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Our Desert Landscape in 3D

saguaro.pngWhen we were adding landscape to the property a couple of years ago, we had the landscapers install a couple of smaller saguaros in addition to the large one by the garage.

One of the two smaller saguaros is in the center of this image, flanked by some creosote bushes and a cholla cactus behind. Other than the saguaro, the shrubs and cholla were already here.

Click on the image to enlarge. Of course, you will need your free pair of 3D glasses to view the anaglyph image. If you don’t have your 3D glasses you can view the 2D image here.

August 12, 2013 by Arizona Bob's 3D Stuff Home & Garden

The Screened-In Patio

The Screened-In Patio

When we were finishing the retirement house two years ago, we felt it to be imperative that we get our back patio screened in. Thus far, that has been the right decision. The screen keeps (most) flying bugs out and provides a relatively safe place to confine the dogs when we’re outside.

I took this image of the patio from the hill behind the house today, just after I hung up Verna’s seed bell and thistle feeders for the birds. Click on the image to enlarge.

August 10, 2013 by Arizona Home & Garden Retirement

Hibernation

Hibernation

We have been experiencing light rain and cool temperatures today (only 80 degrees). Both of the dogs are acting as if it’s a winter storm as they hibernate on their respective perches on the sofa and love seat. Click on the image to enlarge.

August 6, 2013 by Arizona Climate Critters Family Photography Retirement

The Grill Station

The Grill StationThis is the setup I now use when I grill something outdoors. It is our four burner grill that we have had since we moved here and an umbrella that we recently bought. I use the driveway in front of the garage since the patio is enclosed and covered.

Today’s dinner was grilled pork loin chops and roasted ears of corn with all the trimmings. Verna fixed the latter consisting of butter beans, apple compoté and bacon cabbage. Good stuff!

Since we live where it sometimes gets a bit breezy, I placed the umbrella in a heavy stand and parked the grill on top of the stand to keep the wind from blowing both over, or worse – into the desert or into our house.

Click on the image to enlarge.

August 3, 2013 by Arizona Food and Dining Retirement

The Smoker Project

The Smoker Project

Today’s project was to assemble and burn-in the new smoker we just bought. It is a starter level charcoal smoker with all the features a newbie at smoking meats needs.

Verna and I had been talking about getting a smoker for several months. Yesterday, while we were in the valley on other business, we stopped at the home improvement emporium and picked up this little beauty.

The Master Forge® smoker took about a half hour to assemble. The instructions were clearly illustrated, and it was no problem to assemble using just a number two Philips screwdriver.

Image (above) – parts, assembly, first light and smokin’. Click on the image to enlarge.

After assembly, I took the smoker out to the driveway and started some charcoal to “burn it in.” That went well, and as I type, the charcoal briquettes are nearly finished after a four hour run. The built-in temperature gauge indicated smoking compatible temperatures for about two hours after it got up to 300° or so.

Verna and I are looking forward to the smoked brisket BBQ sandwiches we’re going to enjoy having this weekend. 🙂

August 2, 2013 by Food and Dining Retirement

M47 Patton Tank in 3D

M47 Patton TankWe stopped briefly at the Patton Museum at Chiriaco Summit on Interstate 10 today on our way back from a quick visit to the California House. While we were there, I snapped an image pair of a Korean War vintage M47 Patton Tank and merged them this evening into this 3D anaglyph. I did a post on this same tank in October of 2009, but this one is from a different angle taken through a chain link fence. Click to enlarge.

Of course, you will need your free pair of 3D glasses to view the anaglyph image. If you don’t have your 3D glasses you can view the 2D image here.

July 30, 2013 by Bob's 3D Stuff California

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