Wednesday December 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Last day of 2025. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room cutting boards for the mini villages. The football and stitching all day.  Steve talked to Stephanie.  Very emotional.  Made a potato sausage casserole for dinner.  Cloudy and cold out side.  Never ready for the new year.

Tuesday December 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got a little stitching in before it was time for bowling.  There were 7 of us. Including the mouth.  75, 61, and 79.  Getting better.  Then we decided to pick up subs at Jersey Mike's.  Came home to eat.  Steve called Gabe to see what happened to Stephanie.  Guess she was drunk and tried to cut herself.  Elijah and Sally left. They could not take the drinking. We did not know how bad it is.  Then talked to Becky.   So sad what alcohol can destroy.   TV and stitching the rest ofvthe night. 

Monday, December 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

E We got up about 7:30. Breakfast .  Steve an had an upset tummy this morning.   About 9:30 we took the truck to All american to get serviced. Then Blue compass to pay them half of the small fortune we owe them for repairs.  Finally off to the grocery store.  Came home and put everything away.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  At 5 All american called so off we went to get the truck and put it back in storage.  Dinner and football.   Finally talked to Stephanie.  Back in rehab. Elijah moved out. A huge mess.ugh. I wonder how this will turn out.  

Sunday, December 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and football all day. Very chilly today but no rain. We are in a rut.

Saturday December 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at 8 again. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got laundry started. 5 loads.  Ugh. Had to do bedding.  Finishing just as football was starting.   Football and stitching the rest of the day.  Made hamburgers and leftover Mac and cheese.  Cold and rainy. Some sun.  Saw on Facebook Dan had to put Dante down. He was not in good health.  Called Dan to make sure he was OK. 

Friday, December 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 A quiet day at home on the day after Christmas.  No parties to prep for.  Rainy and overcast cast. Got up at 8:30. The mister was in a better mood. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Steve made poached eggs sausage for a brunch.  Pot pies for dinner. TV a stitching all day long.

Thursday, December 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at 8.  Breakfast chores and crosswords,  got a little stitching in before it was time to go to Karen and Royce's for Christmas dinner. It was BBQ.  It was OK but Steve was being an asshole for whatever reason.  Got lots of  calls and texts.  We played Barkley which is not a favorite. I made Mac and cheese. Helped make cornbread. Left at three to watch football.   Then home to stitch and watch TV. Not the best Christmas ever.  Never could get in the mood.

Wednesday December 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We both slept in late. I finally got up at 8 and Steve shortly after that.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I mounted the last two minis.   Made my Pecan crunch. Lunch then some stitching.   Then I got up and made my Mac and cheese.  Rainy all day.  More stitching.  Put a steak in the ninja since it was Christmas Eve.   Electricity started to go out. Flickered on and off a couple of times.  Finally it was time for TV and stitching.   Too much for one day. I

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then boarded two more minis and printed some patterns.  Got to stitch about 30 minutes. Then off to bowling.   It wascSteve and I and Rick.  It was fun without the crowd.  56-56 and 71.  Finally figured out i was holding the ball wrong.  They over charged us but we got some free games.  Then home for lunch and stitching and  TV. We took the dogs and delivered the last of the Christmas cards.   Then home for stitching TV and dinner.   

Monday, December 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up before Steve! About 7:30. Woke up about 4:30did not go back to sleep right away.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room till noon. Lunch and tried to start on the Cardinal  but decided to wait until I got an enlargement.   Took the dogs at 2:30. Left for the copy store at 3ish.  Then Ace. I got treated to Gabby's Grill manic Monday for dinner.   Then stitching and football the rest of the night.  

Sunday, December 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 This year will be over in 10 days! Got up at 8. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Then mounted two more mini villages.  Then TV stitching and football rest ofcthe day and night.  Ready for football ti be over.   Another beautiful day on the first day of winter. Finished the chipmunk!!

Saturday December 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotvup about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and a crosswords. Went in the craftroom for about a half an hour. Steve decided to make poached eggs. Which meant I had come out and find the eggs in the refrigerator.  God forbid he move something.  Laundry got started. 4 loads.  Worked more in the.  craftroom . Got January and February mounted. Kitted up the  cardinal.  Lunch about 2. Resubscribed to paramount.  Got some stitching done.  Steve worked outside till 2:30 . In in time for football.   Football and stitching rest of the night.

Friday December 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up really late this moing.  8:45. Wow.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and TV.  Steve worked outside. About 4 we took the dogs and delivered Christmas cards.  Then we're going to grab takeout at Panda Express.  Too crowded so we grabbed a bite at Talegaters.  It was yummy.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Thursday December 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 745. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to carving.  Backxat 11.  I wrapped the gifts for tonight's party.  Then stitching.  Went tractor for dog food the Safeway.  Saw Colleen and Mike there. Came home and put it away.  Then stitching till Irate was time to go to the party. Had a great time.  Played dirty Santa. Got some neat gifts.  Got home about 8:30.  Wonderful party.

Wednesday December 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I made out the Christmas  cards. Made 1 batch of the Praline Crunch.  Then stitching till it was time to getcready for our outing with the Knotts.  Left here at4 for Bill's  Grill where we were treated to dinner. The tour of the lights in Prescott and Prescott Valley.   Home to finish the night.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitched till 11 and we were off on errands bank, checked on the rig and car wash.  Then 2 games of bowling.  88-67.  Then rushed home so that the  heater inspector could come. Linda dropped off a Christmas card.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day and night.

Monday, December 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got woke up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and a crossword,  then off to Costco after a quick run thru at the car wash. Steve got his hearing aids fixed.  Walmart then home by noon. Lunch and stitching till dinner. Used the crimpet for cheese and hamburger quesadillas.   Then we grabbed the knotts and met the gang at Christine's down the street. Followed Lindley's to walker winter wonderland in Mayer. It was wonderful.  Lots and lots of  lights.  Then home for stitching and football. 

Sunday December 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Nice lazy Sunday. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and football the restvof the day. Ready for bedtime.  

Satuday December 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woke up just before 7. Breakfast chores and a crossword. Got laundry started. 4 loads washed dried and folded. Steve worked outside and I got some TV in while I stitched.  Dog park. Got the loan check from Discover.  Then a,quick dinner of bacon and poached eggs.  Card bingo. Steve called and and I did not win.  The mouth was as irritating as always. 

Friday December 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

Got up about 7 coffee and crackers, crosswords,  chores.  Left here about 9, breakfast at the Backburner. Yummy.  Then off to Costco. Home by 11. Groceries put away. Stitching and TV.  Steve worked outside for awhile . A quick dinner of left overs before we went to the Round house for the Christmas concert.  We leftxas soon as it was over. Stevechad ants in his pants to get home. TV and stitching thecrest ofvthe night.

Thursday, December 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Awake at 4:30.  Sophie went to sleep with Steve.  Finally fell back to sleep.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to carving.  Came home and we jumped in the parking to go to Etzel's for brunch.  We were there till about 12:30. Brunch wasvinteresting to say the least.  Found the crimper.  Then home for TV and stitching.  Steve worked outside for a couple of hours. Leftover country ribs for dinner.  The football and stitching  the rest  of the night.

Wednesday December 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Last one in the book.  Steve put up the lights. I watched TV and stitched.  Picked up the Piroshki and a prescription at Safeway.  Home for a quick meal.  Then off to game night.  Checked out the lights in the North.  Then home for TV and bed time. 

Tuesday December 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then went in the craftroom to finish the Santa cups.  The it was time to go bowling.  New people were there. Knotts brought a couple from their horse barn Ginny and Bob. Paul and Helen came.  Rick ans Randy. 10 people. We left at 2 the grabbed a late lunch at Taco bell. Which served as dinner.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Monday December 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another day of errands.  No more appointments till the dentist in January.   Got up around 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then off to Walmart  for groceries.  Then Fry's  and finally Safeway.   Unloaded everything and put it away.   Then TV  and stitching the rest of the day.   Football at night.

Sunday December 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Decided to go to Walmart tomorrow.  So I worked on mounting the Christmas cups. Dressed and ready to watch football at 11. Stitched  finally finished my last mini village French knots and all which I was dreading.  Made country ribs for dinner.  

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Saturday, December 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke upvabout 6:30. Actually got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Started laundry.  Worked in the craftroom printing patterns and kitted up the chipmunk.  Then finished decorating.  Finally time for stitching and TV. Steve didn't feel like putting up the lights so he didn't feel good. But he was able to eat chili for lunch. And snack all day and eat dinner.  Amazing.  Went with Scott and Salky Joe to card Bingo. Everyone but me won a bingo  or part of home . Home for more TV and stitching. 

Friday December 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then started putting up Christmas decorations.  Finished about noon. Lunch. Started stitching and TV.  Cart parade about 6 by the house.  Finished the night with TV and stitching.   

Thursday December 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve got a personal loan to cover the repairs on the trailer.  I put up a Christmas decoration.   About noon we went overvto the storage trailer to get the rest of the decorations.  Brought them home. Otherwise it was stitching and TV  mostvof the day. 

Wednesday December 3, 2025 Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another brand day.  Got up about 8.  Cold Day. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Hung out till about noon then stopped at the copy store to drop off items to be copied.  Then went to have my echocardiogram.  Was out by the time appointment was scheduled.   That's a first.  Then to the hardware store. Got the bad news at Blue Compass.  10 to 15 k to fix. We better do alot of rving.  Picked up my copies.  Safeway and finally home.  About 2:15 we had snack.  Julia and Fred gave us half a pecan pie. It was yummy. Not hungry for dinner. Bacon and eggs. We did not have ice cream. Amazing. 

Tuesday December 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 5 then back to sleep till 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then I got up to vaccuum and dusted. Tons of dog hair.   Quick snack then off to get Justine and off to bowling.   92-100-58.  Fun. Then home to finally stitch. Went to Papa Murphy 's for  pizza. Dinner, TV and stitching. 

Monday December 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We were out the door by 8:30. Steve dropped some stuff for the trailer  off at Blue Compass. Breakfast at Jen's.  Stopped at the Bank.  The hair cuts all around. Then home.  Stitching and more football and game shows.  SSDD  for sure.   

 

Sunday, November 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 8!. Last day of November.  1 more month and we will be in 2026. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve made scrambled eggs and toast.  Then it was football and stitching all day.  Finally filled all the holes on pages 3 and 4 of the horse. Working back to 2 now.  Have several projects before I take it up again.  Got my Cologuard results.   Negative.  Yay for me.  Made piggies for dinner.  Started December mini village.  Can't wait to be done with it.

Saturday November 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:15, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then 5 loads of laundry washed dried and folded.  Stitched between loads. Football for Steve.  Quick dinner then card bingo. Sat with Kevin and Justine.  Steve won the big pot!! We can go and donate a couple more times.

Friday November 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up really late this morning.   8:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve  made us piached eggs for breakfast.   I stitched most of the day. Football ball ad nauseum today. Steve wanted us to take a walk. I said no at first but relented about noon. Saw a lot of friends.  Good way to see people.   Warm today.  Steve is in snack withdrawals.  Grumpy Grumpy.

Thursday November 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another great Thanksgiving Holiday.  We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Put the rolls out to rise.  Then stitching and putting things in order for the meal at Christine's at 2. Twelve people.  Mostly neighbors.   Carolyn passed out. Fortunately she was sitting at the table and we were able to prevent her from hurting herself.  Justine called 911  and the paramedics came and checked her out.  Home about 5:30.  Way too much food. Played Left Center Right.  I won one round. Then home to clean up the mess and put away left overs.  Watched the last football game.  Zero' s 3 out of three for all.

Wednesday November 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Steve went to the doctor where she must have put the fear of God in him about his eating habits.  He worked on the cart installing the heater.   I stitched while I had goo light.  Started the salad for tomorrow.   Quiet Day with no errands.

Tuesday November 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up around  6:30. Up about 7 for breakfast.  Chores and crosswords.   Off to see the doctor by 9:10.. waited in his office till 10 to see the PA. As I anticipated it had to schedule a echocardiogram  for next week.  Then home and get ready to bowl.  60 and 92 for me. Steve got his ball back.  The lunch at Five Guys. I was starving.  No dinner for me.  Ace hardware and tractor.  Finally home about three.  Off to the dog park. Stitching and TV rest of the night.

Monday, November 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up before Steve. Again.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then about 10 we headed out to get Steve's glasses.  Stopped at the post office.  Then the mall and finally Fry's.  Home for lunch.   Steve went outside for awhile.  TV and stitching for me.  About 3:45 we went to the dog park and stopped by Colleen 's.  Home for a quick dinner and football. 

Sunday November 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Woke up about to clouds and rain.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Put the roast in the crockpot. The stitching and football while it rained all day and night.  Quick trip to the dog park.  

Saturday November 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Woke up at 4:30, 2025. Couldn't go back to sleep.  Decided to take care of the Cologuard procedure. Then about 6 fell back to sleep.  Woke up at 8.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   About 10 we started on our errands. Craft show in the round house, dropped off my package at UPS. Then car wash. Gas at Costco.  Hobby Lobby for plates for Betty.  Then Frys and finally lunch from Jersey Mike's.   Home to put it away.  Stitching games TV. Card bingo with the paul and Helen.  Ugh.  Nice but nerve-racking. 

Friday, November 21, 2925, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another early morning.   Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve took off in a snit. . At nine I took the cart to V the office to sign us up for the Concert. Stitched all day and binged Murdoch and FBI. Steve finished his trial. Got home about 5:30.  Spent the next 45 minutes listening to a recap of the trial about a Dad who raped his 8cyear old daughter. Sick. Dinner then more TV and stitching. 

Thursday November 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Was woken up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve left at 8. I did pills. Then binged Murdoch till i could stand it no longer. Lunch. Dog park run .  Rainy.  Sally Jo and Scott picked me up at 4 to go to Olive garden.  Steve met us there for a wonderful dinner and fabulous dessert.  Steve fell off the curb coming out of Olive Garden.  Rolled like a ball. Hurting too fast. A kind Gentleman helped me down. Then home for football and stitching. 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Took Steve over to the truck so I could use the car. Wentvto the Dr's at 9:30. All by my lonesome.  All good for another three months.  Then over to Safeway  for my meds. Stopped at the vet for Sophie's meds. Then home to put it away.  Quick lunch.  Then Stitching and Murdoch the rest of the day. Cartride to the dog park.  Picked up Steve and ready for dinner.

Tuesday November 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve was up at the crack of dawn to get ready for Jury duty. I got up about 6:45.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Rainy and overcast all day. Couple trips outside so the dogs could  poop. Went to bowling. 94 and 58. Only two games since Steve was not there. Got home about 2:30.  Steve was home about 4:30.  He ran into the Lindley's at Bill's Pizza at lunch.  Sun came out about 3. Took dogs to the dog park.   Got message from Dr. that Mammogram was normal !! Heartcdo tomorrow. Finished November!

Monday November 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Woke up fairly early around 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then took off to Costco about 9:30.  Car wash  then Safeway.   Back by 11:15. Lunch . Stitching and T V. Football after dinner.   Rain threatened.  Tomorrow definitely rain.  Steve is off to Jury duty for the rest of the week.  

Sunday November 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up late again.  Almost 8.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to help Scott park his trailer. Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Thought it was going to be a rainy Sunday but only one small shower.  French dips for dinner.

Saturday, November 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got ymup about 7:30. Before Steve. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Laundry 3 loads, washed,  dried and folded . Stitching and football.   Quick dinner and off to card bingo.  We sat at separate tables.  We each won a bingo.  Finally.  Rained today.  

Friday, November 14, 2025, .Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up before Steve. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I started to Stitch  but we decided to go to Walmart in Prescott Valley. Bought more groceries.   Then home to put it away. TV and stitching.  Made Hamburger Strognanoff  for dinner and sine to freeze.  Finished the night with stitching. 

Thursday November 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went outside.  I worked in the craft room till about 11.  Then stitching and my TV  till it was time to taked the dogs. Potstickers and rice finally.   Football and stitching rest of the night.

Wednesday November 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another full of errands.  Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crossword. Then we were off to get our toes clipped.  Then the bank. Finally went to get our new glasses. Steve's have to be redone but he can get those by himself.   Then off to Fry's and lunch at Jersey Mike's.   Stitching and TV the rest of the day. Finished the sugar glider.

Tuesday November 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Wasvup before 7 this morning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Vaccuumed some very dirty floors. Got a call from the RV Repair store.  We are in for a very hefty repair bill.  10k plus.  What a money pit.  Then off to bowling. 53, 70, 66.  Need to get my groove back.  Then home.  Out for Taco Tuesday.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Monday, November 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotvup at 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Out the door at 9:15 to have my boobies squished.  Car wash and Safeway. Then home.  Stitching and my TV while Steve took a short putz on the motorcycle.  About 3 we decided to get a pizza at Papa Murphy.  Came home to take a cartride and eat the pizza. Football and stitching the rest of the night.

Sunday November 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Nice lazy morning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Then gave the dogs bath.  Did a final load of clothes. Then football and stitching all day and night.  

Saturday November 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

  Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.    Got laundry started. 3 

loads. Stitching and TV till it was time to go to Mike's party. Nice visit with Wendy and Ralph. Another pretty day. Wonderful party.  

Friday November 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Worked in the craft room for a short period while Steve was outside.  Then we went to the Veterans Lunch at the Park best food ever.  Then home and off to get Steve's clock. Tractor for dog food. Finally time for stitching and TV.  Not hungry for dinner. Fried egg sandwiches.  More stitching and TV. 

Thursday November 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 And yet another busy day.  Got up about 7 and out the door by sp Steve could do his labs. Then over to Bosa's for a breakfast sandwiches.  Then Hobby Lobby and finally Walmart. Home to put everything away. Finally got my crosswords in. Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  

Wednesday November 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another bust day. Gotvup about 7:30. Coffee and crackers.  Chores. Crossword. Then we loaded up the car and were off to breakfast at Zeke's.  Michael's to check for Paint. Spent a small fortune at Costco.   Then home to unload load.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day.  

Tuesday November 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn so we could make our 8 am doctor appointment.  Breakfast chores and out the door at 7:30.  Really liked the NP. I think it was a wise move. Out at 9:30 . Home . More chores. The off to bowling  Did terrible.  High score of 76.  Then off to Fry's.  Shopped. Put away. Argued with the vet. Pills. Other stuff.  Way too busy.  Finally stitching.  Dog park, dinner. Stitching and TV the rest of the night.

Monday November 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Then stitching and my TV while Steve was outside.  Lunch then off to the eye appointment. New glasses. No real changes.  Stopped at Hobby Lobby  for paint and thread.  Car wash and home . Dog park. Football and stitching rest ofcthe night.

Sunday November 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up around 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Visited with Julia and Fred.   Waiting for game to start at 11. Worked in craftrooma few minutes. Then stitchingand football all day.  Leftovers for dinner. Dog park run.. 

Saturday November 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and part of a crossword.  Filled out medical paperwork. Ugh. Tried to print out patterns but email locked us out.  Then a little dusting. Finally time to stitch.  Dog park run.  Card bingo to make a donation.  Nice to see all out friends. Then home to finish watching world series game 7.

Friday October 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then started in on the craftroom.  Repaired some things that needed hot glue.  Ironed some finished pieces. Started laundry. 5 loads today.  All put away.   Then I sat down to stitch while laundry going.  Gathered some things to take to thrift store.  Battery in the car needed to be charged.  About two we headed to the thrift store to drop off the goodies.  Then over to the watch repair. Finally we headed to the car wash. Back home.  Finished laundry and we were off to dog park.  Dinner and baseball and stitching thecrest of the night. Ugh for baseball. One more game.

Thursday October 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8.  Up for an hour about 3:30 to 4.  Breakfast chores and part of a crossword.  At 9:30  we jumped in the truck and took the trailer in for repairs.  Got a message that Diane was coming home so we got gas and and came home to move the cart we parked in their driveway.   Then off to wash the truck.  Finally Safeway.  Then home to continue the clean up process.  Washed all the bedding 3 loads.  Rested the decided to put the truck in storage and a few other things.  Back to the house, went thru mail. Put more stuff away.  Finally ate to get some stitching in.  Football and stitching to finish the day.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We made it!.  Left at 9:30 and rolled in about 1:15. We stopped once to potty but were too anxious to get home to stop and eat lunch.  We begin putting stuff away  stopping when we tired.  Took the dogs to the dog park. Then emptied the freezer. Lots of mail to sort thru.  House is a mess but by the end of the weekend it should be back together again. . We have vacation brake light out.  Other than the slide and a brake line dis located we had a event free trip. Thank the Lord. Another day of no stitching.  Too tired to stitch. 

Tuesday October 28, 2025. Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 Got up about 8 after watching baseball for 18 innings.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I got started packing and defrosting the freezer.  About one i started stitching.  We decided to go to Culver's about 4 for dinner.  Ready to be home.  Tired of living in a cave. We get the afternoon sun so we keep the shades down all day.  Ugh Lake Havasu has nothing for us.

Monday October 27, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 

Woke up before Steve about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords.  TV and stitching.  Started new project.  Hung out till about 3 then wentvto the visitors center near the London Bridge.  Bought mugs for friends. Got sandwiches at Jersey Mike's.  Then dropped off mail at the post office.  Then home for football and stitching for the restvof the night. One more day and home!!. Will start the packing tomorrow. 

Sunday October, 26, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 Got up late. Stitching and football all day. Hot here inside and out. We are both ready to be home.  Almost finished with May. Hurrah. Two French knots left.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

  Got up about 8. London Bridge road is real busy on a Saturday morning.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  We decided to get out of the trailer and go to Oatman on route 66.  The place was packed. Donkeys abounded. Unfortunately the Donkeys think the the dogs are coyotes and are not friendly.  We went to a few stores but we parked right in the middle of their shoot out show.  I sat in the car and Steve brought back ice-cream.  We decided to move the truck at the other end of town and eat it. Then we drove back to Bullhead city. Stopped for gas and potty break. Then home. TV and stitching the rest of the day and night.  

Friday October 24, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 We got up around 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Went to Walmart about 11. Home. Stitching until it was time to prepare dinner. Chili relleno casserole.  Had. to try on the oven. Another hot day. Steve is already packing.  Forced to watch the Dodgers get slaughtered in the first game of the world series. Steve did the afternoon walk but got no poop.  So I had to walk them again after dinner.   

Thursday October 23, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Then jumped in the car and went to check out the Lake. Drove around it thru Parker Dam to the city of Parker. Then back to Safeway so I could get my prescription and a few goodies. Checked out the London Bridge. Stevecand i had words.  His 2 year old self showed up. Very quiet afternoon.  Stitched and watched TV.   Football tonight.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Lake Havasu RV Park, Lake Havasu City AZ

 We gotvup about 7:45. The dog finally slept. Breakfast chores then we got packed up to leave. Left about 10. I think we are both anxious to get home. Done with traveling for now.  Arrived just after one. Got lost in the park. One of the resident guided us to the office and to our spot. 90 degrees here. Got set up and collapsed. Worked a crossword.  Stitching TV.  Walked the dogs.  Leftovers for dinner.

Tuesday October 21, 2025, Newberry Mountain RV Park, Newberry Springs CA

 Last night was a nightmare.  Sophie could not settle and kept us up most of the night. Whining and barking. I napped till 7:45. We hung out gradually getting things picked up and ready to leave.  We finally left about 10:30. We drove 238 miles to Newberry Springs arriving about 4.  We are still hooked up and have very little to do to get ready.  A very quick dinner. A little stitching and ready to start getting ready  for bed. 

Monday, October 20, 2025, Highlands RV Park, Bishop CA

 We got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and I decided to do my crossword at tge laundry.  I separated the clothes.  Then we jumped in the truck to pick up the apple fritters at Schatz Bakery.  Tried to find the souvenir shop but could not locate it.  Got gas at Von's.  Came home had a quick apple fritters and we we off to the laundry.  5 loads in two washers as the whole park decided they needed to do laundry.   Done by 1:30.  Then home to put it all away.  TV,  football and stitching tge rest of the day.  

Sunday October 19, 2025, Highlands RV Park, Bishop CA

 We got up about 7:30 to watch the clearly football game. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  It was noon when I started stitching.  Not excited about this project football all day. Leftover meatloaf fir dinner.  Laundry tomorrow. 

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Saturday October 18, 2025, Highlands RV Park, Bishop CA

We got up late this morning.  8:15 for me. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  About 11 we headed out with our lunchbox. First we checked out lower Rock Creek, then Rock Creek Lake. Beautiful fall colors everywhere.  Then June lake loop, Mammoth ski lodge and town. Then headed home but not before we checked out convict lake.  Finally a quick stop at Von's.  Then home to unload and decompress. Quick dinner . Stitching and TV thecrest of the night. 

Friday. October 17, 2025, Highland's RV Park Bishop CA

 Got woke up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Fight with Steve. Everybody calmed down . J I amped in the Sarandon drove 55 miles to Lone Pine.  Then up to the Whitney Portal where you take off hiking.  Steve stopped to let me go potty.  Got to the outhouse fine but coming back to the truck I slipped and fell. Steve and another Gentleman helped me up. No damage thank goodness.  Then we stopped at Jersey Mike's for a sandwich.  Tried to go to a gift shop but they were closed.  Then off to Schatz bakery to spend a fortune.  Home for stitching,  TV and dinner.  Ready to be h.ome .

Thursday October 16, 2025 , Highland's RV Park Bishop CA

 Steve got us up at 6.  So we had breakfast,  chores and crosswords.  We. Sat around till 9:30 when we started breaking down camp. We had a few extra things to do and the left over snow did not help.  We left about 11. Drove over to Carson to avoid all the construction on 88.  Beautiful day. Stopped at a roadside picnic place just before Topaz Lake.  Then on to Bishop.  We arrived about 3:15. Got set up for football and dinner. We had leftover spaghetti.  Football and stitching rmthecrest of the day. We went two weeks without satellite TV. A new record was set. Thank goodness for streaming.

 

Wednesday October 15, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 Well I went  to bed around 11. At 12:15 I woke up and the electricity was off. Sophie was a nervous wreck.  Steve came down and turned on the generator.  I was stuck in the chair till the generator came on. Then  the propane went dry. Stevecdecidedvit could not wait till morning to switch the tanks out. It was about 2:30 when we fell asleep. Both of us in the chairs.  We got quite a bit of snow.  Steve woke me up at 7 ish. I made French toast.  Then about 10:30 we headed overvto Carson where it was sunny and bright. We ended up getting  propane in Minden and topped off the truck at the Maverick.  Home about 1. Stitching  and TV the rest of the night. Bacon and eggs for dinner.

Tuesday October 14, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We have about 3" of snow outside. Rain and snow all day. We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then got dressed about 10 . Stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Meatloaf and Mac and cheese for dinner. Had to potty the dogs in the snow.

Monday October 13, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We got up late about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords. About 10 we took off on errands. Mailed the package to Tech home and wentvto Safeway.  Then home.  Steve worked himself into a snit but a little while after we got home he was better.  Gotvin some stitching.  Made Irene 's white spaghetti.  It was a job. No counter space.  I think I will cook stuff ahead and take with us cooked.  Frozen leftovers.  Football and stitching for the rest of the day.

Sunday, October 12, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We got up about 7. Crackers, coffee and cr

osswords.  Then I made Avacado toast.  Then it was time for football  as soon as Steve finished some ridiculous movie.  Then football and stitching thecrest of the day.  Got tge oven lit.  Quiet Day in the trailer .

Saturday October 11, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA 5

 I woke up about 5:30 and guess what Steve was up when I went to the bathroom.  So I just decided to get up and Stay up.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Waited for the kids to show up. They all arrived about 10:15. Katie Saeta was with them.  Nikki cancelled due to work emergencies translated to too hung over to come.  Stephanie called from rehab a couple of times.  Becky brought lots of snacks.  It was cold outside so we all crammed into the trailer  for the most part.  We were outside for the Birthday cake for Elijah.  They left at 2.  Then Steve and I cleaned up the back and put the bike in. Due tovrain coming.  Walked the dogs. Then TV and stitching the rest ofvthe day.

Friday October 10, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe, CA

 Got up around 7:30. Woke up about 3 with back pain. Was up till four. Breakfast chores and crosswords  .  Then we jumped in the truck and headed to Minden to Tractor Supply and got gas at the Maverick.  Then Costco for Elijah's Cake. Then home for a late lunch.  TV and stitching the rest of the day. Kids tomorrow.  Can't wait to get it over and move on. 

Thursday October 9, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We got up around 7, coffee and crackers, chores and crossword . At nine we met Don at Ernie's for breakfast.  Then the guys took a three hour trip around Lake Tahoe which was only supposed to be 2.  I was getting edgy.  Don came home with Steve before he left for Placerville.   Steve of course demanded lunch so they got Wednesdays leftovers.  Don finally hit the road and we relaxed with TV and stitching  for the rest of the day. Dirty rice for dinner. Football.  Another upset.

Wednesday October 8, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe, CA

 We got up at the crack ofcdawn so Steve could go on his ride with Don.  We ha breakfast,  chores and crosswords.  Then I did prep work for dinner. Did a little cleaning,  walked the dogs watched murdoch mysteries and stitched.  Boyscgot back from the ride at 1:30. Had snacks.  Alma arrived at 2:30. We at about 3:30.  Hot dogs and hamburgers. We ended up eating in the back of the trailer.  They all left at 5. TV and stitching the rest of the night.1

Tuesday October 8, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We got up about 7. Breakfast chores and part of a crossword. Then we took all the laundry to the laundromat at tge Y as the park's was closed due to repair. Very nice laundry.  Done with 5 loads washed dried and folded in about 2 hours. The took it home and put it all away. Steve will better tonight. Steve is in a snarly mood off and on all day.  Quick lunch then off to see Glenda in Diamind springs.   Tom talks so much, too too much.  Then over to the Buttercup to meet with the hand town riders. Good to see everyone. Then home . Stopped at Raley's for supplies for tomorrow 's BBQ.   Pooped. NO STITCHING GOT DONE!!

October 6, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We were up about 7. The day did not go as planned. Spent most of the day working on tech Home and wifi.  Breakfast chores crosswords.   Sorted the laundry.  Stitched. Steve was on the phone with Tech home. We are canceling.   We were supposed to do laundry at but decided to do it first thing tomorrow morning.  So I stitched most ofvthe day and night. Terrible game picks this week.

Sunday October 5, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 After waking up a couple of times during the night we finally were up about 8. Coffee and crackers chores. Made pancakes and bacon for breakfast.   Finally got to my crosswords.   Then got dressed.   Started stitching about noon. Finished September.  Started the Santa Mugs which are more involved than I thought.  Tried to watch football but Steve decided we had drag chairs out and put out tables. Very few of my teams won this week.  Took the dogs out.  Bbqed steak for dinner. Football and stitching for the rest ofvthe night. 

Saturday October 4, 2025, Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe CA

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We left For Tahoe about 10:30. Stopped to dump at the campground.  Arrived here about 1. Got checked in . Messed around with the satellite but could not get service.   Got the motorcycle out. A little dust up as we changed our spot by one in our attempt to get satellite.  We will be here 12 days so there was extra setup to do.  We had a late lunch.  I was not hungry for dinner. Steamed had leftovers.  Not terribly happy about that. Finally was able to stitch. Dad would have been 113 this year. 

Friday October 3, 2025, Placerville RV Park, Shingle Springs CA

 We woke up about 8. Breakfast chores. Then went to The Buttercup Pantry for brunch. Stopped the parking lot was full so we went to tractor first. Then tried again.  Success. Very good breakfast.   Then we went to get our haircuts.   Finally a grocery run at Safeway.  Got gas.  Came home. Nikki came by for half an hour.  Then she was off to collect Lyllie.   We decided to go to Jim Boys for dinner.  Place was deserted.   Then home for TV and stitching. 

Thursday October 2, 2025, Placerville RV Resort, shingle Springs CA

 We got up at 8 this morning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We left Konocti by 10. Drove 160 miles and arrived around 2. Got set up. Terrible roads and traffic in the Sacramento area. Had lunch at the Dunigan rest stop. We set up in the wet and mud.  Then we drove by Nikki's house and thru the down town.  Stopped at Jersey Mike's for subs which we brought home and ate waiting for the game. Football stitching the rest of the night.

Wednesday October 1, 2025, Konocti Vista RV Resort, Lakeport CA

 We got up at 6:15, breakfast chores crosswords.  Then we started breaking camp and left by 9:30.  Drove about 160 miles stopping twice.  Lunch on the road. Got gas before we parked the trailer.  Didn't have to unhook.   Quick overnight.   Parking lot with trailer hookups.  Cross this one off of our return parks.

Tuesday September 30, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 I got woke up with Sreve talking to Johnny Johnson just after 7 am.  Coffee and crackers. Chores and crosswords.  Then we were off to meet the Stickney's for breakfast at Hot Brew. They were closed . So we met them at L's Kitchen. Nice breakfast.  Then over to Safeway.  Then home.  Rained.  TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Leftover spaghetti for dinner.  

Monday September 29, 2025 , Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 we got up on the late side 8:15! Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got Dressed about 10. Boiled some eggs.  Rained quite a bit.  Finally about 11:30 got some stitching in.  Steve decided  we should take a ride to Ferndale andcget gas at Bear River. Cleared up in the afternoon.  Caught up on football.  Made egg salad.  Grilled cheese for dinner.  Football and stitching for the rest of the night. 

Sunday September 28, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 We were up bright and early. The dogs were making weird noises. Up shortly after 6. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Some stitching before we went to the Weott kids reunion which was paired with the Southfork 50th reunion.  So I knew even less people.  Of course told the same stories he has been telling fot the last 26 years.  I think I can tell them just as well.  We got there about 11 and left about. 2:30. Nice picnic potluck.  Then we headed down the avenue and stopped at the Cathy's for yet another visit.  Then home. Gotvin a few stitches walked the dogs. Then dinner with the Stickney's at the Hunan in Fortuna.   Home around 6:30 for more football and stitching. 

Saturday September 27, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 We gotvup about 7:15, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we got ready and went to tractor.  Steve forgot his phone and I forgot my hearing aids so we headed right back to tge trailer.  Then Safeway in Eureka.  Home by 11. Johnny came about noon and stayed till 2:30.  Very upset about Mary ' diagnosis.  As are we all. Then TV stitching.  Made chicken cordon bleu in the ninja.  Not bad.  Ready to leave here for sure.

Friday September 26, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 We gotvup at a reasonable hour. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Then we hung around the rig till it was time to go next up with Tammy Byrd at noon.  She followed us to Carl's. Got there about one.  Cool place. Sat there for 2 hours and Steve caught up on lots of old time friends.  I sat there quietly as I did not know any of the people they were talking about. We left about 3.  Home after 4. Dinner and TV. Very upset with Sheila.  We are over.

Thursday September 25, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 We got about 7, Steve of course was up earlier.   Breakfast chores and prepare to leave. Left here at 8:30.  Met Stickney's and Thode's at Cutten Chalet.   Nice breakfast.  Then off to the Blue Ox so Steve could see Mel Bird stuff.  I waited outside with the dogs.  Then we went to Safeway and Costco  and got gas.  Home to put it all away and the collapse.  Football and stitching the rest of the day. Finished page one of  Bookworm girl.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Riverwalk RV Park, Fortuna CA

 Up at 6:30 , breakfast chores and crossword.  Then we prepared to leave and were on the road for 186 miles.  We stopped theee times to go potty.  I think the truck vibrations caused my bladder to be over active.  We arrived at 2ish. We got set and tried to take care of  some business matters re streaming channels. Then at  we met Jerry and shield at Eel river for my fish and chips.  Then home for some TV and stitching. 

Tuesday September 23, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

Last night on the Oregon Coast. Got up at 8:30.  Wow. Was up about 4:30.. finally went back to sleep. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then laundry,  5 loads.  Finished up about 12:30.  The a quick lunch before we put the bike in.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day and night.  Off to Fortuna in the morning. 

Monday September 22, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

 Slept in to almost 8.  Breakfast crosswords and chores.  Steve decided we should take a ride so we went to Cape Blanco and discard tour of the state park camping area.  Went to town to get gas.  Had left overs for lunch. Then stitching and TV.  Football later at 5.  Very relaxing day.

Sunday September 21, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

We gotvup about 7. Breakfast chores and a large crossword.  Watched football all day.  Getting rather boring here.  Too long of a visit.  Rained all morning then the sun came out.  Stitched while the games were on.  We were supposed to have fish and chips at the Crazy Norwegian but despite having hours posted on the window they were closed.   Tried a couple of other places but they were also closed.  Came home and made bacon and eggs. It was good.  More football and stitching.   

 

Saturday September 20, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

 Steve got us up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Thenvwe jumped in the car and drove to Gold Beach from Breakfast with the Dammel's at double D's.  Stopped at McKay market for Steve's drinks.  We then headed home. Steve worked outside for a couple of hours.  I got to watch Murdoch mysteries.   Then stitching and TV for the rest of the day.  

Friday September 19, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

 I got up at 7:15. Steve had been up since 4:30 watching videos on the slide. Had breakfast chores and a crossword.  Then Steve and I tried to get the slide working. After much ado he got it all the way in.  We took everything out of the closets and rearranged   so we could get to it with the slide in. Folded all his shirts. Put stuff under the bed. At least it is all done before the day we leave.  Steve went on a motorcycle ride.  I stitched,  watched TV and walked the dogs.  He was in a foul mood the rest of the day.  Till dinner.  We had spaghetti and salad for dinner.  Wentvto Ray's to get a few things and drinks. I was ready to pack up and go home.  TV and stitching the rest of the day.

Thursday September 18, 2025, Port Orford RV Village. Port Orford OR

 I woke up about 5:45 and finally got up about 6:45.  Steve woke by then. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Took a ride to check out Port Orford and look for blue whales at Battle Rock.  Home by 10:30. Steve took the motorcycle out and I started stitching.  TV and stitching the rest of the day. About 4:30 steve went and got a pizza for dinner. Too spicy for me.  I walked the dogs. Hazel is pretty much back to normal.   Football and more stitching.  We are probably going to put the clothes on the bed and once the slide is in leave it closed for the rest of the trip. 

Wednesday September 17, 2025, Port Orford RV Village, Port Orford OR

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and a crossword.  We got ready to pick up our marbles and head down the road.  We drove about 122 miles stopping once. We arrived about 1:15 . Got set up and barely got the bed slide out.  Walked the dogs. Stitched.  Fixed dinner. Beautiful day out.   Still a nice park.  

Tuesday September 16, 2025, Seven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville, OR

 I  did not get up until 7:45. Stevecwasvstill asleep. Told him it was 8 . We had coffee and took the dogs out. We left here at 9:30 instead of 8:30. Had breakfast at Heaven on earth in Azalea about 11 miles south .It was mediocre at best. Very expensive.  Then we came back to get gas and groceries in Canyonville.  Theb back to the rig . Back about 11:30. TV and stitching the rest of the day and night.  Restful.  Pretty warm here.

Monday September 15, 2025, Seven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville OR

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we gradually pulled up stakes leaving the Blue Heron RV about 10:45. Took us about 15 minutes to drive to the freeway 6 miles. Terrible road own the road.  Got gas at the Chevron and headed to Seven feathers.  110 miles.  Arrived about 1:15.  Got set up. No satelite.  Spent 2 hours and lots of bucks trying to get. Espn set up and running. Double header.  Could only get one game.  Steve fixed us half sandwiches for lunch as we did not pack a lunch.  Grilled cheese for dinner.

Sunday September 14, 2025, Lazy Horse RV Park, Hornbrook CA

 Steve woke me up at 7:30. Told him I would make pancakes . Coffee and then cooking.  Football and stitching all day. Snacking.  Cooler today.  Hazel hid from a fly all day.  Moving tomorrow.   

Satuday September 13, 2025, Lost Pony RV Park, Hornbrook CA

 I woke up at 6:15 worried about how Steve would fix the lock and load on the motorcycle.  Couldn't really go back to sleep.   Then got up about 7. Breakfast chores and of course Steve had to take the back down and resecure it in the lock and load.  Then I separated the laundry and took it to the park laundry.  That's what I did for the next three hours.  Brought the last load into the trailer to fold.  Steve fixed us egg salad sandwiches. Then it was finally time  to for stitching.   Fried chicken in the ninja for dinner.  Stitching and TV the rest of the night. 

Friday September 12, 2025, Blue Heron/Lost Pony RV Park. Hornbrook CA

 

We got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords . Steve wanted to check out the laundry.  2 washers 2 dryers.  So he walked me down to the office to get quarters. Then we strongly discussed when I would do it.  Again his obsession with laundry amazes me.  My guess is he is out of clothes.  Or under wear.  He is wearing long pants so he must need shorts.  Won't cop to it tho. Stitching and TV all day.  On and off snits.  Finally finished October mini village.  Can't wait till we are done with those.

Thursday September 11, 2025, Lost Pony RV Park, Hornbrook CA

 We got up about 7. Steve was in a rush to leave. I got about 3 sips of coffees.  Hazel got sick again and refused her treats. Got the slide in. Left the park at 9:30. Travelled about 200 miles to our current  location.  Out I'm the boonies 6 miles on a rugged road to get here. Very nice park. Wild horses are everywhere and more pesky than anything.  Right next to the river.  Watched the football game.  Got hooked into the internet.  No phone service here.  Still working on October mini village.

Wednesday September 10, 2025, Honey Lake Campground, Milford CA

 We got up and relaxed, Breakfast chores, crosswords.  Steve watched a football gaee.me. Then we decided to take a ride.stopped ed at ace hardware ines Susanville. New step stools.  Then we headed to eagle Lake. Went potty turned around and came back.  Saw the lake thru the trees.  Came back intending to have lunch at Taco Bell. It was packed. Picked up some necessities at Walmart. Raco Bell calmed down so we went in. 45 minutes later we were eating lunch.  Some guy ahead of us had 15 orders.  4 no shows for work.  So we were eating at 2:30.  Had to order on line at their computer. Finally we were on the way.  Stopped for gas then home.  Not hungry for dinner . Steve sbackef.  Stitched and watched TV the rest of the night. 

Tuesday September 9, 2025, Honey Lake RV Resort, Milford CA

 Got up about 7, breakfast,  pills and we putting things away to take off. We left Hawthorne about 9:30 and drove 189 miles to Honey Lake. Dusty here. No paved areas. 30 amps.  Glad we have only two nights here.  Got setup OK. Had trouble with the bedroom slide.  We're able to overcome. No satellite service. Streaming. No game shows for two days. Yay!.  Stitching is going slow. Sick of mini villages. 

Monday, September 8, 2025, Whiskey Flats RV Park, Hawthorne NV

Steve was up at 5:30. I slept in till 6.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Broke down camp and hit the road by 8:30.  We drove 270 miles to our standard Whiskey Flats RV Park.  Arrived about 2. Did not unhook. Met the neighbors Brian and Bertha Foote from Maine.  Then we chilled till it was time to watch Monday night Football .  We lost in the pool.  Very smokey there.  

 

Sunday September 7, 2025, Preferred RV Resort Parhump NV

 We got up around 7, coffee and crackers chores and crosswords.  Then off to meet Candy and Art for breakfast.   Turns out it was Candy 's Birthday.   Then home for football and stitching.  Hunkered inside away from the heat.  Walked the dog when the sun went down. Ready to leave this place. Not the place to have a prolonged stay in September. 

Saturday September 6, 2025, Preferred RV Park, Parhump NV

 Got up about 7:30. Electrical storm last night. Sophie freaked out.  Watched football all day.  I stitched.  Did  a Walmart run then home for a movie and stitching.  Steve is going deaf.  Last day tomorrow here. 

Friday September 5. 2025, Preferred RV Resort Parhump NV

 We were up about 6:30. Coffee and Crackers chores and crosswords.  Then we met Candy for Breakfast. Then home for TV and stitching.  Then about 3 we gathered everything up and headed overvto Candy's for dinner. Stopped at Smiths to pick up water and dessert.  Then over to Candy and Art to remember all the drunk stories ad nauseum. Left there about 7:30. Home for more TV and stitching. 

Thursday September 4, 2025, Preferred RV Resort Parhump NV

 Got up at 7. Sophie survived without the vibrations.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then I got busy cleaning and organizing.   That took most of the morning.   I had to work around Steve.  Tried to stay cool.  Then stitched  and watched TV the rest of the day.. Steaks in the ninja.  Somehow I left the steak rub at home. Will have to make some more. Football till  nine thirty.

Wednesday September 3, 2925, Preferred RV Resort Parhump NV

 Happy 20th Anniversary.  Up about 6:30. Quick coffee and crackers. Then loaded truck with food and last minute items. Pulled out about 9.  Stopped for gas near Kingman.  Lunch and dog walk. Drove thru crazy Las Vegas then on to Parhump arriving at 2:45 driving 315 miles.  Got set up in 94 degree temps.  Nearly dehydrated.  Took awhile to recoup.  Got the TV straightened out and ready to watch. Steve spiraled into asshoke mode.  Shit Anniversary.   Readjustibg to RV life 

Tuesday, September 2. 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Another busy day.  I got woke up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then put what I could in bags ready to take out to the trailer.  Steve prepped the truck.  Then off to bowling.   87-79-101 for me.  Stopped at Jersey Mike's for a delicious sub. Came home for dog park ride. Then off  to get tgectruck and trailer.  Fred and Julia helped  schlepp bags and clothes.  Came in and collapsed the n went in the trailer and putvit away.  Bags of food tomorrow. Finished August!!

Monday, September 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Nice. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then 3 loads  of laundry.  Continued prepping for the  trip.  Two trips to the dog park.  Otherwise quiet day at home.  Steak in the ninja for dinner.

Sunday August 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Organized for packing. Quiet Day of stitching and TV.   Departure days creeps closer.

Saturday August 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then sreve watched football and I stitched.  Then off to the trailer to load more stuff.  Almost done.  Home more TV and stitching.  Bingo. No luck.  15 tables. We have some new people in the park.  Helen and Paul  characters to say the least.   Drunk characters.  SJ was there. What a shock.

Friday August 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up around 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then off to have our nails done.  Home to watch TV and stitch.  Disxa few packing chores.  About 4 the supper club met at the Thai place for dinner . Not Mt cup of Tea.  The Home to grab the cart and go to Linda's to welcome home Karen and Royce.  Then home to stitch and watch TV.

Thursday August 28, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then Steve went outside and worked.  I stitched.  About 12:30 we took a load of stuff to the trailer and put most of it away. Theb home to relax.  Dinner and TV.   

Wednesday August 27, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve had a 8 am doctor's appointment and was home by 8:20.  Then we were off on errands. Dogs' nails, tractor supply,  car wash, gas at Costco,  shopping at Costco and finally Fry's.  Subs for lunch from Jersey Mike's.  Then home to eat and put away groceries.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Ran into Karen and Royce in the storage area.   Then home fir dinner and TV. 

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords,  then worked putting things away in the craftroom.  Did my pills and we were off to go bowling. Was able to bowl all three games.  Third game was the best at 118.  Then the Knotts and us went over to Gabby's Grill for a mediocre at best meal.  Then home for TV and stitching.. 

Monday August 25, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

I got woke up about 7:30. Breakfast crosswords and chores.  Stitched and got caught up on Murdoch mysteries most of the day.  Steve worked outside. Rainy and gloomy all day.  So I decided to make spaghetti.  Good ascwe haven't had it for a very long time.   Finished the chicken!!  On to the next project. 

Sunday August 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Laundry. 5 loads with the dogs beds. Stitching most of the day. Fred came over and we organized the football pool. Nikki is looking at more neck surgery and Steve is stressing over it. Cartride.  Rain is threatening.   TV  and football. 

Saturday, August 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Crackers, chores and crosswords.  About 8:15 we went to Mama's for breakfast.   Then home for football,  stitching and relaxing.  We have lost the knotts to the horse barn.  They spend 6 to 8 hours over there and come home too exhausted to do anything.  It won't be long before they buy a house closer to the barn. We have nothing in common with them.  So we went to bingo and donated.  Home for more football and bed.  Back is on the mend.

Friday August 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woken up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitched most of the day . Back is improving.  Quiet Day atvhome. Hazel. Didn't poop at tge dog park so I walked her up to the corner. Still nothing.  Another walk up at the dog park.  Finally she pooped. Storm had her too frightened to poop. Another storm this afternoon.  Late dinner for Hazel. 

Thursday August 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about7:30, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then had a calm day to heal my back. Better but not perfect.  Took the dogs about 3:30.  Started to rain on the way back. Lots of thunder and lightening.   Dogs were freaking out.  Electricity went out at 5:04 for about 30 minutes.   More TV and stitching. 

Wednesday August 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got ready for the doctor. Back really bothering me. Blood pressure sky rocketing.  Think Back is stress related.  Everything the same at the doc. Al t least we didn't have  to wait an hour.  Then Safeway and copy store.  Home.  Stitching thecrest of the day. Steve made egg salad sandwiches for lunch.  We made country ribs for dinner..  they were pretty good. Watched mission impossible the final reckoning. Finished July Mini villages 

Tuesday August 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Steve wasn't up so I played on my phone.  My back was sore  I think from walking all over Goidwill with out a cart.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I sewed some aida cloth edges.  Talked to hulu about ESPN Monday night football.   Then off to bowling.  57-122-88.  Great second game.  Best ever.  Left bowling for Costco.  Had three items on the list and spent $220. Dollars.   Then Walmart.  Steve tried to  order pizza from Bill's Pizza.  They were closed for construction.   So we got one from Tailgaters.  Home and unloaded. Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.

Monday August 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up 6 ish. Alarm did not go off.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then went with Julia to Goodwill sale. Took my first blood pressure med and must have had a reaction to it.  After Goodwill we went to Walmart. She dropped me at home.  Then Steve and I  went to  Sakura for a bento box lunch.  Not something I want to repeat.  Back home and stitched the rest of the day.   Cartride,  football and stitching. 

Sunday August 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then laundry - 4 loads. Stitched in between loads.  Declined going to see the horses as I didn't want then to drive twice. Steak in the ninja for dinner.  Not excited about going to Goodwill with Julia.   She is so hard to be friends with.  We will never be close.

Saturday August 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Bad storm last night.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. I made biscuits and gravy for Steve.  Hazel accidentally ate one if Sophie's pills so she slept most of the day.  Very lethargic. Then put my threads away.  Stash is complete. Steve went over to the trailer TV and stitching . Quick dinner and we were off to bingo.  No bingos for us.  We donated as usual.   

Friday August 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

Got woken up at 7ish. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Finished the crosswords book. Then went to get dressed and found out my right hearing aid wasn't working.  Bizarro Steve came for a visit. Primed for a fight.  About 11 he came in and sat for an hour. Then at noon we started off on errands. First Safeway  for Steve's script. Then Costco to have the wire fixed on the hearing aids.  Shopped for stuff.  Then we were goingvto hit Walmart but we put that off as Steve made a wrong turn. Which it turns out was my fault.  Home to put every thing away.  Quick dinner and off to Trivia night with the knotts. It was awful.  Home with a much nicer Steve.

Thursday August 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up Early Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching all day.  Woke up to Cloudy skies.  Rained most of the afternoon.  Steve was going to get pizza at Bill's Pizza.  Due to the rain we postponed Bill's.   So we had leftovers.   Stitched and watched TV all the rest of the night.

Wednesday August 13, 2025 ,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went outside till about 10. Then came in raring to go to Walmart.  We left about 10:30.  Spent a small fortune.  Home around noon. Lunch. Then stitching and TV.  Decided to make an appointment with a new dentist which entailed  45 minimutes of paperwor ugh. Rained about 5:30.  Finished page 5 of the chicken. Started on July mini village.  Tacos for dinner.  

Tuesday August 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then finished up Steve's playbook. Then stitching till it was time for bowling. Julia didn't come as she was trying to stabilize the horses in their new home. Sid pretty good 83, 81, 86.  Then home. Stitched,  cartride . Chores. Then offvto Dairy Queen for chicken strips and a small sundae.  Celebrate  Carolyn and Vicky's birthday.   Then home for more stitching and TV. Tomorrow Walmart. 

Monday August 11, 2025 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got woke up at normal time. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went outside.  Some time in the craftroom. Forgot Colleen and Mike were coming over around 10. That took an hour of chit chat.  Then stitching till itcwasvtimecto go to the dentist. Steve went there pissed off and came back even more so. Guess we are changing dentist s. Then homecto take the dogs out. Quick dinner. Finally TV and stitching.  

Sunday August 10 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Laundry  4 loads. Stitched worked in the craftroom.  Quiet Day at home.  Steaks in the ninja.  More stitching.  Football has started with a vengeance.   

Saturday August 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked on the playbook.  Then stitching all day. Notts didn't want to play Bingo so we went late and ended up at separate tables.  I sat with Ann, Jeanne and Pat.  Fun times. But no bingos.

Friday August 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woke up at 5:30. Frustrated with the dog. Sent her packing. Fell back asleep.  Got woke up by Steve at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked in the quilt room  for about and hour.  Solved the mystery of the missing dog food scoop. It had gotten buried in the dog food container  when it turned over . Had to pour it in a bowl to retrieve it.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day. Burgers for dinner.  Very hot here.

Thursdays August 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Finally a day at home. Got up at 7:30.  Steve was up making noise at 6:45.  I think he does it on purpose.  I am learning to sleep thru the noise. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Theb stitching and TV all day and into the night .nice quiet day at home. 

Wednesday August 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got woken up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then got dressed and started stitching.  Steve was cleaning his motorcycle.  Thought we were going to have a nice day at home. But no. We had to go at eleven to get my hair cut then stop at Safeway for scripts.  Then home for lunch. Started stitching and was interrupted several times.  The we went get the piroshki. Back for 45 minutes then time to take the  dogs.  Then kitchen chores to get ready to go to game night.  Then home. Steve had ants in his pant today for sure.  

Tuesday August 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

I was woken up at 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then made reservations at Tahoe Valley and appointment at new doctor.  Then stitching till it was time for bowling.   Did much better today.  74-91-88. Something like that.  Julia and Fred invited us to dinner at Lido Mexico.  Fred's Golfing buddies were there. 7 os for a nice dinner.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Monday August 4, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Woke up and got up at 6. Dreading doctor appointment.   Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Then steve took off to have the tires checked. He brought home donuts and Breakfast sandwiches from Bosa's. Took the dogs early to dog park.  Stitching until time to leave for the doctor's where I got some more pills including a blood pressure pill which I will discuss with Dr. Patel.  Then home for stitching and TV.  Dinner.  Etc etc. 

Sunday August 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Gotvup late this morning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked on the play books. Then stitching and laundry the rest of the day.  Very hot.  4 loads washed folded and put away.   Dinner. More TV and stitching.  

Saturday August 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Up at 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked on playbooks in the craftroom.  Prepped an on going project the chicken.  Finished April.  Started on checken. Stitching and TV  the rest of the day.  Bingo. Steve called. I won one. Home for more stitching.   

Friday August 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up early as Sreve took the truck to Safelite in Prescott to have the windshield replaced.  We had to pay since it did not meet the deductible.  I stayed here and piddled around. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Made the potato salad for dinner. Did not go to the First Friday ladies luncheon.  I see that Colleen and Christine went.  Colleen can go for Christine but not with  me.  I am so done with that relationship.   Stitching and TV till it was time to go to Scott and Sally Joe's for BBQ ribs.  It was wonderful..   Then home for bedtime routine. 

Thursday July 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey, AZ

 Got up about 730.  Breakfast chores and part of a crossword. Steve wantedvbacon and eggs soni cooked them for him.  Then worked on the playbook.  Then stitched until about 2:30.  Off to Safeway.   Home to put it away. Cooked the potatoes for tomorrow.   Stitched dinner , done for the day. 

Wednesday July 30, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked on playbook for football pool. Stitched the rest of the day.  Quick dinner. Practiced playing Mahjong with Fred Julia  Christine and Allen.  

Tuesday July 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up before 7! Breakfast, chores and crosswords.  Then I got up and dusted as planned.  Then stitching till it was time to go bowling . Did terrible again.  Not sure what I am doing wrong. Then Steve was in crisis over Glenda's birthday card.  Got it made and mailed. Then home for stitching,  cartride and dinner.  Very hot here.

Monday, July 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey

 We got about 6:45. Coffee crackers and chores. Crosswords. Steve took the dogs for a,walk Left here about 9:30. Off to Bosa for breakfast sandwich.  Had bacon in stead of sausage.  Steve gave the order wrong.  Went to the doctor in Prescott.  All OK.  Come back in a year.  Sampsell asked if we were coming over for ribs on Wednesday.  First I heard of it .  We had plans so they changed it. Not sure how that happened.  Maybe we were no supposed to come?. Then hit Walmart.  Came back put away groceries. Stitched a bit. Then went to Sakura fir hibachi dinner. It was great. About 22 people.  Three hibachi stands going.  It was great.  Home for TV and stitching.