The Wind Found Us on Thursday

Sunrise on Sunday, March 8, 2026

After three days of wind this Sunday morning was calm and 56 degrees when I stepped out the door to take the above picture.

Wednesday, March 4th through Saturday, March 7, 2026

It is hard to believe how fast our time has gone by this winter in the Quartzsite, Arizona area. We always talk about how plans are written in "Jello" and ours certainly were this year. The plan was to go a little farther West but that changed when we traded in the Stinger "B". We planned to stay longer in this area and that is changing because of the temperatures. The good news, for us at least, is with the warmer temperatures we will be heading north and spending some time checking out some of the National Parks/Monuments in Arizona and Utah as we head back towards Michigan. Still working on an exact route but then we have been known to change things up along the way. One thing for sure no matter what the route we will enjoy the ride.

This past Wednesday, the 4th, just as our Happy Hour broke up, I actually caught a few pictures of the sun as it slid behind the Dome Rock Mountains.

Going

Going

Gone

Our neighborhood in the fading sunlight.

The wind decided to join us on Thursday, the 5th, and we spent the morning and early afternoon inside. We spent time looking at the weather predictions for the next couple of weeks and re-scheduling a couple of appointments and our plans. It is about to get hot in Yuma and if the weather predictions are correct by the 17th it will be in the 100's in Yuma. By that same date in the Quartzsite Area it will be in the high 90/s possibly 100's and honestly we do not want to be in Yuma or here for that heat. Our plan had been to be in Yuma then back here during that time and it is now changed. More on that in future blogs.

The wind was not subsiding so we knew we would not be sitting out during Happy Hour today so we decided to take a ride around this area. This is our favorite spot to park out here at Roadrunner, I think I have mentioned that fact before...lol, but sometimes someone else beats us to it. So we were just checking out different areas to find another spot we would enjoy parking in. We did find a couple we recognized from past stays and a couple of new spots. Now all we have to do is remember where they are...😉

Today, if I took pictures towards the East there were beautiful
blue skies. An Ocotillo waiting for rain to turn green and one
of the many Saguaros in this area.

Our neighborhood from a couple of pads over to the West of us.

When I took pictures looking West towards the Dome Rock
Mountains the dust, being kicked up by the wind,
 was very much in evidence.

I mentioned in the last blog that the spot we parked out here the
first time was out our front windshield. This is that spot.

Tom did step out in the wind to capture the sun as it set on our day.

On Friday, the 6th, a little after 8:00AM we were headed to Parker to pick up some groceries at Walmart. When we stepped out the door the wind had seemed to have dropped to a breeze but as we headed north we could see the flags all moving at a pace that said the wind was still pretty much still with us. 

Top picture is looking North towards AZ-95. At the stop light on 
Main Street US-95 becomes AZ-95.  Bottom picture we have just
crossed under that same stop ight and we are looking south at US-95.

Wildflowers are starting to appear along the roadside.

Since right next to the motorhome the wind was not to bad and when the sun would break through the clouds it felt pleasant we decided to sit outside for a while. Joan and Dave had run into Quartzsite to do a few errands and when they got back they joined us for a bit until the cold of the wind chased us all inside.

Before heading in I took these pictures of tonight's afterglow.

Saturday, the 7th, started like most of our days sitting and drinking our coffee some moments in silence others talking about the next couple of weeks. We have a plan, of sorts, in place. Now we need to make a couple of phone calls and send out a couple of messages. 

We had something trip in our solar/battery system but with Dave and Ken's help it was taken care of. 

A little later we were able to sit out close to the motorhome and enjoy a Happy Hour our last together as a group for this time and place. The sky was blue, the sun was warm and conversation flowed. We will miss the friends we have spent this time with and this place but it is time to move on. 

The sunset setting on another good day parked by friends
in the desert near Quartzsite, Arizona

It has certainly been a different year, I think I have mentioned this fact before...lol, for us. Yet, it has been a good one. Not as much time parked in the desert that we have enjoyed in the past and we will miss this place. As we continue enjoying this lifestyle one thing we have learned is things never stay the same they keep evolving and lets face it that is what keeps things/life interesting. 

As we move on Sunday the one certainty that is always with us is: We are grateful to God that we continue to be living our retirement dream and God willing we will be able to do so for many more years. 

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or the words I have added that makes me smile. 

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No matter what I am glad you stopped by!

Clouds on the Ground

Sunday, November 23, 2025

 Good Morning ! 

Saturday, November 22, 2025

We looked out this morning to see that clouds had floated down to touch the earth. I am sure there is a scientific explanation for what we were looking at. Today, though, I am going to live in the world where clouds floated down so we could see their beauty and it was beautiful.

The sky around us just after 5 o'clock.

I happened to look out the window and saw this touch of 
color southwest of us. 

This is looking out our door which is facing northeast. It might
 be my imagination but I can see a touch of pink in the clouds.

The plan, anyone living this lifestyle know how some plans go, was to move into Park Place RV Park today. But the rain had another idea and we need to let some of our stuff dry out. There is a promise of sun tomorrow and Plan B is to move Monday morning. There is always at least a Plan B...lol 

If you have enjoyed the pictures I have put out there 

or the words I have added that makes me smile. 

If you have time to leave a comment they are always special to read. 

No matter what I am glad you stopped by!

A Red Ferrari

On January 31, 2024 we left Roadrunner BLM and moved back to Ogilby Road and I posted about that here. (I do not expect any of our readers to go back to read these blogs but I am adding them for my information as I get us caught to real time.) In the next blog I wrote about leaving the desert behind after 119 days two days less then the Stinger "B" spent in the desert. This blog is about those 2 nights and 3 days. 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 

We placed the keys to the Stinger "B" into the very capable hands of Deb, On a long and lonesome highway...., we were leaving her parked by Deb and Riley knowing she would be safe. We were off to enjoy an adventure we would have never thought of doing. Our daughter on the other hand thought this would be something fun for her dad to experience. His Christmas gift this year from Rachel was an "Xtreme Xperience" a chance to drive what they call a suppercar of his choice on the Open Road. The choices were Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, or a Corvette. The title may have given it a way but just in case Tom chose a Red Ferrari. The exciting part of all of this for me was that Rachel, also included the "Share a Drive" option so I had the opportunity to drive that Red Ferrari, also. 

So we are off looking forward to this getaway and being able to, as our daughter put it, check off a bucket list item on her bucket list for us...🥰 

On I-8 headed East are going through the Gila Mountains on
what is called Telegraph Pass

The one thing that strikes me

as we are headed East is how green the desert is.

Just a couple of clouds

that caught my eye.

Lunch in Gila Bend at Sophie's Mexican Restaurant.
Thanks for the information Brenda an excellent choice.

Not to many miles further and we can see Saguaros 

as far as eye can see.

These guys have been around more then a hundred years.

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Cannot forget the beautiful Ocotillo covered in lovely tiny green leaves.

I am not sure what mountains are in these pictures. I do know that when where driving through the Sonoran Desert National Monument we would have driven through the Maricopa Mountains. I also can see on the map we would have at some point on our ride been able to see the Sierra Estrella Mountains. I am going to guess these are the Maricopa Mountains, though. What I do know is the the shadows from the clouds danced across the mountains as we drove along creating a never ending beautiful show unfolding in front of us.

What or who is dancing in the bush.

Coming into Phoenix

After checking in our hotel we took a ride.
 We did not want to be searching for the place
and not be able to find it in the morning.

Is that cloud peeking at us.

We knew we were in the right place when we saw the cars.

Heading back to the hotel the sun was going down

and it was almost like the sky was on fire.

After a quick bite to eat we headed back to our room to get some sleep.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Well today is the day. We arrived in plenty of time and met the others that will be on this ride, also. There were couples driving the other Ferrari, the Lamborghini, and the Corvette. In the Porsche was a single woman. The young man, who would be leading us on the ride, was in a Cadillac. The chase car containing a mechanic and a young woman who took pictures was also in a Cadillac. After a quick briefing on how the ride itself would take place we were given two way radios for communication. The young man who would be leading us also mentioned he had a Radar Detector in his vehicle and would slow down and let us know to do so, also. He did mention it was our choice but also our ticket...lol  We then headed out to the cars. 

We have been given instructions on how to raise the front for
going over bumps, where the blinkers are, and how to start it.

Then we are off on what is a fast paced trip into the mountains.

Stopped for pictures.

Then we were off again. The bottom right picture is the chase car.

At the halfway point I took over the driving.

We were less then ten minutes from the end of our drive

when the sky opened up and the rain poured down.

Ending the day and the chance to buy a video of the drive,
the pictures they took, a t-shirt, and a hat.
The young man in the bottom middle led our ride today.

Tom and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Quite different from going down the highway between 55 to 65 miles per hour in the Stinger "B" that is for sure...lol We found out that you can be going over 100mph and not even realize you are going even close to that fast. I have to say sometimes in the Stinger "B" 60mph feels like we are rocketing down the highway...lol The thing is we had to keep up to those young ones...lol  It truly was fun. So thank you Rachel for putting this on your bucket list of bucket list items you have for us. ✔✔✔ xoxo xoxo

Later Doug, Miss Adventure Travels, drove over to the hotel we were staying at for a short visit. It was nice to see him again. 

Friday, February 9, 2024

Up this morning we had coffee, repacked the Jeep and headed home. Basically the trip we made East to Phoenix we will now be making West back to Ogilby Road. I always say I am not going to take to many pictures then something catches my eye and as the saying goes "all bets are off". I really did try not to include to many pictures. 

We are off.

It looked like a feather in the sky to me.

I may have taken this guys picture coming and going.

Just luck I got this picture. I wonder if these are some of the ones
from the Shell station in Gila Bend before it was torn down and 
the Pilot Travel Center replaced it.

Driving through Gila Bend and passing by

the Space Age Lodge. There is a restaurant and I think
we need to stop there one time just for fun.

The desert is a beautiful green.

Telegraph Pass is just ahead.

St. Thomas Indian Mission Catholic Church.

Back in California and there are a lot of billboards along here
as we get close to the exit for Los Algodones. 

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Our  exit is the 2nd on after the "Fruit and Vegie" Inspection stop.
Though this year we were not stopped once.

We have turned on to Ogilby Road and the Ogilby Hills
and the Cargo Muchacho Mountains are in our view.

Just before we reach our neighborhood we spot this rig and I can see
John Brown outside. Sadly John passed away on March 12, 2024.
 In this moment in time, though, we are glad to see that him and Brenda are
parked nearby because it means we will get to spend some time together. 

The first thing we notice as we pull up is that Kim and Ken,
Journey with Ken and Kim, have now joined us.
We are home!

The sun going down on our day as it lights up the area
to the east of us.

Tom and I really enjoy these last three days but it is good to be home.

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