That penis hike was so nice.

[Doc_Lobster]

I mean, penises aside.

It was a great hike. Short and easy (so H could do it with me even with his bad hip) but with a fantastic view at the end.

I just fucking love New Mexico. I am never leaving.

[mamasaurus]

I want to go on a hike.  It is too damn cold here right now, though.

Jealous, party of one.

[Doc_Lobster]

I have not been to Las Cruces yet, but I might swing in there for a visit when we go to Carlsbad.

Is it gross or just boring?

[Doc_Lobster]

We live in Albuquerque. Have not yet made it to Ghost Ranch, but it is definitely on my list.

[amberlyrose]

Feb 2, 2013 21:15:09 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

I have not been to Las Cruces yet, but I might swing in there for a visit when we go to Carlsbad.

Is it gross or just boring?

I grew up in Carlsbad and went to college in LC.

whats your problem with crosses, LHC? 

[Doc_Lobster]

Feb 2, 2013 21:26:04 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Feb 2, 2013 21:15:09 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

I have not been to Las Cruces yet, but I might swing in there for a visit when we go to Carlsbad.

Is it gross or just boring?

I grew up in Carlsbad and went to college in LC.

whats your problem with crosses, LHC? 

What is it like down there? I have heard that it's kind of boring, but nothing bad.

[amberlyrose]

It's boring.
Old Mesilla is nice, but most people end up going to White Sands. Food is AH-mazing, hiking the Organs is a local favorite.

Carlsbad has the Caverns. And they aren't near Carlsbad at all I'd take the guided Lantern tour through left hand tunnel.
The Flumes are nice to see, especially at night.
If you need anything while your in either town, let me know. My mom will take you in while you're in LC and treat you like her own.

[Doc_Lobster]

My BFF is coming to visit at the end of March and we were considering renting a Harley (she rides, I cling to her back) and taking a little trip down to see White Sands and probably spend the night in LC. If we can get good food and wine there, we are happy.

[underwaterrhymes]

Did I miss a post?

Everyone else seems very familiar with a penis hike. I'm a little mystified.

[Doc_Lobster]

See the enchanted forest post. I am zoidberg, I had to make a new name to post the photos from my laptop because I forgot my password.

[underwaterrhymes]

Feb 2, 2013 21:48:02 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

See the enchanted forest post. I am zoidberg, I had to make a new name to post the photos from my laptop because I forgot my password.

Ah! That makes so much more sense now. LOL.

Beautiful pics.

When I went to Luray Caverns a number of years ago, some of the stalactites and stalagmites had me and my friends in stitches. I was convinced whoever penned the slogan, "Virginia is for Lovers" was inspired by Luray.

[Jalapeñomel]

As someone who grew up in AZ, we had some bizarre prejudice against southern NM.

[amberlyrose]

Feb 2, 2013 21:53:48 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

As someone who grew up in AZ, we had some bizarre prejudice against southern NM.

Probably because our Mexican food is 10x better than yours and you guys were jealousE! 

[amberlyrose]

Feb 2, 2013 21:47:01 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

My BFF is coming to visit at the end of March and we were considering renting a Harley (she rides, I cling to her back) and taking a little trip down to see White Sands and probably spend the night in LC. If we can get good food and wine there, we are happy.

Let me know when you have a set date and I'll get you some recs. there are tons of wineries! 

[Jalapeñomel]

Feb 2, 2013 21:57:12 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Feb 2, 2013 21:53:48 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

As someone who grew up in AZ, we had some bizarre prejudice against southern NM.

Probably because our Mexican food is 10x better than yours and you guys were jealousE! 

Hah! I don't know how that could be; I was 5 miles from Mexico by the way the crow flies!

But really, people would complain that it was dry, desolate and boring.  I'm not really sure how that is any different from southern Arizona.

[amberlyrose]

Feb 2, 2013 22:00:13 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Feb 2, 2013 21:57:12 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Probably because our Mexican food is 10x better than yours and you guys were jealousE! 

Hah! I don't know how that could be; I was 5 miles from Mexico by the way the crow flies!

But really, people would complain that it was dry, desolate and boring.  I'm not really sure how that is any different from southern Arizona.

We were 30 min from Mexico but we also have Hatch, so fresh green chile! I can tell the difference between northern NM Mexican, southern NM, and AZ. Weird, I know. 

[Doc_Lobster]

She will be here the last week of March, and I will be happy to hear any recs you might have for anything in LC or on the way south from ABQ.

[Jalapeñomel]

Feb 2, 2013 22:05:56 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Feb 2, 2013 22:00:13 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Hah! I don't know how that could be; I was 5 miles from Mexico by the way the crow flies!

But really, people would complain that it was dry, desolate and boring.  I'm not really sure how that is any different from southern Arizona.

We were 30 min from Mexico but we also have Hatch, so fresh green chile! I can tell the difference between northern NM Mexican, southern NM, and AZ. Weird, I know. 

Not weird at all, I can tell the difference between the different areas of Arizona. Be glad you don't have that hell hole know as Phoenix.

 I do love those green chiles so much.  And you have the hot air balloon festival which is soooo awesome.

[amberlyrose]

So my FB friend consensus is that you go to St. Clair's Winery. I love their wines but I've never been there physically.

[textbookcase]

Sorry, you are all wrong. Ca/az/Mexico border Mexican food is the best!

[amberlyrose]

Don't get me started on that California stuff. It's yummy but it's just not my favorite Mexican food.

[Doc_Lobster]

Oh my, yes.