It's the official start of the summer season. At Carlsbad Caverns, we have switched over to summer hours with the visitor's center open until 7PM. The crowds showed up at the cave yesterday and it was crazy all day long. I was on the early shift, and was happy to go home.
Inside the cave on busy days it's loud, which detracts from the beauty of the cave. Outside, the heat is exhausting, and you can dehydrate quickly in 100 degree heat with little or no humidity.
John is surviving in the RV. If it goes over 100 we either BBQ outside or go out for dinner. Too hot to cook inside and keep the rig cool. He doesn't have the luxury of a 56 degree cave to work in.
Next Friday we move the rig to Alto, NM. It's a 3 hour drive north and west of Carlsbad, up in the mountains. Their summer temperatures rarely exceed 80 degrees - a much more tolerable way to spend the summer. I'll be working 4 day work weeks for much of the summer (using my accrued vacation time) so I can spend long weekends with John. When in Carlsbad, I'll be staying with a friend some weeks, pet sitting other weeks for other rangers on vacation.
The cats are doing OK. They have adjusted to Momma Cats disappearance. She was cremated and is back with us. We miss her, but know it was her time.
Hope you all have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Keep cool and if you're driving watch out for the other guy. We miss our family and friends the most on holiday weekends. Hugs to you all...
Love,
VAL & JOHN and the kitties.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Solar Eclipse
Hi Family and friends,
Tomorrow there will be a solar eclipse in this part of the country. Here in Carlsbad, we are in the area of the partial eclipse, but we will drive north, up towards Roswell where the full eclipse will be visible.
We will have the specialized glasses to view the eclipse safely, but don't have the equipment to take pictures. John has been trying to get a lens for his camera, but being in the middle of the desert, not a lot of photo shops!
I don't remember the last time we've seen a solar eclipse. The past two lunar eclipses have been blocked by clouds. Tomorrow is supposed to be clear, and the eclipse is during the evening, just before sunset. Should be interesting!
That's all for now. Miss you and think of you often...
Love,
VAL & JOHN and the kitties!!!!
Tomorrow there will be a solar eclipse in this part of the country. Here in Carlsbad, we are in the area of the partial eclipse, but we will drive north, up towards Roswell where the full eclipse will be visible.
We will have the specialized glasses to view the eclipse safely, but don't have the equipment to take pictures. John has been trying to get a lens for his camera, but being in the middle of the desert, not a lot of photo shops!
I don't remember the last time we've seen a solar eclipse. The past two lunar eclipses have been blocked by clouds. Tomorrow is supposed to be clear, and the eclipse is during the evening, just before sunset. Should be interesting!
That's all for now. Miss you and think of you often...
Love,
VAL & JOHN and the kitties!!!!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Momma Cat
Hi All,
A very sad day for us today. This morning, John and I had to put Momma Cat to sleep. She has been with us for 15 years, and was probably 16 years old. She was born a feral cat, when she first came into our house, she was wild, but caring for newborn kittens. Over the weeks and months, she slowly became used to us and made her way not only into our home but our hearts.
She is survived by her three sisters: Sassy, Shadow and Scooter as well as a devoted brother, Spot. There will be an empty spot on her favorite blanket and a large hole in both John and my hearts.
The vet staff cried with us, as over the past few months she's visited them numerous times and was always the model pet. Despite starting life as a wild cat, she never scratched, hissed or even meowed during all her visits. In the recent weeks as John would give her insulin, she would run towards him meowing happily and purr as she was given her medicine. She was truly one in a million.
In lieu of catnip, please hug your pet, weather it has furr or feathers, two legs or four. The joy they bring to our lives is truly priceless.
I'll attach a few recent pictures of our beloved, Momma Cat!
Val, John, Sassy, Shadow, Scooter and Spot...
A very sad day for us today. This morning, John and I had to put Momma Cat to sleep. She has been with us for 15 years, and was probably 16 years old. She was born a feral cat, when she first came into our house, she was wild, but caring for newborn kittens. Over the weeks and months, she slowly became used to us and made her way not only into our home but our hearts.
She is survived by her three sisters: Sassy, Shadow and Scooter as well as a devoted brother, Spot. There will be an empty spot on her favorite blanket and a large hole in both John and my hearts.
The vet staff cried with us, as over the past few months she's visited them numerous times and was always the model pet. Despite starting life as a wild cat, she never scratched, hissed or even meowed during all her visits. In the recent weeks as John would give her insulin, she would run towards him meowing happily and purr as she was given her medicine. She was truly one in a million.
In lieu of catnip, please hug your pet, weather it has furr or feathers, two legs or four. The joy they bring to our lives is truly priceless.
I'll attach a few recent pictures of our beloved, Momma Cat!
Love to all,
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