Summer Returns

Park Place RV Park 

On Tuesday, Feb. 25th something woke me at 6:35 and it sounded like our basement door closing. I saw Gibbs was back in bed after going out with Daddy so maybe it was in my dream. Later, Bill told me he heard a similar sound. 🤔

Gibbs doesn't mind being squished
in my chair with me.
He's a lovebug. 

After I  made the bed, I  did my routine on the bedroom floor with my helper washing my face and adding pressure for the best workout possible. 🥰 Whatever would I do without him? There is no doubt he knows what he's doing! 

Bill left for the field and I had a quiet morning with our little bum. I did vacuum the Suite, unintentionally chasing Gibbs around while the big bad monster did it's thing. Dusting will be another day, God forbid I should overdo it!!

You'll have to turn your head
to view this but I couldn't get it turned

Gibbs and I got out for his walk and that was around 10. It was already very warm, 61F/13C, I was sleeveless and in shorts.  I do believe summer is here! I decided to go work on the puzzle until noon hour and made some great progress. It is an easy one. 

We had chicken sandwiches for lunch and I left them at 1 to go play Pokeno with the ladies. Only 4 of us today, but my penny jar wasn't any lighter on the trip home. 😁 I feel I broke even. I worked on the puzzle a bit more and walked home at 3.

We had some outside together late afternoon too
See Gibbs down by my feet?
He's out like a light.

It reached 92F/33C this afternoon before it started dropping back. We planned bacon and eggs for supper and after it was finished, I took Gibbs for his walk. 

Cooler by then and although he didn't do the whole park, he walked to the street corner and we returned home. 

Walking over to J & J's, gave me this
photo opportunity.

I had 4 date squares set aside for Jess and Jesse so walked them over and caught up on their day. Since I was out at the appropriate time, I snapped a couple of sunset pictures. It has been a great day and We have a couple more busy ones ahead this week.

My phone camera doesn't do the sky
justice tonight. It was beautiful.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping in. 

Bittersweet Moments

 Park Place RV Park

On Monday, Feb. 24th I was awake and up by 7:15. Bill was in the shower soon after and when he got out, I wasted no time getting in. He finished getting ready and after turning our power connections off and inverter on, he was off to the flying field. 

Good morning

It was a lovely day, 50F/9C, sunny and calm. We like that a lot! I finished my tea, exercises, with Gibbs' help, and we went for our walk.  ☺️ I transferred some brownies and some date squares into a container and went to the clubhouse with my coffee mug and pool cue.

This little bug belongs to Linda. 

There were 7 of us today.  Even though Angie was absent, our friend and guest, Linda from class, filled her shoes and then some!  She is very good at this game! Actually, there were quite a few great shots throughout the TEN games played. I'd say we all did good with points 25 and under. Sue was the Victor today. 

Linda and Debbie

Sue, Bette, Debbie

It was such a fun time, lots of laughs and we all enjoyed having Linda play too. Home for lunch I wasn't hungry (must have been the goodies!), but I sat with Bill before it was snooze time. Not me, my boys. 💕

Here we are!
L to R:
Linda, Karen, Sue,
Bette, Debbie, Jess, Patsy

A good start 

I walked over to start a new puzzle and Karen joined me long enough to do the border and a fair bit of the body. This is another easy one but still fun to do. 😁  I was back home around 3 and sat outside with my boys. A beautiful day indeed, we reached 89F/29C.

Gibbs and his blanket
What a face!

Ignore the finger,
A sleepy boy.😍

For supper we went simple. Chicken pot pies, that never come out of the dish perfectly. Oh well, we like some things messy! They were good. We had a square for dessert and cleaned things up. 

The snacks I took for Jess's last 
pool day.
Upside down picture though.

NCIS was on at 7 and the rest of the night was free. I watched the 3rd episode of Reacher, couldn't wait any longer! Last night I watch a good little movie on Prime called A Little Bit of Heaven. I recommend it if you're looking for something. A bit of romance, comedy and tears.  This was a great day. 

Quick and easy

Good night

Thank you for the visit. 

Moving On with Things, Hot Time in Quartzsite

 Park Place RV Park

On Sunday, Feb. 23rd it was 7:15 when I woke enough to look at the clock. Whoa! It's laundry day and we usually like to be at the clubhouse by 7, to beat the rush. Haha, there is never a rush Sunday morning. 🤣

Good morning!

I should've just slowed down and did a few  but instead got up quickly and helped sort the clothes.  Bill carried the basket, as usual, and I followed very, very slowly behind. With 2 loads in the machines, I accepted his hand for the walk back home. Lol Yes, feeling quite incapable, but also feeling loved. 💕

My Buddy, Pat, sent this to me this morning. 
Priceless.
Ps, she is getting along as well as
can be expected. 😔

Inside, I then did my blocking and stretches with  coming to assist- eventually. After Bill left I finished my tea, walked over to switch the loads and felt some improvement. I have some videos to watch for proper blocking techniques so went through a couple of the beginning ones before going back 45 minutes later to bring the folded clothes home. 

While I did my blocking in the bedroom floor, Gibbs was also watching the video.

Gibbs needed his walk so off we went. It was a good one.  Finally, I washed, brushed my teeth and dressed for the day. It was already 10:30. I had a plan to bake something today so did that rather than go to the puzzle. It was already warming up, with a hot high forecasted. 😆

The quail were running today!

Bill was home by 11:30 after checking on me earlier. ❤️ We had lunch at 12:30 and I went to the puzzle soon after. It was a pleasant surprise to have Jess offer to join me.  Of course! I knew she would enjoy this one, so we worked away while chatting until it was finished. ☺️ 

I will miss seeing her once they leave on March 1st. I enjoy her personality and company a lot, and will miss our games and classes together. It is reason enough for us to look forward to a return here in the fall. 

The puzzle is done!
Thank you Jess!

Back home, I didn't even attempt to take Gibbs out today for his walk but instead sat outside in the shade with him and Bill.  It is already 85F/27C at 3:30. Wonderful!! He would not go far in this heat but did enjoy the coolness of his bed and our patio mat. 

At 5:30, I finished a chapter in my book so came in to start supper. Chicken thighs in Rosy, vegetables and rice on the stove. I'm using the convection oven for the baking I prepared earlier today. A bit of dessert, perhaps?

Supper always takes longer when it is chicken, these thighs are quite meaty, but worth the wait. We are both experiencing the same feeling though. Finding were not very hungry at mealtime. Strange but it happens occasionally and we know we have to eat. 😁

Turned out pretty good. 

We cleaned up the pots, ran the dishwasher and had a bit of fresh baked dessert. Not sure what I'll watch tonight so may just read. 

Before I forget KennyD, I would like to watch Landman, very much but we do not have Paramount +. At home, we will decide if it will be worth the cost of buying the app. Thank you. Idon't think you read my responses to your comments. 🤔

As for my laptop, it turned on again this morning but wouldn't budge so I think it is toast. I will get it checked back home and make a decision then. (I have kicked murderous numerous times). it is challenging in my phone but not terrible. 

This has been a great day. We chatted with Marilynne, my mil, and then Keith, our good friend from back home,  over the dinner hour. Good to hear from both. 

I needed another picture so this is from a morning shot this week. 
Good night everyone!

Thank you for your visit too!

Clumsy Fingers, Phone Blogging?

 Park Place RV Park

This is bit of a test blog. On Saturday, Feb. 22nd and last night after posting my blog, I knocked my water bottle over. Of course in the direction of my laptop and external keyboard!

Good morning!

I did the appropriate things to dry it quickly and closed it up. I left it for the night and it slowly turned on this morning.  Phew! But wait, not so fast! I was unable to key in my password after several attempts, including restarts and shut downs. It is resting again now as I try to blog from my phone. Do any of you do that? I never have so have no idea what it will look like.

Another gorgeous day

We were up at 7 and our day began. Another gorgeous sunny start.   I had tea and Gibbs and I went around the park. 🫠 We took the longer route and it was a good walk. When we got back, he went straight to his bed in the gazebo so I got the message! 

Gibbs and I relaxed in the gazebo. He
loves his blanket and his bed out there. 

I got a voice message on Messenger from my sister, Donna, so we chatted back and forth about the block therapy techniques. It was nice to hear her voice. I responded in kind as if we were sitting together. ❤️

This is not the official Block Buddy
But it will work for me and I paid a 
lot less. I wrap a small hand
towel around it. 

These are the original. 
More rounded edges for comfort
So when I get home, if Bill can't do it, I'll find someone to round off mine. 

We sat together until 10 when I walked over to the puzzle, working on it with Bette. I messaged Bill that diesel has dropped by .06 so he  could so on his way home. Hey, it's a savings and we debated yesterday about topping up Black Beauty's tank. 

A cluster of clouds when I went for my walk

But the sun wasn't out of sight

When Bill came over to the clubhouse at 11ish, we reserved our site here for 5 months starting in the fall. God willing, we'll do this again.  Today's weather is lovely again, barely a breeze until after lunch. Perfect!I returned home before noon and we had lunch together. 

I felt free after not walking
on my own for quite a while!

I didn't feel like going back after I ate so instead, I sat and did some quilling while Bill and Gibbs dozed.  I'm so enjoying this new craft.  Our little lazy bum didn't want to walk this afternoon, turning around before we got to the corner so I dropped him off and did half of the mid- walk, cutting through Arizona Sun RV Park. 

Once more, our sister park
has a great sign out front. 

I felt great but didn't want to overdo it. Our family sat together on the patio until it was time to grill super. Sausages for Bill and hot dogs for me. I've gone ready on the carbs this week, better at least than I was, so tonight I'll splurge. 😆

Relaxing before supper.

Bill had a movie staring at 6pm AZ time so we finished up early. 

Woops!
Our sausage buns went bad so we improvised. 
We had hamburger buns and our bread
for the second one. I remember using bread when we were young'uns when Mom didn't have buns. 
They were delicious!

The meal was quick and tasty and I positioned myself in my dining chair to watch some tv downstairs. I had an Elspeth episode to catch up on for starters. 

Thought this was cute and very true!
Good night!

What a great day! The word is back home that snow has stopped for now and temperatures are rising enough to bring some rain. Good, the snow has 2 months to disappear! We reached 77F/26C so we are quite pleased. 

Thank you for the visit. 

A Win for Our Country, Heating up More, Some Food Stock up

Park Place RV Park

On Friday, Feb. 21^st I didn’t hear a thing until 6:30. It must have been Gibbs jumping up on the bed after going out that woke me. Now, I know I slept well because I was still facing the same way as I was when I went to sleep at 10. 😊 I know there were dreams but it was a restful night. Last night, we streamed 2 episodes of Reacher and the excitement is right back. I love his character.

Good morning!

Bill was downstairs and informed me that the winds were low enough for flying this morning. March brings winds, even more frequent than we’ve had, so each day is a question about how many flights they can get in.  I made my tea and sat with Gibbs after he left around 8. We went for our walk but first I slipped into my new shoes. I can’t get over how comfortable they are and how the soles mould to my feet.

Our walk around the park perimeter
Calm morning.

We walked the whole gamut of his short block, good job, Gibbs! It was warming up to be another scorcher of a day. Hot but not humid. The overnight low was 47F/8C which was decent. I did a bit of surfing online and some sister chatting. 😊 Bill and I planned a trip to Parker for just a few groceries and a stop at the parcel depot with inquiries about Fedex shipments. He has an engine to be shipped out next week.

Not so many clouds on the
way to Parker but one big stretch
in the east.

Gibbs and I sat outside until Bill returned from the field around 10. I was ready so we put him indoors and headed out. It was a small grocery run for only a handful of things that we would need over the next week. Our plan is to go Yuma next week and can pick up more after our gov’t pensions go in on Wednesday. There is no where else we can get milk for $2.92/gal so along with cheese, creamer and eggs, we came out smiling.

The puzzle is coming along

We had lunch, just sandwiches today (I grabbed 2 more loaves of my Sola seeded bread ♥) and then I nipped over to work on the puzzle for an hour and a half. It is an interesting one and fun to search for the pieces. It shouldn’t take long to finish it. We all sat outside together when I returned and then Gibbs and I went for our walk around 4. Sheila and Callie were heading out too, so we all walked together. They got along perfectly, after the introductory butt sniffs, and we went around the park together. 😊 

The winds picked up after lunch

From feeling chilled in the shaded gazebo to a sunny walk, I came in feeling quite hot. Skip the tea and I poured myself another rye and ginger. I guess I will need to pick up more Zero Canada Dry. I make it a weak drink but tastes good that way for me and goes down easily.

We sat in the gazebo 
When I asked Gibbs if he was ready to ginside,
this is the look.

Oh! The title of my blog is for a reason. I’m not big into hockey, never watch the regular seasons games BUT…………when I heard that Canada won the 4 Nations Championship last night, I had to check out the overtime that brought us the win. If you didn’t see it and are Canadian, here it is. ♥ It gave me goosebumps. Mike Marner from our home city of London made the assist to the winning goal and that is just sweet. Not sure which link shows it best but here is a second one. Yes, we're proud.

Just before supper, the sun said goodnight.

Supper was fish and chips but instead of going to Mountain Quail Café, we made our own tonight. Maybe next Friday, we’ll meet up with some friends there. Our meal was great and filling. Not sure what we'll watch tonight, but there is another Reacher episode, NCIS: Sydney and Fire Country. Lots of entertainment tonight. We reached a wonderful high of 75F/23C. It was a fine day.

The after glow is pretty.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by. Your comments are appreciated.

A Low-Key Day, Clouds!

Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Feb. 20^th it was a quiet day on the Richard’s front. We were up by 7 after a good night’s sleep and ready for the day. I did my usual routine on the floor this time and came down for my tea. Bill left for the field and Gibbs and I went for our walk. It wasn’t the best one for me, I had to hurry him along but he still seemed happy. ♥

Good morning!

There were some very impressive clouds
around all day

I just lazed around for the morning and sat outside with Gibbs until Bill got home just after 11. He had stopped at Moon Mountain mail and picked up my parcel that arrived last night (or this morning). Yay! I ordered a pair of Hike’s barefoot shoes and couldn’t wait to get them on my feet! My Sketchers are very old and need to be retired. I’ve read a lot about how these barefoot shoes grounds us and gets us away from all the hype about ‘needing arches’. So, I’m going to try them!

Look at this!!
💖

We had lunch together, the last of my pizza was still pretty good and now it is gone. 😊 I went to the clubhouse to finish the puzzle, if Karen hadn’t, and to find a new one to work on. Karen has pulled out for an overnight adventure so I didn’t feel bad finishing one of the park’s puzzles. It was a bit of an easy one and the one I picked is along the same line but it should be fun too.

It's a beautiful day to sit outside

These are so lightweight and comfortable

I was surprised when Bill came over, helped me with the border and hung around for quite a while to work on the body as well. ♥ He understands how difficult it is for me to pull away. We left together at 3:45. I took Gibbs for his walk, in my new shoes, and felt great! I took my book outside with Gibbs and drank my tea in the gazebo. There were only two chapters left so I finished it early. Another good one!

Finished this one

Chose this one

Bill and I made some progress

For supper, we had Bill’s burgers. Cooked perfectly, loaded and very messy. I used 2 napkins!! We streamed the 3^rd episode of The Voice and now that we’re caught up, we watched some of Reacher’s 3^rd season. We have been waiting for him!! This has been a hot day, 79F/26C, but it has been quite breezy. Too much for Bill to have night flying. This time of year, that happens a fair bit.

Delicious, of course.
Good night!

I hope you have enjoyed your day as much as we have. Thank you for popping by.