Springtime in AZ! (pt.1)
A weekend at the ranch is all about refreshment and recharging. By leaving on Thursday, we had an extra day to fool around, hike, explore, and relax, and it was…
The Siren Song of The Ranch
Six months... that's the hiatus between Nettie's spring ranch trip and this one. There has been a tremendous lot going on here at home during that stretch, so I was…
Taking Advantage
A quiet weekend at home is afoot, while my younger kiddos and their dad are trotting around the White Mountains having endless good times. (Except for the boy, who does…
Monday – Final Drive and Photo Op
Once again, returning to the cabin and a luncheon of tuna on Nettie Bread was a relief, as our morning Explore, though finally successful, was much longer than anticipated. The…
Monday – Hope Springs Eternal
Monday morning dawned bright and early, and with it came the delightful prospect of an Explore. Paul spent some time examining his topo maps and having Geneva write coordinates on…
Sunday – Drive & Dinner Party & My Lumber Jack
Sunday afternoon -- just enough time after the shooters were done shooting to do a little drive time with Megs and Geneva. Naturally, we had to take pictures of our…
Sunday – Shoot ‘Em Up!
Sunday afternoon I did not go shooting. WHY???? I will tell you why. Because I don't care for rifle shooting that requires me to plunk myself down in the dirt…
Sunday – Lunch Time
Sunday morning -- no need to make breakfast, just get up, get shiny, and drive into town for mass. We did take a little side-excursion on the way, just to…
Saturday Afternoon – Inside, Outside, and Back Inside
Our morning excursion took the wind out of me more than the rest of the crew, so after a well deserved tuna salad lunch, I could only take a nap. …