Monthly Archives: March 2013

20130327 – Hummingbirds Galore

Wednesday – hot and sunny. Out for 09:00 for a drive down to Patagonia Lake. Visit the famous – well at least amongst birders – Patons Hummingbird site. It’s in Patons back garden; Chair under and awning; loads of bird … Continue reading

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20130323 – Desert Walks

Saturday – hot and sunny.  Stop off at the local cafe for coffee and scones, at least for some who seem to have hollow legs. They do green eggs and ham, sounds revolting but when we find what’s in it … Continue reading

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20130318 – Home From Home

Monday – hot and sunny again. Time to put some pictures on of our home fro home. Another lovely home exchange. Drive down to what we believe is the Sweatwater ponds but turns out to be the Sweater water trail … Continue reading

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20130314 – Canyon de Chelly

Thursday – warm and sunny. Up early. Washing done and off by 08:00. It’s a 433 mile drive down to Chinle the nearest town to Canyon de Chelly. A stunning drive through, mountains, forests and drive through Moab where we … Continue reading

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20130311 – Last Days Skiing – Until November

Monday – grey, cloudy and cold. Total cock up on the weather as it forecast sun and clouds so I’ll catch early tracks in a lightweight ski top and spend most of the morning freezing – a first this trip. … Continue reading

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20130308 – Awesome Mother’s Day Surprise

Friday – warm and cloudy.  Answer to my unbelievable quiz: In each of these 5 towns it is illegal NOT TO HAVE A GUN IN THE HOUSE!  Can you believe it? No, it’s not a typing mistake. In each of … Continue reading

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20130305 – Black Diamonds At Last

Tuesday – Hot and sunny. A blue sky day so Wendy’s skiing. A lazy start to the day as we get on the lifts about 11:00. A couple of easy runs and then Wendy thinks it’s time for coffee. A coffee … Continue reading

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20130301 – Obsessive? Me? I Don’t Belive It!

Friday – too hot and sunny. 43F is not doing the snow any good. Up for first tracks again. Tycoon is awesome today, I’m orgasmic, I’ve found a new run – Jupiter Access – alas it is a tad disappointing, … Continue reading

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20130224 – Totally Bodacious

Sunday – sun, cloud, some snow and 23F. Up for early tracks to enjoy the 7″ of new powder in the last 24 hours. Sadly it had all been groomed down. Good skiing but not quite a powder day. By … Continue reading

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