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22 December 2020

Testing new solar under clouds in the winter desert

Kofa Mountaints low clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaBecause I’d been staying plugged into electricity at Shady Lane RV Court I hadn’t gotten around to testing new solar on the camper.  Time to head out into the desert and off grid.

Seems there’s always town chores to do after sitting in one place for several days.  While doing laundry I added ratchet tie-downs as another way to keep the camper from sliding backwards.  I had to watch a YouTube video to learn how to thread the darn things.  Lots of strap left over so I knotted it on instead of cutting it off and thankfully, without planning, used a series of sliding knots so I can easily move it for tightening the strap later.  I’m sure you’ll see the neon orange strapping in some camper photo along the way.  Only picked up a few groceries as the three store choices in Quartzsite have limited selections and are expensive.  Fueled the truck and one propane tank that only took 2.7 gallons, what a joke for a 5 gallon tank.  Stopped at some Tyson Wells vendors and bought a flag with a long pole I’ll have to figure out how to mount and pack.  Please, get me out of town before I spend any more money.

Mesquite tree desert dust sunset Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaAh, finally, back on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) desert.

late light desert Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaI drove that four miles of gravel super slow but it didn’t do anything good for the camper corner separations.  Still thinking about what to do.

desert sunset Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaOne thing to do, enjoy an unobstructed desert sunset.

Mesquite tree sunset Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaThen later turned on the laptop, plugged into the inverter, and ran a few hours from the solar charged battery.  Testing new solar after dark.

desert mountain sunrise Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaI not only woke up in time for sunrise I went outside before coffee to take photos.

desert reverse sunset Kofa Mountains Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaIn fact I was up before the sun could charge the new solar panels.  That doesn’t really start happening until at least an hour or two later.  They lay flat on the roof as I’m no way crawling up there to adjust them daily.  But even with partial clouds the battery still fully charged and I used the laptop for several hours that evening.

desert mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Arizona

desert mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaAs per most places of boondock, people are keeping their distance at way more than six feet thank goodness.  It’s more like 100s of feet.  But when the nearest RV in sight pulled out my first morning I smiled.

desert Chocolate Mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaSat outside in the afternoon reading in 63° hiding from a light northwest breeze.  It is often windy in the winter desert.

Saguaro desert first light Chocolate Mountains Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaThe next morning began nice and clear for charging with the new solar but most of the rest of the day was gray with heavy clouds.

desert mountain sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaI love clouds for photography but wondered if my battery would still get charged.  It did, just more slowly.

desert sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaAlso had to adjust the new flag pole because of wind banging the pole against the ladder. Noises like that drive me crazy.  I’ve wanted a flag for a while to easily read wind direction.  The pole is easily 8-10 feet long.  If I roll the flag around it and bungie it tight it’s the last thing to put into the camper and the first thing out.  I’m not usually into decorating either inside or out, best keeping things simple. And there was simply no color that night for sunset.

camper window sunrise reflection Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Arizona

desert Kofa Mountains sunrise clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaHowever, the next morning sunrise put on quite a show.

Saguaro desert Kofa Mountains sunrise clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Arizona

Saguaro desert Chocolate Mountains sunrise clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaIn every direction.

desert mountain clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaSaguaro Palo Verde tree desert clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Arizona

And then the day put on a show of ever changing cloud shapes that beckoned my camera.  I get much of my exercise going in and out, up and down the camper step, to take photos as the clouds call my name.  Trust me, I do love Arizona blue skies, but they make for rather boring photos.

mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaThe day’s excitement when the fridge started to act up by not staying lit.  Though the tank was low it still had propane, yet switching to the full tank did the trick and the fridge then lit and continued to operate.  Must be very sensitive to pressure as the stove still lit. These tanks are a true pain in the ass.  Even after replacing one that was obviously wrong from the manufacturer this new “legal” design doesn’t work well.  I should write to Manchester with a complaint. For whatever good it would do me.

desert mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaDay three with clouds right on through sunset still charged the battery with the help of the new solar.  I took way too many photos with all those lovely clouds.

desert mountains clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaClear sky at sunrise offered an early start to charging for the new solar.  The day was filled with an interesting variety of clouds.  I sat outside for a little while reading in the sunshine.  If I don’t have anything to do, I don’t do anything.

desert mountains clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaBut as the clouds thickened I went back inside.  Had plenty of power to work on processing photos and writing posts, thinking it’s a good thing I’m usually 1-2 weeks behind on this story.  Otherwise all you’d get was photos of sunrise and sunset in the desert.  Oh, wait a minute.  That’s about all you get anyway.

desert mountains sunset clouds Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaThat night was predicted a 30% chance of rain and even with all the marvelous clouds, I just didn’t hold my breath.  I’d have to look up how many months it had been since rain in this area.  Yet before I went to bed I heard the almost unfamiliar tapping of soft rain on the camper roof.

Kofa Mountains sunrise clouds Palm Canyon Road Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaIn the morning, clouds hung low over the Kofa Mountains and sunrise put on a show.  I stepped outside to the outstanding aroma of petrichor, and creosote.  The air felt rich, igniting all my senses.  And though the ground was dry I swear the Saguaros stood a little taller and the bushes sparkled.  Deep breath.

desert mountains rainbow clouds Palm Canyon Road Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaThe wind blew enough to make it unpleasant to just sit outside.  So another inside day for me enjoying my desert yard view.  Like deja vu, I sat labeling photos from my January visit to Kofa.

desert mountains sunrise clouds Palm Canyon Road Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaBy day six testing new solar a pattern emerged.  Turning the phone off overnight with around 50% battery means I can use it in the morning to check stuff online, email, facebook, whatever.  After an hour or so I turn on the laptop to run on its own battery if lucky another hour.  Then I run the truck about 25 minutes, plugged in to those batteries via an inverter to the camper gives me almost 4 1/2 hours of power, plus another hour on the laptop battery depending on what I’m doing.  And by then solar has the house battery up to snuff so I can plug into it by inverter for 5-7 hours.  Adding another solar panel so I’m up to 290 watts on the roof passes my test.

Mesquite decorated Christmas tree Roadrunner BLM Quartzsite ArizonaDecorated desert Christmas tree

Almost a week out and by Friday decided to go shopping in Blythe, if they’d let me cross the border.  Surprisingly I couldn’t find any specific information about crossing into the locked down state of California.  Didn’t find anything specific about going to Mexico either as I considered Algodones for eye exam and new glasses.  But the agricultural border crossing was no different than has been for years, waving most people through.  After shopping at a good-sized chain store I felt stocked up again for a little while.

camper desert last light Roadrunner BLM Quartzsite ArizonaI returned to Arizona and drove only about four miles south of Quartzsite to the BLM short-term Roadrunner/La Paz area to camp.  Certainly a place I’ve been before but barely recognized with so few RVers.  Surely this is partly because of no Canadian, or international, visitors, and others just staying home, which is nice if they have a home to stay at.

Dome Rock Mountains sunset clouds Roadrunner BLM Quartzsite ArizonaI stayed for three days, fully charged and a good signal, a happy camper.  The wind blew and I didn’t go out much.  Did empty one propane tank.  I am perfectly content with my basic needs met.  I spend loads of time online.

peace flag desert mountains sunset clouds Roadrunner BLM Quartzsite ArizonaI spent time thinking of where to camp for Solstice, Christmas, and the next full moon.  Researched Castle Dome on the southwestern Kofa but that seems to require more rough miles than I want to drive right now.  To be honest I feel a little guilty about traveling at all.

trees mountain sunrise clouds Roadrunner BLM Quartzsite ArizonaI could hunker in around Quartzsite through the rest of the month.  If I hang here much longer I may start to call Quartzsite home.  Sadly, all of this doesn’t fix the camper coming apart at the front corners.  So, it’s back to town again.

Sierra cat Palm Canyon Road BLM Kofa National Wildlife Refuge ArizonaLazy days

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01 December 2020

Watching clouds from sunrise to sunset over camp Congress

desert Palo Verde tree mountains sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaWhile still at camp Congress I spent many days just watching clouds from sunrise to sunset.  In fact one of many treats I enjoy during winter in Arizona are the colorful skies.  Doesn’t hurt the sunrise comes late enough I sometimes even wake up in time to see them.  And I love being able to just step out the camper door with camera in hand.

Gila woodpecker bird Saguaro cactus Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaFlicker bird Saguaro cactus Ghost Town Road BLM Congress Arizona

I also frequently awaken to carpentry sounds made by either the Flickers or Gila Woodpeckers seemingly enlarging entries in one of the many nesting holes of a huge saguaro near my door.  Not sure if it’s a condo or a mansion.

dried flower Ghost Town Road BLM Congress Arizona

mixed vegetation Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaI’m trying to add a daily walk to my routine.  Would be nice to keep the legs I earned last summer and keep my weight down.  Wish I could say I’m successful daily.  Yet I make discoveries every time I get the ambition.

Palo Verde tree shadow Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaOne day I walked south of camp Congress and in two hours barely made one mile, round trip.  Yet I saw Kokopelli dancing in the shadow of a Palo Verde tree.  One of my favorite desert trees with it’s twisted trunk and branches of green skin.  I saw a deep wash with evidence that water flowed there fiercely, even if not regularly.  The rotting remains of a shingled roof and a few pieces of wood.  This area is where old Congress was built when the new mine was thriving in the 1880s.

wildlife water tank Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaI followed a dusty desert two-track used mostly by OHVs, rounded a bend and saw a swimming pool.  OK, so it’s actually a water tank for wildlife put out by Arizona Game and Fish complete with a camera attached to a tree watching the tank.  I waved.  The tank was full of clear cold water but too chilly for a swim even at 81°.  Would be nice to camp nearby to watch birds and wildlife, plus the signal was great, yet I suppose AZ F&G wouldn’t approve.

Flicker bird in nest hole saguaro cactus Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaOne morning I awoke to ratatattat on the camper roof directly above the bed.  I banged on the ceiling, waking Sierra, and whatever went away.  That’s carrying bird watching too far.

arch boulders Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaAnother walk east of camp took me towards the boulders at the base of the Date Creek Mountains.  Saw a couple nice possible camps, that were occupied, with about the same non-reliable signal as my camp.  I liked all the boulders and way more saguaros but thought there would also be more snakes.  I actually got in two miles in two hours that day.

bushes mountain sunrise clouds BLM Ghost Town Road Congress Arizona

bushes mountain sunrise clouds BLM Ghost Town Road Congress ArizonaI certainly don’t get up every morning for sunrise.  Sometimes I just peek out the window to see if it’s worthy.  But on a day I planned to go to town I was up and got lucky too.

tree clouds BLM Ghost Town Road Congress ArizonaJust has to be clouds.

bushes mountain sunset clouds BLM Ghost Town Road Congress ArizonaAnd then I got lucky again for sunset that same night.

tree desert mountains sundog clouds sunset BLM Ghost Town Road Congress Arizona

desert mountains sundog clouds BLM Ghost Town Road Congress ArizonaPlus throw in a sundog for good measure.  And that tells me to watch the temperatures drop.

Palo Verde tree sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaAs much as I don’t like to fix stuff, I used some parts I’ve been lugging around for at least six months and finally fixed the screen door so it latches again.  Goodbye awkward clip.  Felt good to geterdone.  Why did it take me so long?

desert mountain sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaAlso, finally finished labeling my photos taken in 2019.  Nothing like being almost a year behind.  I’ve been OCD about labeling photos since youth.  Could be, someday, I won’t remember the who, what, where, and when.

brush mountains sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaWhich brings me also to a rather frantic backup when my laptop started being weird, first the screen flipping up and down, and then it just quit.  Finally got it back on and backed up to current photos and documents.  I try to do that regularly, but never regular enough.  I really don’t want the expense of replacing the computer especially as I really need to get my eyes examined, probably new glasses, and figure out the power/solar thing on the camper.

house sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress Arizona

brush house sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaHow would you like to live in that house?

Had several visitors at camp Congress.  A blog reader who lives in Congress and an old friend from just up the road in Yarnell.  It’s nice to sit outside in the sunshine, distancing, and chatting away the hours.  A neighbor from further down the road stopped his walk to talk.  Got crazy about politics, and a noisy neighbor from the previous night with generator and loud music, which I don’t remember hearing. He pointed out wearing a National Park Service ballcap and started to go on about locals shooting on public lands when I informed him I was visiting with a friend and didn’t have time to listen. If he really worked for NPS he’d know it’s illegal to wear that hat out of full uniform.

desert mountain sunset clouds moon Ghost Town Road BLM Congress Arizona

saguaro cactus sunset clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaThe next night while I was out shooting sunset I heard a growl, coming from the weird neighbor.  When I turned he said, “just testing your reflexes” and my reply, “a good way to get shot.” Then he started to babble on and I ignored him and went back to camp. Kind of took the fun out shooting the camera.  Also not liking my location any more.

desert mountain sunrise clouds Ghost Town Road BLM Congress ArizonaSunrise

Between that and wind rocking the camper that night I was more than ready to leave camp Congress.  Luckily, the calendars were delivered so I took care of a lot of shipping and then moved camp not far from Wickenburg to a new patch of public land.

broken glassesDid I mention needing new glasses so I can continue to watch, and photograph, clouds, sunset, and the occasional sunrise.  A dab of superglue fixed this problem, at least temporarily.

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23 July 2018

Arrived in time for Sunrise at Sunset Crater National Monument

first light Sunset Crater National Monument ArizonaAfter nine months of several planned road trips not happening I finally hit the road Tuesday and got just north of Flagstaff to Sunset Crater National Monument.

I let neighbors know I’d be gone for a while and left keys with a friend on the way out of Yarnell on Tuesday.  Also sent a text to Berta’s daughter to let her know my plans.  Her reply to have fun and let her know if anything needs to be done at the house.  So I told her about the scorpions and my recommendation to have everything moved away from the house’s outside walls then have it sprayed.  Four days later it’s taken care of.

old gas station Skull Valley Arizona

Sierra cat behind bed pillows in truckcamperLeft town about 10:30am headed north to higher elevation.  Made one quick stop in Chino Valley and when I got in the camper Sierra was tucked into the bed covers with no plan to come out.

traffic construction Mount Humphreys storm clouds I40 East ArizonaBetween rain, construction, and an accident, Interstate 40 east of Belmont was a slow go for about 45 minutes.  Yet I felt in no rush.

multiple street signs junction Country Club Drive & SR89 Flagstaff ArizonaStopped to call a friend in Flagstaff and made dinner arrangements.  I was being taken out to my favorite Greek restaurant in celebration of one year no cigarettes.  Smile

truckcamper Bonito campground Sunset Crater National Monument ArizonaOnly 12 miles north of Flagstaff and adjacent to Sunset Crater National Monument, Bonito campground provided paved roads and sites that were almost level for $24/night or $12 with my Senior Pass.  Normally I’d have camped on the west side of SR89 for free on the forest but with all the rain had concerns about gravel road conditions.  With only 25 sites—fire ring and table—and no reservations taken I was happy to see a few sites left when I arrived at 3pm.  They are nicely spaced out under the Ponderosa Pines.

I was unprepared when opening the camper door and Sierra bolted out.  I think as soon as her paws touched the unfamiliar ground she jumped into the truck wheel well to hide forever.  I coerced her with treats and she finally relented showing up by the truck cab where I picked her up and put her back in the camper.  My ride for dinner arrived moments later.  Sorry no pics of the delicious dinner.

sunrise Sunset Crater National Monument Arizona

first light San Fransisco Peaks Sunset Crater National Monument ArizonaBy the time I returned to camp I was too satiated and tired to walk where I could see what looked like a colorful sunset.  Then after a restful quiet night I awoke early enough to see first light through the trees and it called my name.  With coffee in hand, I quickly battened down and drove east to the first parking for a trail to greet the morning.  I should do this more often, maybe.

I contemplated driving the 73 mile loop road through Sunset Crater and Wapatki national monuments yet I knew the day would get warmer and was thinking about Sierra baking in the camper.

mountains clouds leaving Sunset Crater National Monument ArizonaSo I turned around and quickly returned to SR89, headed North with a stop in Cameron for fuel before crossing the Painted Desert and on through the sparsely populated Navajo Nation.  No matter how many times I make this drive I an entranced by the desert’s beauty.

cars Jacob Lake Inn sign Jacob Lake ArizonaAt the start of the climb onto the Kaibab Plateau I saw three California Condors soaring high above.  And before I knew it, was stopped at Jacob Lake where I just had to get a couple cookies.  It’s been almost nine months ya’ know.

tree tunnel FR219 Marble View Kaibab National Forest ArizonaAnd besides I needed some treats for my next remote location.

 

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