Just ordered a recreational atlas for New Mexico. Looking forward to using this information.

This is it. THE 6 PACK CLAM SHELTER and it is outstanding.  No rain inside.  Did not have a floor cover so it was damp but only from condensation.  NO MOSQUITOES

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Last night I watched a FREE webinar of Nick Kelsh on using our cameras. I think I understand the chart that I posted in July a little better. It is all about fstops, appature, ISO, "yatta yatta." Check out that post and consider checking out his online courses on camera success.

At Matagorda Madness Rally

My Clam Screen Shelter is absolutely the best.  I can put it up by myself very easily in thirty SECONDS and then stake it in less than 5 min.  The greatest for mosquitoes and shade in the afternoon. When I learn how to post the link I will.

This was shared with Creative Memories Consultants from Nick Kelsh.  With a little help from his website or from YouTube you might figure it out better than me.  Enjoy and check out Nick on FB.

Last Part of the Blog

One more view of the tent where I enjoyed several days with old friends, new friends and family.  The clouds formed everyday but seldom brought much rain.  They call it a two inch rain because each drop is two inches apart.

My favorite early morning class was a father-son team. Robert Oglesby Jr and Sr were wonderful.  Just ask the mother and wife.  All of our group made it to their "early bird" class.

 Following the encampment, Paulette and I headed home.  First stop was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Eagle Nest.  I am always humbled at the additions from vets that are placed in the memorial area. 


Dr. Victor Westphall established this place as a memorial to his son and others who served in the strange war.

 Outside the museum and chapel at the memorial are beautiful flowers.  Nothing prettier than a columbine.  In the wild they are just as beautiful but not such varied colors.

 We passed an alpaca farm and could not resist the opportunity to visit.  They sheared them last week and they were irresistible.  The shop had newly spun yarn and garments that were not in my price range.  I could not resist purchasing a couple of skeins of alpaca yarn.

LaCueva Mill  ~ it no longer is in use but is a mill in town that weaves and a fellow that spins warn for the farm.

How can you resist a beautiful dandelion.

We took the wrong road and lucked onto a valley full of elk.  We counted 65. We had not seen a hand full of animals during the whole trip.  Seeing Coyote Creek State Park sign, we turned in to check it out for the next time we are in the area.  Miss Poe is a raven that was injured and is a rehab program.  The camp host and her husband care for her and use her in an educational program.

Willow Flycatcher at the park.  She has a nest up in the eves of one of the shelters.

Willow Flycatcher stretching her wings near her next.

Littlefield, Texas   ~  Waylon Jennings RV park which is free to travelers if you don't stay more than 4 days.  Pretty cool.

Sunset in Texas is mighty pretty.  

 

 

I had seen some beautiful ones over mountains and the desert but home is home.

Sloppy post but here it is

June 19 and forward a few days.
I have been reminded that nothing has been posted since the 18th.  Well, we have been very busy since then.  We pulled away from Bandelier National Monument area and and headed toward Red River by way of Taos. Seems as though we always stop by St. Francis of Assissi church.  It had just gotten its yearly facelift according to a gentleman who took great pride in his job doing just that.  We aloso stopped at our favorite market ~ Cid's for soup and salad.  We loved every morsel.

We stopped to eat our lunch on the trip up the mountain to Red River. 




Having saved a little money by staying in the park using our "geezer pass" and dry camping or boon docking, we decided to ask about a spot for all the days we would be going to church functions in Red River. River Ranch obliged and gave us our spot for 6 nights.  We were to be between the river and the fish pond commonly called the lake.  The baby Casita was like the filling in an Oreo between the much larger trailers and motor homes.  Several mornings we awoke to notice the temp .was between 38 and 42.  People got up early to fish and the hummingbirds loved our feeder.



As we arrived in Questa a trip to the thrift shop was in order.  We were short one chair for saving places for our family.  Time to get ready for the Red River Family Encampment.  When the tent is raised and my friends, the Padens, have the sound and recording equipment in place, you may place your chairs.  We were ready with our 6 chairs.  That job was accomplished and we moved on and finished setting up our camp and relaxed.  There was  congregational singing that evening and the other meetings began on Saturday at 4.  What a glorious time we had in classes, worship services, classes and general visiting among friends.  I got to see many college friends, friends of Johns, a girl I was twirler with at ACU, people we have met through the years, and neighbors in the campground that were in Red River for the same purpose.  When Mother and Daddy attended the encampment, they had jackets with patches for the years they attended.  John and I wore the jackets and had our picture made. I will post tomorrow.

The McCoy Family Singers

Blue Bell in Red River

As a treat to ourselves, ice cream was in order. We also scheduled a massage for the next morning before everyone in our group arrives. I also has an appointment with the local photographer to help me straighten out a mess on one of my memory sticks.  I thought myself a much better photographer than I really am.  He was a big help and said it was just fine.








I promise to post more photos tomorrow.  This is a disjointed post and photos may not fit, but I am finally in Cameron with my mom and the trip is over.  I will post lots of pictures of Red River and the two days coming home.

The big tent used for the Red River Family Encampment.  We had 1,571 people sitting in lawn chairs for Sunday worship.  The singing was fantastic.    Until tomorrow, I am stumbling along.