Last Week

Last week sure went fast!! The sun was shining most of the time and it has finally warmed up and gone in the 80s. There were a couple days of very cool mornings and evenings, but when sitting in the sun, it was quite warm.

Last weekend, March 1 & 2, we didn't do much except enjoy the warm sun. Ken did do some cleaning on the coach before it got too warm, but he also found time to relax and get some sun.

Monday afternoon, we had a visit from Connie & Charlie who have been staying in Apache Junction for last couple months. The big surprise was they brought along some friends from Salem (Gary & Sharon) who were in town visiting for a couple weeks. They had some free time and decided to "finally" come to AZ and see what we all have been raving about for years. Connie was showing them QV because this is where she used to live when we first started coming here. It was fun vising with all of them, but they had dinner plans and had to leave before it got dark. I didn't get any pictures because their appearance was such a surprise, I forgot all about taking pictures.

Tuesday we didn't do much, but did go out to dinner on Wednesday with some friends from the park. Thursday the 6th was Ken's birthday, but we had to wait and celebrate later in the week. Ken is president of the rock hound club and they were putting on a chili dinner, raffle, and stage play Thursday evening. It was a busy day and evening, but all had fun and lots of money was raised for the club.

Friday, we drove into Glendale (long way from here) and attended the Sportsman's Expo that was being held at the University of Phoenix's new stadium (where the Super Bowl was held this year). After spending a few hours there, we went a few blocks away to Cabelas...Neat store, even managed to spend some money there. After that, we went to another huge store called "Total Wines" and bought some "spirits" for us and for some friends.

That Friday was becomeing a long day spent away from home, but it wasn't yet over. We still had to be back in Apache Junction at 7 pm for dinner to wish Charlie and Ken a happy birthday. We got there just a bit after 7 and were surprised to see Gary and Sharon were still in town...they decided to spend a few more days here enjoying the weather and do more hiking. Along with them there were several others there to help celebrate. It was a lot of fun visting with everyone, plus, the food was good (there was even cake to go around). Again, no camera because I wasn't expecting the need for it. I guess I will have to have it with me from now on. Oh well, I will make up for it later.

This last weekend, the temps were in the mid 80s, and all we did was sit out in the sun.....very nice, and we are finally getting a tan!!!

Today, after running our tax papers to the Post Office (for our CPA), Ken was back in the rock shop and I was cleaning up around the coach. We did take a little time out to enjoy an ice cream social at the rec hall. So nice on a warm day!! AND, it is only going to get warmer (yea!)