Sunday, August 26, 2012

Last weekend in Alto

Hi All,

It's hard to believe that our summer in Alto is almost over.  It has been a good retreat from the heat of Carlsbad, and John has enjoyed being up here.  I'll be glad when we are all back together full time and I don't have to drive three hours to get to and from work! 

Next Saturday morning (Sept 1st), we will be leaving Little Creek RV Park in Alto and heading north to Montana.  We plan to spend about two weeks in Glacier before we return to Carlsbad.  We're leaving my car here in Alto, and will pick it up upon our return.

Today we did a couple of short hikes in Ruidoso.  The weather is beautiful - low 70's with only a few clouds and a nice breeze.  Almost a touch of fall in the air.  As we were hiking this morning I heard an elk bugle.  If you've ever heard this sound, you won't forget it.  A ritual of the fall as bull elk call the females and start their breeding cycle.  We hiked another half hour and we heard another elk bugle even closer than the first.  Looked around to see if we could spot the elk, but he was well hidden in the thicket.

Hope you all had a wonderful summer.  For my family and friends in Florida, stay safe with the storm brewing in the Gulf. 

Love to all,

Val & John and the kitties!!!!

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