That is right, "Katrina." No hidden agendas. Just a public service. Didn't you ever try operating from a pure motive? If you had, you wouldn't find it so hard to believe.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I happen to agree with the "it takes a village" concept mentioned by DCR, but the parent has ultimate responsibility in our society. Could those wonderful other people who help out with Wizard's kids put a stop to the close contact that we have all seen between Wizard's kids and Jobe? No; you heard what Wizard said: no one can tell him how to parent. If he wants to let someone he doby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
On my last visit to the springs, Wizard and his dog Tuka came near my spot while I was fixing lunch. I could see the dog was wet and about to shake, and I said "No, Tuka and tried to protect my food. Wizard was very near but did not call his dog; just stood there grinning while Tuka shook her droplets all over the food. Personally, I love the dog, but it is hard to understand how people cby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
You assume that Mike Castro would love to sue Katrina, in a heartbeat, if he could. I make no such assumption. Not everyone is as malicious, vindictive, and greedy as is DCHS, Inc. What has Mike Castro done to you, personally, Wizard? I mean, besides the lifetime ban from his property, which I heard you worked hard at earning.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Since Wizard has voiced his mistrust of this person to a number of people at the springs, I do not see that it is a secret. To me at least, this has nothing whatever to do with DCHS, Inc., or the alleged feud that actually does not have two sides. There are innocent children involved here. I did not make my own statement here out of any support for Mike Castro, and I suspect the same is trueby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
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I must disagree with Laughing Bear on DCHS being not appropriate for children. It is true, however, that any public environment, clothing optional or otherwise, carries the risk and danger of perverts, and parents should always be diligent in protecting their children. I have also heard Wizard saying that he does not trust a certain hotsprings regular around his children when they are out of hiby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I may have mentioned before that I do not like repeating myself. It is true, and to avoid repeating myself and continuing on a merry-go-round, I am choosing to ignore questions and challenges to which I have already responded logically. I have not, however, fully explained my motives on this forum, although I have done so in person to all who have asked. I do not have the time to make this expby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
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I'm posting on Sycamore's computer. I have said that before but not in those words, and so have others. Put your $ where your mouth is. I've got $ so put me in. Paul.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I'm game, Mojave. Count me in!!by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
In reply to Gail's question: "How do you explain the statement on Mike Castro's grant deed "BEING THE LAND AS DEFINED IN THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OF THE POLICY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON."" Gail, I am losing my patience answering the same questions over and over, so I will answer the one fresh question that you have asked, evby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Full member, Paul P.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Aw, shucks, Mojave. Thank you. When it comes to the DCV, I must personally give a lot of credit to Ron. His vision started our group, and he handles all the correspondence, money, agendas...lots of things. I take the minutes, but often have to leave a question for him, like the question of how many of our visitors joined at the last meeting. He is a person of great integrity, and I have fullby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"Notice the March 28, 2000, that is the recording date of the Quitclaim Deed to DCHS, Inc. The County is just behind in their record keeping or we need to send them more information. Either way, the interest is showing on the county records and the names shown Max and Rose Hoffman are two of the people that DCHS, Inc. purchased their interest from." Answer: No argument from me. Howeby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Mojave, When I first saw your name, I thought the Green was reference to the Green Party...environmentalist. I think it's a fine name whatever it means, as the only snakes I really don't like are the ones that walk on two legs.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Paul and I will take fifth and sixth on that vote. Let's send it. Anyone dissenting should speak up quickly. Paul P.: Actually, we can't count a vote from you yet, Paul, but I am sure I am not the only one who values your input. I hope you will get voting rights soon, as I consider your suggestions, thoughts, and participation to be integral to our group. When we hiked out with Ranger Braby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
If you want to waste your money that is fine with me, Wizard, but the deed is a quit claim deed, as in "I quit my job" not quite, as in "some people don't quite understand logic." You can challenge my points without all the digs and insults, not to mention the assumptions. You might be more respected if you did. Seems you got off on the wrong foot with one of our newest posby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Again, you have misunderstood me. I did not claim that the current owners of this parcel was Hoffman, etal. You are correct; those parties did maintain ownership of the Bowen Ranch buildings during the period of the lease. However, their ownership of the buildings ceased at the expiration of the lease. They used the vehicle of a lease to give them time to address the real problem of not havinby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Welcome to the forum, Mojave, and glad you like the entertainment. Great tenets, Paul!by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have made no assumptions about your motives in making the donation, Wizard. I've said that before. Why pick a quarrel there? I could try to badmouth you in every possible way, like you do me, but to what purpose?by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I thought I was clear in my presentation on the issue of ownership of the Bowen Ranch buildings. However, since both Gail and Wizard have voiced confusion, I will be happy to lead them through it in greater detail: The current owner of any property parcel is recorded in the County records. To determine the current owner of any property, go to the Office of the County Assessor and view the curreby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
It might be a little difficult for Naked Man to prove this in a way 'everyone' can understand, because not everyone can understand logical reasoning, no matter how it is simplified.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hello Jim, Thank you for sharing your story. Regarding your experience at Bowen Ranch, that seems to have been before the time of Mike Castro. Presently there are clear instructions for anyone entering when no one is there, and envelopes are provided so that money can be paid on entry. Your experience with the house in Hawthorne is interesting. You did not say if this lawyer friend is or waby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Re: Laughing Bear and point #3: What if we changed the wording of #3 a little. Instead of recommending that the USFS engineers propose an official design, simply ask them if they plan to do so, or what their plan is if not, and offer our help as appropriate and possible with whatever they plan to do? Our intention here is to work with the USFS to alleviate what they see as a problem. Rangerby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
In response to the charge that ownership of the Bowen ranch house by DCHS, Inc. was not recorded, Gail responded, "Document #2000-104215 recorded March 28, 2000, Quitclaim Deed from Hoffman, Bekermus and Kapelusz to DCHS, Inc." Of course Gail's document is recorded. That is the function of the Recorder's Office. However, the charge was that her purported ownership is not recorded.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Katrina's above post may be directed at Blue Corn. I doubt it is being directed at me, as I do not work in law enforcement.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Thanks for the info on Whink. It doesn't sound suitable to me.by sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Thank you, Gail, for sharing a colorful chapter in the history of the Bowen Ranch. I have recently been given some history of Bowen Ranch by a long-time resident of the Juniper Flats community. Since the history relates to questions that you and others are asking, and since you have requested a response from me, I present it in its entirety as follows: The Ware incident was a conflict over propeby sycamorelaughing - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California