Alone In the Desert - One person's anguished message

[@gonagain]

The UFO in this video is one of the tethered blimps along our southern border that has radar that can reach out for about 200 miles. They can let it go as high as 10,000 feet and can reel it back in with a special nylon cable.

[@russell3380]

Is that it @12:42? I had to go back and look for it, missed it the first time. We had one in the Fla Keys we called "Fat Albert". I was wondering if you both were home to see any of what I saw in videos from MT.

[@georgemccray9776]

Thanks Rick and Linda for the info/correction. 20 years ago, one of my Commercial Pilot students got a job flying C-210s on the border. I didn't know Border Patrol was flying radar blimps now, makes sense though.

[@capttom7772]

@@russell3380 We must be looking at the same anomaly. The time i see it at is @12:51⁉ i believe the time difference is to untune GPS tracking that could be used by "Domestic Terrorists'" to guide missiles to a target. It's A MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD"❗

[@russell3380]

@@capttom7772 I see nothing at 12:42, lol, but do see it at 12:51. Must be a typo by me. Ty capttom. Indeed it is a mad mad mad world and getting madder by the sec.

[@vivianallen9772]

I was wondering what that was 😁

[@1954shadow]

“I miss U!” A broken heart.

[@gonagain]

Linda sure thinks so.

[@lkiraly58]

Agree!!!

[@RVingwithG]

@@billbridge1328 Yepper 😢😊

[@sallystudebaker374]

Linda, your story brought tears to my eyes, too. I agree with you. Someone was sending a message to the heavens to a loved one.

[@sonora108]

We live in the high desert of North West Nevada and really enjoy your videos of various desert areas . Thanks for displaying there's so much to explore and enjoy in the desert regions. There is so much to see and do than most would not really think about by simply driving through or past the dessert regions.

[@gonagain]

We love the desert areas of Nevada and Arizona. Looking forward to our NV trip coming up!

[@seymourrivers6169]

I like Linda's story. Very likely accurate.

[@raktoda707]

Yes I like your story Linda.He wrote it in the sand so she could see it from above,from heaven

[@gonagain]

Yep, that's right! Thanks for watching our video, hope to see you on the next one.

[@MelvinOhio]

Welcome

[@Volunteersunrise]

I will not miss Quartzite next year if I am blessed to be around. At my age I don't order green bananas . Stay safe and Thank you both

[@gonagain]

I hear ya, getting there myself.

[@dogsarethebestfriends]

Love Linda’s story! Always great to watch you two discover what’s around you. Thanks for sharing!

[@gonagain]

Our pleasure!

[@homemaker4117]

Great video. Linda missed her calling. She could be writing romance novels for Harlequine😁. Always wishing blessings on you both!!

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@RVingwithG]

Rick n Linda. I MISS U !

[@Robin-kf1yz]

Thanks!

[@gonagain]

Welcome!

[@dianaflannigan6020]

Hi there 😊 Talk about finding unusual things in the desert, I was standing near a bush in the Ironwood National Monument and noticed 2 sea shells conical in shape buried in the sand but sticking out. The 2 of them were small in size but perfect in every way, not a chip not a brake. Needless to say I was astonished to find these shells in the desert! Now I know the earth was covered in water at one time so these pretty shells are probably ancient! I hope you find this amazing too!!

[@gonagain]

What a great find! Thanks for sharing, Diana.

[@dianaflannigan6020]

@@gonagain Thank you for all your wonderfully interesting videos! I love the two of you 💕 you're so much fun together!

[@TamoraLacy]

Tyvm🥰🥰🥰 enjoying your channel!ty for sharing!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching! We're going on break for Christmas but we put out a video every Friday normally so keep watching!

[@justmona9647]

Wow!!! No garbage!!! AWESOME 💛👍

[@gonagain]

Right?! Thanks, Mona!

[@nomadthetraveler5782]

I miss U!

[@jacquesgauthier7738]

hi from Quebec , i always love the american desert, so much to see and discover.

[@gonagain]

Us too!

[@wandacraig8286]

I think it's a note facing heaven to a loved one for sure. I love the color of the rocks! I love areas like this. I love Montana but miss the desert. Glad you two are there enjoying it!

[@kathyeberly366]

There is beauty in all kinds of landscapes. I really enjoy your hikes. You bring such neat perspective to things. Thanks Linda for the sweet story.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

That new bike is pretty nice and looks like it can handle the desert roads well.

[@gonagain]

I'm learning more about the Magicycle Deer and about soft tail mountain bikes in general. It's not about cushioning your rear! I want to do a video about it.

[@lennylivinglife9596]

I Miss U!

[@badgerpa9]

I miss U too. Someone could have spread their loved ones ashes out there. Nice video guys. Hope you stay safe and healthy.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, it was a sad message to find, given the location.

[@badgerpa9]

@@gonagain I hope both of their souls have peace.

[@fudd6478]

A seriously awesome video, educational, informative and enlightening…. Much better than any tv show I could waste my time on. Watching this feels like time we’ll spent. Thanks for all that you guys do and provide for us…. Very much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gonagain]

Thank you very much, Mark. We appreciate your comment very much.

[@Fred-lf1id]

the letters could be to a loved one that has passed away " I MISS U! " (or I miss you!) and it is there so it can be seen from the heavens..... or at least that is my guess..

[@Go4Corvette]

Have fun 👍

[@lkiraly58]

I loved your statement, "I don't know where we're going, but I'm glad we're here." I've grown up in Arizona, and it is truly a diverse state, full of beauty and endless places to explore. Be safe and enjoy being here.

[@gonagain]

Arizona is amazing!

[@knightsun]

I MISS U !

[@al3k]

Another beautiful story in this one, thank you. And the desert there is truly beautiful and mysterious.. The ancient, mixed with the old, mixed with the not so old, mixed with the infinite and eternal..

[@rickshannon2044]

"I MISS U!" A hiker, camper, etc., getting away from a broken heart. In the 1800s they wouldn't use "U", that's a texting era thing. And it isn't that old, a few rains ago maybe.

[@denisekyle6603]

Wow this very beautiful place ! Beautiful message! so heartbreaking , thanks for this beautiful trip !

[@flyovercounty1427]

See you around 👋

[@doingitwithnothing]

I enjoyed your story Linda … lol

[@makalapuamegs1056]

Love your storytelling Linda! Those rocks were most likely Chrysacolla as that’s what I found in Kofa. Almost looks like turquoise but it is a form of rock often found in areas that contain copper.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Megs. I know that you know rocks so I'm gonna go with that. How are you doing?

[@makalapuamegs1056]

@@gonagain mahalo nui! Almost ready to get back on the road again as soon as I rent out the house I just bought in Missouri! Decided after the fall I needed a home base! Bought a 800 square foot home where I can rent out when out on the road. Still want to travel!

[@gonagain]

I saw the pics on IG of your place. Cute, you should have no trouble renting it out. Yes, a home base is important, ours is in Montana.

[@debracampbell5151]

What beautiful country you shared in this video!

[@desmondcooper3590]

I agree with shadow

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Great video guys 👍🏻! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

[@johnkuiper8907]

I miss u !

[@Bob-qf4qo]

Good story Linda!!

[@agoodlife2]

The desert is so beautiful

[@BestSellers2122]

Love the sound of your bike tires on the dirt road….!

[@shirleyhall1924]

Linda certainly has an imagination. 🙂

[@Volunteersunrise]

I think the pile of rocks were the miners grave where they buried him after he died of a broken heart. I liked Linda's story. Enjoyed the hike guys. If you go back to Quartzite I have a wonderful campsite off Done Rock Road I need to tell you about.

[@gonagain]

We might b heading back that way in a couple of weeks, depending on the weather. Thanks, Dennis!

[@Elsie64]

@@gonagain I climbed Dome Rock in early February put pictures up on that post

[@skylinegtr-gd2lg]

Could not have picked a better day to video & hike - - clarity, desert colors, overall scenery sooo picturesque! Linda's story a good one! kinda sad. Oh well, time for a piece of pie!

[@ldeshner]

I have been coming to Yuma for the last five years from Montana always interesting things in the desert stay safe weather kills

[@vivianallen9772]

Very interesting! Keep up the good work, Rick and Linda.

[@ThePowerTeam364]

Love watching y’all enjoy traveling and each other! We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary and retiring next week, plan to travel too! We have a 6’ X 10’ converted cargo trailer and a 21’ microlite camper. We hope to see y’all!

[@gonagain]

We hope to meet The Power Team on the road someday!

[@georgesmith8113]

Fun stuff. Thanks! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@1954shadow]

Ah, scout-E-ing on the bike, for the wagon train.

[@lorilielundell4902]

I miss you(u) !

[@MQ-cw9qx]

What a beautifully tragic story.

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

I think that’s how it happened. Great story

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

I MISS U! (U=you) Someone missing a loved one 😞

[@bubbecdubie]

Ocotillo is great for hanging Humming Bird feeders. :)😆

[@gonagain]

You don't say...

[@rusty7009]

the smaller rings could be from a teepee set up

[@billmccabe6188]

You two crack me up. Thats a good thing though.

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Linda, you are a really good story teller.

[@gonagain]

Thank you so much!

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

A great bit of exploring. Love the story telling. You sure can see a long way. The desert sure does have a lot of stories to tell and views to see. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@gonagain]

Hope to see you guys here too someday.

[@skyepilotte11]

Nice Linda story telling...that area is absolutely beautiful...love that exploring ...thx

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching!

[@cvx2dog549]

Made for a good story Linda. However, he had the “good like” before he left and didn’t even know it!

[@ChuckisOutside]

I love this video. That’s a great place to walk around. Thanks for the story Linda! ❤😊

[@gonagain]

You are so welcome!

[@CollinsL]

Soooo enjoy your videos!

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Larry.

[@davec9244]

I miss U!but after I reload, I will get U Thank you that was a good time! ALL stay safe

[@sperocarabelas5797]

Linda's story with the real, remote, just by luck, encounter with that message- awesome!

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@teresaf5480]

I really enjoyed this video 👍👍.. I kept saying.. I miss you ..I miss you and then you guys pause the video 😆 that was great and you said I miss you. I loved your story Linda😊 it sounded about right to me. Rick beautiful scenery as always and thanks for all the information you give along the way. Take care you 2😊

[@gonagain]

Thank you Teresa! We're still down here and are kinda just living in the desert this trip. That's a first for us because we usually move every 2 or 3 days.

[@Ironhorse103]

Tee - pe rings from the past have found them in Wyoming, where they removed the sage brush

[@wrbruce6100]

Thats what I call wide open spaces. I bet some old miner wrote that to his burro or mule that passed away and I bet he would miss that more than a woman. People who lived out there had to be rough as a pine knot. The desert weeded out the tender foots real fast. You pick some mighty good spots my friend, take care.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, and anything is possible out there as far as human emotions go. We found another mystery and will be posting it soon. Watch for "The Tent".

[@Dave_Simmons]

Ocotillo was also used for garden fences.

[@gonagain]

That would make one great fence! I was wondering because the wood seems strong. For example, could it have been used to make a bow perhaps?

[@raymackey8031]

The early tribes used trails like you were following… I have found some as plain as day although they were 1500 years old… they ran most everywhere they went and they kicked the trails clean. Often the trails would lead to information centers ( Petroglyphs) when traveling from one area to another. The bright red blooms from from the Ocotillo it called “Indian Candy “ and they would give it to their little ones as a treat when hunting or traveling… It’s very tasty… you spread the pedals and lick the nectar inside at the center… just be sure there isn’t a yellow jacket or be inside that beat you to it…happy trails🤗🤗👍😎

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the info about the trails and the ocatillo! The tracks and trails in the desert can be very old and it makes conscious of any marks that we make today.

[@chrisdalebout5106]

Linda, I like your story! You told it so well. It really seems inspired by things that happened in the past.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

A friend of our from Sheridan Mt was a government trapper for many years , and he always rode a horse. He found Many Mines , and many artifacts over the years. He rode several counties and always rode the ridges as a rule. He was riding a ridge with a large sagebrush bottom and he started noticing rocks in a row . It looked interesting so he rode as high up as he could. He finally made out a huge shape and finally found a spot where he could see it all and took a few pictures.He sent them in to have them looked at and possibly have it authenticated and it was. It turned out to be a rock outline some 50-foot-tall and 20 some feet wide .it was identified as a fertility God. This was quite evident by a large protruding line of rock in a " southerly direction 😳 true story. We all begged him to write a book on his travels and finds . Great video you guys!

[@gonagain]

Thank you for sharing that story, Darell. Did he ever write a book?

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I was told he did ,Bob Neil was his name.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Don't quote me on the measurements, it has been 25 + years , he did quit telling where things were as he had told one person about an Indian grave built in a rock cliff , the average person would never see it but that was one of Bob's talents . He rode by it a few weeks later and all was gone . Fortunately he had only told one person , confronted him and made him return it and make it look as it was !!

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Never made it down there this winter. I really enjoy the quiet that you can only find far out in the desert.

[@gonagain]

Especially the quiet of no mosquitos! The desert grew on us and we came to love it.

[@markparr7224]

@@gonagain Me too. I rode to AZ on a motorcycle in 08 and it's been calling me back ever since. I can't wait to get back.

[@sonyabayham357]

I always enjoy your wandering.

[@wrxs1781]

I enjoyed the video, in beautiful wilderness. Was hoping to see a road runner but the cactus did remind me of the old John Ford movies.

[@Volunteersunrise]

Those John Ford vistas are still looking great in Monument Valley Tribal Park in southern Utah south of Mexican Hat. The Tribal Park is a wonderful way to give something back to the wonderful Navajo People and that area is a place that should be top of any bucket list. Sorry , Rick and Linda, I don't mean to plug something on your show but I love the Navajo.

[@gonagain]

We love that area and the people there too. Its one place that Linda really blends in and feels like she's back home, they look like so many of the local people in Hawaii. At the Tribal Park, one of the women selling fry bread took back in the kitchen and taught her how to make the frybread right!

[@gonagain]

Those road runners are so fast!

[@born2wander2]

Hi Folks , I'd say my best guess on the pile of rocks would be some type of makeshift grave marker, makes perfect sense if you ponder it . If that was a mining trail , most oftentimes it would be counterproductive to try and dig a grave in solid rock , who knows what that landscape was like when that was constructed. Could have been a miners mule or something of the sorts he didn't want to leave for the coyotes. Could be a person, seems like a far-fetched notion someone would go to that much backbreaking labour just for fun . That's the wonderous playground that is the desert , it's like time slows down out there. Everything just degenerates slower. That's a good thing. I've known people who explore old mine-shafts out west and find tools and cots over a century old that look like the miner walked away 10 minutes ago.

[@kenwebster5053]

When you mentioned the circles, my 1st though was maybe someone had a teepee there once. You know, these days there are some small single person ones as well. Not too far from sleeping circles I guess.

[@hivolco151]

A couple weeks ago in AZTEC the wind kicked up pretty good, my RV was rockin me to sleep !! It was pretty crazy!!

[@kensteward1510]

Yes I saw “I MISS U!

[@3generations393]

Great video-with a very sad story. Luv y'all XOXO

[@sasquatch885]

You two are much more observant than me. I need to work on that.😉

[@jamesholland9314]

lol, Linda said it at the same time I pushed comment button.🙂

[@MrOhgoodgolly]

Amazon selles a mesh backed fingerless bike glove that work well for desert riding. They have padded palms for comfort and protection for whenyou put your hand down to break a fall.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for that, I'll look for them.

[@galardmills5306]

I’ve seen ocotillo sticks used as corral fence. After many years, some of the sticks root and full plants sprout in the fence line. Enjoyed your discovery of the trail and message. Linda has the imagination of a story teller!

[@ibstryder4736]

I like your story

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@Gail-gf7km]

I am at the LTVA north of Yuma. The wind had been relentless! And far colder than I was hoping for. Most of those trails are donkey trails.

[@gonagain]

It's sure nice when the wind isn't blowing, but it's been too windy and cold for certain.

[@wvbonbonqueen]

Another great video!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure. We enjoy following along.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for coming along!

[@Kredwhiner]

I miss you! How sad. I totally think a man wrote it.

[@gonagain]

I think you're right, Elizabeth. *Linda*

[@n164bj]

We were there 2 years ago and enjoyed the area. Went for a motorcycle ride and came out by the stone cabin, didn't know the road went that far.

[@gonagain]

We've been wanting to explore that area too. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tommaples9174]

Fun video, like the story telling.👍

[@gonagain]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@64MAGA24]

Great post. Linda you should write a book..I was tearing up listening to "the way I see it story". As always sure enjoys your videos. Be safe be well.🤙

[@robinwillson7838]

Such a pleasure to watch. Thank you so much for talking us along.

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Robin. And we enjoy having you coming along with us. See you on the next one!

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

Great Video Rick, Groovy Desert Landscape, and the Views aren't bad either, My Favorite. I'll bet you and Linda are Not Kickin-Up your heels with Not finding Warmer-Temps on your maiden journey south for 2023?? (we got cheated out of the 'January-February Thaw' that usually pops up for a week or ten days. Usually but Never Guaranteed)(Bummer) But on the Upside, each & every day brings us Closer to that Desert Oasis with Heat and Happyness a Plenty. We are Hoping you will Tough it Out Long Enough to return home with a Sun Tan and Complaining of Swelter-Box-City Desert Heat---!!! After All, that is what you were Longing for, Warm Weather. Soon enough, we will be Griping about How Hot it Is. (gonna get an AC No Matter What this spring) Anyway, Happy Trails you Desert-Rats, we see you are having a Good Time Regardless 👏👏👏👏👏 Nice story telling, Linda 👍

[@gonagain]

Thank you Vinny and you're right, it's been a cold one down here this year. It's ok except when the wind is blowing and the wind seems to always be blowing!

[@lyndarandall211]

We watch you on our TV together, besides getting notifications on our phones. I was wondering why I didn't get this videos notification. Sure enough I was unsubscribed. I quickly corrected that. Thank you for this video and Linda's story.😥 Blessings and take care.🤗🌞

[@gonagain]

Thank you for re-subscribing, Lynda.

[@lauraberry8679]

Same for me I wondered why you weren't posting and I was unsubscribed as well 😢 I fixed that and look forward to traveling with you guys again! Stay safe 💕

[@SamuraiMama]

I enjoyed this video a lot! "I MISS U!" Really, I do miss you. I did that and hoped you'd find it. 😂

[@gonagain]

We miss you too!! Love you!

[@jimrhoads9810]

20 min.. I MISS U

[@chuckb8324]

Just watched your video. Very interesting area. I could definitely see the benefits of a small video drone or similar.

[@jonkirkwood469]

A desert is my favorite place to wander. My children and grandchildren know my favorite souvenir from when they travel are a small rock and the story of how they came to find them.

[@gonagain]

Yes!

[@taco472]

I think Linda was probably pretty close with her explanation of the message. ❤️ After moving to Washington state from the San Diego area in the 70’s the thing I missed the most was going down to the desert exploring. I came across lots sign like that of earlier humans but in my teens and twenties I wasn’t smart enough to question it , I was clueless. Lol Like they say, “I not only didn’t know nothing, I didn’t even suspect nothing “. We would find lot of pieces of what we knew was Indian (as we called them then) stuff like pottery and metates (mã tã tē the stones grains were ground in). I never found an arrowhead but a friend of my dad who lived out there found hundreds. It was fun to imagine the Indians being there and what it must’ve been like. I did find a trail similar to the one you found only more defined running north from the border in the Jacumba Springs (remember j’s are h’s in Cal.) area. It ran for miles and far from any roads . At many places where there was some sort of shelter , rocks or brush, where a small fire would not be seen there was signs of what the trail was used for, cans, bottles, and wrappers all with labels from Mexico. I later heard that trail running up north to the agricultural areas . There’s actually a place by there on the map called ‘Smugglers Gulch’...? In the case of the trail you found I think it was more likely a Native American travel route.

[@gonagain]

Thats exactly the kind of exploration we like. Thanks for sharing your experience, loved it.

[@elizabethvandeventer5487]

Imissu!

[@philiphazelton6655]

nice

[@davegobeli6771]

Really enjoy your adventures.

[@gonagain]

Thank you for watching, Dave!