Enjoying Our Time Relaxing at LaPosa South Near Quartzsite, Arizona

 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

It is probably a strange way to describe our days when we are parked in the desert but they slip by slowly and quickly. Time seems to stretch forever in front of us and yet in no time a day, a week, a month has gone by. The days melt beautifully together as time marches on. We cannot stop the passage of the even a moment but we can enjoy them as they pass.

Another evening sitting out and enjoying the sunset.

We took a short ride in the afternoon checking out a 

wash. Tom built a firepit and we need some kindling.

Catching up...

Saturday, November 27, 2021

I need to start taking notes because I know I went into Quartzsite and I am pretty sure it was for a card which I came back without. Note to self do not shop on the weekend in Quartzsite.

I left Tom cleaning the outside of the Stinger "B"

 and the front window which still needs help.

Sitting out on our patio this is what surrounds us.

No surprise we sat out later and watched the sun go down.

Sunday, November 28, 2021

This morning we were up and out the door before the sun had made its way over the mountain. We were headed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parker and Mass was at 8:00AM.

We could see the sun's light just above the mountains

as we pulled out of our spot.

The sun's light just touching the top of the mountains

as we make our way out of LaPosa South.

We got back home just before Kathy and Shane arrived. There was a Santa's Craft Show on Kuehn today and Kathy and I went to check it out. Shane and Tom spent some time doing guy stuff and then met us at Silly Al's for lunch. We then headed back to the Stinger "B" to spend some time sitting and chatting. As the sun started to make its way slowly across the sky towards the mountains they headed out for home. They did not have to far to go but it is never fun finding your way in the dark. Landmarks you are sure of seem to change in the inky darkness of the desert. After we waved and watched them pull out I realized I had not taken one picture. Tom and I had a wonderful time and even without pictures will remember the day.

We were invited to a campfire at Sue and Lorne's so after

dark we packed our chairs and headed over.

Top left in the dark are Angie and Chuck.

Top right: Sue, Tom, and Angie

Bottom Left: John, Gayle, Patsy, Bill, and Lorne

I realized as I put this collage together we took the pictures before their friend's Pat and Harold joined us so they were there just unfortunately not in the pictures.

Conversations around a campfire just seem to flow as the flames dance in the night. It was a wonderful way to end what had been a perfect day. Thank you for the invite.

Monday, November 29, 2021

I have no idea what we did on Monday. I can tell from the pictures we sat out and watched the sun slip behind the mountains. Other then that no clue...lol

Lorne who writes the blog  A Place Called "Away" has posted pictures several times of  the "Sleeping Indian" here in the mountains of Quartzsite. I have always been able to see it in his pictures but not in the mountains. This time here I was determined and today I finally spotted it. Or maybe I should say I am pretty sure I spotted it. 

Sleeping Indian

The last of today's sunlight slipping away.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

When I opened the front curtain I could see pink in the clouds by the time I grabbed my camera and stepped out the door this was all that was left.

When I reached back to shut the door I saw this one 

lone fluffy pink cloud across the way.

 

The next time I looked out the sun had 

made its way over the mountain.

Then as we sat out enjoying the evening, there may

 have been an adult beverage involved, the sun 

slipped behind the mountains.

We were treated to a slight rosy pink afterglow.

Goodnight from our spot in the desert.

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Three Days Have Flown By

January 20, 2018

I am sure you have heard the saying, time flies when you are having fun. Well the last three days have been just that and have flown by.

We were up early on Saturday so we could be parked and waiting for the tent to open for the Big Tent Show here in Quartzsite. Patsy and Bill pulled out followed by Suzie and George and being the "newbies" we brought up the rear. Tom and I have been to Quartzsite every year, since we started snowbirding, but never for the month of January or the Big Tent. This has been a new and fun experience and with some guidance we knew were to find the "free stuff".

Side note: The pictures below that are in collages were taken with my phone. There must be a program out there that I can use to make collages with pictures but I have yet to find it. Of course, I would have to spend more time looking for one which I plan on doing...what is the word...soon...yes, that is the word...soon. In the meantime when I know I will want to put pictures into a collage I will use my phone because it has a nice program on it that does just that.

The sky was filled with  great clouds
as we headed over to the Big Tent.

We quickly realized there is a little bit of everything
to be found in the tent.

Though it was not as crowded outside there were still
people checking things out everywhere we looked.

Love the eyelashes.

Glad we got there early and were able to park in
the parking lot. Do not think the trek from down the
highway would have been much fun.

Back in our neighborhood the clouds continued
to fill the sky.

As the sun was setting
we had some wonderful pink along the edges.

Just as the sun was slipping behind the mountains
a cloud settled in and the show was beautiful

I was able to get one shot with my zoom lens.

January 21, 2018

Sunday morning we were up and moving early again. This time to drive over to Blythe, CA for Mass, breakfast, and some grocery shopping.

The sun is coming up behind us as we head west on I-10.

Crossing the Colorado River.

We are in California and it was at just about this moment we realized
that we were going to be an hour early for Mass.

So this was our first stop to pick up a few groceries.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
The gentleman in the picture was welcoming and giving everyone a hug
as they walked up to him. I thought he was greeting people he knew.
No, that was not the case, he was standing out in front of the doors
hugging and welcoming everyone.

After Mass we went to breakfast but there will be no picture of the restaurant. It was such a disappointment. As we were walking in a woman walking out said, to us, the service is very slow. Well slow service does not really bother us especially when a restaurant is busy. What does bother us is waiting for lukewarm food that is badly cooked. When Tom was paying the bill he was asked how it was and he told the woman there was nothing good about the food and her reply was we are not usually this busy.

My question, where is the Ocean?

This store was next to the sign but no its name was not ocean.

Lovekin Blvd...just liked the name.

Finished shopping and we are crossing back over the Colorado River.

Back in Arizona.

The highway ahead.

We always enjoy the scenery between Quartzsite and Blythe.

Passing by Dome Rock BLM.

Way off in the distance is LaPosa South and the Stinger "B".

Passing by the Big Tent.

Happy Hour at Patsy and Bill's.
George, Suzie, Patsy, Bill, Tom and my chair.

So ends the light of another day.

January 22, 2018

George and Bill helping Tom get our new sunscreen attached to
our awning. We feel lucky to be parked by wonderful friends.

This afternoon Suzie and George led the way over to the Senior Center.
We rode with Patsy and Bill in there "Black Beauty".
We had been looking forward to seeing Paul Winer in concert.
 Unfortunately, this is the sign we saw instead.

These three gentleman, who usually play with Paul Winer when he performs,
put on a free show, tips only, for anyone who wanted to stay.
We stayed for the first half and enjoyed the entertainment but it was so cold
in the building we opted to leave at the break.

Tonight's Happy Hour at Suzie and George's included a couple of their friends
who stopped by.
From the left: George, Suzie, Jean, Patsy, Bill, Pam, Skip, Tom, and my chair.

As another day quietly ends we bid each of you good night.

We are enjoying our days parked out in the desert.

Thank you for stopping by.

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