The Wind Is Visiting

 Sunday, November 19, 2023

Leaving for Blythe this morning just after 8 o'clock there was a breeze but the air was still fairly clear and we could see the mountains in the distance. The sun was already up and shining as we made out way out of Roadrunner BLM then to AZ-95. In Quartzsite we merged onto I-10 and headed West. As we were riding along, maybe I should say bumping along it is a little rough, we realized it was our first time on I-10 this year. I always enjoy this ride driving through the Dome Rock Mountains then coming out the other side looking down at Blythe I just think it is a pretty ride. The ride back is just as pretty even when some of the mountains are lost in the dust like they were today.

"Q" Mountain in the early morning light.

We are now on I-10

and I said to Tom is this new or did I just not see it last year...😎

Coming out on the West side we can see Blythe in the distance.

The same as last year on I-8 we are being waved through
the "fruit and veggie" checkpoint.

Mass was at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Blythe, CA
Very pretty church, A sure sign we are in the Southwest is
when we start seeing pictures or statues of 
Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Catholic Churches.

Tom and I both like going to Church on Sunday and we have three choices: 3 o'clock in Quartzsite, 8 o'clock in Parker, or 8 o'clock in Blythe. Our usual choice is Parker but it is nice to go into Blythe once and awhile. With the time change it is 9 o'clock Arizona time and we get to sleep in an extra hour Sunday morning.

After Mass we stopped at Denny's for breakfast then we made a stop at Dollar Tree, another reason I like going to Blythe...lol Two stops for a few groceries at Smart and Final then Albertsons and we were back on I-10 heading East. The first thing I noticed was the dust in the air ahead.

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Coming back into Quartzsite 
some of the mountains have disappeared 

and the dust is evident in the sky above the town.

The "Q" was visible.

Driving back into Roadrunner the mountains to the East 
are behind the dust.

The ones ahead are just faint outlines in the distance.

Then coming up to our neighborhood it looks like it is in
a dust free clearing with sun shining down. 
Though the color of the sky above says differently.

Archie stopped to visit during Happy Hour.

Happy Hour gang minus Sue who was out shopping.
She did join us later.

The sun going down on our day. On thing about the dust
it did bring some beautiful color to the sunset.

Another good day parked out in the desert by good friends to be filed in our Memory Book

Saturday, November 18, 2023

My plan for Saturday was a "Do Nothing Go Nowhere Day" and I must admit I did very well and accomplishing my plan. The farthest I wandered was next door in front of Kim and Ken's home on wheels for Happy Hour. Tom on the other hand had a plan to fetch us some fresh water and he did accomplish his plan. Thanks to Lorne and Sue was able to head over to La Posa South to fill up our bladder.  Isn't it wonderful when all your plans come together. 

Through our dirty front windshield. I did not want
to disturb whatever world problems the three of 
them, Ken, Lorne, and Tom, were solving by letting
them know I was taking their picture.

Happy Hour
Kim, Ken, and Deb

Lorne, Sue, Riley, and Tom

Our Happy Hours have been filled with wonderful discussions and laughter and I seldom think about taking pictures. Personally I do like that I can make that statement. Tonight I remembered to take one of the group but missed the sunset.

I did see and take a picture of this one lone pink cloud after
the sun had set.

Plus there was a lovely orange afterglow but the camera would
not pick up the color and I tried several different things.
With some "enhancing" I was able to get a little orange but
 not anywhere near what my eyes could see.

Tom and I are both enjoying our time parked out here in the Sonoran Desert. Life is good.

Side Note: As I finish writing this blog today, Monday morning, the wind is still howling around us though the air looks clear and we can see the mountains surrounding us.

We are so glad you stopped by!

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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.

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