November 9-13, 2009 – Our Week in North Ranch

To get you caught up…

On Monday, 9th, we went to Sun City for Andy’s appointment with his doctor.  He is now scheduled for 2 tests (check-ups) on 11/23/09 and 12/2/09 so we will be here until then.  We did a little shopping in Sun City before coming back.  This Escapees Park is offering a buy 15, get 5 free so we were able to get that package for camping.

On Tuesday, 10th, I went to beading class – it was good to see some of the ladies from the spring and I learned a new stitch.  I am looking forward to the next few weeks here and learning more – :-))).  They also have an amateur radio group and Andy was able to get to a meeting tonight.  Too bad they only have meetings once a month.

On Wednesday, 11th, we packed a bag and went to Las Vegas.  In an earlier post I explained that we had our Elliot cremated and we had to pick him up in Las Vegas.   The day was beautiful so was the drive.  We stopped at a picnic area overlooking Hoover Dam and had lunch:

From there we went to the crematorium.  They also gave us a nice keepsake picture with a poem, pieces of Elliot’s hair, and his paw print.  It was extremely emotional time for both of us.

We spent the night at the Four Queens in Old Las Vegas and saw 2 of the light shows on Fremont Street.

 

One of the light shows was dedicated to all those who served (another emotional time for us):

This is where we stayed:

The view from our room:

On Thursday, 12th, we got up early and headed back – with a stop at Hoover Dam:

Lake Mead:

The view above the dam:

Notice the low water level.  Very scary!

The route across the dam:

  

The dam:

Notice the tilt of the electrical poles coming from the powerhouse – fascinating!:

 

The view down stream – the powerhouse is on the bottom of the photo – notice the cars/trucks – this place is HUGH!

Another view – the structure on the top is the new bridge/highway they are building so the main route will no longer go across the dam.

One day we will be back and explore this area and take the tour of the dam.

We arrived home late afternoon and took it easy.  We needed it!

Today, Friday the 13th, we took the RV to the repair shop.  We have been having some problems so next week once the parts are in, it will be fixed.  And another beading class – Yippee!!

So that has been our week – ups and downs..

One last note (although late):

Please take a moment to keep all our troops in your prayers.  And a big THANK YOU to all our troops and veterans for keeping us free.