3-3-11

Martin: A pic from this morning of the clearing through part of the garden across the road. Took this as they have started to clear the block of land behind this one to build on. So, sometime this year, a house will become the backdrop instead of the trees.

 Me: Met a friend at Tempe Town Lake to do some stand up paddle boarding. Bob and I first tried this sport last summer in Tahoe and it seems to be getting more popular.

3-2-11

 Martin: Hey, it snowed overnight... just the petals from the Mock Orange that were blown off by the strong wind gusts yesterday.

Me: March brings wildflowers here in AZ. These African Daisies are in the front yard of the Mini Mansion. I just love 'em.

3-1-11

Martin: Components for what should be a bedroom cupboard by Saturday evening.

Me: Bath day! Harley and I went to the local "Dog Wash" and now Harley's squeaky clean. She hates bath time and shakes until it's all over. Then she gets a treat for enduring the torture. She likes that part.

2-28-11

 Martin: Went to the funeral of an old neighbour, Bill Woodman, who lived around the corner from our place. He was born the year the Great Depression started. This is the old part of Woronora cemetery.

Me: Harley and I were running a real estate errand in Chandler today and came across a field of sheep. Harley was keeping an eye on these two just as they were on her.

2-27-11

 Martin: Caught the 8am train yesterday morning for the 90 minute train trip to the air show down the coast and the train was already quite full. Luckily we managed to get seats but we were in different parts of the carriage. It was overcast most of the time and very warm. A lot of people and a good day, though tiring. We left before it ended so we wouldn't be in the crush at the rail station when a lot of people would have turned up at around the same time. In the advertising they were trying to convince people to use the train instead of driving and it was very effective. A shame they didn't add a few more trains to the timetable. Would you believe it, we went all the way down there, only to meet our neighbour who lives across the road. He went down mainly for the classic cars that they had on display at the air show as he restores cars. He was heavily involved in motor racing before he retired and for many years he used to be the starter for the premier long distance road race in Australia held at Bathurst in October. Above photo: The Spitfire at the air show. It did a number of low passes. Probably the best sounding prop plane ever built.

Me: It rained through the night which made for a fresh, clear and cool day today. Some of the mountain tops in the valley were even displaying snow this morning. Very rare! Tonight Harley and I were walking some holes on the back nine when she suggested taking a shadow shot. Fun idea, Harley.

2-26-11

Martin: Boys at El Mercado Spanish Deli in Mortlake/Breakfast Point. They had finished their bocadillos (Spanish rolls) before I even had the camera out.

Me: I drove out to the the White Tank Mountains this morning to do a mountain bike race. Cloudy and cool temps made for great riding conditions. I felt good and did well. 1st place!

2-25-11

 Martin: From the airshow. Ok, how close do you think they came?

Me: Harley and I recieved an awesome care package from Bob's mom today! The box was filled with goodies: apricot jam (my favorite), yummy slab apricots (the best apricots ever), chocolate covered blueberries, assorted chocolate fruit and a big doggie treat for Harley. Harley loves opening boxes from Grandma 'cause she knows there is always a goodie for her. Thanks, Pat!