I heard Bill getting up around 6 on
Saturday, Feb. 2nd but I still felt like snuggling under the covers.
It certainly wasn’t because of a cool night, as no heater was necessary last night
for sleeping. Even for those of us who are ‘warm’ sleepers. It was 61F when I
did get up an hour later. We have a street light right at the back corner of
our site, which is nice, but other than that, it was still very dark.
This is looking out our front door |
When it lightened up considerably, I
headed out in capris, my hoody and vest. What a lovely morning and there were
no winds yet. By the time I got ¾ of the way around, I felt a few spits of rain
but still trucked on since I had my hood to put up if I needed to. We aren’t
sure what kind of day this is going to be but first thing, we need to head into
Fry’s for the mainstays that we are either out of or soon to be out of.
Clouds made for a darker morning but the camera flash made it darker still |
When I returned, Bill was outside setting
Weber up and putting our solar lights out around our patio. We both walked over
to check on Pat around 8 to hear that she was a wee bit better but still not
over the earache. I’d tried offering a few suggestions but she really needed
some good ear drops and probably just more rest, out of the wind. We agreed
with Rob to meet in an hour to go shopping.
My oatmeal |
Bill's poached eggs |
I warmed up a cup of steel cut
oatmeal for myself and made Bill a couple of poached eggs on his last 2 crusts
of bread. Hard times!!! Bread was on the list. Rob rode into town with us and
we all got the basics today. A commenter on yesterday’s post reminded me that
Wednesday is Senior’s Day so we’ll all go in and really stock up.
Pretty things on my walk this morning |
Some trees are so 'shapely' |
At the back corner of the park, there is an upper level I'm looking down over the lower homes |
As it says - "Humbug" |
I made myself a coffee when we
returned and got the vacuum out. The Suite needed a good cleaning so all floors
got spiffed up. Tough life, it took all of 10 minutes. I joined Bill outside with my book and we talked shop. You
know, finances, shopping and things to do this week. Rob popped over on his way
for a walk and we discussed the typical park wifi woes. We have been good using
our hotspot, that we’re not fretting about the poor connection. Maybe in the
clubhouse and office area it is better.
Truer words were never spoken? |
The thought crossed my mind to hit
the pool and hot tub this afternoon but with the winds and clouds, it isn’t
appealing to me so much now. Rob told me that there were 2 puzzles on the go in
the clubhouse so that was my afternoon plan. I don’t know how I missed them
when I was out for my walks but I’d certainly take advantage! Soon after, I
took my phone and a bottle of water and walked back to the Clubhouse by the
pool.
The seating area at the pool for happy hours or for listening to the afternoon music |
A better picture of the pool without any occupants |
Dog park for Clemson if he could ever stop sniffing long enough to enjoy it! haha |
There were 2 tables each with an
ongoing puzzle. One was very tough looking but it was unattended. The other one
was child’s play and an older man was working on it while his wife sat waiting.
I appreciate that because of Mom who can now only feel confident working on
smaller puzzles with larger pieces. Kudos to her at 92! I worked on it alone
and then with another pleasant lady for a while before heading for home a
couple of hours later.
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Shuffleboard, Curling, Pickle ball courts |
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Putting practice and horseshoes |
When I returned, I joined him in my
recliner and we both read and dozed. I took Clemson for a long windy walk
around the block feeling completely wind-blown by the time we got back. The
winds had been gusting to 26 mph over the last hour and our Suite was rocking
on occasion. At 5:45 Bill lit the Weber Q and began grilling farmer’s sausage
for supper. It was a slap-it-together supper tonight. He wasn’t overly hungry
with the cold and we didn’t want potatoes again.
Pussy-muck as Bill calls this type of supper He had toast, I avoided the extra carbs tonight |
I opened 2 cans, something I seldom
do unless we’re having chili. Brown beans and diced tomatoes. I made a couple
of pieces of toast for Bill because ‘stuff a cold, starve a fever’ has been
well rehearsed over my growing years. It wasn’t fancy but it tasted good and it
was indeed fast. We were finished eating and dishes before 7. I plugged away at
finishing my post before we sat and relaxed for the evening. We had programs to
watch that were recorded on our PVR.
It certainly wasn't a desert sunset tonight Good night from Sundance |
It has been a good first day in the
park and we look forward to many more. I hope you’ve had a good day too.
Thank you for your visit.
Tell Pat to try a bit of cotton in her ear on windy days. Bill's a trooper out there cooking in the wind with a man cold. Sounds like you had an enjoyable day. Keep on enjoying!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. I suggested that on Friday night after supper. She said that helped. But for when she's outside it wouldn't hurt either.
DeleteI asked Bill if he was bbq'ing in the wind and yup, he trooped through it. Luckily sausage only takes 15 minutes. :)
Sounds like you had a some what similar day weather wise. The wind was with us and the rain joined the party around 5:30. Sorry to hear Pat's earache is still with her and Bill has a cold never fun to not feel well. Hopefully, they both will be feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteLooking at your pictures it looks like you have some great spots and are in a very nice park. Enjoy!
We figured our weather was about the same. The morning spits didn't amount to anything but it did rain after supper for a while.
DeleteThere is certainly lots to do here once we could get these two feeling better.
A nice park and the area around the pool is nice we went for HH and some music when we were there, but there was not seats left. Hope Pat and Bill are soon feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to spending time back at the pool.
DeleteThanks George.
You've got to love those full hookups!! Nice park ... I LOVE the doggie park!! Yup a piece of cotton in the ear helps in the wind.
ReplyDeleteWe do love the hookups after 2 1/2 weeks dry. The doggie park looks like a fun romping area for pooches.
DeleteThere seems to be a lot of areas for activity if people want to get involved. The pool looks really inviting! I would likely spend some time at the putting green and the horseshoe pits as well ;-).
ReplyDeleteLots to do and we'll get there when these two are feeling better.
DeleteThe pool is lovely and huge hot tub! I figured you would like the putting green, I'll have to try it too. :)
Last week they had karaoke here at the park. While we were there my friend and I enjoyed working on a puzzle. I love doing them. We stay so busy and when we aren't I try to take advantage of a little cleaning and taking care of things around here. I hope Bill and Pat feel better soon. Earaches are no fun - had lots of them as a child. My sister just asked me if I could get ear drops for that purpose in MX, but I haven't checked that out yet. Something to think about if you are close enough to go over.
ReplyDeleteThere is karaoke on Saturday nights but we're not keen on them. Especially if we have to pay to get in!
DeleteI'll mention to Rob and Pat about ear drops in Mexico, we're going tomorrow for dental work.
If you buy an Instant Pot you will love how it easy it is to make Steel Cut Oats, you dump everything in the pot and walk away, three minutes later, plus time for the steam to naturally release, and they are done!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! You've sold me!! They take forever on the stove!
DeleteWelcome back to Yuma. Enjoy your visit.
ReplyDeleteYour blurker from last year. Vickie
Not sure blurker spelled correctly.
Hi Vickie! Thank you for your comment, we love Yuma. Yes, blurker. :)
DeleteCome find us in Sundance. Site #302.
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