The weather has kept us RV bound -- so after our Friday desert day (see 5 Rocks post), the Arizona "winter" weather has returned with cool (I won't use cold since our days are above freezing : ), cloudy and rainy for the last couple of days. It is actually raining as I am writing this post.
The forecast thru the weekend --- we might just get a few more household chores completed that we have been neglecting.
Part II of this blog is about the versatile cacti (plural for cactus, if you didn't know) --- when the saguaro dies (can be several decades), the skeleton has amazing form. I snapped a few pictures of the ones around the park.
Sometimes they are just landscaped in to the yards as a tall, naked tree -- their "ribs" are considered wood. You can make walking sticks from the long ribs and they are very lightweight and sturdy.
Other uses include cutting the base off the cactus and then power washing off the dirt and decaying plant material. Once this is done you can turn it into a planter stand or other pedestal display of items.
It is amazing how strong the skeleton is -- some yards wrapped them at Christmas time to display ornaments and lights. Very unique and beautiful.
Oh, I am told that with all this rain, when spring arrives, the desert will be beautiful. I am waiting to experience that as right now, it is amazing how much "green" is in the desert when we are out and about exploring. Hope "springs" eternal!!!
Hope all is well -- sending happy blessings your way,
Susan & Darrel
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