Our Location today is Phoenix
International Speedway, Avondale, Arizona, U.S.A.
With the typical “Generators must be off by 10:00 pm” rule
we both managed to sleep like a couple of logs. Having gotten up early by the
alarm yesterday morning might have also helped in our ability to sleep that
soundly. We had gotten prepared for the worst and had also set up our Honda but thankfully didn’t have to
turn it on. Because we both use CPAP Machines
to sleep at night the first thing I did this morning was to check our Remote Battery Monitor. When I saw that
we already had a reading of 12.7 Volts
the next thing I did was to open the window shades to see the Sun was shining in all its splendor.
After having our breakfast we
didn’t waste too much time at getting out the door. Being a regular Blood Donor the last time I donated
blood was while we were in Casa Grande in
November where there was a clinic being held. While we were in Quartzsite
the closest donor clinic was back here in the Phoenix area.
Using our GPS to travel this maze of roads we were
soon travelling the backroads and highways of Avondale. It took us thirty-five
minutes after leaving the Speedway before we arrived. Kathy had planned
on sitting in the truck reading while I went in to make my donation. Walking in
the front door of the Southwest Blood Services building I was quite impressed at the large size
of the clinic and how filled it was with donors. When the receptionist told me
if I didn’t have an appointment they couldn’t take my blood today I was
shocked. The best they could do was schedule me in for the middle of next week.
Even though I did not make an appointment next winter I will be more mindful of
doing so. I also encourage anyone wanting to Donate Blood to do so as it will help to save someone’s life.
Heading back towards the Raceway we
made brief stops at Walmart and Hobby Lobby for things needed by Kathy to complete a project.
It was noon by that point and there was a Five Guys burger
outlet across the parking lot so we walked over for lunch. It didn’t take long
for Kathy to remember the Shelled
Peanuts there for the customer’s consumption. She also remembered how I ordered
my burger stacked with Jalapeno Peppers.
Turning the GPS back on we were soon nearly back at
the Speedway
when I spotted the price of Diesel
at $2.379 a gallon. That is the
cheapest price we’ve seen in a long while and with our tank needing to be
refilled the truck just seemed to park itself next to a pump.
Today’s forecasted
temperature in Phoenix
was supposed to be 72 F (22 C) but we were getting strong winds
out of the west. Arriving back Home it didn’t take long for us to change into
warmer clothes so we could attend the RV
Show. We looked around the Merchants Tents only
picking up some supplies we were running low on at reasonable prices. We also
looked around a number of RVs
thinking about if we were no longer Fulltiming
but we don’t see that happening for a long time.
By the time that we walked
back Home we
were nearly froze. Turning on our computers for the first time today I wasn’t
shocked to see the temperature was only 61
F (16 C) with winds gusting to 28 MPH. We were soon scrambling to
close the windows that we had opened not too long before.
Last night after posting our Blog it occurred to me that we didn’t
give our site location other than the Phoenix International Speedway. When I sat
down to get caught up on my Online reading
it really hit home that I should have, especially when I opened Bill and Jan RVing in the USA and found out that they were also parked here
at the Good Sam RV Rally. Jan however wasn’t as forgetful as we were and listed
their site as L#58.
While Kathy rested and
warmed up I took a short walk to see if Bill and Jan might be home. Arriving at L#58 I stood
by the road while there was a group enjoying Happy Hour. Jan saw me
and waved me over and asked if they could help me. My response was “That since we follow one another’s blogs,
It’s about time we meet.” There had been a number of things that had come
up in recent months causing us not to meet before today. After brief introductions
with everyone there I learned that there will soon be another Blogger in the group as they begin
their travels to Alaska this coming year. We plan on meeting again when
there is less wind or we’ll get together with them at the Escapade in Tucson. Would you believe I left
home without the camera so I had to borrow this picture from Bill and Jan’s blog of Jan and I. Feel free to visit their blog to see how their day went through any of the Links.
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Back Home Kathy was just
waking from a Snap because of
walking in the blowing wind really tired her out. We talked of my visit before,
during and after supper and she is looking forward to meeting them as well.
With cooler temperatures
but less wind forecasted for tomorrow who knows what we’ll be up to. By the way
we are parked at C#39. Thanks for following along and feel free to leave a comment. Be Safe
and Enjoy!
It’s about time.
Krackers
You Might Be a Redneck If
Any of your family traditions are felonies.
It is great that you give blood regularly. I do to and know how important it is to someone.
ReplyDeleteSeems like there are a steady stream of new bloggers, but unfortunately there are those who pass away. Great to meet new people you've known through blogging.