Grand Canyon Blend

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

 

I'll be heading to the Grand Canyon soon, and want a blend that I can take

with me, to use and enjoy. I want to use it at the office when I get back,

as a reminder of my trip.

 

I haven't been there since I was 5, so I hardly know what to include. Any

suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Christina

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Let's see, you need something to combat Achraphobia and Vertigo... oh wait,

that's ME! ;-) besides, the solution is very clear there... I NEVER go

there. ;-)

 

I would choose an outdoorsy kind of scent. Some cedar, a little juniper and

for some reason the idea of Carnation strikes a cord but as I don't have it

to mix with anything, I don't know if it's a good idea or not. If carnation

sucks, then I'd go with my old favorite, some Sandalwood to add a little

sweetness. Course if that Idea puts you off, then you can go with catnip

which not only has the distinction of smelling like nasty old sox, combined

with wet sage brush and really nasty patchouli, but it will help keep the

bugs (and people) away.

 

Shutting up now

 

K

 

 

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--

Kathleen Petrides

Bead Hussy

http://www.BeadHussy.com

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hey, Kathleen,

 

Juniper and Cedar are a great place to start. Thanks!

 

Was going to use Catnip, Lemon Myrtle, and Lemon Tea Tree to chase away bugs

- and people - but the catnip attracts large cats, and I'll be out hiking at

Sunrise and Sunset. The last thing I want to do is herd Mountain Lions

along with me. Guess I'll have to stick to the citrusy-smelling stuff to

chase the buggies away.

 

Oooh, just thought of Pinon Pine incense for when we are back. Yum, that

will go well with the Juniper and maybe a Fir EO. If I want it to truly

remind me of my trip, I'll probably work in a little Lemongrass, as that's

what my handi-wipes smell like. Hehe.

 

Cheers,

Christina

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Plus, speaking of patchouli... make sure to add that for the authentic wet

donky smell...

 

you need something too for the " take your breath away " beauty of the place,

so maybe a hint of something " minty " or 'camphoric " too.

 

Okay, shutting up now and going away. Gotta enjoy the last few hours of

being alone (family has been gone since Saturday morning... they're coming

back in about 3 hours.... )

 

K

 

On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 12:40 PM, Christina M <BodyAmbrosiawrote:

 

> Hey, Kathleen,

>

> Juniper and Cedar are a great place to start. Thanks!

>

> Was going to use Catnip, Lemon Myrtle, and Lemon Tea Tree to chase away

> bugs

> - and people - but the catnip attracts large cats, and I'll be out hiking

> at

> Sunrise and Sunset. The last thing I want to do is herd Mountain Lions

> along with me. Guess I'll have to stick to the citrusy-smelling stuff to

> chase the buggies away.

>

> Oooh, just thought of Pinon Pine incense for when we are back. Yum, that

> will go well with the Juniper and maybe a Fir EO. If I want it to truly

> remind me of my trip, I'll probably work in a little Lemongrass, as that's

> what my handi-wipes smell like. Hehe.

>

> Cheers,

> Christina

>

>

[Guest guest]

At 11:19 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote:

>Course if that Idea puts you off, then you can go with catnip

>which not only has the distinction of smelling like nasty old sox, combined

>with wet sage brush and really nasty patchouli, but it will help keep the

>bugs (and people) away.

 

and attract the cougars, and mountain lions and bobcats and wildcats and

and and...

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Christina,

 

Oh, I'd defiantly take a Frankincense or a Frank and Myrrh blend. It

think it add to that 'oh ah' mystic quality.

 

And remember to smell the trees, bark, and other things you find along

the way. I remember a hike around, I think it was Oak Creek Canyon,

and you walk through a patch of mountain sage. I never saw where they

were, but you could smell them all around us. It was a welcome surprise.

 

Have a great time!

 

David Roman Daniels

[Guest guest]

COOL! Just think of all the critters one would get to see! LOL!!!

 

Didn't know the big cats would be attracted by catnip oil, that is

waaaaaaaay cool. Course not too close, which leads me to wonder if one could

set up a blind and use the oil so one could take pictures, etc.

 

And Yes I realize it's not a bright idea, but you know how things flit in

and out of your head.

 

K

 

 

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--

Kathleen Petrides

Bead Hussy

http://www.BeadHussy.com

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

 

David, your sage experience sounds wonderful. My senses go on over-drive

when I get in a new environment, so I am really looking forward to the whole

experience.

 

While I am being a tourist: Does anyone remember those dark-rose colored

pod things they used to sell at a lot of souvenir stores? They were called

rosewood, or something like that, and you were supposed to put them in your

drawers at home for the pleasant scent. I don't recall if I ever knew what

they really were, but the smell of those things would bring back a lot of

memories. Now, of course, I wonder if they were real wood, if they were

scented naturally, etc.

 

I'll let you know if I find one.

 

Cheers,

Christina

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hey Chris,

I remember those strongly-scented rose pod things in tourist shops in Arizona

from when I was a kid. I believe said they were dried rose pods or something.

Have a great time at the Grand Canyon!

 

Hugs!,

Stacey who is barely concealing her envy

 

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

 

 

" Christina M " <BodyAmbrosia

 

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:34:25

<ATFE2 >

Re: [ATFE2] Re: Grand Canyon Blend

 

 

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

 

David, your sage experience sounds wonderful. My senses go on over-drive

when I get in a new environment, so I am really looking forward to the whole

experience.

 

While I am being a tourist: Does anyone remember those dark-rose colored

pod things they used to sell at a lot of souvenir stores? They were called

rosewood, or something like that, and you were supposed to put them in your

drawers at home for the pleasant scent. I don't recall if I ever knew what

they really were, but the smell of those things would bring back a lot of

memories. Now, of course, I wonder if they were real wood, if they were

scented naturally, etc.

 

I'll let you know if I find one.

 

Cheers,

Christina

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the hints, guys.

 

I had a fantastic time, both on the train, and up at the Canyon. There are

lots of beautiful Pinon Pines, Ponderosa Pines, and Juniper. There is

Mountain Scrubrush and Mormon Tea everywhere. The air was pretty clean,

due to Monsoons that recently swept through the area. Despite the many,

many tourists everywhere, you could still find quiet places without a single

other person around.

 

Sunrise was truly beautiful. I am so glad we got up at 4:30 AM to see it.

 

The only low-point was watching stupid people almost fall into the Canyon.

 

I highly reccomend the train. There is little parking to be found during

the Summer, and lots of busses to get you just about anywhere you would want

to go, so there is no need to drive.

 

Seemed like people came from as many countries as are in the Olympic Games.

We all " talked " about the deer we saw, the depth of the canyon, and the food

for sale. And the kids we had along got to see lots of different cultural

norms in action.

 

Anyone else take any detours this Summer?

 

Cheers,

Christina

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sounds as though you had a wonderful holiday, Christina, are you going to

post any photos?

Cheers

Jeanine

 

 

ATFE2 [ATFE2 ]On Behalf Of

Christina M

Tuesday, 26 August 2008 8:54 a.m.

ATFE2

Re: [ATFE2] Re: Grand Canyon Blend

 

Thanks for the hints, guys.

 

I had a fantastic time, both on the train, and up at the Canyon. There are

lots of beautiful Pinon Pines, Ponderosa Pines, and Juniper. There is

Mountain Scrubrush and Mormon Tea everywhere. The air was pretty clean,

due to Monsoons that recently swept through the area. Despite the many,

many tourists everywhere, you could still find quiet places without a single

other person around.

 

Sunrise was truly beautiful. I am so glad we got up at 4:30 AM to see it.

 

The only low-point was watching stupid people almost fall into the Canyon.

 

I highly reccomend the train. There is little parking to be found during

the Summer, and lots of busses to get you just about anywhere you would want

to go, so there is no need to drive.

 

Seemed like people came from as many countries as are in the Olympic Games.

We all " talked " about the deer we saw, the depth of the canyon, and the food

for sale. And the kids we had along got to see lots of different cultural

norms in action.

 

Anyone else take any detours this Summer?

 

Cheers,

Christina

 

 

[Guest guest]

Will do, Jeanine...just have to make sure they are all upright. Don't want

anyone getting a bent neck looking at them.

 

Cheers,

Christina