Dragonfly Ranch

Betsy picked up her new mower on Sunday (with Arlin’s help), and now we can’t pry her off it.

Gotta love that sugar water!

This is Sam, our Cleistocactus straussii, right after Tuesday’s rain. Does he remind you of anyone?

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We were fortunate to have a bit of rain today (0.36 inches).

From the upstairs deck.

Panorama from the upstairs deck.

The sunset from the porch.

Panorama from the porch with the sunset front and center.

Sent from Arlin’s iPhone

Hinges and door handle … and the task is done.

These pictures are all of the same grouping near the pool, but from a few different perspectives.

I especially like the textures and colors from this angle.

The pink and yellow-orange variations are amazing.

And the house makes a nice backdrop.

Finally, some progress after being laid up for a month. The door/gate for the composting toilet enclosure is ready to be hung. It will swing on hinges on the right side, raised up about 2 inches off the deck floor.

Phil has been having a great time gaining control of the overgrown vegetation in the vegetable garden. He’s not the only one contributing huge efforts to the recent improvements: thanks to Janet and Kathy and Caryn and Brendan and Pat who have worked hard along with Betsy and Phil. I, meanwhile, have not been a productive member of the ranch, for which I am truly sorry.