A Relaxing Day

Park Place RV Park

On Friday, Dec. 20^th it was at the top of the 7^th hour when I got up and moving. Waiting only a few minutes, I was dressed for my walk. Yesterday’s steps, in Mexico, were a bit pathetic, not meeting my goal so I was anxious to get out and stretch my legs. It was a pleasant enough 45F/7C but I had to return for my windbreaker.

Good morning!

The sky was mostly clear but there were some low-riding clouds on the eastern horizon to start the day. I enjoyed the walk and I still beat the sun rise. Bill and Duncan left for the flying field and Gibbs and I sat together to have my tea and play my games. He’s a big help with drinking my tea (if I’m not looking) but not so much with the word games. 😊

I better continue with this over the next day or two
so I can start the Christmas one!

Then I had my shower and when my hair was sufficiently dry (it doesn’t take long!) Gibbs and I went for his walk. He walks pretty good these days, mostly calling the shots which way we go. He’s in charge on these walks. ♥ Back home, I nipped over to the clubhouse with a poinsettia for Bette. She was on duty today again and we wanted to thank her for her attentiveness to Gibbs.

Walking back with Gibbs
down Coyote Rd.

I worked on the puzzle until noon and got a few pieces in. Not sure if it will done on time for me to start Sue’s Christmas suggestion but I’m trying! There is just too much other interesting stuff going on. OR……the weather is too nice and I want to be outside instead. Bill and I had our lunch and I put a skort and summer top on and sat in my gravity chair in the sun on Walt’s site.

This was one of our purchases in
Mexico yesterday.
Canadians should recognize this as Ontario,
our home province.
It's a metal sign for our Suite to
replace the wood one that is cracking.

I managed to finish my Michael Connelly book – finally! Harry Bosch made me proud, as usual. 😊 I skipped the bike ride, by now it was 78F/25C and plenty warm. I still have to work at biking, until I’m used to it, so didn’t want to be uncomfortable. I do have that choice. Ha ha. The other day, I borrowed Walt’s step ladder and washed the east-facing windows in the afternoon so today, did the same on the west-facing side in the morning. Now we can see out again. One day, I’ll time it right to get the big back window too.

When Bill was getting his hair cut, I purchased
this chenille blanket to use as an outdoor table cloth.
Love the colours.

We joined Patty and Duncan for H.H. on their patio and then came home around 5 for supper. I had taken Gibbs out for his afternoon walk before Happy Hour so he didn’t want to go too far in the heat either. Tomorrow, he gets a groom so will feel cooler without his furry coat. ♥ We had toasted western/omelettes for supper and they were good, good, good, good, gooooood! 😊 (if any of you watch the ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, one of his puppets – Peanut – says that) He’s my favourite.

Before supper, I nipped down the street
towards the Arco to capture the sunset
but I missed it.

I found the keto bread at Sam’s Club yesterday in a pack of two so was just thrilled about that! It isn’t the seeded variety but it feels fresh and only 1 total gram of carbs.

Quick and easy, these were filling.

We cleaned up the dishes and although Sue had a fire going tonight over at the pit, we opted to just stay put. Unless, I choose to walk over after I finish here. Bill finished a blog post tonight so you can check it out here to see what he’s been up to in his world.

Now that he has posted,
I can share this great picture of him
that Jim took of the Fantasy. 💓
Good night!

This was a quiet but nice day. Thank you for your visit.

A Mexican Gathering, Things Heat Up

Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Dec. 19^th, I was awake at 5 am. I had asked Bill to wake me up at 6:30 but I knew that he wouldn’t have to. We had a bit of an exciting day ahead of us. Bill took Gibbs out for a couple of walks before 7 while I had my tea, cereal and got dressed. Duncan and Patty offered to drive today on our trip to Los Algodones for the day. 😊

On the drive along I-95S, I caught the
sunrise a few times. It kept hiding behind
the mountains on the horizon.
Beautiful!

We, Bill and I, were looking forward to a group gathering since we haven’t had one since before Covid. We met Ken, Kim, Deb and Riley at the parking lot right at the border aka ‘the Wall’. 

This is the lot we park in for $10/day.
We followed Israel, one of the Mexican greeters (for lack of a better word)
to this Optical vendor for Duncan and Patty.

I snapped this picture of the Wall before crossing into
Los Algodones.

It was a bit of shopping for glasses, blankets, medications, signs and then LUNCH! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and with our security cameras set up at home we were able to keep an eye on Gibbs. It was cute to see him either on the bed or up on the back of my chair. 💖

Across from the Opticians, Marlon Brando
has his little paint 'shop' set up.
He makes the most amazing creations.
We've bought wood signs and had a mailbox painted by him.
Today, we bought a replacement sign since ours
is cracking from the weather, we think.
Watching him work is a real treat.

We did a lot of 'window shopping' but this place on the left,
always gives me a WOW! A true example of
Mexican colours full on. Gorgeous!

Bette was on duty in the park today but took him out a couple of times for us, in our absence. When we parted ways with our friends in the parking lot, they went back to their sites at Ogilby Rd and we drove into Yuma. 

One of our favourite places to eat.

A stop at Home Depot, where Patty and I picked up a Poinsettia and then to Sam’s Club where we all picked up a few items, including a big bag of food for Gibbs. One last stop before leaving the city was at the fruit stand where I picked up more Pomelos and a large head of cauliflower for the Christmas potluck. 

A Mango Margarita, 3 Chicken Enchiladas, rice and beans
had me oohing and aahing at many mouthfuls.
I loved it and cleaned my plate!!
The Margarita was different, very tasty.

We were pulling into the park when we all saw Bette returning with 3 lead doggies pulling her along. ♥ Gibbs was in the lead and to be honest, once he saw us I don’t know why she didn’t end up on her keister! She’s not a big lady by any means so as soon as I could, I took Gibbs’ leash off her hands. We sure appreciate her and if the Poinsettia can remain outdoors, I will be giving it to her as thanks. No way can it go in her ‘home’ with Kitty in there.

It's great to get the gang back together!
Riley, Deb, Duncan, Patty, Patsy, Bill, Ken, Kim.

We didn’t need supper so settled in for a quiet evening. I made a cup of tea, Bill poured himself a Coke Zero and we called our friends, Jim and Sharon back in London. We missed their call at noon today. It is always a pleasure to chat with them, have a chuckle or two (at Jim’s expense, sorry Jim!) and be able to wish them a Merry Christmas. That was better than a Christmas card (which I didn’t send) any day! 😊

Nothing too exciting here at Sam's Club
except for my Sweetie checking our 
items through.
A wonderful day!

We reached a high of 77F/25C here in the Q and a high of 80F/27C in Mexico and Yuma. Lovely clear day!

I feel compelled to add this now!
Good night!

Thank you for your visit.

A Sunny Hump Day, Crafting, Riding, Happy Hour

Park Place RV Park

On Wednesday, Dec. 18^th I slept soundly until 6:30. I never heard Bill and Gibbs get up at 6 because I was so lost in dreams. Stupid dreams. It was a warmer morning, 46F/7C so I didn’t need my windbreaker over my fleece jacket. It was a great walk but even though I waited until 7:20 to leave, I was still home before the sun rose. 😊

Good morning!
Not an impressive picture
unless you note that this is our horizon
each day and these mountains only improve
in appearance as the sun rests on them.

The rest of the morning fell right into play, pretty much, and was gone before I knew it. I took Gibbs for his walk before 9 and walked to the clubhouse. Patty was a bit under the weather so after Coffee Hour, I hitched a ride with Jess to her class at Desert Camel. This is the 3^rd class for me. There were 7 attendees this time, her biggest class yet. We had a great time, 4 of us were ‘regulars’ and 3 were new to quilling. There were a lot of laughs, chatter and we were still done by 12 noon. ♥

This is a better picture of the library
tree.

Bill and I had lunch when I returned, minced ham, lettuce, and cheese sandwiches. I’m really enjoying this Soja bread. I could have gone to the puzzle but I decided to take my chair and book over to the sunshine and try and finish the last 3 chapters. It felt wonderful to just relax and soak up some rays. I haven’t done that much since we arrived.

The sun gets ready to rise just
as I'm turning into the park.

Around 3:15 or so, I decided to leave it though and take my wheels for a spin. I need a name and will soon choose a suitable one. 😊 You know me! I had a nice ride around the big block. My legs still need some practice because I was very glad to turn into our site. A great cardiac, muscle and bone exercise! I’m glad Santa came to me early.

This is my craft today.
It is hanging on my tree.

This is another one of Jess's creations.
I had to buy it for our tree.

Patty and Duncan joined us for H.H., yes, she was feeling much better, and when they left at 5, Bill helped Bette finish putting her new Blackstone bbq together. She does a lot on her own but when help is needed, Bill will always step up, if he can. ♥ I took Gibbs for his walk around the park while the convection oven pre-heated and then we had fish and chips for supper. They were delicious!

My walk with Gibbs and we can see
the pink mountains in the east as the sun sets.

After we cleaned up, Bill had his shower and will watch a movie upstairs. I will watch the finale of Survivor downstairs but that will be after I finish this post. It has been a lovely day from beginning to end. We reached a very warm 75F/24C and that is what we’ll be seeing here until Christmas Day. Bring it on! ♥

Our supper was good.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by. Your comments mean a lot to me.

It’s a Good Day, Christmas Shopping

Park Place RV Park

On Tuesday, Dec. 17^th I was up by 7 but when I came downstairs, it was still pretty dark outside. I prepared for my walk and stepped outside to take a picture of the pretty eastern sky. I waited until about 7:20 and then headed out. There was a teeny breeze but I was warm enough as I walked in the 41F/5C, singing along to Christmas carols. 😊

Good morning!

Back home, Bill and Duncan were ready to head out for the field and I sat with my morning cup of tea. I was able to complete my games by the time Patty texted about a 9:30 walk. It was 8:30 so I got the Dirt Devil out and cleaned the floors. That felt like a job well done, ha ha, don’t want to strain myself! Gibbs and I went for our uneventful, round the outside perimeter of the park and then I met Patty out front for our walk.

Pink sky in the east
and
even the moon is in the pink

We connected with Debbie at the back row and took the big walk. Back home, I made my bp coffee and went over to work on the puzzle I started yesterday. I don’t think this one will take long at all and I can start on the Christmas quilts next week. The day has warmed up nicely and by the time I returned at noon for lunch, I could open a couple of windows. ♥

Not traditional BUT the library
tree is still pretty. It would be lovely at night.
Mr. Cottontail is waiting at the bush.

Bill was home and we had tomato soup and sandwiches for lunch. We’d decided we were going to take a jaunt to Tyson Wells and then Keuhn Street looking to see what second-hand bikes may be available. We stopped at a couple of places and by a stroke of good luck, one fellow had just got one in yesterday. A 6-speed ladies RoadMaster – perfect!

The sun didn't rise over the mountain
until after I returned home.

It is in excellent shape and after I rode it a bit, Bill tested the speeds on it for me. They seemed to be tight so I paid the man, we stopped for bread and milk, and Bill used some WD-40 on the gears. When I hopped on and took it around the paved block, Quail Trail, Las Palamos, Riggles and home, it rode perfectly! 😊 I’m so happy, a gift for Christmas. It came with the basket (not the best), a bike lock, a mirror and even a fairly new helmet. When we got home, I found a gift online for my sweetie too, so placed that order.

This is the puzzle I'm working on.
I did the sky first, thinking it would be hardest.
Hmmm, we'll see.

The sun was glorious and since our neighbour to our east left a couple of days ago, for another journey, I took my gravity chair and table to his lot and read my book. Now, I’m at the point where it is hard to put down. I read until Bette came home and then some. She gave me a ‘gift with a condition’. A Cobbler Hills puzzle that when I finish it, I give it to her daughter-in-law when she arrives in January. That’s easy!

I've had my suet feeder out for a month
but today was the first time it was visited.
Yay! They found it!

It should be a fun one and I appreciate the thought! Oh! That reminds me! The Cat Came Back!! Ha ha, it never really left just found the best hiding spot EVER! Bill nor I could find her and we really did a thorough search last night. Bill popped in there this morning at 6:30 and the food was eaten and the kitty meowed at him. Phew! I was so relieved when he told me so I texted her with the good news. She wasn’t too worried, figuring she was in there somewhere. ♥

Santa came early. 💗💗💗
It's a great bike for me, I will be replacing
the hard seat sooner than later. 😁

We had pre-cooked sausages for supper with potatoes, Brussel Sprouts and corn. It was a very good meal but it created a lot of pots for hand washing. 😊 The evening was spent with my book and then tv for both of us. It was a great day! My steps yesterday were about 800 shy of my goal but today were 5,000 over so there ya go! We reached a pleasant 71, with less wind and more sun so it was perfect. Our overnight will be a few degrees warmer too so no heat required.

A great supper tonight.
I love these precooked sausages.
Good night!

Thank you for popping by!

Ladies Poker Pool, Cool Start, Happy Hour

Park Place RV Park

On Monday, Dec. 16^th I was awake at 6:15 when I noticed Gibbs moving from down by my feet, up alongside me. 😊 Daddy was still sleeping and the little guy won’t bother him until he makes his first movement. Gibbs waited until 6:25 and after licking my face, crawled over to where Bill was starting to stir. I’m sure he has to piddle after his 8 hours in bed.

Good morning!
When I left for my walk,
it was dark enough that the lights
showed up nicely.

I slipped into my shoes and then headed out for my walk. It was only 7:05, so quite dusky still. It lightens up quickly, before I get too far, but I’m still glad I’m into wearing my white vest. It was only 41F/5C and didn’t budge from that until closer to 10:30. Gradually, these days are warming up so I won’t complain about the cool mornings too much.

The moon is ready to say goodbye

After my walk, Bill left for the field with Duncan and I hopped into the shower. When my hair was dry enough, I took Gibbs for his walk around the outside perimeter of the park. At 9:20, I walked to the clubhouse for Ladies Poker Pool. Two of our players are away for a couple of days so the 3 of us were glad that Sue chose to play today. Yay! 😊

I started a new puzzle but forgot to
take a picture of the box.

We played 4 games in 2 ½ hours so not the best players but we still had fun. Bill and I had our sandwiches for lunch and planned supper. When Duncan came over to work on the security cams with Bill, I took Gibbs for a short walk and then went back to the puzzle. Sue had a Christmas one picked for me for next week so I took a 750 piece over and started it.

I had a bit of a headache so came back around 2:30, started my blog and when the boys went up for a snooze, I went out to my chair in the gazebo to read in the sun until Happy Hour. Ken arrived from Tyson Wash around 3:15 and we enjoyed each other’s company until 5:30. I walked over to Bette’s trailer to check on and feed Kitty……….I couldn’t find her anywhere. She hadn’t touched her food from this morning either. ☹

A pretty sky tonight all around us

I’m panicking, but at the same time wondering how she got out. Bette is on her way home from Nevada and didn’t sound too concerned, thinking she was hiding or if she got out, she’d come back. I’m not thinking the same way so feel quite bad right now. We came in for supper of a Turkey pot pie with fried mashed potatoes. Yum, they were pretty good. Patty topped off our meal by offering us a piece of her oatmeal cake. Now that was delicious!!

The pot pie was good and who doesn't love
fried mashed potatoes?

We watched a movie together, Hallmark, but a mystery – more my style. 😊 This has been a good day. We found out today that our Catch the Ace draw back in Durham was won on Friday night. Too bad for us but good for the fellow who won $23,355. It will start back up in January. I hope you’ve had an enjoyable day and didn’t lose any kitty cats! We reached a high temperature today of 71F/20C but it took its time getting there. 

Dessert was yummy!
Good night!

Thank you for stopping around.

Laundry Done, Quiet Day, Kitty Sitting, Full Moon

Park Place RV Park

On Sunday, Dec. 15^th we are 10 ten days before the big day. I hope y’all are near ready! 😊 We are, not being ones to buy much for each other. Gibbs is who gets spoiled. ♥ I was up and getting washed when Bill came up and started sorting our dirty laundry.

Good morning!

The moon starts the day like this

We were loading two machines within 20 minutes. No one is doing their laundry at that hour so hoping for an available machine is never a concern for us. Bill and Duncan left for the field around 8, after he showered and after I transferred clothes to the dryers. Today, I also washed the heavy bath mat and duvet cover so when they were done, I hung them on the line behind the clubhouse.

Now this, my friends, is my favourite
picture of the day.
I should frame it!

When everything was dry and folded, I brought it back and Patty and I went for the walk around the big block. I miss out on my normal routine on laundry day so this way, I still got those steps in. Gibbs and I then went for our walk around the park together. 😊 The boys returned just as I was making my b.p. coffee to head over to the puzzle. Today was THE day!

And it is finished. I loved this one.

While I was gone, Duncan came over to help Bill set up our ‘new to us’ security cameras purchased at the yard sale. Their sale. 😊 At 11:50, I messaged Bill that I would be home for lunch after I placed the last 15 pieces. Yup, got ‘er done! It was a fun one and more on the easier scale of the ones I’ve done so far.

Enjoying my book, in the sun
in the gazebo out of the wind.

After a poached egg on toast, I thought I would paint some rocks, but after getting things set up on the table in the gazebo, that wind was too chilly so I came back inside. I sorted through the yarn colours I bought at the Desert Camel craft store, putting them into bundles and then around 2:30 I went back out to the gazebo. I turned my gravity chair to face the sun and read a few chapters of my book.

Gibbs was a good little boy at Happy Hour
Yes, he has his collar on but it isn't always successful. 💕

Duncan and Patty joined us for Happy Hour around 4 and at 5:30, after great discussions about ‘days of old’. Do you remember ever having a wiener cooker in your home in the 70’s? 😊 (it had prongs that held the weenies on). Anyway, that was just one of the memories we tossed around. I walked over to Bette’s trailer and checked on Kitty (not sure if that is her real name).

This was a great hot dog!
I added the second wiener on top.

Bridgette and Chris will laugh at me cat-sitting, I’m sure. Bette is away for a couple of days, nights so I am making sure the little critter is fed and watered in her absence. ♥ She greeted me with indifference, staying out of my way and was fine as long as I didn’t touch her. She’s good for the night. We had barbecued dogs and burgers (well, 2 dogs and 1 burger) for supper. It is has been a while since I’ve had a double hot dog and it was yummy with melted cheese in the bun.

Jello (no sugar) and yogourt

After cleanup, I watched the end of a Christmas movie (not Hallmark) while writing my blog. This has been a great day, although quiet. We reached 71F/22C today but dropping to a cool 39F/4C overnight. Things will be warming up over the coming days, reaching more pleasant temperatures by Christmas. Yay!

The full moon tonight was lovely.
Bill took these pictures for me.

Pictures never do it justice.

The full moon closes out the day for us.
Good night!

Thank you for visiting.