 for the Pahrump Valley High School went to school at Death Valley but graduation as PVHS.

[@richwhitaker1506]

So it's fair to say that Death Valley is adjacent to Tecopa. The current home of the fabulous Wonderhussy. Thanks for the tour, Sarah.

[@johnsimko6916]

JesuS loves YoU ALL "

[@residentpotato6023]

Wonder Hussy’s voice is pretty raspy. Not sure if it’s from too many cigarettes or too many meat sticks.

[@dethray1000]

my father in law was county road commissoner of Inyo County in early 1950ties--just north of Tecopa he built and paved the road to the Nevada state line--it created a uproar because there was a cat house just into Nevada--he was teased about it for a long time--he had no idea about the cat house...my neighbor here in Bishop used to live in Tepcopa,knows everybody but the hussy because she moved a year ago...

[@IEchuckie]

Sure he had no idea. Right

[@waynegnarlie1]

@@IEchuckie A road is intended to augment trading and free enterprise isn't it? This would be under the purview of the Commissioner after all. I'm certain it stimulated the local economy, lol.

[@ms.jessadventures]

Wow how cool, you must have heard so many awesome stories ❣️

[@BlackdogADV]

I drove through there in 2017. I didn’t know it was a town, I thought it was just an RV park.

[@inphotonrgetixeyz2489]

I went there once at 9:30 at nite in a windstorm hauling a trailer for a friend mine, so what I saw of Tecopa is whatever my headlights hit. Until we got to WH's house. A friend mine that was w/ me wanted to go and out there and take WH a washer that she didn't need anymore

[@lisah7304]

You are wonderful! Thanks for the hard production work on your channel! 💝🇺🇸🙏👀

[@johnsimko6916]

We love SaraH " she makes us HappY !"! J.s

[@JohnMichaelMurphy]

Music and passion were always in fashion at Tecopa... They fell in love...

[@burttb1953]

Have you ever been into the small local library to see if they have a local history section? Sometimes its just newspaper and magazine clippings that the librarian has filed away, but you might find out some really cool stuff that happened in past times that you would never suspect. I bet there is lots of stuff that happened out there in the small but very interesting place. I really love your speculations about what might have been or what local legend suggests once was. Please keep on keeping on! (I hope the improvements around your compound are happening to make life better for you and your sister. I can't help but wonder what interesting additions you make to your already cool home. Think: Wonder Hussy's, and sister's version of Knott's Berry Farm or something like that.)

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

LOVE THIS VIDEO... THANKS WH! Wife and I were in Tecopa yesterday (11/22/22). We decided to explore China Date Ranch an hour before Sunrise, hoping to catch some photos of Coyotes and birds, but even though we walked along the Amargosa River all the way to the Slot Canyon, we only saw one slow waking Coyote. We happened upon him sleeping under a Date Tree and he was so slow waking up, we thought he might have been injured, but after getting blood to his legs, yawning a few times, he finally scurried off. One Rabbit, a few Finches and half a dozen very large Ravens. We explored the Slot Canyon as much as we could, we climbed up the first two rock falls, but then came to the third rock fall which was too much for us OLD FARTS to handle without equipment (68 and 65 years-old, Rock Climbing Days are behind us. The rocks we did climb turned into a Comedy Act and we found ourselves laughing at each other. Which we have enjoyed for 51 years.) We visit Tecopa several times a year, just to get out and explore. We have not experienced the HOT SPRINGS yet. More often than not we stop in and get Coffee and Danish at the Kit Fox Cafe. We wanted to give the STEAKS and BEER restaurant a try, but they are never open when we visit. Weather WAS AMAZING yesterday at China Date Ranch and Tecopa... We began our walk in China Date Ranch about 4:30 a.m. and it was right around 25 degrees, but by noon, the temp was warm enough we were stripping off layers of sweaters and gloves. Wife says she thinks it was 69 degrees yesterday, but it felt much warmer by noon. As we were returning to the China Date Ranch from the Slot Canyon, a man and his wife were headed out to explore the Canyon. The wife was wearing an expensive/quality Safari Leisure Suite, a Pith Helmet out of every Tarzan movie ever made and HIGH HEELS. Not Stilettos, but what looked to be four inch heels. Today explorers to the Slot Canyon are likely to see little 3-4 inch deep "D" impressions in the desert sand. I'd place a healthy bet that she never made it all the way. Unimaginable!

[@sevenravens]

You should stay at Delights or you can also get a day pass to use the pools and spas.

[@helbitkelbit1790]

Slow down ...Pops

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

@@helbitkelbit1790 Slow down Pops?

[@residentpotato6023]

Did you sneak off to get a hummer from Wonder Hussy?

[@johnburton8135]

Loved your coverage of Tacopa. You're a great story teller.

[@geoffballe8766]

Thank you girl, I’ve never been to the US but your guided tours are more real and genuine from a real and genuine American girl 😇

[@tonypuccio6177]

Rode my Harley through the town about a month ago, beautiful day. Saw WH's house, did not stop of course. All the restaurants looked closed, it was a Monday. Very interesting ride and town. Actually worked for Inyo County about 20 years ago for three years as a DA Investigator and met my late wife there, she was a secretary in the office. Live in Las Vegas now.

[@GruvyTubie]

Thanks!

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

I’m here in this town now at one of the hot springs; snake pit 😅

[@territp]

17:35 Crazy - the tiny yellow house is an airbnb I was just looking at. I was watching your video to learn more about Tecopa and had just viewed that property right before watching your video. Thank you for sharing!

[@davec9244]

Fine line between WEIRD and ICONIC! the laundry mat needs reopened to clean up the mud the blood and the beer! CHEERS thank you ALL stay safe

[@residentpotato6023]

It got shut down because Wonder Hussy was washing her underwear there.

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Hi Wonderhussy. NSW Australia here. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You have such a sunny personality. You could easily be the sister of another Utube. Liz of Lake Las Vegas.

[@charlenetrawick1647]

honestly I think a LOT of what you do is indeed historical observation. LOVE it!

[@davidensign5172]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Sarah! Thankful for all the WH Adventure vids - informative, entertaining AND, of course, risqué (o my!)

[@charleshicks3492]

Love hearing “Wonderhussy here”, take care😎😎😎😎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@murrayspiffy2815]

6:06 - Gotta love that the Tecopa sign - telling people not to cause damage with firearms - has two bullet holes (.22) by the word "firearms."

[@reddymon]

I live in Bay Area Cali. Drove right by Tecopa multiple times without even realizing it was there when I went to visit my Mom and Aunt who lived in Pahrump. Thanks for the info on your home base Wonderhussy. You always make it interesting.

[@billywatkins4300]

She knows Tecopa better than anyone, she's been around for 82 years

[@GrandmaBev64]

My good friends, Butch and Skip, used to take me out my friends there, all the time, in the late 70's. There was nothing there, but the hot springs. It was a great place to do psychedelics . LoL

[@michaelallen5693]

Wonderhussy you sure know how to tell a great story!! I love watching this channel. Your videos are very entertaining and people might even learn something. Keep up the good work.

[@blackbob3358]

That "singing " took me right back ! R.I.P. Petula.

[@anitasimmons3599]

Most of the history of these places can be found preserved in county historical society museums in books and pamphlets. Also there county records. Thank you for another fun and informative video. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@gtit7004]

I'm currently in the planning stages of a bikepacking trip from Abiquiu, NM to the San Gabriel Mission in Los Angeles, in honor of the 1829 expedition that Antonio Armijo organized to trade Santa Fe wool goods for California horses and mules,. He is credited for initiating commerce between New Mexico and California. The various routes that were traveled are known as the Old Spanish Trail, however, these were actually a collection of many indigenous trails, that connected the sparse water sources. My planned route will take me through Tecopa, so I've been checking out various RV sites to pitch my tent. Thanks for providing an informative tour of Tecopa. My goal is to ride to Baker and on I-15 to Barstow, Victorville, and Cajon Pass.

[@pameladutton9076]

Hi, went to school across the street from the San Gabriel Mission (San Gabriel High) anyway the San Gabriel Mission is in San Gabriel! Lol

[@californiasun5866]

Hi! Sarah: Thanks for the tour of your little oasis town.

[@laligier1811]

I use to go tecopa hot springs in the late 70’s early 80’s. Thanks for the memories.

[@r0n5tea1th]

Thanks! If Tecopa has a chamber of commerce, you should be president

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I wish the Hussy family (all friends and family included) a Happy Thanksgiving.... May you have a great day together.... Doc.

[@tedebear108]

Hello Sarah. It's Ted from Texas. Thank you for sharing this around town. Perhaps one day I will see the place with my own eyes. Stay safe my friend

[@ronniehunt4026]

I glad your back. I need something to keep my mind off my knee surgery. Thanks

[@S.E.C-R]

Back? Where did she go?

[@tomkallis8468]

⁷1 yr old man says thanks for the tour, fantastic presentation Dtake care stay safe god bless ty

[@boomerlasley7447]

When I'm tired of the turmoil in the news and the TV has nuttun on, I enjoy watching my favorite hussy.. keep up the good work.. ❤👍

[@ElwoodAndersonNV]

Wow! I've waited for that one for a while. I've visited Tecopa a couple times, but never got very far from the post office. Now I know where everything is. Thanks a bunch!

[@devjaxvid]

I have to take exception to something you said. You are a Historian! Look at the hundreds of places and people you’ve documented. The hundreds of fascinating stories you’ve told. Best part is you make it interesting, even if what you are presenting isn’t your area of expertise; you are truthful about it and do your best to tell the story. I can only hope that these videos stand the test of time and people are still viewing them many years from now.

[@rossc3447]

I'll be there in two weeks !!! Can't wait for the desert camping vibe to kick in !

[@phillipperritt7787]

On Monday 24 April 2023 I was at that Mill when I visited Ross at the Tecopa Mines. Got some 25 cent gallon water too. Had a wonderful visit.

[@pinksparkle258]

I wonder who was using that pay phone and drinking Fireball? There was an abandoned mini bottle of Fireball on the ground in that phone booth!! 🔥🥃

[@nellieshiney1617]

Great story teller ❤❤❤❤

[@MOTrav]

Let’s see some jumps and wheelies on that e-bike! Have a happy turkey day. 😎

[@noonehere1793]

Sarah, you are delightfully STRANGE!

[@woodybogg]

Tacopa is right up my kind of ally. So cool !! I don't even have a cell phone or carry one. high land desert is really nice!!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Wonderful storytelling as always. Reminds me of my first 3 years at Desert High at Edwards AFB back in the 60's. I loved the isolated public school with only 400 students in 4 grades. They had a great jazz band instructor that changed my life. The school mascot was the Scorpion.

[@robertblanchard-lanoue0711]

Your so much fun! Downtown (Petula Clark)..loved it, brought back memories...but growing up in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, North Adams and the foothills to the Green Mountains of Vermont, you brought back a special memory...Downstreet! It's what's my Grandmother used to to say, for downtown! lol...growing up later on the Connecticut shoreline, I understood...thank you, I always love your videos and I love the desert, maybe someday I'll get back there, instead of passing through...which has been years...again, love your videos, looking forward to more...(Stuck in Northeast Florida)...enjoy your Campari! 🍻 sorry no symbol for that, lol 🕊

[@robertblanchard-lanoue0711]

Tele-gram? First I've heard of it...I see something on play store...hope I don't need to learn Morris code 😅🤣😂 more information would help, not very computer savvy...thank you

[@tracywinfield7789]

Lived in tecopa in 79 when the baths were free and we partied at the snake pit... We would gather and swim in the pool at delights... Little Paul Watkins who at one time was a Manson follower and later became the mayor of tecopa... I moved out there with a friend, Treva who's dad lived there and was a long time resident... I moved to China Ranch when it was abandoned and there were only a couple little houses out there...

[@jamesrobertson4258]

I would always bring you two bottles of Campari. Lol love the video of your town.

[@bobgreenwood1066]

Love it! I've been there! I lived in North Edwards in 1968.

[@slimpickins9124]

That was very cool, seeing your quaint little town.

[@piratepete842]

Reds Roost over to Winterhaven was a active and cool place..then there was also Jacks Hootenanny bar over by the river

[@chrisblack8390]

Love your weird little town! That laundromat was awesome. Thanks for cheering me up. Happy Thanksgiving

[@Dede-so4hu]

Hi Sara Jane. It was very nice to meet you on your way to burning man. This is Dede and charlie that you meet outside the echo lodge in Fallon. It was very cool meeting you.

[@TheSchafedawg]

Totally luv Tecopa! My friends and I visit there every year in March.

[@glamperjan]

Great video on the peak inside your town. Thank you!

[@dawnbrown1546]

I asked if you have ever been to Tecopa and up pops your video. Ty. Me and my boyfriend love you so much. Such a fun uplifting personality in this crazy world.

[@jayray420]

My BFF lives in Pahrump. We keep meaning to go to Tecopa.

[@theodoredesmarais4219]

So nice to hear you sing Downtown as I have 4 older sisters and one younger and in the early sixties we would sing that in the car wherever we went ! Nostalgic ! Love your tours ! I'll be out to the Alien Outpost in the desert north of you soon. ...... HAPPY THANKSGIVING ! Making some pies now in North Carolina now. .....

[@geoffwatson6207]

Thanks for sharing your hometown! I have actually been through Tecopa several times on my way to Pahrump.

[@Styledby_drew]

To go get fireworks like I do? 😂 I gotta visit this place. I have been passing by it for the last 10 years

[@NormPhares]

Looks like it could be a fun place. I have some dear friends who used to live in Pioneer Town here. It is an old western town up on the mountain above Yucca Valley. A lot of old western movies were filmed up there. My friends finally had to sell their place because it became a popular place for meth labs. There is a little bar up there called Pappy & Harriett’s that had a pool table and had locals playing music there. Paul McCartney played there a few years ago after doing a headline show at Coachella. I didn’t believe it at first because the place couldn’t possibly hold more than maybe 50 people. Robert Plant has also been known to stop in, play pool and guest sing with the locals.

[@kikiperales95]

I just added this little town to my list to my places visit next year! 🥰

[@matthewcorrenti5009]

Tecopa looks like a great lil rejuvenating get away place, especially after the winter/big rain storms. I just may go visit Badwater too while in the 'hood. Thanks! Cheers!

[@susancaleca4796]

Love the tour. Enjoying our visit

[@prophetmargin7497]

Remember driving through Death Valley along Highway 190 one summer when the temperature was in the 120's F. Our car started to overheat and we were very lucky to make it through to Beatty, Nev. The temperature in Beatty was in the 90's but it felt cool compared to DV!

[@susancaleca4796]

Love the tour, enjoy spending time with you.

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍😄, Have a good Thanksgiving Sarah !!!

[@shawnheneghan4110]

Use to fly in to Vegas and visit DV in January. The desert near tecopa (and the hot springs) makes a great place to spend the night on the way.

[@kennethkeithley835]

Thanks wonderhussy love ya ❤️ 😊

[@Ramcharger85]

Beautiful views, but.... You had me at library, steaks and hippies. ❤😊

[@charlesbrockway3950]

I really enjoyed your videos of the mining camp near bishop where I spent two weeks after I retired in 2000 and Goldfield which I visited and enjoyed peeking in the hotel windows and the high school was being rehabilitated and lo and behold you live in tecopa where I spent four months in winter 2000-01. Got my first email address in that trailer that is half library and half welfare office.. the tecopa-francis school was still operating and you got free fresh water from a hose next to the school. Amy ran the resort and you had to go to the crowbar in Shoshone to get a meal. The county hot springs were free and 24 hrs.lots of fond memories

[@garygrasselena]

Hi sj, thank you for the tour!! Excellent presentation. 😊 Best wishes, Gary grasselena.

[@bluemoon3264]

Thanks for the tour . ☀️

[@DollianneWright]

Love your channel. i have been going out there to only delights since the 1980s.... i grew up in glenwood springs and this always made me feel like home. hahhahaah

[@violethart61]

They sell that amazing Death Valley beer at the BBQ place (Copper something?) on 395 - SO GOOD

[@judizzstuff]

Good old joshua tree is actually technically not a tree it's a relative of the lily family . I found that out once while in search of the largest known joshua tree (which by the way is speculative as to which one that is) I see tecopa is still attempting to grow . That's fine as it doesn't get too outa control. As for the mud in the area my boyfriend was friends with the former caretaker of the springs at Delights. I was told that the mineral Bentonite was in the clay at the natural springs which has positive health properties. The old Delights had its charm with its old rustic private tubs. Sorry there's no cell signal out there still. I doubt T Mobil works out there as I am a customer lol. The electric bike looks like alot of fun . I'm enjoying your tours of the area. My British guy friend introduced me to Delights spent many a weekend out there and Shoshone.

[@goldfieldgary]

One of the largest (if not the largest) Joshua trees lives down in LA at the Huntington Library Gardens - - well worth a visit if you're in the area, plan on spending half a day.

[@-108-]

This is misinformation. The Joshua tree is not a relative of the lily family. That misnomer likely comes from a childrens' story about a Joshua tree NAMED "Lily," &/or it's relation to the Lily Of The Valley, which is not a true lily, but a member of the Asparagus family. Joshua trees (Y. brevifolia) are species of the genus Yucca. Yucca is a genus of about 40 species of succulent plants in the agave subfamily of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to southern North America.

[@judizzstuff]

@@-108- glad you're a expert then . Bottany major.? The mis information is just what I read so please forgive me for not being a "expert"

[@judizzstuff]

@@-108- it's just funny to me is all I'm not mad one bit its just that for 71 years I was told that it was and read it online. Sorry

[@-108-]

@@judizzstuff Oh, my bad. I thought you were upset. Apologies. So many people get so upset over silly stuff, I tend to overreact myself. Perhaps I should take the chill pill. ;-)

[@skyepilotte11]

Nice tour and your historical perspective...I've been to Tecopa 6 or 7 times over the years, I love it for all the reasons you described...thank you and Happy Thanksgiving !

[@keahithefieryone8513]

You were recommended and I subscribed, moved out of Henderson NV to Pahrump and we see the signs for Tecopa told husband we need to check it out

[@S.E.C-R]

Definitely check out some of her older adventure videos, exploring old abandoned sites. She tells the best, made up on the spot stories about the old places she explores!

[@gerryhartung736]

I went to downtown 1st, then over to hot springs. Met owner of Therapeutic hot springs. Thought, this man has done so much work in 4 months, (he is mid 80s), maybe I should come out of retirement (78), naww, I having to much fun traveling. I can still see your tire tracks, visiting places you have been.

[@marycompogno5665]

Thankyou for the fun and entertaining tour of your town and area that you live in. Looks like a nice place to visit and relax and hang out.

[@fredrex1904]

I grew up in ash meadows and my parents used to take me to the hot springs in tecopa. Pretty cool that your making tecopa famous

[@TheRosieg73]

What a great little town. Hope to visit one day.

[@tims708]

A nice one! Been through here many times,,lots of questions answered.

[@rockymountainhigh1207]

Back when I was there in the 90's that was a happening tow/city!! So much fun

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Great video about your town. Looks like you are the official tour guide and marketing consultant. Next road trip in the area we'll stop and support the local economy.

[@fireopal2023]

Wishing you an early Happy Thanksgiving! I enjoy your videos.

[@book3311]

I’ve been there. Stayed next to the hot spring. We love it!!

[@sun_paper_girl]

Some elementary schools have a very stark feeling about them, literally looked like you were looking into a hospital floor through that window. Tecopa reminds me of a snowbirds town, snowbirds are Canadians who leave south to live in the desert for 4 to 5 months until winter is over in the north.

[@paulrom446]

My friend Lori and her family used to run Delite's Hot Spa. Speaking of quirky and funky she said one day she was sitting on her front porch and out of nowhere this little Band of Elf like people about the size of a Gallon Milk jug came marching down the road and they were speaking in their own language! They marched down the road and disappeared into the Gem Fields at the bottom of the hill!

[@AshCupric]

Love stories like that! Considering we can only see 0.005% of the spectrum of visible light, who’s to say there aren’t other beings that usually remain undetected. If someone blows a dog whistle and we don’t hear a sound does that mean it doesn’t exist? I would say no, it’s simply occurring at a frequency that is out of our auditory range.

[@paulrom446]

@@AshCupric I agree I've always found that out in that Desert 🏜️ the vibe is higher somehow I also enjoy the Salton ⛵ Calipatria on the Pacific Fly way! Haven't been since 2006 but understand that Bombay ⛱️ Beach is getting to be quite a thing! With a funky Art Scene!

[@AshCupric]

@@paulrom446 thanks for the suggestion, I would love to check that place out. I work for the county by day but my true passion is writing/ art so that spot sounds up my alley. My uncle lives in Death Valley and I’m hoping to go visit him this year. I’ll add Bombay Beach to my list of places to check out.

[@paulrom446]

@@AshCupric Have you ever been to the Amargosa Hotel 🛏️ and Opera House? I used to stay there on vacation! It's in Death Valley Junction not far from the National Park 🏞️ boundary Cool 😎 place!

[@AshCupric]

@@paulrom446 another place I’ll have to add to my list! I have actually never been to California or any western states in general. I live in Florida but grew up in New Jersey.

[@laurencek.1580]

Nice area and rich history despite the toxic soil. Drove thru there decades ago. I won't be poking around with my metal detector that's for sure. Just a stones throw from Pahrump, nice.

[@jamesrobertson4258]

Wow everyday I enjoy a new video or two of yours so entertaining and so gorgeous

[@MrBilldragoo]

Hi Wonderhussey! I’m a huge fan of your since my brother & I discovered you after driving through Montana when we were wondering what SMOKE STACK was! Also I’m in a band called Chimera and we have a song called “Summer Rain On A High Desert Wind” which is kinda Stones-like. Well since discovering you the song has this new meaning to me. It could be about you!!

[@ladyyaya3270]

Coming to your weird little town Jan 24. I think it’s my 7th stay at Delights. Just me and my bestie. I can’t wait! Thanks for your videos! 🎉

[@davidborgerding8429]

Very cool coverage! The peculiar and indomitable live where you abide. And anybody around would hafta want you to drop in ( the spring). You can sure brighten up the place. When is your performance at the bar? Singing. Standup.

[@barackmycat9448]

I love the "Downtown" part. Looks good to me.

[@rikspector]

Sarah, Loved the tour! Thank You so much, Rik

[@westypoprocks772]

Wow! Just went there last week to the secret Tub. Too cool for night soaking. As I left I though "I wonder if that chicken lives around here"

[@whatthefunkwasithinking7645]

Thanks for what you do!!! I visit Tecopa every February when I Winter nomad around the NV, AZ, & CA desert, and always plant my butt at Steak and Beer to BS with Eric over a few pints and a Great Meal (even at his old location down by the old Snake Pit). Cool that you live there, maybe I'll run into some Winters day!! Happy Adventuring!! ~Siesta

[@jerryforeman4543]

Thanks for sharing your town with us!

[@hannitta9able]

I was surprised at how much I loved Tecopah! It is so beautiful and peaceful

[@chrisstephens5310]

happy thanksgiving I hope you have a good day tomorrow stay safe.....

[@garytom1935]

Hi beautiful, good report, was there once in Death Valley ❤👍