Snowy Day in the Mountains

After two days of being cooped up in the rig due to the massive dust storms and high winds, I was about to go stir crazy and needed to get out. Looking up into the mountains, all you see were the storm clouds, but I didn't care I needed to get out. Down here in the valley, it was a yucky day also, but the winds were at bay, so I headed out and up.

On the road up, I stopped at this old produce stand, it was just begging for a picture. Love how the red stands out against the weathered gray wood, snow and dark winter trees.

As I drove around the mountains the snow came on and off. Nothing like driving the mountain trails with a few inches of virgin snow on them.

Since there is alot of private land intermixed with the National Forest, you find these old corrals along with several other types of structures from days gone by.

After a few hours up in the mountains, it was time to start heading back, of course, I had to take a few of my favorite trails back down.

It felt good to get out, this southern NM spring sure is bringing some crazy weather, 85 and beautiful one day, crazy wind and dust storms the next. Can't forget about the temperature drops into the 40s, but it also seems that way throughout the U.S. this year.

Sheryl and I are counting the days till we can head back out on the road again in May. Is it just here or does it seem like it it takes so much longer to get doctor appointments than it used to? Along with wait to get in, there seems to be a long wait once you show for your appointed time, at least 1-2 hours, each year just seems to be getting worst.

Ok, enough complaining, It won't be long now, and hope to see everyone out on the road!!!

Horse Ridge Trail Shooting

 Friday afternoon, myself and fellow fulltimer Ed took a ride out to one of my favorite areas in the Lincoln National Forest for a little shooting and off roading. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors especially since the weather is turning cooler on Saturday.

 We only ran a few rounds through our pistols, as Ed mainly want to check the alignment on his laser sight. I shot a few few just to keep up the ole double tapping skills.

 After the shooting was done, we started up Horse Ridge Trail. The trail climbs approx 1500 feet in a mile or so. There are some pretty steep parts, but the main obstacle is the loose rocky trail combined with the steep grades.

 Once at the top, the views of the White Sands National Monument and the Tularosa Basin are just amazing.

 We also found a Geocache I had never seen before, I was surprised, considering the number of times I've been up here. Guess I never walked over to that particular spot.

We stayed at the top for a while just enjoying and taking in all the views. Great thing about 4 wheel drive vehicles, is the ability to go places and see things the average person never gets a chance too. After an hour at the top it was time to start the slow decent back down and towards home. It was a good day out and I enjoy showing folks some of my favorite places. You can see more pictures on the photo page Here

The past week, has been busy with medical appointments, housekeeping and just living life here at the park. Nothing exciting to bore you with, unless of course you call laundry, dishes and walking Scrappy exciting.....lol

Ok, until the next go round......keep Lovin Your Life as we do ours!!!