tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post4759811579717899271..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Life Goes OnJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-92228181455318310802020-06-18T20:12:45.531-07:002020-06-18T20:12:45.531-07:00We're having fun finding new places to use the...We're having fun finding new places to use them :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54449475420395402382020-06-17T16:12:38.722-07:002020-06-17T16:12:38.722-07:00Yep, collecting rocks is one of the fun by product...Yep, collecting rocks is one of the fun by products of having a yard again!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12975600476492953332020-06-15T11:58:03.400-07:002020-06-15T11:58:03.400-07:00Time warp indeed. Especially looking back at posts...Time warp indeed. Especially looking back at posts from a year ago, and realizing just how long we've been in this altered reality! The UPS driver laughs when Tessa barks at him "I'm here everyday, why are you barking??" Cracks me up :-)) We have several borders planned so the rock collecting will continue for now!! Hugs to you and Eric.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12548227760050952692020-06-15T11:54:58.444-07:002020-06-15T11:54:58.444-07:00There will either be a lot of us thrilled to get m...There will either be a lot of us thrilled to get moving in September or depressed with further limitations. Working on seeing the positive outcome as it seems so far away to still be dealing with "this". Glad you're where you intended, and hope you're finding fun alternatives while there. You and Dave stay safe as well.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-58777293889040779642020-06-15T11:52:50.386-07:002020-06-15T11:52:50.386-07:00Oh I hope not as well!! I keep watching for droppi...Oh I hope not as well!! I keep watching for dropping numbers but it's not very encouraging yet. Not loving the heat, but blessed to have our place.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50950485660609004832020-06-15T11:51:42.121-07:002020-06-15T11:51:42.121-07:00Bill is soooo jealous!! We'll have to see what...Bill is soooo jealous!! We'll have to see what we can find when we finally get to come visit.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69816312340259347602020-06-15T11:50:59.089-07:002020-06-15T11:50:59.089-07:00The saving grace even in record setting May temps ...The saving grace even in record setting May temps has been the lack of humidity. Means slathering on the lotion and drinking lots of water, but the dry is much easier for us to tolerate. Fortunately we don't get the heat of Tucson and further north - at 4500 feet we stay cooler year round. Still, wish we were able to head to the coast! Hang in there :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76534712626376750392020-06-15T11:48:24.605-07:002020-06-15T11:48:24.605-07:00The wood was a great find and really adds to the g...The wood was a great find and really adds to the garden. We go way too far out by ourselves but try to make sure we have cell service within walking distance. Tessa agrees 100% about her grass! I'll look into Milgard for our place, I'm glad to hear they've made a difference at your place!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8625497314639699082020-06-15T11:45:54.007-07:002020-06-15T11:45:54.007-07:00We do but only one hummer that visits. We clean an...We do but only one hummer that visits. We clean and replenish often, but it's just not attracting anyone else :-(Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-61711029570795789382020-06-15T11:44:56.618-07:002020-06-15T11:44:56.618-07:00Us too - he's such a special little guy!Us too - he's such a special little guy!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57313201206220707242020-06-15T11:44:33.008-07:002020-06-15T11:44:33.008-07:00When we hit the road again we have to now make roo...When we hit the road again we have to now make room for bringing back rocks :-))<br /><br />From your lips on turning the tide!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-28787488999223476352020-06-14T16:08:15.521-07:002020-06-14T16:08:15.521-07:00So fun that you can now collect rocks to your hear...So fun that you can now collect rocks to your heart's content! It's crazy to think that you guys have been there for nine months. I feel like we're in a time warp. You made me laugh with your photo of the cardboard boxes in your garage....that pretty much looks like our garage, too, lol. I wish I had bought stock in Amazon a couple of months ago. Love your sunsets, and your photos of sweet Tessa. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40299166785554461872020-06-14T04:45:52.060-07:002020-06-14T04:45:52.060-07:00While we're where we planned to be this summer...While we're where we planned to be this summer it's very different. So many county fairs and breweries we wanted to check out, especially with good friends volunteering here for the summer. A friend on our AK caravan collected rocks, her jeep was loaded with them by the time we parted ways in BC. Hoping to head to CO in September, reservations are made but we shall see what things look like closer to it. Tessa looks cooler with the haircut. Stay safe. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13998949435880227152020-06-13T17:25:17.174-07:002020-06-13T17:25:17.174-07:00Yes, life does go on albeit with a new normal. I a...Yes, life does go on albeit with a new normal. I am so hoping this isn't our permanent normal! Glad to hear you guys are coping well with an Arizona summer.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-68459239245564656432020-06-13T17:16:22.528-07:002020-06-13T17:16:22.528-07:00Looks like we’ve both been doing some rock collect...Looks like we’ve both been doing some rock collecting, Jodee! We are living in fossil heaven up here in Michigan. I found another one today!exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72844700777981297932020-06-13T16:50:40.000-07:002020-06-13T16:50:40.000-07:00Nice to see what you are doing. Sorry it included...Nice to see what you are doing. Sorry it included RV problems. Glad you were able to get them taken care of easily and at a Camping World which I usually totally avoid. Couldn’t agree more that although I had planned to be here in April and May, having to be here and in an extended fashion is a totally different story. It’s making me grumpy.<br />Your sunsets are enviable. Absolutely fantastic! I’d look forward to watching those every night. My mountains and trees are often in the way of both sunrises and sunsets.<br />I took a look at that 112 and wondered how you do it. I’m seriously irritated at 92. Especially in June here. That’s supposed to be relegated to August but nothing is as it used to be,<br />Can’t believe you’ve been there 9 months. My 3 here seems like forever.<br />Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57840604232889073322020-06-13T16:00:42.901-07:002020-06-13T16:00:42.901-07:00Yes, we can now collect rocks of all sizes!! I di...Yes, we can now collect rocks of all sizes!! I didn't think about looking for a neat piece of wood in one of the many washes we hike/drive. We could use one in our front yard. I like all the rocks you are lining the foliage with in the yard. We don't wander to far in the desert with the Jeep once it gets into the 90's+. I want us to be able to hike out if we had a breakdown. It's been nice to have a few cooler days to get out into the desert. Tessa needs a little grass area in her yard. She looks so cute with her new short cut. Glad the slides were an easy fix but too bad you had to drive to Tucson for the fix. We had new windows put in this spring. It definitely makes a huge difference in the heat. The new glass they use today really cuts the temp down. We put in Milgard windows through Lowes. We love them. John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19162031314508503072020-06-13T14:12:05.038-07:002020-06-13T14:12:05.038-07:00Great rock garden! Fran wants one here, but as Su...Great rock garden! Fran wants one here, but as Suzi said 'if wishes were horses ...'<br />Do you have hummingbird feeders too?Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10104897739594125562020-06-13T13:22:04.994-07:002020-06-13T13:22:04.994-07:00Good to hear you are safe and doing well. So glad ...Good to hear you are safe and doing well. So glad Ezra is one of your safe people.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-86697038573799470092020-06-13T13:00:07.420-07:002020-06-13T13:00:07.420-07:00Not much is more fun for me than a box of rocks! ...Not much is more fun for me than a box of rocks! One of the things I miss about being here for the summer is those wonderful Jeep rides out into nature (and perhaps picking up a new rock or two). <br />We're planning to head out in September also.....I'm focusing on that right now and hope that the sheer force of my desire to hit the road will turn the tide! (If my mother were were she'd smile and say "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride"Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835706018073935049noreply@blogger.com