Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sunday February 15, 2926,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got to sleep in this morning. 8:40!! Breakfast chores and a crossword. Short stint in the craftroom  still putting things away.  Then stitching.  Finished strippers one and two.  The started my first roundabout.  Colleen came over around 3:30 for an hour to catch up.  Stitched and watched TV rest of day and night.



Saturday, February 14, 2026

Saturday February 14, 2026,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Valentine's Day 2026. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Short time in the craftroom.  Then TV and stitching all day. Quiet Day at home.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Then I put away most of my fabric and emptied the tub.  Steve went to a seminar in the park. Then I stitched and Steve did the taxes. We ran to Fry's to pick up some wings for game night. Pottied the dogs and picked up the mail. Then over to Linda's for game night.   We played Yatzee. Then home for TV.  Steve brought us candy for Valentine's.  Won the first round in LCR!!


Thursday, February 12, 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Left for the Dentist me for a cavity. Steve had some work on a crown. Then we stopped at the dog park on Willow Creek . Then home. Then stitching and TV the rest of day. Rain the forcast.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wednesday February 11, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotvup about 7:45. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Got laundry started.  4 loads washed folded and put away. Washed the sheets and Steve made the bed. Stitched the rest of the day . Made dirty rice for dinner. Ugh.


Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Tuesday February 10, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and no crosswords.  Out the door by 8:45 to a farewell Breakfast with the Reutzels. Then a car wash and home. Worked a couple of hours organizing the craftroom.  More tomorrow.  Then stitching. Finally finished the Koala.  TV till bedtime. 



Monday, February 9, 2026

Monday February 9, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Steve was up moving around about 6:30.i got up at 7ish.  Breakfast chores and crossword. Dressed and went to pick up Reutzel's at 9:30. Took them to Zeke's for a nice breakfast.  Then toured Prescott and whiskey row. Sat on a bench while they went to some shops.  Then over to Jerome to Cottonwood and Sedona.  They wanted to go to the Harley store. Steve and I sat in the car. Harley  was closed.  Then we drove thru Flagstaff and Williams.   Early dinner at Gabby's Rustic eats in chino valley.  Dropped them off at the hotel around 6:30.  Pooped.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sunday, February 8, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Sent Betty some patterns she was missing. Then we vacuumed and dusted. Steve vacuumed the carpet so much I was surprised there was some left.  We moved all the furniture.  Then I sat down to stitch. Made egg and chicken  salad sandwiches. Our guests finally arrived about 4:30. Rosalba and I had lots of catching up to do so we missed most of the game. Seahawks won the Super Bowl.  We had lots of food.  They wanted it all.  Sliders were great.  They left about 10.  Then I played catchup.  In bed at 10:30.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Saturday February 7, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and t crosswords.  Went in the craftroom ans printed the balance of my patterns.  The made sure I had them all.  Then came out and made dip, sliders and the cheese cake. Then stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Ready for company  tomorrow.  Will vacuum and dust in the am.

Friday, February 6, 2026

Friday February 6, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Today was a very frustrating day.  Nothing seemed to go right.  Sophie woke us up about 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We left for Costco at 8:55. Stopped to drop off stuff at Stones.  Then picked up dog food at Tractor. Gas. Steve bought new glasses at Costco.  I spent a small fortune while he gormt is glasses ordered.  Then Safeway.  Home by eleven.  Got February house set up. Rearranged the floral arrangement   Decided I didn't like the blue flowers and put the brown ones back in.  Tried printing my patterns but the email wouldn't go thru.  It did later but not before I took screen shots of all the new ones. Now hopefully I won't need them. Got a little bit of stitching done.  So much work to be done in the craft room.  Then we went tovGame night and our group. Played Scattagories.  We had a great time.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores crosswords. Headed out to the grocery store Walmart about 10. Replenished the larder. Back about 11:30. Put it all away.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Wednesday February 4, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We were up early as we left all the pills in trailer.  He was anxious to get them so he was over there by about 8:30 to get them.  We hung out here tllit was time to go to mt Dentist appointment.  I was able to get several loads of clothes done.  6 all together.   Steve is happy to have clean clothes again.  Went to the dentist for an hour appointment.  Steve got a hair.   Car wash then home. More washing.  Finally got to stitch.   Getting back to normal now.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Tuesday February 3, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up atvthe crack of dawn. About 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we broke down and got ready to go. I went over to see Betty one last time.  Then we put the cart in and hooked up and left about 10:20.  Drove home stopping at the rest area at Sunset point for a much needed potty break. The dogs were very happy to be home. Unloaded the trailer  put it and the truck in storage . Dog park run.  90% of the stuff is put away in the house.  Quick dinner. Stitched thecrestbof the night.

  

Monday, February 2, 2026

Monday February 2, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Last day here. Ready to go home.  Up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we started breaking camp and purging the trailer. We are pretty ready to off load. Brought just the right amount of stuff.  Betty told us they were selling hot dogs at the ballroom so we headed down to get one.  We have both been cranky today.  TV and stitching all afternoon and evening.  

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sunday February 1, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We were up around  6:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Went with Bett B and Karry to Breakfast at the Golden Nine. Came home. Betty came for one last stitching session.  She left at quarter to 2. Then we went over to Heebner's for our last visit. Home about three. Dog park ride . Stitching and TV the rest of the night.  Tomorrow we pack to go home.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Saturday January 31, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Cooked sausage and eggs.  Then stitched.   Supposed to go to Betty's at 3:30 but instead we me Sandy and Cheryl at McMashers for drinks.  Got back at 3:30 . Fed the dogs then ran to the dog park. Then over to Betty's to play Mexican train.  Pizza and ice cream.   Then home for bedtime routine. 

Friday, January 30, 2026

Friday January 30, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Our vacancies about done. I am ready to go home.  Got up about 7. Before Steve. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got off at 10 for our pedicures.  The big 5 and the car wash.  Home. Betty came about 12:30 with chili for Steve. Betty and I stitched in the back till 4 . Then dog park , stitching  TV and dinner.   

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thursday January 29, 2026 , Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Betty picked me up at 11. Dropped Larry at the tire place. Then Hobby Lobby,  Allison, finally Fry's.   Finally home about 1:30. Trailer got washed and waxed. Looks great.  Hung out at the trailer  the rest of the day.  Stitched.   Getting closer to done.  Another week most likely.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got woke up at 10 to 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Betty picked me up at 9:10.  Then off to Sandy's . Watched tge girls get their hair cut. Then we played 5 crowns.  I won. Sandy's home health care person came over. It was agonizing slow. We got back about 2:30. Steve picked up Don Morris and they went to see Alan Clark.  They went out for Mexican food for lunch.  Came home and stitched for about an hour. Quick dinner of grilled cheese sandwiches.  Then off to Bingo where Betty got one bingo.  Home for brmed time.


Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 I set my alarm fir 6:30 and got up. Sophie had tummy troubles in the early part of the morning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I loaded up the laundry and headed over to Betty's.  Got the laundry started and headed over to Hobby Lobby . Then dog food at Tractor and checked out Aldi's. The home and finished out our project. Ran short on wahers so over we went to Home Depot. Took things over to the trailer  ao there would be less to carry home.  Folded more clothes. Finished our project.   Took a rest and we were off to the Airport Cafe for Taco Tuesday.   It was yummy. Took a ride to the dog park. Then around the Park and saw Pat Dietrich. I guess she has cancer but actually look quite well.  Then home for TV and stitching. 


Monday, January 26, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up atc8 but Sophie kept us up barking and whining from 3 to 5. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  At 11 the Heebners picked us up and we went to Creative Cafe for an early lunch. As soon as they set waters on the table Shirley knocked her water glass. Water everywhere. Then after they dropped us at home we took the cart to their place for cards.  Came home at 3:30. Dog park . Betty was waiting for us when we got here so we could finish up our craft project.   Quick dinner and then TV and stitching for the rest of the night.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Sunday January 25, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up about 6:30 ish.  Coffee and biquit, chores and crosswords.   Then Larry and Betty picked us up at 8:30 for Breakfast at the Golden 9 in Arizona City. About 15 minutes from here. Dropped us back here about 10. Betty and I worked in the "she shed" until it wasvtime for football.   She left and the itcwas football and stitching thecrest of the night. 


Saturday, January 24, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Betty picked me up at 9:30 and we headed out to Hobby Lobby. An hour and a half later we were on our way. Stopped at the Bagel house for bagels and smear.  Then home to cut all the fabric and. Then over to Betty 's to do all the sewing. Then finally home for some stitching and phone games.  Dinner and dog park. Then over to Betty's for pegs and jokers.   And ice cream.   What an activity rush.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Friday January 23, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Sophie has tummy troubles. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Betty came over about 9:30.  We worked until about 3. Dog park then we went to the Angry Crab for dinner.  Then home where I got caught up on games and misc. Then stitching till bedtime.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Thursday January 22, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 We got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Sandy called us to comer to Alan's about 10:45. He actually looked pretty good. He had just gotten a hair cut from his friend Dave. Then we headed out to have lunch at a nearby Bistro.  Sandy conned a ride with us. We went out to see Fred and Julia 's old place.   Then we went to Sandy's to potty her dog. We dropped our dogs at the rig.  Then off to Dairy Queen for Betty's birthday ice cream.  Yummy. We sat outside while all the traffic went by.   Then took Sandy home. Finally home trip to the dog park.  Then TV and stitching.   

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Wednesday January 21, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got woke up about 7.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I got busy and cleaned the rig. Mopped floors. Better than it was.  Took a cart ride tocdeliver something to the office. Ran into some friends.  Then Betty picked me up. Came to the wrong Momentum. Then we were off to Creative cafe  for lunch with Sandy. Dropped Sandy at home then back to the rig.  Watched TV.  Then a quick dinner before we picked up Betty for Bingo. I won $88. On the first Blackout.  Hurray  for me. 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tuesday January 20, 2026, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up at 7. Breakfast chores crosswords then we finished our packing and we off on schedule at 10.  Drove thru Phoenix.  Traffic jam around Riggs road.  Stopped for a potty break.  Arrived right at 1 pm. Then Steve went into Bizarro mode.  Not sure what set him off.  Met Betty and Larry and their side kick Sandy at McMashers for an early dinner.  It was yummy.  Then a quick stop at Fry's and home to  go to the dog park and fed the dogs. Very quiet evening.  TV and stitching to complete the night.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Monday January 19, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we went to the bank and car wash.  Home to stitch and watch TV.   About 2 we went and got the trailer. Loaded what we could and did the dog park run.  Then football and stitching the rest ofvthe day.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Sunday January 18, 2026,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woken up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Got laundry started. Did some packing.  4 loads washed dried and prepped for packing.  Then football and stitching the rest of the day. Steve went to the trailer then picked up a script at Safeway.   Are we in a rut or what?

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Saturday January 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Read till 1 am. Got up at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I made the meatloaf for dinner. Did a Safeway run and then it was stitching and football the restvof the night.  

Friday, January 16, 2026

Friday January 16, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 6:15. Stayed up . Played on my phone till about 7:30. While Steve was getting ready. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Printed some patterns.  Then stitching till itxwas time to take the dogs to the vet. Stopped at the copy store. Home. Triedcto sort out the mess Steve made at the Discover personal loan.   Will sort it out Monday or Tuesday.   Finally dinner and more stitching.    Hope tge Nuriva Steve is taking works!!

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Thursday January 15, 2026, Orchard RanchHomeDeweyAZ-

P Got up at 8:30.  Breakfast chores crosswords and pills prepped a new stitch.  Then tv and stitching.  Steve had a dental appointment.  He got home about 4. Continued stitching.  Finished Page 2 ofvtge book lady.



Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at our new normal between 7:30 and 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then it was stitching and TV.  Steve took the truck for washing and get propane.   Then he vaccuumed it out. About 2we took a load of stuff to the trailer and made the bed. Home . I made the porch chop and mushroom soup recipe as planned.  Turned out OK.  Have a couple of meals left over.  Stitched the rest of the night.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Tuesday January 13, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We werevup aroundc8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Printed some things and wecere out the door and on the way to the dentist.  Took almost 2 hours there. Stopped at Big 5 for Steve's shoes.  The Prescott meats where beef and Gold were the same price.   Then home. Late lunch. Stitching and TV the rest of the night.  Leftover Chinese for dinner.  

Monday, January 12, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

I got up really late. 8:30!. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went over to the.    Trailer . Cleaned out the dishwasher and vacuumed the carpet and floors.  Then stitched for a couple of hours till it was time to head out on errands.   We stopped at Ace to stock up on Sophie's toys.  Then car wash, Walmart in Prescott.  I got a hair cut. Picked up Dinner at Panda Express and headed home. Football and stitching the rest of
the night.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up really late.  8:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I was able to get my patterns printed.  Then it was time for football and stitching.  All the rest of the day.  Leftovers for dinner.  Restful day.  Packed and ready to go to Casa Grande.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Saturday January 10, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up late since we stayed up till midnight. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Started laundry . 4 loads washed and folded and put away.  Stitching and football all day except for folding clothes.  Worked in the craftroom a little. Talked to Stephanie a little.  Sounded pretty good.  I hope she gets it together. 

Friday January 9, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   I finally finished the cardinal!  Picked up the book lady and went back to work on her. Hung out around the house to watch the Oregon Ducks  loose by a mile. Very sad.   



Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thursday January 8, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Steve was up at the crack of dawn. So I got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitching and TV.  Snow showers this afternoon.  Fred came over to collect his winnings. Then at 5:45 we went to Ginnette's for game night and finger foods buffet.  Funny night.  We played pegs and jokers.   Like this group.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Steve still in bed.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We hung out in the house tillc11:30 then off to get the dogs' nails trimmed.  Then copy store.  Have go back as I had them copy the wrong stuff.  Finally Walmart.  Picked up a pizza for dinner.  Then home.   TV and stitching all day.  Rainy.  Steve got crabby after his nap.  Ugh.  

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitched till it was  to get ready for bowling. Stevecwent and got the truck.  Took the old Christmas tree to stones.  Bowled.  9 of us.  57-75 for me.  Then off to get the trailer.  Took it home. Checked it out. Good to have it back.  Parked the truck. The came home to take the dogs.  Finally it was time to settle into sewing and dinner. Back to normal routine.  Steph called to let us know she was on the road to the rehab and has her phone. I hope it sticks this time.

Monday, January 5, 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Went to the craft room. Packed a tub of things i want to take to Casa Grande.   Stephanie called . Must be bored.  Blue compass called to say the rig would be ready.  So will go after  bowling.   Teddy totalled the car today.  What next?   Steve turned grumpy of course.  Watched the sentencing of the case Steve was on the jury for.  Other that that it was stitching and game shows.  I won the overall Football Pool.  Not a good start for 2026.


Sunday, January 4, 2026

Sunday January 4, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I went in the craftroom to print some patterns.   Then it was football and stitching the rest of the day.  Some real nail bites.  Still working on the Cardinal.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Saturday January 3, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 What a busy day.  Got up around 8 as Steve limestone stay up till midnight now.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then the Christmas takedown started., inside and out as well as three loads of laundry.  Inside and laundry done by noon.  Steve finished up by 2.  Heard from Steph.  Then I went to Linda Olinger  for a game night meeting. Getting a little too regimented for me.  Any came home and headed out to the dog park.  The football and stitching the rest of the night.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We were up bout 7:30. Coffee and crackers.  Crossword.  Then at nine we were out the door.  We headed to Prescott to have breakfast at B. Simple on Whiskey Row.  Way too much food. Huge biscuits.  Then off to Plaza bowl.  We bowled two games 83 and 72. Finally off to Costco where who should we run into but Sally Jo and Scott.  She told me about her Melanoma.   Then home to put it awatmy and hit the bathroom.  Stevecwent to get tge boxes so we could start putting Christmas away.  Then stitching and TV until it was time to go to card bingo. Our First on Friday night.  We donated again.

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Thursday January 1, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got around 8. Stayed up to bring in the new year.  Dark and dreary most of the day.  Football and stitching.   Worry about Stephanie.   Always something.   Otherwise not much to report.   Ready to leave the house.  Sick of Football.