Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Quartzsite Desert Camping

 

We have returned to Quartzsite.  Have been here a month now.  We are in the long term fee area (cost $40 for 2 weeks or $180 for 6 months).  This gives access to water, garbage and dump station and the luxury of staying in one spot longer than 14 days.  This is the first time we have been in a low spot rather than our higher ground view areas.  The benefits are several trees for shade and even grass now that we had some rainy days.  Gary has added a shade room off the motor home that protects from the sun and wind.  This is another reason we are not in a hurry to change spots as it is rather time consuming to put up and take down but am certainly enjoying it.

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We are 4 miles from town, the closest we have ever  been.  Gary is involved with the RC airplanes – they have a very nice flying field and a nice bunch of guys that are very active.  We haven’t been doing any prospecting as it seems we have rain just when the ground is drying out so difficult to run wet dirt thru the dry washer.  He can do a little flying right from our site. 

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The riding is great – again just take off from the site and go for miles.  Miles of easy riding (yeah) and then also more difficult terrain.  We have heard quite a few horror stories of quad accident, but I think inexperienced riders go into areas they shouldn’t.

Last week we had a great surprise.  Laurel and Chuck were in Indio at their time share.  We drove over to see them – had lunch at a great fish restaurant and then they came back over .  Had a fun quad ride – Laurel and Chuck riding double on the quad and I might add Laurel did most of the driving .  She was awesome!!  We did one geocash (first one we have done ) and then a nice long ride exploring and picture taking.  They went to Mexico to get new glasses for Chuck and we weren’t able to go with them as we had friends arriving from Lebanon that day.  Have been here for months, and everyone came the same week.

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Sharon and Al arrived late Monday pulled in just back of our site.  First time they have experienced dry camping.  Did the tour of vendors in town.  Sharon and I got involved in beading watch bands so took a lesson in that.  I had seen these watches at craft shows before and thought they would be fun so will see how many I do.  The boys took a ride on Wednesday.  Over a mountain that we have been looking at but I have been reluctant to try.  So glad it was a boys ride as there were some difficult terrain.  They ,of course ,thought it was a great ride.  Go figure. They pulled out Thursday to head for Yuma and we headed to Phoenix to see Dr. B who was at a conference.

Thank heavens for the GPS as it took us to the right spot we needed.  Had a wonderful visit as she was taking care of new grandbaby Delaney while Mom was in a class near her hotel.  Beautiful day and we just sat out in the sun and walked a little.    Gary hit the hobby shop and then joined us for ice cream at the end of the visit.

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How about that hair???  She was soooooo good.  What a treat!!

Had showers over the weekend, but clear and beautiful again.  Gary is getting a little antsy about coming home mainly because of taxes and the possibility of early work.  I am not ready yet especially seeing the weather at home.  We will play it by ear.  Will sign up for another 2 weeks and just see how it goes.  We want to stop in Vegas to see Whitney on the way.

We again are so grateful for this time we have had this winter.  God have been so gracious to us.