My Furry Friends

We're having someone come out to give us a price on some kind of a gate to keep the Javelina out of our front courtyard. I love those furry little critters, but they're really munching away on our nice cactus. When we have anything delivered by UPS or the Post Office, they have to cross two hurdles to get to the front door. They're really good about it, but the two ladders are getting a bit old. The Javelina are so cute, I just can't get that upset about them...afterall, we did move into their territory.

Sunset in the desert

You just can't beat Arizona sunsets. These pictures aren't the best, but I have an opportunity every night.....so I'll keep trying. It's never as dramatic as just sitting outside and watching the sun quickly sink.

Morning Walk

Since the cold I have doesn't want to leave my body I've been going for walks in the morning instead of running, swimming or working out. I decided to take my camera along today for a few pics. Kind of nice to slow down and notice things that I usually breeze by. I'm missing the swimming, especially since the water is always a nice 84 degrees. Can't wait till this pesky cold goes away.

Wild Art

Had a wonderful opportunity to meet two wild and crazy artists from the Adelaide area while in Australia. Bob and Kaylena are very active in the area as well as other parts of Australia. When Susi and I were invited over to their home, Kathy said "be sure and take your camera".

We sipped champagne as they took us on the tour of the three levels. Basement work area, main floor kitchen and catchall, 2nd level living area, complete with swing. Bob even played the wildly painted Grand Piano for us. It was a memorable visit. Two gracious and wonderful new friends.

Home again...home again

I've actually been home for a few days, but this is my first somewhat spunky day. My flights back from Australia went smoothly, but I really didn't sleep much so I think I was awake about 30 some hours.

What fun we had. I finally got to meet baby James and I hadn't seen Carly in quite a while either. We had quite a few eating fests, everything from Mexican to Italian to Indian to Thai. Lots of good Australian wine and also lots of good Australian beer.

The trip to Perth was great. We explored the beautiful wine country to the south and did some walks along the shore of the Indian Ocean. Even saw some whales in their resting area out at sea.

Managed to find some nice yarns to bring home and left quite a few knitted gifts with folks over there. Slowly getting back into the swing of things at home in Tucson. Another great sister trip!

Off I go.......

After a busy four days, I'm packed and pretty much ready to go. Spring in Australia will be coolish and rainy according to the forecast. Very pleasant here in Tucson. I'll be missing some good fall weather, but the sister get togethers are outstanding! I'm excited to also finally see Perth.

Tomorrow is the tour of the west coast before I finally depart from San Francisco. A little wine and a sleeping pill and hopefully I'll wake up a couple hours before we land. Just hope I'm not too spaced out and forget to put my knitting in my checked bag at customs. No needles on Qantas.

Off I go for I'm sure will be a very busy few weeks. Nonstop fun is always good.

Fall in the Northwoods

Back in Tucson after 12 quick and chilly days in the northwoods. Lost Lake was beautiful as ever, just didn't have much in the way of sunshine for pics of the wonderful fall color. Had an unplanned stop in Minneapolis on the way there.....so guess that means a trip to the Mall of American....I was good and actually didn't buy much of anything. I did pick up some nice yarns in Wisconsin, naturally.

Now I have four crazy days till I leave for Australia. Off and running.....