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53.10 Arizona: 'Duck, Duck, Goose'...the struggle continues on Hike-About.

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Roosevelt Lake from another position (Vineyard 2)...love this region. There's always time for some humor even when there's been a very sad event in our family. As we mentioned in an earlier narrative, our Mom passed away on March 14th. We compiled this blog during the latter part of February when humor (if you agree) was easier to produce. When my Dad died more than thirty years ago, it was a tragedy as he departed far too early (Heck, I miss that man each day). My Mom, however, wanted to leave as she had lived a full life (31 years without Dad). It makes sense but nevertheless, she has left a void, a deep one (See end). Frankly, I don't really care whether it snows tonight, you're not sleeping in our room. I don't even want you on the patio. Got it? Do you really have to do that outside our room? I suppose it's better than inside our suite. Don't you dare give me lip...beak. As for turning your backs on me...well, turn tail then and beat i...

52.06 Nevada: Old Vegas Trail on the outskirts of the city.

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The glorious desert. Any disagreements? Black Butte's at rear, a free climb challenge we have enjoyed...sort of. Reaching one of numerous small peaks. Jen's on a cliff edge but it's missed by the camera (more behind her than the side). A view of the fabulous Frenchman, another favorite hike. (However, not as nice as our friend Yves Bouchet whom we met in New Zealand.) Ascending the Frenchman (see above). Some cross the desert on a horse with no name, others aren't so smart. Over the mountains is a 'town' they call: Las Vegas. And even some snow on Mount Charleston. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey