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93-Ballarat, California

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:03 pm
by pilotwin7
Captain. The Town up ahead calls Ballarat. It was also there that the largest gold nugget in the world was found. The town was also home to several legendary desert figures, including, Frank ”Shorty” Harris, and Seldom Seen Slim. And folk song sings about them
Also, George Robert Johnston (1954 – 2004), better known as the Ballarat Bandit or as John Doe #39-04,

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Ballarat is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1079 feet (329 m). Today, Ballarat is a virtual ghost tow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballarat, ... in_fiction

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Re: 93-Ballarat, California

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:18 pm
by pilotwin7
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CALIFORNIA LEGENDS Ballarat - Death Valley Ghost Town http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-ballarat.html

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Re: 93-Ballarat, California

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:28 pm
by pilotwin7
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The Rainbow Chasers of Shorty Harris and Seldom Seen Slim
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6zvXY1uwX0[/youtube]

The Ballarat Bandit Documentary
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOvqELsUPyQ[/youtube]

Re: 93-Ballarat, California

PostPosted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:11 am
by Fozzer
Wonderful stories!.... :D ...!

I spend many hours each day exploring the landscape (Flight Sim) and the history (Wikipedia) of the Old West!

Ballerat: I-395. Turn off at Ridgecrest, onto highway 178 leading to Panamint Springs!

Real Desert Country!

https://youtu.be/KT5cA3ahfbg

Not a place to break down, or run out of gas!... :shock: ...!

Paul....Ancient Prospector.... :mrgreen: ...!

Re: 93-Ballarat, California

PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:24 pm
by pilotwin7
[quote="Fozzer"]Wonderful stories!.... :D ...!

Thank you. I'm happy you enjoy as much as I do :D

Not a place to break down, or run out of gas!... :shock: ...!

Not too worry, ;) Mr. Fozzer about break down since window 7 (X64) is very reliable and friendly with FSX steam Edition...Knock on wood.... cross fingers . :pray:
Run out of gas!! That's impossible. :whistle: I All ways, check box unlimited fuel before I - fly :lol: