On the road with Mel, Diane, & Molly

Day 26..Ride in the desert

2012-01-27T00:35:00.003-06:00

It was a beautiful day today. It was in the 70's. We didn't do much this morning. We heard about a rummage sale down the road and decided about noon to go.

Stopped to see if Verona, Cliff, & Gin wanted to go. They were ready to eat lunch so we got to enjoy a BLT with them. Then on our way.

The sale wasn't anything we wanted. Well lots of things but way to much money. We decided to go for a ride instead. We headed for Salome and then Mel took us on a gravel road threw the desert. It was so pretty. 15 miles of gravel road. Only had one problem. No camera!! I took these with my cell phone.

We got home and had some supper then off the Gospel Jam in Brenda RV Park.

Before I could post the pictures on here I had to figure out how to get the pictures from my cell. Oh ya...... Mackenzie showed me how a while ago.

So good night and God Bless

Day 25...Shopping

2012-01-25T23:33:00.006-06:00

Molly is looking for lizard's...

Our new chairs..

I had this all wrote out but when I published it my wireless was disconnected and
it all went away. So I will try to write it over again. grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

We went to Quartzsite and Blythe CA today. We want to get certified to help out in the club house when needed. We have to take a food service test. We went to the Senior Center in Quartzsite to see when they do it. Friday at 10:30. So we will go back then. They offered lunch of swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed veggies, & cake for only $3. It was really good. We went on to the grocery tent but the traffic was so bad we couldn't get close to it. Quartzsite is as busy as the state fair this time of year. On to Blythe.

I got some soil at the garden center and a new bougainvillea..a purple one. Now I can finish planting what I got last week. Oh, and the 3 pots I had in my garden got ate by our 'pet' rabbit. The stinker. I guess I won't have flowers on the ground anymore.

Looked and found a recliner for Mel to sleep - I mean sit in. It was fun to make it fit in the car. The bottom went in the trunk (kinda) and the back went in the back seat. We got the glider from a neighbor.

Groceries next. I only had a few things on the list, BUT...we ended up with a cart full. The car is already full of chair. Mel said the groceries won't fit but they did.

We got home just in time to get the groceries in and the meat put away and get to the soup supper at the clubhouse with 2 min. to spare.

Home again and got the old chairs out and the new ones in. A neighbor wanted one of the old chairs and the other one is on the deck for now. Then other neighbor friends had to come over to check out what we got.

We get little lizards that run around in the garden on the side of our house at night. Molly spotted one and now she wants out on the deck all the time to see them. I don't know how she sees them as I never can. She tries to get under the deck rail but her chubby little body only lets her go so far. (picture above) So funny!!!

Our nephew Shannon and his wife Chris will be here sometime this weekend. Can't wait to see them.

We got our weekly pack of mail so went threw all that. Thanks Jen for sending.

That's it for today. Good night hugs & God Bless

Day 24.. Computer techs & Elvis

2012-01-24T23:33:00.005-06:00

Finally.... I am able to get our sock hop pictures on here. Our "special" guest was awesome...but funny. He didn't really sing but moved with Jailhouse Rock !
The other picture is the dance floor.... It was fun.

Today held a couple strange happenings. Mel's computer wasn't working right on his company program so I called the computer tech about 10 am. First a guy worked with me but couldn't fix it. Then a gal helped... She asked for a lunch break at noon.
She called me back about 1:30. Still nothing worked. 3:00 she said her manager will call me and see what he could do. 4:00 he calls.... Nothing. He felt bad and said he could do no more. We were ready to send him the computer. Their office is in Rockford IL. We said our good buys. I did a couple of things on the computer and finally shut it down. Later Mel used it again and guess what. It worked. I can't believe it yet.

This morning Mel went to help out a neighbor. Then wiped the due off the car. When he came in he realized one of his hearing aids was gone. So off we go to hunt for it in the gravel. Back and forth we went saying prayers as I went. To the neighbors up the street...around the car, in the house. Nothing. Then I looked at the towel he used on the car. He hung it on the deck rail to dry. I looked on the ground below it an there it was. How lucky are we. Prayers answered again.

After supper we went to the Gospel Jam in Desert Gold Park. Like my friend Jackie said... Who needs Branson when we have this.

We got a lot of needed rain last night and the wind was back today. Not as bad as Sat night but still to windy to be outside. Tomorrow will be better.

Good night hugs, God Bless.

Day 23...rain & cool

2012-01-24T01:03:00.002-06:00

It is midnight and my computer just now decided to work. But I am to tired to write. It has been a cold and rainy day. I didn't go anyplace other than in front of the computer that just didn't want to work. I had things to do so I kept trying. I could do one thing and it wouldn't move again. reboot and do one more thing.....

I hope tomorrow is warmer. No plans anyway.

Nite nite..... God Bless

Day 22...Fun weekend.

2012-01-22T23:41:00.003-06:00

My computer still isn't working. The pictures won't upload. I will try again
tomorrow. I so wanted to show you the guest star at our sock hop. Sorry

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Wow...what a busy weekend. We enjoyed the company of friends and classmate, Jackie and Don. They arrived on Friday afternoon. Verona and Ginny made supper for all of us.

Sat morning Verona and Gin had us over again for breakfast. Peach French toast. It was sooo good. After breakfast Mel and I, Jackie and Don went for a short ride. Showing them Quartzsite and the area RV parks. I had pork, beef and potatoes in the crock pot and we all met at our place for lunch. All 7 of us.

The afternoon took us to a music jam at Desert Gold. It was really good and we all enjoyed it. For supper we went out to eat at the Kofa restaurant. Jackie and Don's treat.

We had fun at the sock hop in our clubhouse for the evening. We all danced and had a really good time. The special guest was so funny.

Sunday morning we had breakfast of french toast and sausage at the club house and then on to church. Pastor Rick introduced the 4 of us girls as Pine Island class mates.

Home again and Jackie & Don packed up to go home. (Green Valley..south of Tuscon) But first we were invited again to Verona and Ginnys ham dinner. We all said our good byes and then on to the music jam at our park.

Uffda.. I am so tired. But still lots to do... The wind storm we had yesterday left a big layer of sand and dust on the deck and everything on it. Mel and I vacuumed and washed everything out there. My flower baskets don't look so good either. I hope they perk up again. We had left overs for supper and after I washed the dishes I haven't done anything.

No plans for tomorrow. I hope we can just stay home.

So good night hugs and Gods Blessings.

Day 21... Fun day

2012-01-22T00:47:00.003-06:00

It has been a long fun filled day. My computer isn't working right and I am to tired to figure it out so come back tomorrow and I will let you know about our big day.

Very VERY VERY windy today. Lots of dust on our deck.

Good night and God Bless...

Day 20...Company here

2012-01-20T23:54:00.003-06:00

This morning Mel and I made a quick trip to the Quartzsite grocery store. Got a few things includine some snacks to take to the Sock Hop tomorrow night.

Our friends, Jackie and Don arrived from Green Valley AZ (near Tuscon) this afternoon. They live in Rochester for 6 months and here for 6 months. Jackie is a school friend.

We spent the afternoon visiting and showing them around the park and then went to Priggies for a wonderful supper and more visiting.

Tomorrow will be a busy day...

Good night hugs and God Bless

Day 19...crafts and rummage

2012-01-19T22:12:00.003-06:00

Some hills by the Parker Dam

Believe it or not I was up at 6:30 this morning. I figured at the least I would see the sunrise. But it wasn't any big deal. No pinks or reds across the sky.
Maybe I should have stayed in bed longer. But no, can't do that if we were going to be at a rummage sale at 8.

Desert Gold had park wide rummage sales and a craft show in the club house. I found several things with the Southwest theme that I will put on that shelf that still isn't up. A vase, a birch canoe, an antler pipe, a picture of the desert, an Indian rattle, a rain stick. (I think the rattle and rain stick is used as musical instruments - maybe) But hey, I didn't buy any jewelry !!! Mel got a hat and a holster for his black powder gun. Molly just got a ride.

Back home and did some cleaning and laundry. Company coming tomorrow.

So good night hugs and God Bless

Day 18...No carpet shampooed

2012-01-18T22:16:00.002-06:00

The beautiful Saguaro cactus.....

It has been a frustrating day. I hired someone to shampoo our carpet. I found his card on the bulletin board in our park. I asked him to come on Tuesday but he requested Wed at 10:00 am. This morning Mel and I emptied the living of furniture and any other stuff laying around. 10:00 came and went, so did 11 & 12...and 4,5, & 6. Not even a phone call. I called him and left a message 4 times. So no clean carpet for our company this weekend. I hope this guy comes tomorrow as we won't be home !!!

Soup night at the club house. They served green chili soup. It was ok I guess.
But chili just isn't my favorite.

Tomorrow we are going to a craft show in Desert Gold RV park...maybe a couple of rummage sales too. Check in tomorrow and see if I got anything.

Hugs and God Bless

Day 17...Telephones & Jams

2012-01-17T23:19:00.005-06:00

This is our next house in the desert (I wish)... So pretty and it even has my yellow Chev. pickup !!

I spent most of the afternoon on the phone dealing with Verizon and a couple other places. I had a lot of questions for Verizon. Can I get my unlimited min.on my modem back? NO. Why did I pay $15 dollars for text messages when I signed up for 250 for $5? I guess they never had this offer. I got a text message a couple months ago with this offer. Verizon said they would never text an offer like that or any other offer. I was scammed !!! I checked on minimum amount for texts and got the 1000 for $10, Still cheaper than what I paid last month. Then she came back and said because of the scam they were going to give me 500 per month FREE for one year. How about that. Good old Verizon. Another business took another hour to get answers and then 2 more to talk too. My ear was burning!!!

I was comforted with an invite to a beef stew supper at Verona and Cliffs. And was it good. Thanks girls.

Mel went shopping for his salad fixings consisting of lots of raw veggies.

Tonight we went to the Gospel Jam at Desert Gold park. It was really good. Our two favorites weren't there tonight but it was still good.

I hope the weather isn't causing problems for anyone. Stay safe.

Good night hugs... God Bless

Day 16...Ladies luncheon

2012-01-16T23:42:00.003-06:00

Howdy,

About 50 women from Wagons West had lunch at Silly Al's pizza in Quartzsite.
I got to meet a few new gals. It was a fun time and goooood pizza too.

Verona, Cliff, Ginny, Mel & I looked around town a bit. Got a few things at Gem World, a bead place, and also checked out a couple other stores. Home for supper and then Mel and I was off to a music jam in Hope. A little RV town a few miles from here.

I did some laundry this morning (I love my washer and dryer!!!)

That's about all for the day. I am very tired so guess it must be bedtime.

Good night hugs & God's Blessings

Day 15...Busy day

2012-01-15T22:19:00.004-06:00

If your wondering how my day count jumped to 15... I didn't start my blog when we first got here but I wanted the number to match the whole time here.
Get it? hope so.

Some of the statues we seen along the way...

Still cool out...in the 60's. We even had 5 drops of rain today!!!

It has been a busy day. We had breakfast of biscuits and gravy at the clubhouse this morning, Church at the "Little Church in the Desert", Home for lunch and then to the music jam at our clubhouse. Home again. I gave Molly a bath and then Planted flowers but ran out of soil. I can't plant in the ground... to hard and rocky anyway. I just have a bunch of pots. We went out for supper then to Black Rock park for another music jam.

There were so many excellent singers tonight. Some I haven't heard before.

A humming bird visited our feeder today. We have LOTS of Finches, sparrows and doves. We have to fill the feeders daily.

Wow... Cottage Farms flowers on QVC. I want them all.
So with that thought... good night

Hugs and God Bless

Day 6...I hit the jackpot at a rummage sale!!!

2012-01-14T19:46:00.006-06:00

I am so happy that I got to this rummage sale. Wouldn't you be??? ;-) It isn't Brad but Elvis will work !

Today was the chili cook off.... Mel got 4th again. He had fun and had the hottest chili there. If he had 4 more votes he would have had 1st. Dixie's juice made it so good, Mel said.

It was a little warmer today. 70 degrees.

That's about it for today.
Hugs & Gods Blessings

Day 5... Chili

2012-01-13T20:45:00.003-06:00

Hello every one,

Tomorrow is the chili cookoff at the club house. Mel cooked all morning to get his chili so spicy hot that it made my eyes water. Oh no....not having any of that. It was just the spicy-heat in the air that made my eyes water. Keep your fingers crossed that he places this year. Top 3 gets a couple of dollers and the title. He got 4th last year and 3ed the year before.

This afternoon I went with the girls (Verona & Ginny) to an auction . Cliff was there too. I got a couple of things that should look nice on the new shelf if we ever get it up.

I am upset with my computer air card. I had one with unlimited time and they talked me into a 5G saying that is a lot of time and I should have no problems. Well with still 2 weeks to go I am over 3/4 filled. I am using Mels computer tonight. Thats why I can't put any pictures on.

So will say good night... Hugs & God Bless

Day 4... Cold out there.

2012-01-12T23:34:00.002-06:00

Hello,
Aren't these burros cute? They are wild and came right up to our car. Molly didn't think much of them.

It was cold out today. Not much action around the park. I think everyone stayed inside. It was only a cold 60 degrees.

We had Verona, Cliff, & Ginny over for a chicken supper. I hope they liked it.

After supper we went to the Brenda RV Park's Gospel Jam. It is always sooooo good.
The jams last about 2 hrs with a 20 min. lunch break. I could listen much longer.

That's about it for the day.

Everyone stay safe. I hear the roads are bad at home.

Hugs & Gods Blessings

Day 3...flower day

2012-01-12T00:45:00.004-06:00

Hello everyone,

The guys in the picture are Mel and Shannon (our nephew) at Chris and Shannon's place. The other pictures were taken in New Mexico but I can't remember where...sorry. Pretty though.

Mel made beef jerky & put in the dehydrator this morning. After the park meeting at the clubhouse we went back home and the jerky was done. It is pretty good stuff.

This afternoon we went to Blythe CA. A quick stop in Kmart. Only found 2 of the 5items we wanted but then we got 3 things that wasn't on the list. On to ACE hardware & their garden shop. Oh yes, I am in heaven. But first things first, Mel said. We needed a couple things from the store. This included a shelving kit so I can have a place for knick knacks. It will go in the new bedroom. About 6 foot long. Also got Bird seed (I have all kinds of finchs)& new rope lights for the deck. Finally back to the garden center.

They didn't have many varieties in yet but enough for me to have fun. Tomorrow I get to plant. Mostly petunias and pansies.

It was grocery shopping from there. Mel entered the chili cookoff again this year so he filled the cart with everything that said "hot" or "spicy". Oh my goodness, I will never sample his chili this year. The contest is on Sat. afternoon.

Cool and a little windy today.

Good night hugs & Gods Blessings

Day 2...I walked !!

2012-01-10T22:39:00.002-06:00

Pictures of the snow we seen on the way down... In New Mexico!! Snow is suppose to be in Minnesota not NM. The little puppy is Shannons...our nephew.

It was a pretty quiet day. I did a bit of cleaning and I took a walk. Yes, I walked up to Verona & Ginnys who lives at least 2 blocks away. :-)
I hope I can get my self to do that more often.

We went to a little hamburger stand and had a Stevie Burger for supper. I should have taken a picture of it......next time.

Tonight we went to the Gospel Jam in Desert Gold RV Park. Besides the usual band and singers, a family of 8 sang and played instruments. Awesome.

Tomorrow we are going to Blythe for groceries and a few flowers.

It was only 67 degrees today but was nice in the sunshine.

Good night hugs, God Bless!

Happy New Year

2012-01-09T12:19:00.003-06:00

Hello everyone,

We are back to our little house in the desert.

We have been busy every day doing something. So far today I have been home but Mel decided to go into Quartzsite. Might be a tool there he hasn't got yet. He loves his tools like I like my jewelry.

I forgot how to make paragraphs so until I check with Terri this will just be like this.

Our trip went well. No weather problems at all. Not even a rain drop. We visited Shannon on the way but didn't get to see Cris. They have a new little puppy that Molly enjoyed playing with.

We got to Brenda on Friday night (30th) Mel hooked up the lights and water and everything else waited until morning. We enjoyed the New Years Eve party at the club house on Sat. night.

The rest of the week included unpacking & unpacking & unpacking. The temps were in the 70's with no wind and total sunshine. We went to a couple of music jams, a quick trip to Blythe CA for groceries, a visit to Quartzsite and a couple of meals out. I cleaned out my flower bed and anxious to get flowers.

Our friends from home, Ginny Herrick & Cliff and Verona Priggie, are here also. So nice to have friends close by.

Several folks here are building decks and extra rooms. I am so glad ours is done. We have been looking for a new recliner but they are so expensive here. Just have to keep looking.

We made a trip to Parker AZ (about 50 miles away) to look at chairs but just had to enjoy the scenery.

Mel made some jerky and I dried some bananas. Pretty good stuff.

Enough info for the first time...... Always enjoy your emails or Face Book comments.

Take care and God Bless

Day 82...Cameron MO

2011-03-25T23:34:00.003-05:00

Hello,

Not far to Des Moines now.. maybe 2 hours. Didn't want to bother Terri and family so late so will be there in the morning sometime. Depends on how late we sleep.

There wasn't any Motel 6s so we picked a Best Western in Cameron, MO. Sure is an expensive one... $74.00. We were to tired to check around. Our room has a great shower but must be hard water. There will be a free hot breakfast in the morning. I wonder what that will be. Maybe oatmeal.

We stopped in Joplin MO for lunch and then visited the Chrome Shop Mafia. It is a big chrome store with truck parts. The Mafia guys have a TV show where they make someones old truck look new. We didn't see these guys of course.

We had lunch at the Petro truck stop and it wasn't much good. Looked for a Denny's again for supper. I think we were in Kansas City at supper time.

The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. so will say good night. I won't be writing again until we get home. So look for closing remarks about Tuesday night.

Hugs and God Bless

Day 81...North bound

2011-03-25T00:18:00.004-05:00

Howdy all ya'll, Maybe I can't say that now that we aren't in Texas anymore. ha~~

We were at the safty meeting until 11:30. Can't say we learned anything but it was good. They had a great meal for our lunch... 2 kinds of chicken and pulled beaf. mixed veggies, sweet potatoes, 2 kinds of bread, jello and choc pudding. mmmmmm

The afternoon meeting was business awareness. We learned a lot there. They gave us a bookkeeping program. I will try it. I designed my own program that I have used for years so it will be hard to do something different. Theirs gives pretty much the same info as mine but hopefully a little simpler.

We got done at 4:30. Headed out of town. Dallas traffic was bumper to bumper. It took an hour and a half to get out of town. We stopped at Denny's for supper and waited for the rest of the traffic to go away.

We are now in McAlister OK for the night. We stay at Motel 6 all the time as they allow doggies. Seems funny that a chain motel doesn't have the same prices. Never know what we will be charged. Anywhere between 41 and 51 dollars.

We get to sleep in a bit tomorrow. yaaaaa.....
But very tired tonight. Good night hugs and God Bless

Day 80....Grand Prairie, TX

2011-03-23T22:59:00.002-05:00

It has been a long day but a good one. We got here about 7:30 tonight.

I set the GPS to the motel address. Checked and rechecked to be sure I had it right. BUT it took us to the wrong place. The motel is at 110 Airport hwy in Euless. I guess there is a 110 Airport hwy also in another town. About 10 or 15 miles away. But my own personal GPS...Mel, got us turned around and drove right to it. We checked in and then drove to where the meeting is going to be so we wouldn't waist time looking for it in the morning. We have to be there by 8. It is only 6 miles away.

You should have seen Molly when we stopped at a rest area and it had nice soft grass instead of gravel or weeds with stickers in it. She didn't want to get back in the car. She had to just smell every blade of grass there. I think she went 7 times... Yesterday is when she got into stickers. I couldn't figure out why she wouldn't go for a walk until I noticed the bottoms of my shoes was full of those awful stickers. Had to carry Molly back and check her paws.

We visited a museum in Pecos that was really interesting. Lots of history about the area. It was in a big 3 story hotel and every room was full of things. Pictures at another time....

I miss not seeing the mountains but the green trees and grass makes up for it.

Little Kylee slept better last night and is trying to eat some. Thanks for the prayers. Please continue.

Good night youall. as they say in Texas. God Bless.

Day 79...Pecos TX

2011-03-22T22:07:00.003-05:00

It was a good day. No rain, no wind. We went about 475 miles today.

We are in a motel in Pecos TX. Kind of a sad town. So many houses and business's closed and falling apart. And some in poor shape and are lived in. Weeds over grown in all the yards.
But the government buildings are beautiful... the post office, court house and federal courthouse. Some churches are empty and a few are nice and open.
Some of the business's near the interstate are in good shape like this motel. Just so sad.

We had a Chinese buffet for supper. Wasn't as good as Austins but not bad.

Prayers needed for my little great grand daughter, Kylee. 3 years old. She has what is called "hand, foot, & mouth". this is blister type things mostly in her mouth and she is sooooo uncomfortable. Nothing can be done for it. Poor little girl. I love you Ky.

I took several pictures today but my cord to get them on the computer is packed someplace other than with my computer. :-/ I will have to post them when we get home.

The storms up there is kind of scaring me. I hope everyone and everything is ok.

Good night, God Bless

Day 78...Benson, AZ

2011-03-21T23:03:00.002-05:00

We had a good day. Up at 6 (not 5 as I planned) put the last few things in the car. Brought the big deck chairs in, set the water jugs around. Seal the potty with Saran wrap, shut off gas, water, electric. Had a quick breakfast. Said good buy again to the neighbor threw her window. Then off we go.

We stopped at friends in Wellton (near Yuma) for a while. Howard and Joyce Ronken. They are from Kenyon. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary soon. Then on to Green Valley. (South of Tucson)

First we went to Jerry and Phylis's home. Wow...was that nice. They stay here for 6 months.
Then to the casino buffet and we met Jackie and Don Schacht, from Rochester, Jerry Parkin and Phylis, from Hastings, My cousins Jack and Jan Hoeft, from Elysian MN and Bill Hoeft and his wife from Washington.
We sure had a great visit. I hadn't seen Billy for years. It was sea food night at the buffet. It was so good. Crab legs, shrimp of all kinds, salmon, crab cakes & more...... mmmmmmm

Now we are at a motel in Benson AZ. Want to be gone by 7 tomorrow. We have a lot of miles to cover tomorrow.

I better go to bed. Good night, God Bless...

Day 77....again

2011-03-20T23:28:00.004-05:00

Hello, This will be my final post from Brenda AZ. We are all packed up and hope to leave about 6:30 in the morning.

We packed all day with a brake after the race and went to the music jam in our park.

Speaking of the race...NASCAR that is. It was a good race until the end... Kyle wasn't suppose to win.... My driver, Mark Martin came in 12th.

The car if pretty full. Still room for a bed for Molly. We even found a place for my orchids.

Tomorrow we are going to visit friends near Yuma for breakfast and then on to Tucson and meet other friends for supper.

It depends on how late it gets but I probably won't be writing tomorrow night.

Not even 10:00 yet and I am ready for bed. See you in a couple of days.

Good night and God Bless

Day 77,,, Thanks

2011-03-20T12:52:00.002-05:00

I found my camera. It was packed and in the trunk. yaaaaaaaaaa!!! Thanks for your help.

Day 76...One day left in Brenda

2011-03-20T02:10:00.002-05:00

Just us ! :-)... (picture by Audry Wilson)

This was taken by the Dos Amigo restaurant.

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Good Evening,

We had a fun day. We packed all morning. Almost done. Just have the suitcase left to fill and go threw the kitchen area. This afternoon we were at Wilsons for supper. Audrey had fried chicken, potato salad and home made pie for desert. It was sooooo good. They are parked in Ehrenberg along the Colorado river. Audrey and I sat by the water and just talked and enjoyed the scenery. Mel and AG sat by the motor home and probably talked trucks.

Molly just barked at the other doggies going by.

We went on to the Blythe race track. It was pretty good racing. It got kind of chilly so I was very happy wearing my Minnesota coat.

The bad part of the day was that I can't find my camera. I had it last night when I put the pictures on the computer so I know it is in the house someplace. I have looked everywhere!

The only thing I can think of is that I packed it. Mel has everything I packed so far in the car already. So will check out a few bags tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Tomorrow we will finish the packing then the sad part is to say good bye to our friends here.

I will have the Bristol race on too. My favorite race.

I better get to bed. So Good night and God Bless...

PS...find my camera for me, ok?

Day 75...fish night

2011-03-18T22:55:00.005-05:00

One of the many carts at Dos Amigo's restaurant. They are for sale @ over $1000.

The start of my Cod dinner. Their own special batter. mmmm good.

A.G. & Mel waiting for us. Audrey and I was watching the sun set. A big ball of fire going down over the mountains. A car was in the way of getting a picture... Notice how foggy the mountains are today.

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Hello, I just realized that with the time change my posts always dates the next day. I never changed the time on here so still posts home time. 2 hrs later than here. And it is usually 9 or 10 or 11:00 when I write. I guess I made it in time tonight.

I washed cloths today. That is one thing I will miss when we get home. Having the washer and dryer on the main floor. (I hate steps)

I sorted a pile of papers. Read the packet of mail we got. Visited with a neighbor. That was about all I got done today.

Wilsons came about 3:30. I will miss them too when we go. They joined us for the fish supper.

Just think, we only have 2 more days here. And busy days they will be.

Tomorrow we are going to Ehrenberg and have supper with the Wilsons. Then go to the local races in Blythe. The Bandalaro's (sp?) will be racing. The drivers of these little cars are only 9 - 14 years old and they go like crazy.

Good night hugs and God Bless

Day 74...Slow computer

2011-03-18T02:02:00.002-05:00

Hi there,

For some reason my computer doesn't want to hurry up tonight. I have emails trying to send and don't. And I almost couldn't get into my blog. So I am going to make this short in case it won't work. I froze up once and had to restart.

We had a good day. It was cooler. About 84. We got most of the windows covered. We left the window open that Molly looks out of when we leave her home and the window by the table as that is the one I look out. (when I am not by the computer.)

We had cornbeef and cabbage at the club house at 1. It was so good. There was potatoes and carrots with it. And ice cream for desert.

Home for the afternoon. I made a steak supper and the steak was soooo good.

The dance was at 7 and lasted all the way to 9:30. "Barefoot and Boots" was the name of the band. They are good.

Back to packing tomorrow...

Good night and God Bless

Day 73...Bonfire

2011-03-16T23:30:00.008-05:00

.....Roasting marshmallows........ Man with hose was cooling people off......ha!!

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Hi everyone,

More packing today. Even have my jewelry packed. That was a job by itself. Lots of our cloths packed too. One of the vacuum bags got a hole in it so will have to think of something else to put stuff in.

It was a warm one today. 90 something. And then the bonfire was at 4. I thought it was kind of a dumb time for a bonfire but it was fun. Everyone brought something and there were hotdogs and marshmallows to roast.

Mel spotted a big bus turned motor home for sale so he went to look at it again. Oh please let it be sold to someone else.

Happy St Pattys day tomorrow. We will have a corned beef dinner at 1 and a dance at night. I suppose it will be a late one again. At least until 9. Ha!!

So goodnight hugs to all and God Bless

Day 72...Bead shopping

2011-03-16T00:24:00.004-05:00

Roger, Betty, and their 2 boys. Our Idaho friends.

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Hi friends,

I can't believe we only have 6 days left here. Time went so fast but I am soooo ready to go home. But will probably be on the road for a few days before we find Dexter.

Is the snow gone yet? I heard no..... geepers!!

Mel talked to our friend, Elwood today. He had the lung surgery a while ago. And blood clots too. But I am happy to say he is doing very well. Thanks for your prayers.

I washed some cloths again today then we went to Quartzsite for a while. Now that I know how to make earrings I had to get some beads. I hope the ideas for the designs come to me.

I am not good at that.

Tonight we went to the Gospel Jam at another park. Always so good there. Hard to count but I think there was 30 musicians playing. Lots of people have gone home already so not as many in the audience.

Tomorrow night our park is having a bonfire. Sounds fun.

Good night and God Bless

Day 71..Start to pack

2011-03-15T01:20:00.002-05:00

Hi there,

The good news is that my mouse works again. I have no idea why it stopped. This computer is haunted I think. But ...... still no big monitor.

Started packing today. Didn't get very far but it is a start.

This afternoon I had a lesson on how to make beaded earrings. Now I get to make another trip to Gem World to find some stuff. I just hope I remember how to do it when I get home.

Went to our last Music Jam in Hope. They had 36 singers there. Many are leaving for home so there will be less and less. Tomorrow night is the best jam... A Gospel jam at Desert Gold. I hope we can get there.

That's about it for today so good night and God Bless.

Day 70...Company, Jams, sunshine, stake, phone calls... NICE!!

2011-03-14T01:40:00.003-05:00

Mel & I, Mary & Jerry Taylor from Northfield, A.G. & Audrey Wilson from Gilette WY, and friends of Wilsons. (I can't remember their names but enjoyed their company) We all enjoyed the afternoon together including a Music Jam.

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Hi, Did you all remember to change the time? We did only to find out that AZ don't go on savings time. So had to change back again.

Mary and Jerry came about 11 this morning. We went to the Kofa restaurant for lunch and back to our parks Music Jam. We sure enjoyed their visit. They are from Northfield and is staying near Phoenix for a month. AG & Audrey surprised us and came to the jam. They are camped near Parker AZ. They brought along some friends of theirs. It was a real enjoyable afternoon. After the jam Taylors headed back to Phoenix and the rest came to our place for a while.

Mel and I had supper [T-Bones :-) ] and then went to another Jam in Black Rock. It was really good tonight.

Being the weather has been so warm the news is warning us that the snakes are waking up. I didn't really need to know that. We heard that one was found somewhere in our park today. I hope it was way out in the gulf course.

We have been wishing we could spend another week or two here. It is Mel's job that is calling us home. Just want to have better weather at home before we get there. Other than the weather I am so ready to be home.

Tomorrow I am going to get a lesson on making earrings. You know I might need some more someday. ;-) I have to start oiling my cupboards too. This helps them from getting so dry during the summer.

Must be bedtime. Good night and God Bless

Day 69...cooler today. Only 86

2011-03-12T23:13:00.004-06:00

These are wild little daisy type flowers. Just starting to bloom. They spread like weeds.

So pretty when they get thick. The locals spay them dead. I wish I could bring some home.

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It was a glorious day. But it seems so many things don't want to work. The latest being my wireless mouse. Before it was the shredder...... Say nothing about my big monitor - this still doesn't work. A beaded purse chain broke. Oh well, almost time to go home anyway.

We went to Quartzsite for a while. Not many vendors left. I stayed at a jewelry store while Mel got gas. Maybe that was a mistake.... naaaaaaaaa !!!

Home again and found the neighbors sitting outside so we joined them. This is Bev and Bob.

They live here year around and they watch over our place when we are gone. A very sweet couple in their 80's.

I hope you didn't forget to change your time.

Company coming tomorrow. Lots to do before they get here. So Good night and God Bless

Day 68... Company here.

2011-03-11T22:36:00.003-06:00

Our great grand daughter, Kylee. This picture is a few months old but so cute.

Our great grandson, Hunter Thomas, ready for summer on grandpa Toms boat.

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Hello,

We had another 90 degree day. No humidity. Just hot. Nice though. Just wish I had a pool here.

We had a surprise guest this afternoon. A friend from Oronoco stopped in. He was visiting relatives in Blythe. We had a nice visit.

I had supper in the crock pot but we decided to go out for fish. The fish is so good and hard not to go. The meat in the crock pot will still be good tomorrow.

I have been going to bed late and sleeping late. I think I better go to bed earlier tonight.

Prayers to all involved from the earthquake and tsunami. So very sad.

Good night and God Bless

Day 67... Another beautiful day

2011-03-10T22:59:00.003-06:00

hello,

I think it got close to 90 degrees today. I have to admit that it was kind of hot. But still enjoyed it. I sat in the sun a while but I warmed up fast.

We had our Idaho friends, Betty and Roger, over for supper. Roger helped Mel put the inside of our new bedroom together. Mel grilled brats and I made a crab/shrimp mac salad. Also had beans, fruit, and cherry cheese cake for desert. It was a nice evening.

We did start up the AC for the first time. But not for long. We like having the doors open.

Today would have been Mel's mom's birthday. We miss her. ^j^

Sending good night hugs and Gods Blessings

Day 66...Grocerys... $$$ :-(

2011-03-10T00:40:00.003-06:00

The Colorado River on the CA side, north of Parker AZ.

Our friends, the Wilsons, are camped in the upper left side of picture.

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Hi everyone, How is the weather? It was 85 here today. Awesome sunny day!!

We had company today. Julie and Chris was trucking by so we met them for lunch and brought them back to see our place. Julie is my granddaughters mother. Was good to see someone from home.

After we took them back to their truck we went on to Parker. (about 45 miles north of us)

We visited the Wilsons for a while and then went to Safeway to get groceries. I didn't think we needed much but it sure did add up. We had a Subway for supper and headed home. The road home was kind of spooky in the dark.

We hope to have the neighbors over and grill supper tomorrow night.

I am still trying to convince Mel that we need a gas grill but I am not getting very far. He likes our little charcoal thingie. So I shall grill a supper on a 12 inch grill.

More company coming on Sunday. Next week we start to pack.

The movie I am watching tonight should make my grandkids proud... "Twillight, New Moon"

So Good night and God Bless

Day 65....Me day

2011-03-08T23:07:00.003-06:00

Hi,

Mel and AG made a trip to CA today. Mel wanted to look at a trailer. A semi trailer that is.
He seen one in an ad but the real thing wasn't as nice as the picture. He needs a dry van now instead of a reefer.

I got some time to myself as I stayed home. I just putzed all day. Washed a load of cloths, cleaned, a couple of phone calls, took a shower, & on the computer of course.

It was another cool and windy day. I shouldn't complain after hearing what your getting at home. I hope not as bad as the news is saying.

I hope you can make it to the cities ok, Terri and Bob.

Mel got home at supper time. We had a bit to eat and then went to our favorite jam... the Gospel Jam in Desert Gold. We sure will miss them.

We were hoping our groceries would last until we leave but the cupboards got kind of bare.
Tomorrow we will have to get some.

I am not going to get started with a movie tonight. It was 1:00 last night.
I said yesterday that some of the movie channels are free for Feb. but it is free until Feb of 2012. Starz and Encore anyway. Tonight I am watching Criminal Minds.

Good night and God Bless

Day 64... Watching Michael Jackson's "This Is It"

2011-03-08T00:13:00.004-06:00

Howdy,

Awesome dancing in the MJ movie.

Didn't do much today. I did wash some cloths and make a crock pot supper. Was outside a bit but it was so windy. So just played on the computer and watched TV.

This evening we went to the music jam in Hope. Not many left to enjoy so we want to go to as many as possible the next couple of weeks.

I keep waiting for a commercial and there isn't any. I am not used to Encore. The shows are free for this month.

So Good night and God Bless

Day 63... Nice and warm...85 degrees

2011-03-06T23:30:00.003-06:00

Mel is waiting for the Spring Fling to start...

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Good evening....or morning.

First I want to send my sympathies to all who knew and loved Pastor Bob Nervig. He went to his Father in Heaven this morning. He was a special friend and mentor to my son in law Bob, my daughter Terri and Bobs family & friends in Brooklyn NY.

Our Pastor in "The Little Church in the Desert" was married yesterday. He and his wife was at church this morning and then left on their honeymoon. We probably won't get to see him again before we leave.

After lunch today we enjoyed the music jam at our park. Some of our new friends are leaving for home tomorrow so we got to see them once more. I hope the weather works for their trip home. They live in Northern MN.

Home for a while until we decided to go out for supper and then go to another Jam at Black Rock. We ate at Dos Amigo again. It was a chicken dish tonight. Sure was good.

It got pretty hot today. About 85 but got really windy this evening. It is suppose to cool to the 60's for a few days then get in the 80's again.

We decided to leave here on the 20th. Will visit friends near Yuma and Tuscon and then on to Dallas TX for a truck meeting. Head north from there. Will visit Terri and Bob and then should b e home by or before the 1st. Mel has some minor work to do on the truck then go to work.

I hope the truck isn't berried in a snow bank!!!

No plans for tomorrow. Not yet anyway.

Good night and God Bless

Day 62.. Shopping & show

2011-03-06T00:02:00.002-06:00

Hi,

This morning we headed for Quartzsite for a day of shopping. It was a good day. Two different people greeted us that we hardly knew. Such friendly folks here. The first couple was from our church. Our pastor was married today and they told us all about the wedding. We didn't recognize them but was glad to get to speak to them. And the second was a lady who has a hamburger stand in Quartzsite. We haven't even been there this year but she remembered me and greeted me with a hug.

We shopped in a grocery tent and when it came time to pay I realized I didn't have my purse. ohoh...... Did I get scared!! I headed back to where I thought it might be and thought to look in the car.... Yup. it was there. I set it down when I put Molly's leash on her. What a relief!!

Mel checked out the tool tent and I checked out the jewelry places. :-)
So much to see even though many of the vendors have left already. I did find some gifts for the grand daughters though. Just a little something. We still have the grandsons to find something for.

We got gas and had some Chesters chicken. Also bought some strawberries. Great big ones.

As we went threw Brenda and stopped for a "Stevie burger". It is a 1/3 lb burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, big slice of cheese and onion rings on top with BBQ sauce. It is about 6 inches high. Finger licken good !!!

Home long enough to bring in our purchases, wash up a bit and get to the club house for the "Spring Fling". What a fun show. Many people from our park put on little skits. So funny.
We had some good laughs. After the show we all had ice cream, compliments of one of the campers. He does this every year in memory of his wife.

This was a good day. Tomorrow there will be more.

Goodnight and God Bless

Day 61...fish night

2011-03-04T22:28:00.002-06:00

Hello,

Another quiet day. It was cool and windy until late afternoon so I stayed inside. It got to about 72 today.

I did vacuum and wash dishes. The rest of the day was just talking with Mel or playing on the computer.

Mel put up another shelf in his shop. I think he is done in there now.... Until he thinks of something else anyway.

We met A.G. and Audrey at Dos Amigo's for the fish supper. Sure is good eaten. Our friend "Gunny" stopped on his way by. He is trucken from CA to WI. He joined us for supper.
Gunny lives in Kenyon.

We all came back to our house for a good visit.

That's about it for today. Tomorrow will be busier. See you then

Good night hugs and God's Blessings

Day 60...already!

2011-03-04T00:15:00.003-06:00

Hello,

We had another beautiful day. I think it hit 80 today. I sat out in the sun for a little while but Molly had other ideas... She must have not liked the heat and kept going in the house. She wasn't tied so thought I better go in anyway.

I washed cloths today. Yes, I did get it done. But thats about it. I did have a nice phone chat with Russ.

Tonight we played bingo. It was kind of fun. But we didn't win a thing.

Thats about all. So good night and God Bless

Day 59...Beautiful sunshine

2011-03-02T22:35:00.005-06:00

These are pictures made out of stones. All the stones are their natural colors. No paint used. They are in the big yard in front of our house. Made buy a few in our park

Hi there,

We spent most of this beautiful day in Quartzsite with the Wilsons. Lots of visiting !! Had lunch at the Mountain Quail cafe.

We got home by 3:30 so we could get ready for the free Spaghetti supper sponsored by an insurance company called MASA. It is a company that pays for emergency trips to any hospital. We have a better one called "Air Med". So we just went for the spaghetti. :-)

Our son Tom flies with Air Med as one of the paramedics.

Tonight was just TV watching and computer playing. I should have washed cloths but tomorrow is another day.

Good night hugs and Gods Blessings

Day 58... 75 degrees :-)

2011-03-01T23:42:00.006-06:00

Howdy,

What a beautiful day. I hope it stays like this.

The dog show went well. Must have been 20 dogs there. Big ones, little ones... all sizes and breeds. Many of them were well trained. But Molly did well in spite of it. Not much training there. She just goes because I go... Up the ramps, threw a tunnel, over jumps, around milk jugs. I know she would have even got better times if I could run. But walking kind of fast just didn't cut it. She ate the hot dog that was in water pretty fast though. Doesn't she look proud?

After lunch we went to the shooting range in Bouce. Mel wanted to shoot his black powder gun but something he would load in it was missing from his bag. So we just shot the 380.

It was fun.

After supper we met Wilsons at the Gospel Jam at Desert Gold. Many of the band members were missing. I think some have gone home already. It was still awesome music.

I hope all is well back home and where ever you happen to be reading this.

Good night hugs & God Bless

Day 57...It is warming up... a bit!

2011-02-28T23:55:00.002-06:00

Hello,
Yes, it is warming up a bit but still need a lite jacket when we go out. At least I do. Mel always goes in shirt sleeves.

We mostly stayed home today. I paid bills and goofed on the computer. A couple of neighbors stopped in to see our new room. Mel went up a few spots to visit another trucker from MO.
Just feels good to be done with the carpenter work.

I started looking for something for supper but was saved by A.G. & Audrey's phone call. Meet us at Silly Al's for pizza..... sure we can!! Now I have tomorrows supper planned. :-)

Tomorrow is Molly's day. I hope she does the tricks and the jumps. Not sure about the rest of the day. Gospel Jam tomorrow night.

Our friend, Elwood, is going home tomorrow. Tests proved that there was no hole in his heart. The clots are breaking up but will continue on meds. Please continue prayers for his healing. thanks

Found out today that we will have to go to Texas for a safety meeting on Mel's job. So will have to leave here a week early. About the 26th. Hope to be home about the 1st or 2ed.

Bed time.. Good night and God Bless

Day 56...Sunshine but cool

2011-02-27T23:38:00.007-06:00

Good evening,

It got pretty cold last night. It even snowed in Tuscon. A mountain near us had snow caps. It only rained here , thank goodness.

It has been a busy day today. After church we enjoyed lunch at Black Rock cafe with the Wilsons. We had the chicken buffet

This is a nice cafe but is closing for the season already on the 3ed. We will miss it.

Home and ready to watch the race but decided to go to the music jam in our park for a while. We enjoyed many good singers today. Friends followed us home for a good visit on the deck.

Had to check on the race from time to time and we did get to watch the last 30 laps. I was ok with the outcome. Mark lost spots to the end but was ok at 13th. At least Kyle didn't win so I was happy. Gorden was the winner.

A trucker friend, Paul, is on his way to CA so we met him at Kofa restaurant as he passed by. Wilsons was there too. After dinner we brought him back to our place so he could see it. Then we all went to another music Jam at Black Rock park. A.G. and Audrey drove Paul back to Kofa where his truck was parked.

I think there is a craft show near by tomorrow and will be checking it out. No other plans for tomorrow.

Please continue Prayers for our friend Elwood. I know he is improving but still in the hospital. I will give you a better report tomorrow. Good night and God Bless

Day 55.. rain rain rain

2011-02-26T21:40:00.003-06:00

Hello, It has rained almost all day. Didn't do much at all.
We had company for a while this morning. Mel worked in his shop all day.

It is suppose to rain tomorrow too so I wonder if it will be raining in Phoenix? The race could be postponed. I am glad we didn't go as it is pretty cold to be sitting in the bleachers.
We might just have to go to a music jam instead. We shall see. If the race is on I will be in front of the TV.

Have a good Sunday everyone... Good night and God Bless

Day 54...Dog show post poned

2011-02-26T00:19:00.005-06:00

Watching an unusual beautiful sunset on the way to a concert.

Hi there everyone,

It was so cold and windy this morning. We took Molly to the doggie park for the contest but because of the wind and cold air it was post poned until Tuesday.

I washed 3 loads of cloths. Always so grateful to have a washer and dryer in here. Did a little dusting and vacuuming too.

We met Wilsons for fish and chips at Dos Amigo's. Ate way to much but oooooh so good.

One of our neighbors is in a band that performed at Brenda Park tonight so went to hear them play. The lady singers name is Cookie and could she sing and yodel. It was a fun show.

I am closing tonight with a prayer request. Our good friend, Elwood, has been recuperating from lung surgery and doing so well. He even got Dr's permission to drive again. But things change... He was losing his breath and went back to the hospital to find he had several blood clots and pneumonia. Surgery got the clot that was in his thigh but because of his breathing problems they couldn't get the clot behind his knee. He also has clots in his lung and possible leak in his heart. He is now out of ICU but watched very closely.

Good night and God Bless

Day 53...Grocery day

2011-02-25T00:22:00.002-06:00

Hi there,
Is it still snowing? Cool here too by AZ standards. Only in the 60's. The sun is warm in the afternoons though.

We went to Blythe today. I got a new vacuum today. My old one died a week ago an the shop vac just wasn't the easiest to clean carpets with. The new one works really good.

We met Wilsons for a donut at the bakery shop. It is run by 2 ladies. And can they bake!
Cake, donuts, rolls, breads, cookies.... what ever you want and all home made.

Then we got groceries. We didn't get so much this time but the total bill was still scary!!
Home from there.

After I put the groceries put away, we took Molly for a walk and took her threw the obstacle course she will be in tomorrow a the doggy show. She does all the jumps but also wanted to just smell everything. I hope she does ok tomorrow.

After supper and dishes done we went to the Gospel Jam in Brenda Park. Not so many band members this time but still was so good.

Prayers go to my friend Ginny as she lost a good friend last night.

Good night to all. Think of Molly tomorrow. :-)
Hugs & God Bless

Day 52...Day in Quartzsite - Wed. night

2011-02-24T00:14:00.005-06:00

My dream golf cart...

The blind driver...

The course...

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Now do you see why I need a different bedspread? The quilt just don't work with the carpet......

My computer corner....

Cowboy things...

Still need something for the wall on the side of the bed.

Hello, We left to go and get groceries and ended up looking around Quartzsite. We haven't hardly been there and the vendors are already starting to leave. We were there for 4 hours and only seen one corner of it. One of the stores is called Gem World. I want go back and spend a couple hours there by myself.

We met AG & Audrey at the Black Rock cafe for supper. Roast Beef and/or Chicken Pot Pie buffet. Sure was good. Then we met back at our place for a while.

Guess what just happened... The last part of this post disappeared. Now I have to do the pictures all over. I think I will put them on top.

We better get some groceries tomorrow. Nothing else planned. So good night and God Bless

Day 51... We have a deck again!

2011-02-22T22:44:00.004-06:00

Howdy,

What a day! Mel & Roger took the left over panels back this morning. I went to the gulf cart races. So funny. They had to drive them threw an obstacle course. The last race was driving with a sack over their head and the co-driver had to direct them. A few things got run over or into..lol

After lunch Molly got a bath and a hair cut. She is so pretty.

Mel cleaned the deck. Oh so nice to have our deck back instead of a pile of stuff. It was even warm enough to sit out there. I spent most of the afternoon setting up my computer area and TV. I got the big computer monitor and the printer hooked up. It was working great but now the screen shut off. I am just to tired to deal with it so just looking at my little laptop.

I was going to add some pictures but decided to do that tomorrow. I want to make sure everything is working ok.

Tomorrow we hope to finish up. It is close to done now but still a few things to put away.
Mel is hanging his tools and making a shelf. I am still wishing for a better bed spread. Molly is happy to have her little room back.

Good night and God Bless

Day 50...Carpet down

2011-02-21T22:56:00.003-06:00

Here is is... the brightest carpet in Arizona!!! with an extra white spot in the middle... ha!

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Hi there everyone, How is the storm doing? Can you get out and about yet? It was pretty nice here. Not AZ warm but nice.

This morning we got the final trim boards or what ever you call it. Mel will work on that tomorrow. Just needed in his shop.

This afternoon we laid the carpet and put the bed up. We got company then so had to quit. I am totally stumped about what kind or color of bed spread and curtain.

We met Wilsons at the Kofa restaurant for supper then went on to the music jam in Hope.

Tomorrow is a big day. Golf cart races, and then returning the paneling we have left. Molly gets a hair cut in the afternoon. So bedtime for me. Good night and God Bless

Day 49...Race Day!

2011-02-20T22:26:00.002-06:00

Greetings, Been reading about the bad weather at home. Will it ever end? I hope those of you without power got it back on. Was it the ice that caused the outage? Did it hit Des Moines too? It has been cool and rainy even here .

After church this morning we went right home and the race was just starting. And what a good race it was. A 20 year old new comer won. How exciting for him. Mark Martin came in 10th. Not bad considering he was 3 laps behind at one point.

We went out for pizza with some new friends from Hill city MN. We thought there was a jam at a church in Quartzsite but we found that it was last night. oops!!! So we just went home.

Hope to start getting the new bedroom cleaned up and the carpet laid tomorrow. I hope... I hope... I hope.

There was a neat photo moment at sunset but of course I forgot to take my camera. Must have been 20 contrails in the sky all chris-crossing each other. The sky was real bright at the horizon with a touch of pink and then the white trails . Sure was pretty.

Take care & God Bless

Day 48...Rain, rain, rain

2011-02-19T21:23:00.002-06:00

Before the rain and after........................A small part of the craft show.

Mel's last piece. It went under the work bench..........One side of Mel's shop.

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Hi there, Is it snowing yet?

It started raining early this morning. In fact it woke me up. And it rained off and on all day. We had the stuff on the edge of the deck all covered. Lots of puddles in the road but they didn't last long.

Mel finished all but the trim in his shop. We will be going after that on Monday. Then we will start to clean up and put things together again.

We probably won't be doing much tomorrow. church in the morning, NASCAR race in the afternoon and going out for pizza with new friends from northern Minnesota. Maybe a concert after supper.

It will be cool here all week. low 60's... Can't get a tan that way.

I hope everyone is safe and warm. Good night and God Bless.

Day 47...fish supper

2011-02-18T21:21:00.002-06:00

Good evening everyone...... good morning to some. :-)

Brrrr...it was cold today. The temp read 65 but the cold wind made it feel like 35. Everyone had coats on . Didn't have to shovel though. We stayed inside all day and had the heater going.

Mel got the walls done today. Well, almost. He still has to climb under the work bench and panel that. We are going tomorrow to get some more moldings.

Hey, it's raining. I wish it was warmer. I would love to sit on our deck while it is raining. I stood out for a minute but that's all. Oh, and there is no room to sit on the deck any way!! (I wish the addition was done..)

We joined the Wilsons for supper at Black Rock cafe. It was all you could eat fish. Sure was good. We were going to a show tune concert but it was sold out. shoot!! So we came back to our house and had some wine instead.

I think it quit raining already.

So will just say good night & God Bless.

Day 46...A quiet day

2011-02-17T23:20:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone, Not much happening today. Mel still working on the shop walls.

I went to another craft show and a couple of rummage sales this morning. I got some earrings is all. Nothing at the rummage sales. Mel got a tool kit... saws all, drill, & a skill saw. He has been using the parks tools. Now he can have his own. Mel went to get some corner pieces while I was in the craft show. I got done looking before he got back so I sat on a bench outside while waiting. Well, that was a mistake. I sat down on the edge of the bench and the dumb thing tipped me off. Almost landed on top of me as I went down in the gravel. I scratched up my leg. Not bad but stung for a while. I was more embarrassed than hurt.

We had to get some cash so went to the cash machine. We could not remember our pins. I wonder how the thieves can get money when the owners can't. LOL I found it now so will have to try again tomorrow.

So anxious for the Daytona race on Sunday. Gooooo Mark Martin!!!!

Being I worked so hard today I better go to bed and get some rest. ha!!

Good night & God Bless..

Day 45...Vacuum died.

2011-02-16T22:54:00.005-06:00

They were burning off the alfalfa fields. We were several miles away and could see the smoke. We were at the Intagleo area.

Hello,

We were home most of the day. Mel worked on his shop. He is doing a great job. He is putting the tung and grove pine boards on the wall at each side of his work bench. Tomorrow the paneling will go up in there. I did some cleaning. My vacuum died. It seemed to be working but it only sucked up the dirt into the hose. wouldn't pass into the bin. Mel took it apart but couldn't find the problem. So I used the shop vac. No wand on that so had to be on my knees. But I got the job done.

It had a slight chance of rain today. It got really cloudy. So we covered up everything on the edge of the deck. Carried up all the wood that was left on the ground. The wind came up and then it was done. No rain. It hasn't rained since we came.

We went out for supper to Dos Amigo's with the Wilsons. I would tell you what I had if I could spell it. lol It was good though.

Tomorrow is another craft show. Other than that no plans. So will say Good night and

God Bless

Day 44...friends gone home.---

2011-02-16T00:07:00.004-06:00

It says Wed. but it is Tuesday. Just after midnight.

Verona, Gin, & Mel looking for rocks. Molly enjoyed her freedom in the desert.

A little tiny church in the country.

This is an Intaglio. They have been there for a long long time but no body knows how they got there.

It looks like someone dusted the rocks off the sand to make a form. This one is a man. There is fences around them so they won't be disturbed.

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Hi there,

It was a busy day a sad day and a happy day.

I washed cloths and bedding this morning. Always so thankful for my washer and dryer.

Verona, Cliff, & Ginny left for home today. We sure enjoyed their time here. They decided to leave their camper here in storage for the summer and return next winter. Isn't that great?

Then AG & Audrey Wilson got here. They are from Wyoming. They are parked in Salome. (about 20 miles from here). They just stopped in on the way by but returned later.

I finished folding cloths this afternoon and then finished oiling my boards. Yes, I am finally done. With that part anyway. Mel got the ceiling done in his shop too. Not sure when Roger will return to finish the walls as his brother is visiting him. I sure wish it was allllll done. Sick of the mess.

Audrey & AG returned and had supper with us. I made a crock pot beef stew this morning. They brought an apple pie for desert.

After supper we all went to the Gospel jam in Desert Gold park. There was a group of 3 who sang tonight. The sound was just awesome. Gave me goosebumps. And as usual many more sang too.

I think I will climb into the clean sheets. Good night and God Bless

Day 43... Intagleos

2011-02-15T00:21:00.002-06:00

Do you know what an Intagleo is? pretty cool..... I will post pictures tomorrow

The 5 of us went for a long ride today. The weather was perfect. I will tell you all about it tomorrow.

We had a Valentines dance at the club house. "Barefoot & Boots" was the band. Lots of fun but sure tired.

Verona, Cliff, & Ginny are leaving tomorrow. I sure will miss them. I wish you a wonderful safe trip home, guys.

I must say HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all. Good night. Almost sleeping right here. God Bless

Day 42.. Trip to Yuma

2011-02-13T23:25:00.010-06:00

Just the 3 of us...

We girls are Dangerous!!

Ginny, Verona, Cliff, & Mel... "The big guns."

Sorry. I can not get the captions to go with the picture. But close.

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After a good breakfast in Quartzsite at Sweet Darlene's we took a trip to Yuma. It is about a 85 mile trip. We seen a lot of produce fields. We could tell what most of them were but a couple had us wondering. One looked like very long grass. We ruled out onions. The other field was very dark red, almost black something..like black lettuce. Any ideas?

We seen the big guns at the entrance of Yuma Proving Grounds. The Occateo cactus was blooming in that area.

On to the Yuma Markets... or for a better name, a huge flea market. We got a few things. I got a couple of turtles ( lawn ornaments) and the rug for the new bedroom. Ginny and Verona got a couple things too. In fact Cliff got Verona a pretty Valentine gift.

We thought we would have to come back to get the carpet but we used Cliff's idea of tieing it to the top of the car and we got it home all safe and sound. I can't wait to lay it. Mel picked it out. It isn't what I would have picked but it is very beautiful with reds, blacks and off whites. Now I will have to get a floor pad for my computer chair.

The carpet as I looked threw the rear window

We met some camper friends for lunch. Pat and Leroy. We met them on our first trip out here and became good friends. They are from MN but now live full time in there big RV. The 7 of us had a good visit at the Golden Coral.

On the way home we got a Date Shake. Oh, was that good!!

Tomorrow we will be off again. Starting with breakfast at the Prigges.

Good night and God Bless

Somehow a second picture got on here & I can't delete it.

Day 42.... Day of change.

2011-02-12T22:49:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone,

This morning was the craft show. Always fun. Yes, I did get a couple of things. A copper necklace and sleeve pins. Mel came and we enjoyed a cinnamon roll together and then he went back home and finished insulating his shop. After lunch we got ready to go to Blythe.

We remeasured the bedroom for carpet, dug out our heavy coats all with plans to go to the carpet store, have some supper, and go to the races....But

Both carpet stores were closed and then found out there was no race. We had the dates wrong. It will be next Sat. Shoot!!

We got groceries and headed home. We forgot all about the "Bud Shootout"

NASCAR racing season has begon. yaaaaaaaaaa. We got home in time to see the final 8 laps on TV. The winner isn't my favorite but.....it is racin!! This week is called Daytona week with several races happening. And the big 500 race next Sunday. Can't wait.

We watched a very sad show of the final race for Dale Earnhardt.

Tomorrow we are all going to Yuma.. So I better get to bed. Not used to getting up as early as we will tomorrow. Good night........GOD Bless.

Day 41...Craft show

2011-02-11T22:32:00.005-06:00

We went threw the little town of Hope and this sign is seen as you leave.

The long horn and the donkey was in the parking lot of the craft show.

This is the jewelry set I got at the craft show. :-)

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Verona, Ginny, & I had a fun day. We went to the craft show, a tourist place, a second hand store, and 2 rummage sales. We got lots of things that we needed really really bad !!

First this this morning Mel and I went after more linseed oil and the trim for around the edges of the window and doors. Mel and Roger got a lot of the trim up while us girls were gone.

I don't think much work will be done over the weekend. Mel might do some in the shop.

Depends on how ambitious he is. He is getting pretty tired. It is looking so nice though. This picture got a little yellow. It isn't quit dry yet so looks kind of shinny in the picture. I sure hope it gets done soon. I am sick of the mess.

We have a big weekend planed. Another craft show at our park & races tomorrow night.

Sunday we hope to go to Yuma.

My friends will be leaving on Tuesday morning. Sure will be lonesome here again. But our friends AG & Audrey Wilson will be here after that. Audrey, will you help me with another curtain? :-)

Another beautiful warm day. I hope it sticks around a while.

Good night & God Bless

Day 40... Almost done

2011-02-10T23:30:00.002-06:00

Howdy,

The room is almost done. The paneling is up and the ceiling is done except for one little strip. I was one short with the oil. They start on Mel's shop tomorrow. We still have the trim and floor covering to do in the bedroom. I ran out of linseed oil so have to get more tomorrow so I can finish my job.

We enjoyed supper at Cliff and Verona's again tonight. Then we went to the Gospel jam at Brenda park.

It was a bit chilly today. ONLY about 65. ;-)

After Mel and I make a trip to Quartzsite tomorrow to get more oil, the girls and I are going to the Ramblin Roads RV park in Hope & check out a craft show. Then back to work at home oiling the rest of the knotty pine boards.

Good night and God Bless

Day 39...We got walls!

2011-02-09T21:43:00.005-06:00

My work area putting linseed oil on the knotty pine planks......

Mel at the music jam.....

Our friends at the jam -- Betty & Roger (from Idaho), Mel, Cliff & Verona Prigge (from Rochester), & Ginny Herrick (from Stewartville).

Behind Roger at another table is Barb and Ron Hougen(sp?) from Byron

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Howdy,

The guys really worked today and got the paneling all done in the bedroom. They also had to take the doors off. The door to Mel's shop wasn't opening the right direction so they turned it upside down and replaced it. The door to the deck was crooked so that was straightened. I think tomorrow they will do the ceiling. I hope my oiled boards are dry by then. I can't wait for it to be done. Everything from the bedroom and Mel's shop is on the deck so we can't sit out at all.

We had supper at Black Rock and then got a few groceries. On the way home we stopped in at Verona and Cliffs place for a while. Home again.

I got some red licorice for the second time and this bag tastes as bad as the first bag. (different brands too) So we made some popcorn instead.

Prayers are needed for our good friend, Elwood Witter, from Rochester who just had part of his lung removed with cancer. All is looking good so far and no other signs of cancer was found.

Good night and God Bless.

Day 38...room getting close to done

2011-02-08T23:21:00.004-06:00

Hi, How's the weather? I see it is cold again. brrrrrr... It was nice here in the sun but then the wind started.

They got a lot of the paneling up today. Only the small special cut pieces left. Looking so nice. I brushed on the oil on a lot of the ceiling boards today but still not done. Tomorrow is another day. Will be looking for laminate for the floor next. I hope that is easier to find then the paneling was.

Verona and Ginny made a delicious supper again. (thank you ) They made chicken pot pie and snicker fruit salad. After supper we went to a Gospel music jam. I could have stayed all night. Such wonderful music.

Dixie.... they played our song. :-) "If that isn't Love". Pepa' sang it. It is an Elvis & Brad song. love it love it love it.

Bible means.. Basic - Instructions - Before - Leaving - Earth

Bedtime already. More oiling to do tomorrow. Good night & God Bless

PS...Sorry no pictures lately. My cord got packed up someplace.

Day 37...Working on room

2011-02-07T23:39:00.004-06:00

Welcome, How are you?

Mel worked all morning on insulating our new room. Never having done that before he did a real good job. I got a start on brushing on the Linseed Oil. Our neighbor came middle afternoon and got a start on the paneling. I still say... Trey & Russ, I need you! But Roger is doing ok. We will all start again tomorrow.

I made a crock pot supper. Roast beef, potatoes, corn, carrots, & fruit. Ginny, Verona, & Cliff joined us and brought along a cheese cake with cherrys and blueberries. All was so good.

Tonight we all went to the music jam at Desert Roads RV Park. There was a huge crowd and good music.

I forgot to look at the temp here but I would say it was 72 or 73. Sooooo nice.

I guess it is bed time. My legs ache from standing so long and on the gravel to paint. Hope they feel better by morning. Good night & God Bless

Day 36...nice and warm

2011-02-06T21:36:00.002-06:00

Hello to all,

Did you watch the Super Bowl? Hey, we did. Were you happy with the score? I wasn't.
But then what do I know ??

The weather was great today. No wind and about 70 or 72. I hope it stays like this now.

Tomorrow we start work on the bedroom. I hope it goes well and fast.

We had a good breakfast at the club house this morning. Bacon, eggs, & pancakes. After breakfast the 5 of us went to church then back to their place for lunch. I really think those girls get up at 3 am as they always have something good to eat. They had a pasta hotdish today with salad and desert. We left by 8:15 this morning so when would they have time to cook all that if they didn't get up VERY early??? They sure have spoiled us with their home made goodies.
Thanks Verona and Ginny. Oh and Cliff too.

The afternoon music jam was good too. But after I got so tired. I did nothing but watch football. My goodness. How did that happen?? I did fry hamburgers for supper.

Good night & God Bless

Day 35...Off to the Big Tent.

2011-02-05T22:51:00.004-06:00

Our day ended with another beautiful sunset.

My dream pickup!!

The 3 bears...lol. (Ginny & Verona)

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Hi there. How was your day? It was good here. It finally warmed up this afternoon.

Mel went back to the Rendezvous in Bouce. He was happy as he finally got to shoot his black powder rifle.

I went with Ginny, Verona, & Cliff to Quartzsite and toured the 'Big Tent'. There was a classic car show and a craft show. I wasn't very impressed with the so called craft show. It was mostly just vendors selling pots and pans, knives, shirts, hand lotion, and what ever else I didn't want. But there sure was some beautiful Classic cars. We checked out a few other places before we headed for home.

The 5 of us went out to Dos Amegos for supper. Then had a good visit at our place.

Tomorrow will be breakfast at the club house. Church at the "Little Church in the Desert", and after lunch the music jam at our park. Super Bowl??? doubt it. Maybe to check the score once in a while. (go Steelers)

Good night, God Bless

Molly's new little house she bought at the rummage sale yesterday. :-)

Day 34...A day at Bouce

2011-02-04T22:13:00.004-06:00

The first thing Mel did this morning was to get the LP tanks filled. This time we will use one at a time and not the auto cross over. That way we know when we need a fill.

We spent most of the day rummage saleing. Lunch and more rummaging. Had a good time.
It was Gin, Verona, Cliff, Mel & I. We found all kinds of good stuff. Molly even found a little house like she sleeps in under my desk at home. Molly and Mel got the most stuff. I got a cactus, phone book, some kitchen utensils.

We went to the Renaissance for a while. There wasn't many vendors there though.
Mel enjoyed it and might be going back tomorrow to watch them shoot black powder guns.

Back at home Verona and Ginny made a delicious beef stew supper with pie for desert. Sure was good.

I think I am ready for bed. Almost anyway. 6:30 is just to early for me to get up.
Good night & God Bless.

Day 33....no LP

2011-02-03T23:18:00.003-06:00

Hello there,
We all went to the music jam in Brenda Park this evening. Ginny, Verona, Cliff, Mel, & I. But when we got home we found that we were out of LP. Kind of chilly in here. Can't get them filled until tomorrow. So I got out the elec. blanket. I am going to climb in real soon.

Our lumber and paneling and insulation came today. I have most everything out of the room. We won't be working on it though until Monday. The guys can put the insulation up while I put linseed oil on the ceiling boards. I sure can't wait for it to be done. Still unsure what we want for the flooring. I want carpet and Mel wants laminate. What do you think?

We are leaving at 8 in the morning to go to the Renaissance. I sure hope it warms up tomorrow. It has been cold enough here to almost freeze the water lines. Molly's water dish on the deck had ice in it. It is 31 here right now so another frosty night. And no LP.... :-(

So good night. God Bless.

Day 32...even colder -- and windier

2011-02-02T21:05:00.003-06:00

Mel cut up some veggies and found this pregnant green pepper. lol

Verona and Cliff Prigge and Virginia Herrick.

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I have been complaining about our weather all day but after seeing what the rest of the country is getting I better quit. It froze last night. 27 when I got up. I carried the plants in last night. It did get up to 44 today but the wind was really bad. I thought I would look out of place if I wore my heavy winter coat but I seen several out with big coats. There is frost warnings for tonight again.

Our friends came over for a visit this afternoon. Then invited us over for supper. They had a delicious chicken hotdish, salads, bread, and a cream cheese desert. I hope to make the hotdish sometime.

Our lumber will come tomorrow afternoon. then it is time for work. The part for our heater didn't come in so I have to call them again tomorrow. It is cold in this room so I hope the insulation goes in fast. I am sitting here with my jacket on.

No plans for tomorrow other than wait for the lumber truck. Maybe a music jam tomorrow night.

Mels sister Renee's birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday, sis.

Happy Anniversary Verona and Cliff.

Good night. God Bless

Day 31.... brrrrrrrr... cold.

2011-02-01T23:58:00.002-06:00

Howdy, So cold in AZ. Many wearing sweatshirts and/or coats. I am about to bring out my Minnesota coat. I bet I would really get the looks than!!!

My friends from home, Ginny Herrick & Verona and Cliff Prigge, came to spend 2 weeks in our park. Ginny and Verona are twin sisters. We have been friends since grade school. We gave them a little tour of our area and spent a little time in Quartzsite. Had pizza at Silly Al's. Then back to Desert Gold park to the Gospel Jam. It was a great day.

Our lumber is suppose to come tomorrow but I am going to try to have it delayed for a couple of days. It is so very windy and no way could I put a finish on the ceiling boards outside without getting dust all over them. It is suppose to be back to the 70's this weekend so it will be a good time. Well maybe not. It will have to be Monday. We will be at other activities this weekend. A black powder Renascence (did I spell it right??), a car show, a craft show, and a race. Fun, eh?

Good night hugs & God Bless

Day 30...Very windy.

2011-01-31T21:35:00.005-06:00

These are in a little town called Bouse. We pass threw there on the way to Parker. The mountain looks like it is smoking.

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Hello everyone.

I hope all is safe and warm. I hear there is another snow storm in our home area. It is cooling down here too. Coat weather. And very, very windy today. It even tipped over our heavy deck chair. It might even freeze Wed. & Thursday night.

Molly came in limping tonight. I was out with her and she just jumped and came in on 3 legs. She wouldn't let me touch her foot so Mel held her while I looked and found a pine needle between her toes. She is ok now but she sure yipped.

We finally found our paneling. Went to Parker and they had a few selections. We decided on tong and groove planks for the ceiling. This means I have to put a finish on them before they are hung. Not sure when it will arrive tomorrow so I suppose at least the insulation will start on Wed. The finish on the planks will take 2 days to set.

My home town friends will be here tomorrow afternoon. I hope they won't mind the mess we will have.

I think I will have some ice cream. Want some?

Good night hugs, God Bless

Day 29...Almost out of gas...

2011-01-30T21:46:00.002-06:00

I took Molly to the doggie park so she could practice for the dog show that will be later in Feb. She is getting pretty good at it. She has to protect her grand championship from last year. She still has to practice "dunking for hot dogs". Not sure if she will go in water to get a hot dog and we don't have any hot dogs to find out.

After a lunch of hamburger gravy we went to the music jam in our park. Then on for a ride.

There was a gift shop near Salome we wanted to see but found it closed. As well as the gas station that we planned to go too. The gift shop will be a trip for another day. I have my mind set on getting something there. :-) It is only about 20 miles away.

Mel took a different road home. We were hoping to see some sights or some wild life. But only seen desert and some cactus. He thought it would go straight to the Interstate. We only had 80 miles left in the gas tank. It ended up being a 40 mile road and when we finally hit the interstate it was still 35 miles to a gas station. Talk about close!! Mel went slow to conserve and we made it just fine. We put in 15.3 gallons into a 16 gallon tank. That was almost an uffda!!!!! Another 20 miles to home.

Didn't hear much about our friend Art. Sharon made it back to his side. He had tests done today. That about all I know for now.

We will have more company next week. Friends from home and friends from Wyoming will be in the area. Sounds like a fun time, right? Oh and the walls will be going up in the guest bedroom too.

I see that more snow and nasty weather is coming to our home area. Everyone stay safe.

It is cooler here too. high 50's to low 60's for a few days.

Hugs to all. God Bless !

Day 28...Prayers

2011-01-29T21:57:00.002-06:00

Prayers needed for our friend Art O. who was taken by helicopter to Los Vegas hospital today. And also for his wife, Sharon, who just went back to MN for some family time. She will fly back now to be with him.

My friend Betty & I went to a craft show today. I finally found the copper ear rings I have been wanting.

This afternoon we went to another music jam. When I think we heard the best one yet the next one is better. Such talent !!

I got lazy for supper so we went out for prime rib. The food was delicious but somehow I lost my new earring. Makes me so mad!! Maybe it will be found tomorrow.

I forgot to turn the water heater on when we got home. I got in the shower and had to hurry up as the water went cold real fast.

Good night & God Bless

Day 27...We got the new pottie

2011-01-28T23:38:00.002-06:00

Howdy,

Another beautiful day. 71 degrees...no wind... just sunshine.

I washed a couple loads of cloths this morning. Mel washed the car. Then the
'fix it' man came to put in the potty. What a nice change. It was hooked up direct to the sewer and not the holding tank. Now we won't have to empty it everyday.

Mel helped a neighbor move his new love seat into his 5th wheel. I had to go and see it and visit a while.

After our fried chicken supper we went the club house to hear a cowboy singer, Robin Arnold. He is a cousin to Eddy Arnold. It was a pretty good show.

I am ready for bed already. I am going to a craft show tomorrow. So good night and God Bless.

P.S...... Happy Anniversary to Dixie and Lorenz

........... Happy Birthday Pastor Karen.

Day 26...Still no paneling

2011-01-27T23:34:00.005-06:00

Our hidden object...

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Hi everyone,

I think it was a day of nothing... This morning my computer wouldn't stay on line. Then we discovered that our new heater had a gas leak. Something broke where the gas line goes in. Checked on a new part but won't have one until next Wed. So back to the furnace . Then we went to the lumber yard in Blythe to check out their paneling. They only had one kind. And that was not what I would put on the wall. So now what? Maybe we will have to go back to Phoenix and look in Home Depot. The clerk in Blythe said that paneling just isn't used much here. I wonder why?

So to comfort our frustration we went out to eat at Sizzlers. They have a huge salad bar. All so good.

Then it was grocery shopping. Frig is full again for another couple of weeks.

Tomorrow the guy is finally coming to put in our new potty. It has been sitting on the deck for 2 weeks. I have a big basket sitting in front of it & hope that not to many noticed it. ha! It better work!!!

Good night and God Bless

Day 25.... Trip to Buckeye

2011-01-26T22:20:00.005-06:00

I didn't take any pictures today so sending one of my cowboy!! :-)

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We went to Buckeye today to look at paneling for the new bedroom but I wasn't impressed with what Lowes had. What we seen for the walls wasn't bad but sure confused as to what I want on the ceiling. It is a 10 x 16 room and I don't think I want all those seams. We will go to Blythe tomorrow and see what they got. Russ. & Trey... HELP!!!

I did buy 2 small petunia pots and a small red bogenvia.

I had a turkey leg in the crock pot for supper but remembered we signed up for the supper at the club house. So we will have turkey leg tomorrow. They had Indian tacos. I never had one before. I love tacos so thought these would be good. I was wrong. The crust was tough and the toppings and salsa was blaaa...

There was a Blue Grass show tonight that I kind of wanted to go to but we decided not.

It was a beautiful day. Must have been about 75 degrees. It is always warmer when we have to go someplace. I wish it would be that warm when we stay home. I can't get a tan sitting in the car. ;-) There hasn't been any rain here for the last month so the desert is really brown and dry.

I hope you all have a great Thursday. Hello to all my Bible Study friends. Good night and God Bless.

Day 24....Company comin

2011-01-26T00:04:00.004-06:00

Most of the band at the Gospel Jam tonight. My camera missed a few on the left side. ... At the Mexican Restaurant, Dos Amigos. Lots of things to look at or to buy... I am standing by a big cart...for sale for lots of $$.... Jack and Gail Rucker from MN visited for the afternoon. They are staying at a park in Casa Grande.

Hello dear friends, Thanks for coming along.

It was good to see our Minnesota friends. They spent a couple of days in Quartzsite before stopping in here. We haven't been to Quartzsite yet. Hopefully soon.

We were going to take them out to the Mexican restaurant but they had to leave. By then I was hungry for that food so we went anyway. I had their taco special. Mel had a Fieta dinner.

We went to the Gospel Jam at Desert Gold park for the evening. I took another video that I was hoping would load on here but it wouldn't. If anyone can tell me what I need to do to make that work, let me know. It works on my computer but I can't pass it on.

Tomorrow we are going to Buckeye... near Phoenix, to look at paneling.

Good night, God Bless

Day 23...Finally, pictures to Blythe

2011-01-24T22:41:00.003-06:00

See the ATV tracks going up the hill? We have to go threw this both as we cross into CA. They check to be sure you aren't bringing anything in that they don't want. They see sweet Molly and always just pass us threw. :-)

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Hi there. I finally got pictures in. Looks like it warmed up a bit around home. But it was cool here.

It was laundry this morning. I feel so lucky to have my washer and dryer. Probably the only one in the park as they won't allow more washers so the sewers don't overload.

After lunch we went for a ride to Vicksburg. A town with nothing in it except some vendors selling junk. But we were stopped by friends from another park just as we were leaving our park. So we went back home and visited a while then decided that we would all go to Vicksburg. But when we got there only one place was open. He said it was to windy to have their stuff on display.

After a short visit on the deck they went home and we made supper. We decided just to have a quiet evening at home.

The bathroom repair guy still hasn't been here. He called just to say that he hoped he could come sometime this week. So we will just have to wait. We are expecting company and you can bet that's when he will come.

Good night & God Bless

Day 23.... Pictures

2011-01-24T21:07:00.007-06:00

These pictures are the start to the trip to Blythe CA. I can only put on one picture at a time and now it won't even let me do that. hmmmm????? The last is the first road runner we seen.

Day 22.... Busy day

2011-01-24T00:08:00.002-06:00

I thought I was going to put pictures of the trip to Blythe CA but it won't let me. I will try again tomorrow when I am not so tired.

This morning we went to the club house breakfast and then on to church. We had a guest singer there. A cousin to Eddy Arnold. ( I hope you know who he is)

Home for lunch then to the music jam at our park. Mr Arnold joined the band and also sang for us too. Because of the football game there wasn't as many there as usual.

I tried to stop the Packers from winning by putting a comment yesterday on here that they lost. Didn't work, did it? Sorry Bob that the Jets lost too.

Went out for supper and then back to another music jam. I think we are done with jams for a day or two. I sure enjoy them but been enough for a while.

Way past bedtime so until tomorrow... Good night & God Bless.

Day 22... Busy day

2011-01-24T00:06:00.003-06:00

I must be doing something wrong. This posted and I didn't want it too........ sorry.

Day 21...Awesome Jam...

2011-01-22T21:47:00.002-06:00

A mountain on the way to Blythe. I will print more tomorrow. The pickup camper is our friend Kurt's. Some of my new flowers. I haven't potted them yet. The awesome Music Jammers we seen this afternoon. I videoed one of the singers but it wouldn't load on here. (anyone know why?) I wish I had a video camera. I just used my little one. It won't send by email either. hmmmm!

We had a lazy morning. The sun was shining and temps climbing. We had a light lunch and then went to Desert Gold, another park about 4 miles from here, for the music jam. It was the best we have heard so far. Even had a steel guitar and a drum in the mix. Must have been 20 or so singers and everyone was sooooo good. Oh, how I wish I could sing!!!

Our friends from Idaho, Betty and Roger, came over for wine on the deck.

We went to the Mexican restaurant for supper. If I could spell it I would tell you what we had. ha!! Sure was good.

Sorry Packer fans... (he he )

It was 72 degrees today. I will leave you with wishful thinking. Stay warm. Stay safe. Good night & God Bless.

Day 20.... Just a day

2011-01-21T21:13:00.002-06:00

Hello,
For some reason I can't get a picture to go. I will try again tomorrow.

Pretty quiet day today. It was a little chilly . A couple from the park stopped over for a visit on the deck. He is a truck driver also. They are from MO. Their little doggie and Molly had such a good time playing together.

We took Molly to the doggie park this morning. She is getting pretty good at going threw the jumps and tunnels. Maybe she can win some ribbons again next month.

We had left over roast beef for supper. Mel went up to watch the pool tournaments.

That's about it. Take care everyone. God Bless

Day 19,,, Got flowers ;-)

2011-01-21T00:13:00.004-06:00

Mel by his chili pot... Another beautiful sunset....My new orchids.

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Hi there,.........It has been a long day. The weather was cooler and windy. Mel is still not feeling up to par. I hope tomorrow is better.

After Mel took a nap we went to Blythe, CA. Mel bought some tools needed to put our walls up in the extra bedroom. We looked at recliners but he didn't like any of them. Went to a flower garden center and got 2 petunia baskets and some pansies. They didn't have much in yet. He said to come back in a couple of weeks. Then we got some groceries and home. We were going to stop at Wendy's for supper but instead we bought an 8 piece chicken and a salad at the grocery store and headed for home.

On the way home we remembered the music jam so hurried with our supper and went back to the Jam. So good as always. If only I could sing like some of them.

I know it is really really cold at home. I hope everyone and everything is safe there.

Good night and God Bless

Day 18...company

2011-01-19T23:26:00.004-06:00

The roads in Arizona are marked so well. Our nephew Shannon and his wife Chris. We had a Mexican supper.

Hello everyone. Thanks for coming.

We had another beautiful day. I think it was 76 degrees. I got the cactus bed...rock garden cleaned out. It was full of dead weeds. Almost like a tumble weed. Also lots of pine needles. Tomorrow is the day to shop for flowers. :-)

We had company for supper. Kurt Sylvara from Bryclyn MN. He used to drive for us way back when. I made a beef roast in the crock pot with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms... It was pretty good. He has a beautiful yellow Dodge pickup with a camper and pulls a enclosed trailer with a huge 4 wheeler...what ever it is called. He is heading for Death Valley to ride the sand dunes. I forgot to get a picture.

I will have pictures tomorrow of my plants.

Sending some warm weather with this blog . I hope you find it. Good night, God Bless

Day 18....pictures

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Another beautiful Arizona sunset. Molly is wishing she could get out with us. Our own little orange tree that only has one orange. Maybe more next year.

Day 18....Pictures

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We had prime rib at Black Rock.

Met friends in Green Valley and had dinner at the casino. Jackie and Don and Jerry & Phillis.

Day 17... More pictures finally.

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Getting into the hills abit. Molly loves to sit in Mel's lap. A big piggy bank. This was in an old town called Nara Visa, NM It had old cars and closed up buildings that I would love to get into. More pictures tomorrow.....................

Danielle thought I better get some pictures on here so there you go. ;-) It was something to do when I didn't feel like doing anything else.

We are feeling much better but just kind of tired. We even ate a little today. It was such a nice day. (78 degrees) I wanted to clean up the garden but just couldn't get there.

Tomorrow we are having company. Kurt used to drive for us in the 1970's and has been a friend since. He is just passing threw.

Being we haven't been anyplace I don't have much to say. But as time goes on we will see some wonders, I am sure. So good night, God Bless

Still day 17...more Pictures

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The trouble with posting pictures so late is that I can't remember where we were... Mel at Dennys for breakfast.. The white stacks is cotton bales.

pictures

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Chinese dinner with the Speirs. I learned how to eat crawfish... sure was good

Day 17... Pictures from the beginning...

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Lunch with the family before we left......

Day 16.... not good.

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Sorry folks. The only thing good about today was the weather. 77 degrees. But I think I ate to much chili. Sure have been sick today anyway. I spent the day in bed and the bathroom.
So will make this short. Tomorrow will be better. We might get our new potty tomorrow.

Mel got to see Shannon and Chris again. Sorry I had to miss it.

Good night.... God Bless.

Day 15... Long and beautiful day

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Hello, I never heard what the temp was today but it had to be in the high 70's. I hate to rub it in but I just had too. Then I see Minnesnowda is getting hit again. Sorry !!!

Our day started at 8:30 with breakfast with friends at the Kofa cafe. Church at the little Church in the Desert was at 10. Home, cleaned house, had a bit of lunch and on the the music jam at our park. It was so good.

Minnesota people came to our place after the jam. We had a good visit and had chili and fresh bread for a supper meal.

Then guess what we did..... Another music jam. But the speakers for the singers were so bad. They seemed to be good singers but couldn't understand the words. Was kind of mumbled. So we left early. I was tired anyway.

Our bed is really high and Molly couldn't get on it by herself. Mel made a step with a plastic carton and now she jumps up there so easy.

Mel's nephew will be in the area again tomorrow so we will be meeting them at some time.

The sunset tonight was so awesome. The deepest pinks,Reds, yellows with the blue sky showing threw in a couple spots. Just WOW!

Early bedtime for me. Stay warm everyone. Good night, God Bless.

Day 14...Chili day

2011-01-15T22:14:00.002-06:00

Hi there, How are you tonight?

The chili cook off went ok. Mel didn't place this year. shucks. He thinks it was because he didn't make it spicy enough. I thought it was really good. But then so were the others. There was 14 entries. Not sure but I think Mel was about 4th or 5th. One was a chicken chili. That one didn't place either but it was one of my favorites. Next year I will enter too and make my mild chili while Mel can make his sweaten hot chili... :-)

Later we went for a ride to Brenda park to see if the Minnesota people was there yet. We found out there was going to be a Rock & Roll jam there so we went to that. We found our friends there. One couple is from northern MN and is going to come over tomorrow and help us eat up the rest of our chili. The other couple is from the Byron area.

The Rock and Roll jam was pretty good. Only 4 guitars gut they sure could pick. The singers were good too. It was 50's music.

Back home and I visited with our neighbor for a while. They are one of the oldest folks in the park. Bev watches over our place when we are gone. By that time it was way past supper time.

We thought about things for supper and then decided to go out. We went to Kofa restaurant and then on to the truck stop and got gas. Home again.

Tomorrow we are meeting friends for breakfest at Kofa again. Then to church at the Little Church in The Desert. After dinner we will go to the music jam in our park and the company will be over.

Beautiful weather. About 70 or 75 degrees and no wind. Tomorrow is suppose to be the same. Good night, God Bless

Day 13... No coat day !!

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Yes it was a nice day finally. But we spent most of it in the kitchen making chili. Mel did the cooken, I just opened cans and sampled. :-) It is pretty good. Tomorrow is the cook off.

It just happened that our neighbor also made chili and invited us over for supper. It was good too. We got our fill of chili today.

Yesterday I got 2 beautiful orchids. One is a white moth orchid. The other is a purple. Not sure about the variety. I have never seen one like it before. They sit on the deck in front of the kitchen window.

Tonight we went to another music jam at a near by park. Not many there. The music was good but the chairs were so uncomfortable. We only stayed an hour.

Keep your fingers crossed for luck for Mel's chili tomorrow.

Good night, God Bless, and hugs

Day 12..."If That Isn't Love"

2011-01-13T23:51:00.003-06:00

Hello there,
We went to the Gospel Jam tonight and my favorite singer of the night, Peppa, sang one of my favorite hymns. If That Isn't Love... wow... He did such a great job. Almost as good as Brad... or Elvis.

Today we went to Parker, AZ and got the fixins for chili. Mel entered in the chili cook off again. Saturday is the big day.

We also went to Big River CA and had a delicious lunch with the Osmonsons. Sharon made a great veggie soup and home made bread. We had a good visit. They are from Adams MN and winter in Big River 6 months a year.

While in Parker we also checked out possible paneling for our bedroom walls. Will look more as what we seen just wasn't quit what we want. I can't wait until we get this job done.

And guess what...... I actually went for a walk today. Molly and I just went around the block but it is a start for this non-walker.. Now to do it again tomorrow.

I am feeling much better. Still cough a bit but not so bad. We bought a small humidifier today so hopefully it will help. It is so dry here. Only about 35% humidity.

Past my bedtime so good night, Hugs and God Bless.

Day 11...Wild Rice Soup

2011-01-12T21:30:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone... It was another cool quiet day. Made some good spaghetti for dinner. Not as good as Bob's but close. Had a nap this afternoon. Went to the community room for Wild Rice soup for supper. It was so good. I have to remember to take more than our dishes along though. Some bring breads or buns, crackers, deserts.... I didn't bring anything. But the soup was enough.

I am still coughing and blowing. But feeling some better.

>P>Tomorrow we are going to Parker. We will visit the Osmonsons from Adams and then get groceries for the Chili cook off that will be on Sat. Mel got 3ed place last year. I hope he does as good this year. Looks like lots of entries.

I got our bird feeders hung out. Already had a hummer feeding. Haven't seen any finches yet. Just some cute little sparrows...

Good night, God Bless

Day 10..... a quiet day inside

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hello, It has been pretty cool out. I still have this cold so I have stayed in all day. Mel and our neighbor, Roger, got our new heater hooked up and also Mel's TV. So now he can listen to all the news he wants while I watch my cop shows. :-)

I was so hopping I felt like adding pictures tonight but guess not. Don't give up on me.
See you tomorrow. Hugs and God Bless.