As I prepare for my 6-week summer camping trip, my mind wanders again to the subject of safety. I also think about how to feed myself in an emergency situation, perhaps stranded after some natural disaster. If I trusted myself with a gun that would solve both problems. Last year I purchased two stun guns…
The camper lift system broke last month (the system that pops up the camper top) It went from this sad state: To this: The upper photo does not show how chewed up that aluminum piece was (where the new post goes in). Nice new aluminum trim, spring, and telescoping post.
I am unable to get out of town due to some work stuff, so I set up the popup in the driveway and hooked up the solar power system. It is humming away, charging the camper battery. Inside, I plugged the computer into the new 12V outlet and it charged up quickly. Hooking up the…
5/21/2014 Wheatland, WY Tornado and Extreme Hail B-Roll RAW: Intense Hail in Wyoming
Today I drive 90 miles each way to Scottsbluff, NE, for routine heart tests. I want to make sure my ticker is strong and healthy before I head to the wilderness during my summer sabbatical (it is). I went to Scottsbluff because when I searched for cardiologists at my insurance web site, it listed them…
The trip to get Half Moon went well and, on the way home I stopped at a local state park. Cool evening, perfect daytime temps. Lots of birds, including a nice flock of American Finches and manic Bank Swallows. A Killdeer worked hard to lure Tango and me from her nest. I…
In an hour I will drive south –3 hours– to Colorado to get my camper Half Moon from the shop. I am looking forward to having her back. The weather is perfect for camping so I will stop at one of my favorite reservoirs for a couple of nights. Tango can feel my excitement and…
This morning, Tango and I visited our favorite spot for a hike–Grayrocks Reservoir. Our corner of the world is greening up finally, even though the photos below do not look green compared to lush landscapes. We saw some interesting sights. First, I found bird prints nearly as big as my size 9 foot. I do not know…
I am smitten by fabrics, yarns, rugs, blankets, weavings–fibers in all their forms. I have collected a few quilts, blankets, and wall hangings..My favorite items are utilitarian textiles, which I find at yard sales and thrift stores. I especially love wool blankets, lace tablecloths, chenille spreads, and old linens. Sometimes, I create equally utilitarian items…
When I saw the Word of the Day – tarantism–I knew that tarantulas has to be involved. The definition: \TAR-uhn-tiz-uhm\ noun 1. a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula So what happened…