tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post1332626524934214723..comments2024-02-23T06:20:54.048-08:00Comments on Life's Little Adventures: A Short MonthJim and Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-60906116382202498082017-04-25T19:19:53.578-07:002017-04-25T19:19:53.578-07:00SW Utah is on the short short list for fall!SW Utah is on the short short list for fall!Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418377332847937225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-90942236656859936002017-04-25T17:46:50.216-07:002017-04-25T17:46:50.216-07:00Beautiful views. Love those large creamy blooms! I...Beautiful views. Love those large creamy blooms! I grew up "dodging" those scary red hawks, fortunately I don't know anyone whose ever been stung!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-5813453229775724642017-04-23T08:06:12.913-07:002017-04-23T08:06:12.913-07:00It was so great to have a month with the two of yo...It was so great to have a month with the two of you. Glad the weather cooperated to allow for lots of pickleball and hikes. Have a wonderful summer, wherever your travels take you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-19318912320464421102017-04-22T18:29:21.816-07:002017-04-22T18:29:21.816-07:00Thanks goodness tarantula wasps aren't aggress...Thanks goodness tarantula wasps aren't aggressive. Looks like a good hike. At least you don't have to worry about snow at McDowell.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-60097505051738521062017-04-22T16:03:40.145-07:002017-04-22T16:03:40.145-07:00That was one ugly wasp. Glad you are getting every...That was one ugly wasp. Glad you are getting everything tuned up.Mike & Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715028795468185263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-58256745475729195402017-04-22T08:08:09.487-07:002017-04-22T08:08:09.487-07:00Jojoba is still in the running ;-) Jojoba is still in the running ;-) Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-41816604754554623572017-04-22T08:06:44.149-07:002017-04-22T08:06:44.149-07:00When we see a tarantula hawk we steer clear. Lucki...When we see a tarantula hawk we steer clear. Luckily our camera has a long zoom.<br />If the camphosts didn't have to clean the bathrooms at McDowell we would probably volunteer here. Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-32290065097627201362017-04-22T07:56:23.667-07:002017-04-22T07:56:23.667-07:00I was thinking thing as Lisa about hiking the PCT ...I was thinking thing as Lisa about hiking the PCT this year. Probably the worst year in a long time with all the snow. There is generally snow pack in a off year for snow. Hope they make it!<br /><br />It look like you had a lovely time in Jojoba, especially with LuAnn and Terry being there. Still thinking it could be your settling place one day?John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-3018232157049642642017-04-22T07:42:47.183-07:002017-04-22T07:42:47.183-07:00Tarantula hawk sounds like a bird not insect. It l...Tarantula hawk sounds like a bird not insect. It looks gross! <br />Looks like lovely weather. A beauty of a hike. <br />You two could be permanent residents of McDowell park. Lol. <br />where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-85639421784330350202017-04-22T07:15:07.877-07:002017-04-22T07:15:07.877-07:00McDowell feels like home to us, so we always look ...McDowell feels like home to us, so we always look for an excuse to come back!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-18688077671175295792017-04-22T07:14:06.201-07:002017-04-22T07:14:06.201-07:00We always enjoy having LuAnn and Terry as neighbor...We always enjoy having LuAnn and Terry as neighbors. And we would love to meet you two, also. One of these days!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-29265584210048372362017-04-22T06:14:18.006-07:002017-04-22T06:14:18.006-07:00Boy this seems like a tough year for doing a PCT t...Boy this seems like a tough year for doing a PCT through hike! I wish those folks the best, the snow pack in the Sierras is going to last a loooong time this year.<br /><br />You guys just can't get enough of McDowell! Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-47862736815209696012017-04-21T21:12:49.453-07:002017-04-21T21:12:49.453-07:00Lots of hiking trails....very nice photos. Time f...Lots of hiking trails....very nice photos. Time flies when you're having fun....and are busy!!Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-82016996562888967032017-04-21T20:13:45.395-07:002017-04-21T20:13:45.395-07:00Looks like you had a fun month of adventures at Jo...Looks like you had a fun month of adventures at Jojoba Hills, especially with great neighbors like LuAnn and Terry. :-) Too bad we won't see you in the PNW this summer. We'd like to figure out where we can meet up with you one of these days. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-28156272614295601122017-04-21T14:06:43.742-07:002017-04-21T14:06:43.742-07:00So sorry we missed you! Our plan at this point is ...So sorry we missed you! Our plan at this point is to spend a good part of the summer in CO. We've decided to skip the PNW this year. Maybe we'll see you in southern Utah in the fall??Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-47090663180154430572017-04-21T13:57:00.986-07:002017-04-21T13:57:00.986-07:00We were driving down to Anza Borrego and passed jo...We were driving down to Anza Borrego and passed jojoba hills and I told Rose we should lookup Jim & Gayle. She checked your blog and said you had scooted east as we arrived. Will have to wait for next time. <br /><br />We will be up in Oregon for July & August with no plans after that. Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418377332847937225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-50962648538677672282017-04-21T13:34:28.206-07:002017-04-21T13:34:28.206-07:00Love the pics of hiking trails.Love the pics of hiking trails.Barney, The Old Fat Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242837062100545160noreply@blogger.com