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[[File:Desert18.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Desert18.jpg|thumb|right|450px|The President and First Lady of Molossia raising the flag over Baugh Terrace]] | ||
'''Desert Homestead''' is a province of the Republic of Molossia located in western San Bernardino County, about 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the town of Yucca Valley, California. Desert Homestead is exactly five acres in size and is open low desert, with mostly sand, scrub brush and creosote bushes. It lies on a low ridge not far from Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, California, and is near to the Twenty-nine Palms Marine Corps Base and Joshua Tree National Monument. | '''Desert Homestead''' is a province of the [[Republic of Molossia]] located in western San Bernardino County, about 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the town of Yucca Valley, California. Desert Homestead is exactly five acres in size and is open low desert, with mostly sand, scrub brush and creosote bushes. It lies on a low ridge not far from Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, California, and is near to the Twenty-nine Palms Marine Corps Base and Joshua Tree National Monument. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Governor of Desert Homestead== | ==Governor of Desert Homestead== | ||
[[File:Travis Homestead.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Travis Homestead.jpg|thumb|right|The Governor of Desert Homestead during his inaugural visit]] | ||
In 2008, prior to reclaiming the throne of [[Westarctica]], and prior to becoming the King of [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]], [[Grand Duke Travis]] was asked by President Baugh to serve Molossia as Governor of Desert Homestead. This request was made | In 2008, prior to reclaiming the throne of [[Westarctica]], and prior to becoming the King of [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]], [[Grand Duke Travis]] was asked by President Baugh to serve Molossia as Governor of Desert Homestead. This request was made due to the Grand Duke's close proximity to Desert Homestead (Los Angeles is only a three hour drive away) as well as the President's desire to see Travis return to the world of [[Micronations|micronations]]. | ||
During his tenure as Governor, Travis made occasional visits to the province and laid the foundation for Baugh Terrace, a small terrace made from ornamented paving tiles approximately three square feet in area. Baugh Terrace originally had an open square in the center where a cactus was to be planted. However, upon visiting the province some years later, President Baugh found the cactus had vanished, so instead utilized the terrace as a convenient place to plant the Molossian flag. | During his tenure as Governor, Travis made occasional visits to the province and laid the foundation for Baugh Terrace, a small terrace made from ornamented paving tiles approximately three square feet in area. Baugh Terrace originally had an open square in the center where a cactus was to be planted. However, upon visiting the province some years later, President Baugh found the cactus had vanished, so instead utilized the terrace as a convenient place to plant the Molossian flag. | ||
After becoming King of Calsahara, Travis stepped down from his position as Governor of Desert Homestead, and the province was returned to the direct leadership of President Baugh. | After becoming [[King of Calsahara]], Travis stepped down from his position as Governor of Desert Homestead, and the province was returned to the direct leadership of President Baugh. | ||
===Encounter with wild dogs=== | ===Encounter with wild dogs=== | ||
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Shortly after laying the foundation of Baugh Terrace during his inaugural visit to Desert Homestead, Travis was nearly torn apart by a pack of wild dogs that happened to be roaming through the surrounding desert wilderness and caught him unawares. Fortunately, he was able to seek shelter in his vehicle and waited until the pack of dogs lost interest in him and pursued their meal in another locale. | Shortly after laying the foundation of Baugh Terrace during his inaugural visit to Desert Homestead, Travis was nearly torn apart by a pack of wild dogs that happened to be roaming through the surrounding desert wilderness and caught him unawares. Fortunately, he was able to seek shelter in his vehicle and waited until the pack of dogs lost interest in him and pursued their meal in another locale. | ||
==Grand Duke Travis' Visit in 2018== | |||
On 9 December 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] paid an informal visit to Desert Homestead for a day of quiet relaxation on [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]]'s [[sovereignty|sovereign]] soil. Upon arrival, he discovered that the paving stones that comprise Baugh Terrace and the solar lights that light the terrace had all been stolen by desert dwelling thieves. His Royal Highness was quite distressed and immediately called [[President Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] to report the theft. The President concluded it was bound to happen eventually and the two leaders discussed the possibility of sinking the pavers in concrete on a future visit. | |||
[[File:Grand Duke-Desert Homestead.png|350px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis observing the flag of Molossia at the former site of Baugh Terrace]] | |||
During this visit, the Grand Duke conducted a thorough inspection tour of the province and repaired the pile of rocks that served as a border marker on the northwest corner of the province. He also examined some rock specimens in an attempt to determine the mineral composition of the rocks in the surrounding desert. Several high quality pieces of quartz were discovered that had been tumbled smooth by the occasional desert floods over the years. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.molossia.org/desert.html | * [http://www.molossia.org/desert.html Official page] | ||
[[Category:Molossia]] | [[Category:Molossia]] | ||