Wind and More Wind

The ferocious wind has been keeping us inside! At times, we can barely see across the valley due to dust storms. We're sure glad that we don't have to be out on the freeway in this mess. Several people have told us that this is normal for spring in New Mexico. Guess it's time to move on and revisit later in the year.


The wind calmed a little this afternoon, so we drove back to Cookes Peak to look for carnelian. Instead of climbing the hills, we stayed on the flat valley area and the weather was quite pleasant. We both picked up more stones and will have to check with the rock shop to see if we found carnelian or just more pretty rocks. Either way, we like the ones we have gathered.

We are pretty content just staying home. I've been reading like a fiend. The library at the clubhouse is terrific with several books that have been on my list. And I am ready to get back to my genealogy research too. Doug is happy to play his Wii game (The Godfather) and sort through rocks. It's rare that we feel bored or antsy.