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On January 23, we said our “see you laters” and headed back to our lot in Yuma. Shelly and Bill were at the park and we were able to spend some time with them over the next few days before they journeyed south to Mexico.
We did have a busy week here.
On Tuesday, 26th, we did the Yuma Proving Grounds at Ease Tour. We had wanted to do the “Behind the Big Guns” Tour but it was booked for the season. So this tour was added and we were able to get 2 seats. The difference between this tour and the Behind the Big Guns Tour is that we stay on the bus for most of the tour. So we were not able to see the test sites but that was okay…
So what is the Yuma Proving Grounds?
It is a United States Army facility and one of the largest military installations in the world. The proving ground conducts tests on nearly every weapon system in the ground combat arsenal. Munitions and artillery systems are tested here in an area almost completely removed from urban encroachment and noise concerns.
The key word here is testing. As our tour guide told us, what they do here is have the soldiers play with the equipment. Anything can look good on paper but in the field, does it work, does it need improvement or changes? It is better to find out here than in the deserts of Afghanistan or whenever it is needed.
There is some great info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuma_Proving_Ground
We spent some time at the museum/visitor center then had lunch at the restaurant on base. Both the restaurant and museum are open to the public (ID’s needed to get on base) and we hope to go back and spend some time at the museum.
A great day!
On Thursday, 28th, we (Andy, me, Bill, and Shelly) went to the Yuma Historic Theater to hear/see “The Piano Man” – a great tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. I had read about it in the paper in early January and made reservations. Shelly and Bill were able to get seats near us – it was a wonderful tribute.
I also found out that the theater has about 2 or more shows a month so we hope to get to a few of them. (I think I may need to go to the Yuma Visitor Center and find out what is in town if we intend to spend our winters here.)
Not the best picture but this is the show:
We also got our movie fix in – on Wednesday, 27th, we saw “The Revenant” (pretty gruesome) and on Monday, 1st, we saw “Star Wars” (loved it!). In December, Andy and I got Harkins T-Shirts and Cups which entitles us to a free medium popcorn and a medium soda for $1.50 – not bad.
I also went to beading at Della’s – always good to see the ladies. And Shelly and I were able to get away two separate days for shopping and hanging out. Wonderful.
We said our “see you laters” to Bill and Shelly and hopefully we will see them when they are back in the states in the spring.
On Sunday, 31st, we had a horrible wind and dust storm. If you look between these RV’s, you can see how foggy looking it is – that is dust. Yuck! We put on the air cleaner and air conditioner but I could still taste the dust….
We were supposed to go to Casa Grande on Monday, 1st, but decided to stay another day because of the wind. We are glad we did.
On Tuesday, 2nd, we woke to beautiful blue skies and no wind so away we went.
The desert is really green!:
We arrived a little after lunch and set up.
We are here mainly for Andy’s VA appointments. As of now (2/14), we will be here thru the 24th, subject to change.
And we have been busy here too.
On the 3rd, I met up with Sue (who is in Benson) in Tucson and we spent the day at the To Bead True Blue - part of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Over the years, I have heard about the show but always wanted to go so… after talking with Sue we decided to meet and explore. To Bead True Blue was at the Doubletree Reid Park and had over 800 vendors. Overwhelming! And we had a ball! We were able to see some of the new items that are available and so many beads, so many shapes, so many colors – OH MY!!! (I was good – 
) We met Geri and Judee for lunch. Then Sue and I ended the day at “The Little Bead Show” where we met up with Cathie and Melanie.
In front is Cathy and Geri, in back is me, Judee, and Sue:
In the middle is Melanie who has a booth at the show:
What a great time. Sue and I did learn that next year we need to come with a list of what we need because it is overwhelming and if we can, stay a few days – .
On Thursday, 4th, we had dinner with Larry and Cheryl; Friday, 5th, Jan and Ken had us over for dinner; Saturday, 6th, we had dinner with Katy and Gary. I just love the smaller get together!
We also went to the local Escapee luncheon on Tuesday, 9th and I spent the day with my cousin Kris in Tempe on Wednesday, 10th.
Then everything stopped. Andy came down with a bad cold and I followed right behind. So as I write this we are on the upswing. In other words, not as sick but energy levels are low. So hopefully we will continue to get stronger.
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Stats for the last two travel days:
01-23-16 Quartzsite to Yuma
Miles Traveled: 99 Miles
Routes Traveled:
Arizona: Plomosa Road; SR-95; Araby Acres Road US-195; E. County 14th Street; S. Avenue 4E; East County 17th Street
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02-02-16 Yuma to Casa Grande
Miles Traveled: 171 Miles
Routes Traveled:
Arizona: East County 17th Street;S. Avenue 4E; E. County 14th Street; US-195; I-8; South Montgomery Road
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Hopefully I will not be so lax – I know, you have probably heard that before… But I am trying –
Happy Valentines Day
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