Poker Pool Time, Some Puzzling, Happy Hour & WINDS!

Park Place Rv Park

On Monday, Feb. 16th there was a dream still filtering around in my rattled brain when I woke at 6:30. Gibbs was beside me in bed so I knew they'd been up and out already. Didn't hear a thing, just the way I like it. Got my usual face wash, "I love you too, Gibbs".

Good morning!
Tempestuous sky this morning.

Bill was almost ready to go to the field by the time I came downstairs after washing and dressing. He knew it was going to be windy day so wanted to try for an early flight before that happened. I finished my tea and took Gibbs for a walk around 8:30. It felt chilly so I was happy I chose my fleece jacket.

A couple of varieties here of
the Desert Sunflower.
Love how Gibbs looks like he's smelling the 'roses'.
He's actually checking pee mail underneath.

I prepped my to-go mug and walked over at 9:15 for our pool game. Only 5 of us today, we missed Linda! We finished up at noon and Bette and I tied for the win! I'm not usually anywhere near the top.......3rd is the best I've done this winter, I think. We had fun, as usual, and parted ways for lunch.

At the Ice Cream Social yesterday,
I had chosen this puzzle.
It was nice that a few others sorted the
border and flipped the pieces!

I had some cabbage stew for lunch and put the rest in the freezer. It's probably enough for 3 or 4 more meals. Bill didn't get home until 1 so made himself a sandwich. I went to the clubhouse for a little over an hour and worked on the next puzzle. A lot of blue in this water scene so it should be a challenge.😉

I managed to get the border,
except for one piece, finished and
start on the inside. This will be
a fun one!

I was back home at a bit before 3 waiting for guests to arrive for Happy Hour. Tom, Deb, Ken and Kim were very obliging, sitting under our canopy with the wind flapping the 2 sides Bill had put in place. When it got uncomfortable, we moved out to the patio mat. Not as warm but it was nicer.

At Happy Hour, we started under the
canopy but the sides flapping were annoying.
Look at that dusty mess out in the desert
not far at all from the park.

It is never a dull moment when we are all together and we enjoy the company. My lime margarita was yummy but had to drink it slowly. They are 12.5% alcohol, so I might 'halving' my alottment. Tasty but a bit deadly. Funny  because we were all just talking about alcohol and its effects on us. LOL 

Gibbs' ears tell the wind story.
He's so good at H.H.

The pre-requisite Happy Hour
photo.

We had chicken thighs, mashed potatoes and mixed veggies for supper. I needed a good meal tonight. It has been a great day. Fun with friends throughout the whole day so we are grateful. This lifestyle is being very kind to us. 

A Sunday meal on a Monday.
Delicious!

We reached a very windy high of 72F/20C and before we came in for the night, Bill dropped the canopy down to its lowest level to protect it from the gusts. So far, the highest of 14.5 mph recorded here but a chance of 23 mph before the day is done. We believe it is the result of storms in certain areas of California. 

When we moved out to the patio,
Bill lowered the sides and before we came
inside, tucked the chairs underneath.
It is all safe now.
Good night!

I hope everyone remains safe.

Thank you for your visit.

A Late Celebration with Ice Cream!

Park Place RV Park

On Sunday, Feb. 15th I woke from another lovely sleep. Even Bill got his 8 hours last night! 6 1/2 hours in the hot sun will do that! It's all good, we all agree that it was a successful fun fly again this year and a great time to boot!

Good morning!
(this was last night's sunset)

Before we took the clothes over,
I slipped out and saw this.

We were all up by 6:30 this morning, sorting laundry and loading the machines before 7. Bill left for the field, he gets to fly today! 

And then this!

I looked after switching loads and bringing the folded clothes home all before 9. I love being done that early. 

And looking to the west.

It was nice to see one of the park guests has returned for a few nights. Georgia came in a few weeks (?) ago with her Class B and is a very pleasant addition. She walked into the laundry room as I was folding our clothes. Sadly, she'll be hip-hopping in and out and will miss our games.

My job today, after my tea and after taking Gibbs for his walk, was to dry mop and wash the floors. Norwex products to the rescue! Mop pads and water and I was done in 15 minutes. Okay, 20 tops. I took the rubber mats outside and washed them down too. 

I'm in my gravity chair,
in the sun. Gibbs is in my shadow.
Aaah, that sounds so sweet and sad
at the same time.💕

As the sun moved, so did my
little boy.

That's when I noticed how dirty the Weber Q was. Yeuch! So, it got a wash down as well as our lawn chair side tables. That's enough for today. I got washed and sat outside with Gibbs. He sat in the shade created by my gravity chair and the Suite. 

Bill likes the sweet icing that comes with
the pack.
I prefer cream cheese and butter.
Yummy.

I played my online word games and stretched out in the sun. Aaah, loving this! At noon, we came in and I prepared the 'dreaded' delicious Pillsbury cinnamon buns for lunch. Hmmm, Bill was late so I'll have to keep his warm if he doesn't soon arrive. By the time lunch was ready, he pulled in.

So, at Hobby Lobby I bought
these plain wooden cacti.
With distressed ink and quilling,
I think they look much improved!
I love them!

I had 2 of the buns, put 2 away for tomorrow and Bill had his 4 waiting for him. I went back outside to sit in the sun and read for an hour while he slept. What a gorgeous day! The winds are picking up but we still reached 76F/22C again today. The clouds moved in and out all day.

Sue dished up ice cream with
or without bananas and
we added our own toppings.

At 4 o'clock, we walked over to the clubhouse and met about 16 other guests for an Ice Cream Social. Sue and Fred, as park managers, provided ingredients for banana splits, sundaes and all the fixins'. It was a really nice late afternoon treat. At home we had bacon and eggs as a follow up around 6. 

My banana split was just the right
amount.

This has been a great day, however when I took Gibbs for his afternoon walk, I inadvertently removed my camera icon from my home page on my Samsung phone. Duh! Google isn't very helpful but I'll keep trying to get it back. (and I did! It was in the 'hidden' apps.)

And so ends another lovely day.
Good night.

Bill is finishing a post on his blog. Check it out here.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by!