This is the view out our backyard toward the cave this morning.
Burned Out And Bewildered
The roof line at bottom right is my neighbor, Tom Augherton‘s house which was spared, including all of his trees, which just defies logic. But I’m so glad for him.
The word on the street is someone was welding a gate in the creek bottom at the Ocotillo Road crossing and a spark lit the fuse.
Looking the other way, to the east, we see this.
Ratcliff Ridge In Ruins
I never thought I'd live to see this, considering how many times I have photographed this great stand of saguaros.
Ratcliff Ridge In Coming Storm
Last Saturday it was a different kind of storm, a fire storm. All that vegetation in the foreground is toast and I'm afraid some of those mighty saguaros will be falling down soon as well. Breaks my heart.
So, I have finally got back to doing some artwork. What do you think I worked on first?
Daily Whip Out:
"El Pendejo Takes A Stroll In The Fire"
Not really. That is a PTF (previous to the fire). Here is the first scene I did this morning.
Daily Whip Out: "In The Land of Brujas"
"The forest builds itself up and then it burns itself down. You can't stop that."
—Old Vaquero Saying
what a terrifying event. Thankful that you and yours are safe.
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