We all went to Hoosier’s for breakfast on Sunday morning; then Kimm did her gardening chores while Steve took the youngsters and the oldsters to check out the RV park in Casa Grande that Corky discovered via internet on Saturday morning. Turned out to be a fine place for us to spend the next two weeks—they were running a promotion—pay for one week’s stay, get one week free! Though it’s about 40 miles from Chandler, the site suits us because the lots are a bit larger, not so much congestion, and easily accessible to the highway. Palm Creek is about 12 years old, and beautifully maintained—lots of green grass and palm trees, picturesque golf course, swimming pools, too many scheduled activities to mention, nearby shopping areas with everything from Walmart to Dillards.
We moved in on Monday. We had hardly opened the slides when a couple of bicyclists who were from Bismarck, ND originally stopped by to chat; then our RV neighbor from Wisconsin brought his poodle Rusty over for an introduction; the folks across the street needed help with electricity so Corky lent them our electrical extension cord; and then we needed an extension for our water connection which came from another neighbor. Everyone is SOOOOO helpful.
The pet areas here are so cute—all fenced in runs with hydrants and other strategically placed doggie equipment. The boys are having a grand time. We are trying to teach them NOT TO BARK at every outdoor movement, but there are so many doggies walking by that it’s nearly impossible. They just want to make friends too!.
A trip to Walmart filled the cupboards and this morning (Tuesday) I’m doing laundry. The Park's advertised “WIFI available in laundry” is a bit of a stretch—I haven’t been able to connect, but I can write the blog offline and then upload it back in the coach with our Droid “WIFI hotspot” that we decided was a must while we are travelling. I think I mentioned it before, but I have to say it again, the smart phone was a smart investment for us. We used it to get repair assistance early in the trip, to locate RV campgrounds along the way, find directions, and now to keep us connected. It has already paid for itself in peace of mind!
Tonight we’re driving back to Chandler to attend Haley’s orchestra recital—she plays the viola! Steve may bring Jenna to us later in the week for a little visit.
The mornings and evenings have been chilly—we’ve had to use the coach’s heater from about 8:30 p.m. until about 9:30 a.m. every day. Afternoons are just wonderful—sunshine and in the low 70s. We have to change from winter to summer clothing and back again in a matter of hours. Crazy, but I’m lovin’ it!
Later. C&C
I feel that nap comment deserves an explanation. I used to work my four tens and by Friday afternoon, when my honey do's were done, I was allowed the simple pleasure of a little nap with the boys.
ReplyDeleteSo, if I can't get but one nap in three weeks time, I may have to consider going back to work.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm...
-cjr