We did the normal things: laundry, cleaning, organizing, shopping, getting caught up with paperwork and some phone calls. Andy washed the motorhome and the car and the car had an oil change too. Most of all we had the chance to relax.
We went to the VFW on Tuesday for Taco night – their Taco salad was wonderful! We stopped at the Elks Lodge for a drink on Wednesday and went to the Moose Lodge on Friday for their Veterans Day Dinner. Everyone has been so friendly. Years ago we thought about living here and the friendliness and helpfulness of all the people we met was probably the reason why. I think the only reason we decided not to live here was the cold in December and January.
We are having problems with our plumbing valves and possible the water pump. On Wednesday, the RV Doctor was here and diagnosed the first problem as the valve. (Andy figured it was that too but we were not totally sure.) We did find out that the type we have failed quite often. On Thursday the RV Doctor called to tell us that he could not get us a part. Our option was to try to find one in a “bigger” city. So Andy called the manufacturer who is sending us the upgraded replacement for that valve. YEA!
On a side note: our neighbor across the street had the same problem and on Friday, Andy was able to help him put in the replacement.
So we will be staying here at least another week. We have to leave this park, Preferred RV, because they are booked for the next week. We will move to the Moose Lodge tomorrow – they have electric, water, and a dump station. We are going to try to get into the Escapee CO-OP on Monday if they have room. If not, we will stay at the Moose. Our part should be here on Wednesday and hopefully that will fix the problem… (Praying!)
Our tentative plans after we leave here is to spend a few nights in Quartzsite and then head to Yuma. Andy and I both need some dental work so we will be seeing our wonderful dentist in Los Algodones, Mexico. We will be staying at Yuma Lakes – one of our membership parks and KOFA Ko-op Retreat where we have a lot. So if you are around the Yuma area, let us know. We expect to be there thru mid January depending on the dental work.
So that is our status right now – subject to change at any minute – LOL!
We did end this week on a good note. There was a Balloon Festival here in Pahrump this weekend (Thank you Judy.) So this morning, Andy and I were up early and headed to Petrack Park, about 1 mile away, and watched liftoff (and some touchdowns too.)
It was an absolutely beautiful morning – blue skies, a very slight breeze and a little chilly.
Filling the balloons:
And he is up:
Check out that moon:
Notice the propane firing:
Some are now standing and getting ready:
Another one off the ground:
Notice the propane firing:
Getting ready to stand:
Almost there:
And he is up and the next one is starting to stand:
Love that smiley face:
Up, up and away:
This was the party balloon – it held 16 people:
This gentleman was sitting in a sling – no basket:
Going up:
Look at that smile:
Check out that moon:
The green balloon was tethered and they were giving rides:
Notice the guy in the sling on the right – Cool!:
A drone taking pictures:
What a wonderful treat!
Andy and I worked the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in 2010 and 2011. Standing in the field in the middle of 500 balloons filling and lifting and soaring is one of the highlights of my life. This was not Albuquerque but it still brought a big smile to our faces.
So not sure what we will be up to over the next week here but stay tuned and enjoy today!
Thank you to our veterans and for keeping us free!
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