Clean Sheets, Good Run at It, Silly Al’s with the Gang

Park Place RV Park

On Friday, Dec. 1^st we greeted the day and month with clear skies and dampness in the air. We’d had a decent rain late evening with some thunder and lightning before I went to bed. Desert dampness is hard to explain, it isn’t grass you smell but the aromas of earth rising like you’ve never smelled – unless you’ve been here.

Good morning!

What? That looks like a duck is walking Gibbs!
I didn't even have a hat on. 😂

I slipped over to the clubhouse and put our sheets in the washer, and was the first to arrive. I had my blog to finish and after my tea, Gibbs and I walked.  Because there was no wind, there was a warmer feel to the morning yet it was still only 46F/7C. Bill left for the flying field with his Piper wing strapped on the back of Black Beauty for the ride. 😊 I hope he got a picture.

Another one bites the dust.
This one was started yesterday afternoon
3 of us worked on it.

After the sheets were dry, I went back and worked on the puzzle with the girls. Not surprising, after 2 ½ hours, we were finished. This was another fun one with familiar gardening stuff from our home on the Ridge. It was only 11:30 so I sat outside with Bill and Gibbs until noon hour and we had lunch. Today, I sliced and toasted the homemade bread. Bill had a tomato sandwich and I just had butter. It was tasty just like that.

Here Kitty, Kitty.
They need to be sprayed to give them a shine.

It was a warm enough day that I slipped out into the gazebo while Bill worked on planes (I say worked but I mean putter) and Gibbs played with Ken’s plastic bottle. 😊 I wanted to try a new design on rocks and was very pleased with how they turned out. I run out of ideas so I may just be making the same kinds over and over, it keeps me out of trouble! At 3:00, a different neighbour came over to chat with Bill about his planes – he does draw attention! – and at 3:45 we got cleaned up and drove to town.

Pina Coladas to start

A quick stop at the post office to drop a couple of birthday cards in the box and then to Silly Al’s to meet the group. We were first there and ordered a Pina Colada each while we waited.

Mmmmm, loved this one too.
(pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella, black olives,
mushrooms, onion and green pepper)
Of course, I have leftovers. ♥

Bill's favourite, Al's Hawaiian

 Tonight, I decided on a different pizza from my norm and tried Al’s Combo House Favourite. I’ll sure order it again! ♥ Good food and chats ensued and when we parted we agreed to meet them shortly at Roadrunner for a campfire. 

Here we are!
R to L:
Ken, Kim, Tom, Deb D, Riley, Deb K, Bill, me

It was a lovely calm, albeit cool, evening. Finding the way in the dark is a treat but with Bill’s ‘cookies’ on Black Beauty’s gps, we find it easily enough.

Half of our group star gazing.
I wasn't unbundling from the blanket to get
the rest. I was too cozy.

Lovely fire, Tom!

It was around 8:30 when we were headed home. The news today from my sister, Gayle and John, is good. They are making a good run and good time on their journey and stayed at Terre Haute, IN last night. Continued safe travels to them both. It was a warm enough evening for them that far north so that is always a bonus. This was another of those wonderful days. Here, there and everywhere with friends.

Good night!

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A Pretty Nice Day, Silly Al's

Park Place RV Park

Tuesday, Jan. 3^rd the day started out at a mild 49F/9C but it was windy. Too windy for Bill to go flying but not too windy for a walk. Bill and I stripped the sheets and duvet cover off the bed. Gibbs and I went out at 8, around the outside perimeter of the park and home again. I debated but not for long and I took myself out around the bigger block. I met Carol Ann, walking to the field, so we chatted a bit and then met Bill on his way as well. 😊

My morning walk under lovely blue skies

It is always a good social hour for the rc flyers even if it isn’t flying weather. That’s pretty nice all in itself. Now that he’s the President of the Quartzsite RC Flyers he likes to stay connected. He used to be President of the London flying club back home, many years ago, so I know he’ll be a good one for as long as he stays in the position.

Puzzle #5 since our arrival in the park

Back home, I made a cup of tea in my to-go mug and took the laundry basket over to the clubhouse. I worked on the puzzle while it was washing. By the time it was in the dryer, Bill returned home and popped over to see if he could help fold. He sat with me for 15 minutes and managed to help me finish the puzzle. It seems that maybe the girls didn’t like this one much as they’ve not returned to complete it. Together, Bill and I made the bed and crammed that duvet back in place. 😊

top picture: Tyson Wells is booming
bottom: Is that you, Nancy?
(nah, I know it's a Ford)

We discussed the day’s plans and then had some lunch. I had no need to go back to the clubhouse so sat and read my next book with a cup of coffee. This one is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. We’ve seen the movie so it will be interesting to see how the book plays out. I’m liking it already, comparing the details as I go along. We all drove to town, checking out all of the new additions to Tyson Wells.

The skies are still pretty nice at 3:30
when we drove to Roadrunner BLM

Wow! It has really boomed since last week! This makes us happy as it is a big part of why we love coming back to Quartzsite. The crazy, hectic pace does not bother us, we enjoy it. Kuehn St. was jam-packed and with difficulty finding a parking spot, we slipped in right next to the tent vendor who sells collapsible ladders. Bill couldn’t pass up the deal for a 15’ one and last year’s price for a 12.5’ one. 😊

Gibbs loves his Auntie Gayle
but she had a lot to learn
He wanted her arm to lay on
but it took a while before she caught on 💓💓
then he was happy and promptly gave her a kiss

Happy Hour at the Montana

From there we drove out to Roadrunner BLM to have Happy Hour with Gayle and John. John suggested supper at Silly Al’s so just after 4, we dropped Gibbs off at home and met in the busy parking lot around 5. We were immediately seated at a table for 4 and ordered our regular fare. Yum! It was 5:45 when we paid and left for our respective homes. This would be their last opportunity to go there so we’re glad they included us!

By the time we drove back to meet
at Silly Al's, the sky had clouded over

Nothing good on tv so I wrote my blog post while Bill did some Word Scrambles with country music videos playing in the background. This has been another nice day. We had clear blue skies until about 4:00 when the clouds moved in. Our high today was 64F/16C and the winds had died by suppertime. A warmer day coming tomorrow but nothing over 70F/21C for the next few days.

My small meat lovers
and Bill's small Hawaiian
Yummy!

Good night!

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Two Miles Along the Beach, T or C Shopping, Rock Painting, Supper Treat

Elephant Butte, NM

On Monday, Nov. 25^th, I didn’t get up until 6:30 and was out the door immediately. Bill rolled over for another few minutes. It was a chilly walk today. Same temperature, 35/36F but there was a brisker feel because of the slight wind. 

When I opened our back blind , this was my reward

My hoody was up most of the way until I was in a sheltered area. I walked down to Lion’s Beach which is the one we see from our site. Then I followed it around to Rattlesnake Beach and turned up one of the roads to the main Ridge Rd.

From the level below us, our wind sock flies proud

That had me huffing and puffing even though I took baby steps and took it slow as it was quite a steep hill. At the top, I took a couple of pictures of the sunrise over the water and met up with Poncha. 

The dog, I don’t know the man’s name. Poncha came over, after given approval to approach, and rubbed her furry self against my leg while I petted her. What a lovely friendly sweet pal she is. The man, who was quite friendly and not overbearing, said she was a rescue.

this was a steep climb
and I'm only half way up

Back at the Suite, I had warmed up considerably, as you do after a nice walk in the chill air. I made my tea and read blogs. Bill and I talked about the day and I’d decided a couple of things. First, I wanted/needed a shower and took care of that. Second, I wanted to go into town to get more stamps, to Walmart to browse and pick up a couple of things on my list. Thirdly, I want to paint rocks this afternoon since I’d found a few nice ones.

Poncha and her owner

Part shepherd and part husky
she is quite a ham

Not feeling like eating or making bacon and eggs (unless Bill truly desires them), I suggested oatmeal and toast. Not a ‘wise’ choice as far as keto/paleo but it was good and we are the masters of our own bodies, after all. We cleaned up dishes, and headed into Truth or Consequences by 11. First stop was the post office where I bought more International stamps and mailed a birthday card. From there we drove to Walmart and spent a bundle.

Beautiful sunrise but the clouds were prominent
most of the day today

We needed a few groceries but then we split off from each other and just perused. It isn’t often we do that and it was actually good. Bill could look at what he wanted and I could do the same. I put the food items in the cart first and then found the non-food items on the list. At one point we met up and wandered the Christmas aisles. Oh-oh, a few things ended up in the cart and I bought a seed bell for the birds in Pilot Knob. 

Some bread crumbs for the birds were a hit

 One thing that I picked up was a new kitchen mat. The one I have had for a few years is one I got from Marilynne when they had their garage sale in 2015. It is a braided rug and I’ve loved it for 4 ½ years. It washes up easily and although a few times Bill has suggested getting rid of it because it ‘doesn’t fit’, I’ve held firm and kept it. Today, I looked for another one, it had to be machine washable, and found one that I think we will both be happy with.

The quails played with it

One last stop at a fuel station around the corner where diesel isn’t cheap but it was the best price in town. While Bill fueled up, I walked up to the Dollar General. I wanted to pick up some mini gloves since I’ve either left mine back in the Bunky or they are tucked away somewhere. I found 4 pair for $3 and although they said Kid’s gloves, they were the same size and fit as the 2 pair of ladies’ gloves for $4. Go figure. I buy them at dollar stores so it isn’t a fret if/when I lose them or poke a hole through a finger.

We drove home and I unloaded the food into the fridge and freezer and we both emptied bags and stored the Christmas items under the bed. I made myself a coffee and sat writing this which got me into looking at old pictures and my rock painting got delayed. It isn’t a sunny day at all but it is mild so I took everything out to the picnic table to start painting while Bill dozed. It was 2 o’clock.

I got my paint station set up
When my rocks are finished, I'll post pictures
I worked for 2 hours outside on this mild day

After Jo-Anne and Bob took Higgins for a walk, Jo-Anne stopped by to see what progress I was making. I never know what picture to paint so I asked Bill for suggestions. After giving me a few, ones that any artist would find a breeze, I went out to look for some talent. Ha ha. I usually just start painting and see what comes from it and today was no different.  With 3 base coats on 3 rocks, I was off! When Jo-Anne and Higgins came, we chatted and I managed to create a very poor replica of The Ridge – aerial view.

The braided rug has served its purpose

After she left, around 4, the winds picked up so I packed things up soon after and moved inside. As we were discussing supper, I looked out our back window and Wile E. Coyote was walking across behind our Suite on the level below. He kept stopping when he heard the flag pole blowing but even still my picture was blurred. He seems very brazen as he walks around the park keeping everyone on their toes.

This is the replacement
I like the brightness

We decided on Pizza Hut and relaxed for the next hour and a half. Jo-Anne popped over to borrow our movie binder since they are still receiving no satellite signals. We left the Suite at 6 and drove into Truth or Consequences. There were a few people waiting at the counter but most people order on line now and just go to pick up their orders. We were the elite. Well, we were the traditional guests, the only ones, so grabbed a menu and found a seat. We figured we would make our choice and go up and order. Before long, ‘Mike’ came over and took our order.

He is out of place here in the park in the daytime

We ordered too much food. We really did but we haven’t been to a P.H. in a very long time and thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and garlic breads. Of course, half of my half came home with me, ¼ of Bill’s half and some of the garlic breads with dipping sauce. I never complain about leftovers. We had a cute waiter and when he asked us how things were, he said he made the pizza himself. 😊

It was just after 7 when we drove home, in the dark. No streetlights out here at all so you really do need headlights and a reasonable speed on these curvy roads. Back home, I sat to write more on my post and Bill put The Voice on. The rest of the evening was watching some of our Monday night programs, the ones we could get. Others were recorded on our pvr to watch another night. This was a fun day.

We got some shopping done, filled Black Beauty up, I got some painting started, not a finished one yet and we had a nice supper out. The temperature didn’t get to the forecasted high of 64F but mainly because the sun never made an appearance for any length of time. Oh well, it was a mild day all the same. I slacked today as far as walking though, neglecting to get out for a second one in the afternoon. I will make up for that tomorrow.

We were the only patrons eating in the restaurant

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