Adventures in the Nevada Desert

While riding quads the other day, CJ and I came across this Desert Tortoise.  He was crossing our trail and stopped in the middle when he heard us coming. I waited a minute, hoping he would come back out of his shell. The vibration from the quads must have kept him too afraid. I didn't want to disturb him any more than we already had, so I just snapped a few pictures and we went went on our way.
After all of these years of living in Nevada, this is the first time I have ever seen a wild Tortoise in the desert.

Then today, while coming home from Las Vegas through redrock. We saw this little family near the community of  Blue Diamond. We haven't seen any donkeys out here in such a long time because of a round up  a few years ago. This is the first time I've ever stopped to get pictures. We didn't stay long because another car pulled up and reminded me how dangerous it is for the donkey's to get too comfortable with humans.  The companion to these two in the picture walked right up to the other car and put his head in the window. They are not afraid at all. I wish people wouldn't feed them.

Take care little donkey family, it was nice to see you...I'll be thinking of you.

Ever feel this way?

I do. Almost daily.

It time for the races again

Ever other Saturday comes quickly around here.

And for the pace truck drivers, it's not soon enough!

A little advice

for my friends. Click here.

A little lecture never hurt anyone.

My lovely canvas

I wasn't feeling very good yesterday, and I was tired.

So I took a little nap in my car at lunch time. Just thought you might like to know that.

I couldn't wait to get home from work. I knew I had a little present waiting for me. Chad had text-ed me pictures and I just. could. not. wait!

I begged him to open it, and finally he did.

Ta-Da!!!


Can you tell what it is? You might remember it from my photo blog; Attention, Affection and Appreciation

Go ahead and check it out. I'll wait!

Isn't it beautiful? Here, take a better look.


I had the photo put on a canvas. It is beautiful!!! I can't stop looking at it.

It's amazing. Look at how the picture goes around the edges.

I'm in love! You can be too. Just go to www.canvaspeople.com
You can get your first one for free. All you have to pay for is shipping. It's a great deal and it turns out fabulous.

I'm already planning my next one.

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Birthday Grampy!

The quality of this picture isn't that great but the subject however, is...Great. This is my Grampy on his 89th Birthday! You heard right - 89. That's so amazing to me.
We went to dinner to celebrate. We will do it again next year, only on a much larger scale. Care to join us?

Grandpa Bob @ Tommasino's, Pahrump NV - April 30, 2010

Texting Picture Game

I had a blast today.


My friend Debbie sent me this text:

Picture Game!!!! Send me the 6th picture in ur phone no matter what! NO CHEATING!! Then forward this and see how many crazy pictures your get.

Of course I couldn't resist that one. I forwarded it off to most of my contact list.



Here is my 6th picture:

And here is some of what I got back:

From Urainna

From SinDee

From Megan

From Debbie

From Michelle

From Cameo

From Kaylynn

From Evie

From Chad

From Zane

From Tiff

Random thoughts

1) Divorce sucks (really, it does)!

2) I don't understand the Flagman's purpose.

3) I love springtime, but the weeds are out of control.

4) 3 years should bring me plenty of shade to relax under.

5) I'm having a love/hate relationship with every other Saturday.

6) Looking at pictures of St. George makes me want to start packing boxes.

7) I really like freerice.com.

8) I never thought I would like green nail polish so much.

9) We are smack dab in the middle of our early birthday season.

10) Proper punctuation is not high on my priority list.

Daisy 2

Oh, she make look innocent.

Daisy - Pahrump, NV April 2010

And act sweet

And decorate herself in flowers

and sleep peacefully with the aroma of roses swirling around her nose.

But really, she's waiting for me to move, so she can pounce on me. She's out of control.
I know you don't believe me. I'll get proof. Soon.

Some things never change

Especially... the love for your mother!

Chad and his mom Kay

These People Make Me Happy!

Brandon

Camron

Zachary

Elizabeth

Kristy

Christopher

Warning...these pictures may freak you out!

While digging holes for oleanders,

Chad came across this nest.

We wondered what could possibly make this big of a hole.

What better way to find out? He just dug it up.

We were surprised to find this thing.

It was huge.

I think it's a tarantula.

click picture for a better view

I think it's disgusting!

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Happy Easter!

We Chad planted oleanders today.

38 of them

Ruby supervised. She's good at that.