Checking Out Bouse, Shopping In Parker and Campfire With Friends.

Our Location today is La Posa South L.T.V.A., Quartzsite, Arizona, U.S.A.

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Having thought of what we needed to do today we made plans before going to bed last night. Even though Kathy was comfy in bed she spent the first Two Hours awake before finally drifting off to sleep. It was after she was asleep that the little Nymph “Not Me” came around and pulled the Bedcovers onto the Floor on Kathy’s side of the Bed. After some persistent light pulling we both managed to stay covered for the rest of the night. 

Going through my usual routine after getting up at 7:30 MST the first thing I checked on the Computer was The Weather Network to find our temperature at 36 F (2 C) but feeling like freezing. Having left the Blue Flame Heater on Number 2 setting last night there was surprisingly little condensation on the inside of the windows and wearing a Housecoat was enough to stay comfortable. After we had breakfast we took just enough time to finish our single cup of Coffee/Tea before getting ready to head out the door before 10:00. 

Because the Stores in Quartzsite don’t carry certain things our goal was to get groceries in Parker today. Heading up Arizona 95 we discussed the Rally that we’ll be attending next week out on Plomosa Road we thought that we would check if anyone had arrived early. 

We looked for the Mile Marker where we would be but when the markers jumped from 2 all the way to 6 with nothing between. Since those signs are so close to the trail that is used by ATVs and Side by Sides we figure they got broken off so we turned around and backtracked. Most would think that would be easy just by using the Odometer in the Truck. I pulled off to the side so I could do a quick calculation because we had to convert Three Miles times 1.6. Our Truck registers in Kilometers so we had to go 4.8 Kilometers to find our location. We drove around the BLM and were surprise how level it was without a lot of course rock. Since nobody else was there we’ll check back on the weekend. 

Having heard Wayne talk about going to Bouse to get groceries instead of Parker I mentioned that to Kathy since it was just up Plomosa Road we took a drive. There was a lot of hills with beautiful scenery where the odd RV spotted the landscape. When we finally arrived in Bouse we found it to be a small community with a Community Center, Library, Health Center, a Family Dollar and a Roadrunner Grocery Store. Since Roadrunner in Quartzsite didn’t carry what we needed we headed up Hwy 72 in the direction of Parker. 

Great way to go grocery shopping.

It was 11:45 when we arrived in Parker and since the experts always say to never shop on an empty stomach I suggested we stop at Pizza Hut for lunch. There were only four people inside when we arrived and were surprised to see they had a Lunch Buffet. We started with the Salad Bar which we find helps cut back on what else we’ll eat. Suddenly the place just filled up and the pizzas just disappeared. Each time a fresh pizza was brought out everyone just swarmed the buffet and it was gone. We managed to have enough to feel satisfied before leaving. 

As we were leaving the parking lot we noticed a RV and Marine Accessory Supplier on the next street. We checked out what they had more for knowing what they carry but we did walk out with a Pin Lube Plate for our Trailer. 

We went to Safeway Grocery Store and managed to get most of our groceries. As we were about to check out they announced that this was Senior Appreciation Wednesday so we saved an additional 10% on top of Sale Prices. 

Nearly Two Dozen RVs parked at Walmart today.

Still needing a few things on our list, we drove across Riverside Drive to Walmart where Kathy went to the Cosmetics while I went to get our Cereal and Hot Apple Cider drink mix. After I joined Kathy we did some walking and found some Tank Solution for the Trailer. We also stopped in the Entertainment Section where they had piles of Movies on DVD that we had not seen. 

It was nearly 4:00 by the time we got back to La Posa South LTVA and our Home. After bringing in all our purchases I went outside to warm up or Weber Q while Kathy readied a Pork Roast she wanted me to grill for future meals. Putting it on the Grill Mat I lowered the heat to Low and left it to Slowly cook. After an Hour I turned it over for another Thirty Minutes when I checked it with the Thermometer to make certain it was fully cooked. 

Kathy made us a wonderful Lobster Salad for supper. It was lite, tasty and more then we needed after our lunch. 

The "Overnighter".blocking our view to Wayne and Sue's RV.

While she cleaned the Dishes, I cleaned up the Weber and started getting the Firepit ready. That’s when the “Overnighter” drove up to settle in for the night. Because of where the “Overnighter” parks I walked over to invite Wayne and Sue over for our Campfire because they wouldn’t have seen it from their RV. 

Shortly after 6:30 they came over and we talked about all kinds of things. It is like we have know these people all our lives. We marvelled how bright the Moon was and then we realized how dark it was all around. We couldn’t see anyone else outside. That’s when we saw it was nearly 10:00 and we realized just how cold we were feeling. We’ll see them again before we leave. 

Kathy and Sue sharing a blanket on their legs while Wayne comments.

Tomorrow is Thursday and we have lots to get done before this weekend. Thanks for following along, feel free to leave a comment. Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

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