Yesterday was pretty exciting by my standards. We started the morning with our usual 2+ mile walk (3.5km or so) then decided to try planting some of that cactus that we bought at the Springs. Now that was life in the fast lane! Too fast for me actually. First we have to scrape the rocks away, then dig the hole, then make sure it 'perks' then put in the plant. Sounds ok but the dirt we have here has a lot of clay in it. Since it is dry, it is hard clay. Very hard clay. Digging four holes a foot deep was more than enough work for me. The plants are in very dry soil so, of course, the root ball on one just fell apart. We finally managed to get it planted but we are only hoping that it will survive the rough handling. By 09:30 we were both exhausted and even a shower didn't revive us. I think I drank a gallon of water too.
As if that weren't enough excitement, I got to visit with another blogger. Ed is a full time rv'er who has decided to make Pahrump his legal residence. I've been reading his blog, Peregrinating Graybeard, for some time. He's traveled widely and had some interesting experiences. And, yes, he sure does have a gray beard. We met at one of the casinos and talked for an hour and a half or so. If I hadn't had some errands to do it would have been much longer. I also got to see his rv; an absolutely immaculate class C. Not that it was a surprise since I've read his blog but it was pleasure to meet such an articulate and thoughtful person.
Two posts in one day. What's getting into me? Have a good one.
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Wasn't used to digging a shallow planting hole with a pick before moving here.
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