We are settled in the Escapees Saguaro SKP Co-op in Benson, AZ for the next couple of weeks. Our timing was perfect for viewing many cacti in bloom.
I have been going for a walk every morning and can't stop myself from taking photos. I have noticed that I look forward to my walks between the blue sky, the views of the valley below us, the different textures of plants, and colorful flowers....as long as I get out in the early morning's cooler temps. By the afternoon, I am not so enthused.
I actually have a sore neck from trying to look at everything during my morning walks. So much to see between the wildlife and the park settings.Chollo |
Almost every plant in the common areas has a name tag. I really appreciate the park's volunteer gardeners spending the extra time to tag each plant.
Prickly Pear |
Yellow Bird of Paradise |
I turned the photos below into a collage so I could share more photos of the park. We are on two waiting lists for a site. One in the northwest and one in the southwest. Our plans are to take a permanent site after our travel days are over.
our temporary site with a view |
It has not been an easy decision between Sutherlin, OR and Benson, AZ. So, many pros and cons for both and neither is winning more pros than the other! Besides the better winter weather, I love the Casitas built on each site. Each one made unique by the site's lease holder. Below are views of some of the different style Casitas from the road. The bottom left photo shows the space behind the sites with more plants.
Granted this area is hot and dry. Water shortage is also a problem, but I still love the desert, the colors, the dry air, and the birds....so many different birds. Okay, so the House Sparrow below is more common, but I have seen roadrunners, quails, and others that I could not identify.
And yet, I love the northwest area as well. We could become snowbirds and summer in OR with winters in AZ. Hmmm, I'm glad I don't have to decide today, but I know that day is coming soon.
Four quilts done! Here are some quick photos of each one. I will need to find a better spot to take photos for my Etsy shop. The fabric collection in Cosmos quilt had me wondering what I was thinking. It sat in the closet for quite a long time because I thought the collection was too dark for a child's quilt with so many browns and sage greens. With a little yellow, a flash of red, and white background added to the mix and...Ta-Da! I do believe Cosmos, the Star Puppy looks quite cheerful.
Cosmos The Star Puppy |
Giraffe quilt |
Peek-a-boo Bear |
The last one is the Zoo panel that I have renamed Hippo and Friends. I plan to give this one to a children's charity group since this fabric was given to me by a friend.
Hippo and Friends |
Happy Quilting!
Hello!! So glad to catch up on your travels. I think I'd winter in AZ and summer in OR. I love OR a lot. I'm not fond of the heat so I don't know if I could summer in AZ. Four years in Lemoore, CA was enough for me. I was too hot there.
ReplyDeleteLove to see that you're keeping busy with quilting. I hope to pick up my needles again soon. I've been working 48 hours a week and trying to keep up with house and farm. It hasn't been easy and I'm pooped. I'm looking forward to some relaxing days scrapbooking and quilting!