On Sunday Sept. 6, we drove to the FUTS parking lot at the intersection of Lone Tree Road and J.W. Powell Boulevard. There is concern about the loss of the lot due to some of the proposed construction projects.
Our hike from there through the woods to the Bow and Arrow Trail had some nice views of Mount Humphries and nearby mountains.
There were also plenty of pretty wildflowers including these Mexican Hats.
By the middle of the week, smoke from the epic wildfires in California had moved into our area and caused the morning sun to be viewed by the naked eye as just an orange ball.
On Wednesday, while on the Sinclair Wash Trail, we came across this deer who was not at all concerned about our proximity - in the video you can hear me talking to her and she could care less.
I continue to be surprised by the many colorful wildflowers still in bloom from the rains in August.
On Tuesday afternoon, we had a drink to celebrate Ben and Martha signing documents for their new home.
On Wednesday the 9th, Paulie got evaluated for some rehab. This included being fitted with a life preserver that had a shark's fin, and then walking on a treadmill while she was in water up to her neck.
We had freezing temps Wednesday night, killing off our tomato plants. It was 27 degrees when I walked the dog and the frost turned the tops of black cars to white - an early season frost.
On Thursday the 10th, we explored Wupatki National Monument. We walked four of the five short trails they have.
The main remains include this large building that had about 100 rooms, with two nearby ball courts.
And I also visited the nearby blowhole - the sound of the rushing air is quite loud, as can be heard in the video.
Another quiet week around the house. Covid-19 numbers are decreasing in Arizona and things are slowly starting to open up at limited capacity with people wearing face masks and maintaining appropriate distance.
Our hike from there through the woods to the Bow and Arrow Trail had some nice views of Mount Humphries and nearby mountains.
There were also plenty of pretty wildflowers including these Mexican Hats.
By the middle of the week, smoke from the epic wildfires in California had moved into our area and caused the morning sun to be viewed by the naked eye as just an orange ball.
On Wednesday, while on the Sinclair Wash Trail, we came across this deer who was not at all concerned about our proximity - in the video you can hear me talking to her and she could care less.
I continue to be surprised by the many colorful wildflowers still in bloom from the rains in August.
On Tuesday afternoon, we had a drink to celebrate Ben and Martha signing documents for their new home.
On Wednesday the 9th, Paulie got evaluated for some rehab. This included being fitted with a life preserver that had a shark's fin, and then walking on a treadmill while she was in water up to her neck.
We had freezing temps Wednesday night, killing off our tomato plants. It was 27 degrees when I walked the dog and the frost turned the tops of black cars to white - an early season frost.
On Thursday the 10th, we explored Wupatki National Monument. We walked four of the five short trails they have.
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