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

 Well this month is done.  We got up about 7,:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then about 10 we set off on errands. First we stopped at the hospital to drop off something for Steve's appointment on the 13th with the cardiologist.   Then builder's first source.  Then Hobby Lobby  for beads.  Walmart and Lowe's.  The we tried Cane's chicken . We have decided Popeyes is the one for takeout chicken.  Finally ace hardware.   Then home for lunch and unloading and putting away.   Finally it wasvtime to stitch.  Afternoon cart ride.  We snacked for supper.  More stitching and TV to finish tge night.

Thursday January 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got at 8:45 this morning.  Breakfast and chores. Steve went to carving.  I worked in the quilt room and piddled around the house till 1 pm. Stitched the rest of the day or night.. dog park run.  Sunny but cold.  .  Stayed up till 2 am reading.  

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

 Another quiet snow day at home. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Lounged in my mammies till 11:30. Woke up to snow. Worked in the quilt room . Then stitched the rest of the day.  Finished Autumn Love piece finally. Started in September but had houses to finish.  My largest piece.  Organized some thread.  Afternoon cart ride

Tuesday January 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We sell in this morning.  Got up about 8:30. Steve wanted eggs for breakfast  so after coffee and crackers I scrambled eggs and made english muffins.  I got dressed about 8:30. Washed folded and put away 3 loads of laundry.  Stitched most of the day. Steve started a puzzle . Snowed a tiny bit.  Still recouping from the trip and tge off load of the trailer.   Quiet Day here.

Monday, January 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up and at em by 7. I actually woke up before Steve. Breakfast, chores . We got ready to hit the road.  We were on the road by 10. It was sunny in C G. Cloudy by the time we reached Anthem.   Snowing in Dewey. We arrived with no delays at one. We unloaded the trailer by 2:30. LaWanda called to let us know that Alan had a stroke couple of weeks ago. Is in the hospital recovering slowly.   Of course we could not leave to trailer out front overnight some took it over to storage and parked the truck. Then a dog park run.  I put most everything away . Stevecwent over to storage to get the dog food I left in the trailer. He put the tire covers on and winterized the trailer.  Dinner was left over pizza. Stitching and TV.   Pooped.

Sunday January 26, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Our trip is over.we got uo about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores. I worked crosswords till it was time to go fill up the truck. We dropped by to see Alan. He was asleep when we got there. Stayed for about 5 minutes then off to get gas and pick up a pizza.  Then football and stitching the rest of the day. We snacked foe dinner much to Steve's dismay.  Did a dog park trip.  Put more stuff away. Hopefully we will get home before the snow.

Saturday January 25, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Our time here draws to a close.  We had a great time here but I am ready to go home to relax.  We got up about 7:30.  Coffee and a Donut.  At 9:30 we went to Betty's for French toast and sausages. Then Betty and I went overvto the quilt room to cut the final fabric for our fabulous house wall hanging.  I decided not to do any more sewing. I came home and cleaned up the she shed. Then more stitching,  dog park rides,  Steve BBQ'ed the tri-tip. At 5 we went to Betty's for dinner. Two games of pegs and jokers. Ice cream all around. Then home for TV and stitching.   One more day of football and we are headed home.  

Friday January 24, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande

Hot up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Got ready for Betty to pick me up and headed over to JoAnn's  for batting  and backing.  Back to Betty's for ironing.  She brought me home and visited for while. Then off to the dog park. Then off to get  our pedicures. At 2 we met up at Dairy Queen to celebrate Betty's birthday. Back home  drop off Suzanne. Then stitching and TV for the rest of the night . 

Thursday January 23. 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up at 8, breakfast and chores. Betty came at 10, we quilted til 3.  We got the blocks but together. Had our Docs call around noon. Seems the results were ok. No new meds. Really tired today. Looking forward to going home for a rest.  Dog park ride. Dinner. TV and stitching the rest of the day.  

Wednesday January 22, 2025. Fiesta Grand RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Gotcup about 7 breakfast and chores. Betty picked me up at 9:15 for our haircuts with Shelly.  Then over to JoAnn's.  Steve washed the screens in the trailer windows. Came back and we went over to Creative cafe for Betty's birthday lunch.   Came back and I grabbed a load of clothes to put in Betty's washer. We stitched while we waited for the laundry to finish.  Came home and put away the laundry.  Snack and off to bingo.  No wins for us.  Then home for TV and bed.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Another fun day in casa Grande. I woke up at 5:30 and decided to stay awake since Steve had the alarm set  for 6 as Connie was coming to wash and wax the rig.  She got here about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores. Betty came at 9 :30.  We sewed until 11:30.  The we parted til 1. Steve went to carving.  Then Larry picked us up . Took us to Sandy's. They installed a light fixtures and after lunch a coat rack.   The light fixture took about an hour. Sandy and Alan's daughters now  realize that he is not going to recover.  It is just a matter of time.  Sandy has her procedure tomorrow.   Prayers  to a successful one.  Sandy took us out to lunch. Then after installing the coat rack Larry dropped us at the house for a short break where we pottied the dogs and fed them. Then we all dogs included went to Betty's for games and dessert that she made.  Finally came home for TV and stitching. 

Monday January 20, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up on the early side. Went to breakfast at Bosa Donuts, then over to Walmart to pick up a few necessities.  Back home to watch the inauguration of Trump and Vance.   Betty came  at eleven no 11 and we sewed till about 4.  Betty and I didca dog park run. Then Steve and I did one at 4:30. I made  BLATs for dinner.  TV and stitching to finish tge night.

Sunday, January 19, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up about 7. Coffee and chores. Betty and Larry picked us up for Breakfast in Arizona City at Golden 9. It was OK. Nothing special.  Then home. Betty and I sewed in the "she shed " till 12:45. Took the dogs to the dog park then dropped Betty off at home.  Stitching and football the rest of the day.  Pigs in the blanket the rest of the night.

Saturday January 18, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores.  Got ready for Betty. She came at 9:30. We went to Michael's.  Steve took Don Morris to see Alan.  Then home to sew til 2. She went home to watch the game.  We watched it here.  Then dog park and dinner. Then football  and stitching til bedtime. 

Friday, January 17, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 8, fixed Steve steak and eggs for Breakfast.  Betty texted me that she wasn't feeling well so I worked in the quilt room till it  was  time to go to chilis.  Steve worked on repairing the hose to the propane tank.   He went all over town trying to find tge proper hose.  At three Betty and Larry picked us up to go to chilis.  I finally got to meet Sandy 's daughter  cheryl.  We had a really great visit. Alan's daughter Christin and Lisa were there as well.  We were home about 5:30. Then dog park and we were in for the night.  

Thursday, January 16, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 715. Made coffee that I forgot to make the night before.  Breakfast and chores. Steve went to carving. Betty came at 9:30. We took a jaunt over to JoAnn's.  Got some fabric we needed. Thencwe sewed til about three.   Then steve and I jumped in truck and went to Safeway.   Then home to put it away.  Drove around the Park.  Home for dinner. Finally got the oven started. Waitedvtil it got hot only to find out were out of propane.  Then after dinner I finished the Tutor house. Dishes and bed.

Wednesday January 15. 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up about 7. Breakfast and chores.  I gor tight to work on stitching trying to finish the Tudor house.  About 2 we wentvto visit the Heebner's.   Shirley was hospitalized because he legs were swollen.  Then we came home and had an early dinnerso we could go to Bingo.  No bingo for out table. Then home for more stitching.  Did not get it finished.

Tuesday January 14, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande, AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast and chores.  Berry came about 9:30 Steve went to carving. Betty and worked on out quilt.   We all had lunch.  Larry came by to chat with Steve.  Betty went home just before 3. They picked us up. We went to visit Alan in his group home. His two daughters were there. Cristina and Lisa.  Sandy was there as well.  Then offvto Burro's for wonderful Pizza.  Then home to feed and potty the dogs.  TV the rest of the night.

Monday, January 13, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got about 7. Or should I say Steve woke me up at 7. Breakfast and chores. Then we started loading the trailer with the final items.  Mostly food and freezer things.  Since Steve was told about his faulty valve he has to take it now.  Wink wink.   Wevtook off about 10:45.  We drove straight thru til we reached the rest stop 10 miles from Casa Grande. Arrived at Fiesta Grande about 1:15. Registered.  Got set in the space. 520 on Taco. Betty stopped by. So did Ben and Darlene.  The we continued to set up.   Steve was being a real asshole . He left the shower on which soaked everything I had in the laundry basket.  Put tgecrugs outside to dry.  Betty let me put the rest which included my Pj's in her washer and dryer. I did some cleaning. Went for a cart ride.  Then dog park. Picked up laundry.   Came home for football and dinner and stitching. 

Sunday, January 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We about ready to take off. We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. Started laundry.  Stitched like mad. Steve did some prep work on the trailer. About 4 we went to get the trailer and bring it over here. We loaded most everything but tge food and last minute stuff.  Then football stitching and dinner.

Saturday, January 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up about 7:45. Coffee and a biscuits.  Chores.  Then Steve and I went out for breakfast at Maggie's Kitchen.  A little 8 year old waited on us. So cute.  Stopped at Safeway to get scripts then home.  Packed a few things  got some stitching in before it was time for bingo.  We have developed a huge group of friends.   We are so happy to be a part of the group. Steve won another half. Nothing for me.  Football and stitching to finish the night.

Friday January 10, 2025 ,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up on the late side. Steve slept till 8. Breakfast and chores.  Then Steve decided he needed to get Scott and fishing pole out of the cargo trailer.  Dabbers out of the regular trailer. Took him an hour and a half to get back. I was so worried that I called him to see if he was OK.  Then we were off on errands. First Steve got a hair cut at great clips. I went to Walmart.  Then tractor supply for dog food.  Then the dogs got their nails trimmed at Yvonne's.   Finally I went to Safeway to pick up prescriptions but the line was so long we denied to wait till tomorrow.   Then home for lunch, stitching TV and dog care.  At 5 we left for Bingo at the American Legion in Dewey Humbolt.  It was fun but glad to get back to the dogs.

Thursday January 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up early. No breakfast or coffee as we had to fast before labs at the doc's office. Guess we will last another year.  Steve has to have his summer checked out at the cardiologist.   Did not recommend a flu shot for me as they had only one shot and they did not want the bells palsy to return. Really liked the PA we had.   Then we went out for breakfast at Mama's.  Came home so Steve could brush his teeth.   He was off to the dentist to have is crowns put on.  Home for a few hours till it was time to pick up Layay and Howard for Super club. Went to Vincenzo for yummy food in downtown Prescott.  Really good food.  Home for TV and bed.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:45, breakfast and chores. Got dressed and out the door to Costco.  Hearing aids cleaned. Then Fry's.   Home to unpack and stitching.  Cart ride. Tried churches chicken. We decided not as good as Popeyes.  Steve and I are headed for blows on the TV issue again.  Headed back to the bedroom.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Stitched for awhile. Karen Lindley tge wanna be travel agent helped us get our airline tickets for the cruise.  Then we had a bite and at 12:30 we headed over to pick them up for bowling. There were 10 us. I had my finger holes adjusted. Dropped off the Lindley 's. I guess we are playing bingo Friday night.  Then cart ride and dinner. TV and stitching to finish the night.

Monday, January 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up around 8. Breakfast and chores.  Worked in the craft room till almost 11. Sat down finally to watch a program and in comes Steve.  Lunch. Fussed with TV.   Then he goes out again . Turn on program and Jeanne Baker friend and  dog sitter comes over. We went to the dog park and mail box. Dinner. Steve turned on a terrible movie.  Very frustrating day.   Time to recharge and redo.  

Sunday January 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores.  Pretty  cold outside. Finished my floss inventory.  Two loads of laundry.  Stitching and football all day.   Cart ride.  Sneakers old same old.  

Saturday January 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. Craft room. Steve intarsia. Royce came over to hang with Steve.  Tried to make airline reservations.  Called Karen to get expert advice. She will come on Tuesday to help us.  Then dinner and card bingo. Steve won a half and I won a whole.  

Friday January 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. Worked in the craft room. Steve did intarsia.  Then stitching and TV  till it was time to go to Ginette's party at 6. I made sausage cheese balls and smokies in a blanket.  Nice part. Quite a few people. We left at 8:15. Very nice.  Then home for bedtime routine. 

Thursday January 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8.  Breakfast and chores.  Steve c went out to work on intarsia and I worked on my floss stash.  Decided to go thru the ornaments and put away my Christmas floral arrangement.   Satcdown to stitch and Steve was ready to go to storage to get the rest of the Christmas boxes. So we put away Christmas for the next 4 hours. We were pooped. I talked Steve into waiting til tomorrow to take it back to storage.  Car is loaded and ready to go.  Cartride and dinner. Finally TV and stitching.  Ugh. 

Wednesday January 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ,

 First day of the New year.  We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. I got to go in the craftroom and Steve worked on his intarsia project.  Then football and stitching the rest of the day.  Cartride.  Steak in the ninja for dinner.  It was yummy.  More TV and stitching.