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Friday, January 29, 2021

Where does the time go?

I don't know where the time goes, why does it seem to move so quickly yet so slowly.     We're still not doing much of anything but time continues to fly by.


happy hour in the lengthening shadows


he takes shade where he can find it

We've moved to Borrego Springs, a favorite spot for us all.    We've been here for two weeks already.

our side window view


 We'll be here for another week before we move on to Catalina State Park, near Tucson.   We're on a pretty golf course and we have good friends right next door!   Pam and John have joined us and Lewis is beyond happy.     

It's John!   does he see me?   Hey John, I'm over here!  John, Johnnnnn!


He's the only one to visit "inside", the rest of us (humans) limit our socializing time to when we can sit outside together or on the golf course.   We're all careful and enjoy what we have.

The weather has been up and down.   Sometimes sunny and warm, sometimes a little rain, sometimes dramatic cloud formations promising weather that they can't deliver.






We've all enjoyed time on the golf course.   It's in nice shape and not as busy as in the past.



I'm not a golfer so I spend my time in the trolley looking for birds and anything flowering on the course's edges.    I do enjoy watching them play but being in the moment in this pretty place is what I'm mostly after.

they smell so good.....


I wonder if Mom knows the twins brought a friend.....


what are  you lookin at?





We're still pretty much only eating what I produce, we but did have our first take out meal in a very long time.   Yes, it was just pizza but it felt grand!

Dave takes Calico's pizza very seriously

Oh, and the pie......We're just too close to the Julian Pie Company to not have pie while we're here.   Every day we're here.    Strawberry/Rhubarb Pie, Cherry Pie, which one is best?    We haven't decided and we're still in the discovery phase so it's pie every night.   

Strawberry/Rhubarb - last bite

We did just a bit of exploring one day.   Since it has been raining everywhere around us we wondered if Coyote Creek was running and if there were any wildflowers nearby.

neatly trimmed citrus trees

We followed DiGiorgio Road, past our rv park and the acres of citrus trees, until the pavement ended and it became sand.   Just what I like!


Not much color this year.....some Ocotillo have begun to leaf out and flower, some just flowering with no leaves whatsoever.



A few weakly flowering Chuparosa dotted the wash but that was about all we saw.   It's the journey, right?


A curious, twisted dead tree trunk caught our eye and was good for a few minutes of close inspection before we continued on.   Small pleasures.




At  third crossing we finally encountered water.   We decided not to try and cross it, however, since there had been lots of serious rain in the mountains and the ground under the water looked "iffy", too new and silty for us to chance crossing twice.    The fun was in finding it so we parked and walked up the bubbling stream awhile, seeing what we could see.

third crossing in the late afternoon sun

That just about wraps up what we've been doing since we last "talked" with you.    We have another week, however, so who knows?    Stay tuned.

17 comments:

  1. Totally agree, it is about the journey! Looks and sounds like a little slice of heaven to me...lots of green, flowers, birds, a happy pup, water crossings in the desert, art found in dead trees, friends and let’s not forget pie!

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    1. yep, we're enjoying the simple life....

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  2. That slice of pie looks sooooo good! A perfect year for daily pie.

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    1. exactly! Daily pie cures what ails you....(unless your diabetic)

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  3. We've been waiting for the park to fully reopen before coming out, but your photos and PIE sure make it tempting. Probably too early for flowers, but there should be water flowing over Maidenhair Falls. The nimble hiker may want to do that rock scramble again.
    Enjoy your time in the desert

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    1. I'm missing the beauty of early spring flowers but pie softens the blow....

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  4. You might consider stopping in Yuma for the warmer temperatures. Tucson is just above the freezing mark lately.
    The Apple Pies are as good as the Strawberry/Rhubarb Pies. Kathy loved their Cookies even more. One was and entire dessert in itself.
    Nice desert pictures. Being stuck north of the border you're making us jealous.
    Be Safe and Enjoy your next adventure.

    It's about time.

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    1. We notice the missing Canadians down here.....hopefully next year will be better.

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  5. Those are magnificent palm trees along the golf course. Time does seem to be moving right along. It's time for laundry again!

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    1. The palms are magnificent for sure, I love all the different kinds on this property.

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  6. Pies + pals + pup + putt-ering around = Perfection!

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  7. perfectly pleasant past times....

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  8. They sell Julian pies at our local grocery store, but I have not seen Strawberry/rhubarb on offer yet. We may have to make a pilgrimage out to the mothership some day. That view from your campsite is beautiful!!

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    1. It's a fun ride out to Julian or Santa Ysabel to get fresh or frozen ones. Try Cherry (double crust) too if you get a chance.

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  9. Such a fun treat to find a safe way to enjoy good friends in a beautiful setting - and pie of course!! That's a great dead tree, what character :-) We've no water and no blooms but hoping for some of both from our little snow storm. Enjoy every peaceful day.

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  10. Seriously, I ask myself that same question every day...."Where does the time go?" I've actually had a blog post in the works for several weeks contemplating that very topic, but I haven't finished it. I catch myself thinking, "Oh, there's always tomorrow..."
    Anyway, it looks like you're having a splendid time in Borrego Springs with Pam and John. I enjoy all of the sweet moments of beauty that you capture.

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  11. Here's hoping the recent rain means spring flowers!

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