Off the IR

Early morning HIgh Rolls/Mountain Park

Today was the first day we took Becca off the injured reserve list and let her come on a short hike with us.  Dr. K, Becca and I did about two-thirds of the Grand View Trail, the two human hikers deciding to abbreviate the trek in order not to push the canine hiker too far.  Becca seemed to do well, and, boy, was she anxious to get back into action.  When we got home Dr. K and I drove down to the Lowe's in Alamogordo to pick up the Lithium-Ion battery-operated lawnmower we ordered.  I'm hoping I'll be able to use it in spots around here to cut down on the amount of time it takes me to trim grass and weeds.

Exploring our property

Whitey

Took this from the top of the stile over the fence at the Grand View trailhead

Lots of greenery after the rains

Photobombed by a beauty at an inopportune moment

Grand View Trail

Smooth Four O'Clock

Smooth Four O'Clock

Grand View again

Chihuahuan Flax

Chihuahuan Flax

Another section of the Grand View

Smooth Four O'Clock

What a wonderful trail the Grand View is

Smooth Four O'Clock

Western Wallflower

Break

Indian Paintbrush

Indian Paintbrush

Western Wallflower again

Buffalo Gourd

Buffalo Gourd

Buffalo Gourd growing around a yucca

Chihuahuan Flax

Chihuahuan Flax (Dry Brush filter)

Early afternoon High Rolls/Mountain Park