The Miller tent out on the 5 acre corner of town. Quite comfortable and novel. And enjoyed until the scare about the Colorado river overflowing and the danger of it flooding the Imperial Valley. Then the fun was all over and fear filled our souls
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A black-and-white, rectangular photograph depicts a large, open-sided structure with a thatched or brush-covered roof supported by a wooden post-and-beam frame. Underneath the shelter, several domestic items are visible, including a dark striped rug or textile hanging at the back, a small table, and various containers. Two figures are positioned under the structure: one person is seated further back, and another stands toward the right side. The ground is dry and dusty, with a few small shrubs or plants scattered around. In the far distance, the horizon is flat and unobstructed. The photograph is mounted on a larger light-colored rectangular card, and a color calibration strip and a ruler are visible at the very bottom edge of the digitized frame. The text "The Miller tent out on the 5 acre corner of town. Quite comfortable and novel. And enjoyed until t..." appears in white above the image within the digital interface. Image description generated by AI (Gemini 3.0 Fast) and reviewed, January 2026 .
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