What Was That Flash!!

The weather in Arizona can change in a flash!  Actually this lightning image was from last year about this same time.  I love thunderstorms with lightning.  We never seem to get them much in the Central Valley in California.

From temperatures in the 40's to 70's with sunny days, things have changed overnight to severe freeze warnings.  Temperatures dropped so fast yesterday I thought for sure it was going to snow!!  Even though the weatherman said it was NOT going to rain (apparently they were not looking at the same doppler radar I was) water fell from the sky as a storm swept by.

I love it ... it makes my grass green.  The puppies hate it.  They don't appreciate getting their feet wet at all.  This is looking out my family room window.  The bunnies are the kind that don't eat or drink.  They sit on my window ledge grateful to be out of the rain.

For those that haven't seen the inside, I figured it would be a good time to show you, since I don't like getting MY feet wet either!  There will be no outside pictures today.  This is the family room, complete with wood burning fireplace.  

Lost Horse Ranch sits on almost two acres nestled next to the railroad tracks.  It's okay, I love trains and I'm far enough away I don't notice them much.  Of course there is always the Engineer that likes to announce his presence with blasting horn (personally I love the sound) and screeching rails when they travel a little too fast around the corner.

The dark blob you see in the above image is this Indian Chief.  I found him in an antique shop in Eureka California.  Little did I realize until I purchased him that he was a tad bit overweight.  I'm guessing he weighs close to 50 pounds.  Later on, I discovered another for sale on the internet for $975.  I paid a very small fraction of that!  He fits in perfectly with my Cowboy and Indian motif.

Here's the kitchen.  Although I'm not in love with the fabulous minty green countertops, they are in great shape and I'll not be changing them any time soon.  I WILL be painting that pantry door however.  I may even get a frosted glass door.  Always wanted one of those!!

The living room is huge, perfect for Jessie and Cooper to play race horse down the hallway, through the family room, kitchen and back to the start line.  It is a modular home on a permanent foundation with more than enough space for me ... about 2200 sq ft.  Included in the sale was the ratan/glass table (bottom right) and a poker table!  Just what I needed.  

I rather imagine this room will remain empty for quite some time.  After all, I don't want to take away from Cooper's race track.

My phone says it's a lovely 31 degrees this morning, so I imagine I'll be staying inside where it's toasty warm.  This afternoon however, is the local Poker Game ... a chance to meet my neighbors, make new friends and lose $5.00.  It's more about the food and friendship.  Since I don't play poker well at all, it should be an interesting night!!