The house entrance is done!!

Today they came and inserted the plants. Then they updated the walk and sealed it so that it will look finished. We are really pleased with the final work.

As you can see the area looks like desert area with desert plants.

First hike in Joshua Tree National Park.

This morning we drove to the Joshua Tree National Park and hiked through a small part. I took a couple of really nice pictures. I am really impressed with how wonderful this area is. It is really wonderful to be able to walk through this park. I am also getting ideas for weaver patterns. I can understand part of the way Navaho patterns may have come from the trees and rocks of the open desert land.

Morning in Joshua Tree!!

What a beautiful morning! I got up early with the sun rise. Had a great breakfast and now I have been sitting outside drinking my coffee and feeding the birds and rabbits (conejo). What a beautiful morning! This promises a great weekend here. I now know exactly how I will want to have my morning.

The house here is well away from most of the town. It look

s like all the homes are sitting about an acre or so of land. This helps make sure that sitting out hear will provide plenty of quiet and peace.

Here are some pictures of the visiting animals. As you can see we have rabbits and many birds. We even had a collection of quails.

Thanksgiving Desert Vacation!

We are on Thanksgiving vacation in the desert!

We are staying in Sunset Terrace.

By the time we got here the sun was headed for sunset. These quick pictures of the house, and the back yard five you a view of the outside of this house. It is really nice and we are looking forward to the complete sunset and the stars that will fill the sky.

I am sure that I will have lots of pictures during the next couple of days.

Now we need plants!!!

The rocks are now in place and the next thing we need are plants to fill in the front yard.

Next week we will be picking the specific plants. It will be a few days before we put anymore pictures. We have a few days with change, but there will be more time devoted to weaving!!!

Now you can tell that the basic idea is that we are living at a desert where there is a river. The light colored rocks are rock rivers the light yellowish rocks is the desert. The remaining plants are those of the desert. The whole area will have very low water usage. Obviously we still have more to do, but it is getting very good looking.

Rocks all over the front!

The rocks are filling in the space!

Latest progress

They have prepared the front and started preparing the rocks and plants.

We have a sidewalk!

Here you can see. We have a new sidewalk. It looks as great at you might expect. The concrete was stamped to look like rocks. Now we just have to get them to rebuild the grass and rebuild the room.

Meanwhile, I am working on scarves and things to sell at the upcoming holiday sales.

I also have to get further on working on new move to the new studio once that is possible. It's not far away, and I am very eager to get there. Well, hope all likes our new entrance! More pictures coming soon!!

We are ready for concrete!!

OK, It looks like we are ready. The next step is sand then concrete and finishing on the walk way. The flattened things out and prepared the sidewalk. We have to wait now for a day and then on Monday they are supposed to pour concrete and stamp the steps. Meanwhile, I am weaving and getting ready to start next week in my new computer position. I'll have to tell all about the changes on Monday.

The entrance design is getting there!

We have designed the shape for the concrete and the sidewalk. The entrance will lead people into the front door. Right now we are looking forward to the concrete stamp plans.

Tomorrow they will be finishing up the design but Monday the concrete will be delivered.

Second Day Of Effort!

Here is the start of the new entrance. You can see the new edge on the right of the entrance for the stairs. It is going to take a lot more effort to go forward. I look forward to seeing how much they get done today!

Our entrance is being rebuilt!

This picture was taken this afternoon after the first workers had made a great deal done today.

Here is a pictures of the start of changes in our house. The existing sidewalk and all the entrance was chopped up today. It will take a couple of days before we have walking stairs.

I will try to get out more pictures as changes go forward. We are trying to get rid of the green grass and rather have a desert.