Hello 2020!

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

The first thing on my agenda this morning was to get a batch of wash in. Then we sat and enjoyed our coffee before continuing to put things away in preparation for leaving tomorrow morning. After getting a few things taken care of we headed over to Ogilby Road to check out a place to park for the next week or so. Deb, On a long and lonesome highway...., had mentioned there was a large area around them to park so with her excellent directions we easily found their home and a nice spot a little distance away from them that hopefully will be still be available tomorrow. We knew they were off hiking with a friend today so did not expect to see her and Riley. Happily we got a late start heading over there and as we were driving back out towards Ogilby Road we could see a white truck coming our way. So we pulled over and waited and sure enough it was the dogsled with two familiar ladies inside. We followed them back to their site for a short chat that of course was not short.  What it was, was a nice visit before we cut it short to get back to the park and the chores we wanted to get done before pulling out tomorrow. We will be within walking distance for a few days so I am sure we will enjoy a few more "short chats" and we are looking forward to doing just that. They have spent quite a bit of time parked in that spot and are familiar with the area so we are thinking if we pay attention part of those chats will include some good information of were to take some hikes and rides.
(Side note: you meet some of the nicest people out in the desert.) 

I missed the last sunset of 2019 but I did get this picture of
the sun as it made its way up this morning.

The last Happy Hour of 2019.
We had left to head into Yuma for Mass and as I was getting
in the Jeep I snapped this picture.
Left to right: Ken, Kim, Patsy, and Bill

The first Happy Hour of 2020.
Starting on the left: Bill, Bob, Patsy, Kim, Ken, Tom and JoAnne

Looking across at Felicity as we walked back from
Happy Hour today.

The sun slipping quickly below the horizon in the west.

Our home in tonight's sunset.

Tonight's afterglow was a beautiful and lit up the clouds
with wonderful shades of orange.

I am including this picture off a site called, Your probably from
Escanaba if......taken by Bud Lemire. 
Looking west down Ludington Street New Year's Eve.
Just a reminder of why we love being snowbirds.

We have enjoyed the two weeks we have spent here celebrating the Christmas Season with friends. There have been Happy Hours filled with conversations, good food, and laughter and as always there is a feeling of sadness to leave a place we have settled in and enjoyed. Yet for us it is time to move on. New adventures are always around the corner and as much as we enjoy being in a RV Park with full hookups we are anxious to be back out in the desert dry camping. The memories come with us as we pull out of the park today and the memories stay with us forever.

"Wherever you go,

go with all your heart."

                                           ~Confucius

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Happy 2020!

Walleye From Lake Erie, Friends Leave, Beautiful Sunsets

Saturday, December 28, 2019

We are enjoying our days here at Pilot Knob RV and today was certainly was one of those enjoyable days. JoAnne and Bob invited the gang over to their place for fish and chips. What a nice treat that was. Bob cooked and shared Walleye he had caught in Lake Erie. Everyone chipped in and brought a dish and we certainly had a delicious meal. The star though was the fish that Bob and JoAnne shared with us. Thank you for the invitation and the wonderful meal.

It was an evening filled with laughter, good food, stories,
picture taking, and time spent with friends.
Happy hour extended to about five hours.

Sunday, December 29, 2019

The sun was already up a ways as we headed into Yuma.

At Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
the front entrance is decorated for Christmas
and they have a small creche next to the stairs.

Inside is decorated for Christmas.
The top left and bottom right pictures are panels
on either side of the entrance into the church.

After Mass we headed over to the Black Bear Diner for
breakfast. The food was good and enough leftovers for
another breakfast Monday morning.

Since we were already at the Palms Mall after breakfast we did a little shopping.

While we were gone Cheryl and Dave packed up and headed out for new adventurous further west. Hated to see them leave but their plan is to head back towards Quartzsite in a couple of weeks. So we will be looking forward to getting a chance to visit some more then.

We made it back to the park in time for Happy Hour which was at Kim and Ken's today. With the sun shining we were actually able to enjoy a couple of hours sitting outside. Right around 5 with the sun making its way down we could all feel the cold setting in and it was time to head home.

Tonight's sunset was  fantastic.

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While sitting, eating, and watching the sunset 
we noticed Patsy and Bill walk by. Bill was carrying 
a plane so we also had a nice view of its flight while we ate.

Tuesday, December 30, 2019

Actually slept in this morning. Sort of a laid back day today. Happy Hour was gong to be here tonight and we will be inside. So I did pick up and do a little dusting. Even though trying to stay ahead of the dust in the desert is a losing battle I keep trying to win. It was fun to have everyone in for a visit. After everyone headed home we warmed up leftovers for dinner and then Tom took off to play poker. While he was gone I took down and packed away our Christmas Decorations it seemed like a good opportunity to do so.  In the next couple of days we will take down the outside decorations. As much as we have enjoyed our time here on the 2nd it will be time for us to move on down the road.

We did not see the sun all day but just before it dropped
below the horizon it made an appearance.

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Clouds and Sunset

Friday, December 27, 2019
Today was one of those ordinary days in life. It was the second day in a row that we did not leave the park; it felt good to just stay put and enjoy the day. I put a batch in to wash and dry here and Tom went over to the laundry room to wash and dry a batch of jeans.  Around 3 o'clock we headed over to Jo-Anne and Bob's home for Happy Hour. Since, it was a little chilly out they invited us inside there very nice home on wheels. As always two hours flew by with lively conversation.  Home for dinner and then Tom headed over to the clubhouse with Ken and Bob to play some Texas Hold'Em he is now $3.00 to the good....lol

A little after 2 this afternoon I noticed there were some dark clouds floating by and decided to put on my shoes and take a walk outside.

Looking north that is Felicity, CA  (The Center of  The World)
across the way the clouds cast black shadows on the mountains.

We visited The Center of the World in February 2018 and that blog post is here if you are interested in what is there.

Looking West

Looking towards the East.

Then later as the sun was making its way down in the west there were still some clouds hanging out around us.

Shadows on the desert floor looking north

towards Felicity, CA.

West of us the clouds are just above the horizon.

The sun is quickly decending

in the west.

The last of the sun's fiery light on the tips of the clouds.

Today was a day that when we look back at our time here at Pilot Knob RV  Resort we will remember enjoying.

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Christmas Day 2019

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Our Christmas started with 11:00PM Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Yuma buy the time we left and were driving back home it was Christmas Day. Looking down the side streets we could see homes decorated for the season with cars filling the streets then fireworks in the sky.

Immaculate Conception Church in Yuma was beautifully decorated.

A nice surprise sitting on our steps this morning.
Thank you, JoAnne and Bob

We watched these two movies throughout the day.
We were happily interrupted by calls and videos 
from our children and grandchildren. 

Dinner at the club house.
Top picture left to right: Ken, Kim, Bob, JoAnne, & Tom
Bottom picture left to right: John, Gayle, Bill, Patsy, Dave & Cheryl

Patsy set up her camera to take some couple pictures and this
group shot, not a bad looking gang. A nice memory picture.
Thank you, Patsy!

Walking home after dinner the sun was just dropping behind
the Stinger "B". 

The sun setting on what was a lovey Christmas Day!

It was a good Christmas.  We were able to talk with our children and grandchildren (Except for one and we will talk with her this afternoon.) and we had a delicious meal with friends. Through the internet we heard from family and friends who we could not be with.
It is a Good Life, we are together living out our Retirement Dream the best gift of all!

Our hope is that you had a Wonderful Christmas filled Love and Joy!

We are so glad you stopped by!

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Christmas Eve With Friends

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

A beautiful start to Christmas Eve Day!

The inside of the Stinger "B" is decorated for the season.

Tonight's Happy Hour included a potluck organized by Kim, Journey with Ken and Kim,. As much as we all love this lifestyle when Christmas comes we do miss our grandchildren, children, family and friends back home. Spending time with this group has made the Christmas Season more joyful. Thank you for organizing tonight and hosting at your home Kim and Ken. A lovely evening spent with friends enjoying a meal and chatting in this circle makes us realize how lucky we are to be able to live our retirement dream.

Christmas Eve Happy Hour

The sun setting on a wonderful day!

As we celebrate this Christmas Season we are missing all these little people who call us Nana and Papa and their parents.

Our son and daughter-in-law's four helping make
Christmas cookies.

Our daughter's three visiting Santa.

From our home to yours Merry Christmas Eve!

Tom and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with Love and Joy!

Merry Christmas!