Apricity West 5

November 1, 2024 - Friday

Walked, danced, and then went into the Elks for lunch. The usual turkey wrap with no dressing was my choice. It is a lot of veggies and turkey with a little cheese - very good. Cindy, Lu and Roger came over to visit. Our neighbors left today so we had more room to spread out. 

 

My Ring doorbell got a picture of a bear sauntering through my yard in Massachusetts. There is a family across the street near a ledge.

November 2, 2024 - Saturday

Walked with Lu at 8am - later now as there are no classes to go to on Saturday. Later in the day, a Road Runner walked through our site.

Cindy stopped over after a trip into Wickenburg. Glenette was walking by, and she dropped in to visit.

 

November 3, 2024 - Sunday

Weighed in and still on the right path - downward! Took laundry over before our 8am walk - me and Lu. We saw a coyote approaching us on Vagabond, but he ended up crossing through someone’s yard to the next street over, Wandering Way. He looked skinny and mangy. We see scat all over the grounds. 

Well, our microwave/convection oven died once again. Last year it died just before we left for home and then it came on again at the first stop we made. So we tried unplugging from the main post, but no luck. Dang! 

 

November 4, 2024 - Monday 

It was cold and windy for my walk today - 42 degrees wouldn’t feel that bad if the wind wasn’t blowing. Did line dancing and then we went into town for more supplies. I know, it was supposed to last two weeks the last time we went, but there is always something more you need.

 

The HUG group will be playing at a Celebration of Life for Roxie at Coffinger Park. We got the song list and it is 20 songs, half of which we never heard before. So Joanne and I got together this afternoon to at least listen to them. The date is 11/19/24 and there will be music, music, music. Tomorrow is our only rehearsal for this so 🙏! After practicing, Joanne showed me her greenhouse of veggie sprouts. It is hard to get dirt here in the desert - at least dirt worthy of growing. 

Dee came by to visit in late afternoon. 

 

November 5, 2024 - Tuesday

Took my morning walk with more layers of clothes before going into Wickenburg with Denny and Joanne to ukulele practice. We actually made it through the whole song list and it will be ok after 2 more practices. Did more laundry and it warmed up enough to sit outside later in the afternoon. Pat is back from Tucson for several days and Cindy came over. We shared thoughts on healthy food preparation. Rich uses an electric skillet and the microwave to cook our meals, so we don’t use the gas stove (we would have to unhook to fill up - a bit of a pain). So he ordered a small air fryer. Can’t wait to try some WW recipes I have found. 

 

Another beautiful sunset…Cindy’s POV!

She also got a shot of a javelina poking around her territory. 

November 6, 2024 - Wednesday 

This is the first day I did not walk in the morning - the wind howled all night shaking our tiny house and 40 something degrees which was not inviting to go outside. So I put on my fleece jammie’s and shawl and scarf to relax and do my NY Times puzzles before dance - then we went into Wickenburg.

When back in Congress, we drove past North Ranch to check out the status of Ramblin’ Dan’s. You may recall there was a kitchen fire two years ago. No progress on the rebuild. 

I walked at 3pm - still windy, but not as cold. Cindy had to have an RV Repair guy come, so I asked him if he could check our motorhome while in the park. Not only the microwave, but we have a leak under the fridge that we can’t figure out. He did come and was able to change a corroded pipe fixture - voila! He will be back in the park for Cindy on the 26th, so he will remove our microwave and we have a replacement ordered. 

November 7, 2024 - Thursday

37 degrees when I woke up this morning (it's warmer in Massachusetts) and only going up to 60! Lu and I walked at 9 when it went up to 45… Ditched yoga today because I do NOT want to ruin my streak for days walking. Went to the jam and we were honored by Rich playing his harmonica to a couple of my songs. He sounded good. Charles is who sold him the octave and he gave him a thumbs up! Charles has joined the group with his guitar and voice which he hasn’t done is many years. And Gary has brought a song to sing during my turn. Really nice voice. Heather, our neighbor last year, chose a permanent position driving a tour bus at Grand Canyon. She will be joining the jam in two weeks. She will drive here for a two night stay dry camping in her truck. Can’t wait - stay tuned…🎶

 

Until next time...