Day three and four of our visit to Mesa

Tues night we packed Lady up and headed over to Nancy and Bobs place to sit and visit.. Lady loves it when she gets to go.. Bob and Nancy run a close second in spoiling her..
We decided that on Wed we would go to the Arizona museum of History.. It was pretty interesting and had everything from Pre historic to space info. After this we had to check out an AZ Mexican Restaurant. We went to a place called Los Gringos Locos. With that name we had to try it and I was not disappointed. It was very flavorful and wasn't bland.. I don't like it bland. I would go again that's for sure.
Thurs we had to get some errands done so we spent most the day doing that. We had to go to the sporting goods place then look for a telescope for Reid.. and finally our tri weekly trip to walmart. Once we got home I spent the evening doing laundry..
We already have plans for today too. We're meeting N&B here later to check out a new recommemded restaurant and then tomorrow is the Flea market.. I hear it's a big one.
Our week has flown by and we'll be packing up and leaving on Sun but there's still more fun to be had so stick with me.

Visit with Family

On Tues we were able to visit with Reid's aunt and uncle, Bill and Delores. They live about 50 miles from where we're staying so we all decided to met in the middle. A place called Casino Arizona was half way and they have a nice lounge where we could sit and visit. The buffet was really good to so we had a nice late lunch with them and then went to the lounge to visit. it was really great to see them. Delores made be a beautiful quilt last year and I finally got a chance to thank her in person. They are heading to TN later next week to visit with Reid's Mom. We hope to see them more often since we'll be coming through this area alot now that we have the house about 6 hrs away..

Tortilla Flats, AZ

On Monday Bob and Nancy met us here at the rv park. They wanted to see Lady before we headed out on our sight seeing trip. We took a senic road to Canyon Lake and a few miles past that to a little (and I mean little) town called Tortilla Flats. population 6. It had a couple of stores and a restaurant where we had lunch. Everyone wanted burgers but me so I ordered off the appetizers and had nachos.. but what I didn't realize was the order wasn't for one serving but a platter to share...it was huge... it was good but huge.. lucky for me Reid and Bob were there to help me eat some of it.. I would still be sitting there eating if they didn't help me.
We came back to the RV and sat around visiting for a while. It was cooler yesterday than the day before only reaching about 95. We had the awning out and a breeze blowing so it was really plesent.
We may be seeing Reid's uncle this afternoon. not yet sure of our plans.

Reid's blog

I posted my blog before reading Reid's post and it's "amazing" how we say the same things using different words isn't it.
I guess 30 years together will do that to you.
Here's to the next 30 years.

Apache Junction

We left Kingman early on Sunday cause Reid wanted to watch some of the golf tourney so I got up at 6ish to get myself ready to travel, which involved walking Lady and going back to sleep in my traveling seat as soon as we got on the road. We arrived here about noonish and got all set up and the tournement was really good with a 2 hole playoff..
It was 105 degrees here yesterday.. A little warm...even with two air conditioners going.
We met Bob and Nancy for supper at Famous Dave's. We've tried the one in NV and AZ and NV was better.
Yesterday was also our wedding anniversary. 30 years in case you were wondering.. amazing isn't it..........
Today B&N are going to show us around the area..

Trying to pace ourselves

We left Pahrump today and drove as far as Kingman, AZ before calling it a day. That's about 165 miles. We didn't want to over do it... It still took about 41/2 hrs to get to the RV park.. We left about 9:15 and needed fuel so we knew we'd be stopping before leaving town to get that.. I was going to be driving till we got over the mountain so I had to be awake and ready for the 30 mile drive.. I had some caffine before we left so I could stay awake LOL. Lady was tucked in the back seat with her blanket.. she didn't care where she was riding as long as she was going.. I had Steph hold her chain while I moved the car and she thought she was staying behind.. That didn't go over real well.. she wanted in the car bad and she wasn't happy till she got in it.
We knew that there was a truck stop in front of the rv park so we stop in there to top of the rig so we wouldn't have to do it in the morning and that took over 30 minutes and then we went inside for lunch at the Iron Skillet and that took over 45 mins so that's why this first day took so long and we only went 165 miles.
We'll be heading to Apache Junction tomorrow. I'm looking forward to this week cause I've never been to this area before.

Back in travel mode for a few weeks

We're leaving Pahrump in the morning and heading toward AZ. We've had a great time in NV and it's time to get moving. Steph will keep the home fires burning till we return in the spring but for now we've gotta get moving.
We drove into Vegas earlier in the week to get some med's for Reid and we decided to check out the M Resort. We've been told it was one of the best buffets in town and it really was good. It was a little pricey I thought but it offered beer and wine with lunch making it cost more.. which is a waste for us cause everyone that knows us knows I don't drink and Reid doesn't start till 5ish. The choices were plentiful with some things I'd never heard of. On a buffet I don't get serving size helping I get samples of a lot of things. Yes it's a place we'd go again.
Speaking of pricey.. Denny's opened this week and I thought it was more per item here than at other Denny's we've stopped at.. The food was good and service was pretty good considering it opened on Tues and we stopped by on Wed. I wished it opened earlier in the month so we would have had time to go for breakfast.. Steph would never have been able to go for breakfast since she doesn't wake up till about 3 each afternoon...but that's another story. LOL.
Check back and I'll let you know where we're at the next few weeks.

Leaving soon

Our scheduled four week visit to Pahrump is coming to a close. It's been four months. LOL
When we arrived in May we never dreamed that four months later we'd still be here but we are. The summer has still gone fast and just as it's starting to cool off it's time for us to leave.. We'll be back in the spring but for now I'm ready to be getting on the road. We're leaving next Sat heading to AZ. We'll be in the state for about 10 days before heading toward Texas.
The timing was perfect for Steph to need a place to regroup after the AF and we can feel comfortable knowing the place want sit idle for the next few months. Steph's in classes and looking for a job so far no luck on that front.
Danny had ACL surgery a couple of weeks ago and is doing well. We didn't get to see him this summer but I think he might be visiting us here next spring or early summer.
We don't have any plans to spend July and Aug here next yr as they are the two hottest months but we will be spending the spring here so if your spring travels have you heading this way let us know we might be around.
We'll be seeing friends Nancy and Bob in AZ as well as Reid's Uncle and Aunt and I'm looking forward to getting back to Leisure and seeing everyone there.

My birthday was wonderful

I had a great birthday..We headed into Vegas about 11:15 to go to Kohl's and then on to Famous Daves's.. We love their ribs and it's the 13 state we've had their ribs in over the last several years and I must say this was the best that we can remember.
Simply delicious.
On the way home we stopped and took the driving tour through Red Rock Canyon. It was beautiful. I drove back and it was fun. I find out that I handle the mountain curves better when I drive through there vs riding.. I get motion sickness some times when I'm the passenger..wonder why.
When I walked in the house from our trip Steph had decorated the den and Kitchen with balloons, streamers, and confetti, that was so sweet and unexpected.
Thanks for all the calls, emails and texts today everyone.

FYI

I do hope to have some pics ready for viewing some time this weekend. I told Reid no pictures till I tidy up so I must get to that this weekend. With three adults and two animals in the house something is always out of place.

September is here

September means a lot of things to me. It's football season. College football starts this weekend and Steph and I will be watching some of it.. Reid will not be. He'll be watching golf.
September means cooling down. We've had some wonderful cool nights this week after some really hot days..We've been sitting outside watching the sun set then when it gets dark looking at the stars.. it's beautiful. We have very little light polution here so the stars go on for miles.
September means celebrating my birhtday all month. Reid pointed out that I'd been celebrating it all yr since my car was an early birthday present.
This will also be a busy month for us as we start to pack up the RV for our winter traveling. I will have to get a few things put back in the rv that I've had to borrow from it.
We have several friends that will begin their winter travels.. I wish them all safety as they get on the road.
We've been busy with the house. We've made a couple of trips in to Vegas for wall pictures and things. I'm still looking for a few things and I'll know what I want when I see it..
I've read Reid's latest post and all I can say is he can't handle 2 25 yr olds.. nough said. LOL
One last thing Danny's having knee surgery tomorrow.. he tore his ACL and meniscus so they are repairing it in the morning. Praying for his speedy recovery and he's back on the court soon. He tore it playing basketball. I ask him if he wanted me to fly to TN to take care of him and he told me to "stay in NV". He always was the independent one.