Re: [APML] Ranch Pond Trails

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

Tony,

Well, I guess the "cat's out of the bag" already about
http://www.sunglowranch.com

I welcome other APMLers to the ranch.

> Tony Hallas wrote:
> 
> Matt,
> 
>    The pond sure is low... every year it seems to "just make it"
> before threatening to dry out... there's all kinds of fish in there...
> one  night we heard a mountain lion go off with one of the geese...
> hope you were carrying some heat when you were on the far embankment,
> at night, all alone....   : - )

Yah, there are still fish in there.  I'm surburban boy, but I think I've
learned one thing about the country.  Geese are better watchdogs than
dogs.  If the geese are quiet, I know it's relatively safe to go near
the pond.  It also doesn't hurt to yell "ho bear!" on the way there. Of
course, accidents will happen, but I really wanted those star trail
pix.  What other accessible places can one photograph star trails
reflected in calm waters under dark skies?

>      Nice use of the new technology.... I hear there are some changes
> afoot at Sunglow... like no more kitchens. Did they already have this
> going when you were there?

The kitchens are going to be removed, and the prices are going up. 
They're still "threatening" to install powered concrete pads.
-- 
Matt BenDaniel
http://starmatt.com

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