Monday, November 25, 2019
Monday Move Day
A fairly easy move today from Oliver Lee State Park to South Monticello campground at Elephant Butte Lake State Park on the Rio Grand between Albuquerque and Las Cruces. We have been here before, and really like this place in the middle of nowhere. The lake is higher than we've ever seen it - too bad it's too cold to go kayaking. But there will be plenty of hikes.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
A NEW PAINTING!
After a long hiatus, I got out my paints and actually completed a little 5x9 watercolor. I sized it to fit a spot in our 'great room' that's just begging for a splash of color.
This is the Rio Chama in north central New Mexico. We spent a couple weeks in that area a few years ago when the fall colors were absolutely spectacular.
This is the Rio Chama in north central New Mexico. We spent a couple weeks in that area a few years ago when the fall colors were absolutely spectacular.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Enchanting View
We have been to Oliver Lee State Park several times in Autumn, and this tree has always been absolutely glowing. This is the view from our patio.
The haze you see on the mountainside is gypsum dust from White Sands. We need a few windless days to clear that out; luckily, it doesn't seem to bother either of us.
The haze you see on the mountainside is gypsum dust from White Sands. We need a few windless days to clear that out; luckily, it doesn't seem to bother either of us.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
An Enchanting Land
We are currently parked at Oliver Lee State Park near White Sands National Monument and Alamogordo New Mexico. We have stayed at this park several times; it is a favorite. Nestled in the foothills, this is home to a great variety of high desert vegetation, many varieties of cactus and yucca. We are often treated to spectacular sunsets.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Color Me Home #5
Finally, the bedroom.
The two wildflower paintings, Arctic Gentian & Mariposa Lily, are remnants from pre-RVing days - a couple of my favorites.
The ballerina is a scratch art I did when I was about 15, and what prompted my hubby to give me the watercolor class that launched my art career.
The two wildflower paintings, Arctic Gentian & Mariposa Lily, are remnants from pre-RVing days - a couple of my favorites.
The ballerina is a scratch art I did when I was about 15, and what prompted my hubby to give me the watercolor class that launched my art career.
Color Me Home #4
The Osprey and Ravens are in the bathroom.
And this is what you seen upon exiting the bathroom. The CityScene is Riomaggori in the Cinque Terra on Italy's Riviera - a delightful not-to-be-missed destination.
And this is what you seen upon exiting the bathroom. The CityScene is Riomaggori in the Cinque Terra on Italy's Riviera - a delightful not-to-be-missed destination.
Color Me Home #3
What we see coming out of the bedroom, down the steps to the 'great room'.
This lady from Venice Italy must be glad her apartment is on an upper floor; the street below is now flooded.
This lady from Venice Italy must be glad her apartment is on an upper floor; the street below is now flooded.
Color Me Home!
I finally got all my paintings installed in our new trailer. What I thought would be a fun little afternoon project turned into many hours of work. Those who know about such things will appreciate this.
First, a bunch of my paintings were done in trapezoidal shapes to match the sloped roofline in our old trailer; new trailer has a much steeper slope so those paintings had to be cut to rectangular pieces.
While I was at it, I decided everything looked better with a 1/4" black border. So I had to locate black foam core and then cut backing for 30 pieces. I also found clear acetate bags and wrapping at the art supply store in Santa Fe.
The process was mount the painting securely on the foam core, leaving 1/4" border, then wrap in clear protective acetate, then mount on the walls - no picture hooks in a trailer, double-stick foam tape seems to work best. The walls themselves had a surface that nothing seems to stick to so required some careful prep.
The final stage - actually getting them up - was fun, much like hanging a show.
These are what I see from the kitchen Island and up the stairs to the bedroom & bathroom.
First, a bunch of my paintings were done in trapezoidal shapes to match the sloped roofline in our old trailer; new trailer has a much steeper slope so those paintings had to be cut to rectangular pieces.
While I was at it, I decided everything looked better with a 1/4" black border. So I had to locate black foam core and then cut backing for 30 pieces. I also found clear acetate bags and wrapping at the art supply store in Santa Fe.
The process was mount the painting securely on the foam core, leaving 1/4" border, then wrap in clear protective acetate, then mount on the walls - no picture hooks in a trailer, double-stick foam tape seems to work best. The walls themselves had a surface that nothing seems to stick to so required some careful prep.
The final stage - actually getting them up - was fun, much like hanging a show.
These are what I see from the kitchen Island and up the stairs to the bedroom & bathroom.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Whew!
We left Sturgis SD on September 29th, after taking possession of our new trailer, moving & getting settled, several trips to the dealer for minor adjustments. While in South Dakota we got to spend time with my cousins Paula and Arlen - always so nice to get together!
We headed south, spending one night in Lusk WY before parking the rig at Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland CO for 3 days; we took care of the annual medical stuff with our wonderful long-time PCP.
Just a short trip to Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO where we stayed 4 days and had time with my son Scott & his wife Belinda, plus grandsons Justin & Nehemiah; also had a visit with granddaughter Brittany & her fellow Gabe. Wonderful family!
On south & west for another one night stand at Del Norte CO before 6 days in Durango where we had time with grandson Miles and his new bride Jaime. More great family time.
Then into the Land of Enchantment, where we had a restful 2 weeks at Navajo Lake State Park east of Farmington, just us two.
Next stop was Cochiti Lake, southwest of Santa Fe NM for a week. I reconnected with my niece Maggie & her new hubby Matt, and also with ex sister-in-law Shirley, who I hadn't seen since the late 80s. Wonderful!
And now we are at Santa Rosa Lake State Park, east of Albuquerque, one of our favorite places for a little R&R.
Six weeks, eight stops! That brings us up to date.
We headed south, spending one night in Lusk WY before parking the rig at Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland CO for 3 days; we took care of the annual medical stuff with our wonderful long-time PCP.
Just a short trip to Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO where we stayed 4 days and had time with my son Scott & his wife Belinda, plus grandsons Justin & Nehemiah; also had a visit with granddaughter Brittany & her fellow Gabe. Wonderful family!
On south & west for another one night stand at Del Norte CO before 6 days in Durango where we had time with grandson Miles and his new bride Jaime. More great family time.
Then into the Land of Enchantment, where we had a restful 2 weeks at Navajo Lake State Park east of Farmington, just us two.
Next stop was Cochiti Lake, southwest of Santa Fe NM for a week. I reconnected with my niece Maggie & her new hubby Matt, and also with ex sister-in-law Shirley, who I hadn't seen since the late 80s. Wonderful!
And now we are at Santa Rosa Lake State Park, east of Albuquerque, one of our favorite places for a little R&R.
Six weeks, eight stops! That brings us up to date.
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