Yuma AZ

We are having a great time in the foothills with our friends. Kids cut our supply of Geritol as Sheriff was called to settle down our 'roudy' parties on more than one occasionl. Happy hours here include 'jamming' sessions with as many as 9 musicians strumming guitars, banjos and drums. Trips to Mexico are very different to crossing the border from Texas. We enjoy partying at the outside restaurants to the music of local bands (and Wally). Went out partying for St. Paddy's day but not as much going on here. John and Wally dressed for the part and we did drink lots of beer. Hot during the days but evenings cool off for great sleeping at nights. Enjoying the desert, casinos and friendships.

Kofa National Refuge

We took a drive into the desert but apparently didn't go far enough. After travelling 10 miles on a gravel road and seeing nothing but sand and cactus, we turned around. In this picture we believe it is Ocotillo and Pipe Organ cactus in the background. Don and Pat said we should have continued to the mines where it begins to get much more beautiful. Next year. We left the desert and travelled north to Quartzsite. Enjoyed seeing the rv's in the desert, the flea market and the hustle and bustle of a desert city. On the way home we stopped at Paradise Casino for an hour to gamble. Candy won $16 and I won $8. Big win for us so we blew it on fish and chips at Parrish's Pub. Busy and interesting day.

Quartzsite or bust

Our neighbours and friends have left us and headed to the desert for a few days. They will park together surrounded by thousands of campers who survive the sand storms just to enjoy the rv show, gem show and huge flea market. Waving goodbye to Wally and Connie, Don and Pat, Marv and Donna and Don and Marge. Terry left earlier as needed propane. We would love to have gone but John is in the process of joining the Elks Lodge here and has two meetings this week. So that will remain on our bucket list until next year. Just gotta say 'been there, done it'. We will, however, drive there in the car for one day with Candy and then again to meet with our friends, Tony and Barb.