No Valentine Earrings? No Problem! Night Flying

Park Place RV Park

It was 6:15 on Friday the 13th of Feb. when I heard Gibbs and Bill wake up. Yay! No reason to get up at any given time. So, I rolled over and dropped back off until almost 7:30. I've been having quite the dreams lately, just wish I could remember them. They've been good ones, lots of family involved.

Good morning!

Stephanie's cute little rv
looks lonely with no close
neighbours.

Bill left for the field under a cloudy, gray looking sky. I think at one point while getting dressed, he said 'there's the rain'. There were about 10 drop marks on Black Beauty. That's it. She's already a dirty mess so it doesn't matter. 🤷‍♀️

My Hike Footwear order arrived!
I'm excited that both Bill and I
now have earth 'boots' to protect
our ankles.
Not cheap but we're worth it.

I took Gibbs for a walk after my shower and actually was back into jeans again! LOL I was rather enjoying the shorts and skirts. Today just feels cooler because there is dampness in the air. We are still forecasted to reach 69F/19C. 

It was pretty quiet at the pilot stations
when we arrived around 5.

Bill likes the early opportunity to
get a couple of flights in.
Bet you can't see his plane out there.
Look at the bottom of the clouds,
just a dot.

I knew we were in for a pretty evening
sunset.

Bill was home early from the field; everything is ready for their night flying and prepared for their big Fun Fly tomorrow. The weather should be perfect for everyone so I hope it is a great turnout. 

Now I have Valentine's earrings.

I decided - since I didn't have any red earrings for Valentines - to make myself a pair. Kind of handy, right? So, they whipped up rather quickly and I decided to continue with earrings in colours that I don't already have. Yes, I'm a matchy matchy kind of gal.

Not all planes are big.
This little guy was so cute but
sadly he crashed on landing.
No problem, he can be glued back together!

We had lunch and my boys dozed while I started today's post. Bill met Tommy at the field for a final touch up, I can't remember what they did, and when he returned I had my cup of tea and took Gibbs for his walk. 

Playing with the sunset.

At 5, Bill and I went to the field. I took snacks because I knew I'd get hungry. My pilot had 2 flights while still light and then one long 25 minute flight with his Radaint sail plane, all lit up once darkness descended. I couldn't get good pictures on my phone or in his camera.  Darn!

After the sunset, looking
down the row of spectators.
by the end of the evening all of the spots
were filled.

There were so many spectators tonight! We couldn't believe it! It was a gorgeous evening, after the sunset I donned my warm poncho and was toasty. Nice to see Tom and Deb, as well as Jim and Bill's fellow pilots. I haven't been out all season, maybe once. 

We left for home around 7:40. More snacking but with cheese this time. 😉 It was a great day, and will be a busy one tomorrow. 

Good night!

Thank you for your visit.  

A Spurt in the Office

Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Feb. 12th Bill and I stepped back into the role for the day. Helping Fred and Sue out so they had a day off. we woke to a somewhat cloudy sky but it soon cleared out. After a half grapefruit and a cup of tea for breakfast, I readied for the day.

Good morning!

Bill and Gibbs went out on the cart to check things in the park. As hosts and managers, they look for water leaks for the most part and make themselves visible to the guests. I'd say our faces are well-known here now and everyone is friendly to everyone. 😊

This morning, Bill went back
at the palm trees.

I walked over to the clubhouse and unocked the appropriate doors and turned lights on throughout. There is one rv expected in today and no departures, so a quiet day for the most part. I was able to work on the puzzle through the morning.

After a sandwich for lunch, Bill dozed and Gibbs sat behind me, keeping watch. 🐕 Bill has been busy trimming the palm tree after doing a bit of research on the proper technique to do that. He does like to earn his keep and Fred and Sue are quite pleased.

The puzzle is done.

I returned to the clubhouse and by 1:30 our new reservation had arrived and Bill had them in their place. He deserved the afternoon off! Mine was quiet so I finished the puzzle by 2:30 and sat quietly beside the phone in case it rang.

A mixture of sun and clouds
most of the day.
By evening, it felt like rain.

That was a bit boring so at 3:00 I uncovered the pool table and took a few shots, I need all the practice I can get! I 'played' 3 games against myself and won them all! Woohoo! It passed the time and before 4, I swept the floors down the back hall, into the common bathroom, shower and laundry.

Gibbs walks so far and then stops
to decide which way next. 
Silly goofball.

Backing up the daily system and locking up was the last thing I do before walking home. It was very warm in the Suite after being in a cooler clubhouse so I took Gibbs for a short walk and we sat outside together until 5:30. Bill suggested a quick, easy supper so mac & cheese did the trick.

He had no night flying tonight because they will be hosting night flying on Friday night instead. I went to Games Night with the ladies at 6. Another fun evening playing Yahtzee. Again, I didn't lose but I didn't win. Who says 3rd place is hard to take? 😂

These clouds were hovering.

I was home by 8:30 and watched a bit of tv with Bill until bedtime. It has been a great day, 79F/24C and we may have a bit of precipitation tomorrow. 

Love these memories.
Feb. 13th, 2020
at Yuma Lakes RV Resort
visiting Sharon and Jim Mohl.
Ken, Kim, Keith, Bill & I.
Great times.
Good night!

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