Our Location today is at the La Posa South, LTVA, Quartzsite,
Arizona.
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After
another wonderful night’s sleep I was getting out of bed by 6:30
this morning. After getting things ready for breakfast and opening
the Window Shades it was time to start my reading on my
Computer. It was nearly 8:00 when Kathy joined me downstairs
and looking outside at the clear blue sky we knew that it was going
to be a beautiful day.
When
Kathy sat at her Computer to read and enjoy her Tea I
started my morning chores before coming back for my Coffee. I
also brought a Tool Case with me that we have specifically to
work on Kathy’s Feet. Back in
McGregor Mary from Healthy Heals
comes to our Home to do this for
Kathy and it is paid for by our Health Care Provider. When on
the road I tend to Kathy’s Feet having been instructed by
Mary what to do and not do as well as the reasons why. We could
little afford to pay for that same service here in the US
because of the High Healthcare Costs. Due to
Other Risks it is also Safer for me to do it
knowing the only person these Tools are used on is Kathy.
Today
was the first time that I had the chance to try out my new Child
Sized Folding Chair. Our Dining Chairs are too tall and
due to back injuries I need some support on my lower back. It worked
perfectly and after adding a Foot and Leg Massage Kathy
was once again a Happy Camper.
Using
the Beef Roast that we grilled yesterday I cut Thin Slices
so that Kathy could make us Sandwiches for lunch. Even though
it was cold from the Fridge it tasted wonderful and there is
still more for another meal. We also had Bartlett Pears and a
few Cookies for dessert to fill us up.
I
was going outside to do a few quick chores while Kathy had a list of
things she wanted to accomplish. Using the Photos of the Snake
that passed by the Firepit last night and comparing it to the
many on the Web we finally have a name for it. Even though it
was at least Four Feet Long it is called a Midget Faded
Rattlesnake found mostly here in the Southwest and because
it did not feel threatened by our movements it just kept going. Another
thing to realize is Younger Snakes are not as aggressive as
Older Snakes are and the
reason it moved so slowly was it was already feeling the Cold
Night Air setting in.
When
our Front Cap was replaced Two Years ago One of
the Clearance Lamps that was installed kept loosing its Lens.
After replacing them Twice and still loosing another Lens
the only other option was to replace the entire Lamp. Since
our Step Ladder is too short to safely do the job I had to lay
belly down on the front slope of the Roof to accomplish the
task. Other then having to retrieve a Screw that I dropped
things went quickly and I made certain that it was well sealed.
Since
we’ll be hitting the road in another week and the Sun is at
a Higher Angle in the sky I also lay the Solar
Panels down, secured them for travelling and cleaned the slight
bit of Dust that was on them off.
Back
at Wildwood Golf and RV Park in
McGregor, Ontario
they have a number of Rules that we are obliged to follow in
order to stay there. The One of interest states that
“We will not have anything more then Six Feet above the Roof
of our RV. Standing on the rear corner of the Trailer the
top of the Wind Generator Feathers (Blades) came to my
Eye Level and since I’m Six Foot One Inch that means
that it is under Six Feet.
Since
I hadn’t been drinking any water I took a break inside to cool
down. Kathy had been doing more research for our trip back home as
well as completing our Merry
Thanksmas Banner that she started Two Years ago
but due to Life getting in the way had misplaced it. Now she
can relax.
Back
outside I was checking out where I’ll install our Backup Camera
on the Trailer when I noticed that the Front Tire on
our Tandem Bicycle had split. Something else to go on the
Repair List.
I
heard Wayne asking me something from the Shaded
Side of his Trailer so I went over for a quick chat
but when Sue came out to join us I realized it was after 3:00. Saying
I’d be back I headed Home and
told Kathy they were sitting outside to cool down. I grabbed our
Chairs and we had another interesting visit with them in the
Shade. They are still packing and plan to be leaving next
Wednesday. We were so involved in our conversation that we weren’t
seeing what was happening all around us until the Wind really
started picking up. The sky was full of Clouds and it looked
like we were going to get a storm. We also noted it was past 5:00 so
we all headed Home for supper.
We
had a store bought Lasagna for supper. It was
quick and easy but we’ve had better but this Microwave works
differently the others we’ve had.
After
the Dishes were cleaned we realized we had not been taking any
Pictures today so I ran outside and started getting some
Sunset Pictures. The Temperature that was by then in the
Mid Seventies felt much cooler because of the Wind.
When
Kathy came out to see the beautiful Sunset for herself our
neighbour Ken came over to tease her if she was looking for her late
night Visitor again. She admitted that it was probably the
largest Snake that she had seen in the Wild. Ken will
be leaving Monday morning and if he can plans to come back to this
spot next Fall if it’s available.
Since
the Microwave
used a lot of Battery
Power
we are happy to say that our Wind
Generator
is at this moment busy recharging our Batteries.
Thank
you 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
There's
a belch on your answering machine greeting.
Beautiful sunset pictures. Surprisingly, I haven't seen any rattlesnakes around here at all, this year or any other year. I think that's a good thing!!
ReplyDeleteNow, that is really good to have the batteries charging without the sun shining.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunset pics!! Love a nice desert sunset for sure! Glad you are so happy with the wind generator :) Makes all that work worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteYou are always working on one project or another. I thought of you yesterday as we finally bypassed you up along route 72. Next year for certain.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear the wind generator is working well for you. Snake!! Time to get out of Dodge and head for colder climes my friend! Apparently there are lots of snakes around Central Texas but thankfully we haven't spotted one yet......although I'm sure they've spotted me!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what route you take to return to Ontario but if you come across country on I-20 to Birmingham, Al and take I-65 north 50 miles come stay on one of our RV sites to a visit. We are an easy 7.8 miles west of I-65. 50 amp full hook up. We love visitors! That's why we put the sites in.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Rick, health care is very expensive in the USA. It a good thing Kathy has you to do her foot treatments.
ReplyDeleteI admire Kathy for wanting to identify that horrible snake, I had to close my eyes so as not to see it again. I have a morbid fear of them :(
Busy day today. Sunset was gorgeous.
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