Fountain of Youth

We left Quartzsite Saturday morning.  Going a little slow as first time Gary had been outside and he definitely was in slow mo mode.  It took 3 1/2  hours to make the trip.
Jim and Linda met us at the front and we hopped in their pickup to come up and look for a site.  The dry camping area is at the top of the hill.  We are on a corner lot overlooking the valley and the sea with the mountains as our backdrop.  The actual site is gravel and we have a pile of same just off our patio.  We just need some green grass carpet to cover it up.  Have the hummingbird feeder up and have one little guy who has also been in the motor home.  I don’t get these birds here.
 



We didn’t unload anything as Gary was done in.  Sunday I went to church which is very close.  Just walk down the hill.  We got the quads off and I got the carpets and chairs out while Jim and Gary worked on the Hughes Satellite and the Direct TV.Both of those job went very smoothly which was nice.
Monday Linda and I headed for Palm Springs to do a little SHOPPING.  That area is just beautiful.  Palm trees, grass, and the mountains framing it all.  Did a Costco run and other stores that I haven’t seen for 6 weeks.  Had lunch in a regular restaurant also.

Tuesday they bring in local produce which was fun.  Also a little store and cafe here.  Bible study after that and finishing up our spot.
Wednesday we took Jim and Linda to Palm Springs as they flew home on business.  Did a little shopping and finding our way around.  It is a good hour from the camp.  Gary went to Brawley Monday  which is South about a half hour .  They have a super Wal-Mart with other grocery so will probably go that way as is closer.
Pretty quiet day today – met several people from Oregon.  One couple from Junction City with quads.  We may ride with them tomorrow depending on how Gary feels.  Still not up to par and running low grade temps in the evenings.  He can’t do much without fatigue so we really have been laying low.  They have every activity you can think of here. No reason to be bored that’s for sure.
The showers are very nice and a real treat for us to stand in nice hot water for a lengthy time.  Haven’t tried the hot tubs yet – I guess they vary in temp.  The water of course comes out of the ground steaming.
Having a wonderful time – can’t believe it is almost Christmas.  The church has a nice potluck and Christmas eve service so will enjoy that.

Still in RV Park – Flu

 

Just a short update. As the Prednisone course ran down, so did Gary.  I might add at the first of the week he was wired.  Got all sorts of things done.

Flu symptoms returned with a vengeance.  Completely wiped out with splitting headache soooooo we signed up for another week here at the park.  This is the third day and maybe a 8% improvement.  I am sure it will take the whole week to recover and then will probably be my turn.

 

On Wednesday we joined the Rock and Gem club in Quartzsite.  I think Gary would like me to get going on a hobby.  I didn’t realize at the orientation meeting, we would get to dive in and cut and shape a rock.  It was pretty crowed so the folks that were helping were spread pretty thin.  Well of course, Gary caught right on.  He is familiar with all the machines so a no brainer for him.  His agate took great shape, while I was bumbling along on the sanders.  I should have just stuck with him, as he taught me how to maneuver them and gave me a lot of tips as is usual.

There was a class going on making glass beads which looked very interesting and dangerous I might add.  Just like miniature glass blowing with propane torches (huge bunson  burners) melting your glass.  They had some beautiful designs.  They also have classes in silver smithing.  All the classes are very inexpensive.  Then they do field trips so you can go and look for rocks.

 

Our gold buddies have arrived and are parked in my favorite spot in the desert.  We are expecting rain tomorrow so that means they won’t be able to dry wash.  You get it- they need dry dirt to do this.  If the weather stays cool, they may pack up and head to Yuma to another claim.  We will hope to join them in January there.

 

We will leave here Saturday (Lord willing) and will go to the Salton Sea resort and stay a month.  We will dry camp there, as it is quite expensive, but they have wonderful showers and the dump and water station is very close to the parking.  We have decided it is better to stay in one place a little longer as we have so much stuff to unload and load.  I knew this would be a problem when we left.  Will go lighter next year I am sure.

 

It is nice walking here as no sand or gravel in your shoes and a flat surface for a change.  My little produce farm just across the border has changed from last year – not nearly as good.  Was disappointed as it was great.

 

I see this is not as short as I intended.  On my fourth book on my kindle and going thru the Bible.  Will update when we get to the Fountain of Youth.