Cap'n Bob & the Damsel

Retirement

Monsoon Day

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Contrary to forecast for 105° and mostly sunny, the weather has been rain, thunder and lightening and gusty winds since noon today. The rain has been heavy at times and the clouds to the south have all but cut out satellite TV.

The closest lightning strike so far today was about a half mile away according to the time from flash to report. It is after 3PM now and the thunderclaps and rain continue. Looking at the radar on the NWS, it appears to be one big stationary mass of precipitation. “Little” Casandro wash, the road in front of our house is flowing with the runoff from the canyon to the west.

And, of course, the rain flushes out the anthills. I took the Ortho sprayer out a few minutes ago and laid a band across entrances to the patio, house and garage.

In spite of all this, we still love our little desert home.

15 Jul 2013 by Arizona Environment Retirement

Summer Sunset

Summer Sunset

We are indeed blessed that we can witness the majesty of our beautiful desert environment on a daily basis. This gorgeous sunset marked the end of yet another wonderful day of retirement in our dream home. Click on the image to enlarge.

29 Jun 2013 by Arizona Environment Photography Retirement

A Visit to the Spa

Los Caballeros Spa

Congratulations to Damsel on her first visit to the Los Caballeros Spa. She richly deserved a pleasurable manicure, pedicure and facial after her first couple of seasons in the high desert. Her report on the care and pampering was excellent!! Click on the image to enlarge.

26 Jun 2013 by Arizona Retirement

Historic Downtown Warehouse

Historic Downtown Warehouse

We happened to be in the old historic downtown district yesterday to donate some bags of crushed aluminum cans to the local American Legion. While Bob was in the lodge getting a receipt for the cans, I took this photo of a nearby historic warehouse made from stone and corrugated steel. The fisheye effect is from combining two images to get the complete building in one frame. Click on the image to enlarge.

25 Jun 2013 by Arizona Photography Retirement

Room with a View

Room with a View

Mom recently moved to a larger room at the ranch. This time, her view is of the facility courtyard and fountain. She is really pleased with this room and enjoys having a private bathroom. I took this photo out of her window today when Damsel and I were visiting. Click on the image to enlarge.

03 Jun 2013 by Arizona Retirement

Happy Mothers Day

My MomHappy Mothers Day to all the Moms, especially to my 93 year old Mom. “Kate” moved to Wickenburg in March to become the newest resident of our local retirement ranch.

We were worried about how she would take to assisted living having been in her own house until just this year. The good news is she LOVES it here. The food is very good, the people are very nice and everything is done for her. The staff keeps the seniors busy with activities and games. The best news (for my sister and me) is her 24/7 care is quite affordable under our budget.

Mom has made a lot of new friends and seems to enjoy being with the other retirees in the assisted care program. She is always happy when Damsel and I come to visit, although she misses seeing my sister who still lives in California. The sister is planning to come to town next month sometime. Mom is anxious to show the sis her new, beautiful accommodations.

12 May 2013 by Culture Holidays Retirement

Hassayampa River South

Hassayampa River South

We went to the valley yesterday to do some shopping at Wal Mart. As we drive southeast on US Hwy 60, the Hassayampa River follows the roadway until we get almost to Morristown, where the river turns south and heads toward its confluence with the Gila River. Damsel took this picture of the Hassayampa with the Vulture mountains in the background. What a beautiful desert we have! Click on the image to enlarge.

01 May 2013 by Arizona Photography Retirement

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