tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post8139008635096750047..comments2024-02-23T15:59:49.280-07:00Comments on Mobile Kodgers: LONE PINE FILM FESTIVALRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-13913730144021423892014-10-19T12:26:35.201-06:002014-10-19T12:26:35.201-06:00Thank you Bayrider Didn't know about those oth...Thank you Bayrider Didn't know about those other films. And yes--when I see a film with boulders in it I immediately think of the Alabama hills. I first saw them about 20 years ago.<br /><br />And re: climbing Mt Whitney: I was told that only 16 people per day are allowed to climb. I don't think I could make it anyway.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-11972081567793878512014-10-19T11:40:20.637-06:002014-10-19T11:40:20.637-06:00Much more than just cowboy films are filmed there ...Much more than just cowboy films are filmed there these days, they did scenes in Gladiator there, also Iron Man and Transformers.<br /><br />Since I first visited the area twenty five years ago I always recognize it almost immediately in films, always a hoot to see the familiar rocks! <br /><br />While you're there it's a great day hike up to the summit of Mt Whitney, it's a strenuous and long day but not particularly difficult.bayriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973602394952630821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-59366615001411841962014-10-18T17:36:49.964-06:002014-10-18T17:36:49.964-06:00Thanks Linda---I'm also enjoying the encyclope...Thanks Linda---I'm also enjoying the encyclopedia of forlorn places. Received a nice e-mail from its Author. You may want to let him know is work is appreciated. Apparently he has actually gone to the places he writes about.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-47618140022016867632014-10-18T14:41:44.376-06:002014-10-18T14:41:44.376-06:00Randy, Thanks for the link to the forlorn places. ...Randy, Thanks for the link to the forlorn places. Looks like hours of great reading and research! Love your blog, and seeing all the places you travel to and the people you interact with. LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com