Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 11, 2013

Upgrades, and a Road-Runner



Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Not only did I get to spend time with the entire family, and stuff my face with all the traditional Thanksgiving day fixings, but was also able to finish a long overdue project.

 Another solar panel, and 2 more batteries were part of my project. Now the Turtle boat a whopping 310 watts of power upon the roof, and 482 amp hours of storage. Certainly not enough power for your average house dweller. However it is more then enough to suit my daily needs. Maybe even add another gadget, or two? 

Upgraded battery bank. Not exactly up to code, but passed my inspection.


Meep Meep! Roadrunner video I managed to capture while staying at the Casino. Thanks for visiting! Good Day! 

Thứ Bảy, 16 tháng 11, 2013

Back in the desert


Actually been back in Tucson nearly a month now. Candy had gotten a bladder infection, and the folks needed a house sitter, so I decided to head to the desert a few weeks early, and I am glad to report Candy's infection is gone, and all six of the critters I was responsible for are alive and well.

Now, that I have very briefly summed up my whereabouts about the past 3 weeks. I am currently staying at my favorite Casino here in Tucson. Which is always a welcomed change of pace, after spending the last 7 1/2 months in the forest. 

Candy has plenty of area to walk, and its nice being a mere 2 miles from a grocery store for a change. Plus the Casino supplies plenty of entertainment for a weary nomad. Best part is my favorite poker machine has paid me $39 not to bad for a few weeks rent. Here's a few more pics......


 Turtles current parking lot home

 Parking lot wildlife
 Coyotes seen on Candys morning hikes. Of course they only come out when the good cameras at home.
Honorable mention Flash the desert tortoise was one of the six critters I was responsible while I was house sitting, and definitely the lowest maintenance. He's about as laid back as one can get!
Thanks for visiting! Good Day!