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On Monday, Feb. 3^rd I slept in – a bit. I had a restless night, even though my small window was open, I went from too hot, too cool and so on. When I did sleep, which I’m sure was a lot, I dreamt. LOL, what crazy dreams! So, it was 7:10 when I opened my eyes to check the reflected time on our ceiling. It was a pleasant 54F/12C when I headed out in my hoody, with my ear buds.

Good Morning!

I felt pretty fair when I first got up but walking brought on an onslaught of pain down my right leg. Crap! By the time I reached Plymouth Rd., 1/3 of the route, my leg was feeling numb carrying down to my foot. What the heck? There are ‘bus stop’ benches along the way so I sat and babied it for a bit before setting off. I debated calling Bill for a lift back home but didn’t want to be a wimp nor bother him. I knew he was getting ready to go flying, even though I know he would have come to my rescue. 😊

My boys doing what they love.
💘

I persevered, doing a few stretches along the way and made it home. I cut through the dog park entrance from the back of the park and was relieved to make it home. By the way, for those who suggested a change in shoes, I wore my Sketchers loafers today with an arch and insoles. I really don’t think it is my running shoes, why all of a sudden would they begin to aggravate? Anyway, it is a suggestion worth trying for a few days. They are certainly comfortable enough.

Looking up at the clouds,
I saw the sliver of a moon.

Bill and Duncan left soon after and I made myself a banana smoothie along with my tea. I sat in my recliner, with my leg elevated as much as I could and the pain eased a bit. The Tylenol was an added assist and I took Gibbs out for a walk. It was short as I was now pushed for time and I was still feeling discomfort. At 9:15, I took a coffee pod with cream in the mug and my pool stick over to the clubhouse.

A couple of doves walked through our site today.
On the right, when Bette was away, her 2 small dogs got
out into the cat cage. Their visiting dog, in the window,
was not letting them back in. When her son came back,
he called the large puppy from the door and Della and Annie
scooted back inside. 

Today, there were 6 of us playing, the 2 hosts and manager taking turns helping people in the busy office. Hydro/electric bills are due. We paid ours yesterday and it was another easy $34. Thank you to our solar panels. ♥ I think we managed 5 (or 6?) games and ended at 12:10. Sue ran away with the win at 5, 4 of us were tied with 9 and Bette brought up the rear (for once!) at 13. We had a fun morning.

The sun sets on this beautiful day

Bill and I had our lunch together when I got back and he went out to work on a ‘new to him’ plane. You’re not surprised, are you? 😊 He has been saving for this one from Jim so he has another one to fly. I can see that the same one over and over could get boring. I understand that, me with all my various crafting hobbies. Keeps things interesting!

At noon, we were hugging 77F/25C with higher temps on the way before the day is done. No complaints from this gal, I plan an afternoon of reading and relaxing. That is exactly what I did. We all sat together in the shade of the patio with a slight south breeze filtering through occasionally. It was a perfect afternoon. We chatted with Duncan and Patty to catch up on each other’s day and theirs was very much like ours. Just quietly enjoying the day.

I think we're going to love
the coming week.
In Celcius, these daytime temps
hover between 21C and 30C.

I took Gibbs for his walk and we were both happy to be back home, to the shade. 😊 We reached a record high (this winter) of 86F/30C by mid-afternoon. I am enjoying this book of Janet’s, almost as much as I do the Stephanie Plum mysteries and will probably finish it very soon. It’s definitely a page turner.

It was a filling supper and the
sausage was very good!

For supper, Bill grilled a couple of large sausages that Nancy gifted us. Bill had his on a bun and we both had salad on the side. Since I’d bought a couple of avocados, I sliced some for my meal too. This has been a great day! Our evening was watching the new NCIS and NCIS:Origins episodes. ♥

One more slip outside to capture
both the east and west skies after sunset.
Good night!

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Laundry and Cleaning Day, Groundhog Day and Gibbs

Park Place RV Park

Sunday, Feb. 2^nd arrived and prepared to finish off the weekend. Some thing of Sunday as the first day of a week and, as a day of rest. Well, Sunday to us means ‘laundry and whatever else we feel like doing day’. 😊 We had the two machines loaded by 7 and in the time it took the clothes to dry, I took my walk. I was going to wait until it was all done but it was so beautiful out at 7:45, that I had to go!

Good morning!
Looking west at the pink mountain tops
Looking east through the palm tree

Wearing just a long sleeve shirt and a hip length jacket, it was absolutely perfect. Why wait until later? When I returned, the clothes were finishing up the last 10 minutes of drying so that was perfect. I did blocking on my sciatic pain before I left and laughed at Gibbs laying beside me on the bedroom floor. He is either concerned or just affectionate as he lays his upper body across my neck. ♥ Of course, I don’t push him away.

Just some selfies on a lovely
warm morning.
Plus a bit of silliness!

When I returned with the clothes just after 9, I got the Norwex hand mitt out and dusted downstairs. Then I got the Dirt Devil out and did the floors as well. Gibbs was up on the bed so I didn’t go up there this time. He would just be running from it the whole time and that’s not fair to him. He’s never been chased by it or the mops but he just doesn’t like them near him.

Remember this tree?
I've taken a few pictures of it in its
'senescence'. A new word for me!
There are just a few bright leaves left on the branches.

Once the floors were done, I cleaned the brush head off, put it away and got the big central vac out from under the bed. This time, with the furniture brush attachment, I did all the window screens. The blackout ones as well as the fixed ones. They look a lot better and even though it won’t last too long, I won’t have to do it again for a while. 😊

Each day, I accomplish a bit more on this puzzle.

Then Gibbs and I went for his walk, the long route again this morning. Sweet thing, I can tell he is getting hot with his fur coat on and we may have to get him a haircut sooner than later with the heat that has moved into our area. Speaking of heat, wow, it is gorgeous!! Bill was home from flying around 10:30 and I made a coffee and walked over to the puzzle until noon hour.

Someone is hot and tired

I decided to work from the top this time as the dark areas in the bottom half were getting to me! Ha ha, a change of scenery is always good. Debbie came in and chatted for half hour before we both left for lunch. We had our usual meat, cheese, lettuces sandwiches and once more I am very happy with the Soja keto bread that I am getting at Walmart. I will be stocking up (a lot) before we head home. 😊

He loves going outside to his blanket lately.
Funny guy.
It was nice and cool for him in the shade
and perfect for me too!

After lunch, and a snooze, Bill went to Jim’s to talk ‘planes’ he had some $ burning a hole in his pocket. I started my post and then took my book out to cook, I mean sit, in the sun. It was already 75F/25C at 1 pm and it hadn’t reached its peak for the day. I am a bit envious of my sister Gayle. They are going to a time share resort in Orlando for 2 weeks with a pool and hot tub. Their weather is finally warmer too. ♥

He can sleep most anywhere, like his Daddy,
but if you notice, he is still watching the road.

Just for the fun of it, I thought I’d check back home and see if our Ontario groundhog, Wiarton Willie, saw his shadow this morning. I doubted it since the forecast was cloudy and for more snow. I was right, he predicts and early spring although his counterparts in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Pennsylvania predict 6 more weeks of winter. LOL  Either way, spring will arrive (on the calendar) on March 20th. 😊

Gibbs and I sat outside in the shade for most of the afternoon until Bill returned and then beyond, until it was time to start supper. Bill’s bacon cheeseburgers were on the menu with Caesar salad on the side. We were eating by 6:15 and they were go-ooo-d. This brand is thicker so they took a bit longer but I prefer that. After clean up, Bill put things away outside and I finished the blog post.

I went for a walk on my own when Gibbs
cut his walk short (he saw Daddy return)
and I met this little cutie-pie.
Meet Callie. 💓

I finished my book this afternoon so will move on to another Janet Evanovich story, not one of the Stephanie Plum mysteries though. I’ll let you know what I think of Full Speed as I get into it. It will be a quiet evening and I hope I can stay awake until my bewitching hour of 10 pm. Seems I’ve been falling asleep by 9:30 lately and I feel tired tonight.

Tasty burger and salad for supper.
Good night!

We reached a lovely high of 82F/28C today and our nights should be around 54F/12C for a few nights. Sounds good to me!

Thank you for the visit.

Weekend Warm Up. QIA Sales

Park Place RV Park

On Saturday, February 1^st we enter the new month with warmer weather. It was 45F/7C at 7:15 when I headed out for my walk. I was very comfortable with my windbreaker and poufy vest. I met Betty and her husband, Steve, this morning so didn’t know where Nancy (her regular walking partner was). By the time I got home, my sciatica was making me quite uncomfortable again.

Good morning!

My right leg ached and my foot was numbing on the last stretch. I was glad to get home, make my tea, have some yogourt and a banana and sit down! Once I stretched my leg out, the pain eased considerably. Good grief! This getting old s**t is not fun! By the time Gibbs was ready for his walk, it was like it never happened. 😊 Good thing as he wanted to do the longer version.

There were some clouds first thing but
by end of day, they had mostly passed by

Bill and Duncan had gone flying and when they returned home around 10:30, Bill set to work checking the air pressure in our Suite’s tires. Once that was done, he was going to install the ‘Tire Minders’ that he bought at the Big Tent. It is a worthwhile investment and recommended by many who we talk to. He got a great deal. Around 11, I hopped in Black Beauty and took her to the QIA.

Bill was working on the tires
Bottom pictures shows how well he and Duncan
fixed up our fender from the tire blow up

The Quartzsite Improvement Association is like a large arena (minus the ice) where events take place all week, all winter. You could play Bingo, sell your crafts & wares, line dance, attend classes, dances, gold shows, tributes – you get the picture. All free, all non-profit. I’ve debated about the line dance class, but I’m not ‘sold’ yet. Today, the 1^st Saturday of the month, it is for the Craft Fair & Yard Sale.

He's in the shade, his blanket is nearby
and he's outside with Daddy.

Our friend, Jess, messaged me yesterday that she has her paper quilling booth for the last time this winter. I found a parking spot easily, even though the lot is quite packed. People are coming and going all the time. I bought a pair of cactus earrings from her and was happy to see a classmate show up as well. Linda is quite the card so we all had a few chuckles, paid for our goodies and parted ways. 😊

In the gazebo all by himself
with his blankie and his bed. 💖
Be still my heart.

I wandered around a few of the yard sale tables and found 3 things, all for $6. Before I left the Suite this morning, I went through my hanging tops. I admit to having way too many and some have given me that ‘iffy’ feeling lately so they went into a give-away bag. There were 10 items that left a few bare hangers so that was a decent purge – for me.

After leaving the QIA, I messaged Bill to eat if it he was hungry since it was 12 noon. I had one more stop to make at Carol’s Closet, a donation spot. I dropped the 3 bags, my old (although pretty new) bike seat and my Magic Bullet. I could have hung on to it for a yard sale but I’d rather someone that could use it, have it. I believe C.C. gives to the needy rather than sell items. That’s awesome. ♥

Getting there.

Back home, Bill was at a place where he could stop and we had lunch together. He had his snooze while Gibbs and I sat and started today’s blog. Happy February, by the way! Our high today should reach 72F/22C and that is more like what we have received in previous years. So, finally, is what we say to that! I walked over to work on the puzzle for a couple of hours and when I returned, took Gibbs for a walk.

Bill was at Duncan and Patty’s to figure out how to apply to vote in our home Provincial ‘snap’ election that was called. We can’t do it online but it seems we can request a form by mail to our present address. The hardest part was the research but once the boys figured that out, Bill and I were able to request our applications. When they arrive, we’ll fill them out and send them back. The election deadline date is Feb. 27^th.

I made a cup of tea and relaxed with my book. First time in a long time that I have been able to walk Gibbs in the late afternoon without anything on my bare arms. Woohoo! This has been an awesome day, doing just what I want. We reached our forecasted high today and it was gorgeous with little to no wind.

Yummy, this was tasty

Supper was air fried butterfly shrimp with fries for Bill and I had cauliflower.  For dessert, we had a Tillamook chocolate/peanut butter ice cream cone. Our evening will be spent streaming programs that we’ve missed this week. Have a good evening!

You scream, I scream
We all scream for ice cream.
Now.........who wants ice cream?
Good night!

Thank you for popping by.

A Long Walk, Cacti Varieties, Bill’s Flight

Park Place RV Park

On Friday, Jan. 31^st I had a couple of things on my mind when I woke up. Oh gee, I just remembered that I had quite the dream too. Wish I could remember more about it but, as usual, I got separated from Bill and got lost. Never good dreams for me when that happens. LOL I lazed in bed until Bill was done in the shower and then got up and had mine.

Good morning!

I skipped my early walk and instead took my white poufy vest and our two chair quilts (from Nancy) over to be washed. No one is ever there at 7 – 7:30. When they were done, I hung them on the park’s clothesline. 😊 It’s a beautiful morning with very little wind. Bill and Duncan left for the flying field around 8 and I was happy to sit with Gibbs and have my tea.

Gibbs gets a brushing
and so far he's liking it.

The good news is that I woke up feeling better than I have in a number of days. I was afraid to speak it out loud, but my sciatica pain was almost non-existent! Sssh! It may not last! Once my tea was gone, Gibbs indicated that it was his turn to go for a walk so at 8:30 we went around the park. Not sure why, but he didn’t do the outside perimeter this morning.

I walked to Celia's Rainbow Garden
and took pictures as I walked through to the
flying field.

I dropped him off and a few minutes before 9 I slipped into my hoody and windbreaker only and set out with my tunes. There has been a lot of buffering with the Sirius XM over the last couple of days, so my songs have had many interruptions as I walk. Oh well. Today, it was later and warmer and I was feeling good so walked through Celia’s Rainbow Garden to Bill’s flying field.

There's my pilot

It was a nice walk and a nice surprise for my hubby. He’d had two flights already but had one more so I could watch. Sweet! My pictures aren’t great because it is hard to find the small planes in that blue expanse of sky. 😊 He did well, had a nice landing and then I moseyed on, back through Celia’s Garden to take pictures of some cacti.

A Saguaro hangs on

Time for a selfie on the waterless bridge

A few interesting things at the garden.
Frisbee golf, fitness platform (?),
RVW memorial, wood art that looks
like a roadrunner (top right)

Teddy bear cholla (left)
Staghorn cholla (right)

a small Saguaro that didn't make it

Prickly Pear

I’m not sure of all the names, one in particular escapes me, but I’ve tried to show you the most popular ones that are in the garden. Back home, I still felt good and that sun was so warm that I immediately changed into shorts and summer top. Gibbs and I sat outside on the patio and I delved into my book. The sun felt so good.

This one is unnamed.
It is a cholla of some kind, I think.

Bill was working with Duncan on the damage to our trailer panel from the tire blow out. It sounds like they know what they’re doing so I wasn’t concerned at all. I didn’t get a picture though, maybe tomorrow I’ll remember. We had lunch at noon, a sandwich for Bill and more soup for me and after another hour of sitting out reading, I went to the puzzle. 😊

Even a cement chair for you to sit in

It's coming along.

We sat with Duncan and Patty for a Happy Hour, until about 5:15, supper time. Bill grilled a pork chop and I fried 2 pieces of liver I had in the freezer. With onions, it was wonderful!! We had a salad and finished a shrimp ring we’d picked up at Walmart. We do love our shrimp. ♥

Gibbs had a good day, finding shade

Supper was good.
The liver makes me want to buy more!

It has been a lovely day, 69F/20C, feeling warmer than that in the heat of the Arizona sun. Warmer days ahead and we are all so ready! This is more like it and totally what we are used to down here. I hope you’ve enjoyed your day.

Good night!

Thank you for the visit.

A Busy Day, Parker for a Few Things

Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Jan 30^th, I was up by 7 and out the door for my walk within 10 minutes. It was a pretty decent morning at 45F/7C and a slight breeze. I was warm but it seems that what I have acting up is my sciatic nerve so it ached the whole walk. I’d done exercises and blocking but it wasn’t helping this morning. That’s the worst I’ve felt it. I did the leg stretches a few times on the walk to get some relief.

Good morning!
A bit of a breeze this morning

I made it back and popped some Advil to have with my tea. I’m thinking the extra carbs I’ve been eating are aggravating it; Google says I should avoid them. I do try, usually, but have fallen way off that wagon in the last few weeks. It seems to make sense that it could be the biggest culprit. I haven’t had my good yogourt this winter, not able to find it since Walmart is stocking something different. That used to be my breakfast and now I’m eating cereal most mornings. Duh!

After I got inside the Suite, the sun popped!

After my tea and Rice Krispies w/cream & milk, I took Gibbs out around 8:30. I wanted to get back home and relax but once we got home, it seems the pain meds I took were doing the job and I felt just fine again. LOL 😊 Bill had gone flying with Duncan around 8 and when they returned at 10, my hubby and I drove to Parker for a food stock up.

The highway is down to one lane for a few miles
out of Quartzsite, heading north.

There is construction along I-95N, the route we take, as they are resurfacing the pavement. It is quite necessary so we prepare for the delays as we head out. We were only stopped for 5 minutes on the way there, which was awesome. We did the Walmart shopping thing first, then went to Parker Mail & Parcel Centre. Bill needs a FedEx box for a shipment so he got what he needed. At Walmart, I did pick up a couple brands of yogourt so I can have it with bananas for breakfast. I'll see if that helps at all with my issue.

This rail car is missing its calling.
It should be a diner or at least something
we could walk through.

It was almost lunchtime and would indeed be at least another hour before we got home so we stopped at The Early Bird Café just down the street and had a meal. What a great choice! They only serve breakfast and lunch and close at 2 so Bill had a toasted blt and I had a 3-egg omelet with hash browns and it came with a biscuit and gravy. Yum, it was delicious! ♥

Lunch was delicious.

My omelet was loaded with ham, spinach, mushrooms and cheese.
Hash browns were a little overdone but tasted good regardless.

Next, we were crossing the hwy to give Black Beauty a much-needed bath. Behind Terrible’s, the fuel station, is a diy car/truck wash so we pulled in the spot. Usually when we do this, the water spots are ‘terrible’ by the time we get home, but today, we dried her off before leaving the parking lot. Teamwork and she was smiling and looking pretty again. 😊

You maybe can't see her smile,
but trust me.................

Black Beauty was happy!

On our return trip, the construction caused a 14-minute delay but still pretty good with a fair bit of traffic. Again, we don’t complain because it needs to be done – badly. Bill brought the groceries in after I let Gibbs out and he did his best to get IN the way! My job is inside, putting things away. There are some meat items that need to be separated so I’ll do that today or tomorrow.

She's just gleaming! All for $5

While I did the restocking, Bill got out the truck wax and proceeded to make BB sparkle. It isn’t an easy job, his arms were pretty tired by the time he finished but boy, does she look purty!! 😊 

We waited here for 14 minutes.
This car is indeed in front of the STOP sign.
They stopped and then carried on.
The Police officer and traffic guard had to
run over and stop them. LOL
Have they never experienced this before???
He made them back up to the sign.

After taking Gibbs for his walk, I meandered over to the puzzle at 3 for an hour and made a bit of progress before returning home. Bill was just about finished so Gibbs and I sat out with him. Me with my book, him with his sock ball.

It's coming along, slowly without my partner.

When it cooled down, I moved inside and read some more of my book. Bill and Duncan were leaving at 5:30 for night flying so we were waiting until they returned before we had something to eat. Having such a nice lunch out today was smarter than we first thought since supper would have to have been fast and simple anyway. We had fresh shrimp and cheese and Tillamook ice cream. YUMMY

Bill used elbow grease and waxed Black Beauty
back home. I could fix my hair in her shine now!
We know it won't last long but our 'California' duster can
help keep it this way.

It has been a lovely day. Shorts weather – almost, so I wore my capris. We reached 67F/19C but still expecting a low of 40F/4C overnight. From here on in, we’re hoping the weather people are right and we’ll be in the high 70’s & 80’s/25+’s. Bring it on!

Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter
A little soft from the time it spent in our cooler bag earlier.

Bill was home by 7 and supper was just what we needed. I hope you’ve had a good day. Sorry to hear that family and friends back home have been dumped on again. ☹

This is my sister's back door of their
house. Gerry is scraping the snow off the porch.

Good night!

Thank you for stopping in.