A Trip To Lake Pleasant

Yesterday we drove to Lake Pleasant with Perry. Two sailboats were actually out on the water. It looked like there may be some nice camping places by the water. We may move up there tomorrow, but that decision is still up in the air. Today we are going to the Hurd Museum with Perry. Weather here has been overcast, which is unusual. Perry says the orange crop has suffered from the cold weather. It looks like giant televisions are taking over here. At Ken Petersons we saw his giant TV, and now we are watching the History channel here on Perry's huge tv. These new televisions must have magical properties, because I dreamed last night I was in a river in Africa swimming with alligators. This must have been the result of watching a program about Africa before I went to bed. In my dream I was walking in the river for awhile carrying some raw chicken meat. It occurred to me this was not a good idea in the presence of alligators, so reluctantly I threw it away. Here I am drinking coffee, so everything worked out fine.

Sun City

The retinue has made it to Perry Foster's in Sun City. We just finished lunch at his country club. No blue jeans allowed, so we had to change into something respectable. We are parked out front charging, cell phones, camper battery, computer, and anything else that will hold electricity. Perry is going to take us up to Lake Pleasant. Our next destination is still uncertain.

Justin Makes it to the top.

Today we hiked up to Weavers Needle. Our new friend Justin (time) went with us. I had my doubts that Justin could make the whole hike, it was about eight miles and very hard hiking. Justin who is ten did fine, I am recommending him to be a junior Indian guide. He became very proficient at finding the trail. He learned to see rock cairns and help lead the way. He is the son of the camp host where we are staying. We will be there again tonight. The camp is along the Salt River south of the Saguaro Dam. I am about worn out form hiking every day. We are still trying to meet up with Ed our friend with the Casita camper. Ed is in Yuma AZ. We are going to visit Perry Foster in a day or two. Who knows where next. We have had a few people interested in the house in Hazen, and it looks like we have a place to rent at the lake in North Dakota. Cissie is still hot ot buy a house near my sister Patty in Cottonwood. I cannot put up pictures from here, but will try to get some up from the hike today when we get to wi fi. We can get a cell signal where we are now. Justin wants a hamburger for a reward for completing the great hike. Yesterday I mentioned to Justin we were hiking today. He asked what time are you leaving. I was surprised to see him this morning when we about to leave at seven thirty with his pack on ready to go, we could not turn him down. He had sandwiches and water and was ready to go.

Ray is gettin er done, get out of the way

When Ray decides to do something, it is going to happen quick, so get out of the way. Seems like just a couple days ago he said he was going to build a canoe. Look how far along he is already. If he started a war in Iraq it would have been done years ago, and he would already have Iran, and Korea done. Ray for president.

Moving Day

The picture above is of the ruin at Rogers Trough, you can see the site was well preserved, and the room on the right had the roof intact, which is rare. From the inside you can clearly see the craftsmanship of the roof. Speaking of Craftsmanship, Ray Kerns sent us some pictures of the canoe he is building. Today we will move over to the Salt River and camp. On the river we will be waiting for Ray to come by in his canoe. At the rate Ray is going we expect him by the weekend. Yesterday we hiked out of a friend of a friend's backyard. As usual we went up the peak like our butts were on fire. It was more than a thousand feet in about an hour. Came down and sat in the backyard of his very nice home in Scottsdale and relaxed. We are down in Mesa now getting groceries and permits. May stay in the Phoenix area for a few days along the Salt River below Saguaro Dam. The dam is a little north of Usery park. Cissie may fish, they claim there are trout in the Salt River.

We made it, but recovery will take awhile

Ken Peterson, Cissie, and Mike made the big hike down Rogers Trough today. The Ruins we found were excellent. The day was perfect, but getting the two turkeys down the draw and back was a feat. Ken had trouble getting his turkeys in and back. In case you don't remember one turkey equals twenty pounds overweight. At Thanksgiving Cissie pointed at the Turkey and told me I was carrying two of them with me all the time. Those turkeys do not hike well, they want to rest, and going up hill they are a pain, but on the way down they hammer you to death. I am thinking of firing a turkey or trading one in for a chicken. With no WiFi I cannot put pictures on here. We are again at Ken and Terry's. Good food, and desert. Now, another Phoenix friend wants us to hike tomorrow. Today's hike was eight miles, I don't know if I can make another one tomorrow.

Big Hike today, and tomorrow

We had a big hike today and tomorrow will Hike with Ken up Rogers Trough. It will be a tuff one. We may move down near the Salt river to stay for a couple days. We are at Usery Park today and tomorrow by Mesa.

Made it to Phoenix

Cissie and I are sitting with Ken and Terry watching football, Excellent chili ect. As soon as the sun comes out in a couple days we are planning a big hike. We are staying at McDowell Mountian park, but will move to Usery tomorrow. Cissie wants to see Taliesin, Frank Loyd Rights home in the morning.

Learn to Speak Body: Tape 5

Wagon Train headed to Phoenix and points South

Barring any unforeseen problems we will take off today to go to Phoenix. Once there we may visit Ken and Terry Peterson. More than likely we will have little if any Internet for awhile. We may stay at Usery State Park near Mesa. We will keep going south until it gets warmer.

Snow in the desert

Snow is on the ground this morning. Sister Suzie just left for church to pray for Lord Kadizzle. Last night we had a very good Mexican supper out with the local clan. Unbelievably some are eating Mexican left overs for breakfast.

Not for Fuzzies, but very good article

On my other blog I just posted an excellent speech from Bill Moyers. He expresses the ideas I believe in so well, why should I bother. This is not material the Fuzzies should be reading. Go to the link http://idignatioin.blogspot.com/ to get to the other blog

Royalty gathers in Arizona

With snow in the desert the Duchess of Dallas and the Dutchess of Dollars from Pittsburgh arrived at Princess Patty's Mansion on the Mesa. Tonight only the finest noodles will be served with the spaghetti. If you wondered what a half ton of Quinns would look like you need only look above. Lord Kadizzle attended by the royal family. Of course Lord Kadizzle makes up a quarter ton himself. After dinner we will drive to the truck stop to see if we are still legal with four axles.

Commander headed to Iraq to kick some ass

The commander can be seen above with her shotgun headed for Iraq. Her presence will surely unite the religious factions. When she starts bossing them around they will unite to drive her out. This will ultimately bring peace.

View from living room

Lord Kadizzle is looking out the window from the kitchen nook. The kitchen is to the right.

Back of Commanders Choice

The Commander is house hunting

The commander is hell bent to buy a house in Arizona. She say she has to have one a couple blocks away from sister Patty. Patty lives near Camp Verde, which is NW of Cottonwood. Cottonwood is about 15 minutes south of Sedona. So if you know anyone who wants a deal on a house in Hazen. Let us know, quick.

Find Lord Kadizzle in the picture

On the way up the moutian to get the commandments. Once we got there and picked up the tablets, it turned out the commander had written the commandments. Thou shalt pick up thy clothes, Thou shout always obey the commander, Thou shout let the commander have the remote control, Thou shout do the dishes, ect.

Lord Kadizzle takes two turkeys on walk to 6444 ft

At Thanksgiving someone pointed out to his lordship that his belly weighed as much as two Thanksgiving turkey's. On our hike yesterday the two turkeys went six miles and gained elevation of two thousand feet. The turkeys did fine on the way up, but having those turkeys hammer my back bones on the way down a steep trail was almost enought to make me want to divorce the turkeys.

If you look at the picture very carefully you will see two white dots. Those dots are RVs at the Palatki Indian site in the center of the picture. The Palatki site is the most visited in the Sedona area.

Lord Kadizzle, a man of vision

People often ask "Where do you get your insight?", "How do you see the future"?. I am reluctant to reveal the process, but I will. Here you see me with my special glasses. These glasses have one double " A " battery in the little device between the eyes. This battery shakes the whole system which is pressed against the head in key places. Turned on you feel a little like you are being electrocuted. The shaking loosens the molecules in the brain. It is a cheap way to rattle the brain. Now you can understand how my thought process works, and know how I reach conclusions others would miss.