Flu Shots at the County Fair

The first year we were here Loren mentioned they got their shots during the county fair and we began getting our there. Today we gaggled up and headed there.  In addition to the shots you can also get free cholestrol, blood sugar and blood pressure.  And of course AFTER we would do another "quality" check of Carmen's Kitchen.  (Ken does these about 3-4 times a week is you get my drift.)
It was also kid day so we had to plan our routes after the shooting.  Bill/Maurene, Wyn/Ki and us went together.  The judged exhibits are displayed behind chicken wire so you can't get real up close.  This one is very awesome - and the judges thought so also.  It looks like metal on the top; Ki thought the "kids" might be light bulbs and we all agree the bottom may be a gourd.

              

This blue ribbon leather painting caught my eye.

This crocheted artwork reminded me of our niece Audrey.  Hers were the first "artwork" pieces I had ever seen

Maurene browses while the teacher gaggles up her pink shirted kiddies.  There were also green and blue groups.

Wyn and Ki working their kidfree plan.

This pic is for DEBBIE - stained glass.  Hmmm! Wonder how Debbie is doing on hers?? Inquiring minds and all that.

I loved this chicken.  What an incredible design.
Nature is so full of art.  I'll bet someone made a piece of fabric like this.





And that was the county fair.  Ken's BS level was fairly low (:) :)).....................................BP and his cholesterol were also good.  The new and additional meds are kicking in nicely.  His shoulder is numb.........which is WAY batter than hurting. And the happy pills are making him "happy"!!  Even with a couple of calls and texts this morning that sent MY BP through the roof wanting to find a hitman;  he just chuckled us through it.   Enough of this claptrap.....on to one of the best parts of the day.....................Carmen's Kitchen.   Green chile smothered burritos; breakfast burritos and tostados (green chile sauce on the side).  Carmen's has been open just over a year.  Ken fell in love with her green chile sauce last year.  We go there so often she just starts cooking our when she sees us come in.  Her kids encourage her to add Rellanos to her menu.  Ken agreed and took her some Asadero Cheese to put in them.  We appreciate the cleanliness of the little place.  It  has 5 tables inside  and 4 outside under umbrellas.  

We came back home and us women gathered our beads and headed to the CH.  Kara is now a dedicated beader after showing her another spiral rope pattern.  She's on a role creating 1 and beginning another today.

Tonight we all went to the Legion to try out the new to us menu - popcorn shrimp, soup, wings in addition to hamburgers and salad.  Not bad!!  I had a cup of soup which was very good.
And so ends another day in Retired Land!

Catching Up

Saturday was a good but interesting day.  Got everything on the lists and ended up at Bountiful Basket delivery which wasn't the best experience.  Having worked at several drops every Saturday throughout the summer I know the general idea of food co-oping.  In retrospect it was good I was there that day as it helped the Volunteer Area Coordinator know what direction to go next.  Since I am looking to start a drop around here and am totally trained I may become a backup for LC instead of her husband.  Also got some ideas on how to begin advertising  BB here.  Albuquerque may be starting one so putting us in the truck schedule may work.  Whatever.  Will pick up in Deming (at the winery) next time and meet the VAC - Jennifer (a Wyoming kind of gal.)
Maurene called while I was gone.  It is snowing "up north" so they left Saturday morning.  I'm leaving the flower waving in the sun for them.
After a few hits and misses they pulled in late yesterday afternoon.  Bill pulled in with their new to them 5th wheel and Maurene pulled in with the car pulling their little Geo.  Wootwoot!  The season is shaping up.
Ken had a doc apt Monday morning.  We caught Carol up on the summer and they decided to get him started on a happy pill; bump up his pain pill a bit and rechecking in a month.  Then he'll have another round of TPI's with PA Lisa.  Hopefully she won't wuss out giving them in his neck.  Wait and see will continue to be the motto of the day.  Praying with these changes he can even out a little.

I started teaching Kara and Mary (new camp host) the sweatshirt caper Monday and Tuesday.  Tuesday I worked on the new stitch (right angle weave) I'm learning.  I'm prepping for a new design.  The Caduceus in this one.  Guess I'll rip it up and actually do a set.

Tuesday night we had Happy Hour outside (84*) and roasted hot dogs over the fire.  Really.  Cedar Cove provided the dogs and we chipped in the side dishes.  Great time.  Next time I think we may sait until the sun goes down a little more.

 Ken, Clay and Maurene sitting in what shade they could find.

Wyn and Claire having dessert.











LEO - don't look at her that way!  She'll  leave you a LITTLE bit of room in your basement - a 5"x7" spot.  :)  

 Bill and Don visiting with overnight visitors.  Bob has a new phone - he loves it.







Kara/Leo are here until the first and she wants to learn several crafts before they leave - so we are loading her up.  Maurene/Bill will do teacup lights and Wyn/me will help her with beading.

Should be fun.  Waitin' on Dave/Deb; Kathy/Doug; Linda/Newell; Jan/Ray and many others.  Sending safe travel prayers their way.  Ahhhhhhh! Life is SOOOO good!!

Touring Elephant Butte Lake

 Park Hosts Cheryl and Rick invited a group of us to tour the Lake on their pontoon boat.  Kara/Leo, Wyn/Ki and us took them up on it.  The first picture doesn't look too bad - then you see the next picture.

Notice where the cars are parked?  They had to build a new "walking" trail in a zigzag fashion to the Marina.











One of the MANY house boats on the Lake.

A look back over the Main Entrance Marina.

The green WAS underwater in the spring.

The 'Elephant' all sad and naked.

??? A cousin of the loons???  However I'm told they don't make looney sounds.  Actually I thought I looney sounds!!

 Thanks Captain Rick for the ride!

Leo and Wyn gathering seashells on the beach.

The dam.

This is looking at the Dam Marina.  As they have shut off water outgo it is UP from the lowest point a couple of weeks ago.

Poor naked elephant.

A boat that sunk in the '40's is way above the waterline now.

 The Dam Marina where no boats are launched now.

 This houseboat is for sale.  $7500 for all THREE boats.  Sounds reasonable.

 Cute, cute.

 Wait a minute.........one, two, three, uhhhh FOUR!!  Hmmmm. Which three boats are for sale.

 Rattlesnack Island has a regular highway to it.

 Yes, they STILL get stuck out there.

                               Kettletop!

Rock Canyon marina.  You have to go around the launchpad into the sand; but you can still launch here.

 THIS is Rock Canyon - last year this is where ALL the houseboats and Marina were.







Rock Island Marina is no longer in a protected inlet.

Hey Dude!!  Nice legs.

One of the rock formations that is uncovered.  

Then in another inlet is the floating hambuger stand. 

Nice idea.

 

or maybe............

    Yeah!  Let us have 12 Beach Burgers!!!

 Chugging back to the dock.  Great day, wading, eating, having Pork Chops and lots of laughter!

The end of a Good Day in New Mexico!