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Made it to Arizona

01 Speed limit signs on I10W TX (1024x609)

Trust me, if I could drive that fast to get out of Texas I would. But instead I go 60-65mph.

02 Welcome to New Mexico sign I10W (1024x625)

Yippee!

03 I10W New Mexico (1024x702)

It’s prettier already.

04 AZ state line signs I10W (1024x569)

The 358-mile drive seemed very long, hot and windy, but I crossed the border.

05 KOA Benson AZ (1024x766)

And made it all the way to Benson. Home tomorrow and praying for a tail wind.

06 Sunset KOA Benson AZ (1024x634)

My brain is still on Texas time as I write this. Maybe I’ll be better in the morning.

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The Gypsy life of a seasonal Park Ranger – Fall and Winter 2006-2007

Oyster mushrooms Oregon
Oyster Mushroom, choice edible
After the Barter Fair I enjoyed fall mushroom gathering in southwest Oregon before resuming my gypsy life.  There isn’t a side dish any better than sautéed wild mushrooms.  But just like any wild edible, know what you’re eating.
1954 Sears kit cabin Cave Junction Oregon
Colleen & Dave’s 1954 Sears kit-cabin
The monthly gathering of the Domino Dames fell on Halloween where we gathered at Colleen’s for a full day of eating, drinking and playing Mexican Train Dominoes.
Arizona desert
Arizona desert
As the temperatures began to drop in Oregon I felt the draw of the southern desert and returned to Yarnell to park where I had the previous winter.
Little house Yarnell Arizona
Little house/garage
On the property where I park there is a little house, actually a partially converted garage.  So Berta and I set up a bunch of tables inside and put out stuff to sell.  About once a month, when we felt like it, we’d put up signs and have a garage sale.  Both of us are notorious collectors, so once in a while have to high grade to make room.
Inside yard sale Yarnell Arizona
Set up to sell
This was the first winter I actually got a land-line telephone and went online with dial-up. Believe me, it was a giant step.  And as you all know, the internet is addictive, and I didn’t even know what a blog was.  Yet I spent a lot of time sitting at my computer and looking out the window at the birds…
Gambels Quail Yarnell Arizona
Gambel’s Quail
…and other wildlife.
Mule deer at bird feeder Yarnell Arizona
Mule deer
Towards the end of March I hooked up the 5th-wheel and went to sell my jewelry at the Deming, New Mexico Gem and Mineral Show.  Sold a little, bought more, and had a great time with rock people.
Booth at Gem and Mineral Show Deming New Mexico
My booth
As spring arrived I camped in the desert knowing that this winter of fun was almost over and I’d soon be moving on once again.
Sunrise Freeman Road Arizona
Sunrise near Freeman Road, southeastern Arizona

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