Saturday, February 12, 2011

THE DONKEY’S HAVE BEEN FOUND ALIVE & WELL:))))))))

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Here is the email we received this morning from Jeanie & Ray….“The donkeys came home last night!  Sheriff's car was at our gate around 9:30pm.  Donkeys were heading south out of Elfrida down the middle of Central Hwy.  The deputy herded them 3 miles to the hay place on central hwy and got them in a pen then came and got us.  So glad to have them home, sure was a job getting them loaded.  We are starting a trailer loading training TODAY.  no more bad loading experiences for them or us.  Thank you so much for all your support and help, we so appreciate you....
I'll let you know when we come by.”
Jeanie
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay:))

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HEADER PHOTO WAS TAKEN FROM ATOP THAT HIGHER ROCKY RIDGE ON EXTREME  LEFT

Had a question about our header photo.  Commenter Phil asks, “Al, I am intrigued by your new banner photo. How did you get that angle? A nearby tall mountain & telephoto lens? You seem to be too high for that, and the hike would have been a real struggle. A hang glider?”  To answer that question I will refer you to my blog post on the day I took that photo…A COLD WINDY DAY IN THE AJO HIGHLANDS.  Most of the photos in todays post are from that particular day I took the header photo.

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THE WHITE DOT AT TOP CENTER IS A COUPLE FROM LONDON ONTARIO IN THEIR 5TH WHEEL…. WE FIRST MET THEM IN CANNONVILLE, UTAH A FEW MONTHS PREVIOUSLY.  THEY ARE IN COSTA RICA THIS WINTER…ADVENTURES WITH MnM

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IT WAS QUITE A HIKE TO THE TOP OF THE ROCKY RIDGE BUT BOTH CHECKERS & MOTORMOUSE CLIMBED RIGHT TO THE TOP WITH US…THE LITTLE MOUSE NEEDED A BIT OF HELP COMING DOWN…MAX STAYED IN THE MOTOR HOME RECOVERING FROM A SORE LEG.

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PANORAMIC

THE FLYING W RANCH

Kept myself busy today raking up a lot of brush on the property.  I enjoy that sort of thing so I was right in my element.  My fourth hobby besides travel, blogging & photography happens to be landscape gardening, so with lawn rake in hand I enjoyed a fair few hours in the sunshine today just cleaning up a lot of dead scrub grass.

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LOTS OF RAKING TODAY

Jeanie & Ray popped in this afternoon & we’re soooooooooooooo happy about getting their donkeys back.  Took them until midnight Friday to get Pancho, Nellie & Sarah loaded in the trailer & taken home to their cozy corral with lots of hay & water.  Jeanie said there were no signs of trauma to them but they were pretty quiet this morning.  Sarah came over to Jeanie & rested her head up against her.  Still a mystery as to what happened to them or where they were but when they were spotted they were walking down the road in the dark headed for the ranch about 2 miles away.  The gate they got out of a few nights ago was a strong steel gate & it was definitely broke down by humans.  It may never be known what happened but the main thing is, the donkeys are home now safe & sound:))

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THE DONKEYS WERE WALKING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THIS ROAD HEADING FOR HOME WHEN THEY WERE FOUND

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We all sat in the front yard for awhile today with birds, birds, everywhere.  And, we had 3 deer come to within about hundred feet of where we were quietly sitting.  We sure fit in here & it is soooooo nice to be alone with nature all around.DSC_0108

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I didn’t let myself get too upset Friday about my broken camera.  I bought that Nikon D50 new about 5 years ago & took thousands upon thousands of trouble free photos with it.  Never a problem with that camera.  Considering the fact I use my cameras almost every day I am actually a little surprised I have not incurred more damage to my photo equipment.  I don’t baby my equipment & these Nikons have proved very durable despite some fairly rugged handling at times.

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So, what will I do now?  Well, it’s already done.  I was on the internet first thing this morning looking for the best deal on a Nikon D90 body.  Found one & it is on it’s way:))  Because of the amount of dust I had on my D50’s sensor I had to basically retouch ever single photo I took with it, especially if there was a lot of sky visible.  I will so enjoy not having to do that anymore.  I do have dust on my D40’s sensors too but at least it’s not as bad as the D50 was.  Dust is just a normal way of life out here in the southwest.

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So, what is the scoop with the house & property here where we are staying.  Well, lets just say Kelly & I did a lot of chin wagging & brain storming again today & I can tell you this…..we have postponed our area departure now for a few more days…..or maybe a little longer.  Sunday I will continue my natural exercise program by continuing with the yard work.  With 40 acres here at the Flying W it just might take me a couple extra days:))

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The Bayfield Bunch welcomes a couple new blog followers today.  Thanks for climbing aboard Donna K:))  TRAVELS IN THERAPY.  Russ Krecklow rides in as Blog Follower 228 &  big welcome to you as well Russ.

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GROANER’S CORNER:(( 

- What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef.

- What do you call a man who drinks and falls off his horse? The wine-stoned cowboy.

- What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny.

- What do you call a veterinarian with laryngitis? A hoarse doctor.

- What do you give a person with water on the brain? A tap on the head. 

- What is a newly hatched beetle? A baby buggy.

29 comments:

  1. I was thrilled when I saw the title of this evening's post. I'm sure you will have record readership on this one. Those donkeys would have a story to tell if they could talk. I hope there is some way of preventing that same thing happening again. At least they stayed together and were finding their way back home.

    I'm looking forward to your pictures taken with the new camera. I don't know whether it is my computer or Blogger, but I miss all sorts of photos. For example, I don't get your header photo. And when you (or any number of other bloggers) make reference to a picture the description is there but not the picture. I just chalk it up to Blogger. Fortunately those beautiful donkeys' pics came throgh tonight.

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  2. The donkeys are home safe and sound! That's the best news I've heard all day.

    I've never even seen those donkeys but I do remember them sneaking out of the gate on you somehow! Ever since, I've had an attachment to them.

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  3. Yahooo!! The donkey's must have decided they needed to do a little sightseeing on their own. So glad they are back home safe.

    Sorry to hear about your camera but glad you have another one on it's way. We would miss seeing all of your fantastic pictures.

    Your new place looks pretty nice.

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  4. I've just started following you. I'm glad the donkeys are back! Your pictures are wonderful and I love the groans!

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  5. Really glad the donkey guys were found and not hurt from their ordeal. Loosing a pet without closure as to what happened is just so wrong and hard!

    The D 90 is a super choice, it will take thousands of new pictures and has so many more pixels to add density to your shots.

    Perhaps you need to work on finding a way to get the downstroke for this property. Will you hate yourself for not doing it once you get home?

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  6. Great news about the donkeys. I was very worried about them.

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  7. I am sooooooo very glad the donkeys are home safe and sound and apparently none the worse for their adventure. When you talked about donkeys being used for hauling for the drug trade I had awful visions of these poor souls slogging under heavy loads and being whipped. You made my day today!!!
    Hope Max is feeling better very soon too.

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  8. Great news! Jeannie and Ray must be ecstatic.

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  9. What great news! I was so afraid the donkeys were gone for good. I hope they're none the worse for their little adventure.

    Hope The Bayfield Bunch get in a little more traveling this winter. Time is flying by!

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  10. My eyes filled with hapy tears when I saw your headlline, and reading the story was the first business of my day. I'm gonna email you a couple photos I took when Nellie was a baby. We LOVE those donkeys! J&R must be so relieved and thrilled.

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  11. Hip Hip Hoorah for the three wandering donkeys! I bet they were relieved to be home as well.

    Could you be contemplating giving up your wanderlust ways???

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  12. Glad to hear that the donkeys were found safe and sound.

    We agree that the nicest spot that we ever camped on was in the desert of Ajo. Although Costa Rica is a pretty nice second choice.

    MnM

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  13. OH my I was crying when I read this post!!! SOOO glad they are home safe and sound!

    Perhaps their reluctance to get into the trailer was due to bad experiences by whomever stole them trying to get them in a trailer too?

    Maybe them stubborn little buggers made a stand against their captors and rather than fight or cause a noisy scene, the captors let them free?

    It could make a good Disney Movie!

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    (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
    http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/

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  14. So glad the donkeys are home and safe. Knowing that pets sometimes travel across country on their own to get home, I was hoping they'd do the same. They probably would have gotten back later that day, but it was good the deputy did his thing.

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  15. Good show, The Donkey caper came to a great ending. We were among the worried, they are just like pets and no one wants to lose a pet. Glad to hear you found a nice replacement. Let us know if you decide to buy that place, Do I see dual citizenship in your future too. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  16. You just made my whole day. I am so happy the donkeys are home again and safe.

    Your pictures are gorgeous and sure makes me want to move out to the desert and out of town. Someday.

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  17. Glad the donkeys were safe and found!
    The Flying W looks like a great place. We'll come visit if you're going to be around there for more than a week o two.

    Thanks for the welcome. Enjoy your photos and blog very much. Glad you have another Nikon coming. We love ours, too.

    Take care.

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  18. Thanks for the good news concerning the Donkey family, we are very happy they are home and without injuries. I am really looking forward to seeing your findings regarding the D90.

    John
    relaxedrush.blogspot.com

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  19. Hey Al very glad the donkeys were found, I know that you like those donkeys.

    Glad you are getting a new camera, you are great at taking pictures and we would miss that.

    Hope to see you

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  20. Such great news today!
    Donkeys safe, you stayin another few days (or weeks..), happy in the southwest. great pics of the homestead there. I love the brick. Looks so "homey" to me. Wide open spaces, that's what I like!

    Take care!

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  21. We are so relieved the donkey story had a happy ending.

    Sorry to hear about your camera. I don't think digital cameras are as rugged as the old (heavy) 35mm film cameras.

    Terry

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  22. The donkey are back? Yippee!! Really like your header photo. Big open country and one RV. The photo exudes peacefullness.

    Very nice.

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  23. Yaaah! A happy ending for the donkeys. The color is great in all of todays photos. Have you considered an art showing or selling your photos. Or maybe writing a book???

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  24. So happy to hear the donkeys were home, your new digs look wonderful.
    makes it hard to leave.

    Jean

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  25. Glad the donkeys are home safe and sound. A big mystery though.... :)

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  26. I'm SOOOOO glad to hear the news about the donkeys....I wasn't holding out much hope. Phew!!g

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  27. Oh, my goodness, was glad about the donkeys!!! as is everyone, i fretted last night about drug people having them and working them to death! not taking care of them. SO happy..

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  28. I was so worried, and upset about the donkeys, too.
    I have been praying and hoping that they would they would be found safe and sound.
    Especially with the 'human' broken gate. I am thinking along the same lines as Karen, that they proved to be too difficult for whoever stole them to handle.

    Yay for the donkeys!

    Happy Trails, Penny, TX
    www.pennys-tuppence.blogspot.com

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  29. Aaahhh! A huge sigh of relief! As many others, I'm so glad the donkeys are home! It broke my heart the other night. Perhaps their stubbornness got them set free!

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