Hazy, Lazy Days of …….Winter

With the arrival of Thursday, Jan. 26 I’m actually longing for the end of the weekend

before it has even started! I’m not trying to rush our days here, not really, but with all of these Quartzsite rv’ers, our internet is the (excuse me) PITS!

I’ve tried to post my blog since Tuesday but as you’ll notice when I do post, there are two maybe three days bunched in a post. I apologize for that, trying not to make them so long but I am kinda long winded. We are just anxious for the show to be over and people leave so things can go back to normal here.

We’ve had some pretty nice days now that the sun has reappeared after 3 or 4 days of clouds and strong winds. Yes, we do get spoiled and shouldn't grumble but the sun is what we came down here for as it blends with the sandy desert plains so well.

Since my sister and her husband have returned to La Posa South, about a mile or so away, Gayle and I met at the dumpster locale at 9 and walked together this morning. It was nice, we get a family visit in as well as our exercise. She has a Fitbit also so we are good encouragement for the other.

At 9 am, there were 9 at the dump line up

An hour later, 14 in line

After my nice walk, I basically pulled the ‘retirement’ card and relaxed outside. Bill was having an issue again with his laptop so Gerry was over and helped him to get things straightened out. With the slow internet it takes 3 times as long to do a simple fix but it worked out great. Thanks Gerry!

I showered and donned my tank top and shorts and settled in the sheltered sun with my book. Clemson was quite content in his tent, a cool breeze but hot sun. I don’t think it got much above 59 or 60F and our neighbours' either thought we were nuts or lucky. They were feeling the cool air and were bundled in jackets, jeans etc.

Since we rv’ers are all basically in the same boat, we help each other where we can. Gerry was having some trouble with his battery power for his trailer so Bill returned the help and loaned him our portable solar panel to help boost it up. While he was busy, I took the opportunity to give Mom a call.

She answered pretty quick and was very happy to hear my voice. That makes it worth it right there. Throughout the conversation she retained the information I gave her at the beginning that we were in Arizona. She focused on that and although very repetitive, we had a nice chat. The hardest part is getting off the phone as she has no idea how long we’ve talked. I hate saying goodbye but at the same time I can only go over the same things for so long. Bless her, a conversation in person where I can reach out, hug her and laugh beside her will be 100% better and I look forward to that when we return home.

Bill got his drone out again since there wasn’t a strong wind and took pictures of our friends’ trailers and gave them a copy. He also took a couple of ours with both of us in it, so that was a treat! Usually it is just me sitting beside it while he is out in the field with the quadcopter.

Home sweet home

At 3 we hosted Happy Hour and it was a good time as usual. I took a picture but not everyone was here when Lorne Green from A Place Called "Away" dropped in with his friend Rowdy so they weren’t in the picture.

Our little haven in the desert

I am always interested in the origin of names I have not heard before. Where years ago, I would quietly wonder, now I don’t hesitate to ask. Rowdy kindly obliged and told me the story. I love it! Here is a hint: 1960's, Rawhide, Clint Eastwood.

The happy gang today

Dee, Mike and Timbit

Clemson loaned Timbit his stool

We parted ways around 5 and headed inside for dinner. I only had a pot of chili to warm up so I took Clemson for a nice walk, letting him lead. He likes to run so we jogged a couple of times. After a warming dinner, we settled in for the night. I finished another David Baldacci book, Zero Hour, and it had me guessing to the end. I like that.

No words can describe our sunset 

That was our day, another perfect one here in the Quartzsite desert. Thanks for reading!

Our Sun Returns, A Visit to Plomosa Road, Happy Hour Again

Tuesday, Jan. 24^th gave us all hope again when the sun rose over the mountains and the sky was clear of clouds. At 7:45 when we got up there wasn’t even a hint of a breeze. Beautiful.

This is what we want to see every day

My shadow lady walked with me today
she is a great friend and good company

Our internet connection is slow and sometimes so frustrating that it is easier to walk away then persist. There are too many people in the area using it at peak times of the day. Oh well, nothing is imperative to a time frame so we do what we can when we can.

Bill and I had a bite to eat and I had a shower, testing our new Oxygenics shower head. Yes, quite an improvement and worth the expenditure. We’d been invited to check out my sister’s gathering of the Montanas (an unofficial rally) at Plomosa Road so drove over there at noon on their last day. I neglected to get pictures but we walked around a bit and met up with Ann and Bill, whom we’ve met before at John’s birthday party back home.

This Airstream is from Ontario but a nasty dent in the top corner

It was quite busy in the heart of Quartzsite, up over the overpass, but not too bad for someone passing on through. On the way, back home we stopped at the Pit Stop to get propane for the Suite then down Main St. to buy gas for the generator. These places were a challenge to get in and out of, my goodness!

Cute little Bambi Airstream

We stopped at the busy Roadrunner market for a few salad fixings, in and out of there relatively quick and back through the traffic home by 12:45. The sun was still glorious but man that wind was still cold. I couldn’t find any shelter from the bite so another day of reading inside.

Bill unloaded and replaced the propane tank and topped up the generator with gas. Gerry popped over to help Bill with an issue on his laptop just before we grabbed a late bite to eat.

I've seen more of these large coaches this year than
I've ever seen

The afternoon flew by and before long we were falling asleep in the warmth of our Suite. I could hear Tucker next door, barking as visitors arrived for Happy Hour so put the kettle on and we joined them with our tea. The wind was still cool but the sun was nice.

For supper, it was simple because of the late lunch but also quick because our Tuesday night shows started here at 6 pm. I made grilled cheese sandwiches in the frying pan with French bread and they hit the spot.

Shortly after 9, I was ready to finish the snooze I started this afternoon so went up to bed.

Wednesday, Jan. 25th was even better. The sun was glorious, the wind was minimal and we were happier campers once again. Today Bill got out his drone and did some overhead touring, taking pictures afar and close ones of our and our friends' rigs.

Events going on at the pavillion if you wish to attend

I got a lot of walking in today, over 3 miles, so that pleased me. I try for at least 1 mile and am happy when I can make even that happen. Today, Bill emptied half of our gray water tank into the Blue Boy (which is actually gray) and he drove to the dump station while I walked behind. It is so bumpy on these roads that ours seems to beebop all over. It only bounced off a couple of times so not too bad.

After that, the day was for lazing and I do that well. George popped over because we can't see the front of our their unit and said that they would host Happy Hour. Good to know since the day is perfect for it. We read and dozed for a couple of hours before I made our tea and headed over with our chairs.

Clemson sniffs the pee rock before lifting his leg

Bill and Gerry playing with the drone

The drone overhead

It was a large group today, Mike and Dee, Lorne and Sue Green, Rick and Kathy Rousseau and Sandie and Dennis were the newer happy people. 

Thanks George for this picture

Great  shot of La Posa South and beyond

 At 5 or shortly after we said goodbye and headed in for supper. Chicken thighs on the Weber tonight were very tasty with our side salad.

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