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Cat’s and Floods

Posted on Thursday July 25th, 2013 by | Comments Off on Cat’s and Floods

I am once again playing blog catch up, so here are some random pictures taken July 16/17 2013.

Sakura and Drew Brees being their normal, weirdo selves. Sakura must see what is in every closed door and Drew LOVES to shred newspapers. Ok, so does Sakura. They are really good about it most of the time. They will only attack paper we put on the floor. With just a few exceptions to that.

Cat’s are weird.

Some Flash Flood pics, this was the biggest flood we have had while here, but due to eating dinner it was 45 minutes or so after we heard the start of the flood before we had a chance to walk out to see what was going on.

This was the first time we had seen the water on the trail itself, but it had already receded back into the normal banks by the time we arrived.

The last pic I think I took on a morning walk, it had just rained, so it was really fresh and new smelling.

The contrast of what this preserve looked like 3 weeks ago to now is drastic. From dried dead brown, to over growing lush green. We have been mowing more and more in the past week and I will be doing some more after we close the gates for the day.

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Paton’s Bird House

Posted on Thursday July 25th, 2013 by | Comments Off on Paton’s Bird House

*Pictures taken July 15, 2013

I have wanted to mention this for 3 months or so.

Just down the road from the TNC is Paton’s Bird House. From my understanding, The Paton’s had so many bird feeders out for such a long time, like 30+ years, that it has become a Birder’s destination.

They have some awnings and benches/chairs set up in the back yard, there is no fee, but they do ask for donations for sugar and seed. They also ask that you sign in. You park outside the gate and walk around the right side of the house and you will see a few hundred birds all at once.

No exaggeration.

The Paton’s have both past away, and the house is for sale, but the State of Arizona and the daughter of the Paton’s want to only sell the house to a BIRDER who will keep the tradition of the birds going since it has become such a legendary birders stop, that the State has hired the current care taker, Larry Morgan, to take care of the birds until they find a buyer.

Larry Morgan is from Mississippi and is a very friendly and knowledgeable birder and we have always enjoyed our conversations with him.

We highly suggest stopping by here when in the area, its a easy way to see many birds of many kinds.

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Cat’s and Floods

Posted on Thursday July 25th, 2013 by | Comments Off on Cat’s and Floods

I am once again playing blog catch up, so here are some random pictures taken July 16/17 2013.

Sakura and Drew Brees being their normal, weirdo selves. Sakura must see what is in every closed door and Drew LOVES to shred newspapers. Ok, so does Sakura. They are really good about it most of the time. They will only attack paper we put on the floor. With just a few exceptions to that.

Cat’s are weird.

Some Flash Flood pics, this was the biggest flood we have had while here, but due to eating dinner it was 45 minutes or so after we heard the start of the flood before we had a chance to walk out to see what was going on.

This was the first time we had seen the water on the trail itself, but it had already receded back into the normal banks by the time we arrived.

The last pic I think I took on a morning walk, it had just rained, so it was really fresh and new smelling.

The contrast of what this preserve looked like 3 weeks ago to now is drastic. From dried dead brown, to over growing lush green. We have been mowing more and more in the past week and I will be doing some more after we close the gates for the day.

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Paton’s Bird House

Posted on Thursday July 25th, 2013 by | Comments Off on Paton’s Bird House

*Pictures taken July 15, 2013

I have wanted to mention this for 3 months or so.

Just down the road from the TNC is Paton’s Bird House. From my understanding, The Paton’s had so many bird feeders out for such a long time, like 30+ years, that it has become a Birder’s destination.

They have some awnings and benches/chairs set up in the back yard, there is no fee, but they do ask for donations for sugar and seed. They also ask that you sign in. You park outside the gate and walk around the right side of the house and you will see a few hundred birds all at once.

No exaggeration.

The Paton’s have both past away, and the house is for sale, but the State of Arizona and the daughter of the Paton’s want to only sell the house to a BIRDER who will keep the tradition of the birds going since it has become such a legendary birders stop, that the State has hired the current care taker, Larry Morgan, to take care of the birds until they find a buyer.

Larry Morgan is from Mississippi and is a very friendly and knowledgeable birder and we have always enjoyed our conversations with him.

We highly suggest stopping by here when in the area, its a easy way to see many birds of many kinds.

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More whacking

Posted on Saturday July 20th, 2013 by | Comments Off on More whacking

Today was my 4th day this week I’ve done ground maintenance.

Weed whacking, mowing, trimming tree’s, weeding, you name it, Ive done too much of it this week.

My hands, knees, back and shoulders ache, I have about two dozen mosquito bites and at least 1 ant bite.

I’m going to watch a movie and drink until it’s time for bed which will be earlier then normal.

Night all.

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