Celebrating the Dance

Sunday, February 21, 2021

It is Windy Out On Ogilby Road

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Today was to be a lazy type of day. Tom did go and fill the bladder with water since it did say our tank was on empty but other then that we had no real plans. It was warm enough to sit out and enjoy our coffee and then later I did go back out to sit and crocheted for awhile. They had predicted there would be some wind later in the day, around 18 mph but for now there was a slight breeze which felt good sitting in the warm sun. Around 3 o'clock the wind did start to pick up a bit and later when we walked across the way to Cathy and Shane's for Happy Hour we brought in the awning. Around 6 o'clock it hit and when I say it hit I mean it hit. Tom noticed our slide topper was really blowing and walked back to bring our large slide in. He no sooner got back and we heard a snap the force was hard enough to pull one of the anchors out of the tent wall. We have parked out here several times over the years and we never remember it being quite this fierce. As I write this on Sunday afternoon the wind that started last evening has not let up. Yet the sky is as blue as it was yesterday.

I took this of my view as I was sitting and crocheting.

Those are the Ogilby Hills in the distance.

Friday, February 19, 2021

Imperial Sand Dunes in the Distance

I just like this sign as we head into Yuma.

We drove over to the Arizona Market Place today. Just a quick stop to pick up a couple of things. Then we drove to the East Side of Yuma to visit Tacos El Cositas for lunch. We had read about this place on Nancy's blog, Kissack Adventures, she had taken pictures and the fish tacos sounded and looked delicious. It did not disappoint and the prices, $2.25 for a fish taco and $2.50 for a shrimp taco, we thought were more then reasonable. Plus, Nancy was right they were very, very good.

It was a fish type of day for us and we stopped at the restaurant located in the Westwind RV Park on our way home to pick up two fish fries to go. We have ate there in the past when we have stayed in the park and have been told by others in the park they fly in fresh Alaskan Cod for their fish fry. True or not it is delicious and for $24 and change they are worth it as far as we are concerned.

I took this picture after the sun had set and before

total darkness. That in between time of twilight when

everything, even in the desert, takes on a softness.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Doug decided today was the day for him and Yuma to head out and start the very slow trek East. We have enjoyed the time we have spent with the White Lion and its occupants parked near us this winter and with any luck will catch up with the two of them as we start our slow trek East next month. It looks empty across the way with the White Lion gone. To check up on him and Yuma, Miss Adventure Travels, he always has some great pictures to share.

They pulled up to say a quick see you down the road

and after going across the way

to see Cathy and Shane they are off.

Then there are two.

Caught the last of the glow left behind by the setting sun.

Taking a trip back a few more days.

Friday, February 12, 2021

Today was a great cloud day.

Cathy and Shane's Place

What can I say I thought it was cute.

Some of the Ocotillos are getting red blossoms.

Our Neighborhood.

There were some lovely shadows on the mountains.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

We went into Yuma to run a few errancs and picked up some groceries.

A Yuma Palm.

There was enough wind to kick up some dust today.

The Ogilby Hills

Tonight's sunset set the sky on fire.

We are enjoying our days parked out here just off of Ogilby Road. The quiet and the peace we have found here parked next to friends is wonderful.

We are glad you stopped by!

If you have time to leave a comment we would enjoy hearing from you.

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sunday, February 14, 2021

The fifty-first bouquet of flowers Tom has

given me for Valentine's Day.

I love you and thank you for the beautiful flowers.

I took an early morning walk to catch the sun coming up on our day.

Hoping your day is filled with sunshine and blue skies

and you spend it with those you love.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

There are Tiny Leaves on the Ocotillo Near Winterhaven

Ocotillos are all a lovely green on Ogilby😊

Saturday, February 6, 2021

We settled into this spot in the Roadrunner BLM 19 days ago and have enjoyed our time here. Not sure of the date when our neighbors across the way moved in but I do know it was before we found out our leveling/stabilization jacks would not retract. What I do know is how lucky we feel that Marilyn, Gary, plus there cute little dog decided to park across the wash near us. We had several wonderful chats across that wash before leaving today and we will miss being parked by them. (Marilyn and Gary if you are reading this I hope you follow us occasionally through our blog and God willing we are all out at Roadrunner or even somewhere else at some point next year and we can make a plan to park next to each other again.) It has been a strange year this year with all the social distancing and mask wearing but this time across the wash reminded us about the best part of this lifestyle which is meeting new people. As you head back home we wish you safe travels. Hope to see you both again down the road.

Our neighborhood

and our wonderful neighbors Marilyn, Gary and their fur baby.

After a few pictures it was time to pull out and move down the road. While Tom drove the Stinger "B" to top off our propane, then dump or tanks, and fill our fresh water tank. I thought I would make a quick stop to replace a small pan Tom occasionally uses on the grill at one of the venders on Kuehn. I obviously misjudged the crowd that would be there on Saturday as there was no parking and there was not going to be anything quick about the stop. We are hoping to visit the Arizona Market Place while on Ogilby Road so I will look there. After hooking the Jeep up the decision was to drive back to Ogilby Road the same route we took getting here in January. So we merged onto I-10 going west, took the CA-78 exit, and continued west until we reached Ogilby Road. At this point we made a left turn and headed south towards our new neighborhood.

Leaving Quartzsite behind

we are heading West on I-10.

This section of I-10 is one we have been on several times

over the years to get groceries in Blythe, CA.

I never get tired of the views along here and look

forward to this view every time.

We cross over the Colorado River and are in California.

Today we were waved through.

Turning onto CA-78 we drive by fields of

vegetables on both sides for several miles.

When the sign says dips on this road they are not kidding.

In the next two collages I tried to capture some of the

"roller coaster" moments.

We have made a left turn and are on Ogilby Road.

I thought the Ocotillos I saw on CA-78 looked green

but now I can see they are green.

Lets just say as we drive down Ogilby Road I mention to

Tom more then once, you do not want to go off the road.

This is one of several washes we drive through and the road

is disintegrating and the shoulder definitely looks soft.

When we turned on to the road we would be parking on this

was the first rig we spotted. How can you see this and not

smile. My thought is a happy person needs to live inside.

So that was the last picture I took on Saturday. Just a little farther down Cathy and Shane drove up in their truck to show us how to get to the area they are parked in. After finding a nice level spot for the Stinger "B" and getting a few things set up we grabbed out chairs and took a walk across the wash to spend some time catching up since the last time we were together. A couple hours later we spotted the White Lion heading our way with Doug and Yuma inside. A few instructions and he was parking his rig and joined us. It is really wonderful to be with friends.

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Cathy and Shane invited Tom and I along with Doug and Yuma to a Super Bowl Party they had set up in there outside room. They had everything from snacks, to dinner which they served at half time, delicious ribs, baked beans, and potato salad, and they topped that off with ice cream sundaes during the fourth quarter. There may have been a football pool and I may have won a quarter...lol then there was total score and I never win this sort of thing and now I have several flashlights and the cutest little lantern that I am using on one of our tables outside. Now you would think there would be pictures of this fun day and there are a couple. You need to click here and the link will take you to Doug's Blog, Miss Adventure Travels, because he did take pictures. I do not have one picture of the day. I am going with it was so much fun, and it was, taking pictures totally slipped my mind.

Monday, February 8, 2021

Happy Hour was outside the Stinger "B" tonight and we were treated to a lovely sunset and rosy afterglow.

Cathy and Shane's home across the wash.

Caught Doug looking out just before he snapped a picture.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Today I took a walk around our neighborhood to check out the Ocotillos up close.

Then we took a ride closer to the Cargo Muchacho Mountains and I took a couple more pictures of a few the Ocotillos out that way. Anyone who knows me or has read this blog knows this is my favorite plant out here. There are a lot of them in this area and they are all happily dressed in green.