I was introduced to this place we call Glamis at a very early age. I can remember the first time I was graced with the beauty of those rolling dunes. I was in awe of the sheer size and power of the massive sand sculptures. The panoramic beauty of the landscapes and "painting like" sunsets that can only be truley appreciated by those whom have experienced them first hand.

I remember playing a game we called "rabbit drill" ( a football game in the sand) Learning to drive a stick shift, playing with those little black beetles that put their butt up in the air when they feel threatened, spending quality time with my family and friends, and all around good fun.

I started out on an ATC 90. We had 2 of them, the green one and the yellow one. My brother and I would ride them until the sun went down and beg for more. As we grew, so did the horsepower. My Dad built my ATC 90 to a 112 and I thought I was unbeatable. Then came the 185 s. No suspension but wow, was it fast!
Next, it was time to try out the 2 wheelers. YZ 125, CR 250 and then the CR 500. Now I'm in a 4 seater rail with my own 2 children in the back seat. My hope is to have my children experience the same enjoyment out of Glamis that I received as a kid.

My brother and I, along with our family, still frequent this mystical place with no intentions of stopping.

Thank you, Dad, for teaching me how wonderful this place is and how to respect it for future generations.

Rewipe, I also started out just like you, at the tender age of 7, now I'm back with my two boys ages 7 & 11. It is so awesome to be able to share with my family now, what I experienced and enjoyed as a child. There are so many memories that I cherish from my Glamis trips as kid, and I know my boys will also look back when their older too and remember all the good times spent there. Now I get to enjoy watching my boys blast around through the dunes, I guess I know how my Dad felt now.

Good for you Looney. My fam moved around WAY to much. But I am looking to make some lasting memories with my wife and you all.

~A

So much so, my brother was like now that you are making bank, how about picking me up a Raptor while you are at it.

~A

meanwhile he is an Actor and has been in a few "REAL" films.

~A

Slapptacious piece REWIPE...Time is movin fast, and da memories seem to grow deeper and deeper don't they? Yep, Mother Glamis is quite wonderous, and let's hope dat them ugly closure stakes come down soon so we can enjoy all of her...Dat one if for da McScrappbook REWIPE...

dang slappy beat me to it..was just about to send you a message telling you i thought this needed to go in the mcscrapbook..

You forgot to say, Jumping off the bridge into the dirt canal, and
floating on tubes down it! NICE:)

what???

Way back when,... The canal wasn't concreted. It was Just a little river
with dirt roads on both sides. we would jump into it from the bridge overpass on rt78. It wasn't much of a jump but, when you are little it seems like a big fall. Our Dad would drive us upstream in the buggy and drop us off and we would float for what seemed like hours. This was the big treat for putting up with the heat, then we would go on rides at night when it cooled down. I remember wakeing up in the morning and hopeing it would get hot so we could go float.