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I own no land, instead I have wheelestate. I’ve been a full time RVer since 1997. Working summers as a Park Ranger takes me to many beautiful places and playing during the winter takes me to many more. This blog is simply the story of my life's adventures.

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Thank you for stopping by. Just to let you know, I'm still blogging but have moved to Geogypsytraveler. Hope you'll follow my adventures. Just click here.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Scenic Sunday - Burro Creek


Last winter a friend and I took a ride to Bagdad, and beyond. As it was late afternoon by the time we got to the gravel road leading into Burro Creek we didn’t go very far. I really need to return and camp out there to do some rock hunting: opalite, agate, pastelite and apache tears. Located off highway 93 in central Arizona it’s just north and east about 50 miles of where I live.

To see more beautiful scenes from around the world, or to share your own, go to Scenic Sunday by clicking here.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

SWF - Goodnight sunshine, until tomorrow


One night last week Berta and I went down the hill for dinner and just in time for sunset. It’s hard to beat an Arizona sunset. Any night there’s a few clouds in the sky they are uniquely spectacular.
To see more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by clicking here.
Yet another kitty update: Berta has decided not to take the kitty on and is giving Latte to a neighbor who is not home today so she’s here visiting me again.

I'm thankful!

Today may be Thanksgiving but yesterday felt like Christmas.

While I was painting the second coat on the ceiling (not a fun job) of the 5th-wheel the UPS delivery truck came by with my new water heater. It should be in by next week thanks to a local handyman. Yea, finally I’ll have hot water back in the RV. Just in time as I’m moving back in next week.

Then the mail came with the new books I’d ordered. I don’t buy many new things, so when packages arrive I get pretty excited.

Hope you all enjoy Thanksgiving if you celebrate. And if you don't, just think about what you're thankful for.

Kitty update: Berta currently has Latte and is working on an introduction to her cat Mama. Seemed kind of quiet around here last night. Will keep you posted.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Over run with holiday guests


You’ve already met this guest. And no, I’m not keeping her. In fact she found a new home with one of the neighbors.

Tree lizard
This elusive visitor reappeared by my hiking boots even with the kitty around. I think she missed it.

Then last night I noticed this guest hanging out on the wall. After a few portrait shots I captured it in a glass. Not sure what kind of spider, anybody know.

I know the glass isn’t entirely clear, but it’s all I could find that was close.

Sure glad I don’t have to feed all of them as I’m not a very good cook.

I’m thankful to have so many friends, bloggers and others. I’ll be spending the holiday with great company and hope you will too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving wherever you are.

Death Valley Junior Ranger


Pledging to protect the parks
Because I’m a Ranger I like to earn my Junior Ranger badge while learning about all parks I visit. After our tour of Scotty's Castle my book was done, yet we still had more exploring to do in the park.

I may get funny looks yet promise to finish all the activities in my book. This made number 13 badge. Hey, I got a late start.
Good point brought up by a reader not from the US so I will explain. Within the National Parks system here, which includes almost 400 sites, a program for kids to learn about the individual park's cultural and natural history requires completing a certain number of learning activities, by age, to earn a Junior Ranger Badge. Some of the kids I have pledged in have many badges they proudly display on a backpack, jacket, vest or hat. It's a great way to get kids involved with their parks. Oh yea, I hang mine on a curtain in the living room.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Remember Whensday - Hitch 'em up


Aren’t you glad you don’t have to hitch up the team to go to town?

I actually took this photo last year while visiting a friend that collects the coolest stuff.

Sally from The (Mis) Adventures of Karl and Sally has started a meme where the past is remembered through sharing old family photographs and this is #25. I love the idea and hope you will too. So join the fun by clicking here.

Monday, November 23, 2009

MWT - Part 10 Death Valley National Park - Day 3 Scotty's Castle

Scotty’s Castle
After two days exploring the stark beauty of Death Valley I was totally unprepared for the opulence of a castle built in the desert. Read more about Scotty's Castle here.


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Another Visitor

Berta and I were getting ready to go to Prescott today to shop at the fleamarket, Costco and maybe a yard sale or two along the way. In fact we spent over an hour at the first yard sale and had to repack the car twice and then leave a small table behind that just wouldn’t fit. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

As we were getting ready to leave we both heard a very loud, distinctive and repeated MEOW. Now Berta has a beautiful all white at least 10 year old cat named Mama that only spends a little time outside and never when Berta’s away from home. Actually Mama spends most of her time sleeping on one of three heating pads or lounging in the sun on a window sill. So Berta followed the MEOW to make sure Mama got back in the house. Only it wasn’t Mama.

This tame little kitty couldn’t be more than two months old and still tries to suckle. However it knew what cat food was and when Berta put food down it was scarfed right up. Also found a convenient cat pan and jumped right in to do its duty.

Well we left it outside with food and water and after our shopping spree came home to hear it again, MEOW. Sure enough it had figured out how to get into the garage. It really has to be someone’s pet as it’s so affectionate. Also very vocal with a diesel purr.

Sleeping on my lap
So tomorrow we’ll check around the neighborhood and post a sign at the post office to try to reunite this adorable bundle of fur with its human slave. But in the meantime I have a visitor. Note, again, I said Visitor.
What do think of “Latte”?

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