Ladies Poker Pool Begins, Dinner in the Desert

Park Place RV Park

On Monday, Dec. 2^nd, it was confirmed that our neighbour to the east had returned. He has only been here for 2 days since we arrived. We heard his motorhome back in between 9 – 10 last night. However, I excited when I woke up. I knew we were going to try and get a few players for my poker pool. Sue put it on the calendar for this month so now that isa start. Now we just need adies willing to put themselves out there and join in on the fun. 😊

Good morning!

I was up at 7:20, obviously I dropped back off after Gibbs returned to bed an hour before. I knew I was tired last night; it was a busy day what with laundry and decorating. I’m glad those things are done and today is for fun. I went for my usual ‘almost mile’ walk and then had my shower. Bill and Duncan left for the field around 8:30 and I made a cup of tea before taking Gibbs for his walk.

The pool sharks I played with today

At 9:15, I took my pool stick over to the clubhouse and uncovered the table. Patty joined me and I was about ready to explain the game when Bette, the host/assistant, came in. Sue is busy in the office with arrivals and electric bills being paid so she was unable to play today. Hopefully next week, things will slow down so she can partake. 😊

The indecision of our little mutt.
He never moved an inch during this process.
We ended up turning for home.

Both Patty and Bette enjoyed it, as did I, even though Bette took the prize – today. Bill and I had lunch and I mixed up some coleslaw for supper. We were invited to La Posa South to celebrate our friend’s birthday. Judy likes to have a few friends over for Gary’s day and she prepares a great meal. How could we say no? We took our chairs, drinks and my meagre addition and left around 3.

Judy and Gary's friends dog.
His dog tag says Gibson.
They call him Gibbs sometimes.
He loved the large beef bones.

Duncan and Patty offered to take Gibbs out for a walk but I took him around 2 anyway, while Bill dozed and then showered. It was nice to see a friend, formerly from here, drive through when we were walking. We had a nice chat and he moved on. It is always easiest to find friends at their desert homes in daylight so it was fairly quick to find where they were set up. The meal was amazing, as usual.

Prime rib, gravy, mashed potatoes,
broccoli and carrots, cole slaw and a roll.
Yum yum yum!

I missed the actual sunset but the afterglow
was very pretty.

It was nice to meet their friends, Amy, Mike, Alison and Ka(r)l. Oh, and Gibbs (Gibson) their sweet dog. Much quieter than our Gibbs. After a celebratory song and piece of Gary’s chocolate cake, we called it a night. 

Bill helped Mike a bit with his drone
That's what they are all looking at.

A little camera play
The drone would not land on Bill's hand.

Happy Birthday, Gary!

It was only 6:30 ish but so dark out there in the desert! We followed Black Beauty's cookies out and still made a wrong turn or two. Geesh! We were happy to get back on the main road. 😊

Tonight's hosts
Bill took these pictures

Gibbs was quiet as a mouse when we pulled in and yet happy to see us. ♥ We missed the new episode of NCIS but caught the NCIS:Origins at 8 pm. I finished my blog and the rest of the night was quiet. What a great day this was! We reached 75F/24C today under sunny skies. More excitement tomorrow with another ‘first’ this winter.

In the desert, Christmas decorations
added brightness although they blurred in my photo
Good night y'all!

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