First day out in the dirt in Reno

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First day out in the dirt in Reno

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I had a moment today. Well, a several hour moment. Maybe its because this is still the "honeymoon stage" and I am new to Reno, but good god I love it here.

Dani is off to Vegas for her bridal shower. She flew out Thursday night. So, today I woke up, walked the dog, and decided I would go shoot the new and old wedding gun. I had a few folks from Reno4x4 point me to some shooting areas.

One was a little far away but you cross a huge area of public lands to get there. That area starts maybe 10 minutes from my house. I also went up into another public lands area but the roads started getting pretty rutted and steep... and Being alone/unfamiliar with the area I turned around.

Still. I went shooting for maybe an hour, and then tooled around in the hills for another few hours just getting lost and finding my way back to the main road.

It's SO beautiful out here. I'm incredibly happy with this area.

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Glamor shot....
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This was a little creepy looking, with the kid toys and all...
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This is the shooting area i found. Very clean, not trashed, beautiful little area, remote. (P.S. I pack out what I pack in including brass)
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Dont mind my Dahli mirror
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After shooting I just started driving down random roads
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Headed up into the hills. Nice sandy roads weren't too rutted out, but were getting narrow and steep. First time I've used 4x4 in months lol.
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And, headed back down.
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Anyway. Awesome morning spent alone.
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Nice views.
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so your moving to reno or moved?
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Looks like my property near Pyramid Lake. This is the best time of the year up there...everything is green and the aroma of sage and juniper is captivating.

Thanks for sharing.
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Glad you had a good day!
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Kenne wrote:so your moving to reno or moved?
Moved. Been here almost a month.
Well it ain't just the smoke and the traffic jam that makes me the bitter fool I am But this four-wheel buggy is A-dollaring me to death.
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Renodemona wrote:Glad you had a good day!
Thanks.

Lets get your beast fired tomorrow!
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She's held oil for 2 weeks, so we're already improved on the old 360 :D
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Renodemona wrote:She's held oil for 2 weeks, so we're already improved on the old 360 :D
I wish I could say that much about mine!

Speaking of which, i need to replace my "spare" quart
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Great shots. It is pretty area around there this time of year. Let me know if you ever make it farther down 395, some cool places to visit down this way.
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Great Views, Thanks!
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I need to come up there and make a run with you. :D
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Looks like a fun morning.
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Dr. Marneaus wrote:This was a little creepy looking, with the kid toys and all...
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Yes, definitely kinda creepy. Weirdness! Thanks for the cool pics though. The Jeep looks great, as always.
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jsinajeep wrote:I need to come up there and make a run with you. :D
Do itttttt!
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Great pics! thanks for sharing!
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I may be coming home sooner than I thought. I have 110 acres near Pyramid Lake to wheel on and would love to see some FSJs inhabiting. All Jeep peeps would be welcome of course.
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Great photos. I always like your trip reports.
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