As most of you know, I have not yet landed on the new airstrip at the Hacienda. That said, I did do several touch and go’s some time back – nothing recently. It’s a combination of things. Firstly, getting the airstrip built takes time! Secondly, I haven’t been sure how well my RV-4 would perform… [Read More]
Rain, Rain and Monsoon Rain!
Lots of rain at the Hacienda! This is what the southwest calls the “monsoon season” and it is sure is!! The weather guessers typically predict no rain – or a very low chance of it – and partly cloudy every day. Every day big thunderstorms build in the early afternoon and drop rain. Sometimes LOTS… [Read More]
The Windsock Flies!
I have some amazing friends!! I don’t talk about them enough but I am VERY blessed! Three of those friends brought their RV’s up to the Hacienda recently for a weekend visit. Apparently, this was to celebrate some important event – I’m not sure what that was all about. I’ll call them “Dave”, “Ann”, and “Cathy”… [Read More]
Eggs and the Facts of Life
Eggs are a bit of an unknown. I suspect many of the city-slickers that read this blog are not completely aware of where things come from – such as chickens, cows, cats, rabbits, and so forth. Warning: Adult content ahead! To provide a bit of a ‘community service’, I’d like to help educate folks. I… [Read More]
Negrito Work Party – Building Fence
Last weekend was the infamous New Mexico Pilots Association back-country work party at the Negrito airstrip. This is the site of much pain and suffering. I hope a memorial is setup one day. A few years ago, it was rocks (here). We spent the weekend digging up big rocks from the parking areas and moving… [Read More]
Airstrip Progress
I mentioned building an airstrip a few weeks ago (here). It’s time for an update. Remember I said I would not be working with a shovel and rake? Here is my “tool” – it is a Case skiploader. It is WAY better than a shovel! I may occasionally refer to it is as ‘the tractor.’… [Read More]