Verna and Bob's Weblog – Our Digital Diary

Rachel Rain

We have been getting rain from the tropical depression Rachel on and off since yesterday afternoon with some heavy showers. I took the above photo from our front door at about 10:48 AM during some of the moderate rainfall.

It has also been quite windy with perceived gusts of up to 35mph or so. So far, the worst has just been mild flooding which quickly runs off into the Casandro wash just south of our location. I expect that the catch basin behind Casandro Dam is getting quite a bit of runoff from the wash west and southwest of us.

Thus far, we are high and dry inside our little home in the desert. We don’t expect any of the really heavy stuff which, according to the radar map, is west and northwest of us along the Colorado River basin.

Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.
— Acts 14:17 (NIV)

October 11, 2026 by Bob Arizona Climate 0

Tucker and Sheba Playing

Here’s a short (20 second) video of Tucker (age 6 yrs. 11 lbs.) and Sheba (age 3 mos. 6 lbs.) horsing around in the great room:

And one of Sheba being a puppy:

October 7, 2026 by Bob Critters Family 0

3D Cholla Cactus

This is the same cholla cactus that I posted about 3 years ago in a previous 3D article. It has grown, but we keep it trimmed back since these can really get out of hand.

You will need your 3D glasses to view the image above.

If you don’t have the glasses, you can see the 2D Version here.

October 1, 2026 by Bob Bob's 3D Stuff Home & Garden Nerdliness Photography 0

Harvest Moon

2026 Harvest Moon

Tonight’s full moon is the “Harvest Moon” of lore. At this time of year, the moon rises rapidly into the fading twilight, thus providing extra illumination for farmers to bring in the sheaves or whatever. For us, it’s an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in the evening as the moon rises high and casts Moonshadows.

The tranquility of our desert place and the peace we enjoy is a major benefit with which the Lord has endowed us. Praise God Almighty.

Camera: Canon R10 mirrorless with 100-400mm lens.

September 26, 2026 by Bob Arizona Astronomy Photography 0

Meet Sheba

Sheba — Maltese Chihuahua Mix

We’re now officially in Foster-to-adopt status for this little one. “Bathsheba,” named after the Biblical character – David’s Wife and Solomon’s mother – Sheba for short. She is a Maltese/Chihuahua mix and is just under three months old.

We brought her home today and she is getting used to her new digs and our other dog Tucker. We think she will adapt well, judging from her first reactions to the new environment. She is learning well and seems to be happy.

She will need a lot of patience and TLC over the next few weeks and months, since she is newly experiencing almost everything: house, people, other dog, the desert outside and myriad new things for her.

Click on the image to enlarge.

September 26, 2026 by Bob Critters Family 0

Dueling Cameras

We were out taking photos of various things around the house and yard when we both stopped to photograph each other photographing each other. The composite photo above (click to enlarge) is the result.

She used her Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR with the EF 15-135mm lens and I used my Canon R10 Mirrorless with the newly acquired RF 24-240mm wide angle to telephoto lens. We both get pretty good finished products.

A couple of the photos we took – Her first: