Fun-Filled Day, Surprise Company, Silly Al’s and Late Happy Hour

Bill and I were up on Monday, Jan. 28^th by 7. This morning mimicked the past few days with the outdoor temperature hovering around 47F/9C and very little winds. These are nice mornings. Bill and I sat together and read our friends’ blog posts and Bill had a coffee. I waited as I wanted to get my walk in before having my cup of tea. There were a lot of clouds first thing and I wasn’t too hopeful for the forecast of 74F/23C.

The sun rose while we were still inside the Suite

Today, there were two shadows

 Clemson got up out of bed (after waking Bill at 1 am to go out) around 7:30 and once that business was taken care of, Bill said he’d go on my walk with me. The sun was already up so there are no sunrise pictures but still some pretty skies. We noticed that a lot of the Bluebird group had left, leaving a big void in the middle of the east section. The show was over and they usually leave very soon after along with many other rv units.

A few days ago this view was filled with Bluebird coaches

When we returned from our 2-mile walk, George had texted Rob and told him that the Office was open and they were issuing permits.  So, Bill and Rob drove up to get ours for $40. This would allow us to stay for 2 weeks, if we wanted to. On the way back, Rob filled his water bladder so they could top up their fresh water tank and then they made one more trip to do the same for Bill. We were good to go and hope not to have to dump before Friday. The stickers were applied to the window on the Suite and on Black Beauty.

While that was taking place, around 10, I had a text from Deb and Riley from On a long and lonesome highway. They were taking a chance that we were around as they wanted to stop in and squeeze a visit in with as many of our group as possible while here. Deb brought me some grapefruit and Riley brought me a bag of novels with a smile on her face. She was happy to move them out of their Igloo. When Bill and Rob returned, Bill joined us and we caught up with the ladies and what they’ve been up to this winter.

Bill was curious about the construction behind the garbage dumpsters

There are two long trenches so he is thinking a new dump station area
Guess we'll have to wait until next year!

We wanted Rob and Pat to meet them so informed them and Deb and Tom that they were here. It was a nice visit and after spending time with George and Suzie, we all wished them safe travels as they continued their winter journey. I had picked about 6 books out of the bag for our reading pleasure and returned the remaining ones to Deb. I think her plan was to drop them off at the main office on her way out. It was wonderful to see them again.

Kim and Ken's motor home and tow vehicle
We've really enjoyed meeting this couple on their new winter adventure

For the next couple of hours, we relaxed inside or out and Bill dozed for a bit until it was time to get ready for supper. At 3:30 we took two of the smallest vehicles, George’s car and Tom’s Jeep, piling 5 in each one and drove to Quartzsite for Silly Al’s pizza. There is never a lot of space for parking so the big trucks were best left behind today. We arrived just before 4 and met up with George and Rose at the front entrance of the well-known venue. Remember, if you haven't eaten at Silly Al's, you haven't experienced Quartzsite.

Deb and Riley

George, Suzie, Pat, Bill, Deb M., Tom, Deb D., Riley, Rob
and Clemson

We were the next group waiting in line and the waitress offered us 3 tables of 4 immediately or 1 table for 12 which meant an indeterminable wait. We took the 3 bar tables and Bill and I sat with Ken and Kim. There were 4 of our friends who had never been at Silly Al’s before so we were anxious to see their opinions of the pizza. Bill and I ordered a split medium, Hawaiian for him and Meat lovers for me.

Neat decorations inside the restaurant
It is indeed the place to meet

They were both delicious and we know Kim and Ken loved theirs as well. We were giving up our tables to other patrons by 5 and hopped in the vehicles for home. Well, next thing I knew, I saw Kim pulling her chair out into the middle of the circle and Deb and Tom joining her. I guess we’re having a late Happy Hour! Yahoo! Within minutes, all 10 of us had gathered one more time. The winds had died right off and even though there was no sun, we were experiencing mild evening air.

I missed getting a picture of my pizza, it was too good to wait
but Rob took this group picture for us
Kim, Bill, Patsy, Ken

We sat for maybe 40 minutes and I showed the girls my Corking project. Deb and Kim had never seen this hobby before so I was happy to show them how to do it. We took turns capturing the western sky perform for us on our phones and cameras. 

Clemson getting a neck scratch from Rob

At 6 or so we split up the ‘party’ and went our separate ways. Monday night meant television for us with programs like Magnum PI, The Good Doctor, America’s Got Talent and Murdoch Mysteries. Some were recorded and others we watched.

Good night from La Posa South, Quartzsite

This was a fun day, time for relaxing, visiting and eating. Thank you for stopping by!

Last Show Day, Warm Winter Days – You Gotta Love ‘Em!

I was awake on Sunday, Jan. 27^th at 5:30 and knew that after going to bed at 9 last night, I was done sleeping. I remained in bed listening to the slumber sounds of my sleeping sweetheart. I got up at 6:45 and got dressed and sat at my laptop. It wasn’t long and Bill came downstairs after I did and made his coffee. The east sky was stunning and once it lifted into the clouds, it was light enough for me to head out the door.

I just couldn't choose one or two of these untouched beauties

My direction began the same up towards the front but I veered off to the east past the dumpsters for a bit and then a zig zag back home again. Another beautiful 47F morning with no wind. We are so blessed to experience this in January. I know I keep saying that! Back home, Bill and I got cleaned up and drove into the Big Tent for one last walk through. This was closing day, at 3 pm, all venues will close for the year.

And within minutes, this was the view in the same direction

Proud Canadian here

This is quite the little tent!

The elephant water tank is the entrance to where we park for free

Going in this morning, Bill wondered who actually gets water from the tanks

On our way out, we had our answer

Bill was looking for one thing and once we found it, we slowed our pace and wandered through the tent. It felt similar to our experiences in Los Algodones. “No thank you, no thanks, nope, don’t need it”. When we left the tent, we did what we always enjoy doing, because we can. 

Lots of room in the parking lot beside the Big Tent today

We walked through many of Paul Evert’s (now RV Country) motor coaches. There are many models, old and new, all interesting. Even some old, used models were nicely displayed with cool floor plans.

Not too many people here at all
at 9

We headed back home shortly after 10 and I started making our egg omelette sandwiches for brunch. They were very good, as usual. I know the way to Bill’s heart. We cleaned up dishes and then we said goodbye to George and Rose. They were pulling out to go to Dome Rock free blm for a few days, where they could do some gold digging. They have a very neat hobby that they both enjoy. This way, they don’t have to worry about paying the $40 which makes sense because they haven’t been here 2 weeks like the rest of us.

Something purty for the guys

Yup, it's an engine!

We’ll all see them tomorrow night for supper. I changed into shorts and went outside with my book. I’m reading David Baldacci’s Saving Faith and within the first chapter I’m hooked.  Bill read inside for a while and then dozed. I had to turn my chair away from the heat of the sun over the noon hour yet keeping the wind at my back. The winds picked up, of course, about an hour before happy hour at 3 but we gathered together anyway. The location is yet to be determined.

Just browsing motor homes for fun
and we were left alone for the most part
This one is a 2007 and quite lovely inside

Same model, different colour choices and layout
2006

As Bill stepped out the door with his rum and Coke in hand, Tom waved him over so the location was quickly decided. There was no wind after a few minutes and the good times rolled. This was fun, we had a lot of laughs and in groups of two or three, the stories were told. Rob and Suzie chatted in one corner, George and Deb in another, Pat and Kim discussed Insta Pots and Tom, Ken, Bill and I reminisced our childhood traditions. Remember when…..? This was a fun Happy Hour. We finally packed up our chairs and headed home just before 5:30.

And another old one with interesting colours
Their tv placement never quite works out for us
This one had a couple of nice 'glass/plexiglass' corner cupboards for glasses
and wine glass slots

A lot of large coaches pulled out today
I'm appalled at the dust they create
Look beyond Bill at how dirty their tow vehicle is getting!

The sun is setting later and later and the nights are staying warmer, longer. It was 75F when I checked the outdoor temperature so probably a true reading would be 70F. Our thermometer sits on the slide-out bar so at that time of night, it is in direct sun. 

And our Happy Hour location was perfect
No jackets required

Lots of conversations going on today

All I know is that I was still in capris and a sleeveless top. Beautiful days! Bill lit the Weber and took our cardboard and old financial papers out to the firepit. With no wind, it was a better time to burn them.

Ready for the barbecue

Ready for consumption

The steak was very thick, I don’t know why we buy them like that. I guess because of the price. We could probably have shared a half of this steak but nevertheless, it was a good meal, with baked potato and grilled mushrooms on the side. We cleaned up dishes by 7 and I sat to download my pictures from the day. I didn’t take many other than sky photos but it was just a relaxing type of ‘enjoy the weather’ day. That was exactly what we did.

Goodnight from La Posa South

I hope your day was fun too. Thank you for paying my blog a visit today. I love reading your comments if you care to leave one.