I want to take some self-portraits with my new camera.
A good morning to take photos of the crew and me
I want some photos of me with my crew. Hmm . . . . The boulders of the Alabama Hills will make a great backdrop. I put Bridget in place and turn to get Spike. As I walk back with Spike in my arms, Bridget acts like I’m going to hit her, lowers her head, and slinks off.
“C’mon, Bridge! Come back here!” I set Spike down and chase after Bridget. I catch her right before she ducks into her condo. “Okay, back you go. And stop being such a jerk.”
As I’m setting Bridget back in place in front of the rocks, Spike takes off.
“Spike!” He makes a dash for the PTV and scoots under. I crawl under and pull him out. He knows I’m not happy with him. Finally I get my uncooperative crew positioned where I want them in front of the rocks. “Okay, good. Now stay there. STAY.”
The camera is on the hood of the PTV, aimed perfectly.
The timer is set for a ten-second delay. I push the shutter button and race back to join the crew. Off they go! Spike darts to the right and Bridget to the left. Oh, for heaven’s sake. I look at the camera lens and try to put on a face that doesn’t reveal what I’m thinking . . . Would it kill those two to have their picture taken with me!
- rvsue without her canine crew
- Ya’ don’t mess with the Desert Woman.
“Gotcha, you little renegade!”
Sorry to brag, but the Perfect Tow Vehicle is perfect!
As you know, one reason I like a van for a tow vehicle is storage space. Today I made the PTV even better. I need a place to hang up clothes. The little closet in the BLT isn’t wide enough, and I have one of those hanging shoe compartment thingies in there anyway. I’m tired of going around wrinkled all the time! My clothes, I’m talking about my clothes . . . .
What would Casita people do without drapery hooks?
The other day while down at the Lone Pine hardware store, I buy a tension clothes rod. My plan is to run it across the back of the PTV. This is going to be great!
I put it up, hang my shirts, and watch it fall down. Then I come up with the bright idea of using drapery hooks in the PTV’s upholstery and a wire to hang the rod. I’ll have to see if it bangs around too much when the PTV is in motion. Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Bonus: The clothes will help keep the cool air up front in summer and the warm air up front in winter.
Nina comes by again!
Polly gets some attention from Nina while Spike waits his turn.
She gives me some print-outs of boondock suggestions. Very thoughtful and very much appreciated by me!
The canines have a good ol’-time together. I love to see Spike playing with another dog. He doesn’t run around like a nutcase the way he used to when he was younger. I miss seeing that. He starts to do a little scampering with Polly.
I wish Bridget were more playful. She takes life too seriously.
The Alabama Hills Camp has been a good one.
I was going to leave today (Sunday). I think I’ll wait until tomorrow morning. With a little luck the ranger won’t show up before then.
rvsue
rvsue and her canine crew 