tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post3075431608517016659..comments2024-03-17T16:00:18.128-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Desert EditionKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-62738154329682274362013-11-25T07:02:29.412-07:002013-11-25T07:02:29.412-07:00musical road.....GENIUS!! I want one immediately. ...musical road.....GENIUS!! I want one immediately. What tune would I choose? hmmm. Beethoven's 9th. Yes. <br /><br />Okay, fantastic list. Love the gorgeous photos. wow....nice skies. I'm a fan of a good rain, too. That's the BEST. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-91509774417270619282013-11-24T14:44:22.972-07:002013-11-24T14:44:22.972-07:00Happy Thanksgiving to you! We also have doves he...Happy Thanksgiving to you! We also have doves here, and I love to watch them, too.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33364469160004100352013-11-24T14:42:37.708-07:002013-11-24T14:42:37.708-07:00The road was made by carving grooves into the pave...The road was made by carving grooves into the pavement--like the rumble strips on the side of freeways. Changing the spacing of the grooves changes the sound. <br /><br />Originally, the road was put in by Honda for a commercial. However, the nearest neighbors (about 1/2 mile away, I think) complained about the increased traffic (from everyone wanting to experience the road for themselves) and the noise of the road. Instead of just encouraging patience (the novelty of the road would soon wear off, and anyone who has lived near a train track knows that ambient noise soon fades into the background), the city had the road torn up within about a week's time. The musical road was then put on a different road, further away from houses. I'm not sure who engineered the current road, but the original sounded much better, in my opinion. However, off-key or not, it makes me smile. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-59237048217863539362013-11-24T14:18:48.483-07:002013-11-24T14:18:48.483-07:00Having John by my side has been a great blessing i...Having John by my side has been a great blessing in my life. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-67740072621744865012013-11-24T14:14:06.053-07:002013-11-24T14:14:06.053-07:00The mountains around us got snow yesterday, but we...The mountains around us got snow yesterday, but we didn't get any here. Enjoy your snow!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-27829092411799964032013-11-24T13:50:09.503-07:002013-11-24T13:50:09.503-07:00Nice post, Kristi. As much as I complain about th...Nice post, Kristi. As much as I complain about the summer heat, I've never lived anywhere else that I like as much as I like Arizona. We get similar weather to you -- maybe just a bit hotter and only snow to be seen in the distant mountains. Doves are more prevalent than ravens, and I love their sweet "couple" bonding. It's so true that you sometimes have to look hard to find the good, but it's there, and a partner to share it with makes it all the more sweet. Have a happy Thanksgiving!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-13149583935104988402013-11-24T13:00:03.372-07:002013-11-24T13:00:03.372-07:00so what's the deal with the road? how is that...so what's the deal with the road? how is that done? (forgive me if you already answered another comment's inquiry…very cool vid.<br /><br />agree, your photos are very excellent… beautiful sky<br /><br />thanks for being such an integral part of the success of the TToT!Clark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-55665683900880206692013-11-24T12:30:22.429-07:002013-11-24T12:30:22.429-07:00THAT is something I have never heard before!! A m...THAT is something I have never heard before!! A musical ROAD? Hilariously brilliant. Lovely list! Beautiful pictures! Those Ravens? Wow.<br /><br />Favorite line of the post is you saying you could be happy anywhere- together. LOVE. :)Chris Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264982568439090428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-11211319854884806782013-11-24T06:39:27.094-07:002013-11-24T06:39:27.094-07:00100 degrees! Wow! Sounds like you brought the good...100 degrees! Wow! Sounds like you brought the good weather! PLEASE come back and bring some more.<br /><br />Also, the planes and spacecraft - WAY cool :DLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29908998087888454752013-11-24T06:25:24.740-07:002013-11-24T06:25:24.740-07:00gosh I love ravens they are so cool! You have some...gosh I love ravens they are so cool! You have some really lovely photography there. We are supposed to get snow today... we had just a dusting of it last night!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-44973714098643974292013-11-23T23:04:52.862-07:002013-11-23T23:04:52.862-07:00I have to wonder if the road will get worse with w...I have to wonder if the road will get worse with wear. I also wonder why more places don't have musical roads--or at least musical rumble strips!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-35224184373951729262013-11-23T23:02:57.438-07:002013-11-23T23:02:57.438-07:00It's not located in my normal driving path--th...It's not located in my normal driving path--they put it in a rather out-of-the-way place--but it's not far away. There are actually two lanes, one musical and one not, so drivers have the option of music or quiet. I always pick music!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-90313227719330470722013-11-23T23:00:24.326-07:002013-11-23T23:00:24.326-07:00Your reaction to the raven photo is understandable...Your reaction to the raven photo is understandable. Having that many birds inside fluttering around would be disconcerting. <br /><br />Summer is definitely NOT my favorite season here. I love fall, because then I have months before summer again!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-52568598016080309502013-11-23T22:56:33.128-07:002013-11-23T22:56:33.128-07:00It took me a bit of looking, but the beauty is the...It took me a bit of looking, but the beauty is there.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-55987930286869290812013-11-23T22:55:52.504-07:002013-11-23T22:55:52.504-07:00We've been in this area for 11 years, too!We've been in this area for 11 years, too!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-21357316839093539732013-11-23T22:55:19.283-07:002013-11-23T22:55:19.283-07:00Green is great!Green is great!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-37897162991519738782013-11-23T22:54:35.928-07:002013-11-23T22:54:35.928-07:00I'm glad you live somewhere that suits your pr...I'm glad you live somewhere that suits your preference. 4-season climates are wonderful!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-75462687618062743472013-11-23T20:34:13.368-07:002013-11-23T20:34:13.368-07:00That William Tell road is awful...cool, but awful!...That William Tell road is awful...cool, but awful! <br /><br />Your photos are so beautiful - LOVE the ravens. Such beautiful birds. Your sky shots are breathtaking - especially loved the night sky ones. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-75206968423037622652013-11-23T20:32:41.916-07:002013-11-23T20:32:41.916-07:00Wow! I have seen that highway on the news her more...Wow! I have seen that highway on the news her more than once but I've never known anyone to experience it regularly - or even ever! I love southern California skies! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-6953046979653422202013-11-23T20:03:27.972-07:002013-11-23T20:03:27.972-07:00Ah, I always enjoy your photos. Except for that r...Ah, I always enjoy your photos. Except for that raven. Those things are just plain creepy looking. The Birds movie scared me to pieces. We had an exceptionally cold year a couple years ago, and we had wild birds multiplying in our coop. That movie went through my head every time I opened the door and a hundred birds went berserk inside the coop.<br />At this time of year, you make me want to move to the desert. I need to keep your summers in mind. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-16505390349213632032013-11-23T19:36:17.983-07:002013-11-23T19:36:17.983-07:00Oh, I love how you can find the beauty in the dese...Oh, I love how you can find the beauty in the desert. <br />Those are wonderful things to be thankful for.<br />Have a great weekend!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393101640348893129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29754857045809191402013-11-23T17:46:17.504-07:002013-11-23T17:46:17.504-07:00Funny, I am on the other side of those mountains. ...Funny, I am on the other side of those mountains. This valley may not be desert, but it is a wilderness that challenges my glass half full. We have been here 11 years now. My heart skipped a beat on Thursday too-that blessed rain! <br />froginparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595938392821045803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-71347971918191757802013-11-23T17:17:11.416-07:002013-11-23T17:17:11.416-07:00This is amazing! I must live just a few hours from...This is amazing! I must live just a few hours from you because we live in very southwest Arizona. We moved here last year. I love it! No snow and our coldest months are Dec-Feb which are only as low during the day as like 50 degrees. We get rain when the northern part of Arizona is getting snow. It is a desert and you know it for at least 3 months of the year, but it is wonderful and green in our area during the rest of the 9 months. It's so nice that you've found things to be thankful for in the great outdoors. Happy Weekend! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-21692695256967122992013-11-23T16:51:30.996-07:002013-11-23T16:51:30.996-07:00What a great list, Kristi!! I could not live in a ...What a great list, Kristi!! I could not live in a desert, that's why we didn't pick Ft. Bliss when hubby had the chance.. Sun is nice though, and snow as well. I enjoy living in a 4-season climate, just to have a little bit of everything.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-65880968204264172832013-11-23T14:39:12.931-07:002013-11-23T14:39:12.931-07:00The road is such an oddity; we always recommend it...The road is such an oddity; we always recommend it to visitors.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.com