Tidbits and storms

We are definitely in the throes of monsoon season as we have some kind of storm almost daily now.  Last night brought some LOUD thunder and lightning and enough rain to finally make puddles in the street.  That gave us delightfully cool temps in the mid 70s this morning.

These are definitely "isolated" thunderstorms as you can easily spot them off in the distance. 

Spotted some beautiful cactus blossoms again.  I am always amazed at how such a beautiful flower can suddenly appear from a prickly cactus plant.

Busy Bees!!

Lots of future blossoms too.  Look at all the buds.

We certainly live in a pretty resort!!

And we have some dedicated staff members to keep it a wonderful place to live.  Thank you to one and all as they go about their daily routines.

Patching and painting.

New houses coming in on a regular basis.

Loads of gravel getting ready to spread.

Don and I stopped in at the Big House restaurant for breakfast last week.  OMG!!  I just love their french toast!!  If you haven't tried it yet, put it on your "to do" agenda for when you return this season.

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Kat likes to curl up by the warm computer but I wish he didn't always rest ON the keyboard.

Must open the blinds when Mouse shows up so he can watch the hummingbirds and doves.

Mesa Awning has us on the calendar for August 27 to replace our roof.

We will be soooooo happy to have it back!!