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@arizonamountainman.bsky.social

Born and raised in Arizona, I've lived in the Northern Arizona mountains for over 40 years now. The hiking, kayaking and legendary Native American cultures are the soul and joy of this wonderful land.

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I was born in Arizona under the Eisenhower Administration. I joined the Navy at the age of 17 for 6 years. I was diagnosed with pancreas cancer a little over a year ago.
I don't know how I'm going to survive if this "Big Bad Bill" gets passed. Please help me and all of those in Arizona like me.

30.06.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@captmarkkelly.bsky.social

30.06.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunsets are the secret to dreams.

06.02.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@flower3394.bsky.social

06.02.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I very much enjoyed the interview.

14.01.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year to everyone! May this new year bring you closer to your family and friends. May your dreams prove true. May understanding and empathy guide you in all difficulties. 😊

31.12.2024 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas to everyone! May this wonderful holiday be filled with love and joy! πŸŽ„ πŸ₯³ 🎁

24.12.2024 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So cute!

23.12.2024 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Way cute!

22.12.2024 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful pictures!

22.12.2024 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Porthos and Penny warming by the stove

Porthos and Penny warming by the stove

Penny watches Porthos and Jax play

Penny watches Porthos and Jax play

Jax pestering Penny to play

Jax pestering Penny to play

Penny, my daughter's Chihuahua, stays over for the Thanksgiving holidays. She is only 6 or 7 pounds, but she holds her own with Porthos and Jax. 🀩

22.12.2024 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a bundle of joy!

22.12.2024 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gizmo - Female

Gizmo - Female

Simba - Male

Simba - Male

Scout - Female

Scout - Female

Shyanne (Shy) - Female

Shyanne (Shy) - Female

Porthos and I named the four cute abandoned kittens while waiting for adoption.

22.12.2024 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

It was the morning of September 14th, 2019, and Porthos came into the house, signaling that he wanted me to follow him. He leads me to the back door. Oh gosh! There is the cutest bunch of abandoned kittens! (Part 2 of 2):

22.12.2024 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

Porthos rescues abandoned kittens

It was the morning of September 14th, 2019, and Porthos came into the house, signaling that he wanted me to follow him. He leads me to the back door. Oh gosh! There is the cutest bunch of abandoned kittens! (Part 1 of 2):

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July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023

August 21, 2023

August 21, 2023

My favorite Cypress Tree in the Red Lake area:

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September 9, 2021

September 9, 2021

August 29, 2022

August 29, 2022

January 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

Enjoy the diversity of hiking in the Red Lake area:

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September 7, 2019

September 7, 2019

May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

September 23, 2023

September 23, 2023

Serene Sunsets viewed around the Red Lake area:

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June 25, 2019

June 25, 2019

May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020

September 17, 2023

September 17, 2023

Fiery Sunsets viewed around the Red Lake area:

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June 16, 2019

June 16, 2019

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

January 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

Moody Sunsets viewed around the Red Lake area:

21.12.2024 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL...note to self: wear your reading glasses. πŸ€ͺ

21.12.2024 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cute Doggy πŸ˜ƒ

21.12.2024 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
10/16/2023

10/16/2023

10/16/2023

10/16/2023

10/16/2023

10/16/2023

One must always tread slowly and respectfully around wildlife. I came upon this female Elk while hiking in the outskirts of the Red Lake area close to sunset. So beautiful!

21.12.2024 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red Lake area

Red Lake area

Red Lake area

Red Lake area

Red Lake area

Red Lake area

The hidden prickly pear cactus (October 11, 2023):

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Well stated!

21.12.2024 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL...! True. πŸ€ͺ

20.12.2024 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

18.12.2024 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Porthos and Jax 01/13/24

Jax's First Winter: Jax was adopted on 01/10/24. The night before 01/13/24, it lightly snowed. Porthos and Jax love playing in the snow! ❄️

18.12.2024 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So cute...!

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Love the "Young and Foolish" post.

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