December 31, 2021 Yuma Lakes RV Park, Yuma AZ

 Last day of 2021! We got up at 8 ish and had a nice breakfast.   I cleaned up the mess and got dressed.   The I got to sew some and finished my block.  At least 2 more to go.  Then we played Mexican train with the McCords.  What an ordeal. Then we went home for a break .  We BBQ'ed our steak at their place and had a nice dinner until Gary stirred the shit with the dogs and caused a fight with the dogs over a ball.  Finally came home for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 30, 2021 Yuma Lakes RV Park, Yuma AZ

 Well the tear is almost over.  One day to go.  What will the new year bring.  We got up early to have breakfast at the clubhouse.   Came home and took care of some business matters. Finally got thru to Social Security Office a miracle.   Then the McCords came over and went home several times.  They are funny energetic people.  It is going to be a very long two weeks.  I set up my sewing machine and got some sewing done.  We took a ride around the park.  Then home.  We BBQ'ed pork steaks. Dishes and it was time to retire to the bedroom for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

December 29, 2021, Yuma Lakes RV, Yuma AZ

 This morning grumpy gus and I got up at 7: 30 and got ready to head out.  We left about 10 am.  We drove about 180 miles.  We got here about 2 and got set up.  We are parked right near Gary and Marie.  Gary came over to visit.  I went to play Bingo with Marie.  For hours from 5 until almost 9 we played Bingo.  I actually Bingoed.   Home for some TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 28, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 This is our last night here.  I got up really late.  Steve was in a snit all day.  He was up at 5 and took a shower.  I went back to sleep.  He should be in a snit more often.   I am sure he went back to sleep.  We finished packing up. Steve took the Teryx over to storage.  We hung around till it was time to go Barros for Pizza .  Dave and Jan were here visiting so they went with Larry and Betty.  Steve was poop going and coming.  Got gas.  A quick visit with Susanne  to see here quilt.  Fed the dogs made coffee and it was time to escape gmto the bedroom.  Can't wait til this house closes and life can get back to normal.   The made a mistake on the contract so we are still trying to get the thing docu-signed.  

December 27, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ Casa

 The started off ok.  We started pulling things together for the loan.  We were getting very frustrated as it still the holidays and people were not back in the business mode yet.  It was a gray day all day.  I was planning on sewing with Betty but that got put on the back burner.  About 1 pm Steve and I  took a ride up to Chandler to look at SUV Subaru style.  No cars in the lot.  Steve's glasses broke on the nose piece.  We took them to Costco and was able to get them fixed.  Stevevus making me crazy since he doesn't want to carve and is bored i get no time to sew.  After Costco bizarro Steve appeared and he was an asshole the rest of the day. We had rotisserie chicken for dinner.  Dishes and finally I could Escape to the bedroom for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

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December 26, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Well Steve has turned into Larry Nance.  I was up and out the door at 9.  Got in the car unbeknownst to Suzanne.  Scared her to death when I said good morning.   We were off at 9 to 35th street for their annual clearance sale.  I didn't spend much but I out 9 something on the card.  Plus 40 Dollars cash.  Then in to Chili's for lunch.  Then home by 2:30.  When I walked in the door Steve must have checked the credit card he knew I  had lunch at Chilis.   Then he claimed his neck hurt but he was a grump all the rest of the afternoon.   I did some cutting.   I made tuna salad for dinner.  Steve was tired of pasta.   Dishes and thank god it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 25, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 It was another wonderful Christmas at the park.  We were up at a decent hour.  I made Steve Bisquits and gravy and bacon and eggs.  Steve helped with chores. I prepared the last minute things for the dinner at Betty's.   We did a Teryx ride.  We have checked out the cars at the park again.  We know every car in the park again. Better than going to the used car shop.  We went over to Betty's about 1 and had   a wonderful dinner.  I took everything  back then went back to Betty's  to play five crowns.   John and Larry played as well.  Then home  for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 24, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Well a somewhat different Christmas Eve.  We got up really late.  Had breakfast.  Fortunately our plan for donuts failed.  It was rainy.   We chilled here at the house till 1 when we went to Heebner's for what was supposed to be one game of cards but ended up 2.  Back to the dp and rig.  Made the dessert for tomorrow.   We had scampi for dinner. Dishes. Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 23, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Today was a very busy day.   We got up on the late side.  Steve got up first and started banging around.  Breakfast and chores. We took care of business at the bank then a little exploring in Casa Grande.   Finally we went car shopping.  Then back to the rig where I gathered up 6 loads of laundry.   That took several hours.  I was pretty much alone.  Came back and put it all away.   Then a Teryx ride and more checking out cars.  Dinner was next on the agenda.   Tacos.  Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 22, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got the word today that we are approved for the loan on the house. The dog kept us awake most of the night from about 4 o'clock onward.  At 9:30 Betty and Larry picked me up and we went to Michael's and the dollar store.   It was really warm out today.  We did our Teryx ride . At 2 ;30 we had toe nails done.  A quick dinner then we had girls night at Bingo.  Came home and got comfortable.   Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

December 21, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We had a good day today. Thanks to Sophie nobody got much sleep last night.  Also was getting nervous about the Prescott home.   Steve went to carving after breakfast and I jumped in the truck and drove to Shelly Brooks house for a hair cut.  Then over to Fry's to get some last minute things.  Came back to unload the groceries.   We ate lunch then over to Suzanne's for cards.  Karen Andrew inserted herself into the mix.  We played on the porch and we got a little chilly.   We went home about 3:15.  We left for Boston's an hour later.   After dinner and short gift exchange we had a wonderful dinner.   We took a tour of the park lights.  Home andvitcwas finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

December 20, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We are still waiting to hear whether they are going to pre approve us for the loan on the house.  We are getting anxious.   Anyway I got up about 8.  Made breakfast burritos and cleaned up the  mess.  I swept the floors and did all my chores.   I finally got some sewing done.   Steve is all hit to look at cars so we toured the park looking at cars.  The water pump arrived so Steve put that in. Dinner was spaghetti.   Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 19, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We were up early.  Breakfast and chores.  Then at 8:30 Betty and I went to Walmart.  We took are time and enjoyed the experience.   Betty dropped me off and Steve and I unloaded Betty's truck and put away the groceries.   We did lunch.  Just as Steve was taking off on the motorcycle Wally and Leslie dropped by for a short chat.  Then I went over to Betty's for awhile. She came over here for about an hour.  Then dinner and dishes.   Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 18, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Stevevler me sleep until 8:30.  We got up an did chores . We put up the last of the Christmas decorations.  We took the dogs for a short Teryx ride.  Just as we got back when our lunch date showed up.  The Heebner's.   Shirley starts her radiation treatments for her breasts on Monday.  We went to Mimi's but it was closed we ended up at Bostons.   We had a great lunch.  They dropped us at home.  We took the dogs to the dp.  Then took the Teryx over to the Heebner's and played two games of Five Crowns.   Then back to the house for a respite.   Around 6 we lit our fire pit and invited our next door neighbor  over to watch the lighted cart parade.   It was quite good this year.  We sat out til about 7 then decided it was too cold to continue.   Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 17, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Today was a fun day and Steve was pretty mellow.  He got up early and went to get donuts at Bosa donuts.   They were yummy.   Then we made a plan to deliver the quilts to the quilter and we did that. We came home and I went to sew with Betty for about 4 hours.  We did more chatting than sewing.  Steve talked to the man next door.   He went to the same high school that Steve graduated from.  Once I came home we took a Teryx ride.  Then we BBQ'ed steaks.  Dishes and then it was finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 16, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up late.  Steve first then he bangs around till I wake up.  Coffee and chores.  We took care of business chores.  Then I started ironing quilts.   I fixed Steve who went down to the carving group to BS. When he came back I fixed Steve lunch.  The back to the ironing board.  As soon as I went back to work but then Steve decided it was time to get everything down from upstairs in the loft and of course I had to help him.  Then we had to take the dogs to be weighed.  A new battery  for the Teryx.   Back home to finish ironing but then we had to get the Teryx out of storage.   I finally finished up.  Then I put out a few Christmas decorations to make it feel somewhat Christmasy.  Tho Christmasy seems to be over rated this year.  We ate leftovers and I did dishes then took the Teryx out to look at the lights in the park.   We came home before we ran out of gas.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

December 15, 2021 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 What a day.  We got up and prepared to leave.  There was a little dusting of snow on the ground.  We had breakfast and fed the dogs.  We jumped into the truck I took the dogs to the dog park while Steve dropped the propane tank off.  Then we went to the sales office and they showed us the only home in the South area.  I was not over whelmed but Steve like the way it was facing.  Plus he loved the shop.  It is very nice and doesn't need any work on it.  Hopefully the truck will fit in the driveway.   Then we made an offer and came to terms with the owners.  Once all that was done we packed up and headed to Casa Grande.   So different here.  The Clark's are in CA.  Betty is in a park model.  Nothing remains the same.  We got the paperwork started on the unit .  Once we got to Casa Grande we set up and ate dinner.  We went to Bingo.   Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

December 14, 2021 Orchard Ranch RV Park, Dewey AZ

We were up and on our way by 8:30.  It was cold.  We made several stops for potty and lunches.  We arrived about 3:30 after driving about 335 miles at 70+ miles an hour.  We unhitched and got the electric hooked up.  We jumped back in the car and headed to get gas and propane.   We only ended up with gas.  Then we waited for the Fords to come get us for Chinese Food.  We had a wonderful time and they insisted on paying.   Tomorrow we head out to Casa Grande.  Wenn we got back it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 13, 2021 Newberry Mountain RV Park, Newberry Springs CA

 We got up and out early.   We were on the road by 8 as planned.  Before the rain.  It did rain all the way thru Selma.  Then we were fine the rest of the way.  We stopped for a pee break in Pixley at the town "park".  Then a gas stop and a lunch break.  We had  words with POS office over the rental pool.  We arrived here about 2.  We drove about 300 miles.  We got set up.  We chilled until dinner then we ate. Dishes finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 12, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

This is our last day in the Park for awhile.  We got up leisurely.   Me about 8.  Breakfast and chores. We got the place packed and ready to roll.  We hooked up and put the motorcycle in.  Once last cart ride around the park.   Steve is off buying in Arkansas and Kentucky.   Now he is thinking a park model in Casa Grande.   Might as well stay in the trailer.  We put the trailer back then chilled.  About 3:30 we headed over to the YL Grill.  We met the Krogers for dinner there.  Nice people.  We came back to feed the dogs.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 11, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 For some reason Steve thought we were supposed to get up at 7.  I made until quarter to 8.  We lounged in our pj's until 10:30.  We piddled around beginning to get things picked up and out away. A couple of trips to the dog park.  We changed our plans and are going to leave Monday instead of Tuesday.  It is supposed to rain so why get all ready to go and then sit around and twiddle our thumbs.  I did get some blocks cut out .  Steve watched the Army Navy game.  We made plans with the Kroger's to meet for dinner tomorrow at the YL golf club.  Dinner was wrapped hot dogs.  Dishes and it was finally time for  TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 10, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 Well Steve was good enough to drive him and Joanie. We took the dogs for a ride.  Then we stopped by Joanie and Steve's and watched them pack up.  Then we went home.  I took 5 loads of laundry down to the laundromat.   2 hours later I loaded two very full baskets on the golf cart. Coming up the hill the very full basket dropped my clothes all over the road.  I picked it all up and then unbeknownst to me more fell out.  Went home to put away the clothes.   I was missing alot of stuff.  Much to my chagrin Steve insisted that I immediately check to see if someone picked them up and turned them into the office.  Turns out they were there waiting for me in a bag.  Grabbed them .  My neighbor in 319 called the office and the manager came and rescued them.  Stopped at Linda Schumaker's to pick up the mail for Marie McCord.   Then we jumped in the car and went to the Post Office in Coarsegold.   That was a zoo and took quite a while.  Stopped for gas at Chukchansi.   Came home and I actually got some time in the sewing room.  Took the dogs for their tour of the dog park. Then it was time for dinner.  Waffles and sausages and eggs for Steve.  Dishes and chores.   Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 9, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 It was pouring down rain when we woke up and quit chilly. Steve Leach is still quite under the weather.  We had breakfast alone as well as the rest of the day.  I decided to change the bedding.  After chores we just hung out arvt h.g.h e trailer.   Steve volunteered me to drive to Oakley with the truck.  That didn't set too well with me as I am not comfortable driving in the freeway in the truck in unfamiliar territory.   There was a trip to the dog park.  We put a puzzle together that the girls gave us for Christmas.   It was a joke.  The picture on front was not what was inside.  I watched TV and read and worked puzzles .  We atr leftovers for  dinner which I shared with the Leaches.   This places is bad karma for the Leaches.  Last time it was car trouble.  This time it is illness.  They will never meet us again.  Finally dishes and then it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 8, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 Another fun day with the Leaches. I got up at 8.  Enjoyed my coffee. We ate brunch with the Leaches about 10.  Chatted for awhile.  After Steve piddled around with with a few chores.  It remains chilly.  We took a drive around Bass Lake.  We got back about 3:30. We did a little dinner prep. The Leaches will stay another night. We all sat outside around the propane firepit.  Then dinner and dessert.   Dishes and it was finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.  

December 7, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 Pearl Harbor Day. I got up late.  Breakfast and chores.  Then we went to Von's in Coarsegold.  Steve was in A Snit on the way home for no apparent reason.  Came home put away the groceries.  I had lunch.  Then we took a cart ride.  Joanie and Steve arrived.  We got them parked stayed and chatted for while. Took a cart ride to see the park.   Went home to fix dinner.  They came about 5:30.  We at 6ish. Then dessert. Then another cart ride to check out all the Christmas lights in the park.  They went home.  Very cold out there.  I did dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 6, 2021 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 Were were up early tho Sophie slept thru the night.  We said goodbye and headed over to the Buttercup for breakfast with Don and Kim.  She seems to be doing ok.  They are still caught up in their sons death.  Once breakfast was over we headed to the bank for Steve's check.  Then Costco for shopping and gas.  It was a zoo.  Finally we were on the low flight home.  We got here just before three.  We put things away and ate a bite.  I made the sauce for tomorrow's meal dishes and finally we were ready for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   Nice to be back in our own bed.  

December 5, 2021 Old McCrumb Homestead, Placerville CA

 We got up rather early since Sophie was whining.   We had coffee then went to the Diamond Springs Hotel for breakfast with Jim Moore.   Then Steve went to get a haircut and ended up at Supercuts.  Then over to the American Legion Hall.  It was a very nice ceremony.   Bill will be missed by a lot of people.   We saw alot of people that we haven't seen in  a long while.  We left before the racist were done as we were not hungry.   It made me very nervous to be around all those people.  We decided to take a ride up to Kyburz to check out the fire damage in the area.  We came back through Pleasant Valley.   Then we hung out waiting for the kids and Grandkids.   The all had great stories to tell.  Him is going to the Superbowl.  We ate Pizza and chocolate.  They were gone by 6:30 . Nikki was in bed by 7:30.  We will head in not too long.  Dog cuddles will be needed.

December 4, 2021 Old McCrumb Homestead, Placerville CA

 We were up and out the door by 8.  It was foggy all 200+ miles.  Got to Placerville about noon.  Met Glenda and Tom at Buttercup Pantry for lunch.  The went to Walmart.   The over to Glenda's for a nice visit.  Then over to Nikki's.   About 6 we went to The Breakroom for a nice dinner with Chat and Nikki.  Back to Nikki's so Steve could get his daily dose of TV.  Then bed. 

December 3, 2021 Park Sierra Coarsegold CA

 Well Joanie woke me up again with a pocket dial.  We had breakfast.   Steve decided that he was at death's door.  He did a few chores.  We took a cart ride.  I sewed most of the day.  We packed a few things for the trip.  We ran to town for gas and def.  More cart riding. After Steve ate lunch he thought there might be a chance he was going to survive the stomach bug.  More sewing and finally dinner which was BBQ'ed hamburgers.   Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 2, 2021 Park Sierra RV Park, Coarsegold CA

 We got up at 8;30 when we got a phone call from Joanie Leach.  We got up leisurely and had breakfast.   We did chores. I gave the dogs a bath.  Sophie decided to go for a walkabout in the neighborhood once she had a bath.  Steve fixed his motorcycle which I think he missed a lot.  We got it out of the shed barely.  Then up on the jack.  Steve had it fixed in no time.  I finally got my sewing set up. Steve went on a short ride.  Then we did a cart ride.  Finally left overs for dinner.  Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

December 1, 2021 Park Sierra RV Resort, Coarsegold CA

 We set out bright and early at 8:30. We made good time stopping for gas and potty breaks.  We arrived about 1:30.  We drove about 235 miles.  We got set up and I got the the DirecTV squared away.  Every time I talk to these people I just want to reach thru the phone and wring the stuffing out of the person on the other end.  Then off on a cart ride. We hooked up with a mutual friend of Steve and Julie Kingsley in site 532. Back to the rig and off to Oakhurst for dinner at China Delight.   Yummy.  Home for chores and finally TV and cuddles with the dogs.