Pilot Knob RV Resort, Winterhaven, CA
On Monday, Feb. 24th we were up before 7 and I
went for my walk almost right away. It was 50F/10C so similar to the weather our
Ontario family and friends experienced yesterday. I didn’t need to bundle up
other than my hoody and windbreaker. The winds were almost non-existent. Bill
had his shower while I was walking and when I returned, I had my tea and got
washed up myself. Bill had a bowl of cereal as we were going out for the morning.
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| A collage of the sun rise today |
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| My walk around the park this morning |
We picked Ken and Kim up for one more adventure into Los
Algodones this season. It would be the finale trip and it was all for pleasure
today. First thing, Bill got his haircut and a good one for $4 plus a beard
trim for $2. Boy, he is looking spiffy now! Some cuts are better than others
and she didn’t have much choice but to make it a good one as his wife was
watching – closely. She did great and asked my opinion when she was finishing. 😊
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| Bill saw this little birdie behind us playing in the sprinkler |
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| Taking those last steps into Mexico this season |
Ken and Kim had been shopping, picking up last minute gifts
for home and then we trooped around, doing the same thing. We exchanged cards
with Andy, our tour guide and greeter, before saying ‘goodbye, see you in
December!’. He is a very nice man and always makes us feel welcome.
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| If you have never been to Mexico, this is a bit of what you're missing The colours of Los Algodones are beautiful |
It was
around 11 when we were done gift shopping and headed for the Paraiso open court
restaurant for lunch/breakfast and – say it with me – M A R G A R I T A S!!
Ola!
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| We had to go once more for strawberry margaritas |
Bill, Ken and I ordered breakfast from the menu and Kim opted
for a lunch meal instead. They were all good and I was hungry for it. We
stopped at the Purple Pharmacy so I could get a couple of bottles of my
shingles pills and 4 tubes of cream. The sun was hot and we all agreed that it
was a perfect day for our last trip over the border. There wasn’t too much of a
line to cross back into the U.S. and it was moving quickly Half hour later we
were at the truck. We dropped our friends off and scooted home.
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| We go for the shopping, the food and the fellowship Kim is a trooper and posed eating her tostada for the camera |
Plans were to meet and drive to the blm behind us to Doug’s
for Happy Hour. He hasn’t hosted before so we thought that was a good idea. He
was keen for that. While Bill did some online stuff and took a nap, I rode my
bike up to work on the puzzle for an hour. Ken offered to drive and picked us
up around 3. Doug was ready for us and we settled on his patio with the sun at
our backs. He offered for us to move to the north side of the White Lion for
shade but we stuck it out in the heat until almost 5.
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| Happy Hour at Dough's site Yuma was kept inside until we were settled This is a really nice spot, facing south where no one else should be parked |
Back home Bill and I just chilled until 6 when he lit the
Weber Q to grill burgers. I got the condiments out inside and we were eating by
6:30. The burger was good and although I reheated the leftover shrimp to share,
it wasn’t that great. We each had some ice cream and I added crushed walnuts to
mine. We got the dishes out of the way while watching the first episode of The Voice.
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| The pretty bougainvillea along the fence as we waited to cross back into the U.S. |
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| What intrigued me was how ironic: a beautiful flower fighting through a barbed wire fence to survive |
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| Bill and I like his new trim |
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| The compulsory hair cut picture |
This was a fun day. The morning in Mexico finalized things we
needed over there and then a new location for Happy Hour. Doug was too shy to
invite us so we invited ourselves!
The weather was perfect with just enough wind, occasionally
to cool us down when we needed it. The high temperature today was 81F/28C and
you can’t beat that.
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| The sunsets over the fence and our tree lights come on to light up our patio |
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| Good night everyone |
Thank you for your visit!
Bill's haircut and beard trim do look nice. I think I better start looking for a barber. :)) Thank you again for having your HH at my place. Yuma and I both enjoyed the great company. I will make sure Dolly and I have passports next winter and ya'll can give us the grand tour of Los Algodones. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThis gal at L.A. did a nice job on Bill's hair. Not all of the barbers do.
DeleteWe enjoyed the HH yesterday. :)
It would be great if you got a taste of Los Algodones, first timers get accompanied. :D
Nice trim Bill. I do enjoy standing on the corners in Algodones and talking to the "guides". They really are friendly, very funny and nice to talk to. How's our tooth doing? Hope it's still good. Those margaritas should help!!
ReplyDeleteBill says thank you. The guides are really very nice and helpful.
DeleteThe tooth is no longer missed, I used a straw yesterday with no issues. :)
The margaritas were delicious as always.
Love the colors of Mexico! Those Margaritas look amazing along with the food..yum! Bill's haircut really does look good along with that smile of his :) Nice to invite yourselves over to Doug's. Ken's really good at inviting himself places too ...lol.. Sounds like a wonderful day all the way around!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Bill's hair cut will be his last for a couple of months at least, it is nice and short. Doug was too shy to ask us over so I just barged right in! He said he couldn't believe he invited himself to your place for supper the other night. :) haha
DeleteLooks like a perfect day sharing it with friends as you get ready to leave the area.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Yup, wonderful day for sure! :)
DeleteOh, isn't he handsome!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he though? :)
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