Recycled Roadrunner (Columbus, TX)

We have been spending most of our time hanging around the campground near the Colorado River in Texas.  Just taking it easy.  I haven't been taking a lot of photos so I thought I would share the photos from the Las Cruces Overlook Rest Stop.

Desert Willow and picnic area

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day for viewing the mountains and the valley.

The picnic areas are covered and kept very clean with a grill.  Big rigs can stay overnight if you don't mind dry camping.

We really did not need to stop, but I wanted to see the recycled Roadrunner that watches over the valley. 

He was definitely worth the stop!

The artist did a wonderful job of catching the roadrunner's face using soles of shoes, wires, and a reflector with a bicycle tire for his eye.

I could see his wing had keyboards, stereo parts, and toys.  Can you see the horse?  He is just below the film wheel.

The tail had wire mesh with smaller items like cell phones, strips of metal, and belts.   All in all, it was quite interesting.  If you happen to be on I-10 and driving through Las Cruces, I highly recommend stopping here even if you are not ready for a rest.

A couple of more photos to share with you....

Moon over Benson, AZ

This is my favorite with a deer being more curious about the cats.  The cats were rather blasé about the whole encounter.  They just sat there giving her their bored look as she got closer.  She did not act threatening, but after taking this photo, I stood up to scare her away.  I felt she got a pretty good look at the strange critters and did not need to get any closer.

Curious Deer watching our cats near Medina Lake

On The Cutting Board

Since we are spending quite a bit of time around the campground, I have been able to finish another six Happy Campers.  Now, I need to spend some time taking photos and getting them listed in my shop.

 Here are some close-ups of the embroidery on the new ones.

 I started appliquéing the vine along with leaves and sweet peas on this quilt.  I should have this one done soon.

I want to get the second quilt top done before I start quilting the tops.  Time to get back to my Sweet Pea vine!

Happy Quilting!

Red or Green? Chile - that is! (Albuquerque, NM)

Yesterday, was a long day of travel with heavy winds so we were very tired after we settled into the Kirtland's FamCamp.  I found my mind going to all the different stores and restaurants that I want to visit while we were here.  Funny, but a lot of the places I want to visit/shop have something to do with....you guessed it!....Chile!

No?  Oh, you thought I was talking about quilts.  Well, you are close.  I am thinking about quilts and fabrics too, but there are wonderful quilt shops everywhere.  I can get a quilt/fabric-fix anytime, but a chile-fix?  There is none better than the Southwest area.

Dried Century Plant

I miss the Southwest especially New Mexico and Arizona.  The desert colors and plants.  The blue sky and yes, even the lizards and the sage brush. But, there is one thing I miss more than anything else  - after my friends, of course.  New Mexican Food!

Ever since Dan said we are going to stop in Albuquerque, I have been craving a Breakfast Burrito from Golden Pride.  Oh! So good! 

More Chile for me!

There are ten different breakfast burritos, but I always get the #9 - eggs, hash browns, bacon, cheddar cheese and green chile.  Dan gets his chile on the side so I get a little more for my burrito.  What a great get up and go - morning starter.  Who needs coffee when you have green chile to get the blood flowing?  Granted it is not too hot, but just spicy enough to wake those taste buds and say "Good Morning!"  I don't eat these very often so no comments about calories and hardening of the arteries, okay?

For lunch, a Dion's Pepperoni and Green Chile pizza.  Or! Enchiladas with red chile from Sadie's of New Mexico. .....excuse me, I need to go wipe the drool from my chin.

A little barb wire. A couple of cactus...

Okay, I'm back.  While I am here, I plan to stock up on Hatch's Green Chile and Sadie's Salsa.  Shop at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and all my favorite quilt shops.  Oh man!  I don't know where to start!  Okay, deep breath.  Time to make a list of things to do.  At least, I got my chile-fix for today.

So, all this thinking about red and green chile, I had to do a tribute to Red or Green? Chile Treasury last night.  Enjoy!  and watch out for those spicy ones!