Tag Archives: Solar

Here We Go Again

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Since we got back from Alaska we have been parked at the family farm.  We’ve spent the last few weeks taking care of business and catching up with family. Fall is here and the weather will be changing soon.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Scaddan Wash

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

I always said I didn’t want to re-trace our steps and repeat places we’ve been, but here we go again.  We moved across town to Scaddan Wash, one of the free dispersed camping areas provided by the BLM (Bureau of … Continue reading →

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Solar Bread and Egg

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

This is so cool. I’m having such fun experimenting with this home-made solar cooker. Our neighbor, Sharon, is a great bread maker, something that has never been one of my strong points. She brought over a small ball of her … Continue reading →

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Solar Beans

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

We had no plans for today.  The sun was out and yesterday’s solar oven cornbread cooking  was so successful we decided to be a little more adventurous today and try dried beans.  You know, the kind you usually soak overnight and cook … Continue reading →

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London Bridge and Solar Cornbread

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Although we’ve been to see the London Bridge at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a few times we went for another visit today.  Um..I should mention that it was 80F and sunny and just a beautiful day. On both sides of … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Today’s excursion was to Balboa Park in the heart of San Diego.  As we pulled into the parking lot the very first thing we saw was the Oscar Mayer Wieniemobile that we had seen in El Cajon a few days … Continue reading →

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The Sun!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Finally, the sunshine has returned!  Good!  Last night we had a real gully washer with thunder and lightning.  It didn’t last long, just a passing storm cell.  But it did make a mess of the desert sand we’re parked on. … Continue reading →

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Quartzsite

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

We haven’t done much the last few days, just enjoying the nice weather and hanging out.  We’ve been exploring more of the flea market shows here.  It was a bit chilly this morning. Jacket and gloves were necessary. It gets … Continue reading →

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Quartzsite and Solar

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Boy, that sunshine here sure is intense.  The high was only something like 71 it felt warmer than that. Today was the first day of the 30th Annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, “the largest gathering of RVs and … Continue reading →

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