Meg's Visit to Las Vegas 2010

Meg came to Vegas for a Vet conference which gave us the opportunity to visit. We stayed in Vegas for the day and used the pool. For us it was a chance to use our vacation spot to visit Vegas without having to drive. The fish behind Meg are in a large aquarium .

Chad's visit to Pahrump, NV 2010

Chad and family visited Pahrump for a few days. They saw the desert and had a chance to climb a few hills. They had a opportunity to visit California and enjoy the warm weather.

Chad's visit to Nevada 2010

Chad and his family came to visit in Nevada. This was their first trip to Vegas so there were many sites to see. Even Elvis lookalike was available. It was nice for them to get out of the cold for a while.

Snow in Pahrump

We only saw snow on the valley floor for about 4 hours. The rest of the day was only sun. It all melted in about 2 hours. It happened on the same day last year and added to our "White Christmas".

Winter

The most winter is visible with snow in the upper elevations. Each moment when the sun moves to the western sky, the colors can quickly change .

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church

After years of waiting, we finally got our church built. No more church in the elementary school.

Project to Remember

Retirement for a Master Gardner will be remembered by the years of Red Hat activities and fun.

Trip to Tecopa California

We usually like to visit the hot springs for relaxation. This time a fire broke out in the motor home next to ours. We dashed into the smoke filled vehicle to pull out two dogs and a cat before the fire department arrived.. Only one dog survived with only slight burns. The RV was destroyed.

The Desert

We are always amazed how things can grow when there exists so little water or soil. The Joshua trees grow only above 4000 ft above sea level. The Barrel cactus grows right into the rock.

Rockhound Trip into the Desert 2010

Into the desert near Sandy Valley looking for gold. The road was rough but some drove in comfort. We brought back many rocks that may contain some gold. This used to be an old mine about 100 years ago.

Roses in Pahrump

Roses do very well in the desert if you have the skill. Some of their roses are as big as your outstretched hand.

Trees Have Grown

Our trees and shrubs have grown and the dogs like the comfort of their home.

More Death Valley in the Spring

There is both harsh mountains and lots of green with the extreme temperature. As the sun shifts, so do the colors and shadows of the mountains. It has never looked the same twice.