One Tough Bug

I don't know if you can see it too well, but that green thing on my box truck's windshield wiper is indeed a Praying Mantis. I noticed him clinging on to my wiper blade after I started driving to my next route location. The crazy thing is, he held on all the way from just west of the I-15 near 'the strip' to a parking lot off of McLeod and Flamingo. I bet he was praying quite a bit...especially when I was on the freeway, hehe, but he held on. Kinda crazy eh?

Bad Drought ?

So I guess the drought is so bad here, that even the cell phone tower trees are thinning. ..hmmmm...

Warning...Do not expose to heat...

While driving down Tropicana Ave, about 1 - 2 months ago, in my work truck, I passed by this scene and was able to take a pic with my phone just in the nick of time. I have no idea what was in the truck, or how it happened, but whatever it was sure caused a bit of a mess. By the time I passed by this scene it was pretty much all cleared and cleaned out, but bits and pieces of debris were here and there around the scene. I'm just glad I wasn't next to the truck when whatever it was tripped from..the heat I would guesstimate. Luckily though, the particular road he is on is not heavily traveled all the time, so there's a good chance no one or thing was injured, expect for his truck. Poor truck..

I-15 Travels and Traffic

So you may not be able to see it too well on the small version of this photo (unless you click on it), but there is a whole-lotta traffic coming up I-15 Northbound. When I took this picture I was about 30 miles out of Vegas, heading South after enjoying a couple of days up in Utah and seeing my Mission Pres' 'Homecoming' talk.

I did see some construction signs along I-15 Northbound, and I think it was down to One Lane for some long stretches. ...So........I am Very Glad I went north when I did!

Cookie Tires ? ...

While driving down the freeway several months ago I spotted this guy ahead of me, riding his motorcycle on what looks like bicycle tires. I kept my distance for: 1- His safety and out of respect for a safe following distance; and 2- I was afraid those tiny tires were going to blow-out any second, sending tire chunks (and possibly the rider too), back my direction.

Is it just me, or does this just not look right? I would be afraid to even turn on that bike... yikes! ... Anyhow, this was the most peculiar thing I saw that day, back in May 2010.

Google Maps ... 'Come again..?'

"um.. You want me to go where?... (The directions list failed to note that in taking this specific route, cloaking would be required, and no car, to avoid any repercussions...like being arrested or shot at)."

- I entered a point Outside of the airport, and this is what it came up with. I don't think I can really drive through a couple of well anchored and guarded fences, and down an aircraft taxiway...eh..yeah, no can do gmaps.

Welcome to 'The Random Occurrences of Wherever' !

Hi all - So since I carry a camera or two with me just about all the time, I tend to capture some interesting images. I decided it would be cool to post some of these interesting finds on here, so, I hope yall enjoy. Thanks for visiting!