Saturday, February 28, 2026

Things Can Change Just Like That!

Park Place Rv Park

I was actually up and out of bed by 7:15 on Saturday, Feb. 28th. That's earlier than my last 3 or 4 or 5 days! I wasn't required to be at the office until 9 but I don't like the 'pre-work' wait time. If we have to be somewhere, I'd rather just go early.

Good morning!

We had breakfast together, Bill had cereal and I had a couple of teaspoons of the yogourt stuff (😏) I get here. If it was actual full fat yogourt like back home, I would be full longer. That's where my creamy tea with coconut oil steps up to the plate.

Another hot day ahead so we closed windows and set the a/c to 75F/23C. Bill and Gibbs went on their park rounds, at which he said the little guy was very good. It's an important task for him, you know! I opened up the clubhouse doors and laptop in the office.

A few wispy clouds aren't going to
cool it off much.

Fred was reading electric meters this morning so Sue entered those into the system and I helped by stapling the print outs to a new March calendar. It is better to be busy than just sit there and watch her work. The next few days will be busy with guests coming in to make payment.

No arrivals or departures were scheduled for today but that changed around 10:30 when a new reservation came in for a week. They will arrive this afternoon. This is the time of year when rv'ers are starting the trek home so need stopovers.

I actually loved this puzzle!

I worked on the puzzle until noon and after lunch knew that it would be done today. I took some quilling over to work on my St. Patrick's decoration. With the puzzle done, that's exactly what I did. The office was pretty quiet for the rest of the day until 2:15 when our new guests arrived.

Then, at 3:45, it was like the gates opened and 4 more wanted to pay their electric bills. It is nice that they are on top of their debts but why wait until almost closing? Denise, well (enough said) called at 2:30 but had to have a shower, had to eat and walked in at 4. 😟 She's leaving tomorrow so I obliged.

Say goodbye!

These things happen and just when things seem quiet, everything can change. Kind of like life, right? 😂 We closed up shop soon after and walked back to the cool Suite. It is nice in the clubhouse but outside was like an oven with no breeze. Oh well, it is Quartzsite, Az and almost March.

Oh, I think a pretty sunset is in
order again.

We hit a high of 95F/32C and although 'HOT', not humid. We're quite happy with our choices, one being in a park with a/c! For supper, we used inside appliances to make shrimp and fries. I made some coleslaw for on the side and all was good. 

Before supper I love the
way this turned out.

It has been a busy evening since we closed up the office. Three calls with guests on the back row with no power........one other for a reservation for - tonight but would not be here before dark. Fred and Bill were out for an hour trying to fix things with eventual success. 

This was good beer battered shrimp.
None of that breaded stuff.
A nice supper!

This was a good day with another hot one on the way tomorrow. Last day of this short month and our spring month starts tomorrow. 

After supper.
Good night!

Thank you for dropping around. 

Friday, February 27, 2026

Puzzling, Happy Hour in the Desert, Bonfire, Birthday

Park Place RV Park

On Friday, Feb. 27th it was yet another sleep in morning for me. After Bill left for the field, I had my tea and hopped in the shower. Gibbs was ready for a walk so off we went. It was 9:30 and already starting to heat up. My hair was dry in minutes!

Good morning!
This is last night's picture
as I walked to the clubhouse at 6.

I should have moved just a titch
to get the sun perfectly situated on
the magic wand.
This was this morning.

I walked over to work on the puzzle for a couple of hours and was pleased to see that Renee had some of the middle section done. She is a night owl and I'm a morning person so between us we'll get this done. I'm thinking tomorrow the last piece will drop into place.

Top picture shows what
Renee did last night.
Bottom pictures shows my
contribution today.
We both did good!

Bill and I had lunch together, egg salad sandwiches, and it was very good. I worked on a quilling project, using one of the pieces I bought at the Salvation Army store. It's for St. Patrick's Day so I have a few days to work on it. I tested the new crimping tool and love the effects!

I love what my crimper does with
one of my paper strips. So easy!

We arrived at the Roadrunner
group by 3.

The clouds opening up for the moon.

At 2:30, we left Gibbs at home in the cool Suite and drove out for Happy Hour with the Roadrunner Gang. There's a name for ya! We had a great time, sitting in the shade of Ken and Kim's Journey and it was 5:30 when we packed up our chairs and cooler and left.

My little remote brought smiles
to everyone.
What a great picture of everyone.

Leaving the blm for home.

A burger wrapped tortilla.

Bill grilled burgers and although it wasn't easy to give up the bun, I had mine in a tortilla. They were both messy but tasty. With no dishes to do by hand, I left my boys and walked over to join the group at the bonfire. 

Walking over to the bonfire
at 6, the sun disappeared.

Fred had a great fire going. We didn't need it for the heat but it was a beautiful evening all the same. It was fun to see Gibbs and Bill walking over to us all and of course, our little ham had to greet each and every one in attendance. He knew where his Mom was though. ❤️

Another group meets at the
fire pit.

I left around 8 after chatting with William (site 22) about Los Algodones. He's full of queries since it is his first time here and I'm purposely writing his name so I'll remember him in the fall. Bill can help me provide him and his wife, Laurie, with hopefully some helpful tips.

Stephanie grilled a Bratwurst.
A couple of others made Smores.
I was full so needed nothing.

I finished my blog while Bill watched a movie and Gibbs stretched out on the floor. It has been a hot day and a great one. I want to wish my 3rd oldest biological grandson a very happy 16th birthday. Nathan, I hope this was a wonderful day for you!

No longer this wide-eyed little 1 year old
waiting for his cake.

Happy 16th Birthday!

We reached 92F/30C all under incredibly blue skies. I hope you enjoyed your day too.

Good night!

Thank you for stopping by.