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Saguaro Cactus

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February 24, 2013

I find the Saguaro Cactus intriguing. As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I thought this three armed cactus was a fabrication of cartoonists. I remember watching cartoons like the Road Runner, Huckleberry Hound, and of course Bugs Bunny. The background contained scenes of Red Rock, Cactus, and the…

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Goodbye Cave Creek!

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February 20, 2013

You know the saying, “all good things must come to an end”? Our time in Arizona is nearing an end. Tuesday we pulled out of Cave Creek Regional Park and headed south toward Tucson. Our time at this regional park was most enjoyable and the fact that our son lives…

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Arizona

Back on the Trails

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February 18, 2013

Al and I are finally feeling like ourselves again. That nasty crud that went around seemed to linger with a cough and lack of energy. That being said, it felt wonderful to get back out on the trails…..hike more than thirty minutes that is. Cave Creek Regional Park has some…

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Dining – Western Style

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February 14, 2013

Valentine’s Day; a time for flowers, chocolates, and dining out. This seems like the perfect time to talk about a couple of eating establishments Al and I happen across during our travels. Mind you, these are not your normal run of the mill type of places, but rather unique or shall I…

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Small World

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February 12, 2013

It’s time to take Bear for a walk. It’s Christmas Eve at Cave Creek Regional Park and it’s a gorgeous, sunny, and warm day. As I walk around the campground, I enjoy looking at the various license plates. I come across a rig with Colorado plates. I wave to the…

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Ageing Gracefully

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February 10, 2013

I initially wrote this post while we were still camped in the boonies near Quartzsite. Ever write a post that you wonder whether or not to post? Well that’s this one. I had it scheduled then took it down, Trashed it then brought it back. After running into a couple…

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Desert Dwelling

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February 6, 2013

There are pros and cons to just about anything in life and that definitely applies to living in the desert southwest. First let me start by saying, the desert is not for everyone. For some folks it’s an acquired taste, there are those that fall in love, and for others they…

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More on Quartzsite

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February 1, 2013

As I stare off in the distance, I see a total of two RV’s. My what a difference in just a few short days. The RV’s started pulling out Sunday and a steady stream continued Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday morning there’s three of us left at the party. Al and I were…

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Rock Capital of the World

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January 30, 2013

Quartzsites’ motto…. The Rock Capital of the World. This sleepy little desert town with a population slightly over 3,000 turns into a thriving metropolis each year during the months of January and February. Well over a million tourist’s cycle through Quartzsite for the numerous Gem and Mineral Shows, Rummage Sales, and the…

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The Quartzsite Experience

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January 28, 2013

The “Quartzsite experience” had never been on our must do list, but after several recommendations and urgings from friends we decide it’s a go. Besides we didn’t have any other immediate plans in mind. Initially we thought, “Okay, after 5 days we’ll leave. That’ll probably be plenty of time to…

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