We just got out of the Spa, probably for the last time of our “second spring.” The forecast is for fall temperatures to actually hit here tomorrow and this weekend. We’ve had highs in the mid 80’s and that is going to drop to the 50’s and 60’s.
Tomorrow, we’ll drain the spa and “winterize” it by pumping out the excess water in the pipes in case of freezing temperatures. The pipes could burst in a hard freeze. We need to do the same thing in the travel trailer.
After the regular chores (wash, termite control, etc.) we get in the spa and relax for fifteen minutes or so. Very therapeutic. Click on the image to enlarge.
We went to the range today and finally got to shoot our new AR15. We took turns shooting five rounds at the target on our new target stand (target-stand.jpg). In the video to the right, Verna sends one of her five-round volleys downrange.
We set the target stand about 25 yards downrange to try out our new toy. The rifle is pretty accurate and we both got several rounds near the center of the target on our first tries.
We also shot about fifty rounds of 9mm with the S&W 908s pistol and fifty rounds of .45 ACP with “Fat Man,” the Glock 30 subcompact pistol. I moved the target stand closer to about 7 yards.
The target stand worked just fine. Now that we have it, we will be going to the range more. We badly needed the target practice today and it felt good to get back into shooting.
We saw a very old desert ranch house while we were about six miles north of SR 74 on Castle Hot Springs Road. It looks all artsy-fartsy when rendered in sepia. Click on the image to enlarge.
I installed the wheel covers on the left side of the trailer yesterday. I found a bungee cord in the trailer box of goodies that is just about perfect for holding the inboard side of the cover together. I will order another one of the covers for the right wheels later before we take the trailer on the road. Meanwhile, the wheels on the sunny side of the trailer are protected from UV. Click on the image to enlarge.
Today’s the first leg of our excursion to Page, AZ to witness the May 20, 2012 annular eclipse of the Sun. We had a good trip that took us from our Wickenburg home, through the Saguaro forests along AZ SR 74 to I-17, thence north to Flagstaff, where we set up camp for the night among the tall conifer trees. Tomorrow, we head towards the ultimate destination with a few scenic stops along the way. Click on the image to enlarge.
