Monday, February 27, 2017

Cloudy Day, Mexico for Teeth Cleaning, Banana Bread, Some Rain Showers, Laundry and a Special Birthday Back in St. Thomas

Monday, Feb. 27th will be our last full day at Pilot Knob RV Resort for this winter. It is sad to leave it as we aren’t sure if it will offer us the services we want for next year. Although it is completely cloudy, it feels warm at 57F. Good day to sit tight if the rain is coming.
Thought I would catch the sunrise, but this is as far as it got before clouds moved in
also, because these leaves are closest, things are out of focus. 
Before I go any further, the special thing about today is that it is my youngest grandson, Nathan’s 7th birthday. I thought the little gapher was turning 8 but was soon corrected! Happy Birthday Nate!
Tried to reach him today but couldn't connect 


This morning we had plans to head to Los Algodones for teeth cleaning so I was up before 7 and in the shower. We had a bowl of oatmeal and cream and left Clemmy in charge again for a few hours. Nice to know that Suzie is close if we were delayed for any reason, she would look after the little bum.


We were at the border within 15 minutes, paid the $6 parking rate and into Mexico. Today I made sure I wore running shoes so I didn’t get the offer to shine my shoes. We walked at a good pace through the first vendors. “No thank you, no thanks, got one, don’t need it”.
On 2nd Street and Ave A we asked directions to 4th and Ave B. Once we knew our destination it was easy to zip in and out without too many questions. We were headed to Dr. Eva Urena’s office. We had about a 20 min. wait and by 10:30 we were both done. We got the Traditional Cleaning for $35 which was great and we were happy with the results.

Always thing we don't need
I wanted to pick up a couple more gifts for back home so haggled with a young vendor until we both agreed on a price. I’m getting better at it now that I know how they work. Just tell them you’ll check others out and the price suddenly drops!
We didn't visit the Purple Store
It only took about 10 minutes to get through the line and back to our truck. When we got home it was starting to spit but Bill took a load of darks up to the laundromat and I started making some banana bread. I’ve got bananas to use up and Bill won’t eat them fresh.



Tomorrow we are moving so the Suite needs to be vacuumed and dusted before we close it up. On a rainy day we don’t regret the time it takes inside doing this stuff. We also have the hitch itch and are anxious to move on now that the decision has been made.

For some reason, maybe the rainy day, we were tired enough to crawl up on the bed for a snooze. Bill can usually drop off any afternoon but not me. It didn’t take me long and I was out like a light for about an hour. I guess I needed it. When I got up, it was still spitting a bit but mild so I headed up to the library to work on the puzzle again.

Supper tonight was leftover ribs from last night. I will reheat them in the microwave/convection whichever it uses for that. The banana bread turned out as far as I can tell, it looks and smells good at least! I’m sure Bill was taste test it for me tonight before bed.


I hope you’ve had a good day, whether you got rain, sun or wind. Every day our feet touch the floor is a good day. 


Thank you for reading today. Your comments are always welcome.



12 comments:

  1. It was a perfect day to wrap up our stay here, see y'all in the morning and travel safe on down the road.

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    1. It was a good day even with the wet stuff, it was mild. You guys travel safe too!

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  2. Travel safe. Hope you manage to dodge the rain.

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    1. We have clear sunny skies today and as George says, a tail wind to push us down the road east.

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  3. I want that scared looking eagle. Wonder if they would notice my friends Smith and Wesson if we went to Mexico.

    Have a safe journey to your new home.

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    1. That eagle is popular, Bill loved him too. Ha ha, I think they would notice your friends, yes.

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  4. Patsy, glad your experience with Dr. Urena went well....it's always fun getting past all the 'street hawkers'.....they are quite persistent! Rained all day and into last night here on Rockhouse Road.....a nice rain day! Safe travels!

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    1. Thank you for the suggestion, for our cleaning I had her assistant and Bill needed to see Dr. Urena for some issues. Hope the rain stops for you soon.

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  5. First of all, your grandson is a cutie!
    So I have question about your teeth cleaning: How far out did you make your appointment?
    Hope by the time you read this you are all tucked in safe and sound at your new spot.

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    1. I'm late getting to this reply, sorry. Thank you, Nate is a cutie with his big blue eyes. We didn't make an appointment at all. We were there for 9 and asked how long to get in. He first said about 40 min. and then checked with the dental hygenist and she said 20 min. so we waited. We have a nice spot but no cell service to speak of.

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  6. We have drizzle here in Ontario as well but a comfortable +6 C. It looks as if March is coming in like a 'lamb' so does that mean we will get the 'Lion' at Months end? I guess we'll have to wait and see!

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    1. Don't like that combination, Lion at the beginning would be better for sure!

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