March 2023
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Farewell to the Poppies
I just had to participate in Cee’s challenge FOTD today because, well, the poppies are almost gone as are we. People came from miles around to see the Mexican poppies, purple lupines, and other wildflowers on the mountain and in the state park. Sadly, they only last a few weeks of the year, and they… Continue reading
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Pics From the Trip Behind the Peak
Remember this post from a few days ago? Karl and some others on the trip had taken a few photos of me that I finally saw on the Facebook group dedicated to Picacho happenings around the park (and other places). I thought I’d share them with you. ☺️ I will miss the desert and the… Continue reading
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Random Wanderings
Yesterday, we went exploring in a new area of the desert that covers the east side and discovered everything from state land to open range. The desert grew thick with cholla and brush, orange wildflowers and some saguaro. We saw a few boondockers on the state property where you must obtain a permit, and a… Continue reading
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Business Matters and Another Hike
It’s been a couple of ho-hum days here with rain one day and cool, windy conditions the next. Not much going on except to take care of business matters before next week when we leave to head back to Texas. Doing maintenance, calling to cancel my now worthless investment I made a few years ago,… Continue reading
Twisted Trunk Travels 