Quick catch up...

Good Sunday evening!  We are back home after a wonderful time in Quartzsite visiting with our friends! :) 

After a frustrating time with the internet connection in Q I just gave up.  I realize I should write notes or something in order to remember the days...but I don't. So I'll just pinpoint some of the highlights and carry on.

We had a several wonderful Happy Hours with our friends.  We met new friends, Keith and Bob and JoAnne.  We were able to spend a few hours with Dave and Cheryl who we hadn't seen in 2 years. We got some yummy food at Silly Al's (even though it was crowded..way crowded).  We visited the Big Tent once and finally got to Beer Belly's Adult Day Care. Ken got the hat and a beer coozie since it was official as we had actually been there.  Bill did a wonderful, heartfelt toast to George! We all know that if it wasn't for George we all wouldn't have been there together! He was definitely missed along with Suzie!  We certainly spent quality time catching up and just enjoying each other's company.  Time was short but we're sure glad we went. If we're lucky we may see some of them down the road later this year.  😊💗

Our spot at Plamosa Rd..

Love watching these guys!

Sunset at La Posa South..AZ has some awesome sunsets
and sunrises! 

A wonderful fire! Thanks Bob and JoAnne!

Coming through Q and the crowds

Fun watching Bill fly his plane!

Bill and Patsy on the left,, Ken and Kim's rig

Bob, JoAnne and Higgins home

Happy Hour on a cool afternoon...

Higgins

Tom and Deb's home the Stinger B

We wanted to be home on Saturday so we had a full day to unload and do whatever else we needed too.  About 1100 Thursday we said good bye with hugs all around 💜 

Not sure where we were going so we discussed Lake Havasu area. Then we were in Parker, AZ.  We love La Paz County Park and said "why not?" Not what we had planned, but isn't this what retirement is about.  We got a nice spot over by the Pirate's Den Bar.  Perfect for 1 night.  Got settled, had a late lunch and then we took a walk through Pirate's Den RV Park. Love to look at the $$$$ in vehicles parked there. Then through La Paz County Park over to the Roadrunner Bar.  Hey, it's tradition :) Had a drink and then walked back to the trailer.  

Our view from our campsite

The Roadrunner docking area..it's a floating bar

The view from the top level..

Around 1700 or so we walked over to the outside bar a Pirate's Den.  It was Happy Hour and Karaoke night. Well, from 1500 to 1800. Guess they think old people go to bed early LOL! We had fun watching people sing, some were really good and others..well, they should have turned the mike off haha. 

Well, instead of Harley's this is how the old
folks roll up to the bar...LOL..

Gin and seltzer...IPA for Ken

How do you like the names of these drinks..all sweet though :(

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A couple of the singers...pretty good they were

A beautiful sunset over the Colorado River 💙

Friday morning we took our time as we knew we didn't want to go through Vegas during rush hour.  Ken did awesome once again! We spent the night at Armagosa Valley rest area.  We watched the movie "Storm of the Century" good movie but over 4 hours long! No movie needs to be that long. 

Saturday was a lovely drive home.  Got here about 1400 and unloaded a few things. Karen texted so a little after 1600 Happy Hour.  She wanted to hear all about the trip. Her girls and grandkids were over so we got plenty of little hugs and great smiles from them 💙💕  Ken and Karen made a great fire so we visited for way too long! 

Today we slept in until 0630! I cleaned the trailer, did several loads of laundry and did some baking.  Ken did his thing with the trailer and was outside most of the day.  We've had a fire going most of the day as the weather can't seem to make up its mind. That's Nevada for ya!  

Sunrise Armagosa Valley rest area! 

It's always nice to get back home, and even though we only had a few days we're both so glad we made the trip to AZ and got to see our friends. Hopefully next year we can stay longer.  It's amazing that blogging brought us all together 💗💗

Letters are ready to be mailed to Jacob when we get his address hopefully this week.

Apple Oatmeal muffins, banana bread and my flourless
peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.

Ken's got a glaucoma appointment in Reno in the am (why we're home now). More baking this week as I want to get a package out to Seth :) 

Gonna get this posted and it's time for .....Happy Hour! Have a good night everyone! Love you all! 

We're in Quartzsite! Happy Birthday Wendy and Christina!

Good morning from Quartzsite, Arizona!  We left home on Friday and drove to the turn off for the Spring Mountains nearing Las Vegas.  We boondocked on a pull over site not too far from the highway.  A great place to spend the night.  

Had our breakfast on Saturday morning and had a great drive through Las Vegas! Very little traffic so it was perfect.  Ken's got the Vegas thing down now after many times of traveling through that city. 

A leisurely drive for several hours, stopping to have lunch in the trailer along the way.  We had planned on heading directly to where our friends are staying at La Posa South but the timing wasn't working.  We'd have gotten there after Happy Hour and with everyone doing their dinners we decided to stay on Plamosa Rd and drive in on Sunday morning. 

We had a nice night out there. Ken bar b qued some burgers and it was nice enough he took out the Little Red Campfire and we enjoyed the evening.  

Sunday after breakfast etc we headed on down to where everyone was camped. They didn't know we were coming so it was a nice surprise to see Ken and Kim's smiles and hugs when we pulled in.  Bill and his friend Keith pulled in a few minutes later along with Deb and Tom following soon after!  We met Bob and a little later his wife Jo Anne and the little cutie Higgins.  A little while later, up walked Patsy!  Turns out I did see her while we were filling with water, but I wasn't sure if it was her.  Hugs and more conversation. The afternoon was spent chit chatting with Tom and Deb until Happy Hour.  

We all gathered in the center and got caught up. Eventually they all went in to start dinner. We went over to Tom and Deb's and continued the conversation until Bob came out and started a fire.  Once more, gathered around the campfire the conversation flowed!  Such a lovely evening catching up with friends. 

Originally, we weren't coming to Q until February but we (Ken) got to thinking why not go for a few days where we can see everyone gathered in one place! Ok, didn't take me long to agree. We'll be here until Thursday when we'll start our trek back home for Ken's appointment in Reno on Monday. 

Overcast skies this am, but 46 degrees going for 68 later today. We'll take it! 

Happy Birthday yesterday to my sister Wendy and my daughter in law, Christina! xoxo 

Going to try and get this posted. WIFI is incredibly slow here...

Jacob's swearing in..Back home and Sad News....

Tuesday morning we were out of the motel about 0700.  We figured traffic would be bad with the morning commute.  We arrived at MEPS about 0730.  I told Ken I was paying for parking this time. No more 6 mile walks (LOL).  He didn't argue with me as after the last time he knew better haha. 

Russell, Lori, Aaron and Allissa got there about 0800 and we went to get in line.  Grandpa Bobby showed up a few minutes later.  The Security person told us they were running late, we were fine outside.  A little later they let us in and there was Jacob.  He was able to visit with us until it was time. 

We and four other families were in the same room we were in when Seth got sworn in.  There were a lot more young people getting sworn in but they used other rooms. It's not a long ceremony but very moving! :) 

Jacob 💙

Jacob and Allissa 💖

Jacob and his brother Aaron 

Jacob and Grandpa Bobby

Once he was done swearing in, there were hugs all around.  It was tough saying good bye but again we are all so proud of him for making this decision to serve the country as a Sailor. :)

We headed for Russell's house as he was putting in a new toilet in the boys bathroom.  Ken offered to help and then said we'd go to lunch after.  Lori and Allissa went for a 5 mile walk, and I read my book.  

The boys finished the toilet and the girls got back, perfect timing.  We all headed for Garcia's. Luckily our favorite server, Chris was there so Ken and I had our drinks right after we sat down. :)  We enjoyed the conversation, food and drinks. Russell got texts from Jacob so we knew he was at the airport waiting to fly to Great Lakes, Illinois.  

Russell, Allissa and Lori...💗

After lunch we said our goodbyes and we headed home.  A nice drive and we were home about 1745.  Karen had texted and said John was home and they had a fire going outside.  We unloaded the car and then joined them for Happy Hour.  A great day all the way around.  

This morning I awoke around 0600, we had our coffees and visited with our blogging friends to see where everyone is and what they're up to.  The day started and just flew by.  Ken washed a couple of vehicles and some other stuff outside in the cold.  I was inside most of the day doing some cooking. He wanted spaghetti squash boats for dinner.  We saw them on "The Kitchen" and they looked yummy.  Lots of cheese but still low carb.  They look delicious so we'll see in a bit. :) 

Broccoli, cheese, chicken spaghetti squash

I got a text later in the morning telling us that one of our friends and pretty much the first blogger I had ever followed way back when had passed away this morning :(  We've been watching this journey for the last few months.  

George, the author of  Our Awesome Travels was one of the nicest people we've ever met, along with his wife, Suzie. George always had a smile on his face and was always so happy and that smile proved it! :)  Talk about a half full type of man! He loved his life, his wife and his family.  I'm so glad we got to meet them and to spend time with them the last couple of winters in AZ.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzie and family in Canada. 💗💗 

Have a good night! 

Campfire, In Sacramento for Jacob's swearing in..Seth called..a new blog writer...

Aaron, Russell, Lori, Jacob!
Our new Navy Family 💙

Sunday morning we awoke around 0600 and took some time getting going. Coffee's, computing, then on to breakfast.  The days go so quickly! Ken worked on firewood and I changed out bedding in the house.  

Around 1530 Ken decided to get a fire going out back so I texted Karen to invite her over to enjoy the fire with us.  She came over and the fire roared and we just enjoyed catching up!  

Ken got the fire going..

Cool looking clouds

The sunset is starting..

Karen in the flames..

After dark sometime she headed home and a little later we went inside. 

 The nice surprise of the evening was a call from Seth. :)  I told him at graduation from boot camp that when he decided what he wanted as a graduation present to let me know.  He decided he wanted a pair of cowboy boots so I sent the $$.  He was calling to say Thank you. :)  We had a nice conversation and he's doing well.  

Monday morning we were up again around 0600.  We got ourselves going and left the house close to 1030.  About 1400 we stopped at Edelweiss in Auburn to have linner.  We now after a meal there there's no way we're hungry at dinner time. Finished up and headed for the Super 8 motel near the Sacramento Airport.  

Yesterday, (Sunday) Russell, Lori, Jacob, Aaron and Allissa headed for a day trip to Bodega Bay, CA.  Looks like they had an awesome time for their last family trip for awhile.  I had to steal the pics from Facebook :) 

Lori, Jacob and Russell at Bodega Bay, CA

Jacob and Allissa

Aaron, Russell, Jacob 

Aaron, Lori and Jacob :) 

Waiting for lunch...

I got a text yesterday from our oldest Grandson, Adam.  He let me know he started a blog!  I gotta say he did an excellent job on his first blog! I was impressed ( I know I'm his grandma, might be a little prejudiced haha).  If you've got the time, it's worth the read.  I really hope he keeps it up!  Go to
summitsandsends.com  I did notice he doesn't have a comments section so i'll have to mention that to him. :) 

Last but not least,  Happy Birthday to our Daughter in Law Cheryl!! Hope you had an awesome day!! :) 

Happy Hour time! Have a great evening!