I wanted to repost this blog link for others to read and see.  It’s a interesting read: http://alaskareal.blogspot.com/2011/02/ugly-native-prayers.html

Sometimes the desert skies are just awesome to watch when the thunder storms roll in.

I’m sitting here this morning in the RV with the sun streaming through the window.  The air conditioner is already working overtime and as soon as that sun rose, the temperatures started to rise.  It’s going to be another hot one here in the Valley of the Sun.   This is the hottest weather I think I’ve been in for over 40 years, even last fall in Texas, it wasn’t as hot as it is here in Arizona.  I’m not use to this extreme heat and haven’t really ventured out of the RV.  Even at night it’s down right warm outside and any effort to do anything makes you sweat.  I’m sure of one thing, after this visit I don’t believe I’ll spend any time here again specially during this time of the year.  It’s a learning experience trying to find that perfect spot.  There is so much to see and so many places to try finding that perfect area to spend time.

Valley of the Sun, we arrived yesterday.  HOT!!!!  That’s the word, it felt like a blast oven.  It still is very warm this morning.  I’m sitting under the air conditioner while I give everyone an update.   I suppose it’s going to be hot where ever we go in the Desert Southwest this time of the year, except the high country.  I’ve got to set up the trailer and check the trucks fluids before it gets too hot to move.

We are a few days away from leaving Arizona.  I get excited about moving to a new spot.  California here we come.  I’ve had fun so far here in this Valley of the Sun, I hope everyone enjoyed the birdlife and pictures we posted during our stay here.  We never made it to the Red Rock country just a hundred miles north.  I guess you just can’t see it all with one stop.  You can count on the fact we will return to Arizona in the future.  We are still getting our bearings in this new life style.

Learning the ins and outs of our new life on the road.  When I think of how far we have come since leaving the old Permafrost Ranch.  I’m kind of surprised by the amount of changes that has come to pass.  We are still adding equipment needed for the RV.  Things that make this moveable home a little better and more comfortable for us to live in.  Little things like wrap around step covers similar to astroturf to get the dirt off ones feet before getting inside.  Vent Covers, that keep the rain from coming in,  if you accidentally  leave your vents open while visiting family only to return to find your bed and floors wet.  Wheel covers for when one is parked to keep the sun off the tires.  Yes, it’s a learning experience.

There is so much more I could and will write about but I don’t want everyone to be bored to death by long postings.  Just like above, I could expand the list of stuff one has to acquire to live comfortably in a RV.  It’s almost never ending.  Just like this journey we are on.  Hopefully, never ending for the Nomads of the North, on the road, looking for squirrels and nuts across the USA

]]> http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/13/leaving-the-valley-of-the-sun/feed/ 3 http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/10/cease-desist/ http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/10/cease-desist/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:21 +0000 Databrokers http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/?p=2791 The live cam and feeders will not be on until we get to another park.  We received a cease & desist order on feeding the wild life and birds while we are in this  Pioneer RV Park, in Phoenix Arizona.  The note from the RV staff said they had received several complaints.  Before we got the notice from the management of the park, the neighbor behind us yelled out his back door, to quit feeding the birds, because they were shitting everywhere.  So as of now there is no more bird seed to put out and the live cam will be down.  As I walk around this beautiful park and see all the others who have bird feeders out, I wonder if they too have to quit feeding the birds.   I suggest not staying here if your looking for a RV park that is people or animal friendly.  You can bet, we won’t ever stay here again.

I think it’s some kind of flicker, can someone identify this bird?

Cactus Wrens on the feeder.  Here in the desert it has been raining.  They have had more rain in the last month we have been here than they have had all of last year.  I wonder if the bad weather is following us.

I was speaking on the phone with a friend of mine the other day.  When I asked if he was keeping track of what I posted on the blog.  He said every now and then when time permitted he would take a look, but then he kind of razzed me by saying.  I get tired of sunrises and sunsets.  Ok, Mike this one is for you.  ha ha.  Just another desert sunrise, to remind you that it’s cold and dark in Fairbanks Alaska

Beautiful Little Birds and I’m betting they would be good eating.