It's been the windiest week we've ever seen. Too bad I didn't take any pictures. It wasn't as if there were sand storms, or palm trees touching the ground. It was the incessant noise as the wind blew day and night creating an atmosphere that for hubby was not an inducement for a good sleep.
The wind has finally died down and the constant rocking has stopped. We were able to get some work done around the rig today. I vacuumed, folexed the spots on the carpet, washed the floor, and did two loads of laundry. I even managed to iron some of the shirts that came out quite wrinkled from the park's dryers. Hubby found some trailer stabilizers and it sure makes a difference when we walk around in here. We are still looking for a few things. We would like to buy a ladder that is at least six feet high. Having a ladder will help us keep the rig cleaner. We will be able to easily reach the windows for cleaning. We also want to obtain sun screens for the windows. We hope to find a dealer in Quartzsite, Yuma or Mesa. These towns have huge flea markets where a person can find just about anything for a motorhome. Oh yes, I'm still hoping to find some reasonably priced zero gravity lounge chairs. I saw them in Salmon Arm at the camping store and they were $165.00 each. They've also been for sale at Wal-Mart and some big box hardware stores for about $45.00 (in Canada). I'm hoping for a good deal on two of them and maybe a nice director chair with a little table attached. Only time will tell if we can find them.
It's great to have the car to tow. What freedom; I even drove it to town one day. It's a bit awkward for me as many of you know that I am vertically challenged and have to sit with my chest resting on the steering wheel to reach the pedals; but I did manage to get around without stalling the vehicle. I must admit that I haven't driven a standard shift vehicle since my first vehicle I ever owned. A green Ford Cortina I bought from the used car department where I worked when I lived in Vancouver. That poor car. I'm surprised I never needed a new clutch. I did need a new distributor cap, but that is another story.
In case I didn't mention it, we are back at the Caliente Springs RV resort in Desert Hot Springs. There are very few rigs in here as it is early in the season for the snowbirds. We never got to meet anyone really; even the home owners are not all here yet. I never even took advantage of the pools this time. Mike of course, was in the hot pool in the evenings, and they have a pretty well stocked library that we both used.
Tomorrow comes too soon.
Take care friends,
Holoidays on holiday
Hi Outlaws... We found a great park around the Tucson area and have paid for 3 months. Love it here!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it was windy during your entire stay in Desert Hot Springs. One night of wind was enough for us. We were out of there by 7 the next morning. The park we stayed at was really cramped with tons of ugly old park models in it - and they didn't even honour the Passport America price. Dave and I are both writing bad reviews about them on the RV park review forum and I'm also writing an email to the GM of the resort and sending it to Passport America as well.
What day are you crossing the Mex border? I have about 3000 pesos I wanted give you since we won't use them this year but I don't think we'l be seeing you before you cross... unless you're near Tucson.