Yuma update (David's Surgery)

Kathy's son David Had foot surgery the 17th The Doctor was very pleased with the out come and David seems to be doing good so far. We spent the 17th & 18th at the hospital and he is staying at friends for a while as the steps on the RV would be too much for him and the doctor doesn't want him to put pressure on it. He goes back to the doctor's the 23rd and will probably go home he thinks, will wait and see? We will be here till at least the 9th April after that will depend on how he's doing and if he wants our help or not. The weather has been great and Kathy and I are doing OK so until later safe travels.

Another update from Yuma

Hi all about time I update this blog. Kathy and I will spend another month here in Yuma maybe more. Kathy's son will have foot operated on the 17th march and we will be here to help him out if he lets us. He will be off work for 8 weeks. We didn't plan to head north till May so no big deal. Howie and Norah stopped in Yuma for a night and we met them for dinner and they made a drug run to Mexico the next morning before heading out to Calf.Bob and Mollie are here and we plan to visit with them soon before they take off and Marty is working his way thur here sometime this month for those who don't know the names of those I spoke of they are our RVing friends from the escapees class of 2007 That's what is so neat about this life style you meet so many great folks and sure enough some where in your travels you will run into them again and again. Its a tough life but someone has to do it. Until later, safe travels.

Happy Birthday to me !!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,a big thanks go out to everyone who sent me cards, e mail's phone calls facebook comments, and a big kiss goes out to my loving wife who also took me out to Red Lobster for dinner and made this a very special day.I really feel blessed to be able to live this RV lifestyle and see this great country that we live in and still have good health even tho it seems to take a little longer to get my chores done and maybe I move a little slower these days but I enjoy everyday and I'm very thankful For My family and friends. Thanks again and safe travels to all.

Update from Yuma

Hi all you few fans of my blog. Haven't posted for a while so thought I would write a few lines. Kathy and I haven't been very busy just go out shopping and maybe a movie or two and lunch. Went to Mexico for new glasses a few weeks back and we visited the Imperial wildlife refuge last week and made a day of it. Kathy found a new bird on the parade field at Yuma Army Proving Ground a long billed Curlew part of the sandpiper family last week. Friday we went up to Quartzsite AZ where I-10 & US-95 intersect to visit RV friends Howie & Norah Steve & Sandy ,Gracie & Paul & Mike & Sandy who are dry camping for a while up there in that crazy place. You can't explain "Q" it is something you have to experience for yourself just picture thousands of RVs parked out in the desert with hundreds of vendor's that deals with RV stuff and at night there are camp fires as far as you can see kinda like Custer's scouts looking over Little Big Horn valley at night. The weather really sucks here 70s daytime 40s at night. Hard to take isn't it. We have no plans to leave till March if you are in this area look us up. Until later gang safe travels.

" The Tucson Shooting "

Some folks have been calling us about the tragedy in Tucson to check if any family or friends we knew were in harms way. No one we knew were involved. Our Son in Law knows Gifford's Dad & family very well as a matter of fact he worked for him for some years, anyway it a very sad time for Tucson, Arizona and America. Please keep all them on your prayer list.We are doing well here in Yuma and the weather is great.We will make a day trip to Quartzsite later this month to visit friends that will be there. and take it all in again for those that have never been, it a site to see you would think every RV in the country was parked there along with all the vendors. Thanks for your concerns and safe travels.

Welcome 2011

Kathy and I stayed up to watch the ball drop and welcome in 2011. We reflected back on our travels of 2010. We visited with so many friends and family on our east coast travels that my poor little fingers would be worn to a nub if I tried to recount them all in this post. So i reviewed the posts on this blog of our travels this past year and have recounted so many great memories. This year our plans are to revisit the Pacific northwest. We loved the Oregon & Washington coast and are looking forward to seeing it again and visit two sons that live in Seattle.When we first started this lifestyle we made plans as to where we would park and how long we would stay in one place made reservations and commitments to visit folks and it stressed us out because you find places that you need more time to explore and other places that only required a few days but you made plans to stay longer and are committed to being there. So now we just give a ball park idea as to when we will arrive and depart and the weather is also part of the scenario. Our only have to date this year is NASCAR race at Phoenix in early Nov. So if anyone is in our travel plans we will see you sometime we hope. Safe travels

Christmas

Hi all Kathy and I traveled to Tucson for two days and oldest son went with us He stayed at his sisters and we went to DMAFB stayed in Air Force inn on base as our daughters house was full and we like a place to get away from all the family fun for a peaceful nights rest and our own bathroom..We had another great Christmas with the family. Arrived back in Yuma this afternoon and it is good to be able to sleep in our own bed. We are so spoiled! We have so much to be thankful for that God lets us live this great lifestyle that we have chosen. Wishing each and all a Merry Christmas. May God bless you and safe travels.