Monday, July 20, 2026

"Jugz" he wuz known as...

 ...in them days. No one wanted to see his though.



There're 3 melons hiding amongst the foliage at the bottom of the photo.



Hints of a cob



Saturday, July 18, 2026

Treasure Tray

few weeks in the making, it arrived today. I'd requested it for a selection of tiny treasures i found in a big arroyo at the foot of the Sandias. How did a deposit of tiny shells get in that arroyo?








Thursday, July 16, 2026

SR Shelves

Efforts to bring the Smirket Room (SR) online as a maker space took a major leap forward w the addition of Eric Montoya's custom-crafted shelves.



Eric is a retired engineer from Sandia Labs. He has extensive experience in all aspects of residential construction and has a complete wood-working shop. This, his latest contribution, helps maximize storage for boxes of  small items.


Joinery you'd expect from an engineer.





A facing to hide the unfinished edge of the plywood.





Two removable shelves made it easier to move the unit into place.




Finished plywood adds a level of aesthetic appeal.



Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Summer!

In days of yore we cavorted in the lakes of the California Sierras.


July 7, 2017

https://newmexnomad.blogspot.com/2017/07/sierra-mountains-california.html?m=1



July 28, 2017




Now I guage the time of remaining temperate temps by the sun's morning position on the Sandia Mountains. That hump to the right (south) of the tree beyond the wall is a marker.





Then the wildlife stops by for breakfast...




And departs





Friday, July 3, 2026

Riders

 Riders on the Storm


After a palliative dose of LSD and an evening of music, found these to share.


A bunch of people around the world doing The Doors's: Riders On the Storm






About Playing For Change











All below are Riders in the Sky

Vaughn Monroe





Blues Bros




Neil LeVang








Spiderbait







Gene Autry







Pedal Steel (instrumental)





Duane Eddy (with a hint of saxaphone)