Awoke in our tent in the School of Art. (You'll have to see it to believe it -- photo coming). Jim -- our next door neighbor -- showed us around his greenhouse full of succulents, and the Black Range Museum, which he is newly the custodian of. And of course showed off his Rock Copies to us -- very life-like (if copies of rocks can be life-like).
Spent a lovely mid-day (10am-2pm) with Tom and Satomi, who are friends of Bill and Athena Steen's and excellent 'natural builders' in their own right. Tom does all manner of construction (from carpentary to electricity and plumbing), and Satomi is honing her skills as a plasterer, using local clays and fine Japanese tools.
Had lunch at the General Store just before it closed for the day at 3pm. On leaving we asked what in town was open for dinner. 'Nothing -- good thing you've had a good lunch!' came the reply.
Chilled back on Betty's porch in the shade, with Jim's permission. He invited us for dinner, having been gifted a pork and bean stew earlier in the day by a couple who'd locked their keys in the car; Jim is a locksmith by trade (well, one of his trades) and managed to get the car open.
Were joined by Barry, en route from Gainsville FL to Joshua Tree for a Banti Festival (Indian chanting), and later on by Roger, a local friend of Jims, and toasted marshmallows in Jim's terracotta wood-burning open-faced oven.
Dave swung by after dark walking his three dogs, to lock up the School of Art, but noticing our stuff still inside, said we were welcome to stay as long as we liked.
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