Wonderful Day, Quail Parties, Sun, Trail, Friends, Happy Hour

On Wednesday, Mar. 6^th I woke up with Clemson and noticed that Bill was already downstairs. It was around 6:30 when I got up and got dressed right away for my walk. Today my feet took me down towards the beach, across the sand, up the hills, along the gravel road and then back down to the beach again before walking up to our site. Bill was outside with his camera snapping pictures when I returned.

The sun and the clouds made for a beautiful sky

I made my tea and moved outside to sit while he began putting our solar lights away and the Weber wind screen. It was a lovely morning, even though only 48F, nice to sit out with a jacket at 8. We moved inside after an hour or so and I packed a few things away up in the bedroom. I made us each poached eggs on toast for breakfast and then Bill got washed and drove into Truth or Consequences for fuel. The prices are up but the cheapest place in town was the Route 66/Circle K at $3.03/gallon.

The gulls at play when I walked by

It's like the sky, I never tire of taking pictures of the lake

And good morning!
Notice the foggy mountains in the background
just lumbering there
Could be someone sleeping if you squint

I waited until he returned just before 11 and made us each a coffee that we enjoyed together outside. He had his book, David Baldacci’s The Whole Truth and I did some crocheting. Clemson came out for a short while and then I went for a walk with Pat. We decided to walk to the trail again behind Quail Run and Desert Cove so headed that way. We’ve heard warnings about rattlesnakes with the heat we are encountering so remained watchful once we hit the sandy areas.

A gorgeous sky for the camera

No Jack again today, I so wanted to introduce him to my buddy! Next time. We took our time walking, sitting for a while on the bench and snapping a very successful selfie before returning home to our sites. 

Breakfast

Bill and Rob were both out in the sun reading their books so we joined them at our own places. At 1 I put my bathing suit on and got out my lounge chair again. I’m not missing this day for sunning when I know we’re headed to cooler days.

Pat poses in her new hat

And I just pose

Our selfie today turned out first time!

Bill joined me in his chair and took his shirt off. Let’s soak up some rays. Our neighbours, Nolan and Gabby were packing up to move on down the line to another site they had reserved. It is so busy in here that when they booked yesterday to keep a site for a couple of nights, they couldn’t stay on the same one. We had a nice chat with Nolan, very ‘Patrick-like’ as in chatty and a cutie. My son learned at an early age to befriend his elders. I like that Nolan and Gabby did too.

A nice young couple making their way in the rv world too

He said it took him forever to blow up the boat
so just carted it down the row on the dolly

They left and at 2:30, Bill moved inside and I soon followed. We took our drinks and chairs over to Rob and Pat’s for Happy Hour today. And, of course, a selfie on our last day here. They have a beautiful spot with a perfect view of the lake and I’m very happy about that. They will come back , methinks. 😊 We chatted about our former home and their present one back in Ontario, dispersing of furniture and also our day trip tomorrow. When all was settled, we parted.

Buddies enjoying Happy Hour at the park
we have the best view of the lake too

And the quails will be missed

And the bunnies

Bill had already taken Clemson out for a piddle but he very clearly let me know that it was my turn to take him for a walk. We walked around the area of Lion’s Beach Campground, Loop A, B & C and then back home again. It was very warm despite the strong winds. At 5:30 Bill lit the Weber and managed to grill our Italian sausages for supper. He had packed away his wind screen earlier, remember? It took a little longer but the wait was worth it.

More morning walk photos

Not sure how they got down there but hope they can get out
just as easily! Lovely spot, eh?

I'm looking across the desert to our campsites

I fried up the leftover potatoes and warmed some gravy inside. We had new neighbours again. Another cute young couple with a tent. We didn’t catch their names but it was very sweet, watching the two of them together put their tent up, move things inside and warm up canned supper on a hot plate. We offered the bbq and anything else they might need throughout the evening but they politely thanked us and said it was only one night and they were only an hour and a half from home.

Yum, I loved fried potatoes

 Our supper was great and then to top it off, I warmed up the little cherry pies that I bought at Walmart in Benson. I’d never seen them before but Pat had. We had to try them and I must admit for .50¢, they were delicious and just the right amount! We each had one. After dishes, we sat and relaxed for the evening. I am reading a David Baldacci book too. Mine is called The Fix and I’m very curious to see if it is the same storyline as a new movie, I saw advertised on tv. I’m hooked.

and delicious cherry pie
Personal size

This has been a great last day here at Elephant Butte Lake State park. It couldn’t have been any better, our 5-night stay. I hope you’ve had a fun day too.

Goodbye Elephant Butte Lake
My shadow and I on our last morning walk
I love this place, oh, I guess I've said that often

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