The month changed this morning and here we were without the new calendar.
The bulletin board served as a backup.
I saw that there was nothing scheduled and resigned myself to our menial tasks around the RV and had a premonition that Dave would want to go grocery shopping.
I was right, and so we went in search of a closer place to get some. Marana is supposed to be closer than Tucson or Casa Grande, so that’s where we headed. Still felt like 30 minutes, but that may be because we made a wrong turn and that added some time.
We found the Fry’s grocery store (which must be affiliated with Kroger) and got most of what we needed. Of course, when we got home we remembered a few things we forgot, but it wasn’t an emergency. I put up the groceries, Dave settled in for a nap, so I repainted my nails, because the first time I did them we took off before they were dry and they got messed up. The entire time I’m thinking that I should have gone to the office to get a new calendar and now they are closed. So I let my nails dry thoroughly and walked down there to check out the activity center and see if I could find one laying around.
No such luck, but they did have all the usual activities on the bulletin board.
There is what I was really looking for. I could make my own calendar from this!
Tomorrow we make another trip in the direction of Casa Grande to take the dogs to a lady groomer we found online. I’m just excited for something to do! 😆😂🤣
First to report is that I got Dave to accompany me to the ice cream social today! I was so happy I actually took a chance and had a rootbeer float!! Pray it doesn’t cause me grief! We saw a couple of people I met last night at Bunco, yes that’s the second bit of news! I finally got to attend a group activity 😃 It was so fun and way faster-paced than the Bunco we played at home. No time for gabbing around the food or while game was being played. Roll the dice and get through the rounds so everyone can get home early 🤣😂
A plane in the “graveyard” at the Pinal Army Training center in Red Rock.
Yesterday, as we were out grabbing the mail, we took a detour so Dave could go see what all the planes were in the desert near us. Turns out it’s a graveyard for out of commission airplanes, and a National Guard Training Center and Helipad, but goes by other names as well. I tried to get a photo from the web, (above) but it may be copyrighted because it didn’t let me copy it. I have my own, but they are all behind a fence. If there’s a way to visit inside, we didn’t see it.
Another type of plane in the graveyard.Rows and rows of decommissioned airplanes.This lonely, stripped bare guy was all alone in a separate place driving out of the installation.
Dave discovered more museums he’d like to visit while looking at Google Earth, while I am interested in seeing Sedona and the Grand Canyon while we are here, as well as the nearby Picacho Peak State Park.
I hold no anger in my heart today, my ❤️ is happy now that we’ve taken the first baby step to socialization 😘. Everyone knows Dave is a great guy, he’s just shy and takes a minute to warm up to people. Lots of the men playing Bunco last night appeared to be grouchy at first, til the ice was broken. Then we were all laughing and kidding around ☺️.
On the road to Tucson, I snapped this cool clouds Pic.
The morning sun shining through the windows makes the floating particles of dust visible as I sip at my coffee.
After breakfast, Dave tested the tv and could see that our signal is still blocked -thanks to our new neighbor- so we decided to make a trip to Tucson to shop for an antenna booster. We were unsuccessful with that, but got some party lights for when we can finally put out the awning. (It’s been too windy lately) Also some things for the fridge, and ice, a few things for me I needed (wanted) like mascara and nail polish, a new fixture for the leaky shower, and a handy fold-up table so I could set my drink and whatever next to me when I’m on the couch. I had been using my steps tool, but this is bigger, taller, and nicer. Camping World is a one stop shop for RVers, but it’s pretty pricey. I did get the lights on clearance. ☺️ Walmart and Dollar Tree were two other stops, and after all that, we still didn’t find an electric blanket either. On top of that, we forgot to stop at the nearby post office and check our mail. Maybe I’ll run down there tomorrow.
My new table.
I wanted a table that the legs would slide under the couch, but this works fine. As long as it folds up for easy storage, it’s a winner.
The new awning lights, I wanted a taste of the beach here in the desert. ☺️
Unfortunately, there was only one box on clearance, and I have no idea how many it would take to cover the length of the awning. We’ll just use what we have wherever they fit I guess. 😂
The trip took the bulk of the day, because it’s an hour round-trip, then the time it took to shop. Dave already fixed the shower, so now relaxing before dinner. Pork chops, salad, and potatoes on the grill!
Have a pleasant Monday everyone! PS: It was 78 degrees today, but that cools off as soon as the sun starts setting 😁
It was just a lazy Sunday around here today, nothing planned, no activities unless you wanted to go to church service or play bocce ball that I knew of.
We got up too late for church, so we watched our own service from our church in Hurst, FUMC. First, however, there was breakfast and starting a load of towels, I don’t remember what other mundane activity there was. After church, I took Brandy out to potty, then decided to walk around a bit. She was reluctant, but went where I lead her.
Some people playing pickle ball.
I tried to get her to sit and let me watch them play pickle ball so I could gauge how rough it is for a person with bad knees, but she wanted to go. So off we went. Then, I got the brilliant idea to try to find my new friend, Karen’s house. I have no alibi for what happened next, but I was like a dog with a bone. I knew Brandy was tired and thirsty, but I kept going, thinking it couldn’t be much further.
Boy, how wrong I was! We kept walking and walking, up and down streets looking for her house number. Yes, some people live here at the resort. They are building more all the time and we saw several for sale. We were looking for house number #294, which was almost the last street there was, way past the RV storage, and the main entrance to the resort. They weren’t even home.
Luckily, we found the shorter way home, because Brandy was really panting now. We walked at least a mile round-trip, which didn’t bother me, but I was concerned for her. I knew she needed water, and I forgot to bring some along. I won’t do that again! She is fine, but her legs are sore. I know because of how she’s walking. She didn’t even want to go out after dinner, but I carried her to the dog park, she walked home alright. I took another, clearer shot of the peak, I never get tired of seeing it.
All this land here may be for more houses, I’m not sure.
It had been a fine day until we got a new neighbor, who pulled up right next door in a behemoth 5th wheel and pickup truck. Immediately we lost the signal to the tv, which Dave had finally got straightened out and loaded with channels. Now we don’t even get local channels. He was not a happy camper. So, tomorrow the first order of business will be to talk to the manager and see if one of us can move. And I get to deal with his sour mood until then.
God forbid we actually go DO something instead of watching tv! In his defense though, he was close to finishing a football game when all this happened. Me, I could care less, but I know it’s important to him, so I do feel for him. But I would’ve just done something else, not lose my mind over it. He doesn’t ask for much, however, he does depend on that tv a lot. Don’t get me wrong, I’m addicted to certain shows myself, but again, I can live without it, just don’t take my books away! When all else fails, I can read or write!
Let’s thank God for what we do have and worry about the rest tomorrow. We both need a peaceful nights sleep. On a good note, I closed all my rings today with all the exercise I got!
I knew it would happen eventually, and here I’ve been so careful not to hurt myself, but this morning, I was getting something out from under the bed, and now I’m suffering from a back spasm. I can’t breathe. I wish there was a magic eraser for this kind of pain, but right now, I’m trying some CBD tincture so it will relax. The only comfortable position is in the swivel chair behind the captain’s chairs so I can sit straight up with my rear all the way to the back and my feet propped on the ottoman.
At first I thought it needed to pop, but then I recognized the old familiar band of pain going right about where the bra strap sits. Dave has been so helpful assisting me so I wouldn’t hurt myself. He takes the dogs out because when we returned from getting propane the other day, he parked a slight bit un level, so the bottom stair step is really high off the ground. That makes it difficult to manage carrying dogs. And now I’ve gone and done this! Ugh!
Praying for relief on another cold and rainy day. I did get to enjoy church service from the RV online and that was a blessing. I always feel ready for whatever comes during the week ahead when we’ve attended church.
Too much sitting has probably not helped, but there’s no where to go and it’s so cold, I don’t want to do anything outside. Bring on Arizona and those wonderful seventy degree temps!! Now, will I be ready for a log day of riding in the captain’s chair? Crossing my fingers and saying those prayers that I’m better in the morning!
Twisted Trunk Travels 