M and M Wander Around: It's A New Year

It's been cold (in the 20's) with high winds so the wind chill is in the mid-teens. I got up this morning, New Year's Day, to snow on the ground and overcast. It snowed lightly as we trudged through the park and snow is forecast for tomorrow. Cooke's Peak was completely shrouded by the low-hanging clouds. The weather was so crummy I changed my New Year's Eve menu from teriyaki steak to French onion soup so I wouldn't have to stand outside.

The dogs are still recovering from all the excitement of last week in Albuquerque with Wyatt, Michelle, Taylor, Maddy plus Midget (the old dog) and Sharpie (the new dog the size of a Shetland pony). They are unaccustomed to so much activity.

The day after Christmas I went New Year's Eve outfit shopping with Michelle, Taylor, and Madison. Success! Both girls found outfits.

Post New Year's Eve

The carport was delivered yesterday on the coldest, windiest day or the year. I felt sorry for the guys who had to assemble it in the Arctic-like conditions. Now my Jeep can take shelter from the intense sunlight/wind/whatever. The addition of the carport makes my lot a bit crowded at the entrance. Someday the lot next to me will be available and I will take a lease on it as well. That will give me a bit more room. When I was in Las Cruces two weeks ago for service on the Jeep, I found a big metal cut-out which I will mount on the carport wall which faces the road.

Several days later:

Well, it's sunny and the wind has finally dropped. Still cold but much better. I am hoping the RV tech will show up with the part for the RPod so I can get the final stuff done and take my test trip. I would like to go to Puerto Penasco for a month or so but don't want to go into Mexico by myself. It's only 60 miles from the Arizona border to Puerto Penasco but a lot of bad things could happen in that space. Better to go with friends, at least for the first time.

Update much later:

It's January 18 and the third beautiful day here. Temps in high 50's, 60's, brilliant sunshine, and light breeze. Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful as well and then back into winter.

One of my neighbors on B Court invited me to go rock hunting with him and his dog, Trip. I took photos of the park from a new angle. Found some interesting stuff which Ron will dump into his rock tumbler and we will see what emerges in a month or so.