tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36919172172061665002024-03-06T02:41:31.435-05:00The Road 2 Ecuadorthe Continuing AdventureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.comBlogger467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-7885147919770702492021-06-10T10:08:00.001-04:002021-06-10T10:08:07.783-04:00Sad postLast week we had a tragic accident in our little villages, the life of a young man was taken too soon. One of the resident life guards and surfers from San Clemente apparently fell off his bike, and hit his head on a wall, maybe breaking his neck, he was found alone in the morning hours.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UmoNyW01WbM/YMIcpckymrI/AAAAAAAAJZ0/t6xwpbh2a7gnlDCwSUAhzhNYfSv_aFZhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1623333141048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UmoNyW01WbM/YMIcpckymrI/AAAAAAAAJZ0/t6xwpbh2a7gnlDCwSUAhzhNYfSv_aFZhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1623333141048.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="716" width="320" height="318"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His name was Antonio, but many knew him as Tony or Tonito. He had a smile that brightened any room and a heart just as big. He will be missed. The surfers have joined together to do ceremonies in the ocean, and his was one for the books. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHOjn5FJROc/YMIcqgGmBRI/AAAAAAAAJZ8/5ioUkOIknywW0gUyqywqZPn3LouvMYikgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210607_115637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHOjn5FJROc/YMIcqgGmBRI/AAAAAAAAJZ8/5ioUkOIknywW0gUyqywqZPn3LouvMYikgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210607_115637.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1187" data-original-height="677" width="320" height="182"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qfkp3ofgrh0/YMIcq2XeVeI/AAAAAAAAJaE/QN38X4yHxtIyjpIpMpDTec2cGX3t-uB5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622917177639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qfkp3ofgrh0/YMIcq2XeVeI/AAAAAAAAJaE/QN38X4yHxtIyjpIpMpDTec2cGX3t-uB5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622917177639.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="544" width="320" height="241"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Skz-FnJHwV8/YMIcrgyvDaI/AAAAAAAAJaM/5Z1oVNqpObEvdVw0iIKIIyt9Vf6qtTOBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622917182560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Skz-FnJHwV8/YMIcrgyvDaI/AAAAAAAAJaM/5Z1oVNqpObEvdVw0iIKIIyt9Vf6qtTOBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622917182560.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="948" width="243" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were some words and music at the ocean front restaurant, and then the procession took to the water. Pretty moving stuff...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-akRrNlKLs_Y/YMIcsofGtAI/AAAAAAAAJaU/q96IGXUckqgUSUjUB4GMsJyRrrfd_0muQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-akRrNlKLs_Y/YMIcsofGtAI/AAAAAAAAJaU/q96IGXUckqgUSUjUB4GMsJyRrrfd_0muQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162656.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="670" width="320" height="178"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsGWcxN5VYE/YMIct5OeOqI/AAAAAAAAJac/jiTXjffjnCUikRwPWufLTxIX8ejUUFljwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsGWcxN5VYE/YMIct5OeOqI/AAAAAAAAJac/jiTXjffjnCUikRwPWufLTxIX8ejUUFljwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162725.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1198" data-original-height="508" width="320" height="135"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeXVdrOe2D1i6kPaAjJFtTExzC0wNCPpdsCHh4TcEmqpdBVpAZMaIWi623gcbLvg1VR4iBXxuTA0YLMp-jE8me8u8JQlYnV_AdSLsxT3PxGN6g_zBrrcFl4PMV6AwfdMgzI0e1JvJITt8/s1600/20210605_184421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeXVdrOe2D1i6kPaAjJFtTExzC0wNCPpdsCHh4TcEmqpdBVpAZMaIWi623gcbLvg1VR4iBXxuTA0YLMp-jE8me8u8JQlYnV_AdSLsxT3PxGN6g_zBrrcFl4PMV6AwfdMgzI0e1JvJITt8/s1600/20210605_184421.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="622" width="320" height="165"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1QTm_kQo8bg/YMIcw7Ks6hI/AAAAAAAAJas/zzQyZPpAPy0RXlFFAz4NVmBOmHkosVEVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1QTm_kQo8bg/YMIcw7Ks6hI/AAAAAAAAJas/zzQyZPpAPy0RXlFFAz4NVmBOmHkosVEVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210605_162740.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1197" data-original-height="673" width="320" height="179"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They all get in a circle, and have a moment of silence, then throw the flowers in the air and splash. Sending the bouquet and pictures of him into the waves. I have been here 7 years now, and have seen them do this for at least a couple of our expats too, such a beautiful memorial. I am truly blessed to have found such a loving community, both ecuadorean and expat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sad today, but stay tuned...the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7EUK_2Ghvw/YMIcxoIXl5I/AAAAAAAAJa0/CHWzjCON3YIFSMtatpe_dugSgIPXL8EoACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622296968743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7EUK_2Ghvw/YMIcxoIXl5I/AAAAAAAAJa0/CHWzjCON3YIFSMtatpe_dugSgIPXL8EoACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1622296968743.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="717" width="320" height="239"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-39323793033109306732021-04-13T11:32:00.001-04:002021-04-13T11:32:57.756-04:00Ecuador's New President Ecuador finally has a new President. Elections started in February, and had four candidates. I have now learned that since none of the candidates won by 10 percent or more there was a run off vote, which we just had on Sunday April 12th. (No alcohol sales from Friday noon til Monday noon, even tho voting isnt until Sunday)<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zKYVl5Z1Yka16KNG-TcIvQO8R7wk2OLRB1vRRvF90iE5Oc0IeIn7WyelzYN326csYXwLm7M_6RMbivufx9hK2quVgESEkwWmGZRlaP3doUGCib3XT1MCyszOUd_yIy0se2gYBcRtIDi3/s1600/FB_IMG_1612968005012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zKYVl5Z1Yka16KNG-TcIvQO8R7wk2OLRB1vRRvF90iE5Oc0IeIn7WyelzYN326csYXwLm7M_6RMbivufx9hK2quVgESEkwWmGZRlaP3doUGCib3XT1MCyszOUd_yIy0se2gYBcRtIDi3/s1600/FB_IMG_1612968005012.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1022" width="320" height="302"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And ballots are interesting, pictures accompanying names, because many do not read. They also use thumbprints, instead of signatures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7uOllsrWVsk/YHW5pB7WNaI/AAAAAAAAJRw/YqHOhbEUKD8m4oJDwl16gBipSe0LHnRogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612881616717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7uOllsrWVsk/YHW5pB7WNaI/AAAAAAAAJRw/YqHOhbEUKD8m4oJDwl16gBipSe0LHnRogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612881616717.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" width="240" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UA1xlZBmfQQ/YHW5pd2oAvI/AAAAAAAAJR4/2DBEAQukHoYTmctfZB0yBIBrCHCRuOubgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612967613863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UA1xlZBmfQQ/YHW5pd2oAvI/AAAAAAAAJR4/2DBEAQukHoYTmctfZB0yBIBrCHCRuOubgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612967613863.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="611" width="320" height="271"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is mandatory voting here between age 18-65, if you do not vote there is a fine of 10% the monthly wage, so $40. It is attached to your cedula (ID) and you will need to pay it before you can register a car or pay taxes, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The majority here on the coast did not vote for Lasso, but we are all eager to have someone new in power, and we will keep our fingers crossed for change we can all agree on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Y2N6loWK_4/YHW5p29bW6I/AAAAAAAAJSA/42Bl6r_0HBM3vTbxUbYtedXZEmAMofGAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1618318854436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Y2N6loWK_4/YHW5p29bW6I/AAAAAAAAJSA/42Bl6r_0HBM3vTbxUbYtedXZEmAMofGAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1618318854436.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="1280" width="320" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So...stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRmnHFbZ4K7IWT_CxJ0ECPYEazL9di-JFofbXEBLqRZkCxNuTEDg26Pxs9aJl40vQljE_l3eW8iJgCaJZjpXzdWJkbrXEJDXnQKwzYCWKPIIbWzRJRRkflYKCKxXPIw_n-l_omj-o8T-d/s1600/FB_IMG_1617172872455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRmnHFbZ4K7IWT_CxJ0ECPYEazL9di-JFofbXEBLqRZkCxNuTEDg26Pxs9aJl40vQljE_l3eW8iJgCaJZjpXzdWJkbrXEJDXnQKwzYCWKPIIbWzRJRRkflYKCKxXPIw_n-l_omj-o8T-d/s1600/FB_IMG_1617172872455.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="612" data-original-height="816" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-56514898807402874222021-03-27T10:11:00.001-04:002021-03-27T10:13:06.983-04:00Manta AirportExciting things are happening in Manta these days! Not only is the current mayor implementing many programs around the city for clean up and beautification, but the airport has finally been finished.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyAp66f4czg/YF89C3f1EmI/AAAAAAAAJQQ/u8ZEORFiptk86GKvoWsBngm3aehNiSiFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613224935761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyAp66f4czg/YF89C3f1EmI/AAAAAAAAJQQ/u8ZEORFiptk86GKvoWsBngm3aehNiSiFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613224935761.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AB4Qk7GITzg/YF89D0TW3FI/AAAAAAAAJQY/giStGYwmQpYb-HLxVQ65asgd_k3pmZSrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613224952064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AB4Qk7GITzg/YF89D0TW3FI/AAAAAAAAJQY/giStGYwmQpYb-HLxVQ65asgd_k3pmZSrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613224952064.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="682" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div>Here our President touring the facility. It is well on it's way to becoming an international airport, and THAT is very exciting news! We wait...</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uka_qA5POrI/YF89EcEMGeI/AAAAAAAAJQg/LUEy1u59dtMVCPlHnPT_8KeRUud_SUHQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613588824145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uka_qA5POrI/YF89EcEMGeI/AAAAAAAAJQg/LUEy1u59dtMVCPlHnPT_8KeRUud_SUHQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613588824145.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="639" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div>Last I heard, it still needed furniture, and the agreement with the vendors was being finalized. It's come a long way since before the earthquake in 2016. For those who dont know, the old airport building had been a US Air force outpost and collapsed in the earthquake. Then for a couple years it was nothing more than some tents and tarps. Wow, all grown up!</div><div><br></div><div>We now anxiously await the news of international flights. Fingers crossed...and stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ewS06YAlHik/YF89cUzdFWI/AAAAAAAAJQ4/6tbtHn_R9k0y0ezB6Txd91D4tm7z6p9kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613588839462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ewS06YAlHik/YF89cUzdFWI/AAAAAAAAJQ4/6tbtHn_R9k0y0ezB6Txd91D4tm7z6p9kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613588839462.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="720" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-35837711062703177102021-03-26T13:07:00.001-04:002021-03-26T13:07:22.111-04:00Where did March go?Well, they say time flies when you're having fun, that is certainly true this month. A year into Covid, Sucre, the canton I live in, has gone back to Red light restrictions, but not before we were able to celebrate a couple birthdays we couldn't celebrate last year. <div><br></div><div>This years rainy season may be over, but not before some real doozies in local areas. Flooded rivers, rock and mud slides, road closures and lots of water!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tw_uwKkyPk8/YF4UtxAWQpI/AAAAAAAAJOs/6y_dr4bqssox_5q7_Ay7NKF-shX0WabdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1614799214902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tw_uwKkyPk8/YF4UtxAWQpI/AAAAAAAAJOs/6y_dr4bqssox_5q7_Ay7NKF-shX0WabdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1614799214902.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="404" width="320" height="179"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G56WQOOFJ3w/YF4Uuzg1MmI/AAAAAAAAJO0/xienW-4F0QsSKg8OPfGHyU5fHq4DivWDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screenshot_20210309-110250_Facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G56WQOOFJ3w/YF4Uuzg1MmI/AAAAAAAAJO0/xienW-4F0QsSKg8OPfGHyU5fHq4DivWDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screenshot_20210309-110250_Facebook.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1920" width="200" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k6hNZ7t5QRQ/YF4Uve9t0xI/AAAAAAAAJO8/GAe94EEGhg0RNvqiXcqvWbd0_l_z5yLOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615324845064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k6hNZ7t5QRQ/YF4Uve9t0xI/AAAAAAAAJO8/GAe94EEGhg0RNvqiXcqvWbd0_l_z5yLOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615324845064.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="540" data-original-height="960" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SD5YBF0_ZCU/YF4UvzQtImI/AAAAAAAAJPE/L89HOMnwR7A8BUWgcZqMLrzuOPHslJRzACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615381785575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SD5YBF0_ZCU/YF4UvzQtImI/AAAAAAAAJPE/L89HOMnwR7A8BUWgcZqMLrzuOPHslJRzACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615381785575.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="962" width="239" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FhZy6Vhh4Ic/YF4UwuwkApI/AAAAAAAAJPM/9BS0D14NkzY_-A1I9zLnhY0RFEK29cQogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615475434395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FhZy6Vhh4Ic/YF4UwuwkApI/AAAAAAAAJPM/9BS0D14NkzY_-A1I9zLnhY0RFEK29cQogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615475434395.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" width="240" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j1D7pSP55hw/YF4UxN2782I/AAAAAAAAJPU/dH_TUKBC9dg51rJGpRjbLwj4T97gO_knACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615424067711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j1D7pSP55hw/YF4UxN2782I/AAAAAAAAJPU/dH_TUKBC9dg51rJGpRjbLwj4T97gO_knACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615424067711.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="819" width="281" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Several eveings I sat on the covered patio and watched lightening, and had much thunder, which we dont usually get. I love a good storm, so enjoyed it, but the roads have been so muddy, my bicycle has not been much use. I definitely got the rubber boots out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2slaHWcoJgc/YF4Uxodv3rI/AAAAAAAAJPc/muw7TI3VRic0K0RNrj3WaZ6kBcSQyschgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615305786189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2slaHWcoJgc/YF4Uxodv3rI/AAAAAAAAJPc/muw7TI3VRic0K0RNrj3WaZ6kBcSQyschgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1615305786189.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="718" data-original-height="960" width="239" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All up and down the coast has been ravaged by the rains. Of course the sunsets this time of year are worth it! A week now without rain, and well...being late March, it may be over. So, stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S70QfbUznvE/YF4UyUfTF-I/AAAAAAAAJPk/80x4ehBytsQP_9W9AcGdsaKEYbj-mj7iACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1614935928643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S70QfbUznvE/YF4UyUfTF-I/AAAAAAAAJPk/80x4ehBytsQP_9W9AcGdsaKEYbj-mj7iACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1614935928643.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1080" width="320" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-89342440286858544602021-02-17T09:02:00.001-05:002021-03-26T12:57:00.755-04:00Carnival 2021Wow, what a disaster! After the first of the year the President decided he would no longer make country wide protocols for Covid, but leave it up to each Canton, so in essence each Mayor. <div><br></div><div>Sucre mayor, Ingrid Zambrano decided to keep the beaches open from 6am til 6pm, with social distancing of course. Restaurants were allowed to be 30 percent occupancy and hotels were 50 percent. Alcohol could be sold in restaurants until 11pm, there was to be no public drinking on the streets. Hmmm, yet this is a photo from San Clemente Sunday night in centro.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJRI4cwrp2s/YC0iAgDLuuI/AAAAAAAAJNE/aaoa-7uUdmkR_dJhw9pq9pJAo7r_8S1KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613569171327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJRI4cwrp2s/YC0iAgDLuuI/AAAAAAAAJNE/aaoa-7uUdmkR_dJhw9pq9pJAo7r_8S1KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613569171327.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="1440" width="256" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so bad, San Clemente was lumped in with Montanita and Salinas as the WORST beach cities for biosecurity measures in all of Ecuador. Glad I stayed home. I never did like the crowds in San Clemente on festival weekends, San Jacinto is much more tranquil. The weather was perfect, it has been many years with rain, but this year, sunshine and blue skies all weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ijdPAisHoyQ/YC0iBWfw_NI/AAAAAAAAJNM/VBpvT-E4NNA_N5q8DiKJWJR3nhMjtTMMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613569306770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ijdPAisHoyQ/YC0iBWfw_NI/AAAAAAAAJNM/VBpvT-E4NNA_N5q8DiKJWJR3nhMjtTMMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1613569306770.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="720" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a picture of Carnival 7 or 8 years ago. I love that the "tourists" come and enjoy our beaches, but this year I fear for all of the tienda workers and residents who may have been infected, simply by making a living. I for one will stay near the house for awhile, and let some of the germs dissipate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Usually people stay thru the next weekend and have a nice long vacation, but I hope they all go home. So as always, stay home, stay safe and, stay tuned...the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3P9jSW_S2BM/YC0iDGrWMyI/AAAAAAAAJNU/-PPMFfU6k0E2GCxdbKPGiF7RmaYJ0tMjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612974008510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3P9jSW_S2BM/YC0iDGrWMyI/AAAAAAAAJNU/-PPMFfU6k0E2GCxdbKPGiF7RmaYJ0tMjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612974008510.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1200" width="320" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-20685561583452296632021-02-09T10:13:00.001-05:002021-02-09T10:13:56.522-05:00May need an ArkSeems to me I have said this phrase more than once, lol. When the season starts...it really starts, we had at least 5 nights of heavy rain! There was no way I was getting my trike out of the yard. My house is on a hill, so the dirt road in front is dry...but none of the intersections are. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bx26lOIXiwM/YCKmlSkeTRI/AAAAAAAAJLU/JZ6lUeADXOAIEnsz1dfZmnb3ijvEcramACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612535508718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bx26lOIXiwM/YCKmlSkeTRI/AAAAAAAAJLU/JZ6lUeADXOAIEnsz1dfZmnb3ijvEcramACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612535508718.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="718" data-original-height="960" width="239" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rkjbNUTrMs8/YCKml6QDYsI/AAAAAAAAJLc/rgum6MGu_40gZ8HtElSOuUx19LVm3CWXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612535496447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rkjbNUTrMs8/YCKml6QDYsI/AAAAAAAAJLc/rgum6MGu_40gZ8HtElSOuUx19LVm3CWXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612535496447.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1086" data-original-height="444" width="320" height="130"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Perry and I walked to town the other morning for breakfast with friends, and I neglected to get the boots out. Ended up walking most of the way barefoot and then washing my muddy feet in this "lake" near my old beach house. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0VSw0FdU0ZY/YCKmmT5NcJI/AAAAAAAAJLk/icCk9lqMhT8rkP9XAECz6bOyiRIqy3ivgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058359680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0VSw0FdU0ZY/YCKmmT5NcJI/AAAAAAAAJLk/icCk9lqMhT8rkP9XAECz6bOyiRIqy3ivgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058359680.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="155"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gTp19ttaKug/YCKmmz-VcPI/AAAAAAAAJLs/0bKi76YQ-44SJ8PskxPgOPi36CffhoN3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058365127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gTp19ttaKug/YCKmmz-VcPI/AAAAAAAAJLs/0bKi76YQ-44SJ8PskxPgOPi36CffhoN3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058365127.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="155"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not ideal...and Perry had perfect "mud boots" on all fours. The mosquito population is massive, and the weeds are out of control. Having someone come fumigate today, as yesterday when he was scheduled it had started raining in the afternoon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XDCP-9XIWzE/YCKmnjNMztI/AAAAAAAAJL0/AYVaznzXJ_kZgQju-pQM-Cbb2btZxbJeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058383221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XDCP-9XIWzE/YCKmnjNMztI/AAAAAAAAJL0/AYVaznzXJ_kZgQju-pQM-Cbb2btZxbJeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612058383221.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="622" data-original-height="1280" width="155" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the other hand, I took the houseplants outside, and everything is loving the magic of the rain water. So, as always...stay dry, stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tv1nu_IB_E0/YCKmsxwJ45I/AAAAAAAAJL8/qhnLsvwlOEk4z9tokqZ-L0J3InGx0NkUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210209_101252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tv1nu_IB_E0/YCKmsxwJ45I/AAAAAAAAJL8/qhnLsvwlOEk4z9tokqZ-L0J3InGx0NkUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210209_101252.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-82740052278551263562021-02-02T16:11:00.001-05:002021-02-02T16:11:56.473-05:00Not in Kansas anymoreLast week Facebook was flooded with pictures of a very nice looking ecuadorean man who had been killed. As the day wore on, and more info came to light I got most of the story.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtyabYSbKnOOnsTmoT53kIarSPKEHEhTGV2owGZXqELi_1XyMbXh8xh5SJrik_4tSZaf8ngmR8LclVLUJi13glgtaOwsStVWe9H5Tnfr1IVdSxD-PsIqwa8fCkuZsjgy6noqn30BW_in-/s1600/FB_IMG_1612299488881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtyabYSbKnOOnsTmoT53kIarSPKEHEhTGV2owGZXqELi_1XyMbXh8xh5SJrik_4tSZaf8ngmR8LclVLUJi13glgtaOwsStVWe9H5Tnfr1IVdSxD-PsIqwa8fCkuZsjgy6noqn30BW_in-/s1600/FB_IMG_1612299488881.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1152" width="300" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Efrain Ruales was a 36 year old reporter and tv personality living and working in Guayaquil. He had been gunned down while starting his personal vehicle after his early morning gym session. It is said he was scheduled to testify the next day about a story he had reported on some months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apparently people in high places did not want him to testify about the corruption he had investigated and reported on. It hit home that this latin country is very different than what I was raised in...that being said, upon more reflection I came to believe that things such as this DO happen in "first world" countries, but they are covered up much better and quicker. Spin doctors have full time jobs, and here...well they just dont really care to try and spin stories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which brings me to politics, ugly business, no matter where in the world one lives. We are gearing up for presidential elections. And for us expats the biggest worry is there will be no liquor sales from Friday noon to Monday noon. (Elections take place on Sunday, and is mandatory for citizens 18-65) More to come on that topic after elections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, as always...stay safe and stay tuned the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEYcV3Pb3OY/YBnAGh7aGJI/AAAAAAAAJKU/UzwcZ3YCQFEjMA8D8rjgCNK93OJW5cRrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612275670140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEYcV3Pb3OY/YBnAGh7aGJI/AAAAAAAAJKU/UzwcZ3YCQFEjMA8D8rjgCNK93OJW5cRrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1612275670140.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" width="240" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last nights sunset from Manta</div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-36620650630880669082021-01-27T09:12:00.001-05:002021-01-27T09:12:10.930-05:00Step childrenOne election is over, and another begins. We are now in the beginning phase of campaigning, and I for one, am not falling for the promises again. My beach communities of San Jacinto, San Alejo and San Clemente are part of the canton Sucre, which is "based" out of Bahia de Caraquez and we have been forgotten time and time again. Hence the step children title, the issues arise and they make promises to get votes and year after year nothing happens.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZIS2P41by8/YBF0taXmskI/AAAAAAAAJJY/ck8_nvKHT7kMI9Gac3u-a8iSBgIphMSnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1611451646946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZIS2P41by8/YBF0taXmskI/AAAAAAAAJJY/ck8_nvKHT7kMI9Gac3u-a8iSBgIphMSnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1611451646946.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="1280" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>This is just one of the worst corners, and interestingly is right down the street from the Co op bank...yet, even when the bank does "improvements" it is to install bus benches...really?! Is it because a bus bench can be seen? And fixed drainage is invisible?</div><div><br></div><div>I became "friends" on Facebook with the mayor recently to voice my displeasure on her taking away our fleet of mototaxis and...was Blocked! I can no longer comment on her posts, nor can I even like a comment of someone elses! Wow, guess she really cares what this "gringa" has to say...</div><div><br></div><div>She (the mayor) posted the other day the new plans for a skating rink to open in Bahia. WHAT?! Our streets are filled with rain and ocean water, our side streets impassable because of sticky deep mud and Bahia is getting a Skating Rink?! So sad, the "little guys" are Out of sight, out of mind. Grrr</div><div><br></div><div>Ok, rant over. So...stay safe, stay dry (if here in Ec) and stay tuned, the adventure continues, even if a little muddy and wet. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsZVWXvzPW8/YBF0uTf71MI/AAAAAAAAJJg/CJkya2BVddIdQnaXhMwWdEeNktol_2fzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1611238878933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsZVWXvzPW8/YBF0uTf71MI/AAAAAAAAJJg/CJkya2BVddIdQnaXhMwWdEeNktol_2fzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1611238878933.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="964" data-original-height="726" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-67746399351394037702021-01-14T11:32:00.001-05:002021-01-14T11:32:49.050-05:00Rainy seasonWe are very lucky here in Manabi that the rainy season is short, and it mostly rains at night, that being said...there are things one needs to be ready for. I always seem to want to make new cushion covers right before rainy season, and with many dogs, and muddy footprints, not a good idea. I also dont want to have to cover my outdoor furniture and bring in cushions every night...so finally<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Frh8qdKnapU/YABx-aVUXOI/AAAAAAAAJHs/77PY1xkIan8GBjiSUmGMpzg-wSXbNNpPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210113_173126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Frh8qdKnapU/YABx-aVUXOI/AAAAAAAAJHs/77PY1xkIan8GBjiSUmGMpzg-wSXbNNpPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210113_173126.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j3ePRCEGPSo/YAByCA7afqI/AAAAAAAAJH0/lQ3Yy8owEYQLkab-rLR9MsTZ1TlXMtKUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210113_173113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j3ePRCEGPSo/YAByCA7afqI/AAAAAAAAJH0/lQ3Yy8owEYQLkab-rLR9MsTZ1TlXMtKUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210113_173113.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had my shade structure moved from the old house...only took 5 months, but hey. It is up now, and Im ready for the rain. A little moving of things around, and clean up, I now have a nice covered part of the patio. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kEp1FOlQ6tM/YAByIMPgbUI/AAAAAAAAJH8/DJOO_PbSgQwFlvC8hS1b8AzRtSZTklLcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210114_092055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kEp1FOlQ6tM/YAByIMPgbUI/AAAAAAAAJH8/DJOO_PbSgQwFlvC8hS1b8AzRtSZTklLcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210114_092055.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yDl3Q2tt-XU/YAByL77e-VI/AAAAAAAAJIE/hcKqnhsAoFInImfraK4Lb-Dup0qn1aifQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210114_092341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yDl3Q2tt-XU/YAByL77e-VI/AAAAAAAAJIE/hcKqnhsAoFInImfraK4Lb-Dup0qn1aifQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210114_092341.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now if I could only get the dogs (and cats) to wipe their feet...we'll be all set. So, stay tuned, rainy season is around the corner, and the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-79828308640355234322021-01-11T08:17:00.001-05:002021-01-11T08:17:16.487-05:00Puppies go HomeOh what bitter sweetness....the boy pup went to be with his forever family last week, and Saturday the girls left.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okN4jTE0KTo/X_xPkt7Gt2I/AAAAAAAAJFk/ak4KrRlyN4E0SZeQmafh00vopyOVKCWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/received_1027750884398999.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okN4jTE0KTo/X_xPkt7Gt2I/AAAAAAAAJFk/ak4KrRlyN4E0SZeQmafh00vopyOVKCWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/received_1027750884398999.jpeg" border="0" data-original-width="606" data-original-height="800" width="242" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mama dog had escaped, and was not here when he got picked up, and when she came back, Im not sure she even noticed. Over the next few days I recieved video and photos of him in his new home. They show him playing with his young master, and they bought him a tiny harness. My heart is full.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AFOzVRioluQ/X_xPlL2wl4I/AAAAAAAAJFs/uee2EfEuaasr9LYNIObQEOFfQl2vCzkaACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/received_397043404701469.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AFOzVRioluQ/X_xPlL2wl4I/AAAAAAAAJFs/uee2EfEuaasr9LYNIObQEOFfQl2vCzkaACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/received_397043404701469.jpeg" border="0" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="960" width="166" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday I got a ride to the next village and delivered the Girls to their new home. They are friends of mine, and so I will get see them often, and watch them grow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CcAp9U-UKwY/X_xPpNJBafI/AAAAAAAAJF0/zg4LoWIgb2AW_NsCCqmgPeRCTI9xA2sogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201230_121456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CcAp9U-UKwY/X_xPpNJBafI/AAAAAAAAJF0/zg4LoWIgb2AW_NsCCqmgPeRCTI9xA2sogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201230_121456.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1616" data-original-height="1212" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRlvkyeaxABrFC3qeJTiDhlJ68jyHQpbtWRWlchc5GWK71q-cjmYFcjtKJ4XjeBU8J_x0B-KrJ4MDJxpHwqM7UnGldmx3DfisnN9UiCfE2TwXuyKET0Xts9gaH3mffdZh34Td1tQ0z0Kq/s1600/20210108_165850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRlvkyeaxABrFC3qeJTiDhlJ68jyHQpbtWRWlchc5GWK71q-cjmYFcjtKJ4XjeBU8J_x0B-KrJ4MDJxpHwqM7UnGldmx3DfisnN9UiCfE2TwXuyKET0Xts9gaH3mffdZh34Td1tQ0z0Kq/s1600/20210108_165850.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mama was visibly sad that first night without any babies. She cried and I let her sleep in the house. Yesterday I watched a video posted and she heard her babies crying and went looking all thru the house. Awwwww.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8rgilYnDqw/X_xPt8eYF6I/AAAAAAAAJGE/wCqXEVLjZXI4A7sgGhMCt1Eru1w8h338ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1610369910861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8rgilYnDqw/X_xPt8eYF6I/AAAAAAAAJGE/wCqXEVLjZXI4A7sgGhMCt1Eru1w8h338ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1610369910861.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" width="240" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9L4yZQbmUUo/X_xPuQ_OavI/AAAAAAAAJGM/BffFYnkwQ3sxrdKKEeJ5Jcqk1ffHtRNIACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1610369928613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9L4yZQbmUUo/X_xPuQ_OavI/AAAAAAAAJGM/BffFYnkwQ3sxrdKKEeJ5Jcqk1ffHtRNIACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1610369928613.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="720" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But, I am happy to say everyone is doing fantastic in their new home. Happy, healthy and having their best life. On the horizon may be more foster pups. A mama and her 11 pups got dumped at another friends farm. I introduced them to the group I'm working with, and they arrived to help with food for mom and vaccines when the time comes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ctNh-ltEl4/X_xP0jVlrNI/AAAAAAAAJGY/QVuKEh-M5wg8mFUhXykAjtkA8SFS7eRAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210106_151759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ctNh-ltEl4/X_xP0jVlrNI/AAAAAAAAJGY/QVuKEh-M5wg8mFUhXykAjtkA8SFS7eRAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210106_151759.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perry was such a good babysitter, and at the end, he and the new cat, Mona really did enjoy playing with the pups. On to the next...getting Salchi adopted. She can no longer escape my fence, as she started bringing home the neighbors chickens. Oops..not good. She got 3 in one day, and I had to say ENOUGH.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another closed chapter. Stay safe, and stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HohDUp50DbI/X_xP200MlKI/AAAAAAAAJGg/yTRSw_vE5I4MMUtUtXke01GB3JpuMUBhACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210108_151447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HohDUp50DbI/X_xP200MlKI/AAAAAAAAJGg/yTRSw_vE5I4MMUtUtXke01GB3JpuMUBhACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20210108_151447.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-89214882321280574472020-12-23T07:55:00.001-05:002020-12-23T07:55:18.595-05:00Puppies, Week 6Wow! From furry lazy jelly beans not doing much of anything to...crazy into Everything in a couple short weeks. Vet is coming to vaccinate them tomorrow and after the 1st of the year, they can go to their forever homes. I will be glad to see them go, hahaa<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtFUVNPv_gY/X-M9hQ2Jh0I/AAAAAAAAJDQ/dRCZKDHmYvsZvC1cGUey59OJ83GbQHaqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201220_080017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtFUVNPv_gY/X-M9hQ2Jh0I/AAAAAAAAJDQ/dRCZKDHmYvsZvC1cGUey59OJ83GbQHaqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201220_080017.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Perry will be glad to have his house back as well. Mama I guess will be with me until she is adopted, her spay date is later in January. The group will fix all the females when it is time. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UvwdDWzMecCCaArlOPv3AiiWulA0BGF-MkGxyh2iwVZgpKKHNDKd4L44yzrDYorUSkdXB-PWf6h_sIcDyRfIHhxkCDQ-6OihFULBFKxLcQIy6UsZemMWvt3JWvCUi9Dq4SP5E0GKoJr6/s1600/20201220_094016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UvwdDWzMecCCaArlOPv3AiiWulA0BGF-MkGxyh2iwVZgpKKHNDKd4L44yzrDYorUSkdXB-PWf6h_sIcDyRfIHhxkCDQ-6OihFULBFKxLcQIy6UsZemMWvt3JWvCUi9Dq4SP5E0GKoJr6/s1600/20201220_094016.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ubPtTxm8tys/X-M9xcpOsyI/AAAAAAAAJDk/cKcTEdq4zc8Y-aFApRdb5l57r4bKra-eACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201219_113452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ubPtTxm8tys/X-M9xcpOsyI/AAAAAAAAJDk/cKcTEdq4zc8Y-aFApRdb5l57r4bKra-eACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201219_113452.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IUNHHMHbIoo/X-M95V6JgUI/AAAAAAAAJDs/aBHnoyLqUSAqr8eN_zJuCgXAbE1hDVagACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_161307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IUNHHMHbIoo/X-M95V6JgUI/AAAAAAAAJDs/aBHnoyLqUSAqr8eN_zJuCgXAbE1hDVagACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_161307.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been afraid they will wander off in the night, like the #notmykittens did, and since they all have homes anxiously waiting for them, that would be terrible...so they have been sleeping in the house at night. Sure dont like waking to potty everywhere, and my mornings are mopping as I wait for the coffee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CGDcwL3-fbI/X-M99z9YShI/AAAAAAAAJD0/5EVhwQgEc7k62lAUCFJLwM9Ntl7SWdLVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_134355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CGDcwL3-fbI/X-M99z9YShI/AAAAAAAAJD0/5EVhwQgEc7k62lAUCFJLwM9Ntl7SWdLVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_134355.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then there is the mischief! Poor Mona cat is just the right size for jumping on and tumbling with, but she has been a good sport and hasn't left any scratch marks. Perry too, knows they are babies and is very tolerant and gentle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lPj6zJ6VMEQ/X-M-CYH20YI/AAAAAAAAJD8/5y6uOLxbvEYVuFcJH97QHOO_kb8G0OXswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201220_093915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lPj6zJ6VMEQ/X-M-CYH20YI/AAAAAAAAJD8/5y6uOLxbvEYVuFcJH97QHOO_kb8G0OXswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201220_093915.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday I sewed dog toys and made peanut butter banana dog treats to give as gifts for my furry friends. Because even tho it is 80 something degrees, Christmas is right around the corner! Covid and the "new" strain, has put Ecuador back on lock down, 10 people max at gatherings, and driving restrictions as well as curfew 10pm-4am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ayhqb0BIhFg/X-M-Ft2HeyI/AAAAAAAAJEE/oMTEMFtI83AHJPmSTLdpAGp9hrH6PkCLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_161350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ayhqb0BIhFg/X-M-Ft2HeyI/AAAAAAAAJEE/oMTEMFtI83AHJPmSTLdpAGp9hrH6PkCLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201222_161350.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas from Ecuador and all my furry family, and stay tuned...the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x-NaKEV26vI/X-M-L8lghKI/AAAAAAAAJEM/XYUUcQ4xxAUG6pVAV_utXrPvVMOcMzRnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201217_162611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x-NaKEV26vI/X-M-L8lghKI/AAAAAAAAJEM/XYUUcQ4xxAUG6pVAV_utXrPvVMOcMzRnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201217_162611.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><a name='more'></a><br><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-71457921962304532272020-12-19T10:51:00.001-05:002020-12-19T10:51:50.588-05:00A, B, C'sThis post is a mix of some things gathered off Facebook in the past months...<div><br></div><div>A is for Air Force. They recently had a blessing ceremony and took all the procautions.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xc61UzSp1p8/X94heEGk-yI/AAAAAAAAJAM/jdRqKzBb23gr2Ss7BnxaVj_XtPHwL40vACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225316511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xc61UzSp1p8/X94heEGk-yI/AAAAAAAAJAM/jdRqKzBb23gr2Ss7BnxaVj_XtPHwL40vACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225316511.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="853" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rokqnoRbb-Y/X94he_o5jnI/AAAAAAAAJAU/PPGWWY--qTQ2G8s6fCYiKyp3Zm8lnWthACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225319941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rokqnoRbb-Y/X94he_o5jnI/AAAAAAAAJAU/PPGWWY--qTQ2G8s6fCYiKyp3Zm8lnWthACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225319941.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="853" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wJncyjyiQXM/X94hgYbWmTI/AAAAAAAAJAc/M9EPu5naPVotViHatZfR9-kjvup7USRoACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225298599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wJncyjyiQXM/X94hgYbWmTI/AAAAAAAAJAc/M9EPu5naPVotViHatZfR9-kjvup7USRoACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603225298599.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="853" width="320" height="213"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">B is for Ballena...our monument in San Jacinto recently was repaired. The whale tail as we Expats call it, needed work done and new paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZYXCeOpLp3U/X94hhGMfBWI/AAAAAAAAJAk/cuwsygn1XrUuPnuUyJi1Q6noafu2kkP_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616353376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZYXCeOpLp3U/X94hhGMfBWI/AAAAAAAAJAk/cuwsygn1XrUuPnuUyJi1Q6noafu2kkP_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616353376.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="640" data-original-height="1280" width="160" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vju82Cq8nmE/X94hiJe2LXI/AAAAAAAAJAw/gTPOuSNXAa0bjPRmBi1wu8-5u7J00hUTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616336795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vju82Cq8nmE/X94hiJe2LXI/AAAAAAAAJAw/gTPOuSNXAa0bjPRmBi1wu8-5u7J00hUTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616336795.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="640" data-original-height="1280" width="160" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Khkkxdh97g/X94hi-2GIvI/AAAAAAAAJA8/3AB5JzBhNW8BEWfJiUF5X3tA3DEO60XDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616346676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Khkkxdh97g/X94hi-2GIvI/AAAAAAAAJA8/3AB5JzBhNW8BEWfJiUF5X3tA3DEO60XDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1607616346676.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="640" data-original-height="1280" width="160" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And C is for cables. The cities of Manta and Portoviejo are taking down their excess cables. Most of these are old tv cables, or telephone lines. Wish I could remember how many meters they removed. It will look so much better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UqAjxt9Tc3A/X94hjxUliuI/AAAAAAAAJBE/Mh-rqgYgdPIpcq5AC065kA0iXsciUClXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1606745768877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UqAjxt9Tc3A/X94hjxUliuI/AAAAAAAAJBE/Mh-rqgYgdPIpcq5AC065kA0iXsciUClXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1606745768877.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jnQAfaWspzA/X94hk8b_1TI/AAAAAAAAJBQ/PPYoYTrIIQAyuKNBLx79kS1r7dx6zH2cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605792592401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jnQAfaWspzA/X94hk8b_1TI/AAAAAAAAJBQ/PPYoYTrIIQAyuKNBLx79kS1r7dx6zH2cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605792592401.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="864" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Christmas is upon us, then New year around the corner. Let's all hope the coming year has more to offer! Stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKWkS3j3g8I/X94hle-A2SI/AAAAAAAAJBY/9DGZT6QDgdInJ0Rtbt1wVzgCSKT3K4dlACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1608334430976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKWkS3j3g8I/X94hle-A2SI/AAAAAAAAJBY/9DGZT6QDgdInJ0Rtbt1wVzgCSKT3K4dlACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1608334430976.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="720" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a friends view from their hilltop property above san Clemente </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-75514719810562636882020-11-27T15:30:00.001-05:002020-11-27T15:30:26.665-05:00Recycling in EcuadorLast year when some friends took down their Christmas tree, she said she would be getting a new one this year, so I said I would take her old one. She boxed it up, and I brought it home and stored it. I knew it was a prelit white tree, that over the years had turned brownish, my plan was to spray paint it and give it new life.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FvnJHom9rD0/X8Fhl5s5dLI/AAAAAAAAI8U/bo5yjo5kLV0DEg7Nk0kVZEVqvQWPoGn5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FvnJHom9rD0/X8Fhl5s5dLI/AAAAAAAAI8U/bo5yjo5kLV0DEg7Nk0kVZEVqvQWPoGn5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103217.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Upon opening the box. I saw it had colored lights, not the white I had assumed it had, but I had already bought the spray paint, so I was going to go with it. I plugged it in, saw it all worked, then took it outside to fluff and paint. I thought of covering all the bulbs with tape or paper, but that turned out to be waaay too daunting a task. Deep breath, fingers crossed...here we go!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33zS12oiFnY/X8FhooSg6HI/AAAAAAAAI8c/j5AfC6H_3LwFRn2rarcWxBgXVPN7AccJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33zS12oiFnY/X8FhooSg6HI/AAAAAAAAI8c/j5AfC6H_3LwFRn2rarcWxBgXVPN7AccJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103223.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Not too bad, and two cans of hot pink spray paint later...Voila</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WMHdu0T9h3U/X8FhretwuvI/AAAAAAAAI8k/yWtSB2CxyLg3ukUecVFDz7VLPVkVfFMgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WMHdu0T9h3U/X8FhretwuvI/AAAAAAAAI8k/yWtSB2CxyLg3ukUecVFDz7VLPVkVfFMgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_103839.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Upon plugging it in, before decorating I saw that not all the lights were indeed working, but I had come too far to stop. <br></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W-UKNf97lW8/X8FhtpVO6zI/AAAAAAAAI8s/RaNV9kS6k-YFWmCNRFfADPBhgHACIFOWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_110210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W-UKNf97lW8/X8FhtpVO6zI/AAAAAAAAI8s/RaNV9kS6k-YFWmCNRFfADPBhgHACIFOWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_110210.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPbrWFN9144/X8FhwLo5iOI/AAAAAAAAI80/d7z6eBsPiYEsPS0K5TqfozkIPSzD_icWACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_110430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPbrWFN9144/X8FhwLo5iOI/AAAAAAAAI80/d7z6eBsPiYEsPS0K5TqfozkIPSzD_icWACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_110430.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friend had also given me turquoise and silver ornaments, and I had some shells I had painted many years ago I chose to use. Strategically turning the tree, and fluffing branches, and you cant even tell some of the lights dont work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7NSj2abVOQ/X8FhyZZAO0I/AAAAAAAAI88/8E-t5dz7zRYBOMsddm0BASeCc-kjRBm-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7NSj2abVOQ/X8FhyZZAO0I/AAAAAAAAI88/8E-t5dz7zRYBOMsddm0BASeCc-kjRBm-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152322.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OYjVjIIWZwA/X8Fh0OhuIbI/AAAAAAAAI9E/yrdxfD8Wn_okcgrFGZaqrIjOBP7TZz0VACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OYjVjIIWZwA/X8Fh0OhuIbI/AAAAAAAAI9E/yrdxfD8Wn_okcgrFGZaqrIjOBP7TZz0VACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152336.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJih87P-Gn4MAg3tuL7aMQw47JDWrRbEz6ZSXy7s_gU46CkKnaeaEAQ_V3jv6X2-PB0BOHjXKPMUz7LXY1XHBlU4GkeBb722k63uin2RUYJL06gRFI27fif0cfUMRUTeu3LBNKi1iSHXCH/s1600/20201127_152359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJih87P-Gn4MAg3tuL7aMQw47JDWrRbEz6ZSXy7s_gU46CkKnaeaEAQ_V3jv6X2-PB0BOHjXKPMUz7LXY1XHBlU4GkeBb722k63uin2RUYJL06gRFI27fif0cfUMRUTeu3LBNKi1iSHXCH/s1600/20201127_152359.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, if I can just keep Mia and Mona from climbing it...all will be well. So, stay tuned...the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GNcwmReHVW0/X8Fh4ZcMNbI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/Q87d3MKU2M8TSTdO6I4OtnjHD3sWx8ONgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GNcwmReHVW0/X8Fh4ZcMNbI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/Q87d3MKU2M8TSTdO6I4OtnjHD3sWx8ONgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201127_152419.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-60625346387893492452020-11-19T15:05:00.001-05:002020-11-19T15:05:30.491-05:00Week OneDid I mention these pups are huge? I measured the other day and they are 10" long, and rolly polly! But all they do is eat and sleep...so photos have been, well, the same ol' same ol'. Soon they will open their eyes, but wont be able to see for another week or so. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zjn88No3c00/X7bPfQAJZuI/AAAAAAAAI6g/RF6D8zKgveMlAOuYWJbN8-oRo_G8y5p9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201112_183131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zjn88No3c00/X7bPfQAJZuI/AAAAAAAAI6g/RF6D8zKgveMlAOuYWJbN8-oRo_G8y5p9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201112_183131.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FRSCiWCiP7c/X7bPnJrvScI/AAAAAAAAI6o/rQN6IE4NGHAehdYH4EJfSlMC3SEm-YU7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201113_083348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FRSCiWCiP7c/X7bPnJrvScI/AAAAAAAAI6o/rQN6IE4NGHAehdYH4EJfSlMC3SEm-YU7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201113_083348.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The black one is a boy, and the other two are females. I have also heard that they may all, including Salchi mama be adopted here in San Jacinto. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3d6aHlqrbgc/X7bPxR0gAdI/AAAAAAAAI60/3mS3QJwDbmgHNtcZni0MAJjclfojd1lXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201117_095614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3d6aHlqrbgc/X7bPxR0gAdI/AAAAAAAAI60/3mS3QJwDbmgHNtcZni0MAJjclfojd1lXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201117_095614.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfBNMPyEVamdOhP5YWrfcEHLRqN2LwTg8L9EK8s8srhAgLcjmt-getqQox5D_g9V4A0p-WXzQsGaHH1UAsNmGKzA01n6KHhARru76CvALosXTqUR3MpMY8RwyMfOjpBCLGVDUl5BawdN9/s1600/20201118_131948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfBNMPyEVamdOhP5YWrfcEHLRqN2LwTg8L9EK8s8srhAgLcjmt-getqQox5D_g9V4A0p-WXzQsGaHH1UAsNmGKzA01n6KHhARru76CvALosXTqUR3MpMY8RwyMfOjpBCLGVDUl5BawdN9/s1600/20201118_131948.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I moved them to the other bathroom, more room and not so close to my bed. And they all stay outside in the other area when I need to leave for any amount of time. Salchi is house broken, now that she doesnt have 4 huge pups on her bladder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-98FXDyYcalM/X7bQCMEUlWI/AAAAAAAAI7M/s4iDM9Lghg04-4Wcxdpee2ZYnjFyNrmLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201118_113736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-98FXDyYcalM/X7bQCMEUlWI/AAAAAAAAI7M/s4iDM9Lghg04-4Wcxdpee2ZYnjFyNrmLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201118_113736.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vet will be back in two weeks to check on everyone. Oh yeah, the house call for the vet...$10. Gotta love my small town! Not much else on the puppy front...so Stay well, and stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-47121165482264404462020-11-12T11:05:00.001-05:002020-11-12T11:05:36.906-05:00Puppies puppies puppies I awoke to crying puppy yesterday bright and early at 7:30. Salchi, being in the house at night, decided the closet was where she was going to have them. I had cleaned out an area for her, and she was receptive, but alas...<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DHRCRkBHK2k/X61dB6w66RI/AAAAAAAAI4k/AN7vJnQnaJ8edYjjxlTY4C3v1-lvjCOPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196210773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DHRCRkBHK2k/X61dB6w66RI/AAAAAAAAI4k/AN7vJnQnaJ8edYjjxlTY4C3v1-lvjCOPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196210773.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iI-EXM4cOwJNDa4g1G3ZHSa5l9xcrDYnIEmCA35EI1RQAK7YvRFW-gLuraV4V4M55j1MRCCEDgwuJb6yoHnCrBYW6jkzc3Dkl9z8rclGNZ_tTIJ_I8JtIJNcESKnF4HNcOgwgQYxQgjV/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196218119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iI-EXM4cOwJNDa4g1G3ZHSa5l9xcrDYnIEmCA35EI1RQAK7YvRFW-gLuraV4V4M55j1MRCCEDgwuJb6yoHnCrBYW6jkzc3Dkl9z8rclGNZ_tTIJ_I8JtIJNcESKnF4HNcOgwgQYxQgjV/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196218119.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="528" data-original-height="960" width="176" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>We waited, and waited...read and re read Google...I could tell she wasnt in pain, but definitely uncomfortable. Finally after 6 hours, I decided I needed help, and got in touch with a local vet. He said she had one stuck in the birth canal, great! Poor kid. He removed it, with much difficulty and it was no longer alive. She then proceeded to have 2 more.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D3T9G0DyGfo/X61dDtwm3-I/AAAAAAAAI40/Ku4bujbkd4Mko3Ix_GpnZKj2adSS01e8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196241194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D3T9G0DyGfo/X61dDtwm3-I/AAAAAAAAI40/Ku4bujbkd4Mko3Ix_GpnZKj2adSS01e8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196241194.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="528" data-original-height="960" width="176" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCGEKJbHPxU/X61dEVmMP-I/AAAAAAAAI48/Xb7aUnUcthowFI5kC2QEifOixyeR9u_CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196260926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCGEKJbHPxU/X61dEVmMP-I/AAAAAAAAI48/Xb7aUnUcthowFI5kC2QEifOixyeR9u_CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196260926.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="540" data-original-height="960" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>After she had them all cleaned, I got her fed, (she was starved) and cleaned up. Freshened the whelping box, and made sure everyone was doing well. Geez! I need a stiff drink!</div><div><br></div><div>Vet came back this am with an injection, and said she was doing just what she should be. These pups are huge! So much for the thought she was impregnated by a corgi...ouch!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AueM0MIhDhk/X61dFEsyEtI/AAAAAAAAI5E/bMCIwz0vcjg1sj5bLSEujNZOya1MkB6vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196224865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AueM0MIhDhk/X61dFEsyEtI/AAAAAAAAI5E/bMCIwz0vcjg1sj5bLSEujNZOya1MkB6vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196224865.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWlHMEOH8W6xU7UqLkByKiuEtvfXrcDYSR4vaHLIF8M27Gp8CbEObjMRNnr2qi1uGkiaOjh6VO6czzkSJ-ylRoiU7q3bc7raan8JWZHgAs8CPL1e0HGtjQmyOnd29-drnjh5pm2X5-JiF/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196248071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWlHMEOH8W6xU7UqLkByKiuEtvfXrcDYSR4vaHLIF8M27Gp8CbEObjMRNnr2qi1uGkiaOjh6VO6czzkSJ-ylRoiU7q3bc7raan8JWZHgAs8CPL1e0HGtjQmyOnd29-drnjh5pm2X5-JiF/s1600/FB_IMG_1605196248071.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="528" data-original-height="960" width="176" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Haven't checked the sexes yet, Google said not to handle them too much the first couple days, and so far all they do is suckle and sleep, so stay tuned...the adventure continues!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qB4xan002jY/X61dSupgbOI/AAAAAAAAI5Y/26sFWnM5XRMcZUY2RByxCNfx6qb2qabfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201112_095935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qB4xan002jY/X61dSupgbOI/AAAAAAAAI5Y/26sFWnM5XRMcZUY2RByxCNfx6qb2qabfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201112_095935.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-9793590934278378532020-11-10T09:14:00.001-05:002020-11-10T09:14:34.945-05:00Mama has a name I have been casually asking friends to help name this mama dog I'm fostering, well we have a winner. Her name is Salchi. Here we call sausage or hotdog Salchi, and a popular dish is french fries with hotdog, which we call salchipapa. So I have been calling her SalchiMama. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1D-w3tr1VZw/X6qfNXQXkqI/AAAAAAAAI3g/pXaS-vMUASM42U4xAkjxY-FjcY62SehOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201103_161946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1D-w3tr1VZw/X6qfNXQXkqI/AAAAAAAAI3g/pXaS-vMUASM42U4xAkjxY-FjcY62SehOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201103_161946.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>She is getting better with the cats, and adores Perry and I. Unfortunately I have to clean up mess every morning, as she cant hold her bladder all night, but I also feel bad making her sleep outside. She jumps up and cuddles every morning, and will make a very sweet companion for someone. (She probably would not potty during the night, if not for the babies on her bladder)</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7_17NNOtBc/X6qfdvjY8nI/AAAAAAAAI3s/VSWI4WSrSfwGmL9Pjd6dVwOaPh8sHXiJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201107_083151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7_17NNOtBc/X6qfdvjY8nI/AAAAAAAAI3s/VSWI4WSrSfwGmL9Pjd6dVwOaPh8sHXiJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201107_083151.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1616" data-original-height="1212" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>Yesterday I cleaned out an area next to the house, and will try to make her whelping box there, but who knows where she will decide to have her pups, and when??</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Do_v8hMXyg/X6qf6qKQ90I/AAAAAAAAI34/zSJkJSy1Nvk_eyuqtG-xtorrAD8_Mj8mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201109_110604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Do_v8hMXyg/X6qf6qKQ90I/AAAAAAAAI34/zSJkJSy1Nvk_eyuqtG-xtorrAD8_Mj8mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201109_110604.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If nothing else, I now have uncovered a bbq, so I see grilling in my future. Stay tuned...the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1Pey-PNbho/X6qgSNqid1I/AAAAAAAAI4E/DhbS6a85L0o772pikOxwGcyusPwYhGbogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201105_094832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1Pey-PNbho/X6qgSNqid1I/AAAAAAAAI4E/DhbS6a85L0o772pikOxwGcyusPwYhGbogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201105_094832.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-18659888986660655072020-11-02T08:55:00.001-05:002020-11-02T08:55:59.961-05:00Never a dull momentThere is a group of expats and ecuadorean people across the river in Crucita who are helping raise funds to spay and neuter the animals. They recently found a pregnant dog whose "owners" did not want to deal with puppies, and were going to dump her, so she was posted on Facebook. I reached out, and said I would foster her and pups until they could be adopted, she was being delivered Saturday. Well...Thursday night, as Im making dinner, I hear a kitten crying, she was up in one of my trees!<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VmO6IsWuGVk/X6APQ1cmV8I/AAAAAAAAI08/cIJkUQPbNVsAT7Fw3j1pWGqkkh8N_t8LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201029_210533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VmO6IsWuGVk/X6APQ1cmV8I/AAAAAAAAI08/cIJkUQPbNVsAT7Fw3j1pWGqkkh8N_t8LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201029_210533.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1212" data-original-height="1616" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>I got her down from the tree and brought her inside. Mia was less than pleased and slept outside. Kitten slept on my pillow. She stuck around all day, very closely and I named her Mona, feminine for monkey, well, she was in the tree. :)</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d9MZJtNucsI/X6APUYRwEQI/AAAAAAAAI1E/bgEIjQCM13o08xc6WFLIi4W16tSNXTb1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201030_093707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d9MZJtNucsI/X6APUYRwEQI/AAAAAAAAI1E/bgEIjQCM13o08xc6WFLIi4W16tSNXTb1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201030_093707.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pMTqhbcm0-A/X6APXBel9AI/AAAAAAAAI1M/QRt-A-wTKZkGHhvL7Jd0CuCKGCLe8cFfACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201030_152249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pMTqhbcm0-A/X6APXBel9AI/AAAAAAAAI1M/QRt-A-wTKZkGHhvL7Jd0CuCKGCLe8cFfACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201030_152249.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1616" data-original-height="1212" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Friday night there was fighting, and when I awoke, Mia was in bed with me, and Mona was not to be found. But wait! A little while later I get a message, that my neighbor Pam has here in her yard, so she was returned. Great...</div><div><br></div><div>She is a super sweet kid, not skittish of people, but if Mia isnt going to warm up, we may need to find her a home. Now on to the mama dog...</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bE3_qgz45Zo/X6APbNFijZI/AAAAAAAAI1U/3mRr2ymVaksl4gQxkI5a-cdb_DRe_4CwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_114025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bE3_qgz45Zo/X6APbNFijZI/AAAAAAAAI1U/3mRr2ymVaksl4gQxkI5a-cdb_DRe_4CwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_114025.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6CvdlA9EaE/X6APdn-_qlI/AAAAAAAAI1c/P9u4Hq_ploIGpQA05xcbznE8dy_ZcLOCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_113425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6CvdlA9EaE/X6APdn-_qlI/AAAAAAAAI1c/P9u4Hq_ploIGpQA05xcbznE8dy_ZcLOCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_113425.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>She is a year or so, infested with fleas and other creepy crawlers, and sweet as well. I'm playing with names, but so far she is just Mamacita...</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Dy1kP_5Jr4/X6APjRGs1pI/AAAAAAAAI1o/Ku_gwoyuzYAH7Dv3Khtetv5uJ4d-wBKvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201101_104632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Dy1kP_5Jr4/X6APjRGs1pI/AAAAAAAAI1o/Ku_gwoyuzYAH7Dv3Khtetv5uJ4d-wBKvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201101_104632.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>She let me pick some bugs off her, and I will bathe her today with dish soap, as I have to be careful of what to put on her because of the pregnancy. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-szsRdBV8RRg/X6APnB535OI/AAAAAAAAI10/lsycV3IL3jsQZAFn7jCsnaaXTXXElNqGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201101_163005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-szsRdBV8RRg/X6APnB535OI/AAAAAAAAI10/lsycV3IL3jsQZAFn7jCsnaaXTXXElNqGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201101_163005.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Even though she is pretty rolly polly, and short legged, she can still maneuver and jump on the furniture. Here, trying to get the catfood I had to put up on the table.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4voJFIRiun-APhIvXLGpur1wCom_egTh1ElwEwRC9HBi1SMfrdySUnLmTbFEtij6iM6xWikq-yMCcWGWgsobUBsx3Ek0HCOSJwO6ysUZV9sG52yn_71-zTYl1HfcO93O1Ch4FycHj0Rap/s1600/20201031_164932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4voJFIRiun-APhIvXLGpur1wCom_egTh1ElwEwRC9HBi1SMfrdySUnLmTbFEtij6iM6xWikq-yMCcWGWgsobUBsx3Ek0HCOSJwO6ysUZV9sG52yn_71-zTYl1HfcO93O1Ch4FycHj0Rap/s1600/20201031_164932.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>I have never had puppies, but after the #notmykittens last year, as long as Mama sticks around, we should be fine. Ive been reading up, and will start to gather supplies, could be anyday...</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLREjpGCl6YRugbl2S1aSTVg6h2m77YOf57z_mixibggiBviiI_ywElzQi7VswvMOXKuDJoFo3Hhqiao7gGlE206vom3iokGF4l7ekqzzu7WqWhDtBJc63KUMgL51GmZ7Qmu2F527eSW_P/s1600/20201031_133702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLREjpGCl6YRugbl2S1aSTVg6h2m77YOf57z_mixibggiBviiI_ywElzQi7VswvMOXKuDJoFo3Hhqiao7gGlE206vom3iokGF4l7ekqzzu7WqWhDtBJc63KUMgL51GmZ7Qmu2F527eSW_P/s1600/20201031_133702.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>So...stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N3jJx5nXTLU/X6AP7VsSHSI/AAAAAAAAI2Y/F7Io0DlmeJoknm_RPySuWzRN7mj_HTAKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_180235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N3jJx5nXTLU/X6AP7VsSHSI/AAAAAAAAI2Y/F7Io0DlmeJoknm_RPySuWzRN7mj_HTAKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201031_180235.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-36290433027104608022020-10-20T09:33:00.001-04:002020-10-20T09:33:16.904-04:00Ecuador wildlifeSometimes you find wildlife in the strangest places...just ask my friend Dustin who found two baby turtles in his swimming pool skimmer.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_6K96yjSOjc/X47m7r5_4NI/AAAAAAAAIzA/890STkZgfaExPK1JPDJl-S3bCvZ4MsTgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603139278900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_6K96yjSOjc/X47m7r5_4NI/AAAAAAAAIzA/890STkZgfaExPK1JPDJl-S3bCvZ4MsTgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1603139278900.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" width="240" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He said they were still alive, so he took them to the ocean, good luck little buddies. Swim!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another picture from Facebook a couple months ago, reminded us that no one told the whales we were locked down due to Covid. April and May came and so did they. Have been told they enjoyed having the ocean all to themselves, and did many happy dances when not so many were watching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tPxaJJvRBd4/X47m8Zt_X2I/AAAAAAAAIzI/J3POHssxS-AcbldtyMFf9LxLb2YjXO0gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1596290394611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tPxaJJvRBd4/X47m8Zt_X2I/AAAAAAAAIzI/J3POHssxS-AcbldtyMFf9LxLb2YjXO0gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1596290394611.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="712" width="320" height="210"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div>Don't know who these guys are, but they had one heck of a catch the other day out of Puerto Lopez. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X41AYUm1A1s/X47m9O5RwLI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/dQWDu1bqZnwvF0Xl7L3egIg4qAUJHaQZACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1602947257945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X41AYUm1A1s/X47m9O5RwLI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/dQWDu1bqZnwvF0Xl7L3egIg4qAUJHaQZACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1602947257945.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1080" width="320" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, closer to home, Mia is still killing wildlife around the house. At least 3 lizards the other day, and two giant grasshoppers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgprOannoUY/X47nA5BlbDI/AAAAAAAAIzY/UvZYIWubcXQXXLizuf3qDt0yA_b21r0BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201014_170813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgprOannoUY/X47nA5BlbDI/AAAAAAAAIzY/UvZYIWubcXQXXLizuf3qDt0yA_b21r0BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20201014_170813.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0HB83a-dHC5QOfNt4U5nKY6zTlfN7XZtnQs7_iTKdk7mUNLQLGCmIncpj7gcIwe0jxlYZte309tL2P85sJPzgiUalY1GeNKfqtFq4TtUP6iXaiOiJUjW1NyY49AxVL9LbDgLJepei3Ca/s1600/20201014_102837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0HB83a-dHC5QOfNt4U5nKY6zTlfN7XZtnQs7_iTKdk7mUNLQLGCmIncpj7gcIwe0jxlYZte309tL2P85sJPzgiUalY1GeNKfqtFq4TtUP6iXaiOiJUjW1NyY49AxVL9LbDgLJepei3Ca/s1600/20201014_102837.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thats all for today. Overcast this morning and the yard needs some attention, so, stay safe, and stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0NMNF9gIRAc/X47nG_IYKdI/AAAAAAAAIzo/4bsdpQt38w4Zg8Tjx9IiDp9th1EZ67j5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1601298252196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0NMNF9gIRAc/X47nG_IYKdI/AAAAAAAAIzo/4bsdpQt38w4Zg8Tjx9IiDp9th1EZ67j5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1601298252196.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-27278091078561757212020-10-04T09:13:00.001-04:002020-10-04T09:13:30.737-04:00What's next 2020?For us in Ecuador, the answer is Volcano! Our southern most volcano Sangay erupted the other day, spewing ash all over the place. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rI1FAhZhrSw/X3nKWjloPDI/AAAAAAAAIxc/ssUdMozDrMYrYWoMZ5On96jQMyT4zjAvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1601735605382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rI1FAhZhrSw/X3nKWjloPDI/AAAAAAAAIxc/ssUdMozDrMYrYWoMZ5On96jQMyT4zjAvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1601735605382.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>According to Wikipedia the volcano has only erupted 4 times, but that is because it has actually been erupting since 1934! Why this year it decided to be different, who knows! </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6fxgVgmzaHU/X3nKX5LAIeI/AAAAAAAAIxk/hkb71k0tqj0BSU8Dk9fT2dqFf8VjVqlfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625579545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6fxgVgmzaHU/X3nKX5LAIeI/AAAAAAAAIxk/hkb71k0tqj0BSU8Dk9fT2dqFf8VjVqlfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625579545.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="714" data-original-height="1280" width="178" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mMSjf3-U8ZUDPHFovenBBfs5XStbaUd3Mul2vEOZgW0aBLR_Gawd2toGB3MU-rRldoexlz6xwNDNEBaJDHC1wZuGeJWZ21CXpWV7M9afRhuCwyadR_UBz9Ax2nU5K4H7qVuqsmXzaPUj/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625461843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mMSjf3-U8ZUDPHFovenBBfs5XStbaUd3Mul2vEOZgW0aBLR_Gawd2toGB3MU-rRldoexlz6xwNDNEBaJDHC1wZuGeJWZ21CXpWV7M9afRhuCwyadR_UBz9Ax2nU5K4H7qVuqsmXzaPUj/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625461843.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="960" width="320" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EjkSglbo09Q/X3nKcC2hcYI/AAAAAAAAIx0/ZPrmYnuc8rQVCv9ncBOdSZoxEYc1US5NACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625457316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EjkSglbo09Q/X3nKcC2hcYI/AAAAAAAAIx0/ZPrmYnuc8rQVCv9ncBOdSZoxEYc1US5NACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600625457316.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="960" width="320" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">Sangay</b> (also known as <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">Macas</b>, <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">Sanagay</b>, or <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">Sangai</b>)<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.75em; vertical-align: super; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); unicode-bidi: isolate; white-space: nowrap; color: rgb(32, 33, 34);"><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangay#cite_note-7" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">[7]</a></sup> is an <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcano#Active" title="Volcano" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">active</a> <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratovolcano" title="Stratovolcano" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">stratovolcano</a> in central <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuador" title="Ecuador" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">Ecuador</a>. It is the most active volcano. It exhibits mostly <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strombolian_eruption" title="Strombolian eruption" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">strombolian</a> activity. Geologically, Sangay marks the southern boundary of the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Volcanic_Zone" class="mw-redirect" title="Northern Volcanic Zone" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">Northern Volcanic Zone</a>, and its position straddling two major pieces of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crust_(geology)" title="Crust (geology)" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(107, 75, 161); text-decoration-line: none;">crust</a> accounts for its high level of activity. <br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gtUGzRlRBCY/X3nKeJ_ooVI/AAAAAAAAIx8/6S8dLW-GUR83JsWtBIJXsKreaCothTcNACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600799485071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gtUGzRlRBCY/X3nKeJ_ooVI/AAAAAAAAIx8/6S8dLW-GUR83JsWtBIJXsKreaCothTcNACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600799485071.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="620" data-original-height="960" width="206" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The photos of ash fall are just west of the volcano, some ash in Guayaquil, up here in Manabi we had none. The next closest volcano is in Peru, some 900 miles south. You just never know what's going to happen this year. Go home 2020...we've had enough! But stay tuned...the adventure continues. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-70949726543980898442020-09-19T09:33:00.001-04:002020-09-19T09:33:00.824-04:00Recent paintingsIt has sure been awhile since I posted any of my artwork, so it is time. The past week I have been working slowly on this massive piece for my neighbors. They brought it from the beach, and I realized it was full of termites, they still wanted to use it, so I poisoned the termites, then got to work. They have neem trees too, so named their house Casa Neem. Just needs varnish and to hang. Definitely the biggest house sign Ive done, it was fun. (Those are neem leaves)<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7XeiwMIfNyTwwyFyYOARWvfi7KAfztBJ_iTk3cJGL9pXCM07ow6vNnpzVlULyaqfNBNObooKHWkmdwq_3FaIfY0D_brWPxvC-s-GC0CvFp_J0XAbkfcnXHWAli8NQeZBbybbCC_fnNvU/s1600/20200918_123235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7XeiwMIfNyTwwyFyYOARWvfi7KAfztBJ_iTk3cJGL9pXCM07ow6vNnpzVlULyaqfNBNObooKHWkmdwq_3FaIfY0D_brWPxvC-s-GC0CvFp_J0XAbkfcnXHWAli8NQeZBbybbCC_fnNvU/s1600/20200918_123235.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Before Covid I was asked to paint some signs for the young environmentalist group in San Jacinto, they were doing a beach clean up, and wanted to post signs along the beach and malecon. I always love a project, even if I dont get paid. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-90PV7B2KU_s/X2YISnLGSEI/AAAAAAAAIvs/OiuT_3nEpKUkLR2gCJO1Wgi8dfFiF8RPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_171821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-90PV7B2KU_s/X2YISnLGSEI/AAAAAAAAIvs/OiuT_3nEpKUkLR2gCJO1Wgi8dfFiF8RPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_171821.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53xXiQyUhj4/X2YIXpshTSI/AAAAAAAAIv0/_9Ok7t2nzd49Cko6dN-NLVKRIG5AeyfwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_170010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53xXiQyUhj4/X2YIXpshTSI/AAAAAAAAIv0/_9Ok7t2nzd49Cko6dN-NLVKRIG5AeyfwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_170010.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cEg3ApgkctA/X2YIae5-CCI/AAAAAAAAIv8/P5SHQiHvF-YhCGw9YcseOnWKHM9sr8MwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_170005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cEg3ApgkctA/X2YIae5-CCI/AAAAAAAAIv8/P5SHQiHvF-YhCGw9YcseOnWKHM9sr8MwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200220_170005.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also made a mother's day gift for a friends aunt. She loves to cook, and spends much time in her kitchen. Again, didnt get paid, but her smile and hug was payment enough. People just like to know they are being thought of. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t3VyI6bqBEI/X2YIhQ49LvI/AAAAAAAAIwI/jYzLg4C59GERHqJDujhSKeyzHruMAEl1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200510_101412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t3VyI6bqBEI/X2YIhQ49LvI/AAAAAAAAIwI/jYzLg4C59GERHqJDujhSKeyzHruMAEl1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200510_101412.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A coat of varnish today on the neem sign, then a group of us are going up to Canoa for the day. Beaches are finally open and we hear there is an art fair. Last year we went there were about 20 vendors, but with Covid I doubt there will be that many. So...stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnGgvRuESTc/X2YIi-ll25I/AAAAAAAAIwU/SfhwPwPHnCw5iMPywq42tR7LrsQJ0HCXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1598974131762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnGgvRuESTc/X2YIi-ll25I/AAAAAAAAIwU/SfhwPwPHnCw5iMPywq42tR7LrsQJ0HCXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1598974131762.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="576" width="320" height="192"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-41408834565883511972020-09-16T13:39:00.001-04:002020-09-16T13:39:23.545-04:00Closet updateWell, still no closet, so I had to improvise. I have my hanging clothes on the shower curtain rod, but needed shelves for my folded clothes, towels and sheets. I had slatted shelves from a shoe rack that got beat up, I just couldnt part with them, and well, they came in handy paired with a length of rope.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vL4PIJn5kgc/X2JM2M7dXeI/AAAAAAAAIuI/1aJR3LSn3NovDHJqkwkXf8gjifKmZqvBACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200901_155455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vL4PIJn5kgc/X2JM2M7dXeI/AAAAAAAAIuI/1aJR3LSn3NovDHJqkwkXf8gjifKmZqvBACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200901_155455.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Also decided the nightstand I was using was too small, and put a couple things on the wall...that's better.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eS8dAE7Dajs/X2JNCVZzXCI/AAAAAAAAIuQ/YQQ4m3a0g4U8uM_XleaU_SrhKGTHtU_9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200916_121355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eS8dAE7Dajs/X2JNCVZzXCI/AAAAAAAAIuQ/YQQ4m3a0g4U8uM_XleaU_SrhKGTHtU_9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200916_121355.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Finished painting this room, and have a table to bring in from outside for the sewing machine, but Im painting a large sign on it at the moment. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M-SKamMd76g/X2JNcvjYzXI/AAAAAAAAIug/Ei2M5e3Tx2ojagbWlWzc1U7XFZPEEa_rgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200916_121416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M-SKamMd76g/X2JNcvjYzXI/AAAAAAAAIug/Ei2M5e3Tx2ojagbWlWzc1U7XFZPEEa_rgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200916_121416.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Still watering with a bucket, and my half plants arent happy, but I think I have a friend who will help me sort it out this weekend, even if I do have to buy the pump. It will be worth it not to have to walk back and forth from garden to cistern 10 times to water.</div><div><br></div><div>Well, not much news these days. Covid is still on our minds, but restrictions are being lifted...busses are running, and most places are open for business. We are finding the deaths lately in town are all being called something else, but may be complications of Covid, no one is saying. We had two diabetic deaths, a young man who had kidney problems and a couple heart attacks, all within the past month. It is not over...stay safe, and stay tuned, the adventure continues. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRYrZV3k4r8/X2JNwgIikTI/AAAAAAAAIus/TKa1FdwamtU8TatVrYtXgIx0WVBhbuvFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200913_181656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRYrZV3k4r8/X2JNwgIikTI/AAAAAAAAIus/TKa1FdwamtU8TatVrYtXgIx0WVBhbuvFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200913_181656.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XmvqOHZXBjo/X2JNyUbuyiI/AAAAAAAAIu4/taizFFSvUz0_DcpOBDXhZyrSgUeL50K5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600081670816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XmvqOHZXBjo/X2JNyUbuyiI/AAAAAAAAIu4/taizFFSvUz0_DcpOBDXhZyrSgUeL50K5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1600081670816.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-1532344472103170692020-08-29T12:43:00.001-04:002020-08-29T12:43:47.628-04:00Getting settledWith moving comes challenges, learning curves and well...lessons to learn, some the hard way. Three days after moving in, I got locked out, finally got in, wont tell yall how..but needless to say am very careful these days. <div><br></div><div>I have been painting the bedroom and craft area of the house, and waiting for my closet and shelving...Im beginning to think they are not being made, and will have to go over and check. But, so far...before pic of the room. Curtain is a bathroom, which now has a door, and I am using for a closet.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7uxzL1XHq0/X0qDLXqBkZI/AAAAAAAAIqw/tRQKM8Q37Y46EhK9r1hBc_TknCfOaknrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200716_090711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7uxzL1XHq0/X0qDLXqBkZI/AAAAAAAAIqw/tRQKM8Q37Y46EhK9r1hBc_TknCfOaknrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200716_090711.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>And my bed area after...</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-euTqqTyHE5s/X0qDXkQs8iI/AAAAAAAAIq4/KZGnof1rfpIJAZFHBQbqGZPFj1dlvqChACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200824_102056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-euTqqTyHE5s/X0qDXkQs8iI/AAAAAAAAIq4/KZGnof1rfpIJAZFHBQbqGZPFj1dlvqChACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200824_102056.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The white door is another bathroom, which I do use. Have also been working outside, transplanting the plants from the other house and moving the rocks bordering the flowerbeds. Had just enough to ring another fire pit.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMRmKQaA_Sc/X0qDq_TXOlI/AAAAAAAAIrI/xfS5y_DH_YEcZMPVcmI5FJnUNzS0pJY8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200821_111639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMRmKQaA_Sc/X0qDq_TXOlI/AAAAAAAAIrI/xfS5y_DH_YEcZMPVcmI5FJnUNzS0pJY8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200821_111639.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZI2F8iso6Fs/X0qEE6YxFwI/AAAAAAAAIrY/Hl2dHo0KAV4hOeZC_gIf4bvEHdmhX12gACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200828_151432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZI2F8iso6Fs/X0qEE6YxFwI/AAAAAAAAIrY/Hl2dHo0KAV4hOeZC_gIf4bvEHdmhX12gACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200828_151432.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZzHnI_FKtTYVHXx-R6M_JGRfont1gOV4h4P0fvsnZ7W3gALlSwtRLeSK8SnQXS9dI3q8_VhfLyzeDTv2kHig99tHd5vRDznVlB6mFk8iBcpvH2LBATsxIB-cwerF1crwGSf9Wn1xCAqQ/s1600/20200825_115341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZzHnI_FKtTYVHXx-R6M_JGRfont1gOV4h4P0fvsnZ7W3gALlSwtRLeSK8SnQXS9dI3q8_VhfLyzeDTv2kHig99tHd5vRDznVlB6mFk8iBcpvH2LBATsxIB-cwerF1crwGSf9Wn1xCAqQ/s1600/20200825_115341.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The problem now is my water source. I am on city water, and have a cistern, but from there the water goes to a tank on the roof. So in essence my water is gravity fed, it all works, toilets flush, faucets have water, but the stream is not strong. Hence why I have had to do laundry and water the plants with a bucket. The hose basically gives a trickle, and it will fill a bucket very slowly, or I scoop water out of the cistern with the bucket. This was how I have done laundry, 4 buckets of water per wash, and again for rinse...whew, still better than by hand.</div><div><br></div><div>Apparently the pump I have (which I still cant find) is just big enough to get the water from cistern to tank, and then its job is done, all good and fine for maybe a vacation house, but I am living here full time, gotta change that situation. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DqwxDJnMZk/X0qExQ9BiPI/AAAAAAAAIr4/Ku9zHYRlUtEt3wqEltZtatVJVIDMpquYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200827_155032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DqwxDJnMZk/X0qExQ9BiPI/AAAAAAAAIr4/Ku9zHYRlUtEt3wqEltZtatVJVIDMpquYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200827_155032.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia and Perry love the new house, no more issues with scary tile floor, and Mia is really loving the trees. Snatching baby birds from their own nests and torturing lizards and small snakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KsVNnO8sElw/X0qFVK9g7uI/AAAAAAAAIsM/m8ciA9IVzA0YZLrq4oh0VYqHK1TBFLe9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200825_141440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KsVNnO8sElw/X0qFVK9g7uI/AAAAAAAAIsM/m8ciA9IVzA0YZLrq4oh0VYqHK1TBFLe9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200825_141440.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always something to do, couple paint projects on the horizon, so stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YODnLjV8f_s/X0qFwAkO5MI/AAAAAAAAIsY/RjPcmvEmIU0yiE5sniIMfn7qAhSMHMKdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200828_121720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YODnLjV8f_s/X0qFwAkO5MI/AAAAAAAAIsY/RjPcmvEmIU0yiE5sniIMfn7qAhSMHMKdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200828_121720.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-2042814276936944852020-08-14T14:29:00.001-04:002020-08-14T14:29:50.562-04:00Casa NueveA couple weeks ago, I mentioned having news...a friend of mine out of the blue asked if I wanted to look at a house for rent. At first I said no, I dont want to move...but during the course of the day I decided I had better take a look. The house was apparently cheaper and bigger, big yard and when I looked at it, it was a no brainer! The landlords tiled the floor in the living and kitchen area, and I had some of the yard cleaned up. (When I sent these pics to my mom, she said "im not impressed" lol)<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xm5DG107sTs/XzbX_Qf99EI/AAAAAAAAIno/0Jdrbn9crFAL2oZ59bqiswWX_PgLGRytwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200716_090716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xm5DG107sTs/XzbX_Qf99EI/AAAAAAAAIno/0Jdrbn9crFAL2oZ59bqiswWX_PgLGRytwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200716_090716.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx8O3MIJ3KIwVnpgUOMB1VbRvMo8aeZcBwXgQ125MUsJj57LIgq7fxEnfcAEppsR6ekC3ZTBcX0gSJay79PebJbf6DQExTJsEOHqKJdjQHqWRx-Q0RSfKbFcySx42P_VLkuqr7c8C0l4q/s1600/20200716_090731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx8O3MIJ3KIwVnpgUOMB1VbRvMo8aeZcBwXgQ125MUsJj57LIgq7fxEnfcAEppsR6ekC3ZTBcX0gSJay79PebJbf6DQExTJsEOHqKJdjQHqWRx-Q0RSfKbFcySx42P_VLkuqr7c8C0l4q/s1600/20200716_090731.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The painted walls were ok colors, but upon closer inspection they were not in good shape, so as I waited a couple days for the internet people to move my antenna I went over and painted the walls.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-opxFa2X5Ry8/XzbYAnS5cQI/AAAAAAAAIn4/CfWzej415kwwWNM6jss1fSCkA9YhlgCjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200805_120853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-opxFa2X5Ry8/XzbYAnS5cQI/AAAAAAAAIn4/CfWzej415kwwWNM6jss1fSCkA9YhlgCjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200805_120853.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ba6JWOQXg5g/XzbYBB71yoI/AAAAAAAAIoA/glLR3KXyg0w8ttGH6gbsteTFF59UtQbPACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200806_101956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ba6JWOQXg5g/XzbYBB71yoI/AAAAAAAAIoA/glLR3KXyg0w8ttGH6gbsteTFF59UtQbPACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200806_101956.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ziqcy077KFc/XzbYB4yb-nI/AAAAAAAAIoI/LgfYoIeXmockbIwdHpTxsrXolJx4eW-JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200807_114818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ziqcy077KFc/XzbYB4yb-nI/AAAAAAAAIoI/LgfYoIeXmockbIwdHpTxsrXolJx4eW-JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200807_114818.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Yeah, thats better! </div><div><br></div><div>The outside, nice large patio, wonderful ocean breeze and large shade trees.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="/data/user/0/com.bloggerpro.android/cache/PendingUploads/20200716_164059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wrYj3QoeTSWTVGUgjq4TJVMLApldPG9raGUxlI8rrEQthwgmBqNBjQOKzYfzQXuZryy4slxXYySAREZlir-ZskLlB1cmoVUpaySTJh-ubUj09OcD9LrRvWCWsNYxcQ1wcGAORvbdXV_1/s1600/20200716_164041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wrYj3QoeTSWTVGUgjq4TJVMLApldPG9raGUxlI8rrEQthwgmBqNBjQOKzYfzQXuZryy4slxXYySAREZlir-ZskLlB1cmoVUpaySTJh-ubUj09OcD9LrRvWCWsNYxcQ1wcGAORvbdXV_1/s1600/20200716_164041.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j94HTs6Smc0/XzbYDmLNMQI/AAAAAAAAIoY/jAsmG9PPgiMaXduJV8Ol5VUvg5QBj0sDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200716_164059.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the patio after I moved...ahhh, such a nice spot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8lqag0i1d3XpsnJe1UR_14eA3s3zzv-UEE9AGn0vgMuxUA9dVCLihIXVU56O1gRPNi4GD_KjTO734TT0y4YIUnv-ci9uQMT6_XV9X9VFtzszx2DfJ3hi5PYwZJP8Hr8m7yxKKNaTGn9C/s1600/20200810_154043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8lqag0i1d3XpsnJe1UR_14eA3s3zzv-UEE9AGn0vgMuxUA9dVCLihIXVU56O1gRPNi4GD_KjTO734TT0y4YIUnv-ci9uQMT6_XV9X9VFtzszx2DfJ3hi5PYwZJP8Hr8m7yxKKNaTGn9C/s1600/20200810_154043.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IPXoQtVSKZw/XzbYFWt6kDI/AAAAAAAAIoo/OVshIgmmMLgGxq2wLznQGLBgvChLfWYaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_134659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IPXoQtVSKZw/XzbYFWt6kDI/AAAAAAAAIoo/OVshIgmmMLgGxq2wLznQGLBgvChLfWYaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_134659.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Movers and internet were this week, and since then I have been organizing and unpacking. It is coming along, next week paint for the bedroom and craft area. Also hopefully the closet and shelving I am having built will be done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CrqnLSUfQtY/XzbYF67cNcI/AAAAAAAAIow/Zi43ohRXqhc4pk1mZSJMpwpMW80B8m2hQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200813_130015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CrqnLSUfQtY/XzbYF67cNcI/AAAAAAAAIow/Zi43ohRXqhc4pk1mZSJMpwpMW80B8m2hQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200813_130015.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qzrjl-5_BVA/XzbYGlSZ35I/AAAAAAAAIo4/AafCGLmeI7QBa_j9PXfILqq5dHDsHBWgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_171044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qzrjl-5_BVA/XzbYGlSZ35I/AAAAAAAAIo4/AafCGLmeI7QBa_j9PXfILqq5dHDsHBWgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_171044.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5zQQL-MbYaw/XzbYHY9PNNI/AAAAAAAAIpA/GUnqgb1uUOotMxLvr_5o0x_-i8j91XCkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_171105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5zQQL-MbYaw/XzbYHY9PNNI/AAAAAAAAIpA/GUnqgb1uUOotMxLvr_5o0x_-i8j91XCkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200811_171105.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So from my new house, Casa number 9, since I moved to Ecuador, stay safe and stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-25773642231094720482020-07-29T09:13:00.001-04:002020-07-29T09:13:50.798-04:00#notmypuppies Well, here we go again! Perry, Mia and I were still in bed catching up on emails, Facebook and having a cup of coffee and I hear drinking...hmmm, I get up thinking it is Toby, but no.<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqd8GU1bHzY/XyF1hC4X-_I/AAAAAAAAIkc/eslen8Lx9hknb6jq6jIQFkDVq-O7SEyxACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_112510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqd8GU1bHzY/XyF1hC4X-_I/AAAAAAAAIkc/eslen8Lx9hknb6jq6jIQFkDVq-O7SEyxACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_112510.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2048" data-original-height="1152" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>WHAT? PUPPIES! We let them drink their fill, then when they saw us watching, they took off. I went out front and saw they had made a nest under the fence, thye were afraid of me, but not Perry. I let them rest, put some food out and left them alone. Later we checked on them, still there, full bellies and resting in the sun.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrP9pIVy8OkbkcZiWY5C9P0ro60SVJh7qzKTmnkcwUJrIh2-CxdbrxWBdk-S_egjs44JWeBIQGELE4eSS3riLI7yFZseSBs1y_JgtqbA2xD0vfzdyBzjflRt9QMRxIh7UV82GRxyVL1GzW/s1600/20200727_121936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrP9pIVy8OkbkcZiWY5C9P0ro60SVJh7qzKTmnkcwUJrIh2-CxdbrxWBdk-S_egjs44JWeBIQGELE4eSS3riLI7yFZseSBs1y_JgtqbA2xD0vfzdyBzjflRt9QMRxIh7UV82GRxyVL1GzW/s1600/20200727_121936.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nNQWGpBAmFg/XyF1pdphHvI/AAAAAAAAIks/dA7g6SiW85IZYVv3vWTPmUPSnJ0Mkv5BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_121902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nNQWGpBAmFg/XyF1pdphHvI/AAAAAAAAIks/dA7g6SiW85IZYVv3vWTPmUPSnJ0Mkv5BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_121902.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBqL3NwdLMe4kCtfX6G6Dar8buJwy7cjuz5O-khyphenhyphenOUk3b6SrmIi1QFKmXR-WV3WYKOBaS1PKvvUUTEcKJYMtgPp2RgwCy78pFYQrgg3BLOavGmZoy3KHC9CrAqAzMDZExGyTy1k7D-FVm/s1600/20200727_114132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBqL3NwdLMe4kCtfX6G6Dar8buJwy7cjuz5O-khyphenhyphenOUk3b6SrmIi1QFKmXR-WV3WYKOBaS1PKvvUUTEcKJYMtgPp2RgwCy78pFYQrgg3BLOavGmZoy3KHC9CrAqAzMDZExGyTy1k7D-FVm/s1600/20200727_114132.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320" class=" imageResizeTarget"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later in the afternoon they played and slept, stayed all day. I purposely did not feed them again, hoping they would venture off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDQA9mQmhPBRmwfJebAxja2GMHgVBJdzvFtoXDBiszOP798WMYQtTfQ306ianZLaFiaNDo-NUObGwT4cHLXneEBV_9gbAym-T2wA4WxMhTWK6SgGhn3JVaRFb9YqSAYC8YAF7i9c9X2oO/s1600/20200727_160654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDQA9mQmhPBRmwfJebAxja2GMHgVBJdzvFtoXDBiszOP798WMYQtTfQ306ianZLaFiaNDo-NUObGwT4cHLXneEBV_9gbAym-T2wA4WxMhTWK6SgGhn3JVaRFb9YqSAYC8YAF7i9c9X2oO/s1600/20200727_160654.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RN4mET7mI7I/XyF1zo-HoHI/AAAAAAAAIlI/zzNpv0s7aeosONmKXkFdkXcLkf0EOwRUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_160648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RN4mET7mI7I/XyF1zo-HoHI/AAAAAAAAIlI/zzNpv0s7aeosONmKXkFdkXcLkf0EOwRUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_160648.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the morning, they were not in the yard, but later they did show up. I filled the water supplies outside, and saw them hanging out next door too. There is a group of neighborhood dogs I call "the mommas and the poppas" who hang out next door when it is empty, and the pups must belong to them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4HU7g5a-CFM/XyF15cRgS6I/AAAAAAAAIlY/TYI2NWA1K70u4gwNP3LahlsHRDbtPUAPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_135022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4HU7g5a-CFM/XyF15cRgS6I/AAAAAAAAIlY/TYI2NWA1K70u4gwNP3LahlsHRDbtPUAPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_135022.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perry being nice, but not really wanting them inside his house again, lol the pups seem to understand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XpMjPpB2IWk/XyF1-4NM-4I/AAAAAAAAIlk/sP7V1pcsbn0uEqLdqIAKSuLPadijHGLRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_135101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XpMjPpB2IWk/XyF1-4NM-4I/AAAAAAAAIlk/sP7V1pcsbn0uEqLdqIAKSuLPadijHGLRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200727_135101.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q4cPmjt90Ro/XyF2DJwG09I/AAAAAAAAIl0/6CDPhpLbXY0w0WGfaJvR9vfsHA3zCwEtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200728_093122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q4cPmjt90Ro/XyF2DJwG09I/AAAAAAAAIl0/6CDPhpLbXY0w0WGfaJvR9vfsHA3zCwEtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200728_093122.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1152" data-original-height="2048" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will let them come visit and play in the yard, and make sure there is fresh water, but other than that...they are on their own. #notmypuppies !!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691917217206166500.post-84433789905405639282020-07-26T09:28:00.001-04:002020-07-26T09:28:55.423-04:00Gifts from the oceanGrowing up in southern California I saw my share of sea lions and walrus, when doing research for this Pacific coast I was surprised there werent more sea lions here in Manabi. This week changed that, between Crucita (south of me) and the Punta to the north, there have been THREE sea lions pictures. None have appeared injured or malnourished. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x-ICeLIadRI/Xx2FAI1qozI/AAAAAAAAIio/_VnR_29s4vUn1ufvd4v9ydKNJ2Ay1rzbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595717933347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x-ICeLIadRI/Xx2FAI1qozI/AAAAAAAAIio/_VnR_29s4vUn1ufvd4v9ydKNJ2Ay1rzbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595717933347.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="540" data-original-height="960" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Look at his smile. He was there on this rock from late afternoon thru the next day. Waiting for the sun to shine and posing for the many cameras. Video shows him up and moving around the rocks, appearing to be very healthy, and the pictures show he is of healthy weight.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jHbrJX_FUuc/Xx2FA79IFuI/AAAAAAAAIiw/kXDVSYAqTxkihLaPVML4kNhkX5BkY4XegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595717921471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jHbrJX_FUuc/Xx2FA79IFuI/AAAAAAAAIiw/kXDVSYAqTxkihLaPVML4kNhkX5BkY4XegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595717921471.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="540" data-original-height="960" width="180" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-it5sak2LYIo/Xx2FBc1GaYI/AAAAAAAAIi4/Mzd-JIEp908EOR8XZkJUWyldvDJ5JnV-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595721046494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-it5sak2LYIo/Xx2FBc1GaYI/AAAAAAAAIi4/Mzd-JIEp908EOR8XZkJUWyldvDJ5JnV-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595721046494.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="699" width="320" height="310"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Late in the morning authorities put tape around, to keep people from possibly touching him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FV_K4EdUtOc/Xx2FCGGjJpI/AAAAAAAAIjA/dRuYFVJRZcI1jJnyHb8Xn477U2FZMg-2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595721028028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FV_K4EdUtOc/Xx2FCGGjJpI/AAAAAAAAIjA/dRuYFVJRZcI1jJnyHb8Xn477U2FZMg-2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595721028028.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div>This guy is a juvenile, but the others pictured have been larger and older. Who knows what happened, but here they are. Glad to be able to see them, and glad they seem healthy. The reason they do not live here, I think is they like colder water. Maybe I should google it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And our fishermen have been having great luck in the catch lately. Good thing, we all need some good news. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PV-xZXu2XVo/Xx2FC0v2ZgI/AAAAAAAAIjI/e1ae4inrbqQ9s7DFjxsXmsMjVFKza6-TgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595768925953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PV-xZXu2XVo/Xx2FC0v2ZgI/AAAAAAAAIjI/e1ae4inrbqQ9s7DFjxsXmsMjVFKza6-TgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595768925953.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="608" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uDWsEndyloM/Xx2FDWlDlrI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/xupJGyIFSKExAkd34_V1FJmaPdhj63sgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595768921489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uDWsEndyloM/Xx2FDWlDlrI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/xupJGyIFSKExAkd34_V1FJmaPdhj63sgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1595768921489.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="608" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at all those fish in that net! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope all is well in your part of the world. Take care and stay tuned, the adventure continues!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBEGpczlfeNd3FBXfwFNjqkEW5W_c0sNRELoEIds13uXwGiF84qqWoh5p6MAFiYx-4t57Twx6egU6fVYrSUGS69UGo6l499zuZWTjpL2WJHov6FTn4LMlEOFs-IVENhbaf_OSKgSp84G0/s1600/FB_IMG_1595504592832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBEGpczlfeNd3FBXfwFNjqkEW5W_c0sNRELoEIds13uXwGiF84qqWoh5p6MAFiYx-4t57Twx6egU6fVYrSUGS69UGo6l499zuZWTjpL2WJHov6FTn4LMlEOFs-IVENhbaf_OSKgSp84G0/s1600/FB_IMG_1595504592832.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="522" width="320" height="174"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074913558098339195noreply@blogger.com0