Damsel pointed out this swarm of ants collecting petals recently shed by the Cimarron Sage after the recent “second spring’ blooming. I’m not sure what they do with them, but feeding the colony comes to mind.
This anthill is under some of the river rocks placed along the berm where the house sits. They are a little too close to the house and where we walk the dogs, so I took my “Ortho Annihilator” spray down there and doused their anthill and the area. Click on the image to enlarge.
Since the dogs love to run around in the dog park, we try to take them often. We went there today and they all seemed to have a great time. This image shows one of the rare times that everyone is in the frame. Click on the image to enlarge.
I was up filling the bird feeders today after draining, flushing and securing the travel trailer in the RV drive today, when I snapped this photo of the RV parked and awaiting the next trip. Click on the image to enlarge.
On our way back from our weekend excursion, we passed the ancient petroglyphs that are just within a few yards of US 60 near Salome, AZ. We didn’t stop this time, but I photographed this shot from the truck as we rolled by an ancient treasure. Click on the image to enlarge.
Life at the river is sweet – hanging with some good friends after a poignant afternoon. Click on the image to enlarge.
We met with our river friends last evening and socialized until it was time for dinner. They drove us to the Elks Lodge, where we enjoyed some of the best Mexican food on the planet.
We retired to the trailer and enjoyed a very good night’s sleep with the exception of a brief howl from a nearby coyote, which woke us and the dogs up. We got them settled down after a few moments and fell peacefully back to sleep.
I took this photo of some folks cruisin’ southbound down the Colorado river when we were walking the dogs this morning. Click on the image to enlarge.
Last spring, Don’s Cactus Bar and Restaurant burned down. Today, we were pleased to see it’s up, alive and well, serving the Salome, AZ community and passers by. The Arizona Outback is alive and well. Click on the image to enlarge.