Sunday, March 29, 2020

Lazy Sunday

Location:  Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Arizona

Slept well last night and it was 48 degrees at 8:30 this morning and sunny.  Didn't need any heat but I did run out of propane for the grill last night, so glad I got a supply.

I finally put everything away in the WL.  I have been lazy putting things back in their place lately, so today was the day.  

 Yuma and I have taken several walks around the area, but didn't go anywhere today.  Did spot a hill with several burrows in it.  I assume it is a prairie dog mound, but I've never seen a prairie dog around here.  Maybe soon.
This afternoon, I decided to cook two hamburger patties, one for Yuma and one for me.  I bought a package of four patties while in Tucson to cook on the grill.  I must say the hamburgers came out perfect.  I didn't know grilling was so easy.  I grilled back when the kids were young, but it has been many years since those days.

It got up to 68 today and felt so nice, I decided to just lie around home and enjoy the day.  No cows nearby but I could hear them off in the distance calling to each other.

You will get tired of seeing pictures of the mountains but they are just so beautiful I can't help myself.  Unfortunately, the camera can't catch what I see.
WL with the Whetstone Mountains.


Mustang Mountains with the WL.


Whetstone Mountains.


Southern end of the Whetstone Mountains.
While laying on my lounge chair, Yuma started barking.  When I looked out I saw a dog and two riders.  I asked if I could take a picture and they posed and then they were on their way.


As dusk came, the grass looks so golden.
Mustang Mountains.

This evening it was The Walking Dead on TV.  Just had to run outside to get a few sunset pictures while watching it.

Had such a late lunch, I think I'll just have a salad and dessert.  Going to be warmer again tonight.  Just love not being chilled in the evening before bed.  When I get home, I'll work on figuring out how to get the heater in the WL working, so I won't have this problem next winter.

See you later.
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22 comments:

  1. Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)March 29, 2020 at 10:02 PM

    I bet the cowboys were looking for that bull!!! Beautiful pictures.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 29, 2020 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks Lorne. Don't think they wanted anything to do with that bull:))

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  2. Dolly LaningMarch 29, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    It sounds like avery relaxing day on the grassy plains. I'm glad its getting warmer for you. Where were the riders from? The ranch? Yuma was probably glad to see a friend. Lovely pictures.Another wonderful sunset.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 29, 2020 at 10:43 PM

      Thanks Dolly. I think they came into the ranch with the horses to just ride the plains. Yuma wanted to go play but wasn't a good idea with horses around.So glad it is warm too.

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  3. Rick and Kathy RousseauMarch 29, 2020 at 10:34 PM

    We had a Snake Mound like that behind our RV in La Posa South.
    Glad you had a nice day
    Those were just riders passing through. They didn't have any Lariats with them.
    Beautiful Pictures.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 29, 2020 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks Rick. The riders were a man and woman with their dog just enjoying a day of riding on the plains. You're very observant.

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  4. Al BossenceMarch 30, 2020 at 5:47 AM

    One of the greatest things about the Southwest is it's diversity. Deserts, Mountains, Forests, Lakes, access to the Pacific Ocean, Sweeping Grasslands, etc. etc. The list goes on and on. In my opinion the Great American Southwest has always been the best place to spend the winter........bar none.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 8:31 AM

      I agree Al. I've lived in Florida for a number of years and it has it5good points but nothing like the great southwest.

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  5. Cheri (Blackledge) PeineMarch 30, 2020 at 5:56 AM

    More beautiful pictures of the area! How interesting to have riders pass by you. It was nice of them to let you take pictures. We really loved the southwest and I hope we return again.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you Cheri. This is a very pretty place and horse riders are around quite often. Great place for it.

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  6. Nancy KissackMarch 30, 2020 at 7:48 AM

    Nice hackamores!! (bridles on the horses) I do like to see them riding with those rather than horrible bits that hurt their mouths. And what a gorgeous place to ride for hours and see hardly anyone!! Heading your direction this week if you need anything.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      I don't know much about horses or their gear. But I did know that the metal bits were very uncomfortable. Glad to know of hackamores. Don't need anything but would enjoy meeting you. A visit would be great.

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  7. Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)March 30, 2020 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful pictures again, love the sunset photos and the riders look truly western.
    Hackamores! Nancy took the words out of my mouth! haha, no not really I've even heard that word, glad she explained. :D
    Continue to enjoy the warm weather, getting used to your Weber Q.

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 8:49 AM

      Thanks Patsy. I'm like you. Never been around horses and never ridden one. A mule once but that's it.

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  8. Ken and ShirleyMarch 30, 2020 at 8:25 AM

    We say that alot that pictures don't do justice but I'm thinking yours are pretty darn close! Sure looks like a beautiful place to ride horses! Glad you are enjoying your Weber Q!

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 8:47 AM

      Thanks Shirley. The Weber Q sure beats eating TV dinners like i did for years. This is horse riders heaven. Miles and miles of grasslands.

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  9. Jeff PierceMarch 30, 2020 at 9:02 AM

    Great sunset pictures, worth running outside for the photos.

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  10. Elva ShannonMarch 30, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    How fun to have "visitors". That was different. First the bull and now horseback riders. I love Al's tribute to the beautiful Southwest. Made me think "wow"....so very true. Have another awesome day!

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    1. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 7:39 PM

      Thanks Elva. Yuma and I do get our share of visitors. Al does love the southwest. Surprised he sold his place in Congress.

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  11. GaelynMarch 30, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    You are in a gorgeous place. Love those golden grasses and the distant mountains. Bonus to get horse riders coming through. Was hard to leave Darby this morning.

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  12. Doug LaningMarch 30, 2020 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks Gaelyn. Heading slowly north now. I'm thinking the weather is warming quickly now and you'll enjoy the drive. Drive careful.

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