A Windy Inside Sort of Day

Saturday, December 9, 2023

We went to bed Friday night with the wind and woke up Saturday morning with it still with us. It spent the day here only slowing down a bit every once and a while. We went to bed with it still howling Saturday night and as I write this Sunday morning it is still out there blowing away. Surprisingly with all the wind the mountains are not hidden behind a curtain of dust.

It had slowed down around the time the sun was setting on Saturday so I ventured out for a few pictures. The only clouds in the sky were along the horizon were the sun was setting for the day. As we looked out on the end of the day there was some lovely color in the west.

This was actually the last picture I took of our neighborhood
in the last of the afterglow.

The sun setting on our day.

I pointed my camera a little to the south of the setting sun.

This is to the east of us over the Cargo Muchacho Mountains.
The blue and pink was brighter but the camera did manage
to up some of the color. 

Today was a different type of day in our neighborhood not a lot of venturing out. Tom managed to get us some water and I pretty much finished my Christmas decorating and even did some cleaning.  The Neighborhood Happy Hour did not happen but Tom and I did enjoy one as we listened to Christmas Music in the warmth of our home. Plus, I did manage a short chit chat with Deb while we both took pictures of the sunset. Even with the wind, today qualifies as a good day parked in this place we are calling home for this moment in time out in the desert.

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Time Went By Way To Fast!

This little guy turned 8 yesterday.
Happy Birthday to our Grandson,  Nate!

The time between the bottom right picture and
the top left went by way to fast.

                                              We love you forever and always!

                                                             Papa and Nana

xoxo xoxo

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Looking out the window in the morning the sky was filled with grey clouds. This did not change throughout the day. We went to Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Yuma then brunch at the Black Bear Diner. After running a couple of errands we headed home. It was not a day for sitting out though I did take a walk and the pictures below when we got back home before going inside.

It would be nice if everyday was sunny and warm but that is not always the case. Some days are chilly and grey. It is what it is and that does not mean it is a bad day it just means it is cloudy and grey.

Monday, January 16, 2023

We had decided a couple of days ago to make one last trip to Los Algodones while staying out here near Ogilby Road. Even though it did not look like it was going to be the best weather day after talking with Deb we decided to just follow through with our plans. So at 10:30AM our "Little Black Limo" picked up Deb and Riley and off we went. By the looks of the parking lot when we arrived quite a few people decided the same thing. Even though it never really got warm the sun did come out and we ended up having a wonderful time. We had a nice lunch, we made a stop at El Paraiso for an adult beverage, plus in between those two stops I found the Tiger Eye ring I was looking for; Deb did a little shopping, too...lol. Then to make it an even better visit the line leaving was short. I did not take any pictures but if you check out Deb's blog, On a long and lonesome highway... she did.

We had a nice sunset and I took several pictures and decided to share the ones below.

Sometimes you need to go with the flow. I almost did not today. I just was not sure about going to Mexico the way the day looked but like I said above after talking with Deb I agreed we needed to do just do it. I am glad we did.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Today was a sunny but windy day. By the time I got up around 8 o'clock the sun was already up and shining. The plan is to leave tomorrow so today was a packing up day. In between we spent some time sitting out in the sun but somewhat chilly wind chatting with Deb. I also took some pictures of the changing mountains. We did not have a lot of clouds but the few we did put on show of shadows across the mountains. (Clicking on the pictures will open them larger in a new window.)

The sun just coming out from behind a cloud above the Igloo.

The sun shining down on our neighborhood.

I never get tired of looking west

and watching the sun

make its final exit from our day.
Today it was behind the clouds.

A slight pink afterglow

captured by the clouds still around.

Then looking back to the west just a soft golden glow
filled the sky.

Just like all the other days we have spent out here this last day did not disappoint and the sunset was a beautiful way to end the day.

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The Days Keep Slipping By...

 Friday, January 13, 2023

Tom's dental appointment wasn't until 11 this morning so we did not take off until around 10 o'clock. Once we parked and walked across the border Tom continued on to his appointment and we, Deb, Riley, and myself, did some slower paced walking through the venders. Ended up taking a walk down one street we had never been on before. Did make a couple of purchases one with Deb's help. All she said several times was, I will think about it and he came down to the price I was willing to pay. I do enjoy the fun of negotiating the price but this guy knew what he wanted for the piece, which will remain unnamed, I feel like I got a deal, I am sure he still made money so it is a win, win for both of us. 

We eventually made our way to the Cantina we had agreed to meet Tom at and we ran into him just a couple of venders away from our destination. We had lunch and Margaritas all agreeing it was the best food we have had so far. In my opinion though the El Paraiso still has the best Margaritas and it was our last stop before heading to the line to come back across to the United States. 

The line was not to long and in no time we were headed toward the parking lot and home. It  was another fun day made more enjoyable by the company. It was Tom's last dental appointment but we are considering one more trip across before we leave this place.  

 Tonight's Sunset

The sun lighting up the top of the Cargo Muchacho Mountains
off to the north of us.

Flowering bushes in the wash behind us.

Watching the last little bit of the sun slip behind the
sand dunes to the west of us.

A golden glow is all that is left

of the sun's light.

No clouds over the mountains tonight but I could
still see a soft pink glow above.

It was a good day filled with laughter and fun! 

Saturday, January 14, 2023

I almost did not go out this morning when I got up. I told Tom people are going to think I took one picture and keep publishing it. I have to admit two things a lot of the sunrises, and sunsets for that matter, out here look very similar. Yet I personally never get tired of watching them. Back in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we have the same beautiful sunrises and sunsets but for the most part we are parked in the midst of houses, other RV's or trees that obscure the total view. Out here there is a open, vastness of space that seems to go on forever and we mostly have an unobscured view of the horizon. Though back home watching a sunrise or sunset by one of the Lakes is pretty spectacular, also. I have written it before and you will probably read it again. We are so lucky to be living our retirement dream and enjoying all the beautiful places this Country we call home has to offer. 

I stepped out to this.

Then looking south

and west the sky was beautifully 
colored with pinks and oranges.

The sun is coming up but we would not see it today.
It tried a couple of times between the clouds but never
quite made it to shine down upon us.

Deb and I had been standing and chatting while watching the sky. She had gotten several nice shots before I stepped out. I think if you read this blog you know where to look to see hers, if you have not already. Anyway, after standing there for a few minutes we agreed there would not be any sun to see and separated to head in to our homes to have a nice hot cup of coffee.

Later we braved the still chilly air with our second cup and Deb braved the same chill and joined us for a short Coffee Hour. Even though Tom, the gentleman that he is, had brought us each an afghan out to try and keep warm under it was not long and we all agreed it was time to head in were it would be warmer. 

 

Later in the afternoon after Tom got back from running a couple of errands we again braved the chill in the air and sat outside. I took the opportunity to put the lights I had out on the tables away. There is a mention of rain the next couple of nights so I decided it was time to do so. 

Tom decided to start a small fire to get rid of all the paper we have accumulated while we have been here. Not even the promise of the warmth of the fire could entice the residents of the Igloo out for a bit...lol Deb mentioned something about the cold and shivering...lol 

While out there we did get a few drops of rain so we put our chairs away and soon came inside. We did get a few more drops as I was writing this.  

Our campfire. I wonder if you see what I do.

Before the time for the sunset 
we could see this color in the sky to the south.

This color was with us for several hours and
hardly changed during that time.

A little south of where the sun would actually go down.

No sunset to be seen but still a pretty view.

With no sun it was a little chilly today and the sky mostly stayed a slate grey. It was a do nothing type of day and that is pretty much what I did, nothing. Those do nothing days can be pretty wonderful.

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