We originally bought this bishop’s cap cactus in a three-inch pot here in Arizona back in about 1998. It lived in California and did well there during the years before we retired and brought it back to Arizona. It seemed to like California since it grew into the six-inch pot seen in the image. However, now that it’s here in Arizona, it produces flowers all year long. I took this image today in our courtyard. Click on the image to enlarge.
Hi – this is Bay Bay. Every night, the Mama gets some doggie bacon from the cabinet and treats Bear, Cabela and me to some tasty bits. Bear gets hers first and then Cabela and I jump up on the couch and the Mama feeds us little bits of the bacon. Yum yum! Click the picture to make us big.
Verna and I are planning an excursion to Northern Arizona in late May to observe the Annular Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012. We already have reservations to stay in Page, AZ, which is along the centerline of the eclipse path.
Image: The solar disk taken today with my Canon SX110IS camera. Click on the image to enlarge.
I bought several pairs of cardboard eclipse shades for us to be able to safely watch the event. Today, I taped one of the shades to my little camera and took a couple of photos of the solar disk. I took this image while holding the camera in my hands. I expect that image quality will improve by using a tripod. I will be experimenting with both cameras over the next few weeks to ensure that we get some good images when the time comes.
After the rain subsided this afternoon, I spotted this male cardinal sitting on a power pole across the road. This is the first sighting of a cardinal for us this (almost) spring. he was whistling his mating call so I believe he’s in the market for a mate. Click on the image to enlarge.
Since Verna and I both have some Irish heritage, we seldom fail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional Irish-style corned beef and cabbage dinner. Verna makes a delicious horseradish sauce to compliment the meat. We didn’t have any Irish beer, so I enjoyed my meal with a Samuel Adams Alpine Spring beer.
Hi – this is Cabela. Last night the Mama tucked me into my blankie when I was getting ready to take a nap while the hoomins were watching movies on TV. I like to nap and be close to my hoomins. 🙂
