Tijeras, 20 miles east of Albuquerque ...
Tijeras Village sign and Village Hall
Cibola National Forest is right next to Floribunda - great for MP / Lacy / Lincoln walks
Tijeras is the village
where Leisure Mountain RV Park is located. I just called the office to tell them I’d like to stay
another two days – that’ll make a week on Passport America discount. Not bad.
MP and Lacy - Dog
Whisperer psychology… kind of!
When Lacy was 'shipped' in a crate from Sacramento to Guatemala almost two years ago, she was 'trapped' in her crate for almost 24 hours before I was able to cut through the red tape at the understaffed, under-modernized (no phones, computers, etc.) to take possession of her. She was crated at about 9pm in Sacramento and I wasnt' able to get her out of the crate until almost 10pm the next day! It started a horrible anxiety / panic attack situation for Lacy that we're still trying to conquer. She becomes totally frantic when closed into a space (e.g. house, RV, car), with me on the outside!
I’ve recently discovered a
calming agent for her panic when I leave her in the RV. I've begun buying soup-type bones (it irritates me to have to ‘buy’ bones) for Lacy to get in some good anti-plaque gnawing and, of course, she loves them. I've discovered that if I present her with a bone just as I’m leaving and locking the RV, she's so busy
with chewing that she only looks up long enough to see what I’m
doing, then resumes her chewing without any panic.
I really don’t like to
associate behavior with treats, but this is a work in progress. For instance, if I leave her in
Petunia while I head into a store that doesn’t allow dogs, she completely
panics and barks ferociously, actually snarling with her teeth bared. However, if I leave a car door open, as I often do when I
jump out of Petunia to snap a photo, she sits and watches with no anxiety reaction at
all. I've even tried leaving a door open when
I’m running into a shop for just a minute and I can see the car through a
window. She has no issue with
that and sits watching me very calmly. As I said, this is a work in progress; hopefully it'll be completely resolved one day.
Friday tourist activities ...
Thursday, the 31st,
I didn’t drive into Albuquerque, as I'd said I planned, because the wind gusts were so strong, I
thought my little car would be lifted right off the freeway to become “Flying
Petunia,” an entertaining image, but not fun for me! So Petunia and I made that 25-mile trip yesterday to visit Albuquerque Old Town
and the Rattlesnake Museum.
Large overpass complex on I-40 and I-25 connecting Albuquerque with Santa Fe and points north and Las Cruces and points south
I got to Old Town in northwestern Albuquerque at just about noon and decided to treat myself to a New Mexico lunch at La Hacienda del Rio. I’m pretty well convinced that the best examples of local cuisine are not in the tourist areas; there are some exceptions, but not many! I ordered the combination plate that included a chili relleño, beef taco, shredded beef tamale, cheese enchilada, rice and beans. It was good, not exceptional. The restaurant is located right on the Old Town Central Square and is attractive on the outside, as well as nicely decorated with Navajo / Southwestern décor throughout the inside, including a large gift-shop area one has to walk through on the way into and out of the dining room.
La Hacienda del Rio, Old Town
Inside restaurant - lots of baskets and pottery, etc.
After lunch, I decided
to head to the Rattlesnake Museum and found it closed! There was a note on the door to the
effect that there was a “family emergency – closed 10/27 – 11/5;” I think
that’ll completely leave me out for this go-around in New Mexico. Drat!
Old Town Square
Trees deciding whether to change colors - or not
Old Town jitney and sidewalk vendors
Shops and more shops
The day was clear and bright, but chilly; never over about 49F. I wandered around
the square with it's cottonwood trees trying to decide whether to completely change color or pretend it's still Summer. I stopped and listened to an Ecuadorean gentleman playing the pan-flute; and purchased one of his CDs, as I love the soft, sometimes melancholy sound. The music brought back memories
of El Parque Central [Central Park] in Antigua, Guatemala, where I listened to
the same type of music by another South American musical group whose members
had relocated to Guatemala. Yesterday's music also reminded me of Cuzco, Perú and the Andes where this music originated. In between his tunes we
got into a conversation about his wonderful country and my experiences there. And, we spoke in Spanish. I found out quickly that I'm a little rusty!
Art Galleries, Bookstore and Tony Hillerman ...
Then, I sauntered through some art galleries and a small New Mexican
bookstore. I was included in a
nice ‘local’ conversation with two ladies and the bookstore owner about New
Mexico authors; they were raving about Tony Hillerman whom I’d never read. So I took advice from the ‘experts’ and
bought a paperback, People of Darkness. Tony Hillerman
was a life-long resident of Albuquerque who died in 2008 after having written
30 + novels, mostly about southwestern life and culture. I began reading my first Hillerman novel
last night; the protagonist is a Sergeant for the Navajo Tribal Police, Jim
Chee. I’ve only read about 30
pages – no final opinion, yet.
Today, as I've been doing a lot of this week, I'm working on Excel spreadsheets for monitoring my relatively new liife-style Budget, full-time RV-ing, at least for the next couple of years. As everything in life, it's a work in progress, and October's unusual expenses were very high, what with Floribunda furnace repairs and Petunia body repair. Yikes!
That's all for now. Happy Saturday and ...
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletecoach outlet store, polo ralph lauren, nike air max, oakley sunglasses, true religion outlet, louis vuitton handbags, oakley sunglasses, oakley sunglasses, kate spade outlet, nike free, burberry outlet online, polo ralph lauren outlet, true religion, burberry outlet online, chanel handbags, michael kors outlet, oakley sunglasses, coach factory outlet, air max, coach purses, ray ban sunglasses, tory burch outlet, nike shoes, oakley sunglasses, louis vuitton outlet online, ray ban, jordan shoes, ray ban sunglasses, coach factory, coach outlet, gucci outlet, prada handbags, louboutin, true religion jeans, louboutin, longchamp outlet, michael kors outlet, toms shoes, tiffany and co
ReplyDeletelululemon, reebok outlet, louis vuitton, nike free, north face outlet, nike air max, abercrombie and fitch, burberry, new balance shoes, montre pas cher, air jordan, lancel, mulberry, timberland, air max, ralph lauren, michael kors, beats by dre, converse shoes, hollister, air max, nike free, hermes, birkin bag, oakley pas cher, ralph lauren, mont blanc, louis vuitton, yoga pants, longchamp, ray ban pas cher, rolex watches, supra shoes, hogan, nfl jerseys, vans, nike air max, louis vuitton, louboutin, karen millen
ReplyDeleteinstyler ionic styler pro
ReplyDeletekate spade handbags
louboutin shoes
longchamp handbags
tods shoes
burberry outlet online
coach outlet store
ed hardy t-shirts
ralph lauren
toms shoes outlet online
adidas wings
celine handbags
louis vuitton outlet stores
michael kors outlet
christian louboutin
cheap mlb jerseys
lululemon outlet
mcm bags
ghd hair straighteners
converse shoes
true religion jeans
adidas shoes
beats headphones
air force 1 shoes
tod's shoes
adidas wings
mont blanc pens for sale
lebron james shoes
nfl jerseys
ferragamo belts
michael kors outlet
jordan 11
nba jerseys wholesale
foamposite shoes
fred perry shirts
coach outlet
salomon running shoes
burberry handbags
timberland outlet
karen millen sale
caiting331
20150702wanglili
ReplyDeleteoakley sunglasses
michael kors
polo ralph lauren
lululemon outlet
louis vuitton uk
louis vuitton
louboutin pas cher
michael kors outlet
cheap jerseys
sac longchamp pas cher
tory burch outlet
christian louboutin outlet
michael kors outlet
jordan 11
true religion outlet
christian louboutin outlet
michael kors
hollister clothing
coach outlet
abercrombie
fitflop shoes
fitflop footwear
jordan 13
oakley sunglass
coach factory outlet
gucci outlet
ralph lauren outlet
longchamp bags
ray ban outlet
louis vuitton purses
concords 11
burberry sale
coach factory outlet
louis vuitton
louis vuitton handbags
nike air max
polo ralph lauren home
michael kors
michael kors
red christian louboutin
mulberry handbags
20150708 junda
ReplyDeletecheap soccer jerseys
coach outlet
ralph lauren homme
rolex watches for sale
kate spade bags
hollister kids
ralph lauren polo shirts
ray bans
true religion jeans
burberry outlet
longchamp outlet online
cheap snabacks
true religion outlet
coach outlet store online
kate spade handbags
michael kors outlet
replica watches for sale
coach factory outlet
abercrombie and fitch
cheap oakley sunglasses
cheap jordans free shipping
longchamp le pliage
oakley sunglasses outlet
burberry scarf
ed hardy clothing outlet
toms outlet store
kate spade handbags
michael kors
football jerseys
coach factory outlet
jordan shoes uk
mcm bags
pandora jewelry stores
oakley outlet
ray ban glasses
michael kors
chanel handbags
cheap oakleys
michael kors uk
oakley sunglasses sale
0815
ReplyDeletekansas city chiefs jerseys
true religion jeans, http://www.truereligionjean.in.net
oakley sunglasses, http://www.oakleysunglasses-outlet.us.com
cheap soccer jerseys
ralph lauren outlet
nike roshe,nike roshe run uk,nike roshe uk,roshe run,nike roshe run,roshe run women,rushe run men
nike air max
giants jersey
coach outlet online
michael kors outlet, http://www.michaelkorsoutletonlinstore.us.com
cheap oakley sunglasses, http://www.oakleysunglasseswholesale.in.net
wedding dresses
hollister,hollister canada,abercrombie and fitch,abercrombie,abercrombie fitch,abercrombie kids,a&f
nike running shoes
arthur jones jersey,deonte thompson jersey,courtney upshaw jersey,timmy jernigan jersey,jeromy miles jersey,haloti ngata jersey,joe flacco jersey,steve smith sr jersey
michael kors outlet, http://www.michaelkors-outlets.us.com
oakland raiders jerseys
cardinals jersey
philadelphia eagles jerseys
ugg uk
jordan shoes
rolex watches uk
the north face outlet
true religion jeans, http://www.truereligionjeansoutlet.com
swarovski crystal
hermes outlet store
true religion jeans,cheap true religion jeans,true religion jeans wholesale,true religion outlet,true religion sale,true religion outlet online
prada outlet
longchamp handbags
louis vuitton outlet
oakley sunglasses
kobe 9
ReplyDeletecheap uggs, http://www.uggboot.com.co
air jordan shoes
mont blanc
custom mlb jerseys
abercrombie and fitch
ray-ban sunglasses, http://www.ray-bansunglassess.in.net
the north face jackets
swarovski crystal
ray ban
coach outlet
cheap wedding dresses
ugg boots, http://www.uggsoutlet.us.org
swarovski jewelry
nfl jerseys wholesale
marc jacobs outlet
louis vuitton handbags
rolex watches,rolex watches,swiss watches,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
oakley sunglasses
christian louboutin sale
rolex watches
true religion jeans, http://www.truereligionjeanscanada.com
coach outlet store
oakley sunglasses outlet
karen millen dresses
gucci outlet
true religion outlet, http://www.truereligionoutletstore.us.com
michael kors outlet online, http://www.michaelkors-outlets.us.com
dansko outlet
mulberry outlet
supra footwear
kate spade outlet
gucci handbags
karen millen uk
michael kors outlet store, http://www.michaelkorsoutlet-store.us.com
polo lacoste pas cher
0817maoqiuyun
20150828 junda
ReplyDeletenike cortez
christian louboutin
hermes bags
ray ban glasses
nike running shoes
ray bans
soccer jerseys wholesale
nike roshe run mens
basket ball shoes
adidas superstar
ralph lauren
fitflops outlet
nike air max 90
prada handbags
toms shoes outlet
cheap jerseys
kate spade handbags
ray ban sunglasses
timberland uk
coach outlet
ralph lauren uk
cheap oakley sunglasses
michael kors
nike store uk
michael kors outlet
ed hardy clothing
mcm handbags
black timberland boots
hollister clothing store
polo ralph lauren
oakley sunglasses outlet
toms outlet
tory burch shoes
ralph lauren homme
sac longchamp
christian louboutin outlet
nike blazer low
air force 1
hollister
nike blazer
2015-09-01 zhengjx
ReplyDeletecoach outlet
toms outlet store
louis vuitton outlet
adidas originals
longchamp le pliage
mcm bags
coach outlet store online
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton
coach outlet online
nike blazers
true religion
michael kors outlet
uggs sale
jordan retro 5
air jordan shoes
longchamp soldes
fitflops
nike blazers uk
oakley sunglasses wholesale
oakley sunglasses
gucci bags
jordan 3 white cenment
cheap oakleys
jordan 11s
louis vuitton purses
louis vuitton outlet
michael kors handbags
louboutin,christian louboutin,red bottoms,louboutins,red shoes,red heels,christian louboutin sale,christian louboutin shoes
oakley sunglasses discount
oakley sunglasses
jordans for sale
mont blanc pen
tory burch outlet
giuseppe zanotti outlet
Coach Outlet Online,
ReplyDeleteBurberry Outlet Online,
Michael Kors Outlet Online,
Ralph Lauren Outlet Online,
Longchamp Outlet Online,
MCM Outlet Online,
Oakley Outlet Online,
Ugg Boots Sale,
Coach Outlet,
Burberry Outlet,
Toms Outlet Online,
Chanel Outlet Online,
Oakley Outlet,
Coach Handbags Outlet,
Michael Kors Handbags Outlet,
MCM Handbags Outlet,
Gucci Handbags Outlet,
Burberry Handbags Outlet,
Michael Kors Outlet,
Burberry Outlet,
Nike Outlet,
Ralph Lauren Outlet,
Ray Ban Outlet,
Nike Shoes Outlet,
Air Huarache UK,
Air Max Shoes Outlet,
Supra Shoes Outlet,
Toms Shoes Outlet,
Coach Bags Outlet,
Coach Factory Outlet,
Michael Kors USA,
Nike Air Huarache
ugg boots outlet
polo outlet online
Coach Online Outlet
Nike Outlet
polo outlet
Michael Kors Outlet Canada
MCM Backpack
Michael Kors Outlet
Gucci Outlet
gucci uk to replica
ReplyDeletewatches swarovski crystals lululemon easton bats cheap
barbour jackets eyeglasses frames be
ferragamo shoes bottega veneta baseball jerseys polo
ralph lauren hollister nike roshe run in swarovski uk swarovski gucci outlet mont blanc ray ban new balance canada reputation north face jackets jimmy choo shoes jordan release ray
bans gucci outlet northface management, michael kors canada tory burch sandals gucci
handbags tommy hilfiger online prada outlet tommy hilfiger outlet and michael kors outlet online polo ralph lauren outlet uggs outlet glasses online oakley outlet oakley sunglasses cheap how adidas gucci sale nike converse
links of london jewellery
ReplyDeletetommy hilfiger
ray-ban sunglasses
coach outlet online
kobe shoes
the north face outlet
dallas cowboys
oakley sunglasses wholesale
san francisco 49ers
prada sneakers
oklahoma city thunder
ray ban outlet
cheap jordan shoes
nike air max uk
cheap football shirts
lululemon pants
ugg boots uk
herve leger dresses
mont blanc pens
1024minko
TEN
ReplyDelete0315
swarovski crystal
burberry outlet store
oakley sunglasses
tory burch shoes
ferragamo outlet
ralph lauren outlet
lululemon pants
beats by dre
tiffany and co
oakley canada
tiffany and co
fitflops shoes
tory burch outlet
michael kors uk outlet
fitflops outlet
ferragamo outlet
coach outlet store
mulberry handbags
louis vuitton handbags
ralph lauren uk
hollister shirts
coach outlet
ray-ban sunglasses
longchamp handbags
designer handbags,handbags outlet,cheap handbags,purses and handbags,wholesale handbags,designer bags,bags outlet,handbags wholesale,cheap purses,discount handbags,handbags sale,wholesale purses,handbags and purses,designer purses
rolex watches,rolex watches,swiss watches,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
kate spade uk
true religion outlet
true religion sale
ralph lauren outlet
TEN
ReplyDelete0315
swarovski crystal
burberry outlet store
oakley sunglasses
tory burch shoes
ferragamo outlet
ralph lauren outlet
lululemon pants
beats by dre
tiffany and co
oakley canada
tiffany and co
fitflops shoes
tory burch outlet
michael kors uk outlet
fitflops outlet
ferragamo outlet
coach outlet store
mulberry handbags
louis vuitton handbags
ralph lauren uk
hollister shirts
coach outlet
ray-ban sunglasses
longchamp handbags
designer handbags,handbags outlet,cheap handbags,purses and handbags,wholesale handbags,designer bags,bags outlet,handbags wholesale,cheap purses,discount handbags,handbags sale,wholesale purses,handbags and purses,designer purses
rolex watches,rolex watches,swiss watches,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
kate spade uk
true religion outlet
true religion sale
ralph lauren outlet
chenlili20160325
ReplyDeletejordan retro 11
air max 95
coach outlet
toms outlet
jordan 6s
kevin durant shoes
louis vuitton bags
louis vuitton purses
louis vuitton outlet onlne
adidas running shoes
air jordan shoes
coach factory outlet
ugg outlet
louis vuitton
ray ban sunglasses
coach outlet online
retro 11
retro jordans 13
nike huarache white
reb christian louboutin
kobe shoes 11
louis vuitton outlet online
coach outlet online
lebron 13
louis vuitton
oakley sunglasses wholesale
tory burch boots
ray bans
prada handbags
ugg outlet
cheap jordans
polo ralph lauren
michael kors outlet
michael kors outlet
canada goose coats
coach factory outlet
ugg boots
kate spade handbags
michael kors handbags
ReplyDeleteray ban sunglass,ray ban sunglasses,ray ban outlet,cheap ray bans,cheap ray ban sunglasses,cheap ray bans,ray bans
ghd hair straighteners
louboutin outlet
abercrombie outlet
michael kors outlet
omega seamaster
polo ralph lauren
true religion uk
adidas supercolor
levis 501
puma shoes
vans outlet
nike air max
babyliss flat iron
ed hardy uk
coach outlet
bottega veneta handbags
cheap jordan shoes
new balance outlet
louis vuitton handbags
basketball shoes
cheap nfl jerseys
kobe 11
oakley sunglasses
louis vuitton handbags
true religion
ed hardy outlet
adidas stan smith
jordan pas cher
michael kors handbags
converse shoes
christian louboutin uk
2016603yuanyuan
louboutin shoes
ReplyDeleteadidas tubular
huaraches shoes
longchamps
http://www.airjordanretro.uk
http://www.cheap-airjordans.us.com
cheap air jordans
vera bradley outlet
cheap air jordan
michael kors handbags
longchamp sale
ReplyDeletehollister co
kate spade uk
coach factory outlet online
longchamp bags
cheap rolex watches
birkenstock outlet
ralph lauren outlet online
nfl jerseys wholesale
michael kors outlet clearance
zhi20161126
hugo boss sale
ReplyDeletecheap ray ban sunglasses
coach handbags
mlb jerseys
bears jerseys
ecco shoes outlet
michael kors handbags clearance
lebron james shoes
mont blanc pens outlet
ralph lauren pas cher
20170320 junda
ReplyDeletelouis vuitton outlet online
fitflops sale clearance
tory burch outlet
coach factory outlet
louis vuitton outlet
michael kors outlet
cazal sunglasses
christian louboutin outlet
louis vuitton outlet online
oakley sunglasses
To add my insight into the broader need much information should I dig, one of his articles, vidio also one of his pictures as I can see on this page, please be able to provide feedback to me.
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the comment word I say thank you.
alat bantu sex pria
obat kuat wanita
Obat kuat, alat bantu sex pria wanita 18+
michael kors handbags
ReplyDeletefitflops shoes
replica rolex
michael kors outlet
hermes belt
michael kors handbags
michael kors handbags
bengals jersey
falcons jersey
dolce and gabbana outlet
20170617 junda
ReplyDeleteoakley sunglasses
air max 90
louis vuitton
polo ralph lauren
fitflops sale clearance
cheap jordans free shipping
bottega veneta outlet online
fitflops uk
cartier watches
polo ralph lauren
vapormax
ReplyDeletemoncler jackets
nike air force 1
cheap jordan shoes
huarache shoes
links of london
bape clothing
nike react flyknit
adidas superstar
yeezy wave runner 700
moncler
ReplyDeletegolden goose
adidas stan smith women
adidas nmd
moncler coat
kyrie 3
nike react flyknit
golden goose shoes
hermes handbags
nike 95