We went for a walk on the beach last evening just as the sun was setting.  The weather was cool, cool enough to have to wear long pants and a jacket to be comfortable and even then I was a bit chilly in the wind.  We were returning to the truck and got to witness a young man down on his knees proposing to a young lady at the oceans edge.  How romantic, nonetheless, what a terrible way to end a good relationship .

Doesn’t the sun look like a lemon drop, odd shaped one at that.

Took this shot yesterday evening as the sun was setting in the Pacific Ocean.

Amazing Sky that evening.

Spooky sunset last night here in the high desert.

What a beautiful sunset here in the high desert.  I’m wondering with all this volcanic activity from Iceland if we will see some spectacular sunrises and sunsets when this ash spreads across our world.

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/2010/03/07/just-another-sunrise-2/ http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/07/just-another-sunrise-2/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:46:51 +0000 Databrokers http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/?p=2785 The Promise of a New Day

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

Setting sun last night…

Sunset on Feb 22, 2010 in Phoenix Arizona at the Pioneer RV Park.  Today I was out an about and ran into two other Alaskans.  I swear there is a bunch of us Alaskans here in Arizona.  There is 3 x Alaskans in this RV park that I know about already.

One lone Saguaro Cactus guarding the Valley at the close of day