Hola Amigos!
It's May! Hooray! My favorite month in Baja. Lovely warm weather, but not too hot, and the water is warming, flowers are blooming, and the days are longer. Wonderful temps for dining al fresco on the veranda and bird watching (and lizard spotting). I also celebrated another birthday, and tomorrow is Ryan's birthday! Tomorrow is Mexico Mother's Day, so I guess I'll celebrate that, too, although I am here alone with my doggies.
Ben is on his way to Oregon (probably nearing the California/Oregon border as I type this) to pick up his '56 Jeep, and no, I don't have any pictures of it! He downloaded some to his computer, but didn't share with me. He's got his friend George S. riding up with him, and George and his wife Carolyn will ride back down here when he gets the Jeep loaded and some things bought that are on his list. He'll also be stopping in Bend to pick up some other items that we've ordered online. He's made a rushed trip up, but hopes to make a more leisurely trip back down and give George and Carolyn time to enjoy the beauties of Baja. George has a very nice drone that he brought with him, and he flew it around our house and out over the Sea of Cortez the first day he was here. He showed me a bit of footage, but hadn't edited it yet. I'm looking forward to seeing it and sharing it with you all when he's perfected it! He's also wanting to stop several places along the trip back to run the drone as well. Should be fun! They hope to be back here by the 20th.
In the meantime, I'm sewing like crazy and getting a few things accomplished here on the home front. I've planted a small crop of green beans that I hope will be producing when Rebecca and the grandkids are here, but I'm having some issues with the critters biting off leaves (lizards? birds?), and some crazy all-night long west winds that we've been having drying up a lot of the leaves that are left. Needless to say, the late-season bean crop is struggling. I'm also trying to keep the sunflower seed bird feeder full; I can't believe how fast the birds go through that!
And on several evenings, friends have invited me out for dinner. That's always nice to be remembered! Thank you Sandy and Debi, and Alexandra! Perla (our Mexican house guest who is a waitress at La Playa) also asked me out last night for the Monday night Salsa music by a Cuban duo who are regulars there. I politely declined, because I don't like driving in the dark at night. Then later, Alexandra called and invited me, so I figured it must be "meant to be". I had a great time and enjoyed the music very much. (And someone else drove!)
Before Ben left, we had several windows replaced in our house, including our bedroom sliding glass door (which now has a much better lock AND handles on both sides so you can actually open and close it easily). It reminded me of when the originals went in 15 years ago. Windows here aren't "standard" sizes. They measure the opening, then make the frames to fit. It works well! Here, they are removing an old frame. The new frames are much more substantial, and seal and slide much better.
Our friend John Hirons visited with his friend Sue recently. He flew his Cessna 185 down, landing at Punta Pescadero, after various other stops in Baja and mainland. He also landed at his favorite Baja places on his way north. What a great way to see Baja!
Sam and Zoey are living the dog's life here. Not much to do but lie around looking cute! Sam was a bit worried when Ben packed up a suitcase and loaded the pickup. He kept a close eye on things and said "I see you haven't packed my bed or food, but I'm ready to go whenever you are!" He was quite a bit relieved when I stayed home with him this time! (But he keeps a close eye on me at all times!) Except when he's sleeping!
Like I said, flowers are blooming. This one has a few buds year round, but it really bursts into flowers in May! This is one of my Desert Roses, or Adenium.
I've started a 2017 May album with a few other pictures.
I should make Ben write the next POTW, since he's the traveler in the family, but I don't think he's stopped to take any pictures (typical!!) He was going to take our nice big camera, but it's still here. I'll have to count on George and his drone, I guess!
Hasta la proxima vez,
Tu amigos en Baja,
Harriet, Sam & Zoey (and Ben in spirit, somewhere on Hwy 395)
It's May! Hooray! My favorite month in Baja. Lovely warm weather, but not too hot, and the water is warming, flowers are blooming, and the days are longer. Wonderful temps for dining al fresco on the veranda and bird watching (and lizard spotting). I also celebrated another birthday, and tomorrow is Ryan's birthday! Tomorrow is Mexico Mother's Day, so I guess I'll celebrate that, too, although I am here alone with my doggies.
In the meantime, I'm sewing like crazy and getting a few things accomplished here on the home front. I've planted a small crop of green beans that I hope will be producing when Rebecca and the grandkids are here, but I'm having some issues with the critters biting off leaves (lizards? birds?), and some crazy all-night long west winds that we've been having drying up a lot of the leaves that are left. Needless to say, the late-season bean crop is struggling. I'm also trying to keep the sunflower seed bird feeder full; I can't believe how fast the birds go through that!
And on several evenings, friends have invited me out for dinner. That's always nice to be remembered! Thank you Sandy and Debi, and Alexandra! Perla (our Mexican house guest who is a waitress at La Playa) also asked me out last night for the Monday night Salsa music by a Cuban duo who are regulars there. I politely declined, because I don't like driving in the dark at night. Then later, Alexandra called and invited me, so I figured it must be "meant to be". I had a great time and enjoyed the music very much. (And someone else drove!)
Before Ben left, we had several windows replaced in our house, including our bedroom sliding glass door (which now has a much better lock AND handles on both sides so you can actually open and close it easily). It reminded me of when the originals went in 15 years ago. Windows here aren't "standard" sizes. They measure the opening, then make the frames to fit. It works well! Here, they are removing an old frame. The new frames are much more substantial, and seal and slide much better.
Our friend John Hirons visited with his friend Sue recently. He flew his Cessna 185 down, landing at Punta Pescadero, after various other stops in Baja and mainland. He also landed at his favorite Baja places on his way north. What a great way to see Baja!
Sam and Zoey are living the dog's life here. Not much to do but lie around looking cute! Sam was a bit worried when Ben packed up a suitcase and loaded the pickup. He kept a close eye on things and said "I see you haven't packed my bed or food, but I'm ready to go whenever you are!" He was quite a bit relieved when I stayed home with him this time! (But he keeps a close eye on me at all times!) Except when he's sleeping!
Like I said, flowers are blooming. This one has a few buds year round, but it really bursts into flowers in May! This is one of my Desert Roses, or Adenium.
I've started a 2017 May album with a few other pictures.
I should make Ben write the next POTW, since he's the traveler in the family, but I don't think he's stopped to take any pictures (typical!!) He was going to take our nice big camera, but it's still here. I'll have to count on George and his drone, I guess!
Hasta la proxima vez,
Tu amigos en Baja,
Harriet, Sam & Zoey (and Ben in spirit, somewhere on Hwy 395)
You didn't mention your "semi-full time side job" being so supportive of a "laid up friend", coordinating meals and many visits to ensure she has all she needs!! You & Ben are VERY much appreciated for all you do to help feed the wildlife AND a neighbor!! <3 THANK YOU!! <3
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