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Re: Exploring the Franklin Mountains B-36 Crash Site

Dobbs — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:33:37 -0000

Thanks for commenting. I took the pictures from this article in late December of 2009 and yes it was a beautiful day for going out and taking pictures.

Re: Beware of Dingos On Fraser Island

Dobbs — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:31:01 -0000

Greta, I think allowing a young child like that to wander off into the bush on Fraser Island was a mistake by the parents. Fortunately the little girl survived the attack. Those wanting to read more about the attack can click the below link:

http://www.theage.com.au/na...

Re: Exploring the Franklin Mountains B-36 Crash Site

Dobbs — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:19:26 -0000

Dr. Jones thanks for sharing your memories from your time at WSPG and of the B-36. It is always interesting to hear how things were a few decades ago here in the Borderland.

Re: On Walkabout To: Tom Groggin Station

Dobbs — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:11:16 -0000

I couldn't agree more, the Alpine Way and Tom Groggin is one of the most scenic drives in all of Australia

Re: Exploring the Franklin Mountains B-36 Crash Site

Dobbs — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:05:32 -0000

Troy thanks for sharing your memories of the crash. I am very sorry you had to experience such a tragedy.

Re: On Walkabout In: La Mesilla, New Mexico

Dobbs — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:08:24 -0000

Thanks for visiting the site and I am glad you enjoyed the pictures. Mesilla is one of the best local attractions here in the El Paso/Las Cruces area.

Re: On Walkabout Movie Review: The Australia Movie

Dobbs — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:48:56 -0000

Did you bother to click the link I provided? Herald-Sun journalist has been trying to get the academics promoting the Stolen Generations to name 10 people who were stolen because they were Aboriginal. They haven't been able to do it. The names they have given have all come back as being removed from their parents for various reasons such as physical & sexual abuse, parents dying, neglect, etc. Like I said in my posting it is not a cut and dry issue.

So I guess you believe that Aborigines hop around like kangaroos in the Outback as well and cast magic spells that can stop a stampede of cows? The depiction of the Aboriginals in this movie was ridiculous. Like I mentioned in my posting if people want to see a good movie about the Aboriginals than watch 10 Canoes not this movie.

Re: Exploring the Franklin Mountains B-36 Crash Site

Dobbs — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:41:57 -0000

Andrea I am glad you found the information to be useful. If you need any help planning your trip feel free to ask.

Re: Exploring the Franklin Mountains B-36 Crash Site

Dobbs — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:40:30 -0000

Wren Rouge thanks for the update from the crash site. Did the plaque leave any indication of who placed it there?

Re: On Walkabout At: San Esteban Del Rey Mission, New Mexico

Dobbs — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:34:01 -0000

As far as the true history of the West, unfortunately too many people think the history of the west began with the Alamo and know little about what the West was like before then. The Native-Americans, Spanish, and Mexicans have all played a key part in the history of our nation for many centuries out West.

Re: On Walkabout At: San Esteban Del Rey Mission, New Mexico

Dobbs — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:36:26 -0000

Retired-fire, yes I do think a movie about the Acoma War would be a great movie if done right. I think there was plenty to admire about the Conquistadors while at the same time being critical of certain actions they took. A movie about the Acoma War I think would have the ability to capture this if done right.

Enjoy your trip to Acoma. It really is a beautiful area. If you are really interested in colonial Spanish history in New Mexico you may also find the Salinas Pueblo Mission of interest as well:

http://on-walkabout.com/201...

Re: On Walkabout At: San Esteban Del Rey Mission, New Mexico

Dobbs — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:26:30 -0000

Retired-fire, I am glad you enjoyed the pictures and story.

Your comment about Native-American slavery is very true. I am just pointing out that in American history you hear a lot about slavery in the South but few Americans no anything about the Spanish slavery of the Native-Americans in the Southwest.

Re: On Walkabout at: Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

Dobbs — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:18:38 -0000

Retired-fire thanks for commenting. The book I bought at the Acoma pueblo refers to Onate leading a group of 400 men into New Mexico. I guess the men could be broke down into Soldiers and support personnel. Looking around the Internet I could not find anything in regards to how many Soldiers participated in the attack on Acoma. Regardless of what the number is it is still an incredible feat that these men were able to travel so far and still be such an effective fighting force for the Spanish Empire.

Re: On Walkabout In: The Beechworth Historical & Cultural Precinct

Dobbs — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:29:35 -0000

Thanks for reading and I am glad you enjoyed the post. Beechworth along with the Bendigo area are both fascinating places to visit to learn about Australia's Gold Rush era. My wife and I really enjoyed our visit to your charming town.

Re: On Walkabout In: Cook, South Australia

Dobbs — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:00:51 -0000

Thanks for sharing your memories of your time in Cook. It is an incredibly isolated place today and imagine it was even more isolated 40 years ago.

Re: On Walkabout At: The Gila Cliff Dwellings, New Mexico

Dobbs — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:10:58 -0000

Debpresente thanks for reading the site and I am glad you enjoy the pictures. Cheers!

Re: On Walkabout At: The Gila Cliff Dwellings, New Mexico

Dobbs — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:29:04 -0000

Thanks for reading and I am glad you enjoyed the posting. The Gila Mountains is probably one of the most remote and wild wilderness areas in the country that a lot of people don't know about. Definitely worth checking out if visiting southern New Mexico.

Re: On Walkabout In: Marysville, Victoria

Dobbs — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:52:32 -0000

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Re: On Walkabout On: North Franklin Mountain, Texas – Part 2

Dobbs — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:47:34 -0000

The trail up North Mt. Franklin is perfectly safe for just about anyone that has a moderate level of fitness. I wouldn’t recommend the hike to any with a heart condition for example. Just make sure you bring plenty of water, sun screen, and wear a hat because it is hot out there now and there is no water on the mountain.

As far as what is on that peak I will eventually hike up there and see what it is. Same with the tin mines, I haven’t had a chance to hike over there yet but I will eventually get around to checking them out.

As I continued to check things out around the El Paso area I will keep posting them here so maybe it will give you some travel ideas while you are here.

Re: On Walkabout On: North Franklin Mountain, Texas – Part 1

Dobbs — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:47:01 -0000

Welcome to the site and I am glad you enjoyed the pictures. There is plenty of hiking trails up in the Franklins to check out in the next 10 months so enjoy the park.

Re: Is the Story of Lost Bushwalker Jamie Neale A Hoax?

Dobbs — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:41:58 -0000

Lots of good points being made. So far I haven't read anything that suggests the authorities are going to even bother investigating this incident to figure out if it really was a hoax or not. I'm still waiting just to hear what seeds and plants he was eating for 12 days.

Re: Is the Story of Lost Bushwalker Jamie Neale A Hoax?

Dobbs — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:56:44 -0000

If he isn't scratched up that is a good point you bring up. I would assume though that he was wearing pants and a long sleeve shirt and probably even a jacket since he was hiking in the winter. This may explain the lack of scratches. His hands should be scratched as well but if he was wearing gloves that might explain that.

Re: Is the Story of Lost Bushwalker Jamie Neale A Hoax?

Dobbs — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:23:06 -0000

I'm not saying he made the story up but I would think it would be good to further look into the story before giving him hundreds of thousands of dollars for interviews.

Re: Aborigine Origins Identified?

Dobbs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:57:01 -0000

There had to be some kind of hostile natives of some kind on the land the walked over and you would think they would have settled some where closer if no one was on the land. Why walk all the way to Australia? That is why I think the sailing is more plausible but it is incredible to think that a tribe of people of such knowledge of sailing would forget all they had learned once they got to Australia. It is a fascinating topic to think about though.