Osten Family Blog

Sunday, September 13, 2026

National Prepareness Month

I have never really heard of National Preparedeness Month until now. I have even got emails about it at work. Maybe the government knows something we don't. Anyway, it is good advice and hopefully more people with start prepping.

Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Labor Day Activities

Assocation general meeting with our county supervisor in attendance
Tried out some new Carcano ammo
Hike and more hikes
Lots of stuff around the house

Arizona skies

Along the Little Granite Mt Loop

Monday, August 31, 2026

Weekend Storm

We got our most severe storm since we moved here. At least an inch (probably more) in less than an hour. It caused some severe erosion along the the driveway that needs to be addressed.

Grand Canyon got some severe flash flooding and it looks like Phantom Ranch will be shut down for a while.

But in the dry times, I got some hikes in and zeroed some pistol optics.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Misc Updates

Jaya finished her board exams!
Had a fun Chipper Day
My potato crop failed - most likely the buckets got too hot
Put two storage properties under contract and need to raise money
Pulling lots of weeds
Getting some decent rain

Mighty Granite Creek

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Another local Jeep trip

We started by stopping by the Forge in Skull Valley for coffee. Then drove east on Poverty Flat and 9261M. The latter was very rough and slow going. We got on Epic Interrupted for a bit then took the shortcut on Deuce Power which was also pretty rough. We took Smooth Operation back home which had great views.

Great views!

Silted up dam

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Wedding Weekend

Jaya and Noah decided to have their wedding in Cabo San Lucas. They chose the JW Marriot as a place where everyone could gather, hang out and celebrate their marriage. Everything turned out awesome!