Saguaro Down

The entrance to our park had a magnificent crested saguaro at the gate. Unfortunately, it broke apart during the night...

Saguaros this size are over 100 years old

Update: Park maintenance indicated that bugs ate the base of the cactus from the inside out.

Fall Temperatures

It's finally beginning to cool down to the point that it is warmer inside the house than outside...

Rain

They were supposed to redo our street, so I parked my car where I could leave the park before it dried. However, a torrential rain brought everything to a halt.

Once again, I have lakeside property

Rainbow

Here's a rare sight in Southern Arizona...

Cactus Bloom

It seems like the wrong time of year for a cactus to bloom, but here it is...

It's amazing that such an ugly plant can produce such beautiful flowers

Naked Hiking

Fitness

I am beginning to suspect my girlfriend may be taking steroids...

Octogenarian

I turned the big "eight zero" today and am now officially an octogenarian. Given some of things I have done in the past, I am a little surprised I made it this long.

When I lived in Mexico, they toasted me on my birthday by saying "may you live to be as old as you look". I may just do that!

Ouch!

We are currently experiencing triple digit temperatures here in Southern Arizona. You quickly learn not to touch any metal in a car that has been sitting in the sun.

Power Outage

We lost power in the park yesterday and it still has not been restored. Apparently, lightning struck a transformer and they have to order some parts to fix it. In order to keep the house cool, I am using a Honda generator to power a window AC and a evaporative cooler. Here's my Rube Goldberg cooling system (patent pending)...

More Toads

$240,000 Minimum Wage

I think I may become a goat herder...

New High

It's getting a little warm here in Southern Arizona...

 

Dust Storm

Yesterday's wind created a pretty good dust storm...

New Car Features

Vehicles today have so many cool features. I put my car in reverse, and it showed me a video of someone getting run over!

Warmer Weather

Hottest day of the year to date...

Arizona Sunset

Another beautiful sunset in Southern Arizona...

4% Humidity

The current humidity in Gold Canyon, AZ is 4% with a temperature of 102 F. Stepping outside is like stepping into a dry sauna. The good news is it does not take very long for things to dry out.

Even the critters are seeking shade...

Coyote Bait

I have found that my neighbor Glenn's shoe is a highly effective bait for my coyote trap. Apparently, they think something has died that they can scavenge...

Nonconformist

There's always one in the group that has to be different from the rest...

Summer Heat

New GPS

When I Was Growing Up

I suspect the kids today do not recognize the old test patterns before and after regular programming...

Long Tailed Lizard

Look at the length of this lizard's tail. What was Mother Nature thinking?

California Vs Texas