This article is out of date now. We are on the 22nd day in a row. As I type this at 7:56 a.m. it is already 95 degrees. It was 91when we sat outside with our morning coffee. There was a light breeze which helped. We got a good laugh though when our cats came out BRIEFLY and went back in the house.
I even feel sorry for the birds as they survive the heat. This acorn woodpecker frequently visits the windowsill at the Adobe Room. He sat there for quite a while yesterday...beak wide open struggling for some cooler air in the shade.
Whenever we see birds on the golf course, they're always clustered in the shade of the trees and near to the creek or sprinkler heads for water.
Looks like this chick left the nest too soon. Mama was there to protect her even when we got real close.
I showed a picture of the dove on her cactus nest the other day. Now she is sheltering her chick from the sun shining down on them.
We came across a couple feral cats this morning. I hope they find good shelter somewhere.
Our award-winning tree trimmers are hard at work. They're amazing to watch!
This is where they started less than an hour ago. All cleaned up!
This week's special at the Ballroom Cafe is that yummy Monte Cristo & fries again. Be sure to stop in.
Monday we will have a speaker from the Casa Grande Museum who will talk about Pinal County Agriculture. Should be very interesting to hear about the water cutbacks and how it will affect the acreage around here. I hope he can tell us about the orchard of trees planted behind the promenade mall.
Wednesday is the poker and BBQ party in Ballroom 2 at 1:00. Pulled pork sandwiches, chips and soda. Tickets are $15.
Friday is Chef's Dinner Special from 4-6 in the Cafe. We're having Shrimp Scampi, Caprese Salad, and Orange Sherbet. Tickets are $20. Ticket cutoff is Monday, July 24 so hurry!
Chef and crew still prepare that wonderful salad bar every day. It's the best deal in town!
