tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post243663038213176561..comments2024-03-29T00:14:52.325-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Cold and windy first day in the grasslandsDoug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-62682129412435638702020-03-31T22:48:53.510-05:002020-03-31T22:48:53.510-05:00I remember when an SX70 was a folding Polaroid cov...I remember when an SX70 was a folding Polaroid covered with genuine leather.I think I have 2 in my closet.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159288023048032948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-66117063878305165562020-03-31T15:21:20.185-05:002020-03-31T15:21:20.185-05:00Thanks Phil. I sometimes take picture vertically ...Thanks Phil. I sometimes take picture vertically with my camera and sometimes I crop. I use a a Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. I like it better it has a 65 x zoom so I don't have to change lenses for long shots.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-82385461648718898832020-03-31T15:12:03.398-05:002020-03-31T15:12:03.398-05:00Well hi Kristi. Yes they do. This is an open ran...Well hi Kristi. Yes they do. This is an open range cattle ranch. And I'm living in the middle of it. Beautiful area for cows and horses.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-3906895409468030792020-03-28T18:49:32.684-05:002020-03-28T18:49:32.684-05:00I really enjoy those cowboy silhouette signs, espe...I really enjoy those cowboy silhouette signs, especially how they handled the highlights in the "Welcome to Sonoita" sign. I clicked on it to enlarge, and noticed the long vertical format. Do you take your photos with a smart phone? Or what camera do you normally use? Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159288023048032948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-62538286429901028942020-03-28T18:35:45.531-05:002020-03-28T18:35:45.531-05:00Do cows just roam anywhere they want?Do cows just roam anywhere they want?Kristi Gibbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03343338856644755370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-73428579991405408542020-03-28T12:32:24.609-05:002020-03-28T12:32:24.609-05:00Thanks Elva. I just need to be careful with Yuma ...Thanks Elva. I just need to be careful with Yuma and look around to make sure none are around when I let him out. Otherwise, it's the leash :((Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-84855843557099281752020-03-28T12:30:56.590-05:002020-03-28T12:30:56.590-05:00Thanks Rick. I plan on hooking my larger propane ...Thanks Rick. I plan on hooking my larger propane heater to the main propane tank when I get home. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the Hurricane diesel heating system to work. I've got a manual with some troubleshooting idea I'm going to try today. If not, the green cannisters will do me till I get home.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-72507586185247657182020-03-28T12:27:13.658-05:002020-03-28T12:27:13.658-05:00Thanks Patsy. Wonder if you've ever visited t...Thanks Patsy. Wonder if you've ever visited the Empire Ranch. I made it through the 28 degree night fine with one bottle and my Buddy Heater. Last cold night thank goodness. I guess cold is relative :))Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-76342094808356686612020-03-28T12:23:55.013-05:002020-03-28T12:23:55.013-05:00Thanks Shirley. Only a few stores in town and I a...Thanks Shirley. Only a few stores in town and I asked at each and no one had any or knew of anyone that had some. :(( I love that picture too and the cowboy taking the cows home.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-12835240962924195822020-03-28T12:02:42.589-05:002020-03-28T12:02:42.589-05:00That one needs to as my header. It does look neat...That one needs to as my header. It does look neat. You may be right about rushing home. At least now I can move my home around to different places:))Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-29938183263446913852020-03-28T11:59:49.183-05:002020-03-28T11:59:49.183-05:00Luckily Yuma only looks at them. No barking. I...Luckily Yuma only looks at them. No barking. I'm sure it would be different if he was outside with them. Thankfully they dissappear soon. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-22880706631830828182020-03-28T11:56:48.648-05:002020-03-28T11:56:48.648-05:00You're right Moonfly. It does look like the ...You're right Moonfly. It does look like the Serengeti. Hopefully the WL is the only lion I see:)). Yuma does like it here, but if the cows are around I'll have to keep him on a leash. :((Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-60936743051525331262020-03-28T11:51:54.331-05:002020-03-28T11:51:54.331-05:00Thanks Nancy. Haven't seen any cows this mor...Thanks Nancy. Haven't seen any cows this morning:((. It's already warmed up nicely this morning. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-56433001168088509152020-03-28T11:50:17.729-05:002020-03-28T11:50:17.729-05:00I'm lucky I got here early Friday. A bunch of...I'm lucky I got here early Friday. A bunch of people poured in later. Pretty area with the wide views.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-83659499004473867952020-03-28T11:47:49.119-05:002020-03-28T11:47:49.119-05:00Sorry Jeff, but neither Yuma nor I are wine connoi...Sorry Jeff, but neither Yuma nor I are wine connoisseurs:)) We'll just explore. Weather is much better now.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-30226301775437500582020-03-28T11:45:38.858-05:002020-03-28T11:45:38.858-05:00Thanks Dolly. Yuma does want to "play" ...Thanks Dolly. Yuma does want to "play" with the cows but luckily they wander off pretty quickly. I like the Australian adventure Parker is on.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-50962483353665805392020-03-28T11:35:31.794-05:002020-03-28T11:35:31.794-05:00My cousin is spending her "at home time"...My cousin is spending her "at home time" looking at the cows behind her property....lol. Wonderful photos.Elva Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051805987335537961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-6908571529177845062020-03-28T10:52:58.448-05:002020-03-28T10:52:58.448-05:00Rather then going through all the One Pound Propan...Rather then going through all the One Pound Propane Canisters the first thing we did was buy an adapter hose and Twenty Pound Tank which lasted nearly a year when we were Fulltiming. Doing it again I would get a Ten Pounder or do like many others and have a connection added to the RV Propane System. <br />Next Fall when you return to RV Lifestyle in Quartzsite invest in a Hearth-Rite Heater. It sips Propane rather than guzzling it like the furnace.<br />Doing that will stop your need to hunt for the smaller containers.<br />As Steve said you are probably in the Safest places in the country at this time.<br />Like the scenery and pictures.<br />Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-48324827143729266942020-03-28T10:43:34.678-05:002020-03-28T10:43:34.678-05:00I love the metal works around Sonoita. Especially ...I love the metal works around Sonoita. Especially the cowboy on the hill. I take a picture each visit through.<br />Sorry about the propane bottles and the cold...........well, actually 50F sounds warm to me NOW! haha Take care, Doug.Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-77589326760116511792020-03-28T09:43:43.493-05:002020-03-28T09:43:43.493-05:00Too bad it was cold but it sure is beautiful where...Too bad it was cold but it sure is beautiful where you are! Love the metal sculptures too! Maybe a hardware store for propane? Love the windmill picture! Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-52782584071878344512020-03-28T08:46:54.187-05:002020-03-28T08:46:54.187-05:00Metal sculpture or not, awesome picture! I know yo...Metal sculpture or not, awesome picture! I know you talked about heading back in another week or so. I wouldn't be in a real hurry to get back. Right now everyone is suppose to shelter at home. I'm not sure how soon this will pass. Right now I'm working one day and then have two off. All State Farmers are working from home. Honestly you are probably in a pretty good position not being around people much. Stay safe. Hopefully the weather will warm up for you!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032662769509183250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-45393201149781477182020-03-28T08:46:25.485-05:002020-03-28T08:46:25.485-05:00I laughed when I read about the cows. I guess I w...I laughed when I read about the cows. I guess I will have to cross that spot off as a place to stay. One of my dogs would go crazy. He barks at a cow on TV. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346664966272697768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-22456327868836448772020-03-28T08:10:57.000-05:002020-03-28T08:10:57.000-05:00I really enjoy that area around Sonoita - it remin...I really enjoy that area around Sonoita - it reminds me of the Serengeti. And, it's a great place for Yuma to run like the Wind.! 🎃MoonFly13https://www.blogger.com/profile/00313609283143105489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-39428903283666677022020-03-28T07:48:36.827-05:002020-03-28T07:48:36.827-05:00Sorry for the chilly weather. It should warm up t...Sorry for the chilly weather. It should warm up this week and be nicer. That country is just so beautiful, I love it. Enjoy the moos!!!Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-72376317821969222612020-03-28T06:32:56.462-05:002020-03-28T06:32:56.462-05:00Have always loved the wide open spaces of the gras...Have always loved the wide open spaces of the grasslands with it's sweeping panoramic views. I think I know the exact spot you are in. Was always someone there when we were there.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.com