Life in the desert

Hi all,
Just another update in the life of a desert rat. Yesterday while cleaning the back courtyard, Bob found a rattle snake curled up taking a snooze in a pile of leaves. I thought he was just messing with one of his buddies when I heard him ask who to call to get rid of a rattler. Silly me!!! After spending so many years living in Alaska I am not used to looking for snakes, but, believe me that has changed. I had been standing almost on top of him and didn't even see him, nor him me. Not sure who would have been the most scared. Anyway, the proper procedure is to call the fire dept. and they will come get them. Stay tuned for more in the life of,
The Desert Rat

Tombstone, AZ

Hi all. Bob took me along with a couple of his friends from Seattle on a sightseeing trip to Tombstone. It was a lovely day and a nice tour. They were having Old West Days with the shootout and live music and a lot of people dressed in period clothes. It was pretty fun and not so awfully hot. We wondered around town for a while then had lunch before starting home taking the scenic route.

Tombstone graveyard. Graves of those killed at the O K corral.

the reason we go to Mexico

Hi gang,

Latest update. As you probably know we made it to Green Valley on Wed. after a lovely drive from Las Vegas. The weather was warm and sunny, but, quite windy, on trip, but has been just perfect since we got here. Sunny and in 80s and low 90s and no wind. We have been busy getting things in order and settled in and have done some wining and dinning as well. This morning Bob disconnected his old computer and stored it so I have a nice place for mine. While he did that I went to a local parade dedicated to all the volunteers in the area. It has been going on every year for 43 years and is just a hoot. Along with the parade are other fair like events going on like art show at one of the mall parking lot, flower shows, etc. Just good old fashioned fun.

I took a few pictures just to give you some idea of the kind of things they do. Unfortunately, my camera batteries died so I missed the really good stuff, maybe next year. I hope I do this right. There are a few of cars and old tractors for Papa Chet and a school band for the girls.

On the road again

An update of "travels with Grandma". Bob and I left town again on Sat. morning after a wonderful birthday Fri. We were planning to stay the night in Ely, but, we were just ahead of a pretty ugly storm and it was early so we decided to truck it on into Las Vegas. It was real windy, but , otherwise a pretty day after got past Ely. We had seen cars with several inches of snow piled on them headed north which was why we decided to get out of there. Anyway, we made it here with no problem and are going to head on to Green Valley on Wed. morning.
Will keep you all posted.
Love to all.

Hi All!

Hi ,
For those who haven't heard, grandma has a sweetheart (Mike refers to him as my latest victim) and is going to run away again. I will be living in Ariz. for the most part, but, will journey from there to here instead of the other way around. He is arriving in town today and is looking forward to meeting as many of you as he can while we are still here. We are planning on leaving probably this weekend and drive to see Pat for a few days then on to Green Valley. Will keep you all updated. I am very HAPPY.
Love you all