Back to Nevada! - June 2022

Your report got me wondering about those crickets. A quick search showed that they were a food source for various Indian tribes.

https://majorhowarde...od-for-indians/

It seems to me that if early peoples found them tasty, and you guys think they stink, then the Indians found a better way to prepare them than just walking on them, eh? 

 

Paul

ps. Whatever you do, don’t let Bill Gates learn of this food source

 

Mr. PT, thanks for the link. That was a fun read. These insect critters are packed full of protein and should be consumed. "Reaping nature's bounty" would certainly apply here. The key, as your link points out, is drying them, an easy task in the arid Great Basin. I loved the description of the mormon cricket round up.  If we get back out running with the cricket herd, I'll gather up several pounds for you, although I might have to do some sweet talking to get them through the agricultural check station. No way would they allow live ones to cross the boulder. Drown 'em in salt water may work best. Then dry in the sun. Dried and a touch of salt, nice and crunchy, I bet they'd go great with some mountain oysters. Dipped in chocolate for dessert?

 

With the right marketing, we just might be on to the next gourmet treat.

Thanks for letting me tag along. Again. 

 

Craig, you are welcome.

 

Fun trip.Bob sounds like a very interesting guy.

I like his view on child raising.NO goes a long way

when kids think they need everything.

 

Lizards very cool bunch.

 

Thanks.

Frank

Yes, Bob was a character and so interesting (and entertaining) to hear his views and stories. We met another character - "character" does not come close as an apt description - a landowner who drove out to see who we were. He ended up inviting up to his "compound". And again, "compound" does not come close as an apt description. 

Sounds like a hot, but enjoyable trip, maybe even better without the Mormon crickets parachuting out of the cottonwood trees.  Nice rock art!

 

Thanks for letting us tag along!

 

Thanks, Mr. Sage! Yup it was hot, but when you travel you must take everything in stride. If I may, a small correction. The mormon crickets forgot their parachutes.

 

Wow! A beacon bonanza, plentiful petroglyphs, great geology, loads of lizards, sterling strolls, peaceful panoramas, crazy crickets and as lagniappe, Cajun conversation. Y'all packed in a lot in a short trip. Big fun! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks sir! It was quite a bit packed into this trip. We appreciate your nice comments.

You Guys are very inspiring!

 

Thanks Vic, that is very kind!

Love those shoreline tufas!  Great trip report, as usual.  Many thanks!

 

 

Foy, thanks! Those shoreline tufas are pretty neat!

 

Not that I need a reason to travel, I always enjoy your TRs with a mission of exploration and discovery. Thanks for taking me along!

MDR, thanks!

Craig, you are welcome.

 

Yes, Bob was a character and so interesting (and entertaining) to hear his views and stories. We met another character - "character" does not come close as an apt description - a landowner who drove out to see who we were. He ended up inviting up to his "compound". And again, "compound" does not come close as an apt description. 

Like to hear more about the "landowner character" and his "compound".

Frank

Re: “K. Dale/ 10/27/28” on the rock shelter wall.

This might be your man. He is buried in Big Meadow Cemetery in Lovelock, Pershing County.
Obit:
“Rights Held for Kenneth D. Dale
Lovelock, Nov 29 [1945]
Funeral services were held Friday at the Methodist church for the late Kenneth D. Dale, 46, Rev. Lewis Whitehead officiating.
Well known in Pershing county as a mining man. Dale died at Henderson. He was born in California, the son of Mrs. J.R. Gill of Lovelock. He was married to Miss Winfield Hanson in December, 1936, and they made their home in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife , his mother, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Barnes.”
He died of T.B.

Geologyjohn trying on a different “olg” hat (genealogy).
Thanks for the adventure.

Thanks for the report.  I've put seeing the shoreline tufas on my todo list.  

Great report thank you. Glad we haven't seen temps in the 100s yet. Just warming up to the 80s and it feels too hot for me.

Like to hear more about the "landowner character" and his "compound".

Frank

The fellow holds a doctorate degree. He is a historical mining expert, He has worked all over the west drilling and blasting to fund his hobbies and interests. He is quite the character.