I have been quite remiss the last 3 weeks in regard to blogging. After reading my niece’s blogs, I feel tongue tied. Some people just have a great way with words.
Ok will start with most recent and work back. Quiet day to start the new year. Had to dump the motor home and fill with water. We have gone 3 weeks – hoped we could make it the whole month, but not quite. Taking showers in the park showers really cuts back on water usage and the grey water filling.
Thursday, New Years Eve, we took a short (45 miles) ride. A very busy day for riding – all sorts of riders out there and pretty windy, so we didn’t stay too long. Had a little get together with Jim, Linda and their friends in the evening. Campfire and munchies – getting to know more folks here in the park. I would say half the park is Canadians and we give them a bad time with their accents. Quite a few people from Oregon also.
Christmas was very nice with the church family. Had a wonderful potluck. The food was really something probably 100 folks there. Christmas eve was special as the church had a communion service. As nice as it was, we still miss our family and friends.
We rode that week 2 days in a row. Both days were 65 miles. The problem being you have to ride 13 miles in each direction to get to the area of the desert to ride. There is a military bombing range right behind the park, so obviously you do not want to be riding there.
We are looking for crystals in amongst the rocks. As you can see Gary is bundled up. Its the wind that gets to you.
Jim talking with border patrol. The officer had not been in this area before so was getting an update from the expert. Is very common for the illegal's to go thru this area. We see the border patrol many times during the day.
I did feel the earthquake the other day. Visiting with Linda sitting outside facing their motor home. Felt the ground moving and then watched the motor home tipping side to side. Was slight but definitely knew the old ground was a moving. The boys were out riding and they didn’t notice it.
Gary is feeling better but still fatigued if he does too much. Did get in on a game of ping pong the other day. Played hard for an hour, gasping for air but hung in there. They play on Tues. and Thurs and is quite serious. There is every activity you can think of here.
We have enjoyed the hot tubs- Very relaxing.
This is just one of the pools – hot tub over to the left. We like this one as it is more private.
Every Tuesday evening they have a talent night. Probably 200 people show up and the talent is pretty amazing. Especially as they have it every week and have new talent each time. The men and their voices really shine. The church choir has a great men’s section – pretty impressive for a bunch of old guys. They have a jam session two days a week, but we were a little disappointed as not really acoustic.
We leave here the 12th of Jan and head to Yuma to camp at another claim and hook back up with the folks we were with in November.
The weather as always is great. Just having the sun shining every day is so up lifting. Oh another thing – hummingbird in the motor home again. Gary was napping in the recliner and the little dickens came back to the chair and woke Gary up very quickly. All the gold finches from home are here. Jim counted 35 at his feeder. I got some pics today will post with next blog.
We thank God for all His many blessings.
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