In the early seventies, while working at the rocket test lab at Edwards AFB, I stayed for six weeks in Boron,CA. Terminal boredom, good thing I was drinking a lot back then. I was replacing a guy that was fired and had to stay until a replacement was hired. Was never so glad to get home.
I've spent a lot of time in Ridgecrest working projects out of China Lake and never felt a need to drive down to Boron.
I actually like Ridgecrest.
Shoulda seen Kramer's Junction out that way about 50 years ago. It's bigger now and the gas stations are always busy.
Not back then, flashing yellow/red light depending on which direction you were headed. Could be seen for miles and miles coming towards it. Gas station, I believe one only, but maybe two and even a trailer house or three I think. Had my first taste of alkali desert water from the drinking fountain at the gas station. Won't forget that pleasure!.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
