New Neighbors

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Our day started early. We were up and moving before the sun which was just starting to show itself over the Kofa Mountains as we made our way out of the Roadrunner BLM to US-95. Turning north we were headed to Parker and Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 8:00 AM Mass.

We could see the first of the sun's light as we started out

then it popped over the mountains before we reached the exit.

Turning left on the highway this is our view. 

The church was honoring Our Veterans this weekend.
Our closing song today was America the Beautiful.

Today for the first time I noticed this small
chapel near the entrance to the church.
Observant, obviously we are not.

After Mass we made a quick stop for a few groceries at the Walmart before heading home. After getting things put away Deb and Riley joined us outside for a late Coffee/Bloody Mary/Margarita Hour. We had been chatting for awhile when we noticed a Yellow Jeep coming our way with Sue, Lorne, and Archie inside, what a great surprise. They sat down to join us and after we had been chatting for a while mentioned they were going to look for a spot over this way. They both said it was a lot quieter here then where they are at Scaddan Wash. We all suggested there was certainly enough room right here no need to look any further. When they got up to leave they said they would see us in the morning or later today.

Not long after they left Deb noticed a black truck coming our way. Her and Tom both said, that looks like Black Beauty. Another great surprise it was Patsy, Bill, and Gibbs stopping by for a visit. They sat down to chat for a bit and before they got up to leave we could see Lorne in their motorhome and Sue in the Yellow Jeep coming back our way.  When I say life is fun and full of surprises out here, today was one of those wonderful days. Basically one long Happy Hour!!! Pictures of all this would have been nice but I did not take one. Luckily Patsy, Chillin' with Patsy, did. Check out her Sunday, November 12th blog, plus, she shares what may have been the best laugh of the day. 

It was definitely a good day from start to finish!

Monday, November 13, 2023

Today started in the quiet that exists out here just before the sun comes up. It is a time between the inky blackness and brightness of the sun when everything in the desert looks soft and muted. Soon the sun will come up over the mountains and the shadows will reach across the desert floor. It is a time when everything starts to slowly light up and the white rocks found out here twinkle in the sunlight. The desert has a beauty all its own and this is my favorite time of the day when we are parked out here.

Dome Rock Mountains under a pink sky.

Our Neighborhood in the early morning light.

The sun is slowly making its way up.

Looking towards the 

Dome Rock Mountains.

A hummingbird sipping in the early morning light.

The sun is up and sitting outside we can feel its warmth.

A little later we joined this crew for dinner at Silly Al's.
The pizza was good and the company better.
Bottom Picture Left to Right: Tom, Lorne Bill, Patsy,
Riley, Deb, and Sue. 

There never seems to be a shortage of talk and laughter when we are out with friends and this evening was no exception.

This Living Our Retirement Dream is really working out. We continue to know just how lucky we are to be doing so!

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