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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.

[@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...

[@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 😇

[@billywatkins4300]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.)

[@johnburton8135]

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

[@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.

[@charlenetrawick1647]

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

[@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!

[@blackbob3358]

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

[@GruvyTubie]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidensign5172]

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

[@VANESSASCHICFRUGALLIFE]

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

[@charleshicks3492]

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

[@noonehere1793]

Sarah, you are delightfully STRANGE!

[@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.

[@laligier1811]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@tomkallis8468]

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

[@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.

[@nellieshiney1617]

Great story teller ❤❤❤❤

[@californiasun5866]

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

[@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.

[@kennethkeithley835]

Thanks wonderhussy love ya ❤️ 😊

[@rossc3447]

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

[@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.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

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

[@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

[@Ramcharger85]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@kikiperales95]

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

[@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. ;-)

[@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

[@glamperjan]

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

[@susancaleca4796]

Love the tour. Enjoying our visit

[@slimpickins9124]

That was very cool, seeing your quaint little town.

[@bodegabreath4258]

Love your videos. Love your sunglasses even more.

[@MOTrav]

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

[@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

[@bobgreenwood1066]

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

[@jamesrobertson4258]

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

[@chrisstephens5310]

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

[@TheSchafedawg]

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

[@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!! 🔥🥃

[@michaelhager2846]

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.

[@frankpalermo3882]

Interesting viewing

[@barrieweldon6854]

Very interesting wonderhussy thanks again from Australia

[@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

[@kurtak9452]

Great job, makes me want to move there....

[@susancaleca4796]

Love the tour, enjoy spending time with you.

[@NarleyAdventures]

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

[@barackmycat9448]

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

[@garygrasselena]

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

[@jerrykeenan1848]

Thanks so much!

[@bobjozsa5266]

Love ya Wonderhussy❤

[@bluemoon3264]

Thanks for the tour . ☀️

[@jamesrobertson4258]

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

[@hannitta9able]

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

[@tims708]

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

[@gina1952]

Thank you

[@TheRosieg73]

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

[@chrisblack8390]

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

[@Ang85323]

I love history ♥. Thanks for doing this ❤.

[@Asancho4909]

“Blood stained chonies” had me dying laughing. Why were they bloody lol ?

[@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. .....

[@fireopal2023]

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

[@rvboondocker2559]

Not first but Happy Thanksgiving 🎉!😊

[@abbeyjane1306]

Thanks for another excellent video. I will stop for an IPA the next time I get close.

[@kencraig7308]

Cool town Sarah 🤠

[@kevinharrison1997]

super-cool...vid, tour

[@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.

[@rockymountainhigh1207]

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

[@rotceridjc]

I simply loved this video..If I was younger than eighty I would live here.

[@NetWit20]

I watch Wonderhussy all the time now. It's becoming a past time.

[@SctyGrpPowers]

One of your best vids ever!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@timdowns4629]

What a great channel. Thanks for all the cool videos

[@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!

[@henrymuzgay1023]

Happy thanksgiving wonderhusy

[@IEchuckie]

You fit right in there Sarah. Enjoy

[@book3311]

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

[@SL_BA]

Love your awesome tour of Tecopa! I have a hard time passing up a great little small town. You make history so fun! 😀 Annnnd now you also have me starving for Salisbury Steak and taters. Lol

[@jeffjohnsonfutdoc]

Another cool video...Thanks

[@nealhathaway2004]

Well, miss American flag sunglasses, (I love them). Thanks for finally sticking your head out. Love you, glad you're ok.

[@piratepete842]

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