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Bird Nest in Progress

Nest in Progress

We were out looking at the cactus and wildflowers this morning. I noticed some white threads or something in a cholla cactus next to the RV drive. A closer inspection revealed that some birds may have been trying to build a nest in the cholla. Cactus wrens, curve billed thrashers and other desert birds have been known to build nests in cacti. The white threads are dental floss that we have been tossing into the wash behind the house for just this purpose; so that birds will have some fiber for their nests. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 22, 2014 by Arizona Critters Home & Garden Photography

Important Retirement Jobs

Important Retirement Job

Verna took this photo of me and Cabela as we were returning down the road from our mid-morning walk. Verna was walking with Bay Bay following us down the road toward our house seen in the background on the left.

Walking with the dogs is one of the most important occupations that we, as seniors, have. It gives them the necessary trip outdoors to do whatever comes naturally, and it gives us some very beneficial exercise during the several trips taken each day. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 19, 2014 by Arizona Critters Family Photography Retirement

A Perfect Day For Grilling

Grillmeister

Verna had a notion to have stuffed pork chops and since she had a surplus of cream cheese, she wanted to add mashed potatoes that used that ingredient. We deviated from stuffed baked pork chops to cooking them on the grill and serving the stuffing on the side. The grillmeister can be seen in the image above. Some poached sugar snap peas and Verna’s excellent gravy completed the meal. It sure was good. Click here to view this sumptuous meal.

March 16, 2014 by Arizona Food and Dining Retirement

Rock Garden Art

Rock Garden Art

This is a portion of my rock garden alongside the RV drive. A boulder, several rocks and an old piece of desert deadwood (probably mesquite). The row of river rocks in the foreground marks the edge of the RV drive. Rendered in sepia, the image looks pretty artsy-fartsy.

You can view the non-sepia version here. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 14, 2014 by Arizona Home & Garden Photography

Bob and the Dogs

Bob and the Dogs

Verna took this picture of me posing with the dogs on our driveway this afternoon. We were just coming back from a walk down the road. Left to right: Cabela, a five year old female blue and tan Miniature Pinscher (cropped and bobbed) and Beethoven (Bay Bay) a four year old male red Miniature Pinscher with original ears and tail.

The dogs keep us entertained and busy – Verna and I love ’em both. And yes, it IS tank-top weather in Wickenburg today. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 11, 2014 by Arizona Critters Family Photography

First of Many Beavertail Cactus Flowers

Beavertail

I took this photo from the courtyard of one of our beavertail cacti. This one is along the side of the RV drive west of the house. At the time I took the picture, there was only one flower open. If you look, however, at the many buds on the many paddles, there will be a time soon when the flowers will be overwhelmingly the predominant feature on the cactus. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 10, 2014 by Arizona Flowers Home & Garden Photography

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