Thursday, October 25, 2012

OUTDOORS AT CASA PICCOLO

Fall is beautiful in Arizona right now, October 2012.  Temperatures are in the 80's during the day, with beautiful sunshine, clear skies, and able to see for miles.  We feel blessed, and are totally enjoying our time here with our winter friends that we have come to know since 2006 when we first became "snowbirds."

I will share a few photos of what these eyes see while indoors, looking out the window of Casa Piccolo.

A couple of photos show the still fabulous weather, that gives me a chance to do some cooking outdoors and doesn't include Rod doing the BBQing.




Flicker the Woodpecker,eyes the Hummingbird Feeder



Flicker is thinking how can I get over to the Feeder



Flicker now has a plan to quickly fly to the Feeder



Hang on and Mission Accomplished
Mr. Flicker now able to Suck up the Juice
And able to do it while "Swinging" in the Wind
Made me feel like Singing a Lullaby
I Saved the Neighborhood and Did Not Sing




I Love Cooking Outdoors
Here is our Wednesday Night Special
That is ... Clean out the refrigerator
Start by making some Caramelized Onions

Note:  Meet Spike the Rooster in Far Left Corner of Table



Add some previously BBQ'd Sausage and Mushrooms



Finish off with large bag of Baby Spinach
Even threw in some Black Olives for added color

This "Margarita Special" met with Hubby's Approval
(Margarita being my given name Margaret in Italian)


Stay Tuned for more Blogging in a couple of days
Today is Girls' Day out in Scottsdale
Under Sunny Skies of Arizona!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 18 2012


We are just finishing up three weeks of being gone from home, and the time has gone by so FAST!  It always takes a few days to get settled in and feel like we are back to some kind of routine.  In addition, we are meeting and greeting friends we have known here since 2006, and making new friends as well.  Life is good, we are both feeling healthy and happy, and that is a good thing.  Here are a few photos from the past three weeks.  Hope you enjoy them, and keep in touch with us from time to time.

During our first week we experienced triple-digit temperatures,  Since then, it is between 80 and 95, making it quite pleasant day and night.  No A/C needed now, and that is a good thing.  Small fan keeps us comfortable.  



Sunrise In Templeton, CA
Left Home In The Early Morning
Saturday 09/29/2012



Interesting Bridge Upon Arrival In Indio, CA



Unhooked Casa Piccolo At The Elks Lodge In Indio
Went To Mass
Out To An Italian Dinner
Early Bed - So Early To Rise Next Day




Up Early Leaving Indio At 5:00 A.M.
Sunrise While Enroute To Arizona
09/30/2012



Driving Into Our New Site Seen To The Right
 Arrived At 10:15 A.M. At Canyon Vistas
Sunday 09/30/2012



Hummingbird Feeder Attached To Window By My Computer
Had To Move It Because Ants Like The Area Too
Fabulous View Outside My Window



First Time Entertaining At New Site #368
George Marge And Johnny
Friday Night (10/05/2012)
Thanks For The Flowers George
Also Enjoyed Having Dave And Mary Jo With Us
Enjoyed Homemade Apple Crisp 
Using Farmer Rod's Golden Delicious Apples



Here Is A Photo Of Just One Of The 550 Species Of
Beautiful Swallowtail Butterflies
Butterflies Love The Neighbor's Flowers



First Rainbow Seen From Our Home
Photo Taken From Steps of Casa Piccolo
10/11/12



Sunset Looks Like Fire In The Sky 
After Thunder And Lightening Storm
Intermittent Rain Throughout The Night



Clouds Looked Like They Were On Fire Too



One Can Never Get Tired Of Looking At Arizona Sunsets



Sunset Bursting Through Trees



Copper Mine Seen On Ride To Globe, AZ
Via Highway 60 East
10/12/12



When Pigs Fly
Seen At The Pickle Barrel In Globe



God Bless America
AND
God Bless Our Troops That Keep Us Safe



Hoodoos Seen On Highway 60 Enroute To Globe




Another Variety Of Swallowtail Butterflies



Beautiful Yellow Body



What A Wing Span


You Know You've Arrived At Canyon Vistas
When You Take A Drive To The Pork Shop
And See This Comical Sign



Love The Pig Sculpture In Front Of The Pork Shop
Located In Queen Creek, AZ



We Enjoyed The Chili Burritos Last Year
Needed To Get Another Fix
I Chose Green Chili Burrito
The Pork Shop Has Three Varieties



They Are Delicious And Hot Out Of The Oven
  At The Pork Shop
Great For Lunch On A Lazy Sunday Afternoon



Looks Like The Pork Shop Is Closed 
On Monday And Tuesday



Small Sample Of Pork Products
Also Delicious Bacon, Pork Chops, Etc.



Hard To See "Casper The Ghost"
Hanging Near The Hummingbird Feeder
Superstition Mountain In The Background



The Skeleton Side of "Casper"
As We Look Toward The Front Of The Office
And Parking Lot



New Lawn Seeded After Our Arrival
Will Be Able To Place Our Table And Chairs
On The Lawn Before Too Long



We Also Have A Couple Of Rocking Chairs In The Area



The Sign Says It All



Another Tell-All Sign



My Transportation Around The Park
Just Need A Red/White Checkered Tablecloth
French Bread And Bottle Of Wine


Rod Drives "The Roadrunner"
Diesel Here Today At $3.99 Per Gallon


TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ...

HOPE ALL YOUR FALL DAYS ARE AWESOME

KEEP IN TOUCH

WE LOVE HEARING FROM ALL OF YOU 


Fondly,
MARGE