25 th Feb
This week we have a Full Moon and every year one particular Resident and his wife host the Holler Moon Party. The host is Charlie Cobb from Shilo , MB and incidentally, he taught our son Clark his basic Fire Fighting. I believe Charlie named it the Holler Moon Party and he and his wife provides the Music which is set up in front of their home. He must have been a DJ in his other life. There are 3 streets that converge in front of Charlie's home so it a natural place to host a street party for a crowd of nearly 500.
The RV Park provides all the food , beer and wine at no cost, and when you offer something free to a senior you are basically inviting everyone but the dead.
We sat with 3 couple from Saskatchewan or as I call them " Binder Pilots ". It is the first time we have been to the Holler Moon party so it was very interesting to us. The party was over at ten because once to feed and water the Seniors they have to go to bed. cheers
Sunday, 28 February 2016
Dinner for Eight
23 Feb.
Today I have a ball game and later tonight we are hosting a dinner for 8 at our Motorhome so we do have a busy day. I leave at 8 AM for the ball game and I won't get home until after 11 AM, mainly because most guys ( Girls ) move at glacier speed. I just right it off as a bit of exercise for me. Since I was busy this morning Carroll had the menu prepared by the time I got home. I told her to wait until I got home and I would help, but I didn't really mean it and I'm sure she knew that. The meat for supper was a "Stuffed Pork Loin " which will be done on the Bar-B-Q.
We originally intended to eat on the Patio but today was very windy and 3 of the guest attending where playing Golf and would not be available until 6 PM . By the time we would finish the "compulsory " cocktail it would be 7 PM and with the wind it would be too cool to eat outdoors. Therefore we moved the dinner into our Motor Home, and yes, it does hold 8 people comfortable for dinner.
The Stuffed Pork loin was relished by all the guest and some of them had never had it before. Also they were surprised that we cooked it on the Bar-B-Q. There was 1/2 a loin left over so we now get to eat it for the next week. cheers
Today I have a ball game and later tonight we are hosting a dinner for 8 at our Motorhome so we do have a busy day. I leave at 8 AM for the ball game and I won't get home until after 11 AM, mainly because most guys ( Girls ) move at glacier speed. I just right it off as a bit of exercise for me. Since I was busy this morning Carroll had the menu prepared by the time I got home. I told her to wait until I got home and I would help, but I didn't really mean it and I'm sure she knew that. The meat for supper was a "Stuffed Pork Loin " which will be done on the Bar-B-Q.
We originally intended to eat on the Patio but today was very windy and 3 of the guest attending where playing Golf and would not be available until 6 PM . By the time we would finish the "compulsory " cocktail it would be 7 PM and with the wind it would be too cool to eat outdoors. Therefore we moved the dinner into our Motor Home, and yes, it does hold 8 people comfortable for dinner.
The Stuffed Pork loin was relished by all the guest and some of them had never had it before. Also they were surprised that we cooked it on the Bar-B-Q. There was 1/2 a loin left over so we now get to eat it for the next week. cheers
Went to MX for Glasses
I've noticed lately that I was having a hard time to see some small print on the TV so I thought I might need new glasses and Mexico prices are much less that the "Bandits " in Canada. With that in mind I send a email to my eye doctor in Med Hat, asking for my latest eye test. Apparently my last test was May of 2013 and I'm sure it was also a few years since my test showed a significant change. I know some people say that the glasses from Mexico don't meet our standard but once I tell them that the doctor is an American and that my glasses come from Phoenix, they quickly realize they have lost the argument.
My plan was to get an eye test, order new glasses and then visit the Dentist to have a Crown installed and be home by noon. I clearly forgot I was going to MX. No, I did not have an appointment because an appointment doesn't mean anything to the Dentist or Eye Doctors in MX. As we entered the Eye glass office there was one lady waiting on her husband and the clerk said it would be 10 minutes. I assumed that would be 1/2 an hour since the doctor was only doing an eye test but it took 3/4 of an hour and then he started B.S. with our friend Linda who was with us and knows the doctor.
Finally I ask the clerk if he was my doctor so she took the hint and told him I was his next customer. They never sell you glasses without doing a test even when you have your prescription from your own Dr. as they like to compare the test. Incidentally , they do not charge for an eye test in MX.
My test proved that I needed new glasses so I picked out a pair of Titanium frames. So I got new frames with transitional , bifocals , with anti-glare glasses for 300.00. Since the doctor wasn't busy, Carroll decided that she would have an eye test and she too needed new glasses. I knew she needed glasses because she can't seem to find the dish towel when I'm washing the dishes. Her glasses cost 380.00 because she has Tri-focals.
By this time I decided against going to the Dentist since it was early afternoon, so we headed for the bakery for a coffee and a donut. After that we called it a day. cheers
Alberta Party Day
20 th Feb.
After having breakfast with Harold and Cheryl we had to head back to our RV Park in Yuma as the Alberta Group was hosting a Pot Luck "get together " for those residence of AB and for "those who left AB for BC but wish they had stayed in AB.". ha ha . While driving along I-10 at 120 KLM we heard 3 loud bangs which to us sounded like "Gunshots " or either that, or our car was about to explode. We were shocked, so I immediately cruised to the shoulder and inspected my car to see if I had blown a tire or if I had hit something. I even checked for bullet holes but could find anything wrong so we motored on without a problem. We are still puzzled but the noise.
We got back to our RV Park by 12:30 so we got busy to make a pot of potatoes for the Potluck which started at 3 PM. When we got to the AB party area we chose to sit by people we had never met just so we could get to meet others and to hear about their travel story. These "get together " are a good way to find information on new places to visit.
I drummed up a conversation with a couple from Okotoks so I mentioned that our son lives 15 KLM east of Okotoks at a rural area called Davisburg. They shocked me when they said they never heard of it so I assumed they where new to Okotoks so I ask how long they had live there. They said 25 years so then I thought they did not hear me say " Davisburg" so I repeated it; still they never heard of it. So I explained exact how to get there; drive on a certain road which I know they have driven on as that is how you get to Calgary. I said keep going and you will pass an Arena, then a school and then to 96 th ave and there is a 4 by 8 sign you can't miss. Still the answer was never heard of it.
Please, think about this : Is there any town, rural area or subdivision , within 15 KLM of your home that you never heard of . I thought, surely, I hope we don't allow these people to Vote.? I almost ask how they found Yuma?
Rather than wasting my afternoon speak with this couple, I found 3 couples from the Edmonton area to talk with. As it turned out it was a good Party and we met a few more friends. Cheers
After having breakfast with Harold and Cheryl we had to head back to our RV Park in Yuma as the Alberta Group was hosting a Pot Luck "get together " for those residence of AB and for "those who left AB for BC but wish they had stayed in AB.". ha ha . While driving along I-10 at 120 KLM we heard 3 loud bangs which to us sounded like "Gunshots " or either that, or our car was about to explode. We were shocked, so I immediately cruised to the shoulder and inspected my car to see if I had blown a tire or if I had hit something. I even checked for bullet holes but could find anything wrong so we motored on without a problem. We are still puzzled but the noise.
We got back to our RV Park by 12:30 so we got busy to make a pot of potatoes for the Potluck which started at 3 PM. When we got to the AB party area we chose to sit by people we had never met just so we could get to meet others and to hear about their travel story. These "get together " are a good way to find information on new places to visit.
I drummed up a conversation with a couple from Okotoks so I mentioned that our son lives 15 KLM east of Okotoks at a rural area called Davisburg. They shocked me when they said they never heard of it so I assumed they where new to Okotoks so I ask how long they had live there. They said 25 years so then I thought they did not hear me say " Davisburg" so I repeated it; still they never heard of it. So I explained exact how to get there; drive on a certain road which I know they have driven on as that is how you get to Calgary. I said keep going and you will pass an Arena, then a school and then to 96 th ave and there is a 4 by 8 sign you can't miss. Still the answer was never heard of it.
Please, think about this : Is there any town, rural area or subdivision , within 15 KLM of your home that you never heard of . I thought, surely, I hope we don't allow these people to Vote.? I almost ask how they found Yuma?
Rather than wasting my afternoon speak with this couple, I found 3 couples from the Edmonton area to talk with. As it turned out it was a good Party and we met a few more friends. Cheers
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Cave Creek, AZ
19 th Feb
Harold and Cheryl are taking us to the Town of Cave Creek this afternoon but more about that later. Friday morning is time for ball games in the subdivision where Harold and Cheryl live and this area is a Sports Haven for just about any sport you care to play. However, it would be fair to say Golf, Slow Pitch and Pickle ball are the main sports. Harold is playing at noon but 3 other players from Med Hat , whom I play with/or against at home, are playing earlier so we went down to watch them. These guys are younger than Harold and I ( if you can use the word younger when they are 60 years old) so they play in a different division. After Harold's game he had a quick shower and then off to visit the Town of Cave Creek. Other friend , Bob and Karen joined us as they had never been to Cave Creek.
Cave Creek was an Old Western Town location about an hour north of Phoenix and is still considered a "Town " but is grown fast as people are moving out of the Metropolis areas to the more peaceful lifestyle . However, Cave Creek has "those with money" building beautiful large homes in and around the Town. Apparently the Ice Age left Cave Creek with small mountains of large Rocks surrounding the Town and those with " Wealth " have built mansions in these rocks. It is simply amazing how any construction company got the equipment into the Rocks to built these Mansions. I wish I could send pictures of theses houses built in the rocks in the small mountains because it is fabulous area.
After a tour of this area we went to the "New " Town site and luckily there was a 4 day Art show display in the Town Square area , with mostly very beautiful but expensive Artwork, which included Art, Jewelry, Wood Carving and the like. One booth was selling cookies for 5.00 each. Anyone care for a dozen home made cookies as they are going for 60.00 a dozen. Did I mention that is Town had wealth. After spending and hour browsing over the Venues of Artwork ( and buying nothing ) we moved to the Original old Western Town site and it has kept the Old Western Motif and it too has lots of stores for the tourist to spend money and the ladies did just that. It also kept the Original Bars and restaurants and of could the parking lot of the Bars have replaced the hitching rails with parking areas for the Bikers.
If you are in the Phoenix area , I suggest you spend a day touring the Town of Cave Creek. Once you see it you will definitely recommend it to others. Cheers
Harold and Cheryl are taking us to the Town of Cave Creek this afternoon but more about that later. Friday morning is time for ball games in the subdivision where Harold and Cheryl live and this area is a Sports Haven for just about any sport you care to play. However, it would be fair to say Golf, Slow Pitch and Pickle ball are the main sports. Harold is playing at noon but 3 other players from Med Hat , whom I play with/or against at home, are playing earlier so we went down to watch them. These guys are younger than Harold and I ( if you can use the word younger when they are 60 years old) so they play in a different division. After Harold's game he had a quick shower and then off to visit the Town of Cave Creek. Other friend , Bob and Karen joined us as they had never been to Cave Creek.
Cave Creek was an Old Western Town location about an hour north of Phoenix and is still considered a "Town " but is grown fast as people are moving out of the Metropolis areas to the more peaceful lifestyle . However, Cave Creek has "those with money" building beautiful large homes in and around the Town. Apparently the Ice Age left Cave Creek with small mountains of large Rocks surrounding the Town and those with " Wealth " have built mansions in these rocks. It is simply amazing how any construction company got the equipment into the Rocks to built these Mansions. I wish I could send pictures of theses houses built in the rocks in the small mountains because it is fabulous area.
After a tour of this area we went to the "New " Town site and luckily there was a 4 day Art show display in the Town Square area , with mostly very beautiful but expensive Artwork, which included Art, Jewelry, Wood Carving and the like. One booth was selling cookies for 5.00 each. Anyone care for a dozen home made cookies as they are going for 60.00 a dozen. Did I mention that is Town had wealth. After spending and hour browsing over the Venues of Artwork ( and buying nothing ) we moved to the Original old Western Town site and it has kept the Old Western Motif and it too has lots of stores for the tourist to spend money and the ladies did just that. It also kept the Original Bars and restaurants and of could the parking lot of the Bars have replaced the hitching rails with parking areas for the Bikers.
If you are in the Phoenix area , I suggest you spend a day touring the Town of Cave Creek. Once you see it you will definitely recommend it to others. Cheers
Friday, 26 February 2016
Trip to Surprise , AZ
17 th Feb
We are going to Surprise, AZ tomorrow morning to visit friends so Carroll packed a few clothes for the trip. Then we finally made it to the swimming pool for the very first time this year. Actually , Jan and the first week of Feb were just to dam cool ( not cold ) but cool to laze around the pool. The pool is heated so some brave folks did visit the pool but it was not for us until now. We will have more pool days from now on as the temperature is in the high 70's and and the low 80's which is more to my liking. Cheers
18 th Feb
We are leaving today for a 2 day trip to Surprise, AZ to visit friends from Medicine Hat. Harold and Cheryl Enslen have invited us for a visit and have offered us to stay with them as they have a beautiful 2 bedroom condo. The subdivision , where they live ,was built mainly for Senior who golf, play ball and any other craft that you can think of. The Condo complex where Harold and Cheryl live has its' own swimming pool and a great party area.
Harold and Cheryl hosted a potluck Bar-B-Q at the pool for us and invited 3 other couples who are also our friends from Med Hat. We haven't seen any of these folks since Oct so it was a good time to catch up on the latest "gossip " and or some real news. Cheers
We are going to Surprise, AZ tomorrow morning to visit friends so Carroll packed a few clothes for the trip. Then we finally made it to the swimming pool for the very first time this year. Actually , Jan and the first week of Feb were just to dam cool ( not cold ) but cool to laze around the pool. The pool is heated so some brave folks did visit the pool but it was not for us until now. We will have more pool days from now on as the temperature is in the high 70's and and the low 80's which is more to my liking. Cheers
18 th Feb
We are leaving today for a 2 day trip to Surprise, AZ to visit friends from Medicine Hat. Harold and Cheryl Enslen have invited us for a visit and have offered us to stay with them as they have a beautiful 2 bedroom condo. The subdivision , where they live ,was built mainly for Senior who golf, play ball and any other craft that you can think of. The Condo complex where Harold and Cheryl live has its' own swimming pool and a great party area.
Harold and Cheryl hosted a potluck Bar-B-Q at the pool for us and invited 3 other couples who are also our friends from Med Hat. We haven't seen any of these folks since Oct so it was a good time to catch up on the latest "gossip " and or some real news. Cheers
Saturday, 20 February 2016
Not much Happening from the 14 th ,15 th and 16 th,
Sunday
We have been in this RV Park for over a month so I thinks are getting pretty much into a routine. On Sunday we went to the Flea Market to return the 4 by 6 carpet ( actually 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 ) which was too small and to replace it with a 5 by 7 , that we bought last week . The price of the larger one was the same price so obviously the larger one was of lesser quality.
On Sunday evenings we went to the Show to see the movie " Brooklyn " . If you haven't seen it , it is worth seeing. . It is about a young girl who left Ireland and immigrated to Brooklyn because of the lack of work and hopefully a better life in the USA.
Monday
I don't have a dam clue what I did beside visit a friend so he offered me a beer and I took it.
Tuesday
As mentioned earlier I play ball on Tuesday and Thursday morning which means I have to leave home at 8 AM so I'm at the ball park by 8:30 . The games last until close to 11 AM as most Senior do not run off and on the field between innings. In fact "Ambling " would better describe the guys I play with. I do run on and off the field but it is a lost cause as the inning doesn't stay until the last guy is ready.
After the game one of the players said he brought a 24 of ice cold beer and needed some help to drink it. Now, that's like throwing a raw steak to hunger wolf. After a couple of beer the story line is about how good we were when we were younger. But who cares ; the beer was free.
In the afternoon we held down the "chaise Lounge " chairs, otherwise known as snoozing. About 4 PM we heard what sounded like a large party in the street over from us. Then we remember it was the Marai Grai parade and went roight past our site so we did not even move from our chair. The parade consisted of about 10 or 12 floats ( from the Park ) all beautifully decorated, followed by men and women walking in the rear , all dress like the real Mari Grai , less the bare " boobs " on the ladies; which in hindsight was probably the best move by the parade organizer. You don't want to ruin a good parade!!!!! Cheers
We have been in this RV Park for over a month so I thinks are getting pretty much into a routine. On Sunday we went to the Flea Market to return the 4 by 6 carpet ( actually 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 ) which was too small and to replace it with a 5 by 7 , that we bought last week . The price of the larger one was the same price so obviously the larger one was of lesser quality.
On Sunday evenings we went to the Show to see the movie " Brooklyn " . If you haven't seen it , it is worth seeing. . It is about a young girl who left Ireland and immigrated to Brooklyn because of the lack of work and hopefully a better life in the USA.
Monday
I don't have a dam clue what I did beside visit a friend so he offered me a beer and I took it.
Tuesday
As mentioned earlier I play ball on Tuesday and Thursday morning which means I have to leave home at 8 AM so I'm at the ball park by 8:30 . The games last until close to 11 AM as most Senior do not run off and on the field between innings. In fact "Ambling " would better describe the guys I play with. I do run on and off the field but it is a lost cause as the inning doesn't stay until the last guy is ready.
After the game one of the players said he brought a 24 of ice cold beer and needed some help to drink it. Now, that's like throwing a raw steak to hunger wolf. After a couple of beer the story line is about how good we were when we were younger. But who cares ; the beer was free.
In the afternoon we held down the "chaise Lounge " chairs, otherwise known as snoozing. About 4 PM we heard what sounded like a large party in the street over from us. Then we remember it was the Marai Grai parade and went roight past our site so we did not even move from our chair. The parade consisted of about 10 or 12 floats ( from the Park ) all beautifully decorated, followed by men and women walking in the rear , all dress like the real Mari Grai , less the bare " boobs " on the ladies; which in hindsight was probably the best move by the parade organizer. You don't want to ruin a good parade!!!!! Cheers
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