Last week it was a wheel bearing, then found out the harness wiring had rubbed down to the copper wires. All taken care of, now. Engine was tuned and lubed before we got here, the paint re-done last Christmas and interior beautified in February.
One of our first stops will be Las Vegas, again. It's got a Costco, Camping World, Bass Pro Shop and a Joann's so we can stock up on goodies ! Funny, we thought it wouldn't be a big deal to make a Costco run while we are here but it's a LONG drive to Vegas and back, about 300 miles round trip. Next time we'll stock up on the necessities.
On one of Mary Ann's FB posts she said there is a different kind of beauty here. We thought we'd miss the trees, as she said but the desert is gorgeous. I love learning about the various cacti and to see and smell such fragrant blooms ... we hear coyotes yipping almost every night and road runners and jack rabbits run under our coach every day. So far no snakes !
It's hard to describe it all...but believe me it is a wonderous place. Two things I can't get used to...1) remembering it is winter, when the temps are so warm and 2) the amount of dust that my vacuum picks up everyday ! I think I've single handedly cleaned the entire desert or at least replaced it once or twice !
Lake Havasu City (LHC) is a mecca for retiree's. The resources have been thought out well and if anyone were to say there's nothing to do here it's their own fault. I have told you of all the classes, etc, but beyond that the lake provides all kinds of play as does the desert. Next year we plan to get a small boat for Norm to fish from and if I get my way I'd like to get a side x side desert vehicle. ( We'll have to load up on sunscreen or we'll be two little crispy critters !) The biggest problem with getting these toys though, is, not the cost but where do we store them? Hmmmmm! All in all our stay here has been alot of fun !
Norm just reminded me that next time we head this direction (south) we are going down the Coast. We haven't seen ocean beaches for way too long ! There are some very nice (we're told) Thousand Trail Parks along the California coastline that we need to experience so our arrival in LHC, next Fall, will be later.
You have heard, from Norm, on FB, that we're dying in the heat......the last couple of days have been in the low to mid 70's and just perfect for anything outside and for sleeping. I guess it will get hot again just after Easter so we'll plan to head north. After Vegas, we'll look for a campground near Bryce & Zion Natl. Parks. The kids were little last time we were there so it's probably changed just a tad. The elevation is higher so temps will be cooler. Gotta get re-acclimated for Montana ! (Our Winter). :) We'll go at this slowly ! It'll feel good getting back on the road....until we have to fill the fuel tank !! Gad's, that's going to be a shock !!!
Many of you are on Spring Break.....only how many more days til the end of school ? Enjoy your time off......we love ours !
Just a quick note.....remember to.take care of your health ! That's one of the main topics of conversation (as well as Hot-Rods) among retiree's. Many have such issues reguarding their health and are unable to do much at all....they really envy those that can and regret their lack of foresight. Sad...Sad ! Soooo much to do........but you need to be able to walk & breathe.....at the same time !!
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