Borrego Springs - to Slowjamastan

Fran had a double-header today, morning tennis and an afternoon of bridge.  We have a busy couple weeks ahead too.  Fran’s brother arrives on the 6th, my brother on the 11th, we will have lunch with Gay and Joe, of Good Times Rollin, on the 10th … so  I decided to give myself the day off.

I treated myself to a day trip to Borrego Springs.

A quick stop at the Center Market for a Pepsi and a Cliff Bar that I’ll have for lunch, followed by a quick walk thru the Mall. 

I never tire of the tilework and the Borrego history it depicts.

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I did a quick stop at the new (to me) Desert Pantry Groceries.

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I’m sure it will do well, with a good location right at Christmas Circle.  But I will, mostly, remain a Center Market customer.

The only blooms were in the Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA) Garden. 

And even with care, not many, but it is still early in the season.

The only flowers in bloom were in the garden

My dad’s birthday is later in January.  It’s been over two decades since I released his ashes at Font’s Point, but it will always be a special stop.

I was not in the mood for this idiot doing ‘donuts’ on the access road.

There was a Ranger-gal at Font’s Point and I mentioned the donuts.  Her response was “I noticed the dust”.  And she was off to do some Rangering.

Dad’s sunset view to the west

north toward Clark Lake

east toward a hazy Salton Sea

Everybody loves the Desert Dragon sculpture.  And what’s not to like?

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and the view from its little cottontail butt, on the other side of the road.

But my favorite remains the herd of Borrego.

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The independent nation of Slowjamastan is about 15 miles east of Ocotillo Wells on the north side of CA-78.

Yes this is legit, it's the brain child of Randy Williams, aka R Dub the DJ and producer, of the Slow Jam radio show aired worldwide Sunday evening … from San Diego.

R Dub is also the ruling benevolent dictator as “His Excellency Supreme Sultan” of “The United Territories of the Sovereign Nation of The People’s Republic of Slowjamastan.”

For more info on this new nation poke around on their website slowjamastan.org.  You can now apply for citizenship, there will be a major media reveal and public Meet&Greet on Feb 6th.

Altho ground was broken last month, I did not see any construction from the road.  I did not want to trespass … might end up in the Slow Jam Jail.

We were privileged to host a family gathering at our home for some of the extended family.  So from our home to yours we all wish you the Best of things to come in the New Year!

Sultan if you happen to notice this blog, I welcome any corrections or additions from your Excellency.