A cactus flower
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The same, modelled by a robust orange dog
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Just getting started digging out and flattening the area where the shed will go. Planned 9'x9'x4" concrete pad, located just N of the travel trailer. Will eventually be located about 75' S of the Yurt, and just N of the back patio of the Lodge. Shed is to be 8'x8', a little over 8' high at the door end (S), and sloped toward the N. Metal roof.
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About 2" down the ground is so hard I was wondering why we needed concrete
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Schamali models the dig. Dogs thought that the nice, cool, freshly dug dirt was good for sleeping in. IMG_0981.JPG
Making sure we have the dimensions right
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Long (and a bit smeared) exposure of Gwen in a streambed located at the NE end of Alexander Valley, just south of the eastern peak along the main ridge.
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Taun We models some cactus blooms.
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Gwen and the dogs in the concrete frame, long exposure
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Just after the previous image, flash this time
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Trying to work on getting a group shot
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Self-timer, camera stuck in the door well of the XTerra (door at right
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Almost worked
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Need to replace the circuit board for the water monitor
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The trailer, with a ton of landscaping bricks.
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It's seen some action, look at all the mud!
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Emplacing landscaping bricks.
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with hairy help
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Wonderful electrical storms surrounding us -- this one's up North near Grants.
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We gathered outside below the awning to the W of the travel trailer to watch the light show. Poodle bundled in Gwen's jacket for their mutual warmth. IMG_1036.JPG
Everything all ready for the concrete pour! IMG_1037.JPG
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Unfortunately storms prevented us from getting the concrete poured on this trip -- but it's all set up, so hopefully soon.
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