Family Trip to Holtville, CA

 Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Feb. 27th it was a bit of a flutter to get going. We slept in until 6:30 and so after Bill and Gibbs returned, it was 7 when I got into the bathroom to get washed. My exercises with my little buddy took about 20 minutes but I don't want to skip them, breakfast, get dressed, coffee and tea made and a quick walk with Gibbs brought us up to 8. The exact time we said we wanted to leave. 😁

Good morning!

From a tongue hanging out
to a calmer puppy dog

Bill had given Gibbs a Gravol pill at 7 o'clock in the hopes it would calm him for the 2+ hour drive ahead of us. Surprisingly, it worked! Once we got on I-95S he was quiet, even though he hardly lays down, that is an improvement. We found the answer for a peaceful trip. We arrived in Yuma around 9:00 AZ time and stopped at the Yuma Palms Mall first. The Target in the mall has the Allpoints ATM that allows us to withdraw cash from our bank a/c without a fee. Plus, we needed to hit the head. Isn't that how 'they' say it? 😃

We don't have blowing snow in our area
but we did have blowing sand from the dunes
today on our drive towards Yuma.

The green fields of Yuma's agriculture
The smallest church and the Glamis dunes

Gibbs also needed to get out for a piddle and a poop on that lovely green grass. He couldn't resist, obviously. 

He did keep looking for our home.

Arrival at Hot Springs LTVA

It was another 40 minutes or so to Holtville Hot Springs LTVA. Lori and Roland, our good friends from northwest Ontario, stay there for a few months over the winter. Between us, we make every effort to visit each other a couple of times while down here. This day was important too since their parents, Judy and Oscar (whom we also met our first year to the southwest) are visiting for a month and will be heading home soon.

Lori's scones were delicious!

We arrived at their camp spot around 9:15 and had a wonderful morning Happy Hour inside their home. Gibbs was hyper, it was all new to him and who knows? Maybe he sensed Shatzi, bless her little puppy soul, but he eventually settled down. Lori is a terrific baker and made a HUGE batch of breakfast scones for all of us. Bill and I just had to have 2 each with our coffee. Delicious, Lori! 💕 Just after 11, Gibbs began the 'is it time to go?' dance so I took a family photo, we said our goodbyes in the form of hugs and left for Yuma.

A couple of family photos
and
Gibbs felt left out so did his own posing.
What a little ham!

We had a couple of stops, mostly just because we were there. Bill picked up a lockable pin for attaching the bike rack on our Suite and then he stayed in Black Beauty with Gibbs while I popped into Marshalls. I left with nothing but in Target, I found another pair of the comfy shoes we bought him before Christmas. He says they feel like he is wearing nothing so they are similar to the barefoot pair that i ordered online. 😊

Bacon cheeseburger
and fries.
Yum!

Lastly, we wanted to grab a bite to eat so headed for the In 'n Out Burger. When we saw the line up of at least 20 vehicles in the drive-thru, we skipped that idea and went across the street to Five Guys. We ate in the truck and enjoyed their burgers and fries. It was after 2 so we knew we wouldn't need supper. With it being a night-fly evening for Bill, that was a good thing as meals are always a question for me. 

The drive home.
The Indian is still sleeping
and I'll never get tired of the colours in these mountains

It was a good drive there and back, returning home at 4:15, we were all pretty tired. I stretched out on the bed with Gibbs and Bill stretched out in his recliner. Not sure I dropped off to sleep but my boys sure did. Bill took a chance on the wind dying off tonight and left for the field by 6. I got out my paper quilling materials and played around a bit until I took Gibbs for his walk. It was dusk, the sun had dropped and it was very pleasant outside. I knew Bill would be happy at the field, able to fly for their last night.

did you hear of the train derailing near Yuma?
This is my poor attempt at getting a picture
of the aftermath.
Lots of containers damaged and sitting on the sidelines.

When Bill came home, I had just finished watching Matlock and we caught up on some of the election Ontario coverage on tv. This has been a great day, fulfilling in every way and we did it as a family. Gibbs was happy to be with us all day. 😊 We reached 80F/27C in Yuma and here so a beautiful day. With a low of 53F/12C overnight, we can leave some windows open again. 

Sunset from inside the Suite.
Gibbs and I walk at dusk.

Lastly, today is my 3rd oldest grandson's birthday. Nathan, Patrick's son, turned 15 today so we wish him a fun day. 15 is a fun age and Nate is maturing into a very pleasant young man under Patrick's direction. I'm very proud. 💖

Happy Birthday, Nate!
Good night!

Thank you for popping by.