I'M Gonna Get It!

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I remembered to catch Irene when she wasn"t being camera shy. She is forever working on the plants around here. These are the grape vines on my back porch, I pruned them back last week, or so I thought. She really does have the "Green Thumb". Can't wait for things to get started around here. I will find out if she's reading the blog if she prunes me with those things!



Kings Bit of Dash-( K-D ), has really calmed down. The wind was ferocious Tuesday. I stayed in the house reading most of the day, although there were a few times I just had to get out. Leave Me Alone policy still in effect!




Here's Easter getting ready for his Early afternoon nap, has to do that before his Mid and Late afternoon naps. Leave Me Alone!



As everyone can see we like to take it easy around here.

I would like to start the fire, but this wind is too much today, even a horse knows when to "Bush UP" and turn his tail to the wind.

"Bushing Up" now, talk to you later----------Mikey.

Be It Ever So!

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Never get tired of looking around my back yard. Even though many have heard me say "It's not what I do see, It's what I don't see." Living in the city was fun, but I have had enough fun.
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I never get enough of Mt. Charleston when there is snow. We like to keep the snow where we can keep an eye on it. The alfalfa fields are starting to come on now.

Good thing, this is all I have left, don't know if it's enough, you know how I am.
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This photo was inspired by Dawn Marie, mainly for optical illusion purposes. Like to keep having fun, I don't believe my old truck could get this job done.



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Still haven't fed these guy's since the last remark. Anyway we are getting more insects now that the weather is warming up. They can eat bug's. See the Victory Garden?

Fresh batch of limb's for the Bird Habitat.



The quail may come back since the Coyotes were here all winter. They look well fed! I don't see many cats around lately!

Too early and warm for a fire right now, but will see you there soon-------Mikey.

P.S. Love You Mom!

Trip-1,Trip-2

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Last week my brother, Pat and I made a trip down into Arizona. Since Pat was doing all the driving it left me to my own devices to pass the time. Usually it would consist of bantering between us, but I really wanted something more out of this trip than that.



I spent a few years in Arizona as a young man, and I can say I have covered a vast majority of this state several times.




As we covered the ground and went through different places on our route I would explain little things I could remember as they popped into my mind. It surprised even me how much I had forgotten about those years.

So many experiences good and not so good, just part of living.

Like now, the new construction of the bridge over Hoover Dam this gave me pause to consider the First Trip I can remember. My brother and I were going to live in Idaho. I was 6 years old and I remember seeing Hoover Dam at that time, this was one of my earliest recollections. Call that Trip-1.

I believe this trip will be one that will be impossible to forget, but I may never drive over the dam again, we never know. I'll call this Trip-2.

Sometimes it's good to let someone else drive for you. Gives you time to remember the best of life.

Well Easter gave me a 3-second hug when I finally got home, then about a 10-minute chewing out for not being there. I didn't get mad at him though. I just fed him something then went to start the fire, see you there soon ---------Mikey

LMA-Spring is Near

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Finished cutting up the last of the X-mas tree. Going to have to stack it up soon. As you can see Brian the "wood cutter" is doing his thing. Along with the chunks he is cutting, which are the best pieces for cooking and smoking, we have a few large bags of wood ribbon for fire starter.




I really don't want to leave this stuff too close to the fire in case the wind blows a spark over there. Besides the LMA G-dorm wants fresh bedding too.




As you can see in the back ground our victory garden has been prepared. We have enough ribbon to shade the edges providing water retention and weed suppression. Intensive planting will do the rest.

To me Spring is the best time of year, perhaps that's why I named my partner Easter. In a matter of weeks the preps of late winter will help these life cycles start their seasons anew. As always time marches on.




I used to try and help him, until he explained that he didn't want to worry about where his saw blade was, as long as nobody is near him he has less chance for an accident. That's good with me, I'll help later!





One thing about me, the fascination with wood grain, infinite variations, distinct and unique, visually I get lost in the most beautiful textures. I believe this one should be spared the fire.

Well it looks like it's about my turn to help, want to have the bedding cleaned up and spread around before it gets too late.

Planning on a nice fire tonight, thinking of you all------Mikey

Keep Going

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. Monday was threatening rain, so I went out to Two Hawks Ranch in the morning, needed to buy some hay. Didn't have much of a plan when I left the LMA. One stop at the Post Office first then to the store for sandwich makings and coffee, never want to go out in the desert without something to fall back on.









Clark Mt. to the south, I work about seven miles from here if you travel over the left side of the photo. Not recommended for daily commute. From the looks of things they may have been right about rain today, also a cold wind.









To the west we have a closer view of Kingston Mt. I ride Easter towards this, way too far for a one day ride unless your horse is in great shape. "That's right Mikey the horse needs to be in shape."

. I thought this was supposed to be cowboy country.

. Just to make sure,I wasn't mistaken took another look on Tuesday. Had to get away for awhile anyhow. Sometimes it's better to roam around some while you are thinking of things.

That or a nice fire---------------Mikey

Cabin Fever this week!

It's not very often I get photo ops. like this. My BlackBerry is not quite up to the task of landscape shots, but we go with what we have right now. Saturday night while coming over Columbia pass after work, this view should be shared.

I know there is enough imagination out there to enhance this mentally.

Here's a shot from my front porch of Kingston Mt. It is part of California's wilderness area. Normally appearing black, that's why I thought this photo was a rare chance. I took more "but" no need to drag on about it.

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We had plenty of wind; rain; snow; sunshine; dust devils; you name it. At least two days of drizzle made the ground moist without very much standing water, the front yard is getting some green fuzz, might be grass!

Better get a fire started while I can------------Mikey.

Dogs Life Continued

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I hope someone remembers the early (Pre. 21st century Mikey) photos circulated with Easter and I napping in the front pasture together. It's hard to take that shot by myself. The last time I remember taking a nap on Easter was Thanksgiving day 2007. Poor Old Boy sure lives a dogs life doesn't he I just love it out here when everybody is following the LMA mantra. So ashamed of myself having a thought of disturbing him. Must be a residual from my younger days, I thought life was supposed to be exciting 24-7. Thankfully I,m over that now.

Speaking of relaxing, here's something that I want to share with you, here's how Easter relaxes when he is vertical. The vernacular term for this is "Slip Shot". For some reason it also reminded me of a relaxing technique I learned from Kathleen, when we were still in High School, crossing your little toes, love it.

He has done this all the time I've owned him, some people question the condition of the foot when observed, guaranteed sound on this one.

Well maybe to much relaxing is called something else, Ah Hem, I believe there are a few more of those sticker grass things over by what's left of my Apple Tree.

Enjoy and relax, Life is too short------------Mikey.