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.

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

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

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!

Arch moved to the reception

Setting up the arch

Local beach

Mom and dad

Friday night reception

Rocks on the beach

View from our room

View from our room

Jo at the beach

At the Cabo airport

Bengt escorting Jo

The Couple

Just Married!

Leaving the ceremony

Baltimore Ostens

Father-Daughter dance

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Baker

America 250 Weekend Activities

• Fun time at Sharlot Hall Museum's American Heritage Day - lots of fun living history exhibits, brass band, food and more
• Awesome time at friend's house for burgers, brats, and beers
• Skipped the fireworks
• Added some gravel to help erosion along the driveway

More Coffee Truth

Bhaskar Kolhe RIP

Bhaskar passed peacefully, surrounded by family.

America 250 Local Jeep Trip

As part of America's 250th, Lily and I headed out for a jeep trip in the local national forest.  We started out on Tonto Rd, to Fair Oaks to Telephone Rd to Camp Wood Rd.  These were all easy roads and the going was fast. Jordan Well and Mud Tank trails had some tight spots but still were easy going.  We then turned north onto Walnut Creek.  Our goal was to get near Apache Creek Wilderness so turned east onto FR 95B.  Then the trail got very rough and tight.  It took a while to get to FR 95A and Graver Wash to hook back up to Walnut Creek.  From there, we headed back along Williamson Valley Rd.

Overall the trip was fun but rough.  We got in to some great views.

View to the east

Granite Knob

Lily does not stand still for photos