Leaving Yerington to Heber Springs, Arkansas, Grand Canyon Train

 Hello from Amarillo, Texas! We left Yerington on Tuesday, the 7th  heading for Arkansas. We knew we didn't want to rush this time as we didn't have to. 

We made it to Kingman, AZ and gave our friends Doug and Michelle a call to see if we could meet up on Wednesday for a late breakfast or early lunch. Turns out they left the same morning for a 2 month trip. Bummer, but we are happy for them. 

We touched base with our friends Tom and Deb to see if we could meet up somewhere, but this year it won't work. We're hoping for next year! :) 

Wednesday we only had a 123 mile trip to Williams AZ. We've always wanted to spend time in their downtown historic district and this time we could. 

Too early to check in to the motel so we headed for Grand Canyon Railway and picked up our tickets for the train for Thursday. 

Then we headed for the Grand Canyon Brewery. A  really nice place where they serve beer, wine, mixed drinks and some awesome food. We split a fajita quesadilla

 and it was delicious. 

So Yummy!

Grand Canyon Brewery! 

After that we walked the main street of Williams old town. I picked up a sign for the outdoor kitchen but after a few stores they were all the same junk. 

Love this town and it's patriotism! 

Historic Brewing Company! :) 

Downtown  Williams AZ

We rounded the corner to Historic Brewing where we hit happy hour. Honestly, not sure about that after the pricing. Still a nice place. 

Headed back to our room to check in. We were here last year, prices were great and so were accomadations.  

 After some relaxation we went across the street to the saloon and had a couple of drinks. A nice mix of tourists and locals. 

Longhorn Saloon, across the street from our motel 

Thursday was the trip to the Grand Canyon via the Grand Canyon Railway. A 2 1/2 hour trip up and same back with 4 hours at the Grand Canyon. WE've been many times before but it's a sight to see. We've never done the train ride, but has been on our bucket list. 

Train Robbery on the way back to Williams! :)

Would we do it again..No. But glad we did it once.  Johny Arizona our person on the train was awesome. He kept us entertained from beginning to end! A transplant from CA ( who isn't) he really seems to enjoy his job! 

Our view from our White Trash Lunch...lol

We got back to the motel and we were bushed! 

Friday morning we headed out towards Grants, NM. A nice drive! Not much to say about that. Quick stop at a Walmart and that's about it. We did stop at Applebees for Linner. Haven't been there in a long time, since before 2012. Not really impressed but Ken had an awesome chicken sandwich. Nancy just to let you know on the POS goodie they have on the table if  you look at that they have the $9.99/ 10.99 deal..burger, chicken sandwich, fries and a soda. They definitely don't advertise it. I only found it playing with that thing. So yes, they make it hard! 

Friday night we stayed in Grants at an old 66 route motel. It was being remodeled and cute as it could it be. The Southwest Motel.Of course because it's a 50's motel not many electric plugs. Would we stay there agiain? Yep. Gotta give it to the little guy trying to make a living and bring back the old times! :) 

Saturday we headed for Amarillo, TX. We're at the La Quinta recently remodeled and our room is awesome! Once we arrived unloaded   we headed for Bucees. Ken loves that place and spent a few dollars. Of course here you have to buy alcohol at a state liquor store, so we let Gemini find us one close by. LOL 

Sunday, of course is Champagne Sunday and since we were spending two nights why not? Ken was in the mood for a Bloody Mary which we picked up yesterday. We just enjoyed our day at the motel today.taking it easy. Tomorrow we head for Henryetta, OK and then Tuesday we should pull into Heber Springs!!

This morning in Amarillo! Our Champagne, Bloody Mary Sunday!
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                                   Have a wonderful Evening! 

Happy Birthday Karen! A wonderful weekend in Plymouth, CA, Starting to sand and paint the bunkhouse

 Happy April! 

Thursday, March 26th we spent the day getting ready to head to California and the 49er RV Park in Plymouth, CA.  We were spending the weekend with John and Karen. John works in CA so the RV Park is his home there. Karen's been there with him since just after New Years. This was her last weekend with him before she headed home on Monday. 

Friday morning we got ourselves ready and headed out. Just about a 4 hour drive. We arrived there about 1500 and hugs for Karen. Adam and Erin got to the park about 1700 and John not too long after. Karen had invited the kids for dinner. 💙

John had this wine glass waiting for me when we got to
the RV Park 😍

Adam 💙

Erin 💗

We enjoyed a nice fire both Friday and Saturday

We had a wonderful dinner of shish kabobs and sides. Then we all enjoyed the evening until around 2300. 

Saturday, we headed to Amador City (about 7 miles away) to see Adam and Erin's home in the renovated Amador City Hotel. It's an very old motel  (1800's) that has apartments in it now. Their home is just adorable with very high ceilings, hardwood floors and the old lamps etc. A perfect place for them and their commutes in opposite directions. 

We piled into Adam's truck and he took us to Sutter Creek, only about 3 miles from them.  It sure has changed over the years! When us 3 sisters were younger we used to take my mom there several times. She loved the year round Christmas store. Not there anymore. Several restaurants, all kinds of shopping and people! Of course we were there on a Saturday, probably not so many during the week. 

Where we had lunch

Sutter Creeek, CA

Volcano, CA

We had lunch at Cavana's Pub and Grub. Delicious sandwiches and fries. 

Then we got an amazing tour of the area by Adam. We visited several little old towns and eventually they dropped us off and we headed over to the RV Park. Karen had invited them for dinner once again so they were not long in following behind us. 

We enjoyed another great evening and barbecued burgers! Adam and Erin left earlier as Adam had to work on Sunday. 

Sunday morning about 0930 John, Karen and us all went out to breakfast. Then it was Champagne Sunday for us. 🥂 The weather was perfect for sitting outside and visiting. 

Thank you Karen! The champagne was wonderful! 💗

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Karen's birthday was Monday so John and Karen took us out to dinner at the Acorn Ridge Casino which just opened February 24th. Beautiful place! We don't gamble but enjoyed some of the outdoor seating while Karen played a bit. 

John watching Karen play the slots 😁

John and Ken 💙

The restaurant 

Love the views from the restaurant. Lots of windows
in this casino! 

John had to work on Monday so we enjoyed a short visit after we got back to camp. 

Happy Birthday Karen, on Monday! She headed out before we packed up. She was anxious to get home! We took our time and enjoyed the drive. We stopped for linner at Sharkey's in Gardnerville on the way home. 

We really didn't have much to unload once we got home as John and Karen had told us NOT to bring food or alcohol. They supplied everything for the weekend. Ken had helped John out over the last few weeks and it was their way of thanking him. Way too much! Such great friends! 😍

Tuesday morning we headed to Fernley Lowe's to buy paint for the bunkhouse. The sun and wind are just too much here! WE restained it about 5 years ago or so, but it looks pretty bad now. WE got a reddish brown paint that looks pretty close to the color it is now. Hopefully it'll last more than 5 years. 

Before we started 

Wednesday, the winds were crazy but we decided to start the sanding of the bunkhouse. Ken sanded one side and I started painting on the front porch area. It needs some sanding but I started where it doesn't need it. It was a very productive day! After lunch the winds and temps were colder but I wanted to finish the little bucket of paint I had left.  We cleaned up and headed to the outdoor kitchen.

After Ken sanded 

Ken started a fire and we enjoyed Happy Hour and beyond until it was time to have dinner. 

Today, there was no painting or sanding done. The winds have been crazy and the temps are too cold to be outside! Paint would just fly away! We'll wait and see what tomorrow brings but it's looking like we won't get it finished as we're heading to Arkansas next week. It'll be waiting along with the weeds! We've sprayed once this year, but it sure needs it again. They just keep popping up all over! Seems a different weed every year. UGH! 

Our Nephew Dusty and family flew to Sand Diego for a few days this week for Spring Break. The ocean, a Padres game and Universal Studios were on the schedule. 

That's a huge donut Owen! This kid has a huge appetite for 
and 11 year old! 😁

Cassidy, Chelsea, Owen and Dusty 💖

Owen, Bart and Cassidy 💗

Looks like Cassidy got a bat as a souvenir LOL. 

Time to get this posted as it's almost time for Happy Hour! Have a great evening! 

Happy 21st Birthday Aaron! Holly's Baby Shower, Champagne Sunday

Last Thursday we were able to get out to the BLM for a nice ride in the Can Am.  It's been too cold but it was a great day! 

It was a beautiful day and the sky was so blue! 

Friday I left for Antelope to spend the night before going to Holly's baby shower in Elk Grove. Russell and Lori had left for San Diego that morning for a few days to visit Jacob, Allissa and Aaron was going to be there too.

Happy 21st Aaron! 💙

Love those smiling faces! 💙 Aaron and a legal beer! 

I think they're all enjoying San Diego! 

Aaron and Burt! 😁

Allissa made some yummy treats for Aaron! 💖

Burt loves his daddy! 

Russell and Lori met Burt. I'm thinking it was love at first sight! 

 

Friday was Grandson Aaron's 21st birthday. He was going to spend the day and night with friends in Santa Barbara and head to SD on Saturday. 

John and Andrea had heard that I was going to be in town so they wanted to take me out to dinner and then drinks at The One Spot. They picked me up about 1800 and we headed for Old Town Pizza Roseville. 

After a delicious dinner of pizza, salad and wine for me we headed over to The One Spot. I finally met some people I've been wanting to meet. Jesse and Marci Walker. Great people as I knew they would be. 

We had a couple and then went back to Russell and Lori's place. I think it was about midnight when they left! It was a wonderful Friday night! 

Saturday morning I left about 0845 to pick up my sister Linda. We headed for Elk Grove for Holly's Baby Shower. It was held at the  beautiful Lamoure Vineyard! What a place. Holly's mom runs the place during her working hours. She took us on a tour after the shower but left my phone back at the venue. It's so incredibly gorgeous! 

The food was incredible along with desserts! We enjoyed watching Holly open her tons of gifts. Baby girl won't be wanting for anything for a long while! 

Mom to be, Holly! 💖

This was a nice surprise when I saw Ken's mom show up with Diane! 
She will be a first time Great Great Grandma at 98.  Diane across and my sister 
Linda 💗 I missed Adam's fiancee, Erin at the table. 

Chandeliers in the trees 💕

Our great granddaughter's name 💕💕

Around 1400 we left and I took Linda back home and I headed for home myself. Around 1830 I pulled into the driveway just in time for Happy Hour! 

Ken had a good day, he met up with our friends Joel and Randi to watch the Yerington250 at the BLM. It's a fun race to watch every year. 

Sunday of course was Champagne Sunday. We settled on ribs and potato salad that I threw together that morning. As long as he had the Pit Boss going might as well make it worth his while. :) 

Ribs, chicken and boneless ribs 

A lovely sunset last night 

Lunch out when Adam was in Arkansas 

Another week that has flown by once again. We'll be heading into April soon and a trip to Arkansas 💖

Happy Hour! Have a great night!