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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

{Scottsdale Arizona's Skyline Solar}

While driving to The Boulders, we did pass some impressive solar carport structures on N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale Arizona. That looked really neat and just imagine with those high temperatures how 'cool' it will be to get into your car. So back home I did some research because in our town, right here in Dublin, we do have a company that produces Photovoltaic Solar Power Panels. The company is from Germany and is called MAGE SOLAR USA. This company no longer exists...
 Jewish Community Center, Scottsdale, AZ ←click it and you can enlarge photo # 4 which I used here above. This is the Scottsdale Arizona Skyline Solar we saw when passing by.
Yep, this is the one we drove past, I googled it and it sure shows the Going Solar: JCC Scottsdale, AZ ←click it. 
For such a sunny state as Arizona it is of course no surprise to find that AZ Top in Nation for Solar Energy… ←click it.
Here above you also can see that the Arizona State University is having a huge parking space that has solar panels installed!
Both of us were very impressed with Arizona!
Clean energy and in general very clean environment.
Kudos to female Governor Jan Brewer

Related links:
{Lunch at The Boulders A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Carefree, Arizona} | previous post by me
{1987 Scottsdale Arizona versus 2014} | previous post by me


Sunday, November 16, 2014

{French Bernardaud Votive Roses}

Lovely gift item this French Bernardaud Votive Roses, and again available at my on line Boutique:
 Mariette's Back toBasics
Had to bring it outside, for better light... 
Of course, Bernardaud does create far better photos of it, this from when its votive is lit...
Lovely Bouquet of Roses!
Really hard to capture its beauty!
We do have one ourselves and it is almost fairy like when it is lit at night...
Bernardaud Limoges - France
Bernardaud started in 1863
Bernardaud Limoges Votive Lights click it
In the worlds of French decor and art, Bernardaud is considered a symbol of elite refinement and luxury. A porcelain creation signed Bernardaud is always appreciated and recognized the world over.
The measurements are 4 IN - height: 2 ¾ IN or 11 cm and 7,5 cm.
Comes with booklet.
Sorry Sold out...
This is another Curved Porcelain Lithophane Night Light - Rose Petals  ←click it, that we have in our Rose Suite as a Night Light.
Don't you love such lights?

Related link:
Bernardaud US | link to company with also this very Bouquet of Roses Votive

Friday, November 14, 2014

{1880s Rawhide, Arizona - Western Town}

Most of you might recall RAWHIDE, ←(click it) the CBS TV show that ran from 1959 till 1966 in which Rowdy Yates got played by Clint Eastwood and Gil Favor, the trail boss, played by Eric Fleming...←click it.
We both did visit Rawhide, Arizona in 1986 and in 1987 during the before mentioned SPAWN MATE SYMPOSIUM where my husband Pieter lectured.
Back to RAWHIDE ←(click it)... on our final day in Arizona!
This is husband Pieter in 1986 when we went for Steak Dinner to Rawhide, during the above mentioned Symposium.
That's me in 1986...
Yes, this is us after we left The Boulders in Carefree, where we ate lunch. It is 15:45 o'clock in the afternoon and still 109°F or 43°C but it is very pleasant, due to the low humidity!
Rawhide, at Wild Horse Pass is about 15 miles south of Phoenix airport's rental car return; so quite convenient!
RAWHIDE...
Our nice weather is ending soon!
Beautiful Bronze Statues...
We arrived early for the 17:00 o'clock opening till 22:00 o'clock.
During weekends it opens at NOON!
Oh oh, they let me pass but threaten husband Pieter...
Those men look MEAN!
Pieter made it inside as well and here he stands in front of THE MOONSHINE ROOM...
This is how they did transport he BAD guys during the 1880s...
LOOK: This cannon featured in the motion picture WILD WILD WEST starring Will Smith...
There is even a real 1880s style blacksmith forge!
You can buy all kinds of gifts made with horse shoes and others.
Interesting to watch...
BUTTERFIELD STAGELINE
RAWHIDE, ARIZONA
On their website you can read: Our authentic replica allows guests to experience the majestic Sonoran Desert the way early settlers did. Your ride, guided by a trained mule team, meanders through Sonoran Desert trails.
Here you see the mules, waiting for the first passengers...
Pieter is studying the breaks on such an old wagon from the 1880s...
Rawhide Electric Chair...
Having a conversation with a cowboy in front of Rawhide's Jail.
Interesting stories!
Well, if you had to spend the night in jail, this is what you got...
Not quite comparable with the room that is waiting for us that evening at +Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport after we drop off our rental car!
The Sheriff is keeping a watchful eye on the jail corner!
Yep, this is how the doctor arrived with his horse or mule and all the necessary items in a wooden tool box.
To the left you see people entering the Steakhouse...
There even was a Mission and from here I say goodbye and thank you so much for joining us on our Arizona journey!
We flew home the next morning, on September 5.
Little did we know that on Monday, September 8, there would be severe flooding in the Phoenix area.
Flooding prompts Brewer to declare statewide emergency ←click to see why Governer Brewer had to declare this statewide emergency.
We felt so blessed for having had such great weather till the very end!

Related links:
RAWHIDE, ←click to hear Frankie Laine's theme song on YouTube
Rawhide Theme Song Lyrics
Title: "Rawhide"
Written By: "Ned Washington"
Performed By: "Frankie Laine"


Keep movin', movin', movin',
Though they're disapprovin',
Keep them doggies movin' Rawhide!

Don't try to understand 'em,
Just rope and throw and grab 'em,
Soon we'll be living high and wide.

My heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin',
Be waiting at the end of my ride.

Move 'em on, head 'em up,
Head 'em up, move 'em out,
Move 'em on, head 'em out Rawhide!

Set 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out,
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in Rawhide...


{Scenic 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona, Arizona} | previous post by me
{Humphreys Peak, a 12,000 footer in Arizona} | previous post by me

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