The work continues...

Still working on the road. Had a chance today to drag it a bit, and move some of the larger rocks out of the way. I'm sure that our trucks can make it, but not sure how well or how many times.

I did however meet two local cowboys (and I am not just saying that, they really are ranch hands who take care of the several hundred heads of cattle in the area) the strom we had last week caused more trouble for them, than us. The cattle gards that keep the cattle confined to certain areas were filled in with sand. So several heads are at this time missing. I told them that I saw some around the corner and that I would keep my eyes open for the rest. I was also able to get their cell (I know, a cowboy with a cell sounds strange to me also) and would call if I ran into them.

The whole exchange is just a little starnge to me. They did say that their job is to ride the fence line, (our back property line) and that they have always thought our little village was a neat idea. I guess that does validate us a bit...

Took the day off today...

Went to the Grand Canyon today. Had lunch in Williams. Had a nice time. I should have stayed home and worked on the road... But I needed to take a day and relax.

The life of a dog...

We've had roxy for a while now. I'm guessing close to two and jave years now. She was happy dog in town, but our other lab was just not into playing with her much. Now that we have moved out here, and gotten the two pups, she has had the oppurtunity to play 24/7! She has bonded with lexy the most, they chase each other all the time, and bear likes to pound on her when she's sleeping. I still haven't heard any of them bark, unless someone surprises them on the road, or something big is walking the fence line. Big differance from being in town. They barked all the time then. My opinion of dogs is changing. I really feel that this is how they were meant to live. Lots of room and nothing to challenge their domain. Simple, to bad most dogs live in communities so closely packed together. But I gess there are advantages to that way of life also.

Just a random thought about the joys of living a little on the wild side. Oh, and I can't forget to tell eveyone about the three deer I almost hit coming home last night. When it is dark you really have to drive a bit slower...

Another day closes

Good night everyone.

Cooking off the grid

Just made breakfest for the family. All on a wood burning stove. It turned out great!

Wow....

We had a neighbor visit us today! Nice enough, going to give us a pointer or two living out here in BFE. We're discussing going in halves of having the road graded from end to end, we're also talking about running power. Who knows we may end up civilized soner then expected.

It's a warm one

Sitting in the "guest room" I lost my place in the "high class" trailer. Out of towners are going to make it through the night. They are however going to stay up and watch a movie first. Which means (since I have to up and out of here by 3am for work) I get to sleep in our overflow parking. So it's around 82 out side, and I'm going to guess around 86 inside, but I do have a nice breeze every now and then. So thanks a lot crazy uncle,

Great! The big generator doesn't want to start... Out of gas? don't think so, hot water heater and fridge are acting ok... Damn it.

Ok got it started. Dies this mean I can go to sleep now? I sure hope so.

Before I go, took a trip to check out the flood damage. Enjoy the pics. Notice the street level, and how far down they had to go to reach it.