Henry – Page 5 – Teal Sky

Sun, 21-Dec-2014Wed, 21-Jan-2015

Carnegiea gigantea “scarecrows” near Tucson, AZ

14-12-08 Finger Rock Hike -003 — On Finger Rock Hike in the Catalina Mountains we saw this scarecrow.

14-12-19 Sagauro NP East - Garwood Trail -009 — So we started looking for more and saw this one in Sagauro NP East on the Garwood Trail.

14-12-19 Sagauro NP East - Garwood Trail -010 — Howdy partner!

14-12-03 Saguaro NP Loma Verde Hike -003 — Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

Thu, 18-Dec-2014Wed, 21-Jan-2015

Saguaro National Park — West in Tucson, AZ

14-12-05 Saguaro NP West Sus Sunset Hike -002 — This is a young saguaro that is probably about 30 years old. We took a sunset hike with a ranger led group on 5 December.

14-12-05 Saguaro NP West Sus Sunset Hike -003 — Amazing these plants can grow out of the rocks. The wavy pattern on this barrel cactus caught my eye.

14-12-05 Saguaro NP West Sus Sunset Hike -006 — A wavy sunset too! The almost full moon rose to guide us back to Sus picnic area.

14-12-18 Sagauro NP West - Hugh Norris Trail -001 — We went back on December 18th for a really great geography presentation. We took our own sunset hike after a rainy morning.

14-12-18 Sagauro NP West - Hugh Norris Trail -002 — Great lighting. We took the Hugh Norris Trail about a mile up to the large boulders and overlook.

14-12-18 Sagauro NP West - Hugh Norris Trail -003 — Our friends – they have so much personality!

14-12-18 Sagauro NP West - Hugh Norris Trail -006 — So nice to have this saguaro pose just right there in front of the sunset!

14-12-18 Sagauro NP West - Hugh Norris Trail -007 — Such a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Wish it was a closer drive to the condo.

Mon, 15-Dec-2014Wed, 21-Jan-2015

Sabino Canyon in Coronado National Forest

14-12-11 Sabino Canyon - Phoneline Trail -004 — Try to hold that pose! We took a 4-mile or so loop as our introduction to this area north of Saguaro National Park East.

14-12-11 Sabino Canyon - Phoneline Trail -007 — A large concentration of saguaros!

14-12-11 Sabino Canyon - Phoneline Trail -009 — This looks out of a western movie where an iconic saguaro was stuck on the hillside for a good silhouette.

14-12-11 Sabino Canyon - Phoneline Trail -015 — Line ’em up…barrel, cholla, saguaro.

14-12-15 Sabinal Canyon Seven Falls Trail -006 — We went back on Dec 15th to do the 7 Falls trail which was very lush after the Saturday rain. This contrail seemed to make the falls continue upwards.

14-12-15 Sabinal Canyon Seven Falls Trail -012 — Little Gumby says this is his favorite trail…there are 7 stream crossing which adds some excitement but you follow the stream all the way to and from the falls.

14-12-13 Sunset From condo-004 — Back to the condo for this sunset view.

Fri, 12-Dec-2014Wed, 21-Jan-2015

Ventana Canyon Trail to Maiden Pools

14-12-12 Ventana Canyon Group Hike -001 — The moon is still hovering in the sky when we start this hike at 8:30. We joined a Sabino Canyon hiking group for this hike that starts at Loewe’s Ventana Canyon Resort.

14-12-12 Ventana Canyon Group Hike -003 — This seemed like a perfect saguaro in a perfect setting!

14-12-12 Ventana Canyon Group Hike -005 — The views looking back on Tucson were pretty amazing! We hiked over a 1,100 feet elevation gain…definitely ready for a hot tub after this!

14-12-12 Ventana Canyon Group Hike -007 — Polished rocks and pools of water glisten in the sun.

14-12-12 Ventana Canyon Group Hike -009 — On our way down, this puffy little cloud seemed to want its picture taken…it is like a dot on an i.

14-12-13 Sunset From Loews Resort -001 — We went back to the Loews Resort to enjoy an evening with hot cider and a dance performance. We caught this sunset on the drive over.

Sat, 06-Dec-2014Wed, 21-Jan-2015

Catalina State Park, AZ

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -001 — This Saguaro has supposedly over 30 arms – it was quite the condo for birds and you can see one perched on the top.

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -005 — We had a great hike to Romero Pools and then hung out for the second Saturday concert in the park which was good music.

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -006 — The setting sun took our attention away from the music.

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -008 — Majestic!

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -010 — Colors in every direction – these are the Catalinas!

14-12-06 Catalina State Park -012 — It kept getting better and better! The full moon kept us company on our drive back to the condo.

Sat, 31-Dec-2011

Happy New Year 2012 !!!

: New Year 2012 cheer with Snowy, a cake, Spanish Cava and Tintos

Here’s a New Year’s toast to to all our friends and family!

We connected with old friends and made some new – to all we wish the best of health and happiness in 2012.

We have enjoyed our holiday season and thank all who made it brighter and merrier with our time together in December.

Sat, 10-Dec-2011Sat, 31-Dec-2011

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a White Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us Reindeer at Teal Sky 😉

Tue, 01-Nov-2011Sat, 31-Dec-2011

Fun Kitchen Remodel

In October we helped our neighbors remodel by removing the wall between the dining room and the kitchen. This let light and views into the living and dining rooms. This remodel makes the house ready for a party!

Kitchen Remodel - Before — View of the Kitchen Entry from Dining Room prior to Demolition / Construction

Kitchen Remodel - Demo — Kitchen / Dining Room wall in progress of being demolished

Kitchen Remodel - Concept Sketch — SketchUp rendering showing the proposed new open kitchen

Kitchen Remodel - Final View — View of virtually completed Kitchen remodeling with the relocated cabinet, new open shelf end cabinets, and new granite countertops.