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Prairie SeaShell survives tropical storm Jimena is San Carlos, Sonora boat yard

Boats in San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena

San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena.

San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena.

San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena.

San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena.

San Carlos boat yard after tropical storm Jimena.

New power line to boat yard

New power lines

Marina Seca sign

Front end loader stuck up to axels.

10 foot of dirt missing, along with power lines, water line, etc.

Motor mounts

Engine block with 2 sheared off bolts

Open air welding shop in San Carlos

picture of welding shop in San Carlos

Boats at Marina Seca, San Carlos

Boats at Marina Seca, San Carlos

Boats at Marina Seca, San Carlos

Rebuilding the wall that will hold power, etc.

Rebuilding the wall that will hold power, etc.

Rebuilding the wall that will hold power, etc.

Rebuilding the wall that will hold power, etc.

Rebuilding the wall that will hold power, etc.

Portable generator until they rebuild power

Portable generator

Big boat that had fallen over in the storm, only a little damage on the outside but I don't know about the inside.

Septic tank replacement

Septic tank replacement

Septic tank replacement

Septic tank replacement

Engine with new, larger alternator

Welding shop in San Carlos for boat repairs

New septic tank going in

New septic tank installation

Street sign in San Carlos

Motel in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

Swimming pool at motel

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

Moving Prairie SeaShell to work yard

The poinsetta is native to Mexico, (a mexican friend of our compared it to our dandelion) and it doesn't necessarily bloom at Christmas time. This photo was taken in March

Local artisan at Concordia making cement tiles

We had to walk thru the bakers home to reach the ovens at the back of his house.

Looking back at the restaurant where we had lunch in Copala.

A very old tractor at the restaurant in Copala, and some very impressive cactus

On route to Aqua Verda

Sun rise at Aqua Verde

Main street Escondido. Not too much traffic - I could drive here

A developer had some great plans many years ago, however, it was never completed and now reminds me a a ghost town

We shared the anchorage with this National Geographic vessel

Very upscale trailer was built after the old one with palm frond roofs was destroyed by fire. Now the enclosures are all cement.

Loretto had once been the Capital of all of the Californias, now it is a quaint little tourist town

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 1

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 2

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 3

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 4

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 5

Phoenix Cactus and Butterfly Gardens 6

Trailer in Calgary's typical May Snowstorm

Pam & Owen - Owen, who turned 6 this summer, wanted to go swimming for his birthday. He is going to be the next scuba diver in the family. He loves the water, unfortunately, we couldn't keep his above water long enough to get a picture. Evan, who turns 4, isn't as confident, but with Mum in tow, he still enjoyed himself.

Grandpa & Owen - They both like to spend time playing on the computer. Owen particularly loves to listen to music on his headphones.

Grandma & Evan - We would rather read a book

The Whole Family - One of the rare occasions that we were able to get everyone together in the same place.

Evan - Evan is perched in the tree right outside our trailer. One of the very few trees on this bald prairie park.

Owen & Evan - The boys liked coming to visit or for sleepovers at the trailer, especially after a heavy rain when they could catch frogs in the puddles.

Evan & friends - Evan and I went on a special trip with his pre-school class to Butterfield Acres.

Evan and his 4-legged friends - I think Evan might like to join his Auntie Shannon in the veterinary business. He certainly does love animals.

Evan on a John Deere - tricycle that is. He took a break from the animals to go for a spin on his first John Deere.

Shannon, Pam, Julia & Lynn at Julia's Baby Shower

A day at the Zoo

Owen, Evan & Pam at Pumpkin Fest at Blue Grass Nursery

House in Beddington

This is where it began

New Walls

Cleaning Time

New kitchen cupboards

Tearing out old bathroom

Cupboards half done

New bedroom

Granny & Grandpa with baby Evelynn on birth day at hospital

Proud Papa

As the saying goes "Sleeping like a baby"

Pretty in Pink - or any color for that matter!

Julia with Evelynn 2 1/2 months old.