Quite a few stories floating around about these pieces of 'art' are hilarious. A good distraction for folks who are obsessing over certain news item at the moment.

Lost another tree in the backyard with the winds this last weekend. Allergies (for me) have been the worst these past few days. Hopefully, we don't see temps in the 90s anymore. I am sure there will be some warm days in December. Probably back up to 85+ in January...

80º this morning at 6am at my house, cooled off to 77º at the trailhead.

LindaAnn wrote:Down socks.

Agreed. When I switched to a quilt system this year these helped.

Some friends of ours in Ahwatukee filmed their outdoor cat killing a speckled, fairly similar behavior, even down the rolling around after it killed it. Neat video.

I have a UGQ Bandit that's rated for 30º and 0º, I really like both quilts. I have used the 0º bag in below freezing conditions twice and have no complaints. Good luck on your purchasing decision.

@Jim_H
Also located near south mountain... According to my weather station we've never dipped below 100º yet, maybe this next week, but I doubt it. Not looking forward to a January when it's still in the mid 80s and probably a few weeks where it reaches 90+.

I wanted to start making my own meals to save some money and eat a bit healthier while on the trail. I have found success in re-using some of the backpackers pantry or mountain house pouches but you can only get a few uses out of them and their kind a pain to get clean. What I am looking for is a bu...

65º during my hike this morning, I'll take it.

Same thing happened in southeast Phoenix last weekend...

Yeah, past couple of mornings have been pleasant hiking on SoMo.

I think statewide we'll be in the full swing of things in the next five days or so!

@Canyonram
Very interesting read. Thanks for posting.

@chumley
https://www.facebook.com/PaysonRoundupNewspaper/

I was told they're roughly half a mile apart and burning on the northbound side of the 87 at MP 247. Not good.

Strayhorse has been on my list for awhile, ugh.

chumley wrote: ↑Jun 18 2020 9:55 am I wouldn't be surprised to see 130°F.

Wouldn't that be one hell of a curve ball. Lets hope that doesn't happen!

@Jim_H

Looking at historical data for Sky Harbor it appears we are in a similar pattern as 2017. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see 118+ before the end of this month.

Still haven't heard the cicadas yet, I bet that changes this week.

chumley wrote: ↑Jun 03 2020 10:52 am @Jim_H
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accurate.