December 7, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

We forgot to go to the parade of lights downtown today.  Doubt Steve's  back would take it.  We didn't go to the craft fair and weenie roast.  I got up just before 8 and made Steve sausage and eggs.  Then I made doggie bisquits.  Then sewing and carving. I cut and sewed  most of the day.  About 2 1 walked over to the sewing room with Betty.  I took some of Betty's giveaways.   Then we went over to Sandy and we all decided to go out for breakfast.  We took a Teryx ride to the mailbox.  We finally got rid of that evil carpet in the back.  Then back to sewing.  Walk the dogs, feed the dogs, make dinner, eat dinner, dishes finally TV time. 

December 6, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

Another fun day at Casa Grande.   We got up leisurely and had breakfast.   Steve said his back was better.  Did morning  chores then we took a tour in the Teryx to check the mail.  Steve chatted with Don Brooks and Dave and Tina Howard.  Back at the houe I started to sew' Steve carved. 
Then Steve irritated his back again. I searched for his back brace. We ate lunch. I started to sew again.  Betty called to get approval on some material but my phone wasn't working.   Fortunately she called Steve.  Then she called again to see if I wanted to go to JoAnn's.   Which of course I did.  So we took off and and had a great time shopping.  We went to Fry's for a few groceries.   Back home for sewing .  We made ribs in the instapot.   I forgot to put in liquid so we had a couple of stumble steps.  But they turned out great.  I did the dishes the we went back to check the mail.  Sandy and Alan were back from their trip from hell.  We stopped and visited them then hit the dog park. Finally TV and games before we tucked in for the night.

December 5, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

I set the alarm for 7 and Steve made sure I was up and on the move. About 7:30 I heard some loud noises.  It turned out to be somebody cutting down a large tree about 2 spaces down the road.  They had it done and entirely gone in about 45 minutes.  Guess they were worried about  trees coming down if there is another storm.   They lost two and  took out a park model in the last storm we had.  We took our first ATV trip of the season this morning.   We were supposed to be down by the laundry by 9.  We left here at 8:20.  There were 12 units as our backdoor neighbor Kevin and Joan from Windsor called them.  I was the only woman but Steve wanted the company.  I wanted to take the tour of Casa Grande Mountain.   Some people like us drove their ATV the 3 Miles  to the parking lot and rendezvous spot. On guy who was trailering his unit somehow got lost and we waited about 15 minutes  before we took off.  Apparently the last big rain we had washed a lot of dirt away.  Some places were pretty rocky and dicey going up the hills.  We are back in the park about noon.  We hustled down to the office to get tickets for the Christmas eve soup supper  and the trip to the Caywood cotton farm.  Back at the rig I took the dogs to the dog park,  fixed some lunch and  started sewing while Steve dumped, polished the motorcycle and we lowered the back patio. Took a Teryz ride then back to sewing.  Finally I fixed leftovers for dinner.  Dishes and finished off the evening with TV. 

December 4, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

Well today was a fun day.  Steve took the truck to get it serviced at the Ford dealership.   Betty picked me up and we headed over to JoAnn's and spent almost 2 hours .  Still have to make more trips for quilts for a couple more grandkids.  Then we went to the dollar store.  Really nice store.  Big and well stocked.  Finally we fought the crowds at Fry's.   Senior day 10% discount on groceries.   As the time progressed Betty's energy diminished.   So she dropped me off and went home for a three hour nap. I walked the dogs then we took the recycling to Don Morris  and filled up our water jug .  Lunch then more sewing and carving.  We ate a simple  dinner then Steve and I had a fun but not profitable time at Bingo. Despite breaking open a double yolker egg we did not win any money.
Home for dishes and TV.

December 3, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

It was a red letter day.  I cleaned the house from stem to stern. I vacuumed in the she shed and cleaned the back bathroom.   Swept the main cabin and mopped.  Mopped the bathroom  then dust mopped the bedroom.  All while Steve was at the Dentist.  We took a Teryx ride and checked the mail.  We got a seat for the Gaslight theater.   Came back for lunch.  Betty  called and asked me to walk to the office.  I wanted to pay for the theater which I needed to drop off at the office.  I jumped in the Teryx and off I went.  Betty bought her tickets then we went to the office. We stood and waited for a couple of minutes.  When they finished and were walking out I recognized them as Mike and Colleen Ford.   We hugged then chatted for awhile.  Betty and I went in the Library and then took a tour of the park where the tree fell.  Then I took her home.  Mike and Colleen were chatting with Steve.  After they left o fussed with the potholders I am in the process of making.  About 4:15:we left the dogs and did Taco Tuesday with Dorothy and Richard and Janer and John.  We sat there until 6 laughing and chatting.   Then home to feed and walk the dogs.   Finally it was time to relax with the TV and the phone. 

December 2, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

Well the washers and waxers came a few minutes after 8.  There was about 5 guys working on the trailer.  The dogs especially Sophie didn't like all the noise.  I sewed while they were working on the trailer.  They finished about 11:30.  We put the yard back together.   Then we ate lunch and Steve walked the dogs.  Then we went in search of a new park.  We checked out the two other Encore parks in the area.  There were not as high quality  as Fiesta Grande but cost more.  They didn' t have as many activities.   They didn't seem as well organized.  Things are changing here at Fiesta.   The thousand trails discount may disappear.  We made a stop at Safeway then home. 
We decided to put the dog run up and Hazel was anxious to get out and enjoy the run.  Sophie did not want to come in.  Then we took our daily cart ride.  We ate leftovers for dinner.  The chicken and rice dish was better tonight.   The chicken was tough.  Better to use thighs I think.  Dishes and TV to finish off the night.

December 1, 2019 Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

It is a new month! I got up early with help of the Alarm.  Got ready and we went out to Breakfast in Arizona City at the Iron Skillet.  It was pretty good.  We talked to a trucker while we ate breakfast.   Then we jumped in the car and drove down Jimmy Kerr Blvd to check out Eloy.  Back to house.  I did some more cutting out of potholders.   Why I am making so many I will  never know.  They make nice  breas and butter gifts.  I love matching the fabrics. 
I got ready and took the rest of the laundry down to wash.  It took a little over 2 hours.  I guess the green machine was spotted by Larry while I was there, then heard by Betty as I passed by on the way home.  We are parked by a big new Momentum.
I started sewing as soon as i got back.  Steve took off on a motorcycle  ride to check out the Walmart in Coolidge. 
When he came back we BBQ'ed chicken thighs.   We took the Teryx out and checked out the Christmas lights in the park.  I pulled some fabric out as i needed to recut some of  5" squares.    Then after putting away my clean clothes the dogs and I watched TV, ate ice cream and just chilled.
Tomorrow the rig gets washed and waxed.  Then we can start decorating .  Put out the dog pen which i know the dogs are looking forward to and i am looking forward to putting some things under the bed.