tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84764207602431397892024-03-15T18:09:16.354-07:00What's up with Susan and Company"MY SPOT III"what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.comBlogger425125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-4845974808729037662020-03-24T16:33:00.002-07:002020-03-24T16:33:41.342-07:00All Moved In And Working and Things To Come<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been in my house since February 1st and have gotten settled in and spent most of my time searching for a job, a few interviews and finally got a job at Walmart in Okmulgee about 14 miles from home. i'm working 5 days a week, however after my first day I asked for fewer hours a day, so I am working 4 hours a day until my body gets used to being on my feet. It's getting better. A back brace and compression socks make all the difference.<br />
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Since this scare, I'm constantly wiping everything down with disinfectant and keeping my distance. It has been interesting observing all the different people in the store and how they are handling everything.<br />
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This past Sunday we celebrated Nora's 1st birthday. She was supposed to have a party on Saturday, but it was canceled because people were coming from different states, so we had cupcakes after dinner on Sunday and had everyone join us on FaceTime to sing Happy Birthday and watch her open presents. She certainly loved her cake. She will soon be walking too.<br />
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Other changes are in the works. My sister Evelyn who is currently in Phoenix will be on the move.<br />
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We are in the process of getting my sister moved from Arizona to Oklahoma. She will also be living with me. It should be so much better being for her to be nearer to family.<br />
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I've been keeping myself busy. With working and wanting to do something to the yard, but can't because of the rain lately, I am looking forward to warmer weather, so that it will be nice to sit outside early in the morning and in the evening. It's a lot of yard to work with. I really need to get a shed to store equipment so I can enjoy the whole deck. I'm afraid it will take time.<br />
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I hope that you all are staying safe and enjoying life in place with those you love.<br />
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I'm sure glad the snow is gone, but now I have to wade through the wild flowers in the backyard that are almost as tall as me.</div>
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Yes, it's permanent!</div>
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I have taken myself off the road. I bought a house in Henryetta, Oklahoma. I am now closer to most of my family. My oldest daughter and her family live across the street. My grandson and his wife live about 10 minutes away. My second daughter is still in Ft Worth TX, about 3 1/2 hours away. Her kids are near to her. My son is about 2 1/2 hours away in Bentonville AR. He and his fiancé will be tying the knot on 1-2-21. That leaves my youngest daughter still in AZ. Her kids are grown and out of the house except her youngest who will be graduating high school this year. The oldest is in CA and son in the army. She too is thinking of moving this way later this year or next.</div>
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This is "My Spot III"</div>
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"My Spot II" is up for sale.</div>
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I thought tat I would give you a tour. I have 3 bedrooms, dining room, galley kitchen, living room, one bathroom and a deck out back. all the rooms are small or should I say tiny. It's all less than, I think, 900 sq ft.</div>
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View from the front door into the dining room out to the deck through French doors.</div>
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View to the right in living room towards the 3rd bedroom which I am using as an art studio.</div>
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The chairs are leather vintage recliners picked up at a flea market and the end tables from a thrift store, The lights are new and I now have walls where I can hang my paintings.</div>
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This is kitchen towards the laundry room and back door.</div>
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The kitchen is small, but it is very workable. It has lots of storage and everything is just an arm's reach away, a huge refrigerator, a gas stove, a dishwasher and a shelf that is perfect for my microwave and convection ovens.</div>
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I have taken the back bedroom and have left the front bedroom for my sister who is still in Phoenix and will be moving in with me later this year.</div>
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I did have to buy the bed frame, but the dresser was given to me when I got the chairs. Curtains were in the RV as was the mattress.</div>
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The bathroom is small, but light and airy. The window is made of glass blocks.</div>
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This is the hall, bathroom door and my bedroom door. On the wall to the right (out of sight) I put up a coat rack. To the left of the paintings is a linen closet and to it's left the door to the other bedroom.</div>
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The other bedroom waiting for occupancy.</div>
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This is the studio. I'm afraid that it looks like a storage room. Well I guess it is, but it is organized enough that I can work in it. At some time in the future I want to build storage shelves and drawers. I will have to design exactly what I need. It's a work in progress.</div>
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This is the other side of the living room, the desk was also a freebie. I will also be getting a loveseat to complete the furniture accumulations</div>
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The table I got through an online garage sale here in town. The chairs are from a thrift store. One of the seats was broken, so I repaired it and recovered all the seats.</div>
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My grandson, Nick and his wife have moved into their new home in Oklahoma and have retrieved their two Huskies from my daughter Sandi. Again no pictures.<br />
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Sandi has her house back with only her daughter, Mary and their three Pits, also a friend is staying with them before her move to the UK. No new pictures.<br />
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Heidi, the oldest of my daughters is still living a busy life also in Oklahoma. The only change there was a successfully completed planed operation for Nora Lynn, my great granddaughter. She and her Mama (my granddaughter Svea Alis) are doing great. <br />
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Mellissa, the youngest of my girls is still in Arizona. She too has a busy life, working and following the progress of Katie, my granddaughter and her many Varsity Volley Ball games. Her son Robert is doing his own thing.<br />
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Thats it for what's going on with the family. As to me, in addition to volunteering for the USACE 20 hours a week, I too have been busy.<br />
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On the 1st of September, I was "kidnapped" by Sandi and Mary. They in conspiracy with their siblings, had the whole day planned out. I was only told to wear shorts and that it would involve cake. We had an appointment at 10:00, but since we were early, we stopped for breakfast in Waxahachie. We then proceeded to the surprise location where we would have a morning at the SPA. The three of us were to get our nails done. Mani's and Pedi's. Of course mine was the deluxe. Oh, the massage was the best part. The wine was a close second. I was soooooooo relaxed. When finished we went out for lunch.<br />
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A great big THANK YOU to all my kids for a delightful BIRTHDAY celebration.<div>
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Every morning at 6:00 am, I open the gate at the park. We do have a lot of people that use the boat dock to fish early in the morning, so lately, I have let Angel come with me, off leash and she usually walks with me and stays close. Not this morning. She decided to wander off. For about a half an hour I walked all over my site as well as Earl's (the other workamper) calling her. It was a bit scary, since there are owls, raccoons, and coyotes and it was really dark. (Earl has lost two dogs to predators.). Finally I was relieved when I heard her tags on her collar and saw her amble her way back home. I don't think that she will be off leash any time soon.</div>
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what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-41507261088082393322019-08-29T09:13:00.000-07:002019-08-29T09:13:05.260-07:00Road Trip To Oklahoma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The clan is gathering!<br />
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It seems that most of the family is returning to the midwest. My son will be moving to Arkansas next month. one of the other daughters is now in Texas and the other daughter is thinking about moving after her youngest graduates from high school.<br />
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My oldest daughter and her family have already moved to Henryetta OK, (husband, daughter and granddaughter). I met up with my next oldest daughter to go and pick up her daughter there because she was helping her cousin and his wife to drive all of their belongings from Tucson AZ to Henryetta OK where they are buying house and property. That was the goal of the entire weekend. <br />
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It started with me going to my next daughter's house on Saturday. We did a bit of shopping and then later in the afternoon we enjoyed the pool. Angel got in and learned how to swim to the stairs. She really does not like the water, but was still happier to be with me rather than dodging all the other dogs.<br />
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They left Tucson Saturday morning, driving all day, expecting to get into Henryetta early Sunday. Since we wanted to spend some time visiting, we left early Sunday morning.</div>
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Fortunately we missed any adverse weather and got there a little after 9 am and were able to spend about 3 hours before returning to Texas.<br />
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We had breakfast and were able to meet my grandson's in-laws, who are also moving to Oklahoma. We had to leave by noon to get to previous obligations.<br />
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Even so it was a good visit saw everyone got the Great Grandbaby "Fix". Hopefully we will all get together when we can spend more time.<br />
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The trip takes about 3 and a half hours and was uneventful, which is a good thing!</div>
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I made it home to Ennis before dark and got geared up for another week volunteering for the Corp.</div>
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Thank you for visiting.</div>
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I must apologize for not posting more often on this blog. Thank you to all who tried to keep up with Angel and me. I really do appreciate it. Angel has been doing just fine. She and I do get into a rut, since we really don't do too much. I find that there isn't too much that I actually do except workamp and do watercolors. I will try to be more diligent in keeping you all up to date.</div>
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So this post will be about wonkamping for the US Army Corp of Engineers and their parks where I am currently staying. My MH is parked at Love Park. It is the closest park to the Project Office where I work. I work Monday thru Friday, 4 hours per day for my site and full hook ups. This the first time in 7 years that I have had weekends off, YEA!!!!</div>
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This park has been closed except for the boat ramp and the Group Shelter.<br />
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This group shelter accommodates 100 people. Reservable April 1st thru September 30th.<br /><div>
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This group shelter accommodates 200 people. Reservable April 1st thru September 30th.<div>
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Waxahachie Creek Park is the only one that accommodates horses.<div>
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HIGH VIEW PARK</div>
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HighView Park is the only park that is open year round.</div>
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This park has the only Marina on Bardwell Lake.<br /><br />
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High View Park also has a Group Shelter which accommodates 50 people and a Boat Ramp. I forgot to get pictures.<div>
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Writing this particular post has helped me get familiar with the different parks that I have to answer questions about when people call the office. So this is what my job entails. I find it interesting and I enjoy helping those interested in what the corp offers.</div>
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I hope that you all found it a little bit interesting and maybe consider checking out your local USACE parks.</div>
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what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-54496653957677044392019-07-29T09:28:00.003-07:002019-07-29T09:30:35.021-07:00I'm Finally Updating,,Yes, I'm finally posting. I know, it's about time! No excuses, just couldn't get motivated. I hope that you all will forgive me.<br />
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This post will be m mostly about a mini update since the beginning of the year.<br />
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At that time In was still at Samuel P Taylor State Park. There was a lot of rain and I mean A LOT of rain.<br />
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Lagunitas Creek was over 10 feet higher than it's usual depth. Only one section of campsites were closed.<br />
I remained there until March 1st.<br />
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From there I returned to China Camp State Park. It was the same old boring gig where I started to plan to relocate back to Texas. My granddaughter had gotten a job and moved out into her own van. My son who lives in San Francisco was also thinking about relocating. It started me thinking, I would be quite on my own, far away from family. I hadn't seen them in a long time, why not just relocate near enough so that we could visit back and forth.<br />
I had my motorhome up for sale and I wasn't getting any valid interest. I can understand why. There is nowhere to park one unless you have property. rent in the area is way too expensive. Hopefully I will have better luck where I am now.<br />
As you have where ever you live, life happens.<br />
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Yes that's my heel. I messed up and injured myself to the tune of 10 stitches. For something that happens in one second, I had to deal with the healing aspect which took over two months to completely heal.<br />
The only thing that was interesting while at China Camp was that I was able to resume my Watercolor Classes.<br />
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Another pet portrait of Angel.<br />
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While there I continued my search for another location. I concentrated on East Texas where I had several possibilities, mostly State Parks as camp host. Then I talked to a Ranger with the U S Army Corp of Engineers at Lake Sam Rayburn. They actually had a volunteer position in their project office answering phones. That is where I accepted the position. <br />
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May 31st, we pulled out of China Camp, drove to the U Haul in San Rafael to pick up a tow dolly for my car and we were on our way. here we crossed into Arizona. One sate down and two more to go.<br />
It was a long trip, almost 2000 miles. Angel finally settled down after the first day.<br />
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This where I parked, next for to the project office where I would be working.<br />
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Almost every night there was a beautiful sunset over the lake. (taken from my door)<br />
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One of the things that you can expect when RVing is that you may get visitors, ants, mice, but I certainly didn't expect this fellow.<br />
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I found him in my kitchen sink. He was kind of cute, but I let him out to find somewhere else to visit.<br />
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I was at a place that I liked working, the people were great, the job easy, but the things that were hard to get used to were not having a decent internet signal, it was remote, the winds off the lake periodically had my home really rockin' ,but the most important was that the closest family was 5 1/2 hours away. That was Sandi. Heidi was 7 1/2 hours away. That was when I discovered that this position was all over the US. I happen to talk to someone in the Fort Worth District Office who told me about Bardwell Lake having the same position available.<br />
While I was trying to figure out how to get closer to family, I also talked to the Ranger at Eufaula Lake in Oklahoma which is an hour from Heidi. He asked if I could meet with him there. So during the 4th of July weekend I took a road trip up to visit Heidi and meet my new great granddaughter Nora Lynn.<br />
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I got there on the 4th and on the way home I went by way of Sandi's in North Richland Hills, just outside of Ft Worth. <br />
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While there I got to know Sandi's three pitfalls and Nick's and Jen's two huskies. Into the mix I added in my little terrier, Angel. They had a lot of fun playing. Even though there was a lot going on, they were all well behaved.<br />
Sandi is dog sitting for Nick and Jen while they are in the process of relocating to Henryetta, OK.<br />
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While I was there I checked out Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake, which were closer to Sandi. These lakes were possibilities, with positions for gate attendants, most likely working weekends.<br />
On the way back to Sam Rayburn, I stopped at Bardwell Lake where I met with the Lake Manager. This position was 4 hours a day M-F answering phones. It was an easy decision and it was only an hour from Sandi.<br />
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I said my good byes to all the great people at Sam Rayburn. I also found someone to replace me an d they are loving it. Yea! Win! Win!<br />
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I am now at Bardwell Lake , Ennis TX. I drove the MH here on Friday the 19th, Sandi came to pick me up the next morning to drive me back to get my car. She also helped me finish setting up when we got back. Thank you Sandi, I couldn't have done it without your help. <br />
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what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-32643215964562272422018-12-19T18:43:00.001-08:002018-12-19T18:43:30.788-08:00Samuel P Taylor State Park in Pictures<p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UY8qwuiCtQM/XBr_zGBWTEI/AAAAAAAAVUk/oXP4n0SqYHYvS88bQk0iOTw8OFTdKBWXQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0386%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="244" title="IMG_0386" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0386" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n5bNWI6ip04/XBr_zp-LXbI/AAAAAAAAVUo/1vwjR0Wo8V4gK0O1iRe1nBCf0OG7jdc3gCHMYCw/IMG_0386_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJXoGOnP65w/XBr_0IkwYSI/AAAAAAAAVUs/ABy4dtLDZScaQDVblaE7C1Tl5wi0gijRQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0385%255B7%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_0385" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0385" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k-ICRB_pBPs/XBr_0qUO4NI/AAAAAAAAVUw/xw5RMEhW4D44xPLgPCr6w3itxYiIpLJ0ACHMYCw/IMG_0385_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Fire Watch Tower</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7kSNfpAPskk/XBr_1Ai-YKI/AAAAAAAAVU0/hWs8T7Rf7Gs5d8HVudGxr-g3th0uISALQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0394%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0394" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0394" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wyNEprR-m0k/XBr_1QH0WoI/AAAAAAAAVU4/Qu6LGRqANHsFqcnaki3TBzYmNFdQr3-hACHMYCw/IMG_0394_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Stump in front of MH</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S8GjZGWOM_A/XBr_14hMfPI/AAAAAAAAVU8/9eJB5QHD134ft0z9B41o-LJHE12_eKTPgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0395%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0395" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0395" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OQ-mARr5zng/XBsAINl2efI/AAAAAAAAVVY/gtbIEr8d6wk66jXHXw1pExlmZRWcJj-1gCHMYCw/IMG_0395_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>My side yard</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nOp7YmxL1lk/XBsAIqDHyZI/AAAAAAAAVVc/0jjfO7g7njMklZbYeiGguznW08QbNek7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0413%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_0413" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0413" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0j8isNIMinE/XBsAJBc95kI/AAAAAAAAVVg/I372u9hkwq8Bv5S5zQ-__bcysXQuUHfLQCHMYCw/IMG_0413_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>My “studio” </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z4YIlfp5XxM/XBsAJiDd53I/AAAAAAAAVVk/GqATgWJRF7k7advaEepvs-StOIc6wo-7gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0427%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_0427" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RTAYQcVlXLI/XBsAPqV_eBI/AAAAAAAAVVo/9M6rhVQTBXIjsAs8INg29Bsfz82R0LcmwCHMYCw/IMG_0427_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Christmas decor</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BqxtyJf7Nu8/XBsAQNy9iUI/AAAAAAAAVVs/ZCMpzwRVVK0h0sc6LWAg_WzHMuGE6xYCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0379%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0379" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0379" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LJhx0c6y68w/XBsAQs1H2OI/AAAAAAAAVVw/MSTc5oyPqQETMD3ZKbWWIRK_fq5Rb4pqACHMYCw/IMG_0379_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uoiLr7_0_aA/XBsAREwUnwI/AAAAAAAAVV0/PTrPZY1O_KosRNdMC8s8nPpd4xMT7goJQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0387%2B%2528Edited%2529%255B2%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0387 (Edited)" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0387 (Edited)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lt-XksYBNRc/XBsARnzkQ6I/AAAAAAAAVV4/ppBUzdgkV2M5nLQk7aL92NFY2kFC1tC9wCHMYCw/IMG_0387%2B%2528Edited%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2lp8WayXt5c/XBsASJUgNAI/AAAAAAAAVV8/5cG7xFkvbacodBj5jVhhrCBcFaw3fwoCwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0378%2B%2528Edited%2529%255B2%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0378 (Edited)" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0378 (Edited)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_W_KZO7YZys/XBsASlh9q6I/AAAAAAAAVWA/Y3oaDhG_CcQptAq6TgREZoMRT0TDkBcxwCHMYCw/IMG_0378%2B%2528Edited%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PD0jxPFN-2k/XBsASyVGS-I/AAAAAAAAVWE/BfM9c2vWwTIaK7SMxjWB1gKrjxIGoetAQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0380%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0380" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0380" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a4H_DXitXZM/XBsATjYWIWI/AAAAAAAAVWI/UNwrzlceqsI9lgokdbCaOcsByRNBLGVSwCHMYCw/IMG_0380_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Some paintings done from photos</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1X-n_Aw00fU/XBsAUKki2iI/AAAAAAAAVWM/J1ow_40rPUIDo2EmpuGiVPrxe5NwPb9egCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4136%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4136" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4136" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kYA4Bc_2U6g/XBsAU8G7ErI/AAAAAAAAVWQ/9PmIgo8iXGMPZrcc3DD55kArAFE1CshlACHMYCw/IMG_4136_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zC3JuhkkNT0/XBsAVUwO3aI/AAAAAAAAVWU/umfzjH9c2-M_VOYLm-Hecv34wIw4ggH6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4137%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4137" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4137" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MPciPg8jAIo/XBsAV2x2yEI/AAAAAAAAVWY/O_0loPi1UkARyaqW9ZC5G69PlBNC-qwIQCHMYCw/IMG_4137_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Creekside</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZAc0N-ybU8/XBsAWWbPZfI/AAAAAAAAVWc/CzGqsOfXSGYeDXV7QgwAvoWxwiaHu4X-ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4156%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4156" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4156" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xzyL0Is5xG4/XBsAW_f7hcI/AAAAAAAAVWg/3qTgJajfqzsOzYpdmQbkXts2igBQBRTQwCHMYCw/IMG_4156_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ohjSnP0tALg/XBsAXUmhE9I/AAAAAAAAVWk/C47cNWdM3aYF4_a4oNu3hLZqNE0pOKH3QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4162%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4162" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4162" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h7Ik_jbpyps/XBsAX5HN-gI/AAAAAAAAVWo/vzA3KudLjZ4aQzgK8iftsqlIlaUwj3dugCHMYCw/IMG_4162_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Same stump as in above photo. Kiosk at entrance</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BnuwjagQXpc/XBsAYc3yqhI/AAAAAAAAVWs/Hihd1TjQeXUKwmd05SAbM3k0hs65ZFkUQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4181%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4181" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4181" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NPgG5QAIMmU/XBsAY_qqyrI/AAAAAAAAVWw/UiVT11tjEKUOuft5eNMKCr1STEb0dEkwwCHMYCw/IMG_4181_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Path down to creek, now closed due to salmon spawning</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ejZuZpNjtrg/XBsAZSXw0AI/AAAAAAAAVW0/PDyz0LcKSgQfr6ci-L4lW7AieYR7qfFVACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4229%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4229" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4229" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-op2_Prgs16I/XBsAaFo7AII/AAAAAAAAVW4/PdeMf-v2LWcOCESos0Qz1OEicv5Lgts1gCHMYCw/IMG_4229_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Fire truck staging area when there was a fire on nearby hill last September</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rKwNHpV9YXU/XBsBxb4IBfI/AAAAAAAAVXY/IZMpdzVCRJgJJBv5H6T_m2e2sxRXj_WOgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4311%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4311" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4311" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6tj6SbIW1k/XBsBx370mDI/AAAAAAAAVXc/OrXG0o3TZp8NkCDvkKN8okU_0j5CDI-iQCHMYCw/IMG_4311_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Our ride</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Zl9tlAOqQs/XBsBydwLDtI/AAAAAAAAVXg/30OMtt9_0fYuW5ECIcP7mJGAfR3stXoXgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4238%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4238" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4238" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nKZtvP0yAMg/XBsBzDp4dDI/AAAAAAAAVXk/gPm22CIWteUygXiC29H2Ri1wswsTa6enACHMYCw/IMG_4238_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>My rig next to Ranger Station</p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cQLzEmTF8Lw/XBsBzscejDI/AAAAAAAAVXo/BuBC4LwOIqoe6B9CMsuIZZ-jjCaNfyqLQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4252%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4252" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4252" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pfhzYz_aZjg/XBsB0HnsbMI/AAAAAAAAVXs/zoKmK4xKXKsyE75PLwpjiBdNkrqOlQWYgCHMYCw/IMG_4252_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> Love my job</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-62262588594616178022018-09-27T20:56:00.001-07:002018-09-27T20:56:58.262-07:00Beaches, Fire and Heritage Day<p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ahMQJiy13U/W62mNXfAMBI/AAAAAAAAVEA/LDJK7F_b3QArGY3yePvMk1cl-QGzh_BOQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4205%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4205" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4205" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nmCXasi4Af4/W62mOiBHlTI/AAAAAAAAVEE/Hwar2mRNXFY2WHNm5YB6Zy0Qk0n9lKJUgCHMYCw/IMG_4205_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Isn’t he the handsome fellow? He happens to reside at Drakes Beach Visitors Center along with a lot of interesting exhibits.</p><p>Sir Francis Drake landed on this beach to make repairs before heading for home to England.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HsSFsPscO0g/W62mPiPPVCI/AAAAAAAAVEI/t2amSJUXZbY5x3WjYN2BhZbfL6tExmZsACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4206%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4206" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4206" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WPwOR1KBweM/W62mQoK5GPI/AAAAAAAAVEM/UwpU05_L9zooEZxHPV3waGiX8HkhQYePgCHMYCw/IMG_4206_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> This is a whale I think.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bEJdU3q2cO4/W62mRWVlo0I/AAAAAAAAVEQ/p1MRrg63NAAd7B29h8mLJRV_M7JAxCuDACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4212%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4212" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4212" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FFKtWPD2JgM/W62mSOqxlMI/AAAAAAAAVEU/uFkKOU9Xn-MC8enkydOxbxeMNT5DgZ1ggCHMYCw/IMG_4212_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3ldbeG3MRKk/W62mS8zegUI/AAAAAAAAVEY/Ga0ptYWdKfUhx48lurQb7h9H3x7oJuAugCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4213%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4213" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4213" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NCqw_xNZwCI/W62mTVSinjI/AAAAAAAAVEc/pjUylIfpEFMRp7k4LlvrV3v_meah1RNzQCHMYCw/IMG_4213_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>This is the visitors center and part of the beach. </p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RXVRu5cv6rs/W62mUGbZ1hI/AAAAAAAAVEg/0aazcCB91cgV_Jvuu5LVrWJUSwcJP8MjgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4220%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4220" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4220" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ssRtpylZXMA/W62mU75IduI/AAAAAAAAVEk/H3mzh_IizIMDeV3tfD-f9tGS8q-PmoshwCHMYCw/IMG_4220_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Angel wasn’t allowed on Drakes Beach, but was allowed on North and South Beaches that we visited on the way back home.</p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WY4EZsI9GPY/W62mVuRXKzI/AAAAAAAAVEo/bArUblc4W6wK6LetJ5GobHcCLQ140M1HQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4227%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4227" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4227" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YdMWyxLTALw/W62mWW5ogoI/AAAAAAAAVEs/SMBw9pPBj9QOId9UVqL5ysm7i64yFYHvQCHMYCw/IMG_4227_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Also on the the way back we had to check out the Cypress Tunnel. At the end of the tunnel is a former radio station where the first transmission from Pearl Harbor reporting the attack on December 7, 1941 by the Japanese.</p><p>About two weeks ago we had a pretty scary situation going on here at the Campground. It was my day off and when I got back to the park around 5 pm, I found the power to the whole park was off. We were originally told it would be back on before 9 pm. That was before the lookout up on Barnaby Peak reported a wildfire. It wasn’t long before the firefighters were using our entrance as their staging area. </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sy0OwhzutI0/W62mW9HL_vI/AAAAAAAAVEw/uLFJGO05BsIsg1rTsBK4fenZahL7KLLdQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4229%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4229" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4229" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LpShUNT6TYc/W62mXnA9t0I/AAAAAAAAVE0/z-k72vfRY9U1vUNopF66K8AKwwll8XHiQCHMYCw/IMG_4229_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s49kwRHjZHI/W62mYeLECsI/AAAAAAAAVE4/OqsJBuBTkjEwQ_a9DkgR2aFUfLPYFeCGgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4234%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4234" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4234" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sw6e1CxHHek/W62mZMBP_6I/AAAAAAAAVE8/lSFdmY_F8sEHUPJ-zUC9hEh_NsL_3P0dgCHMYCw/IMG_4234_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I took these pictures from in front of my Motorhome. </p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-272-6DVM8XA/W62mZjhkuVI/AAAAAAAAVFA/rKW5Rdbc1M0B82VhoEKCd2Wrij-6w49FwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4233%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4233" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4233" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HsMUfKh8IqA/W62maY2RRVI/AAAAAAAAVFE/vFL-a12_ccAEamv2zC0vfJZPFWrkuciHACHMYCw/IMG_4233_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>This picture isn’t very good, but the lights in the upper right hand corner are the flames seen through the trees and at the bottom left is where all the fire department vehicles were. Up on the hill were the ground crews fighting the fire. The fire was started by downed power lines. The campground was in no danger during the fire. I was helping by relaying information to the campers and other visitors regarding the status of the fire so that they wouldn’t get in the way of fire personnel.</p><p>It was midnight before I got to bed. We finally got power on Wednesday evening.</p><p><br></p><p>Heritage Day at China Camp.</p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5bSvVNfremE/W62ma5gMmuI/AAAAAAAAVFI/F4Zx-VQO99w2wn0RdB2-vtOMGb0gfNvbgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4242%255B7%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4242" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4242" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rs47Br7w9q8/W62mbmmb2WI/AAAAAAAAVFM/LuRfw4-mfRQVHa1Yrr9JRTXYIFaUR-rGACHMYCw/IMG_4242_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Last Saturday was Heritage Day at China Camp where I was a vendor. There were all kinds of activities going on. We were visited by a Fire Boat spraying water.</p><p>I also did face painting. This was one of the little girls who wanted an orange cat.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rO_DgrnJWfM/W62mcAkHHAI/AAAAAAAAVFQ/j6bX3ejLAWssEwnM1L5a8BGYUgPDPQQogCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4243%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4243" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4243" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iZCbXgJcIwg/W62mc-XbS1I/AAAAAAAAVFU/qV9YpUQ8Q3EhJtlMxAHZpkW1jB7uf0XggCHMYCw/IMG_4243_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tthnaWaIAKs/W62mdwARSNI/AAAAAAAAVFY/eICIUYAoe_sIsCemu8J0miw351LNnPzewCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4245%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4245" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4245" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4d3Bv4JrlUM/W62megyZ8-I/AAAAAAAAVFc/HeXiNAhrIVceN6PEjqqCvgwvEpfrQY3nACHMYCw/IMG_4245_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I did fairly well with sales, but could have done better if I could have taken credit cards.</p><p>I’m still camp hosting at Samuel P Taylor State Park. The duties differ from those at China Camp. Here I help out in the Kiosk checking in Campers and for day use visitors. The main thing that I do is to sell firewood. I will also use the John Deere Gator to drive through the campground to check what sites are occupied or not. Angel gets to go with me. She always gets excited when I ask if she wants to go to work.She wears her uniform and loves to interact with the campers, mainly the kids.</p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U1khSrgdXC4/W62mftmNBpI/AAAAAAAAVFg/XmLD6Kd8AlkZ40YK5cDtZ69PHX17DUt2gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4034%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4034" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4034" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7AVtFrT3eSE/W62mgjfFN0I/AAAAAAAAVFk/X0HlEsP9v8UlpCz2nzbyHjRAktuemmQ3QCHMYCw/IMG_4034_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>It’s been busy this week. There sometimes when I’m the only one here. Some of the Park Aides have gone,( end of season or back to school). So we’re short staffed. The camp host by the cabins will be leaving on Monday and the new one won’t be here for a couple of weeks. </p><p>This is a beautiful park and nice to actually live here. I hope that you all are enjoying your week and wherever you are as I am.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p> .<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lG_FZm5y0aw/W62mhG07TCI/AAAAAAAAVFo/FOJ575AUvmAx6Rb-vOwoT_Rb06HHnt0oACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4216%255B7%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4216" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4216" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h4sJYNlBw8s/W62miLE4ANI/AAAAAAAAVFs/Jt9QKR-MwqQ8cSQO2rlVmLOU_6NNjoF7wCHMYCw/IMG_4216_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> Enough of this water. I want my mommy.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-77729450250717172742018-09-02T11:57:00.001-07:002018-09-02T11:57:37.861-07:00Another Year Gone<p align="left"></p><p>Yes, another one has flow by. It flies by when you’re having fun.</p><p>A few days before my Grandson graduated from Army Boot Camp. His mom flew to South Carolina for the ceremony, then he’s off to Georgia for more training.</p><p>We’re all very proud of him.</p><p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QIdSDXk71cA/W4wyGg4MQuI/AAAAAAAAVCE/cor3zDrXIT8bdgDr1egiBJZN5NYXw06JQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0369%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_0369" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0369" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P7y5laPpci4/W4wyHerwD7I/AAAAAAAAVCI/QMp6oUSUuoMfzjgoV206F9g4D1wGF-cGwCHMYCw/IMG_0369_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>On Friday, my Granddaughter and I took a day trip to Limantour Beach at Point Reyes. I didn’t realize that it was 1/4 mile to the actual beach. I decided to sit at a picnic bench at the entrance and do a mini watercolor. Lyza took Angel to run in the water. She said that Angel was looking for me all the time they were gone. </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iG6WQIky7cw/W4wyH6ddcnI/AAAAAAAAVCM/myUJJwuYLjU3FSqSs9193q7RYG6EtpaJACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4193%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4193" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4193" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DsIxmfz-2N4/W4wyIgrSvvI/AAAAAAAAVCQ/jsig4RR87zERqQople-gH4KEmRNzElTOACHMYCw/IMG_4193_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>While painting, I was visited by this jay.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMZ2Lqp4QeM/W4wyJP-ZsGI/AAAAAAAAVCU/FpIKAD30pjsv-zIIlTKp2Ot5azGmS3aHACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4196%255B7%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4196" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4196" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vSolZSXF20k/W4wyJ_F5wxI/AAAAAAAAVCY/76zGcm4RuK4cY3uJEDwvF4Q10JIAJ6BcACHMYCw/IMG_4196_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Yes. I had to work on my Birthday. Most of the day I was in the Motorhome cleaning the refrigerator and defrosting the freezer. I also made (what I call) Gottago in my pressure cooker. It turned out really good. I have enough for several more meals. I’ll have to do this more often.</p><p>Later the Park Rangers brought in pizza and some fruit salad. When Lyza got off work she brought the cake. She thought that I should have family here on my birthday, since Ted couldn’t be here. We called him on facetime so they both could sing before I blew out the candles.</p><p>My coworkers enjoying the celebration.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NEJj4pYKvts/W4wyKTZxIeI/AAAAAAAAVCc/hx0ut0OL0mk8hFQm7qEvQ3XIhvOBPd0FACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8511%255B7%255D"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NEJj4pYKvts/W4wyKTZxIeI/AAAAAAAAVCc/hx0ut0OL0mk8hFQm7qEvQ3XIhvOBPd0FACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8511%255B7%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_8511" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8511" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nKImWFHBwpE/W4wyKwzbT4I/AAAAAAAAVCg/rHVTKrsVIkou9xZW20ZRbVFgAdha8QNiwCHMYCw/IMG_8511_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>L<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u0tt6Sja-NQ/W4wymT6tVKI/AAAAAAAAVC8/U8WLhSg1JtICTklLtltImG1c5iw2wM9swCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8514%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_8514" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8514" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RyKbyKQWhF8/W4wym72qdLI/AAAAAAAAVDA/VSXtFHXCKxAx7eTeBkI4rEK-zJ8BwdNagCHMYCw/IMG_8514_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></p><p>Well, that’s what’s been happening this past week. The campground is full for the Holiday. I’m available for firewood sales.The weather is perfect, although a bit chilly this morning. I hope that you all are having a great weekend. Take care!</p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H5fIeWsiXlM/W4wynYSOWSI/AAAAAAAAVDE/GFGJOkAZ6rIMnUfYJBZ90LJQtOLO4vFvwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4173%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4173" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckkiAZbV19A/W4wyn4pYudI/AAAAAAAAVDI/lbiUciao_mUf3EL_9lV8eBWJQ8CgX_BcACHMYCw/IMG_4173_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> Just resting after meeting so many new people/dogs.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-30701371614165691722018-08-18T21:17:00.001-07:002018-08-18T21:17:47.913-07:00New Location Samuel P Taylor State Park<p>I am finally at Samuel P Taylor State Park. I was supposed to be here in mid July. However, I have had problems with my Motorhome. It wouldn’t start! I was working with a mobile repair man. What a big mistake! He was able to get it started, but it couldn’t be driven. It just wouldn’t run. I spent more time waiting for him than he was there to do any work. Fortunately I remembered that I had roadside assistance for towing and had an extended warranty on the MH. After so much frustration, I made alternate arrangements. So on Monday the August 6th, I had Diego Brothers’ Truck Repair come to get it at China Camp State Park. While they had it I stayed at my son’s apartment in San Francisco. Thank you, Ted and Mark (his roommate) for your hospitality.I was there for 3 nights. After Ted was done at work on Thursday, he drove the MH to the park and helped me set it up, connecting all the hookups and leveling. Thank you Ted you are a great help.</p><p>While I was in the city, I drove around a little to see what I could see and of course Angel had to see the sights too. I was able to do a little bit of painting during the day. It was fun to go places I haven’t been.</p><p>First one is the Golden Gate Bridge from Fort Miley near Land’s End, the second one was of Alcatraz from just outside of the Warming Hut at Crissy Field.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ItdSXCe-iPo/W3juVcVjg_I/AAAAAAAAU90/Kw2fyITK_e4cjSwpNsnsVTfTu9Wnyu5VQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4122%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4122" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4122" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S97iFZXyM0M/W3juWAx85QI/AAAAAAAAU94/CDw6TNcN720hlU2lN2hNOgNZMilybqa3wCHMYCw/IMG_4122_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lsxugn8_8zk/W3juWoQGGuI/AAAAAAAAU98/5zOkoon9YawPsYdqs8Mqk7ZmzrJWGGP1gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4168%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4168" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4168" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HzT2mRU_B3Q/W3juX1Xw6oI/AAAAAAAAU-A/MRbTfcWHXZUz0fQDJZOW0jn2pnCaO9f9QCHMYCw/IMG_4168_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I have also been purging in the processing of downsizing. I even have purged some of Angel’s things. She won’t miss her fencing or her wire crate</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vlZMxJkxUkw/W3juYnMMY-I/AAAAAAAAU-E/m5proiRQqMMJ3lAyXaenSjJUZP_YwYX-wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4098%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4098" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4098" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tyhJ11EsteE/W3ju_HidjOI/AAAAAAAAU-U/PTRRkEbw8eobotZMn4kodV-Nq29Rwb9yQCHMYCw/IMG_4098_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mmlkJU-Q6Ew/W3ju_4IoLTI/AAAAAAAAU-Y/PY6dDVH0qhYqkKrCU_88wmpk8JnN4sqlQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4094%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4094" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4094" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1YHLnYKFzM/W3jvBbBZK7I/AAAAAAAAU-c/A1mBodgNFJkQU5WdKQzdu_VwVKiAbHvUACHMYCw/IMG_4094_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>That stack of stuff on the right is just the beginning. So much more has followed to the thrift store and community center as donations.</p><p>Before I left China Camp I met a fellow RVer through RVillage. She was house sitting for some friends in San Rafael. Below is the view from where she parked her rig;</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gA9Wchw3a4w/W3jvCCnnBiI/AAAAAAAAU-g/5Ag1VGY4XrcKtcr66XHwAFRhFrZZeP3pwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4099%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4099" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4099" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ADPjj7f1a1k/W3jvC_38roI/AAAAAAAAU-k/cFfC83DNbPkQ2_om5yQirFRe--d60HJnACHMYCw/IMG_4099_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>She has a Class B RV. It is what I want to downsize to. Thank you, Joannie for the tour and friendship. Hopefully we will be able to meet again soon.</p><p>Now that I am not at China Camp, my granddaughter is living in her van fulltime. She really likes it. It saves her a lot of money. Every now and again she will come out to visit Angel and me. This park is really beautiful. I’m located close to the creek.</p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4AWYHNPgJQ/W3jvD7qFrfI/AAAAAAAAU-o/yEijjcAbXxgn7PDmy3vQyx_01wtRWl0lwCHMYCw/IMG_4162%255B3%255D?imgmax=800"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4162" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4162" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jywYhhHeh_M/W3jvPDEzPxI/AAAAAAAAU-s/tKvc_KXzi88LriTCBVX1U6I1ZANFN71VwCHMYCw/IMG_4162_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zrR24KWetc4/W3jvP6IevLI/AAAAAAAAU-w/ovwoPmNgAiQGKsN3inbtCdgOXsSspaP-ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4138%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4138" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4138" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5MoW55cCHc/W3jvQgoRHDI/AAAAAAAAU-0/z6S7xQSfvM8sgKsxvZ29kHuoN2dq46PIwCHMYCw/IMG_4138_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> </p><p>Below… near the picnic/day use area and Jeanette posing on a HUGE Redwood stump.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjC3-LHxEpM/W3jvRvdffVI/AAAAAAAAU-4/-1XlHPIuZskfh117XRNmwSKABb80708RACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4136%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4136" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4136" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sbFcKobwT80/W3jvSDagJPI/AAAAAAAAU-8/mOQSIEK2MNYuxfktPsUUnlTpwmD5Ho0KgCHMYCw/IMG_4136_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r-vb8mRaEBs/W3jvS_QWf-I/AAAAAAAAU_A/3Bxy4MIbgQg8Jpc69cgEmvIczMp_-qqDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4156%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4156" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4156" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lDL08_50biA/W3jvTnwmg6I/AAAAAAAAU_I/V4kV14T9AGIOqLAw_GEj8NnijdsdClcdgCHMYCw/IMG_4156_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>On one of my days off I took a ride out to Tomales Bay State Park and the Point Reyes Lighthouse. There is a sandy beach at the State Park even if it is a long drive to reach it. It was an even longer drive to the lighthouse and very boring. When I got there it was closed (which I knew about). I was hoping I could at least take some pictures, but it was way too foggy.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c0Id8rZYXuk/W3jvU5u9IZI/AAAAAAAAU_Q/nh6_CeihYswy5UfDeH1hRcywSEnoYkrRgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4141%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4141" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4141" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q645MVZHCw4/W3jvWfmRxCI/AAAAAAAAU_U/daMvgqhzUn8j0kRP9qdyyI-gnbyCGnW-gCHMYCw/IMG_4141_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yLuETspXVo0/W3jvXF4neJI/AAAAAAAAU_Y/u01amQrTlTk6gKhRR-S7_R_xgMzW4_OhQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4148%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_4148" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4148" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cExDmcMjCWQ/W3jvXt6u8QI/AAAAAAAAU_c/XOAK4pEOLyIkuA7fkOL6ibCp5cUGF_4VwCHMYCw/IMG_4148_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><br></p><p>This deer was one of several that I spotted near the road near the coast. On the road to and from the lighthouse goes right through some dairy ranches with lots of cattle.</p><p>I took some time to paint the mini watercolor of My Spot II.</p><p><p><u><font color="#33aaff"><br></font></u></p></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0OHa6gdaUnM/W3jvYUr3CDI/AAAAAAAAU_g/JssBCdPPVLwnTn2c_j-iVCgMJHERMmfMQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_4165%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_4165" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_4165" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UfyhRMWK9Gg/W3jvZKUu_RI/AAAAAAAAU_k/eCZkgHnebHYa53pLInvU0tqkaAmDjMGtQCHMYCw/IMG_4165_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><br></p><p>I guess that gets me sort of caught up to date I hope that you all are doing fine and having a great summer</p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mQ6w9H_MXgg/W3jvZsrxwGI/AAAAAAAAU_o/f_g9cQ0Bf04FmrYMk-lKZH4Fm1bzCSMtQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0344%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_0344" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0344" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XltYmO8XNaY/W3jvafn93sI/AAAAAAAAU_s/2oRTi2GJZHkkm9iRn7wGbdPNUMsOPMXPQCHMYCw/IMG_0344_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> There are so many new smells here.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-39740569452395288972018-07-15T16:08:00.000-07:002018-07-15T16:08:59.188-07:00I'M BACKI know, it's been long long time since I have posted anything on this blog. 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Last summer was spent workamping in Flagstaff AZ.</div>
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Took a road trip to Montezuma Castle with my granddaughter while she visited.</div>
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My granddaughter. Elyzabeth Jeanette moved in with me.</div>
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We moved back to the Phoenix area, Chandler.</div>
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<br />what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-57274161004320078342017-07-09T15:13:00.001-07:002017-07-09T15:13:49.655-07:00Our Trip To Montezuma Castle<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lcuoj2d4luU/WWKp1dbNWjI/AAAAAAAAUZc/tpCA1mEanlkx7ILjCaW6p_PIxXUL8rlTACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3054%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3054" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Or9NfmtIL2M/WWKp2IXcsHI/AAAAAAAAUZg/2DhLEGqwoUw8UZ1A_26op1O-tlE2muLGgCHMYCw/IMG_3054_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> </p><p> It’s just Katie, my youngest granddaughter, and me on this road trip. It was really hot, although not as hot as down in the Phoenix area where she lives.</p><p>It was a bit of a distance to the ruins. You can no longer go into the ruins, only an occasional archeologist can go into the ruins for study.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jes5_njgweg/WWKp2qv-QtI/AAAAAAAAUZk/ClBhDmQ4iggsftCECBk1S-6cnnITvNT_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3051%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3051" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3051" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uqsCle2y5qA/WWKp3GhEIsI/AAAAAAAAUZo/I-l3XTxcfJgDtU8zuq3OzAzyoz4WhBArwCHMYCw/IMG_3051_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I have included most of the signage, explaining much of the history. If you are interested, you should be able to click on the image to enlarge for reading.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-683xF1qR76s/WWKp33GafgI/AAAAAAAAUZs/tdm659-Fy4YSZiT-lWkckkfdJOs2lfimwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3058%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3058" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3058" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2q6hH3CfhdQ/WWKp4tOrWEI/AAAAAAAAUZw/RmlcnRoamdEvBKCevHBQE7H1B2ktb8R1QCHMYCw/IMG_3058_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tM28xT9hWVQ/WWKp5DeJp5I/AAAAAAAAUZ0/IhrjzLJWmjA-Jl5TB42tS1yWNTE08_4rACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3059%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3059" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3059" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AGvGoPOMeLo/WWKp5lVoQfI/AAAAAAAAUZ4/COFy2juL1H8QIXFVjk7K9iOA1jDIrOzNgCHMYCw/IMG_3059_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Zooming in.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLpZLmsbnz4/WWKp6QjyZgI/AAAAAAAAUZ8/oCls8t_3vsIfSaFLA6px_8gt9JyAedOAQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3060%255B5%255D"><img width="134" height="101" title="IMG_3060" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3064" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ufSCnfLj2Y/WWKp-eFT3BI/AAAAAAAAUaY/ei-sGyftPVo-LGF8V4y6hrOM_ocWMEI6wCHMYCw/IMG_3064_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvWaS8vUxss/WWKp-1j57fI/AAAAAAAAUac/vk6vU2L_WMQG5dFGHWUjTcCAvn7QQ-bKwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3065%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3065" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3065" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkOmX3F4I8c/WWKp_myAhkI/AAAAAAAAUag/i1BUkKc99_MG3y9RqORhPXyH3hBlj7tkACHMYCw/IMG_3065_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>These holes are additional homes to the left side of the castle.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dd9MrPOou9k/WWKqAKjBM4I/AAAAAAAAUak/KDz9_Cf7JekxRmU6WNlbL1jHHudpa-ZYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3067%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3067" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3067" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNplRWyx5Ck/WWKqAtPq90I/AAAAAAAAUao/ATwu8p87BRgCabCaztpQtm8HQayu3vozACHMYCw/IMG_3067_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vDpfH8_movY/WWKqBDMlpII/AAAAAAAAUas/hhufoB0G8_wyGzNMBd7iyUxiYl06-aHcACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3072%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3072" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3077 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_IedPp5tv00/WWKqDpRaHXI/AAAAAAAAUbA/tCK_712gGVA_CIWE6848VL3AvFNrCvsEwCHMYCw/IMG_3077%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4sDuGJIjdjI/WWKqEPxzfvI/AAAAAAAAUbE/5UQFZ-QtqFIqjwBF7xdQfp3WbY67aj6LwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3080%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3080" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3080" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CzZy9dzjQbs/WWKqEopvgiI/AAAAAAAAUbI/wx1rkUgY03YJV3H5f7euLDZIs25hTNtgACHMYCw/IMG_3080_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>There was also an interpretive Ranger out in the heat with the rest of us with some great information.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xpkKMaLEou8/WWKqFX5CzuI/AAAAAAAAUbM/A4B5PMqD6uc_veK4rIZ4BNPrHDCF4GEwgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3081%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3081 (2)" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3081 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKRBiMBZtEA/WWKqFz0owBI/AAAAAAAAUbQ/UXUlyXrT7UYJ0VRMxnklFVW4eS3Grve9ACHMYCw/IMG_3081%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPXwR6AWRoU/WWKqWqeLYBI/AAAAAAAAUbU/ji9FuSY1AUoB1DnfCB0hMXoZsksCxQS7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3083%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3083" style="display: inline; 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If it wasn’t so hot we could probably have stayed longer. We would start to head back north, only through Prescott. It was fortunate that we went when we did as one of the roads that we took was closed because of the Goodwin Wildfire that consumed more than 25.000 acres a week or so later.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NGvAO5iTQxM/WWKqcA7BtHI/AAAAAAAAUb8/CNTIRY01CGUIW7RNcj5i93x1G1oTeej6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3097%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3097" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3097" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fo2Q-23b5I/WWKqci-WSXI/AAAAAAAAUcA/vFWOHd8PbLEwYVdjR3t6mdH3ax1JTHhWwCHMYCw/IMG_3097_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2mkcmyPOSmc/WWKqdFTzbAI/AAAAAAAAUcE/dPDE0FSh5xU6RY5g8QYSClDaJJpNFT1tACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3105%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3105" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3105" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DObOlPa0ZGA/WWKqdtWMaeI/AAAAAAAAUcI/tS6lsrDuZp0NaH_saiUyVN7P0clkxTf1ACHMYCw/IMG_3105_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>In the picture below on the left is a view of the Camp Verde in the Verde Valley. The next four are of Jerome AZ.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qvBfJvnfVTo/WWKqeDY2hKI/AAAAAAAAUcM/uyC-2oD36jkre8PIWAdxPgQlXUnbSz0CACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3118%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3118" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3118" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tzOTHZ1_21w/WWKqemOnXMI/AAAAAAAAUcQ/kdMgd9z6lhoL4a1-vFccDV9H_E0ZeQrzgCHMYCw/IMG_3118_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f6ALfBZ9lF0/WWKqfoz1dKI/AAAAAAAAUcU/UUG3RDSAM8EMLS_OPM8Ak_oygxOovN4pgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3148%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3148" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3148" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5HtynJZNSo/WWKqgGccpAI/AAAAAAAAUcY/RK5WLRt2lHsh0-ZKRsZbwAEVwAtLWTszQCHMYCw/IMG_3148_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-48JhwCf_YNM/WWKqgi9vsoI/AAAAAAAAUcc/gdlHm7XDv24NNoWz9jdMjFUEmvUeC9UEgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3153%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3150" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3150" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7t6LAOn0IWw/WWKqi_E2qQI/AAAAAAAAUcg/yFx6kDZy9Vw9U1PZ4CmGruALWepngU-2QCHMYCw/IMG_3150_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"> <img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3152" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3152" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-87v8z9euDX4/WWKqjV2etsI/AAAAAAAAUck/sF9wJSUJ4hMFZT7pgfRB5KOtS3jY3QnfQCHMYCw/IMG_3152_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p> We say goodbye to Jerome and head into the Red Rock Country. </p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m-Aw1rza-2I/WWKqkOSI-SI/AAAAAAAAUco/2c7AmmlOUg8yClJI8qV9M1l7c-gF5t0lACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3156%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3153" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3153" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4zowZx8eduQ/WWKqkmwgqDI/AAAAAAAAUcs/XmbJ-c30Jp0PGUr0XUmw2QxmfBopnUzEACHMYCw/IMG_3153_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"> <img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3156" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3156" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SFmsfRWnDGU/WWKqlErCo1I/AAAAAAAAUcw/N-DIjIjBZrgls-5yrwwJ4580WUZhfIN7wCHMYCw/IMG_3156_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AZpQPSa3-_A/WWKqlsvK16I/AAAAAAAAUc0/k64N_tZ8QsMGu9_lZ-auZfbNHI0zRNiJwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3173%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3173" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WzCMmzANj8Y/WWKqmLC5uCI/AAAAAAAAUc4/i2QQ0oFySvwsJtipn7_wXRBS89H2TjqnwCHMYCw/IMG_3173_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>We head back to Flagstaff by way of scenic Hwy 89A along Oak Creek Canyon. It was a nice drive even though there was construction and we had a brief wait time for one way traffic. </p><p>It was a long day but still enjoyable and was fun doing it with my granddaughter. She is the one taking all the pictures. I will do some more posts of our other road trips.</p><p>I hope that you are having a great summer. </p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5RYRQfDahoU/WWKqmsQTecI/AAAAAAAAUc8/8o9ShXsuSoAxcIGeATiTd_rYDBWbNQ88gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_2971%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_2971" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_2971" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o0fM2POSxi4/WWKqnIOwtuI/AAAAAAAAUdA/cJsDEA8RHkEo7ec0gqiaCqxYKvx6hN5BQCHMYCw/IMG_2971_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"> </a> I’m glad they left me at home, because of the heat.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-62162242190066017972017-06-27T18:17:00.001-07:002017-06-27T18:17:54.550-07:00Granddaughter’s Visit<p>This is just a short post about about a week long visit from my youngest granddaughter, Kaitlin. She took off a week from her high school volleyball practice.</p><p>We had a good time even though it was hot for Flagstaff, but definitely not as hot as where she lives in El Mirage, near Phoenix. She was here for their hottest of 120*+.</p><p>While she was here, she did a lot of the cooking. She was open to learning some good </p><p>knife skills and following recipes.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9phY_dVm9rk/WVMDp1W9DZI/AAAAAAAAUTI/nLLLzuJN5Ucmye3i1CJUUIMCNeXw-ggVgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3316%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3316" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3316" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0oWvavIklkU/WVMDqjdOToI/AAAAAAAAUTM/adDrb7XFQ08GUvrsSU4EaJvlmHk5wC54ACHMYCw/IMG_3316_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>This is the meatloaf that she made in my “Perfect Cooker”, with a spinach salad. It was really good.</p><p>.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53YFCS_UWXQ/WVMDrdq-f-I/AAAAAAAAUTQ/8preTNYlauIovfToTCvSX_F8IeozwZUSACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3054%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3054" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1GvaLPQHKlM/WVMDr1XHcmI/AAAAAAAAUTU/R9BzwEkqZGsUI8w4A5AsoF0PrY_d6DvLQCHMYCw/IMG_3054_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>That is selfie was taken in front of Montezuma Castle National Monument just north of Camp Verde AZ. </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SrdPS_1fvBI/WVMDsZmsewI/AAAAAAAAUTY/eHpRdhzMUoI8rBiqu6acOaN2CyjdfzlUwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3232%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3232" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3232" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vk11LVjoBCs/WVMDtAxD54I/AAAAAAAAUTc/Gtw4chD00ss8HBoSzH985EWphTRWlQa_wCHMYCw/IMG_3232_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Katie is somewhere on the left joining the last group taking advantage of the archeological program at Elden Pueblo just about a mile east of where I am parked.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uOe2eAFTQw4/WVMDttfBIHI/AAAAAAAAUTg/S92jE00VhicD60iFmn1JUGA25Pe0a4cJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3253%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3253" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3253" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HECieXDjn1w/WVMDuP8DbyI/AAAAAAAAUTk/9a1w7AsYedca4A17Y7gd5lrMhIgxEUJhACHMYCw/IMG_3253_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Later that day we headed over to Lomaki Ruins near Wupatki Pueblo.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy_thX8un_4/WVMDuqdJmVI/AAAAAAAAUTo/_BJzdK9McnEmPEXZ_vUb2ttIAxWsxiONwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3290%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3290" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3290" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_SXZR9Q-yM0/WVMDvValEmI/AAAAAAAAUTs/1yl95mA3UtoL4wOczowEld0IwxAEGUI1ACHMYCw/IMG_3290_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Here, Katie is up close and personal at Wupatki Monument.</p><p>This is just a quick post and will do more on each location. She took over a hundred pictures.</p><p>I hope that you all are keeping cool.</p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ao_PZFBRdak/WVMDv6UPJdI/AAAAAAAAUTw/bNO4OQDKTc8BULdg1RAIKX9CzWG5G2OTgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3307%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3307" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3307" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnORMhvuX5o/WVMDwT9r47I/AAAAAAAAUT0/MVJkacrDOt4spCQcAklkqy8IrxqmmMrJwCHMYCw/IMG_3307_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> Of course, they left me at home for most of their trips.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-1224562951359542082017-06-12T19:19:00.001-07:002017-06-12T19:19:07.249-07:00Arizona Snow Bowl Ski Lift And Wild Flowers<p>Occasionally we would see deer off in the woods on our drive up to Humphrey’s Peak where we would set up the PSAR (Preventive, Search and Rescue) tent at the trailhead.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BFJCCOAiBes/WT9LMQHtRsI/AAAAAAAAUPk/jjYnlcZgrZUTgcKUGOa5Q-ma3G9tMVJdACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2984%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2984" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2984" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rTlMtIMVUQg/WT9LNJ8KniI/AAAAAAAAUPo/FoLAbOhv0foEU_pdRY3383YQi_758JZQgCHM/IMG_2984_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>Once up there, this one of the views. That’s Kendrick Mountain where they are currently fighting a wildfire to the north.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8TmVDI_Gcp0/WT9LNvwC27I/AAAAAAAAUPs/MBtp7N7yt_43gNPcNXBnuTS9GsQCjI_AwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2986%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2986" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2986" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rFRta2WxIRQ/WT9LOYtM1_I/AAAAAAAAUPw/jEGHA5cRgu0o06mF2bO2E5W7SneBNa1fACHM/IMG_2986_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>On Saturday, the winds were forecasted to be slightly less than Friday or Sunday, so I took advantage and took the open chairlift up to Agassiz Mountain. It was a long way up there. It took 30 minutes to get to the top. This is just the beginning, that’s the peak.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W46_K7UPX1w/WT9LPC2mJ5I/AAAAAAAAUP0/OPL4M6zmX3kKIjd7b-imkTHEx2UvNw5YACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2989%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2989" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2989" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMRKi0LBQC0/WT9LP4mx4KI/AAAAAAAAUP4/L1D3kTeHEOsS85x8YdjMf52EmPw65PuDQCHM/IMG_2989_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>The farther I went, the higher the chair was off the ground.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SjUA7MkN4qE/WT9LQZ5tmuI/AAAAAAAAUP8/McAbApdR3_gvtc8hoTaSLyiss9SO5t-YgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3001%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FCwReWpN6c/WT9LQ--T1HI/AAAAAAAAUQA/4_F_DQFhctwMjyZ15XvQRqHLFDMPBppPQCHM/IMG_3001_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Follows; are pictures on the way up.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TOzOnLhcZD4/WT9LRZZUTTI/AAAAAAAAUQE/t8XLZs8iu509xxyp7bMleaaKz030pju1QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3003%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3003" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3003" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hrk5Lu7c5_M/WT9LRxrN9OI/AAAAAAAAUQI/l9pFJGS8Qx8PPzJ5dNoJLCf1A906ZflTQCHM/IMG_3003_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvQhbCz-Sm8/WT9LSQVQYOI/AAAAAAAAUQM/eX2T26Rel6EPyDmMs4y3MesEneA0G3cVQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3002%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3002" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3002" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okELAwNUzsk/WT9LS-DqteI/AAAAAAAAUQQ/Ei7Dm-oarfA644If3O1HbroIjh1ayF_oQCHM/IMG_3002_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mjWA6j1nyHE/WT9LTQPPCkI/AAAAAAAAUQU/z9GTikqAriIhsEPrnX3KHZ_uGDSj4nkuQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3005%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3005" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3005" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sTMQX7axr6w/WT9LT1g6B-I/AAAAAAAAUQY/3KyQ8ryFkQEKjpEX5by9AJwEAq40qaySACHM/IMG_3005_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P0823JVkD4o/WT9LUhx-kSI/AAAAAAAAUQc/jfL_EVLLdP8IV5JFmRWKoKAn5otbHQ9BQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3006%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3006" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3006" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLX-3rm_-7o/WT9LVG2G2nI/AAAAAAAAUQg/snjHtzwSDTIEdG8C0THEsZVzXPuduEP6ACHM/IMG_3006_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>Getting close to the top, there is still snow on the ground, some parts very deep.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mhUeEnC5EZ8/WT9LVX49q8I/AAAAAAAAUQk/1pd3tyA3xUcpgR41EG95HnvBaYKwAirLQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3010%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3010 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3010 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9wjT2W0lfo/WT9LWMSuW8I/AAAAAAAAUQo/O4vp12SJxSALNDbw1Iav6aVPCRkOLirEACHM/IMG_3010%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>At the top it is 11,500 feet. You can see the the false peaks, but not the actual Humphrey’s Peak. It’s behind those peaks, at 12,633 feet. The picture to the right is a zoomed in view of what they call the “ Saddle” along the ridge, Robert, the Interpretative Ranger had a scope set up where you can see some of the hikers on the trail.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ONujSfh81no/WT9LWtSmvjI/AAAAAAAAUQs/GtzB2JAEWqUM1Ycwb_SnH27dgMO64QAJACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3013%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3013" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y13b_8tNomU/WT9LXApNdLI/AAAAAAAAUQw/Npc6LYocstMfHt7kWa2RbrFFohS-gsJywCHM/IMG_3013_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kAxMYdH4ALA/WT9LXtVCRdI/AAAAAAAAUQ0/wxMCNej7zfMz8n0Bhy2IunlioR-hRHE6ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3020%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3020" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3020" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hlusn0wLTLE/WT9LYEkHV5I/AAAAAAAAUQ4/Pos4umup9CgIGyfwYLKWt7lLUhCnMU3ogCHM/IMG_3020_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>He was kind enough to take my picture. Yes, it was a bit chili, so I needed the jacket, although it wasn’t as windy as I expected.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E_XMYEnN9AQ/WT9LYoXIlxI/AAAAAAAAUQ8/o3iT1G86sg0-GNSwgD5vkCIZ9GnhNJJ9gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3018%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3018" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3018" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_VVfSp_9Tc0/WT9LZLDCh-I/AAAAAAAAURA/nzNcPg0V4j0CDQdf55WZ2HHljnD27wVfwCHM/IMG_3018_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FAp2ji4e_SA/WT9LZ0CotdI/AAAAAAAAURE/DX-TXSrJCSwsfOBPAKMOulIHCcn1WCqLQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3022%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3022" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3022" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yy4VWGgMcI8/WT9LaVFOyaI/AAAAAAAAURI/TubMW7q4GL03J1HO8kZHbP-FlVmYawqzQCHM/IMG_3022_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Behind me is a view of Kendrick Mountain. The haze is the smoke from a wildfire. Normally, just to the left of the tree line on the right is where you can see the Grand Canyon, but not this day.</p> <p>Below is a view to the west. I believe that is Mount Williams on the right.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m7hh2irCo5k/WT9La8gz5aI/AAAAAAAAURM/O2CA_KhruDc_i7mBJY_Rb9lcnMmDa0qnQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3028%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3028" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3028" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v1n004RXo3U/WT9LbcQVj-I/AAAAAAAAURQ/nglMaeneIWYLBdumqcy461sAMbX74ErwwCHM/IMG_3028_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Geological Information on the area and on the wild flower that exists only on this mountain.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lYKrZEiwLaQ/WT9Lb1jFyvI/AAAAAAAAURU/iax2OF1q1DomB9GqxPcRBnkHu2U5Suw4gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3029%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3029" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3029" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9v2OdJ6r42Y/WT9LcSIWHLI/AAAAAAAAURY/LIvUORCqBPYa88UdiSLJ07CD967PawS_ACHM/IMG_3029_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKOoiURV3Sc/WT9Lc2MCK-I/AAAAAAAAURc/ql23m6kha4krkQutjSDcefw6uAh3GCC7wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3030%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3030" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3030" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X64YUh21e_o/WT9LdXeCgKI/AAAAAAAAURg/sSfLBbrx2aIWxrgGbMn2VwFKCTt1bGoqQCHM/IMG_3030_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Time to head down and back to work at the Trailhead.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-VB67YlQd8/WT9Ld6QiFyI/AAAAAAAAURk/fpTIbaish9w0lkWtyiFKGn3YYrjI5Pt_ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3012%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_3012 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3012 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgnsGIuGt30/WT9LeVDIHtI/AAAAAAAAURo/LL6Ut9YzqNwhRMXSW50d9K_RlLr4uAFkwCHM/IMG_3012%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwgVoItlm_w/WT9Le-FhuvI/AAAAAAAAURs/m-UXMuRP2nYQfs6m3-_HaXfw-zO6kcUUACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3031%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3031" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3031" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYsd4vVcH-4/WT9LfQGUycI/AAAAAAAAURw/xAxNXszVUW0T_hfebYjvqsSdkChp3bNbQCHM/IMG_3031_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is about half way down.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HiWqHveA6Zo/WT9Lf-PjFaI/AAAAAAAAUR0/qFjN8Llk6usPzXq56Q9y1rTA-z68025RQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3037%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_3037" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3037" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXoEVAuCFss/WT9LgckgWSI/AAAAAAAAUR4/ewlwFDdWfk4P99f3vZe1ySBx16G-8BfHQCHM/IMG_3037_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Almost down.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KSPMum6SuiI/WT9Lg8-jWQI/AAAAAAAAUR8/LVzNj2vjiUkIEwrwW5rWk24polAlUK4wgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3038%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3038" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3038" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-veOuxhzyxRA/WT9LhRQXKyI/AAAAAAAAUSA/VoOCUWxiqUg-hHOiq8TPp1D4adypHhzVgCHM/IMG_3038_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Once down, it was back to work. Below are some of the wild flowers beginning to bloom.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--34H_r48gl8/WT9LiJHgxaI/AAAAAAAAUSE/eql0nkMh-TQZd2c2i5Fs3FhIOU2chC2AwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3041%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3041" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3041" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HpPU78pJY9A/WT9LimXZTuI/AAAAAAAAUSI/YGVPTawnb8goRlwWvFBrZoPSzf2Vo0W5wCHM/IMG_3041_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-evy3I60q8U4/WT9LjM2CTPI/AAAAAAAAUSM/hJ914kB0jFEj6B_zYbQ832fOebd326xVwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3042%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3042 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3042 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QRpKtsXw4eY/WT9LjiocpLI/AAAAAAAAUSQ/GqLBydzwbJQkZXTGvDfW08EDew486sliACHM/IMG_3042%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W6GCOmu56Z0/WT9LkJT6K8I/AAAAAAAAUSU/8wHizGff6O4ZklTJSx25XgsmAvX2QFgsQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3043%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_3043" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YC2zWA-qPbU/WT9LkmYGJeI/AAAAAAAAUSY/zpQ_qLZFnKQellALuPAvqhZXDfv1wboEACHM/IMG_3043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNAU8M8Yv9U/WT9LlGk_llI/AAAAAAAAUSc/WIA6p8NwsSEExp-r7WkpdTIBhgh3RIWmACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3044%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3044" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3044" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wg0ydP_t5k8/WT9LlgSOfoI/AAAAAAAAUSg/qXSdAAzKBicBJ_geOOG_SRKaDvc-9NwCwCHM/IMG_3044_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>It seems that this may be my last weekend at the trailhead. I may be reassigned to help in the office at the Rangers’ Station.</p> <p>Working at 9,300 feet is probably not the best location for my health. I’ve been to the doctor and we are adjusting my blood pressure medicine.</p> <p>In the meantime, I hope that you all are healthy and happy enjoying your summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bYTGiHxm6fw/WT9LmK0_ZHI/AAAAAAAAUSk/gDXuLn5XiSU9SKJTrR9kpqd_HpCf1aHIgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2377%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2377" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2377" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MhVM37qLsrg/WT9LmkqbwWI/AAAAAAAAUSo/AsuNS7wRrxsL4UHKPZfR_NCesh3iQq8iACHM/IMG_2377_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> I sure am happy when Mom gets home.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-44264048558337867642017-06-01T11:58:00.001-07:002017-06-01T11:58:16.325-07:00First Duty Weekend<p>This is what we teach every weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--eyKkzs_p8c/WTBjjwwkdUI/AAAAAAAAUNc/S-OtgyRG6r0SiUOZDOxv5-21BmJVG07WgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2981%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2981" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2981" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFppQN9yyqA/WTBjlXGYHVI/AAAAAAAAUNg/jVPxKAmxfB4uYau38YGWaLWGnknie9x8gCHM/IMG_2981_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>The map below shows the basic trails that we give information for. The trail to Mount Humphreys Peak (4.8 miles, OW), is the one that goes from the left where there is a small loop that connects with the Arizona Trail. (that’s the one that goes north to south on the left side) The loop is the Aspen Nature Loop, about 2.5 miles of easy trail. It’s the one that we recommend for families or anyone that wants a leisurely hike. It takes about an hour and has beautiful views of the mountains all around going through meadows and glades. The Mt. H trail has many switchbacks and continues to the east up the mountain, then heads north from the “Saddle”,( that dark area on the map), up and over 3 false peaks and finally to the summit. The average hike is 6 to 8 hours RT. Below that is a moderate hike on the Kachina Trail. It goes south and east around the contour of the mountain, about 5 miles OW. It does go up and down, but it is a prettier trail and has great views to the south.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w4IlYE_X9VE/WTBjmgqnFHI/AAAAAAAAUNk/nQId2Py32TUtV8_0bBv9B9agG7a7yWddQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2982%255B5%255D"><img title="IMG_2982" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2982" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_STia5Gs-GI/WTBjn0QlUjI/AAAAAAAAUNo/ZvzmHqs6AfIg2OTCLnEx06C80KYOyL2VgCHM/IMG_2982_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="174"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gT9ZWk2fAPo/WTBjpBTi38I/AAAAAAAAUNs/w8mf6bxt-1YrXCiO-oV9umTXGDpNkz83gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2980%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2980" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2980" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-92PCVHPywLU/WTBjqC00wtI/AAAAAAAAUNw/mdMqRnHU-HEtnWpTxZoxt3gNNMEOnKf9ACHM/IMG_2980_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The picture on the right is the view from the parking lot next to the tent, overlooking part of the Aspen Loop Trail.</p> <p>This young man was prepared with all the 10 essentials to climb to the summit and he started early, (long before we got there) and he was one of the few that made it to the top.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1PajSKUELEM/WTBjrPDfRtI/AAAAAAAAUN0/6qmKOepi7CEnLdAodOj2CfhmbIjjSN1OwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2976%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2976" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2976" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vW5pLuBlmHQ/WTBjr1z0LtI/AAAAAAAAUN4/ZvOBKDb79nkVJ1J0GmAgN5VzKgV-p1qzwCHM/IMG_2976_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Below is one of the families that attempted the Mt. H trail. They went as far as they wanted and then turned back when they got to the snow, I think. The next picture is of Bill giving information to a small group headed to the summit. Not sure how far they got. Most people will turn back when they get to the snow and ice, many make it to the “Saddle”, about 3 hours from the trailhead and about 11,800’. We remind them that coming down is much harder. There are slippery roots, loose rocks and cinder, As the temperature rises, there is snowy slush, which freezes overnight. They will definitely get wet feet. It helps to have waterproof gaiters and either micro-spikes or crampons. Many people come down with scratches and blood from minor injuries. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3oVz-uk4uHo/WTBjtEs9cEI/AAAAAAAAUN8/LxzWY3Enfe4ENeQhSarWodSPC3vDF_5OQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2977%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2977" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2977" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL2jWuukGnw/WTBjttWEG_I/AAAAAAAAUOA/Wu0aqDRCiGgyRy_unOrr2sGFoJxRKkC4gCHM/IMG_2977_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ukWEFGRFJg/WTBjuXiJclI/AAAAAAAAUOE/cSY9PTZr3ro37_ojHyw06Ql9Gnw3SVyIwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2975%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2975" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2975" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mLyDD3PzaTQ/WTBju4HUuqI/AAAAAAAAUOI/IfAIdPyvBqkpZu1Gr9HL2fiDUpyq905vQCHM/IMG_2975_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This the PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) crew on duty one of the days. Each day there will be different volunteers. On the tables, we have information on PSAR and LNT (Leave No Trace). There are also stickers for the kids, giveaways and extra water. That’s me, Bill and Pamela. We set up the tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, about 9:00 and take it all down about 3:00 in the afternoon.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TTS-B1hA7dY/WTBjvpkG7pI/AAAAAAAAUOM/71lb2JUU_JIXsQkVEDUdVMF3uwyaewA2gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2973%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2973" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2973" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uqkzJKZmJ94/WTBjwCkMsjI/AAAAAAAAUOQ/CWnSJQIY28g1sR4rZH7Fzfx6uffBhH0rQCHM/IMG_2973_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>So that’s what I do every weekend at 9,300’. It’s interesting and serves a good purpose. The Coconino Sheriff’s Department feels that it has certainly reduced calls for Search and Rescue since the program started.</p> <p>I hope that you all stay safe and are vigilant in all that you do while you enjoy this wonderful country.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KP7hGRJcW-U/WTBjwmdf0XI/AAAAAAAAUOU/xBrlaCxcFfUcQ-6ID3sRecIn4oForHAqACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2971%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2971" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2971" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yvl_Mz2_Bqo/WTBjxfFYntI/AAAAAAAAUOY/QVk85YP47BkTyn8eT8WSdX4La6flAsvDgCHM/IMG_2971_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> Mom leaves me at home. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Sad smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mxAylPo2En4/WTBjxyGaZHI/AAAAAAAAUOc/QzGDXXRj0eIaufTUsgxIfnm0pXhoPc82wCHM/wlEmoticon-sadsmile%255B2%255D?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-59505559193891079192017-05-25T10:17:00.001-07:002017-05-25T10:17:11.647-07:00Wupatki NM, Snow, Walnut Canyon NM<p>On my days off I took a couple of road trips to see the sites around the area. That’s the San Francisco Peaks to the west of which Mount Humphreys is the tallest, 12,633 ft.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nblPQBnDlBs/WScRLZlRcdI/AAAAAAAAUKg/zFX5nClfYMsLob5GZKcCLzRXJtXBoiy0ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2945%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2945" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2945" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WcRldBjpBlQ/WScRLxyc4VI/AAAAAAAAUKk/ITX-z5jlblQxMv9ebGRZn41KBwyhWWskQCHM/IMG_2945_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The first trip was to the east, off US Hwy 89, of Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monument.</p> <p>On the west end of the loop is Sunset Crater and the resulting Cinder Cone Field.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UwhgexOW9vU/WScRNH3lJ6I/AAAAAAAAUKo/9Z_Uh7xFpSUlydN3sIHoTCrd8zS1cIlEQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2890%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2890" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2890" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLCyL0PC27I/WScRNoFsz9I/AAAAAAAAUKs/IJaywMiRibkwWk0AFO7zZt3nA87OsbI1wCHM/IMG_2890_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kd2I8r-83k/WScROF7eGpI/AAAAAAAAUKw/D-PnSd8Tm2kW6zjdKO5CQy73CaYSWUu2QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2892%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2892" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2892" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nPyWkafrJWU/WScROjPj3sI/AAAAAAAAUK0/Qt9GN8MjDeI7wAbU8LdllkvYrRl0pXiFwCHM/IMG_2892_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>Further along the 35+ miles of the loop is the Wupatki Pueblo.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dM6CrnoC9No/WScRPCBzcbI/AAAAAAAAUK4/OJXpcHSu_i4kL219yeHkYzxEdF2wIJg2ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2895%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2895" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2895" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rwq9wLcfydE/WScRPm2LO4I/AAAAAAAAUK8/zc2iptgbzmAAdo7S4t9Oz0UEo1ZI0V2JgCHM/IMG_2895_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Near the end of the loop or near the beginning if you’re entering from the east end of the loop are additional ruins. If you click on any picture, you can enlarge it to read the text.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwjrOj43Wvc/WScRQIo7H5I/AAAAAAAAULA/JU2vXAmuOMEh79TwRQuVlSirBWIWRhDqACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2898%2B%25282%2529%255B5%255D"><img title="IMG_2898 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2898 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Shhtbbw3Qws/WScRQtYNrvI/AAAAAAAAULE/8yWDcRe2ZB0DE6Q1kGcdFaYkoxa4PYWrwCHM/IMG_2898%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="229" height="321"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xguirxLcVT4/WScRSjRZc0I/AAAAAAAAULI/snxIEpsHbOESP0nKYTcvDt7BIeKSeFAwwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2904%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2904" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2904" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9xfl5AzYrtg/WScRTEpXOfI/AAAAAAAAULM/XoE4gSH5RyUErqNXtr4FTgQYrxTmLxjYACHM/IMG_2904_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1DIODdDfaQ/WScRTmx8mHI/AAAAAAAAULQ/qv95ENCzQMYFl6IYP_tDMUik8YgVSJNUQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2905%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2905" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2905" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ocayuYtBSKs/WScRUJSDC5I/AAAAAAAAULU/qo1PfZVymjgJ9O-NiJQ5TPYRGJ9UAY6dACHM/IMG_2905_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YA_0yxesQeA/WScRUvu-TQI/AAAAAAAAULY/kZ8cCERLf0cAYZaqqdU6755LYj10VMO-ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2903%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2903" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2903" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l_NfUKl7rr4/WScRVNEqTDI/AAAAAAAAULc/xtLNMnYCULQu3gEBQZ5XV1UNHePhb6udwCHM/IMG_2903_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="160" height="124"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eApCAcquZSY/WScRVrqc7jI/AAAAAAAAULg/246HwogOU-wjEdXw3QTaJY7v73TPb7qfgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2902%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2902" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2902" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eaxt5DmXhyc/WScRWCZ_x0I/AAAAAAAAULk/HAeMSSJvHkMvLw6AA3Ji9eGg3YaJsd56gCHM/IMG_2902_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jjbypYoXpgk/WScRXYf6SDI/AAAAAAAAULo/iCwWlQX6SgcjP3lQH_dWeoq1L-iJHZzGwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2901%255B11%255D"><img title="IMG_2901" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2901" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FAfiAlUt2HA/WScRX1RMMiI/AAAAAAAAULs/imclgv8aUZMFZeJue8V8539fFXQrzcoWACHM/IMG_2901_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Later that week, this is what I woke up to, SNOW, about 2”. Of course, by the end of the day, it was totally gone.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Av1575xUGU/WScRYR4xtoI/AAAAAAAAULw/SuomSGP5ONIfKZnG_T7LPx_c7jxlrLj4wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2947%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2947 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2947 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPN2zDPTECw/WScRYygAWSI/AAAAAAAAUL0/hI7b4k1HeA830_vrWbxKOWElBBt5qgDDwCHM/IMG_2947%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p>Angel went out to do her thing and couldn’t get back inside too soon.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w439Cfe6pLo/WScRZaulblI/AAAAAAAAUL4/QYSYJay5FR8UxqPE3daDbVgMtAGryrHFgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2948%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2948" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2948" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-joij5cM23-Q/WScRZ7sb-kI/AAAAAAAAUL8/0a2fupFsvzUcRusmYbhuDa4oNqL32_m9QCHM/IMG_2948_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TxevqCT2Pa4/WScRaegyt1I/AAAAAAAAUMA/SeI5ZUkWT64HD-AXw9rg6qpJY4yp3DPbgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2954%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2954" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2954" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SCMEuZBQss/WScRayUzdrI/AAAAAAAAUME/nXB4sb0Gj_c6LAjr4Ov-L6OSDT_5753BQCHM/IMG_2954_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Last Monday we took another trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hyng9Jon5VE/WScRbQTSKJI/AAAAAAAAUMI/iSaUsQ1-9zMGmjQrtYyi2CbcELksGAvlQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2958%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2958" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2958" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xyGQMG8581k/WScReZ9b7iI/AAAAAAAAUMM/aCCX2_tyXgQLqhXMKT_87_7WVWpAJrGOwCHM/IMG_2958_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QL89Qkly9wc/WScRe--Yn-I/AAAAAAAAUMQ/-9n-Rywn8qwgvVq7rfLPA1vtr1z6SIz_QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2965%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2965" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2965" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4A_3Iq53Dbs/WScRfQS1GII/AAAAAAAAUMU/wWYvnlIj_eQC2QDHR4sIHdkbR8DBarSlgCHM/IMG_2965_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRBlu8oGpck/WScRfxJ6R-I/AAAAAAAAUMY/Zf8gtpSnmsYWMj33DG8z0A4-PZJdTazwQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2968%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2968" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2968" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Co73mpXVSZA/WScRgUf6RNI/AAAAAAAAUMc/ouoDlNGTgxkJwTYPCMw5Wv0F1oJ5MnvZACHM/IMG_2968_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148"></a></p> <p>It’s a bit difficult to judge how far down the canyon is by the pictures. I think that is is somewhere around 273 steps down into the canyon. Needless to say that is one trail that I will not be hiking, but it’s beautiful to look at.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7MmAB9qma-0/WScRiaD3XRI/AAAAAAAAUMg/rJGi5UMbbtseZn7bS5N5Gwt9xCoLS3lKACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2960%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2960" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2960" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_sPJG1GW0HQ/WScRi-H27RI/AAAAAAAAUMk/-OiZV-92GpQYGEXGANElwpbyHaMM_u89QCHM/IMG_2960_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3beVOmntp2Q/WScRjUiw1JI/AAAAAAAAUMo/refV9eqU5t0r8A7BQ7x6geFOb0zn73ZpQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2962%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2962" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2962" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kuq1Q9m4Rmg/WScRjzevbKI/AAAAAAAAUMs/vG93r8JrJF4wJaNObF1GDZIoNhIZr_ODACHM/IMG_2962_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UyS2MrqbU1k/WScRkemYD6I/AAAAAAAAUMw/Dq-4Uo_dw6YPyUqWuaH1yhXT9URvUWnZwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2967%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2967" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2967" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7NWJ8fh34I/WScRk4D4N-I/AAAAAAAAUM0/2r6a8IGkCNMrQ6MCq6l8wFUborecfITFwCHM/IMG_2967_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>That’s it for the side trips, for now. Tomorrow will be the beginning of a long Holiday Weekend, Friday through Monday. Each day we will be setting up the PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) Information Tent at the Mount Humphrey’s Trailhead. I’ll let you know how it all went.</p> <p>In the meantime, I hope that you all have a wonderful Holiday.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aAJUKDmAb74/WScRlT3gK-I/AAAAAAAAUM4/4OsokSAHA0kpszYLgfIpHhAv2wmBJh0dQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2953%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2953" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2953" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VK7m508BXCI/WScRlvfORsI/AAAAAAAAUM8/E7pYXAvzQ687yj2JoOQrDgjYmNlhHKqtQCHM/IMG_2953_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-81260662919524983012017-05-17T08:41:00.001-07:002017-05-17T08:41:02.984-07:00Workplace Tour and Visit From the Kids<p>I have been here in Flagstaff for nearly 3 weeks and have been working, mostly in this place. It is the Rec (Recreation) Bay. We have our meetings here and there is a small cubical where I can use the computer for the research that I am doing to create a program about LNT, Leave No Trace. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4KxD-M1TDeY/WRxuvB5HYmI/AAAAAAAAUIU/BXVuee6l4j8Njv9RsDu1g9d5f3-aX1wKwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2845%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2845" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2845" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-irQIoIm1k9I/WRxuwFrItII/AAAAAAAAUIY/yxfby6iRnLADRgz4tllons2w2zGEBtQgACHM/IMG_2845_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is the view from just outside of the Rec Bay. Off in the distance is Flagstaff Mall. It’s not very far.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UiSqOU9DaSA/WRxuw6tP3rI/AAAAAAAAUIc/f4_Xu691S-MKrw9Ujvc7ERUoEEihVHixwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2846%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2846" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2846" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A0BkKXbvMgA/WRxuxmD399I/AAAAAAAAUIg/yCfa9XbH440bKfLil2mLDZIqktSz02yAACHM/IMG_2846_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This another view from same place, just looking towards the Ranger Station. That long flat thing in the middle is a drying rack for fire hoses. The building that I am in is shared with the Fire Suppression Unit</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwRICutUI3Q/WRxuyXkWH3I/AAAAAAAAUIk/eKCM2uoHJYASRI0dCsGgqZbk6B0_4h5OgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2853%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2853" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2853" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OvjxGi3mlQY/WRxuzLyHrWI/AAAAAAAAUIo/Y7_tFkZE4Dk7S3SSFFzjYfRxMsLR7Il_wCHM/IMG_2853_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is a better view of the Ranger Station.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aBx0A1WPlWU/WRxuzy7PVNI/AAAAAAAAUIs/fqZNCqKMQ48c5ibTyIh0lEDuERemtz1twCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2854%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2854 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2854 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-73JZTcnE040/WRxu0hfpFYI/AAAAAAAAUIw/tXDxw0MumUsgZ0i_bqBkvil9hjvRJVmbwCHM/IMG_2854%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Just to give you an idea of how far I am from work, that white spot in the middle, between the trees is “My Spot II”. The picture is taken from the entrance door to the building that the Rec Bay is in.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NwT_a4x63F4/WRxu1VGOv0I/AAAAAAAAUI0/LZ_-G9Oy-bs4SVSizxkDnZavQ0OGw99AgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2859%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2859" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2859" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4M5Yp61-F58/WRxu2Ifu0wI/AAAAAAAAUI4/gM5kbFas_kUjY-dHld7SCnRoEJFv-Eh-QCHM/IMG_2859_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is where I have been working, but that will change. This coming Saturday I will be heading up to Arizona Snow Bowl for PSAR (Preventative Search And Rescue). PSAR mans a tent at the trailhead there to give visitors access to their information and about the area as well as LNT, which I will be giving. In addition to this, there will be times that I may be going out into the field to share this information with groups that request it.</p> <p>Last Sunday, Mother’s Day, Mellissa came up with Robert and Katie. After breakfast, we headed up to Snow Bowl, with a short detour past Lowell Observatory. I will have to check that out later.</p> <p>Since we ended up by the observatory by missing our turn to Snow Bowl, so we just checked out where it was and took a couple of pictures.</p> <p>Below is the Northern Arizona University Campus, where Robert wants to go for college.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gw0A8ppWGMw/WRxu24VDRbI/AAAAAAAAUI8/tT60YpDUAEAT7yVDoJGxi8X4G-iF8prcwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2861%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2861 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2861 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSoc02aN7cY/WRxu3kDSEOI/AAAAAAAAUJA/4sSkkY5mtjwexmSHpyEaVco59YmJOcLigCHM/IMG_2861%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Just another view towards Mount Elden where the Ranger Station is.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IWFnyXgHnfw/WRxu4Qe0cjI/AAAAAAAAUJE/WnTlkhEkCZYU_SpI_zihgnTLCaOgR_nwwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2862%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2862" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2862" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlG-JYMr7nw/WRxu5EE3bvI/AAAAAAAAUJI/X6dp3oJrDT8w3-Yu5H6G-VLD9v3OV7TTQCHM/IMG_2862_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is the road to Snow Bowl with beautiful stands of Aspen. They are beginning to leaf out. Last week when I was there only bare branches.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9_VC-8idG3I/WRxu6GJhsyI/AAAAAAAAUJM/k6hybnqT7kEmW6ickq728eENHpBOtO2kACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2872%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2872" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2872" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aLZvMmTHHuE/WRxu6knXW0I/AAAAAAAAUJQ/Whb_eOmVcCE0IlpJIe8wwbuTa7iqMcxygCHM/IMG_2872_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Welcome To Arizona Snow Bowl</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TX_9Sp0nGzQ/WRxu7a9_QrI/AAAAAAAAUJU/3U9OfYCmXxgIeOB1yzstlfO1TnP3SHe-gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2873%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2873 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2873 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W0n6TsGlEEg/WRxu8K2kY6I/AAAAAAAAUJY/c-De93P7xjYBu8PIwWlRfzqQeLUG3ruDACHM/IMG_2873%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p>and Mount Humphries.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sYPVuiS-d5E/WRxu82KS42I/AAAAAAAAUJc/2lrWEJ2rEMUNwB-Qb__51Dz5JB5mUTOhQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2874%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2874 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2874 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FUweSBFlDA/WRxu9oc0oNI/AAAAAAAAUJg/lshQ8DoTijIMYR7RwA3FD8Cr95D6-Nq9ACHM/IMG_2874%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Mellissa and the kids took a short hike to get a better view of the mountain. It was really windy, so didn’t stay long.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zTms3EnQLbM/WRxu-XJ7-MI/AAAAAAAAUJk/wY0zhnmM9poqArNO_qlKhe-xkwzpDlDagCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2876%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2876 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2876 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-88Mks8AxiDg/WRxu_Kudi4I/AAAAAAAAUJo/6LdwL2s3NUwkstchI2-PefWKDDYtUVJ5gCHM/IMG_2876%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>We’re on our way back. There are a lot of areas where dispersed camping is allowed. I guess that’s what those vehicles are doing.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1nkxdxEKGc/WRxu_xsMb1I/AAAAAAAAUJs/VsMirVPLKkEJ6AZhldhOQRPVVl-f9Ol9QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2881%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2881" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2881" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B8LGNg3l7k4/WRxvAkvPrhI/AAAAAAAAUJw/ntWkBL_Xn94djdZzWaeVxkvNXtc_cfKAgCHM/IMG_2881_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Another view of the Ranger Station from Highway 89. Camp Elden is just to the left at the foot of Mount Elden.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BZcE2gZKeM4/WRxvBev3pDI/AAAAAAAAUJ0/SEXr7C_vk4EXJscU8POpVlrHRvTAqSItACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2882%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2882" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2882" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0eEOPhVCCt0/WRxvCAziDyI/AAAAAAAAUJ4/xfeIHGDaqkoRyRTtlyW5MmpdN7A6C_RuQCHM/IMG_2882_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Well that’s about all for last weekend, except for their trip back to Phoenix, a normal 2 hour trip, took over 7 hours because they got stuck for over 5 hours, due to a multi-vehicle accident on I17 with no alternate routes. They didn’t get home until 11:45 pm.</p> <p>I hope that you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xg2bQH4EwVI/WRxvCm_HhdI/AAAAAAAAUJ8/BJMA1EiI5WEyQqD4yVKtIlMAKdZCR6EgwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2880%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2880" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2880" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--WJ4Flf6R9Y/WRxvDpIP7qI/AAAAAAAAUKA/G6pQdQGKd1IZ73ep4qJY1t2MW-UNNfHYACHM/IMG_2880_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> I sure love to go for rides.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-69164576613883248832017-05-11T10:44:00.001-07:002017-05-11T10:44:16.955-07:00First Week At Work<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GwaipD0rETI/WRSiOcUZNcI/AAAAAAAAUHI/y0nJBPMeutwE7-izonuFDBK1vYlCQk-tQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28323"><img title="IMG_2832" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2832" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o_DRxpm9RI8/WRSiRZq3ECI/AAAAAAAAUHM/gGiRtVEu9WEMmg3LEENeu-ZNFkjeoYUnwCHM/IMG_2832_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>First of all this is the view from my door. There are several sites in Camp Elden waiting to be filled by other volunteers. So far there are three of us. one couple is here for only 3 weeks. Jack came in the day after I did. He will be working in the wood shop.</p> <p>I met with Paul, the volunteer coordinator on Tuesday. He told me what his plans were for me. I will basically be working with PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) on Friday Saturday and Sunday. PSAR maintains a pop up tent at the Mount Humphreys trailhead throughout the summer. With PSAR I will be talking to hikers and Suggesting that they might want to bring enough water, wear proper shoes and register so that if anything happens, we’ll know where to look for them. </p> <p>He explained that this is something new, I will also be promoting LNT (Leave No Trace), going over the seven principles of LNT. He would also want me to develop some programs for outreach aimed at school age children either in schools or day camps. That part will prove interesting. </p> <p>Paul brought out five large containers that had all kinds of material to use. I went through and sorted all of that to find out what was available. </p> <p>In addition to all that I also had to take a Defensive Driving Course, which took up most of Tuesday and then Wednesday I had to take the LNT Awareness Course. I needed to pass both with minimum of 80% to get certified. I did!!! I did my 24 hours and was off for the weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nx4Itvoik2w/WRSiVN-J5bI/AAAAAAAAUHQ/TmlpuoHWGpUGygKtu0ayswLVaDiw_qQBwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28393"><img title="IMG_2839" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2839" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HXWVv8MRFYM/WRSiYDUtRLI/AAAAAAAAUHU/GbHNR12FMIsADhnaphzqhz2nfw9ef0HmQCHM/IMG_2839_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>Above is the Snow Bowl ski lift to the top of Mount Humphreys over 7,000 feet.</p> <p>Saturday I went to an event that was put on by the Coconino Forest and Fire Services where I made a couple of contacts for my research. Afterwards I decided to check out where I would be at the trailhead. The ski lift is open year round. </p> <p>Below is some scenery on the road to Snow Bowl.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YlAdygWrUtE/WRSibLzApnI/AAAAAAAAUHY/kL7cSK2GJc4h09w4oP2aIJe6v4XzHfwCQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28403"><img title="IMG_2840" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2840" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rCaBO2yIJEU/WRSiemdsajI/AAAAAAAAUHc/FEo4y4CRjR4V9kvLhyqnqwEgZmu-KjTvgCHM/IMG_2840_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BjVLvnsC1t0/WRSiiPzyFZI/AAAAAAAAUHg/eXkrz0-raDgpaIt92FyJYbQC7X8kpEZEgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28413"><img title="IMG_2841" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2841" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GwV52dzTByc/WRSilm8R7tI/AAAAAAAAUHk/PqsqnvZdT9sKHojrEwJ11fGBPDQfRGJEwCHM/IMG_2841_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>One of these days I may check out the Pioneer Museum. Below is the train that is there. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fRmGhBdM8Kw/WRSioXDIZoI/AAAAAAAAUHo/D8uhTwEJMsYQPPTtjMKEEGDxrF7F1EdzQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28423"><img title="IMG_2842" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2842" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKSORWcnVVY/WRSiuD2PkTI/AAAAAAAAUHs/jlBBPYwtCQwDFXT_Qs9DwD7vG-o5DerNQCHM/IMG_2842_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>From there I went back home,</p> <p>Below is the picture of my four kids and me. I didn’t have it to put in the last post.</p> <p>Mellissa, Ted, Heidi</p> <p>Me and Sandra</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-96msOs3vPbA/WRSixE_9MgI/AAAAAAAAUHw/fpEbPVz_RLQfZ_tQYHiBwnNKIueMYNP0wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28433"><img title="IMG_2843" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2843" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5em0CszrpT4/WRSi01CLW2I/AAAAAAAAUH0/WmymIzj4t68WD6a_DzqD4OsDQrsze2TIQCHM/IMG_2843_thumb?imgmax=800" width="137" height="244"></a></p> <p>I guess that that gets you up to date. Tomorrow I will do more research and print out some activity cards.</p> <p>I hope that you all are having a great week.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6TpYjboG3Q8/WRSi5BlkBbI/AAAAAAAAUH4/KxYFdjWQTHc01ty2STGJtuQM_zE7R1qcQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28343"><img title="IMG_2834" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2834" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ZLavwrCJhY/WRSi75RYuWI/AAAAAAAAUH8/NJcDj5wrcBohcDOPvXYVcgfjnIk9B17MQCHM/IMG_2834_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> Just taking a nap.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-26898150155311100852017-05-05T16:36:00.001-07:002017-05-05T16:36:51.461-07:00Weekend Before Work<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOVTb-2SGbM/WQ0LxxMKxlI/AAAAAAAAUF8/BxjtaCOInzwpXG0nBt_bnIdjy8r5PIVdgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2829%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2829" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2829" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJi7kuHK4KM/WQ0L2FH_M6I/AAAAAAAAUGA/UqZdyupcP_wxHbtGaj-tfZesBtbmNTiVwCHM/IMG_2829_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> “My Spot II” at Camp Elden</p> <p>So, since almost everything was put a way before Brian came back we took the break to tour the Rec Bay and the rest of the facility that is shared with the fire crew. There are showers and a weight room, mostly used by them, but any one can use them. The Rec(reation) Bay is a meeting/ work room with an office and the wood shop, which is mainly where the signs are made. </p> <p>When we got back to “My Spot II”, I finished putting things away and fixed individual Quiches for dinner and packed an overnight bag for our trip down to Phoenix. </p> <p>We met with Mellissa (#3) and her kids, Elyzabeth, Robert and Kaitlyn for breakfast. Then we dove to Sky Harbor where Ted picked up a rental car. I just dropped him off and went on to Heidi’s (#1) house where we would be staying. When I got there out of the hallway popped Sandra (#2) who lives in Ft. Worth and I certainly didn’t expect her to be there. This was their surprise for me for Mother’s Day. It would be the first time that all four of my kids have been in the same place at the same time in 17 years. We had a great visit. On Sunday my grandson Nick would be coming, however Sandi called Jen, his Fiancee’ , and they decided to come up from Tucson to surprise Heidi. We had a full house, wall to wall bodies at bedtime. Of course, we all had a really GOOD time before bedtime. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZSAtXArKyCM/WQ0L33-c9lI/AAAAAAAAUGE/PgLR28v4Czk4ij_nJuZdhkuboZGXZ6DZwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2819%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2819 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2819 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_06zoCmrv8/WQ0L7gYCH2I/AAAAAAAAUGI/XiEvYQPKLPo2w3FdqBO7EwlKZrorcVekgCHM/IMG_2819%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="104"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-naJK22sO63I/WQ0MHpEFKlI/AAAAAAAAUGM/_gIVnbuXwo883fOwik6tKnn6Ah3QhJF8wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2812%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2812 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2812 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKMcWBoKWUs/WQ0MK5PNGlI/AAAAAAAAUGQ/WLX5ZfpU0GM7S4zR3zXEYEIMLkQROyaIgCHM/IMG_2812%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> Breakfast came much too early. Nick had to meet with his dad for lunch, so we girls, Heidi, Sandi, Jen and I went to get a pedicure. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-USkS5sH0S4s/WQ0MNkqmpwI/AAAAAAAAUGU/UP7CNm-VxZgvGjOqE_k4j7_Vh9b9sPGHACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2820%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2820 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2820 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6JPfq6E4IXk/WQ0MTI5Ry2I/AAAAAAAAUGY/5tuCN-a4TucNNrm50gbj4WePJ5o1wDeRQCHM/IMG_2820%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p> Later we were also joined by another grandson, Chris and his girlfriend Bo and a little later Mellissa and kids. </p> <p>I didn’t want to leave, but wanted to get back to Flagstaff before dark. Ted and Sandi both had flights on Monday to go back home. </p> <p>It was just after dark when I got back home. Unfortunately I had not left the outside light on. I was wearing sandals and stubbed my toe on the last step going into the coach and ripped my left big toe nail off. I was so tired that I just did some basic first aid and put on a gauze bandage and sock on and went to bed.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2c8Sguc9dYs/WQ0MZuveM2I/AAAAAAAAUGc/LkRYFplhERETH6IGVS5ESKmHOvd-qt0PACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2825%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2825" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2825" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LoasubdByTg/WQ0Ma-hZbEI/AAAAAAAAUGg/L4Q1lsydTOgFniKCjXZxwdzFN3w5IsV5gCHM/IMG_2825_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> I know TMI yuck!</p> <p>Monday was spent going to urgent care for my toe. The doctor took the nail completely off and bandaged it and gave me a special shoe to wear. I had to stop at Walgreens to fill a prescription for antibiotics. I didn’t need any pain medication. The rest of the day I just rested with my foot elevated.</p> <p>Well, that takes care of the weekend. I would be meeting with Paul (the volunteer coordinator) in the morning to go over what I would be doing this summer.</p> <p>Next post will be a summary of my work week.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJ8P-ATmghg/WQ0MclhX0_I/AAAAAAAAUGk/Nji5w_PzjUQX23q-dS9YHiiKZWDGQ1ldQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2782%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2782" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2782" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uYPy5lhJwmA/WQ0MjStyaVI/AAAAAAAAUGo/123TyTYCDU4mYkkL8CqlOziF7QlIxwVwQCHM/IMG_2782_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> this is the only place I wanted to be while traveling</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-41762443202150354112017-05-04T08:09:00.001-07:002017-05-04T08:09:01.124-07:00Moving On To Next Gig<p> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ETxYWGBvZ9g/WQtD6fI5ipI/AAAAAAAAUE0/u-9eIHsu4sEk7jdMwhqJq-1-Iq9MVGiYwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2644%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2644" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2644" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9anY1FxxDI/WQtD7O_DGfI/AAAAAAAAUE4/nP8oOw7OZH8CeumJRaMAoA1Nc4ei13tmQCHM/IMG_2644_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1kNzCoHbUtU/WQtD7zF2GOI/AAAAAAAAUE8/U6JSLUYMVTgoJUK4f4i8tZiiQFt7osIiwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2764%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2764" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2764" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6cpSeT9rVjk/WQtD8-xM4UI/AAAAAAAAUFA/JsP7vxLKfsU3Ul1V3kaZXgrgaNV8PjQzACHM/IMG_2764_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vBqDVtq1p6o/WQtD9lJQtaI/AAAAAAAAUFE/U46nPWfHKkUHJAzMlebImx6nhbZqBecBwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2766%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2766" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2766" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cz57OYNvcMk/WQtD-Tcf5-I/AAAAAAAAUFI/5jQWKD7Yui4lwrbU0H-3A9Gj4sgFcp_wwCHM/IMG_2766_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I left a beautiful State Park. I really enjoyed staying there for the last 6 months, however it was time to leave. It was beginning to get warm and busy. I picked Ted up in the city of San Francisco on Wednesday when he got off of work. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QPsxbLR-4nk/WQtD_OcphuI/AAAAAAAAUFM/1bBWkp9_Z1IyzvWwg2ACedOaOneZNWSFwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2779%255B11%255D"><img title="IMG_2779" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2779" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IcRmjiUC3Sw/WQtD_9A2PEI/AAAAAAAAUFQ/U8-fQYRDgtkawTDpOKRTJ2zYXywjPeYmgCHM/IMG_2779_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>After stopping for something to eat in Sausalito (to wait for traffic to clear) we got back to China Camp and started to prepare to leave in the morning. I had most of the packing and securing done already. Ted unhooked everything except the power. </p> <p>Slide was in and we were ready to roll out at sunup. Oh no! the engine wouldn’t start. Ted checked everything, the batteries were fully charged. as it turned out the connection wasn’t good. He finally got it started and we were on our way. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pjE1tLUrlTY/WQtEAn8HmaI/AAAAAAAAUFU/la1S58Ct3fkiVRfaPTo5B5FuW58xfLO-ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2784%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2784" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2784" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dk7ch4N52tA/WQtEBTkT_WI/AAAAAAAAUFY/2G7RoBFubroQiAV96v7goVYTiPOzB-23QCHM/IMG_2784_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p> We headed east over the I 580 bridge to Hayward where we picked up a car dolly for my Mini Cooper. We made good time and our goal was Kingman AZ for the day. We stopped for gas once before we got there. I believe that we were getting decent mileage for the size of rig that I have. We got into Kingman just after dark. We tried to find a place to park in a truck stop, but they were all crowded and noisy. Fortunately, we found a lot that said truck parking (not sure what it was for), but there was only one truck and an RV parked, so we stayed and had dinner at JB’s. We must have been really tired, because we slept through all the noise of the trains going by 200 yards away.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Epm9ytgwFww/WQtECPO902I/AAAAAAAAUFc/cNtE2hjW_ak4Np-uAIbeFJAxRvt_K0AlACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2794%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2794" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2794" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wfIYk9Zvgcg/WQtECyjkTYI/AAAAAAAAUFg/9sSWaduqrIM2iMtxbz3BxtCZijg1SGsbwCHM/IMG_2794_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>In the morning Ted got out some tools and fixed the battery connection. It now works every time. We were back on the road early and got into Flagstaff about 10 am. The only mishap that we had was with the high winds. I’m sure they were at least 50mph+. All of a sudden the whole rig started to shake. We thought that we had a tire blowout. I had just replaced the two front tires ($606.00) I couldn’t replace all 6 at the same time. Fortunately, it wasn’t a tire. With the high crosswinds, they went under the cowling covering of the awning and that was what was vibrating. Of course Ted pulled over immediately and checked the tires. When he figured out that it was the awning, he got out some zip ties and climbed onto the roof. It was so windy that he had to crawl or be blown off the roof. Talk about scary. He zip tied the cowl in several place in addition adding more ties to the supports and carefully climbed down. That seemed to work as we had no more problems.</p> <p> We arrived at the Ranger Station at 10 am. I had a meeting scheduled at noon with Brian who would help me get into my site. Since we had to wait, we found Mary’s Cafe about a mile away where we had breakfast and then drove around to see what was available in the area.</p> <p>We went back to the Rangers Station to wait for Brian. When he got back, I met with him for a few minutes where he gave me an overview of the job and then he showed us to my site and got us parked. The site is big, with the only level concrete pad. They got everything hooked up except connecting the water. It was turned off in the entire campground because of the freezing nights. When it gets turned on all I need to do is turn it on at my spigot. I set up all the chairs and stuff outside and then went inside to start putting everything away. It was almost done when Brian came back to give us a tour of Camp Elden and the rest of the facility where I will be working when I’m not in the field. </p> <p>I think that I will like this gig. There will be a lot of public contact and a lot more challenging than any of my previous gigs.</p> <p>To be continued………..</p> <p>In the meantime </p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-37163112847616058812017-05-02T09:26:00.001-07:002017-05-02T09:26:50.727-07:00I’m Back<p>Has it been over 4 months since my last post? No excuses, just been busy camp hosting at China Camp in San Rafael CA and taking watercolor painting classes. Every day seemed to be a repeat of the previous. </p> <p>I have moved on to Flagstaff AZ. My next gig is with the Coconino National Forest for the summer. We left China Camp in San Rafael CA early Thursday morning, stopped in Kingman AZ to get some sleep. We were so tired, we even slept through all the trains that went by a few hundred feet away. We arrived in Flagstaff AZ Friday morning. </p> <p> I had to meet with Brian who took us to the site I was assigned. After recovering from the “earthquake mode” we put “My Spot II” back together and got everything hooked up except the water which wasn’t turned on because of freezing nights. I even got all the table and chairs out. About and hour or so later, Brian returned and gave us a tour of the facility. Tomorrow I will be meeting with Paul to find out what my duties and schedule will be .</p> <p>The trip was quite tiring, so we went to bed early as we were going down to Phoenix, first to meet with my youngest daughter and her kids for breakfast. We had a great visit. We then headed to Sky Harbor. I dropped Ted off to pick up a rental car. I then continued on to my oldest daughter’s house. Ted got there about a half an hour later. When I got there I was surprised to find my number 2 daughter, Sandra, who lives in Ft. Worth. Everyone wanted to give me an early Mother’s Day present. When Mellissa got there on Sunday, it was the first time that all four of my kids were together in 17 years. Great surprise! Great gift!</p> <p>I left Sunday to get back to Flagstaff. Both Ted and Sandra stayed until today (Monday) to fly home.</p> <p>There is more, but for some reason I wasn’t able to insert pictures, so when I’m able, I will expand on the trip and I’ll be able to tell more of what I will be doing.</p> <p>In the meantime,</p> <p>Thanks for visiting, </p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-37200090151296172802017-01-22T11:26:00.001-08:002017-01-22T11:26:00.119-08:00More Rain, More Paintings And Surgery<p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9nOi5mivMK0/WIUHGQ5sfkI/AAAAAAAAUA8/73M5KubLWro/s1600-h/IMG_2598%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y8WuoMHPReM/WIUHG-SHDgI/AAAAAAAAUBA/EeXlcKHDIgk/IMG_2598_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p> Sure looks like a river, but it is actually trail. </p> <p>The rains and the winds come and go. Fortunately there are a few days in between storms where the water can drain away from the campground. For the most part we are staying dry.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7QofBBQEB0/WIUHIBZNEDI/AAAAAAAAUBE/drVCyxU5Yao/s1600-h/IMG_2612%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2612" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2612" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h1zvb0M9mC4/WIUHIraJhAI/AAAAAAAAUBI/PjnDYGj4yjY/IMG_2612_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> Just sharing a picture of a couple of my neighbors.</p> <p>With all the rain, there isn’t much to do except watching TV or working on my painting. Below are some of the latest watercolors. </p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q7h-Ow6egR0/WIUHJlm0gSI/AAAAAAAAUBM/skrARFTR-cc/s1600-h/IMG_2618%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2618" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2618" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6g0OGtZFLqc/WIUHKMDuB6I/AAAAAAAAUBQ/uLE9Q3OYELE/IMG_2618_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>This is the view out of the front window of my MH. If you look close, there are three deer in the meadow.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-1usmMTUJo/WIUHK1gkavI/AAAAAAAAUBU/eSl-4wLeKlA/s1600-h/IMG_2617%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2617" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2617" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t4G2ngZDEsU/WIUHLdVftAI/AAAAAAAAUBY/TRBkGEZDyrI/IMG_2617_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>These guys were on the side of the road and I had to stop to take pictures. The deer in the park are so used to people that I was able get pictures as a resource. They were only about 20 feet away.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nj0VN93KRro/WIUHMdonoHI/AAAAAAAAUBc/UIqixtsjS1c/s1600-h/IMG_2620%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2620" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2620" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EcfTtO5MGMo/WIUHNJrVPeI/AAAAAAAAUBg/VLn8h_yFyp4/IMG_2620_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p> This is the campground parking lot. My MH is to the left of this view.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mxk3oJIps5Y/WIUHN5WzGHI/AAAAAAAAUBk/-1V-0xKXnpk/s1600-h/IMG_2619%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2619" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2619" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wTMWvbUmvuE/WIUHOTkP8qI/AAAAAAAAUBo/NBu_rlcJp20/IMG_2619_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>In our watercolor class there is always a small still life to paint if you aren’t working on something else. This is one of them. Those are supposed to be pomegranates.</p> <p> </p> <p>As most of you know, three + years ago, I fell and broke left arm and they had to put a titanium rod in the bone to connect the ball to the shaft. Even after my arm healed , I experienced pain and have tried to get the doctor to remove it. It has finally happened. Yea! This is what was in my arm. The rod is 10” long.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gWIp5Bvp1g8/WIUHO6TTY1I/AAAAAAAAUBs/CULaiW5UrxU/s1600-h/IMG_2616%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2616" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2616" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ad6emGS4Rhc/WIUHPhW5Y4I/AAAAAAAAUBw/4CduI9Hs8pw/IMG_2616_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="77"></a></p> <p>No wonder it bothered me. Now I just have to heal from the surgery. I was fortunate that my son, Ted was able to take the day off to take me to the hospital and get me settled in at home. Surgery was scheduled for 3:00PM and of course it got pushed back because of previous surgeries earlier in the day and it didn’t get started until 6:00PM. It was out patient surgery, so I didn’t get home until 11:00PM. Whenever you have to have surgery, try to be scheduled as first in the morning.</p> <p>I will probably take a couple of weeks to recover from the surgery and of course I will have to build up my strength to get back to where I was three years ago. </p> <p>I hope that you all are staying warm and dry and are having a great 2017.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jqRE9soYcQc/WIUHQOKiqgI/AAAAAAAAUB0/54iXe7i8F-M/s1600-h/IMG_2575%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2575" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2575" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ENFAoBco8TI/WIUHR_S0LEI/AAAAAAAAUB4/qPhDBK9Kr7o/IMG_2575_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-81105133302597670742017-01-11T12:21:00.001-08:002017-01-11T12:21:33.292-08:00I Might Need Water Wings Soon<p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tVVj2q7RBOc/WHaTj39nDDI/AAAAAAAAT-o/VWHky5xsLU4/s1600-h/IMG_2595%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2595" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2595" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcdryPdqPcM/WHaTkuFCOPI/AAAAAAAAT-s/KcOvX9RgL88/IMG_2595_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U9K3m2e8RQA/WHaTlkv4x0I/AAAAAAAAT-w/Asg3jLTC7zc/s1600-h/IMG_2594%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2594" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2594" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kswKnctiQuw/WHaTmCwcb-I/AAAAAAAAT-0/hkt5zc9iEp4/IMG_2594_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p align="left">Good Morning China Camp! Yes, this is what I woke up to.</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3WWFsnhoZXY/WHaTm4_oERI/AAAAAAAAT-4/tuRRDpFJw3A/s1600-h/IMG_2598%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AxgpM-TywtU/WHaTnYRe2jI/AAAAAAAAT-8/cchiHkqmWro/IMG_2598_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="200"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_k4IvKN1zI/WHaToM1SkuI/AAAAAAAAT_A/vQyBexsbX6w/s1600-h/IMG_2597%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2597" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2597" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VxVf0SbLXH0/WHaTo00U0aI/AAAAAAAAT_E/BpYilRiwoJw/IMG_2597_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="146" height="197"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jbIWOAyplT0/WHaTqH1kMXI/AAAAAAAAT_I/9_T1LKo_n7c/s1600-h/IMG_2596%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2596" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2596" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OtPo44P85nI/WHaTqur11EI/AAAAAAAAT_M/_SEkQBlOFJs/IMG_2596_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" height="196"></a>. </p> <p>Just to the right of the camp host sites is the creek that flows from behind our sites. My car is in the picture on the right.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-ZCgj2CwLQ/WHaTrp46rAI/AAAAAAAAT_Q/H43FSGtuClg/s1600-h/IMG_2592%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2592" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2592" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pj51yLvHDUw/WHaTsV38GAI/AAAAAAAAT_U/JzLJZEJMmDA/IMG_2592_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HmV4vMiiluM/WHaTtploxjI/AAAAAAAAT_Y/fBoVCgMLoSg/s1600-h/IMG_2586%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2586" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2586" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o17kqw3j49g/WHaTuN2CCKI/AAAAAAAAT_c/yXUmwWqTC3g/IMG_2586_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></p> <p>The road into China Camp Camp Ground has been flooded at high tide. The picture on the right is at the entrance and just past that car is a dip in the road that today was 2 1/2’ deep. Ranger Dan called to check on what’s going on here and to tell me that he wouldn’t be stopping by until later when the tide goes back out. </p> <p>Even with all the rain I have been able to get to my painting classes.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LTnC5cjfiCo/WHaTvUNAc4I/AAAAAAAAT_g/FXQGbIq3GeM/s1600-h/IMG_2583%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2583" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2583" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FKO5LHpTlWY/WHaTvzgU_qI/AAAAAAAAT_k/TkWG16ZFXz8/IMG_2583_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p>18”x24” acrylic painting of Angel burrowing under a faux fur rug</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KVix7FDm_8g/WHaTxDKwiuI/AAAAAAAAT_o/1qHMXr7ENRw/s1600-h/IMG_0328%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0328" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0328" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oDTfCV4GatA/WHaTxjeCC-I/AAAAAAAAT_s/PLRYwjgH4do/IMG_0328_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>the view out of my front window (unfinished watercolor)</p> <p>I haven’t had to break out those water wings yet, but sometimes I wonder if they may be needed. The winds have been sever here and a lot of things have been blown over. The whole coach really shakes and the sound of the rain is so loud that I cant even hear the TV. Angel doesn’t like the storms either and is happier in my lap. When I leave and don’t take her I have been putting her in her crate.</p> <p>I hope that you all are staying warm and dry.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHZIhwtxG1A/WHaTygTSRyI/AAAAAAAAT_w/WytvemAvKBU/s1600-h/IMG_2579%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2579" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2579" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n_qULhN6jAM/WHaTzO5c2iI/AAAAAAAAT_0/hMZq3TU2O0g/IMG_2579_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> Mom’s lap is soooo comfy.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-80394986377394185782017-01-01T18:16:00.001-08:002017-01-01T18:16:10.267-08:00The End Of 2016 and Happy New Year to All<p align="center">Angel Hiding</p> <p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rUQYxgAJCA8/WGm3oN-3NxI/AAAAAAAAT8M/GutCJE50rIQ/s1600-h/IMG_2553%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2553" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2553" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2zmNa0yDZ4/WGm3oi9ww5I/AAAAAAAAT8Q/4y_Zc67l_4c/IMG_2553_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>It has been a while since my last post. I’m afraid that I have no excuse. </p> <p>I did spend a bit of time decorating the coach for Christmas. Below are some pics.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y9I54JeqyG8/WGm3pyCa9wI/AAAAAAAAT8U/xgfi3QLxJ_Q/s1600-h/IMG_2530%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2530" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2530" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--wpCMrRyUIE/WGm3qeGNqDI/AAAAAAAAT8Y/q5PsyCazSiw/IMG_2530_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="144" height="195"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hqXryUA6z5M/WGm3rDRlRvI/AAAAAAAAT8c/wpAFWCHA6V8/s1600-h/IMG_2539%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2539" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2539" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QfNmDxsnTLM/WGm3rrGwY-I/AAAAAAAAT8g/GQrMV9CMn1U/IMG_2539_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3VRL0Yl_9CQ/WGm3sSK57EI/AAAAAAAAT8k/zt1U6Y5uIdc/s1600-h/IMG_2537%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2537" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2537" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mdzmjFzTKg8/WGm3s0rX0zI/AAAAAAAAT8o/aO-KpxbEd4k/IMG_2537_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" height="192"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-19_hXfQuReQ/WGm3txnPTaI/AAAAAAAAT8s/PszAlzHmrvE/s1600-h/IMG_2527%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2527" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2527" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1vI71Uhu5us/WGm3uWm0WcI/AAAAAAAAT8w/ppg6qfXP_s8/IMG_2527_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="169"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i49MV9f6K1s/WGm3vFpLofI/AAAAAAAAT80/scRHoOQ0Hhw/s1600-h/IMG_2541%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2541" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2541" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B8sX3QUQxCY/WGm3vyIp9DI/AAAAAAAAT84/yMln4wxQha8/IMG_2541_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="128"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unt_vkH_X5Y/WGm3wVUr1pI/AAAAAAAAT88/d3wD0yGg5yA/s1600-h/IMG_2540%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2540" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2540" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--keeasIzHjs/WGm3xKhF7ZI/AAAAAAAAT9A/8b433E6CR00/IMG_2540_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="121" height="163"></a></p> <p>Yes, there are 4 trees, 1’, 2’, 4’, the one with the poinsettias, and 5’ that has all of the favorite ornaments that I saved when I first began full timing.</p> <p>There has also been the routine activities in the campground as well as the occasional “spotting” for maintenance when they were cutting down trees. In the fall an arborist goes through the campground tagging trees that may not be safe. There were over twenty of them. There was even one that was just outside of the campground (not tagged) that fell across a service road inside the campground and trapped one of the maintenance workers where he couldn’t move his truck until they cleared it out of the way.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qa0n8EURAg8/WGm3x5uqDBI/AAAAAAAAT9E/msWjxzr74Lg/s1600-h/IMG_2517%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2517" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2517" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6YbtWEu7FE/WGm3ynO2eXI/AAAAAAAAT9I/o1G3xX4WSyk/IMG_2517_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Since I’ve been here in San Rafael I have been going to a watercolor class every Tuesday at the senior center. Below are just a couple of paintings that I did. The still life was for a Christmas gift. The other is one of the buildings down at the China Camp Village.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OarMLAVA5IY/WGm3zuXuFqI/AAAAAAAAT9M/g4L-rLMHUgQ/s1600-h/IMG_2503%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2503" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2503" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-01n3Zwkat9Q/WGm30FmvmcI/AAAAAAAAT9Q/aR1KRfZL95Y/IMG_2503_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qYq850p1wg8/WGm300uFwKI/AAAAAAAAT9U/AqLcc3PJIvo/s1600-h/IMG_2534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2534" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2534" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bRPIDC3sCOE/WGm31eAcA5I/AAAAAAAAT9Y/ngE868QTztM/IMG_2534_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Below are some ornaments that I made with clam shells and pearls.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tOvKth7mmE/WGm32E4U6MI/AAAAAAAAT9c/K7OzIMUAo6U/s1600-h/IMG_2535%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2535" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2535" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oG3ecms_4wg/WGm32oCSafI/AAAAAAAAT9g/UHlowt5OPbw/IMG_2535_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>When it comes to my duties here as Host, I share them with Don, the other Host. For the Holidays, we took turns taking time off. He has family in Burlingame, south of San Francisco, so he spent time with them at Thanksgiving. I spent the Christmas weekend with Ted visiting Steve and Kyle in Fair Oaks. Steve is the pastor at our church, so we didn’t see too much of him, but we did enjoy their traditional Christmas Brunch and Dinner. Thank you Steve and Kyle for your hospitality.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P4Gxr2qA8qw/WGm33otdoAI/AAAAAAAAT9k/21PITo7hiNU/s1600-h/IMG_2557%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2557" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2557" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iBMSunlMDcY/WGm3387T9UI/AAAAAAAAT9o/NngO0JQuOSA/IMG_2557_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cx4V48rvqrE/WGm349HIOoI/AAAAAAAAT9s/N1YaRje1QM0/s1600-h/IMG_2564%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2564" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2564" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suvGJ-X7iho/WGm35IdP9UI/AAAAAAAAT9w/KNFm4CsWD5U/IMG_2564_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> me Ted Steve Kyle, their son, Spearman</p> <p>This past year has gone by so fast. I haven’t done as much traveling as I would have liked, however I have still enjoyed this lifestyle more than I could ever have imagined. I’ve met a lot of people that I would never have met otherwise. They come from all walks of life, but have the same positive outlook and are the friendliest I have ever spent time with and of course Angel makes friends with them all. </p> <p>I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and that you’re New Year bring you great joy and prosperity. I hope that I will meet many of you along the road.</p> <p>Thank you for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1KMcN3sctjA/WGm35ySDmXI/AAAAAAAAT90/sFHX5TltB9w/s1600-h/IMG_2548%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2548" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2548" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iCQgOyYFAKA/WGm36U21sqI/AAAAAAAAT94/RZsGs53oyfU/IMG_2548_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> I do get cold, but this hat is a bit much.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.com4