In Yuma (Catching up the Blog)

Friday, January 31, 2020 (Seriously, how did the last day of January come so fast?)

After 29 days parked in the desert we arrived at the Westwind RV & Golf Resort in Yuma, Arizona around 12:30.  After getting parked we started to remove some of the accumulated dust and the first batch of wash was put in the washer/dryer. We then headed over to the restaurant here in the park for the Friday Fish Fry. The weather is predicted to be very nice this weekend before turning a little cooler the beginning of next week.  Tom was suppose to visit the dentist in Los Algondones on Monday but that appointment needed to be moved to Thursday so the Jeep can make a visit to the service center Monday morning.  We are hoping it is a minor glitch and can be taken care of quickly. In between we will be running a few errands and possibly enjoy a lunch in Los Algondones. The next two days, though, we will just be hanging out and enjoying the warm weather.

Leaving the desert near Quartzsite for the last time this Adventure.

We spent the last three days parked by Deb and Riley. 

It was a special time filled with chatting, laughter and just enjoying 

each other's company. All to soon it came to an end and with hugs, a see 

you down the road, and one more hug it was time to roll our wheels. 

Thank you for finding this lovely peaceful spot.

I turned the Jeep to take a picture of Deb and Riley's Igloo
in the distance and realized, again, how much we enjoyed our
time with these two beautiful ladies. We will miss you both.
Stay safe!

Catching up

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

It was early when I awoke this morning but really did not feel like getting out of bed. Instead I opened my shade and could see the light of day just beginning to fill the sky. There is a softness in the early morning that is very peaceful. Even out here with all the rigs surrounding us that softness translates into a quietness you can feel. I could see, what I like to describe as, the clouds sitting at the base of the mountains off to the west of us. I know I could have gotten up, dressed, and went outside for a walk, maybe tomorrow, but for today I enjoyed laying there and watching the day open up. Eventually Tom got up and I could smell the coffee being made, yes he really does make the coffee every morning, and I knew it was time to get up and enjoy that first cup of coffee and the beginning or our day.

I had been up for awhile when I could tell the sun had joined
us and I thought open the door and take a picture.

Taking a walk later I took a picture of our neighborhood.
Center picture Left to Right: Shirley & Ken, Stinger "B",
Joanne & Bob, Keith, Patsy & Bill just peeking out behind
Kim and Ken. The rest of the pictures are the rigs
surrounding us.

I wonder how long this guy has been hanging
out. There is a bird's nest in his upper arms.

Just liked the look of the mountains in the distance.

A few more Saguaros I passed by on my walk.
The middle guy was in my last blog but he deserved a
second picture.

As I walked some of the interesting things, at least to me,
that I saw on the floor of the desert.

Looking back where I had just walked up out of the wash,
bottom picture. Looking forward some Michigan RVer's.

Back on the main road passing by the Bluebirds.

The sign does not lie it is a dusty road indeed.

Circling back I can see our home ahead.

Later in the day the group is gathering for Happy Hour.

Champagne poured waiting to be picked up in a toast to George.
Bill did a wonderful job saying a few words, reminding us
all that because of Suzie and George and their blog we all
have met and are gathered out here in this wonderful place.

Then we gathered back in a circle, the conversation continued,
and we had delicious snacks provided by Shirley and Ken.
Top Left: Cheryl& Dave Top Right: Joanne, Bob & Tom
Bottom Left: Ken, Kim, Ken, & Shirley
Bottom Right: Keith, Patsy, & Bill

The sun was already behind the mountains when we broke up
tonight. Yet if you check out the picture above on the top right
you can see I did catch the sun going down behind
Joanne and Bob's rig.

Ken pulled out their little "Red Fire" and we joined them in a smaller circle, then Bob pulled up a chair, and Keith did the same with Ken coming up for a few minutes to chat. It would be our last night enjoying Shirley and Ken's company as they need to head back home tomorrow. A campfire with friends where the conversations flows and laughter can be heard is always a wonderful way to end a day.



Thursday, January 23, 2020

Today started on a somewhat sad note. Shirley and Ken arrived on Sunday for a short visit and today they pulled out to head back home and appointments that needed to be taken care of. We were glad they came it was so nice to see them. Just wish it could have been longer. With a last few words and several hugs and waves they were on their way. Already looking forward to next time.

There they go.

One of the problems with writing catch up posts is that I do not always remember what we did. Especially if there are no pictures.  I am thinking I took a run to Gem World to make a couple of purchases. What I do know is that right around 3 o'clock we all gathered for Happy Hour and we had  guests. Doug and Yuma drove over form Dome Rock to join our circle.

Top Picture: Keith, Kim and Ken
Middle Picture: Tom, Bill, Joanne, and Doug
Bottom Picture: Patsy and Bill

Lap Dogs?
Well Higgins on Joanne works.
Not sure Yuma quite understands just how large he his.

While all this is going on Oreo just sits quietly
across the way on her rug.

I again missed the sunset 

but I did manage to get

some decent pictures

of the afterglow.

Tom and I really like spending time parked out in the quietness of the desert and honestly it is something we truly look forward to each year.  Do not get me wrong we will spend this week here in full hookups and enjoy it thoroughly. Then we will have another week in the desert before that time will be behind us for this adventure and that always makes us a little sad. For now another batch of wash needs to be put in and the sun is out to enjoy so we will be outside doing just that. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. 

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