Monthly Archives: September 2009

White Sands Balloon Invitational, Sunday, Sep. 20, 2009

Posted on September 27, 2009 by desertfoothills7

  Sunday dawned a very beautiful day!!  I went out front of the house for only about a half hour. I didn’t see any special shapes, but sure saw plenty of others.  We have had them fly over the house, but none … Continue reading →

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White Sands Balloon Invitational Saturday 19 Sep 09

Posted on September 26, 2009 by desertfoothills7

Approximately 52 hot air balloons participated in the 18th. Annual White Sands Balloon Invitational September 19 and 20, 2009.  Half launched from White Sands National Monument and half from various locations around Alamogordo, NM. The following morning, they switched around.    … Continue reading →

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Praying Mantis Part II

Posted on September 22, 2009 by desertfoothills7

Well, back to praying mantis………. For comparison purposes, I am first posting some photos of a praying mantis I took in September last year.  Unknown to me, it was in the grass below the tree.  When I threw some water … Continue reading →

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Praying Mantis Part I

Posted on September 20, 2009 by desertfoothills7

This is my very first blog entry ever so I hope I don’t make too many boo boos.  As some of you know, I have always had a fascination for Praying Mantis – among other things.  The pictures I will share … Continue reading →

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