Roamin' Around

Above, a view of the valley and mesas from the upper Whispering Cedars area. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This morning, I headed down to the Flying J to pick up my mail and to hang out with some of the guys over coffee at Denny's.

Along the way, I took some photos.

Above, the Flying J and Denny's. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The first is Nandoh's down near the fire station. He's also a California transplant from the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. He's also a Godzilla fan. He has some interesting "yard art" as well.

Above, Nandoh's residence. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

From there, I stopped to give a treat of a couple of carrots to a mare.

Above, enjoying her treat. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After the coffee gathering, I decided to take a cruise to the upper area of the community (Whispering Cedars or, more formally, Jamestown).

Above, a view of Interstate 40 towards the west. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The first stop was near the upper water tank. We get our water from an aquifer that is, I am told, around 20,000 feet underground. The white tank supplies water to the upper Whispering Cedars residents and feeds the green water tank, which supplies water to the lower Whispering Cedars residents (of which I am one).

Above, the white water tanks that supplies water to the upper section of Whispering Cedars and
 feeds into the green tank for the lower Whispering Cedars residents. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the green water tank that supplies water to the lower Whispering Cedars residents. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Next, are views of the valley from the upper Whispering Cedars areas. From the upper area, one can see the mesa walls across the valley and the refinery that sits behind the Flying J.

Above, a view of the mesa walls and refinery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The taller mesas (the ones that I call "Three Mesas") can also be seen from the upper section of Whispering Cedars.

Above, the three mesas from upper Whispering Cedars. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, The Beast on Birch Road in upper Whispering Cedars. Photo by Armand Vaquer.