Yesterday was supposed to be the last ride day. Unfortunately, it was pouring when we got up. So, it was back to bed for us. Today was better. We almost didn't go because we're so close to the move, but decided we would do it anyway. It was a pretty day, but hot! and humid! By the time we were done we were both soaked with sweat.
It is eerily green.
This is a ramada of some sort. We can't get a good look at it from the street, especially now that the palo verdes have leafed out. They have been working on this for about a year, we never see more than one person working at a time. There is a chimney on the left, and the base of the supports have had rocks put around them. For the life of me I can't figure out why you would spend money on this. It's not close to the house and what would you do out there?
Flagstone will be installed somewhere. There is a lot of material waiting for installation. We were really hoping it would be finished prior to our departure, but no.
The road at the bottom of one of the washes has been undercut. The edge of the road is just out of sight at the bottom of the photo. There used to be more concrete poured there, but the water has taken it away. I guess they'll be pouring more concrete after monsoon is over.
Remember the paver project on the driveway? Short version is here, long version is there. We have a ten year warranty on it. Two pavers sank, they were about an inch below their neighbors. For EIGHT WEEKS Jim has been badgering the company owner about sending someone out to fix it. The owner does not answer the phone, other people do and then they ignore us. Jim got a little forceful with the office manager today and told him that they were well on their way to a really terrible Yelp review if they didn't make it right. Anyway, the repair crew was here in an hour. According to him, critters tunnel under the driveway. Then, over time the dirt under the paver moves and the paver sinks. The repair guy says it happens a lot in Tucson.
Today there was more packing. There was also cooking for tonight and tomorrow. After that we switch to frozen dinners served on paper plates so we can box up the kitchen. I think we're boxing up the tv on Saturday. It's one of the many tasks that takes longer than you think it should. I will be happy when we make it to Spokane.
It is so pretty there, in a hot parched way. I do love the countryside and your photos. Don't envy the trip but it sound like more fun than what we are doing now, which is standing still. Spokane will love to see you!
ReplyDeleteWow, the desert is really greening!
ReplyDeleteIts good to have a last ride around and store the memories. There'll be lots of new routes to explore around Spokane. All the best with the move.
ReplyDeleteBy now my nerves would have been shot. I hate moving. But you're almost to the end. And then you can get to Spokane and eventually relax. I cannot get over how green the desert is. So much greener than up here. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see the desert green again! Best of luck on your move. I'm sure we will end up moving again but after reading your posts it reminds me how painful it is. Hope you are happier in Spokane.
ReplyDeleteA green desert waving you off to the green northwest. When do you get to Spokane again?
ReplyDeletegive the desert a little bit of rain and it bursts forth.
ReplyDeleteperhaps whoever is building that ramada (I had to look that up) is going to put a barbeque pit out there or a bar for just hanging out and enjoying the desert.
Looks like the desert is giving you a lovely send-off. Lots of beauty to remember. Seems to me the little ramada would be a good place to sit and enjoy quiet time - perhaps not so much in the summer but winter and spring would be nice.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking so nice there! A good time to leave, maybe. I think that critters-tunneling theory is baloney. The sediment probably just shifts, particularly in rainy times. (I'm saying this like I know anything about laying pavers! LOL)
ReplyDeleteTucson sure looks pretty this summer; glad the monsoon returned. I checked the air quality map of the US yesterday (https://fire.airnow.gov/), and Spokane was right up there with the worst of the country. Today again. I hope you aren't going from the frying pan into the fire, literally!
ReplyDeleteWe're both closing in on it. All my rooms are done but the kitchen, and all the pictures on the wall. Pictures tomorrow, and spice cupboard. Afraid I've acquired a few too many of those. Best of luck to you; see you down the road.
ReplyDeleteMy parents built one of those (eastern style, screens and such) to which we carried our meals in the summer. It was a city block from the house, since my parents owned through to the next street. We lived out there, spring through fall.