Tucson Estates Ii (Tucson, AZ)
By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ Looking for a meal ~ Not many mammals are as adaptable to their environment as the Coyote.  You'll find it from Panama in Central America all the way north to Alaska.  Central Park in New York City boasts a population. Our backyard in the community of Tucson Estates II is a frequent haunt of these singing dogs.  This young female wandered up out of the wash (that's arroyo to you Texans) to see what she might find.  It took her a few minutes to figure out that she wasn't going to find a meal at the Jones's, and she moved off through the neighbor's yard and back into the wash. ~ Still looking ~ Coyotes are the reason that we limit our pet selection to the fish in our pond.  Domestic pets, especially smaller dogs and cats, are no match for a coyote, which sees them as just another coupl...
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ The Day After Christmas, 2010 ~ Looking west from Tucson Mountain Park Looking west at the glow of the setting sun, I couldn't help but admire the yellows and oranges painting our Tucson skies.  This is a magical time of day in Tucson.  While the east coast is hunkering down under blizzard conditions, with more than 1,500 flights cancelled today, it was 60 degrees as the sun faded into the west. Then I turned toward the south, and instead of orange and yellow, the southern sky was painted deep rose.  I knew you'd need a break from the snow.  Here it is. EDIT:  In the spirit of full disclosure, here's our forecast for the week between Christmas and New Years: (You might not want to schedule your golf game for Wednesday or Thursday...)  LOL (Thanks to REALTOR Doreen McPherson of Tempe ...
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ Baboquivari framed by saguaros ~ Tucson Estates II A view from Tucson Mountain Park In the far distance, that shark-tooth-shaped mountain peak is Baboquivari.  It's located about 60 miles west of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Indian Nation. In the mid-ground of the photo is my community, Tucson Estates II.  You can see that we're surrounded on three sides by this pristine desert eco-system.  Especially now, this is wonderful hiking weather! The antidote for snow If the cold and damp are getting to you, you might want to consider a second home here in Arizona.  Prices are phenomonal, and rates are still very low.  Give me a call!  (520) 349-9090 _____________________ I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson Mortgage Lender. NMLS #223495SUNSTREET MORTGAGE llc ~ Correspondent Mortgage B...
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ Christmas Cactus on Christmas Day ~ Golden Gate Mountain and Bren Mountain in the background ~ Saguaro Sentinel with Snow ~ Pusch Ridge in the Catalina Mountains, Oro Valley, AZ _____________________ I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson Mortgage Lender. NMLS #223495SUNSTREET MORTGAGE llc ~ Correspondent Mortgage BankOffices (AZ) Mesa, Tucson, Sierra Vista, Nogales, and Albuquerque, NM. (I don't copyright my photos anymore. I use them mostly for blogging and creating greeting cards for friends and clients.) Right click on an image, copy and use it! Click the Send Out Cards logo below.  Send a real card to someone you love.  (Card and postage are free ~ on me. Thanks for reading my blog.)
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ December Morning After Rain ~ Golden Gate Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, AZ December rains set in motion everything the desert needs for a spectacular Spring wildflower show.  Nowhere else in these United States have I seen such an expression of joy at the arrival of the rain.  We love when it rains. The combination of rain on the desert floor, early morning sunshine and cool temperatures in the 50s set the stage for the photo above, on the perimeter of our little community, Tucson Estates II.  Of course, we sometimes (not very often) do get snow if cold temps push their way this far south.  The snow may last for a long time ~ perhaps several hours ~ before the desert sun melts it away.  :) ~ Saguaro Sentinel with Snow ~ Pusch Ridge in the Catalina Mountains, Oro Valley, A...
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ Mule Deer Twins ~ Living with wildlife I've posted about these two twice since they made their first appearance in my backyard in the spring.  I don't see them often, but I'm sure they're never far away.  The mother somehow broke her right rear leg just above the hoof last fall, and we weren't hopeful that she would survive the winter.  She did, though, and these good looking 10 month olds are hers. Tucson Estates II Our little community, Tucson Estates 2, is surrounded on three sides by Tucson Mountain Park, which in turn abuts Saguaro National Park (west) to the north. This corridor of unspoiled desert supports all sorts of wildlife, and we're the happy beneficiaries of Nature's panorama. I took these two photos (above) this afternoon at 4:30 p.m., just before driving into Tucson M...
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By Mike Jones, Mike Jones NMLS 223495
(SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) )
~ Twins in the backyard ~ Living on the edge of Tucson Mountain Park is an adventure!  These two are this year's fawns, and they still have a little of their camo coloring.  You can't see it in the photo above, but check out the fading light spots on this little guy on the right.  He's not ten feet from our back ramada! If you're looking for a Tucson home, I don't believe you could find a more beautiful setting than you'll find in Tucson Estates II.  We're surrounded on three sides by Tucson Mountain Park, which in turn abuts Saguaro National Park West.  Google it: Tucson Estates II. Come be our neighbor!  Check out our neighborhood, Tucson Estates II.   _____________________ I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson Mortgage Lender. NMLS #223495SUNSTREET MORTGAGE llc ~ Correspondent M...
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