Monday, December 7, 2020

Cloudy but warm Day

 Started my day around 8:30 and it was much warmer outside than inside so I immediately opened the windows and door to let the warmth inside.  For the first day I could see clouds moving in and they are calling for more this afternoon, but the temperature is to get to 75 so it will be a warm one.

I am in a rut with my mornings.  By the time I get through my crackers, two cups of coffee, either eggs or cereal and then my half grapefruit and orange while basking in the morning sunshine it is noon before I'm done with breakfast.  I know a lot of people are go getters in the morning, but I'm not one of them.

Well anyway!  After I fiddled with the front TV and the bedroom TV to get them both working properly, Yuma wanted to go for a walk.  By this time it is 2 o'clock.

Decided to drive the complete scenic drive around the mountain to Ajo and make a stop at the nice park in town that has real green grass.  

While driving along the drive I decided to stop and let Yuma run in the wild since he will have to be leashed in town.  Here are some views.

Stopped just off the main road and parked so I could get some exercise along with Yuma.  We walked up this dirt road towards the mountain.

Once we got as I high as I cared to go, I took pictures of the view around me.





It's been awhile since I've used my uphill muscles and they need to be strengthened, that's for sure.


Made it back to the Jeep finally.  And off we go to greener grasses.

As I rounded the mountain into Ajo the road turned to asphalt.  On the right in the distance is the huge open pit with tailings piled everywhere.  See it better when I take you to the pit some other day.



I'll let someone tell me what bird this is.  Looking at Google I could only come up with a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.  Saw it on a bench at the park.

Yuma enjoyed his walk and sniffed every bush and post and wall and bench he came to.  Hope he's happy.


As I was leaving the park, I took pictures of two wall murals.  The bottom one is a beautiful mural of Black Mountain.

Around 4 o'clock when we got home and it was dinner fixing time.  Getting better at this and was finishing dinner before dark.  Still 72 out so Yuma and I took a nice walk as it got dark.  Only made 6500 steps today but with the up and down felt like more.  

It is time for writing my blog and then dessert before settling down for a little TV.  This is a grand life and I'm thankful for it.  Today is the 79th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack and I pause to think of all those that lost their lives that day.  My Dad was 21 and joined the Air Force soon after.

See you later.

21 comments:

  1. Sounds like you and Yuma had a nice day. Lots of pretty pictures. Very beautiful bird. I'm sure you're loving the beautiful weather.

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    1. Thanks Dolly. Today was quite warm but because of the clouds it felt very comfortable.

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  2. Sounds like good days now....thanks for your photos and narrative! I'm going to look up Ajo. Not that I'm likely to go, but it looks like my kind of country.

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    1. Thank you Judith. Ajo is a beautiful area and warm like Yuma but without the crowd. It does have history that you'll enjoy reading about.

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  3. Looking forward to visiting Ajo area next month, wishing I was there now. Enjoy your photos and views of the area. I am thinking that is a Western Bluebird, female. Could be wrong.

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    1. Thanks Kevin. I know a lot of folks wait till after Xmas to make their trips south. Ajo is a beautiful area. Have you been here before? I believe you're right about the blue bird. Thanks.

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    2. Yes, we come to the Ajo/OPCNM area every year for a week or two. We enjoy spending time at OP and exploring the roads of the area.

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  4. Since you are Retired you are entitled to having a relaxed kind of morning any time you want.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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    1. You're right Rick. I'm sure my northern habits will change though as I stay here longer. Hopefully I become more energetic. Can't let old age overtake me. :)

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  5. Just caught up with your blog since you left home. It's good to see you posting again!

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    1. Glad to see you and Dean are seeing some of the Midwest. I may soon bite the bullet and start paying park fees and stay closer to home for my travels. Hope you enjoy my adventures here in Ajo.

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  6. A day of hiking .. doesn't get much better!!

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    1. True. Just glad Yuma gets me out and moving. I'm sure I'll become more active soon. Old habits die hard. :)

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  7. How gorgeous it is where you are! Looks so relaxing and inviting! Love the murals there. We talked about Pearl Harbor yesterday too..

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  8. Thank you Shirley. Dad actually joined the Army Air Corp before there was an Air Force. He stayed in the Service as a pilot and left as a Major. Flew a bomber over Europe during the war. Glad he came back or I wouldn't be here :)

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  9. Beautiful area. I hope to see it one day. I'm glad there are other people that are slow movers in the morning....just like Jerry and me.

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    1. You are so close. You and Jerry need to drive over here someday. Have you ever been to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?

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  10. I'm a bit surprised you do not have more RV companions there. I know the Canadian Snowbirds are missing, but SoCal is pretty much closed. You show off Ajo as an island paradise.

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    1. There are lots to do here with the Organ Pipe Cactus Monument near by and all the mountains and desert with beautiful Cactus at your door step. And great weather!

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  11. On our very first venture to the Southwest it was Why Arizona where we finally slowed down enough to really begin enjoying the whole Southwest experience.

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    1. I usually stop in Tucson to fill up and get ready for the final stop in Ajo. Getting to be a routine.

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