SWF – Sky watching from the Weavers
Mike watching the sky while on yesterday’s hike into the Weaver Mountains. More about that in previous post. To view more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by...
View ArticleMWT – Placerita Arizona
Thursday afternoon we took a little drive into the eastern Weaver Mountains where Mike showed me the old town site of Placerita. Placerita Gulch, located east of Kirkland Junction, was the site of gold...
View ArticleSWF – Stormy sky over the Weaver Mountains
On the drive home from Grand Canyon storm clouds came and went along the way. To view more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by clicking here.The post SWF –...
View ArticleBack to Yarnell sunset
No matter where I travel, it’s great to be back home for sunset. To view more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by clicking here. This is my 900th post. I can...
View ArticleHighway 89 5th Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, November 5th in Peeples Valley and Yarnell located on Highway 89 many local people set up their tables of yard sale goods on the sidewalks in both towns. This is what we woke up to Saturday...
View ArticleAnother glorious Yarnell sunset
In less than 15 minutes the sunset sky show changes it’s quality of light and color. And it only takes a little cloud to bring on the show. To view more skies from around the world, or to share your...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day hike OR Life’s a balancing act
I love being able to hike right outside my door. Well, actually we usually drive the 1.5 miles to park near the gate, then off we go, up into the Weaver Mountains. I know I’ve posted before about...
View ArticleYarnell – Where the desert breeze meets the mountain air
While Mike has been visiting the last month we drove up and down the Yarnell Hill a lot, or so it seems. It’s a great drive 2500 feet up a very curvy road. But please use caution, this road sees a lot...
View ArticleThrift Store Thursday–Never enough jewelry
You can always find thrift store treasures, antiques and more at Patty and Sons in Yarnell, Arizona. I love to stop in to look over her stuff, especially the jewelry. This sterling silver cuff with...
View ArticleFall walk in the Weaver Mountains
I really need to clear my head and rejuvenate my spirit. Ideas of where to travel this winter spin in my head, Central America or Africa. So why not a walk in my own backyard to think. It’s looking a...
View ArticleYarnell Hill Fire takes lives of 19 firefighers
We all grieve over the loss of 19 young firefighters who died trying to protect our little town from the Yarnell Hill Fire. Photo by Samantha Wing Everyone I know there seems to be safe as the...
View ArticleThe Yarnell Hill Fire: some losses should never happen
The Yarnell Hill Fire caused loss of lives, homes and possessions, all precious in their own way. The question is, should this have happened? Photo from AZ State Air Attack plane on 06/29/13 In the...
View ArticleBeauty amongst the devastation of Yarnell fire
I had to see it although I wasn’t sure I wanted to. Yet there is beauty to the land amongst the devastation of the Yarnell fire. It is spotty with some homes singed, others flattened and some still...
View ArticleSifting through the ashes Yarnell fire
Yavapai County is offering a lot of help for residents to clean up after the Yarnell fire. For us uninsured renters they will scoop up the mess and haul it away. I asked to have the tin storage shed...
View ArticleBack to Yarnell sunset
No matter where I travel, it’s great to be back home for sunset. To view more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by clicking here. This is my 900th post. I can...
View ArticleWater in the wash
It’s rare for me to see water in the wash I live next to in Yarnell, Arizona. I’m not here during summer monsoons. And try not to be here when snow may be melting. But after a couple days of pretty...
View ArticleYarnell Car Show brings back memories
With over 250 entries the first Yarnell Car Show had almost more cars than town. The population of Yarnell at last census was about 800, after the 2013 fire destroyed over 100 homes the population is...
View ArticleBack to Yarnell
A decision has finally been made and I’m going back to Yarnell for the winter. But first I have to remove the camper from the truck so I can tow the 5th-wheel. So, I’m driving back to Yarnell today...
View ArticleCaretaking a friend and watching the Yarnell skies
December 6-18, 2016 My dearest friend Berta had a long overdue knee replacement December 6th so I’ve parked the truck camper in her driveway. When I’m not helping her, or playing on the computer, I’ve...
View ArticleMe, and the Full Cold Moon in Yarnell
I haven’t done much since returning to Yarnell, especially taking photos. Oh, a few of my view and can’t resist Berta’s pretty flowers and her cat. I was hoping for some fun with the rising of the...
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