By Ted Grussing This was a truly fun day … gem cutting and other stuff this morning … some photo work and late afternoon it was up to the airport. Purpose? None really needed, but I wanted to give my new GoPro a try and also take my friend Doug up for some great aerial photography opportunities. Doug got a lot of great shots and the GoPro performed very well and not having read the instructions yet I feel pretty good about that. I mounted the GoPro on the turtle deck on centerline just behind and between us and pretty…
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Cottonwood AZ (February 11, 2015) – Kick up your heels and make new friends at the Cottonwood Contra Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21st. Dance to the LIVE music by Just Desserts, the house band for Flagstaff contra dances, with calling by Kari Usher. Come alone or with friends, no experience or partner needed! The pre-dance lesson begins at 6:30, with dancing from 7:00 until 10:00. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing; snacks to share are always appreciated. Cottonwood Civic Center is at 805 N. Main Street, Old Town Cottonwood. Donations are $9 per dancer and $7 for students. Contact Mark Alexander…
Sedona AZ (February 11, 2015) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 9, 10, and 11. The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson. Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent Anglo settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”.
Sedona AZ (February 11, 2015) – At its January 15th 2015 Board meeting the Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) Board of Trustees elected officers for the next 1-2 years. Because this is the first year for these new officer terms, two officers were elected to two-year terms and two officers were elected to one-year terms. The intent is to create greater continuity in the leadership of KSB.
By Ted Grussing … I spent a few hours this evening watching “Cosmos” and thought, darn, I need to do another astro composite tonight. I searched and searched, tried numerous combinations and nothing seemed to have the feel or look that I wanted and all ended up in the bit bucket. Then I remembered some shots I took when I was back in California last summer and in particular a new tunnel on Hwy 1 up the coast from Half Moon Bay … think it opens to the southern end of Pacifica. It is either the longest or next to…
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2015) – This year the Sedona Open Studios Tour will be Friday –Sunday, April 24, 25 and 26. The event is an annual celebration of the arts and artists in the greater Verde Valley, which this year includes Cornville and Cottonwood. This non-profit, artist-run event provides thousands of visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists and gain a firsthand view of their creative processes. The Open Studios Tour has been deemed a Signature Event in the Verde Valley by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. The event is funded entirely by artist participation fees and community…
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(February 9, 2015) The most important decision the [Sedona] City Council members will make during their term will be their choice of our next city manager. I was a bit concerned about some of the wording in the brochure that the Council sent out to prospective candidates. “It is expected that the new city manager will be strong in economic development and have a high financial acumen including budgeting in a sales-tax driven environment, alternative funding mechanisms and long-term debt issuance.”
By Ted Grussing … ‘twas a fun weekend flying, working on the plane, and the highlight was twofold; Saturday afternoon attending a birthday party for Anthony’s daughter Olivia who just turned 3 and today getting to spend some time talking with the crews of Apache AH64 gunships that had stopped in Sedona after a thirty day exercise in the Mojave desert. There were four of the Apaches and two Chinook troop transport helicopters … very cool and Olivia got to meet the crew and be right up there with the helicopters … she loves them. These Apaches were equipped with…
By Warren Woodward, Sedona Resident(February 7, 2015) – A massive corruption scandal is unfolding at the California Public Utilities Commission, and very revealing emails have been released. Amongst other utility issues, the scandal involves “smart” meters. Are we experiencing similar corruption at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)? In the attached letter to the ACC I give some reasons why we could be experiencing that, and I ask the FBI to investigate.
By Ted Grussing Had a really great day and finished some projects by midafternoon … the temperature was in the low 70’s … the day was sunny … I ended up back in Mariah and was airborne a few minutes before 5PM. On one of my last flights up to the peaks I noticed that Rogers Lake had a lot of snow on it and it looked like some water or ice too. Given the warm weather we have been having the last few days it seemed like a good opportunity to see if I could get the reflections of…
Sedona AZ (February 6, 2015) – “Hi! I am Boss, and I am a GREAT 4 year old male Rottweiler. I am sweet and LOVE to run and play. I get along with other dogs and love people. Am I your new best friend? I promise to make you proud if you bring me home! You can see more pictures of me here.” TIME FOR A GOOD DEED! Volunteer at the Humane Society of Sedona. Lots of great choices of things to do- walk a dog, pet a cat, greet visitors, become an Adoption Counselor, or help at one of our…
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (February 6, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause!
By Ted Grussing … one of the things I enjoy about flying during the monsoons are watching the storm cells as they roam around the plateau drenching some areas and leaving others dry. I took this shot last August and there are several storm cells dumping rain near Flagstaff … I stayed dry … I think. On the horizon left to right (not including the one on the far left, don’t know about it) you have Sitgreaves Mountain, Kendrick Peak, the San Francisco peaks partially obscured by rain and Mt. Elden also partially obscured by rain.
Sedona AZ (February 5, 2015) – Alison Anton, clairvoyant medical intuitive presents ‘A Call for Love – Finding True Healing Under Illness and Pain’ workshop to help participants recognize the soul’s true need underneath symptoms of fear, pain and vulnerabilities. There are two kinds of love. The first is the pure, eternal, true love that extends from the Mind of God to the heart of all creation. The second is a call for love in the form of fear, pain, and illness. Experience the body as a divine container for Spirit and learn to work with pain and illness as a…
A Weekend of Self-Exploration in Sedona, AZ • Feb 20–22, 2015 Sedona AZ (February 5, 2015) – The Awakening of Love is a gentle and unique 2 ½ day workshop designed to shake the dust off your heart and give you a taste of your authentic self… to discover and transcend the internal barriers we’ve set for ourselves and live in greater joy and freedom.