Settling for a Couple of Days, It’s Warm and Windy!

Davis Camp Park, Bullhead City, AZ

On Saturday, Oct. 29^th we were nearing the end of this fall month. Hallowe’en is just around the corner and on the road, it always reminds me of the year we stopped at the Mesquite, NV casino. It was the year we made the acquaintance of our friends, Jim and Sharon. We didn’t really get to know them, just spoke and Bill got a tour of their American Dream Class A.

Morning view across the parkk

We didn’t see them again until we were all in the pool together at Lake Havasu RV Park later that same winter. 😊 We’ve bumped into them a couple of times since then, once in Yuma Lakes and once at Silverview in Bullhead City. This is a shout out to them back in their home province of Alberta. We miss seeing you guys! Memories are sure lovely to have. Funny, but special how some things just trigger them. ♥

Driving to the city for groceries
Looking across at our park

There is the Suite sitting there with Gibbs
in charge 💓

This morning, we were determined not to get up before 7 since it wasn’t a travel day. The boys were up at 4:30 for a nature call, me at 6:30 but we all came back to bed. That was a nice change. Looking out my window and seeing the blue sky and palm trees in the near distance, made me smile. Oh yes, it’s warm here and it was a treat not to need the heat on last night. I hopped in the shower first and enjoyed the pressure of hookups. Aaah!

We had breakfast and left Gibbs in charge at 9 when we drove to Sam’s Club, not too far from our park. We only had about 4 things on the list but came out with about 14 but that is usually the way it goes. We needed the things we bought. I did find a nice lumberjack-style ‘shirt/jacket’ for cool nights and chilly mornings. I really like Sam’s Club and Costco clothing and I think their prices are very good. Here or at home.

Driving into Ridgeview RV Resort

Back home, we had a coffee and relaxed for a bit over the lunch hour. Bill and Gibbs snoozed and I read a few more chapters. Around 2, we drove down the road to Ridgeview Rv Resort to see our friends, Roland and Lori. 😊 

Schatzi, the little sweetheart

They had difficulties this past spring with the refrigerator in their home on wheels. Thank the good Lord, they are all fixed up and back on the road again. ♥

Roland, Gibbs and Bill in the shade

It was a great visit and we’ll see them for a few days again as we’re moving into that park tomorrow. 

Lori and I prefer the sun
Sometimes Schatzi does too ♥

More reading back home and I started supper just before 6. Air fried chicken thighs, corn for Bill, squash for me and potatoes to share. This was a nice meal. We even have one little cherry pie to share if we’re still hungry. As it turned, the meal was great and we didn’t need dessert tonight. At least we ate at the appropriate time tonight! 😊

It was a tasty meal, the chicken was perfect!

The evening was spent quietly. We watched a movie together and I finished my book. This was a great day!

A few pictures from my walk with Gibbs
after lunch

Look at this beauty tucked in a carport
Good night!

Thank you for taking the time to pop by.

Time to Move On

Friday in Eagle’s Landing was an awesome day. We had decided to stay another night in this great park so we could really get some relaxing in before hitting the road again.

Kayaks available to borrow in the park, next time!

Someone is ready for Hallowe'en!

We enjoyed the area of Grove, Oklahoma

I have to admit we were really enjoying being hooked up to hydro, water and sewer.

The only thing on our list of things to do was to go into Grove to the post office and buy stamps for our post cards. Having already completed a couple of walks around the park and testing the water in the pool, what more to do but don my swimsuit and go for a bit of sunbathing.

Yes, the water was cold although the outside temperature was beautiful. I think it was around 80F and the water a cool 68F maybe. I stretched out on the lounge chair for about 30 minutes before getting hot enough to take a dip. It was indeed just a dip but I managed to swim a couple of short laps and go back to my place in the sun. It was ideal, I was the master of the whole area, not a soul in sight. I even tested the elliptical and electric bike in the exercise room before heading back to camp.

We had bbq’d steak and a potato for supper and retired inside for the night. I think we were semi-packed up and in bed by 9:30 pm. That is Central time an hour earlier than we are used to back home. We knew we wanted to get moving as early as possible.

Saturday morning, we were up and on our way, out of the park by 8:30 am. It proved to be another gorgeous day for driving. 

Between our gps', my notes and this atlas we were
definitely going to find our way!

Today we wanted to head towards Oklahoma City, without actually going through it and all the turnpikes, and end up at a Walmart Super Centre close to Elk City, OK.

Much wilder than the pool I was in yesterday

This was a cool drive, seeing things I’ve not seen before. That is what it is all about and I’m loving it. We travelled on a very winding 2 lane road, Alt 412, to avoid the toll roads, from US 59. 

This was a great ride and even though Bill had to be on his toes he loved it as well. We’ll do it again in a heartbeat.

We drove through Yukon, Ok which is, apparently Garth Brooks' home town, I didn't know that! 

and past Choctaw Road……………you know, where Billie Joe jumped off the Tallahachi bridge? 

Anyway, even though I know the Tallahachie bridge is/was in Mississippi, that is the song that continued going through my head after seeing that sign.

We travelled alongside the historic Route 66 and promised to drive on it soon.

With a few pit stops, some for pits (?) and some for fuel and lunch, we made it to our destination by 4 pm. We are set up nicely, fed the pooch, grabbed a bite to eat and settled in to write our posts. It is warm, quite warm at 84F so have all of the windows open in the Suite. There is a nice breeze blowing through

As usual, I’ve taken a few pictures of the day’s travels and have shared them with you.

Still many great looking water towers out there

Love this one!

                                                                           

Our quiet spot at Walmart, closest neighbour is the motor home
to the left of the picture

Beautiful sunset

I hope you had a great day as well. Thank you for reading along. Please feel free to comment.