First week in the desert

 We've been here almost a week now and I think we're all finally relaxed and caught up.    We've been sort of keeping up with the election results,  but not perseverating.   We've voted and the results will be what the results will be.

Lewis enjoys head scratches while Dave checks the news

Dave has finished washing and waxing Beluga and the Jeep.  He's rearranged the basement compartments and done a little work around on a water check valve (I didn't explain that right at all!).

We've restocked our pantry and hung up a feeder for the hummingbirds that have been impatiently tapping their little toes.

We've enjoyed second cup and happy hour outside every single day.   ahhhhhh     This area has broken it's high temperature records daily since we arrived so neither of us has had the inclination to get out and do anything.   We're more interested in catching up on rest and relaxation.    The last couple months at the lake were very busy and the drive across the country was stressful.     Next week is predicted to be cooler but sunny so we'll get out and about then.

Today I made some fruited coleslaw for dinner.   I had part of an apple left so I impaled it on a broken Palo Verde branch outside the door.    It was a huge hit with the local birds.    We had many noisy "discussions" about who's territory this actually is.    Who got to eat the apple first, how long to stay at it, how many times they could return, etc., etc.  

Gila Woodpecker telling a pushy Gilded Flicker to wait his turn!

cactus wren planning her attack

pretty little Verdin

check out those eyebrows!

It seems every night's sunset is more beautiful than the last......