Monthly Archives: February 2012

Lazy days on BLM land at Congress, AZ

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Around 3 a.m. I wake up feeling cold.  Bridget is sleeping next to me, and Spike is curled up on the cushion I placed on the floor last night.  Flicking on the light, I make sure Spike’s still under the … Continue reading →

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A transient finds a new home near Congress, Arizona

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The crew and I are northward bound! We’re on Highway 85 when we approach a checkpoint.  A young, uniformed man waits for me to stop at the rumble strips.  I bring down my window and say hello.  He’s curious about the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Darby Well!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Today is a prepare-to-move day.  I gather up our bedding and dirty clothes and drive us down to the laundromat.  Clean laundry will give us a fresh start at our new camp.  Bridget and Spike recognize the place and are happy to … Continue reading →

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How to have a good time at the auto repair shop, plus rvsue’s culinary magic

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

There’s just one problem with our new leash law. Putting on of the black suits signals the crew it’s walk time.  I want Bridget and Spike to get their business done pronto and come back inside so I can fix my coffee.  … Continue reading →

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Spike is the boss of me.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

This morning Spike wants OUT while my head is still on my pillow.   Bridget is cuddled next to me.  What a warm little muffin you are, little girl. Spike obviously has to go out.  “Okay!  Okay!” I rush to dress.  He continues … Continue reading →

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Finding a nest for a fiberglass egg

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

People who camp a lot or live fulltime in an rv develop their own style and priorities.  For instance, how do you position the rig in a campsite?  When in a campground with defined parking places, there isn’t much choice.  … Continue reading →

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Desert living

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

The crew and I stop at the plaza in downtown Ajo.   I’ve filled up the water jugs at the spigot in front of the Chamber of Commerce and now I want to check my mail.   The post office is … Continue reading →

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High pressure to no pressure

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

In spite of the cold wind that’s blowing across the Sonoran this early morning, Spike, Bridget, and I enjoy a long walk. We’ve spent a lot of time inside the past few days in order to keep out of the … Continue reading →

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Birds and buying

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I sit outside the open door so I can hear the coffee perking.  Ooh, that sun feels good!  Spike and Bridget agree with me. It’s warmer outside the BLT this morning, than inside.  I sprinkle more birdseed on the ground under … Continue reading →

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Then and now

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Spike’s got his energy and can-do spirit back. He barks and hops and fake-growls at me until I grab the black suits and leashes.  “Spike!  We already went on a long hike this morning!”  He insists.   I guess he wants … Continue reading →

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