Bloggerfest 2020

Location:  Dome Rock Road near Quartzsite, Arizona

This morning I woke up at 6 o'clock and couldn't go back to sleep so time for breakfast. 

Sun rising over the Plomosa Mountains East of Quartzsite, Arizona

Looks to be another gorgeous day in Big Q valley.  Yuma and I puttered around the area.  There are lots of very small mining digs everywhere.  I guess they can't read the sign saying this land is owned by the Government

I had been thinking of buying a second 100 watt solar panel and parallel it in with my other 100 watt panel and double the size of my battery charging capacity.  Googled for a place in town and found one named Solar Bill's.

Yuma and I drove into town and after a quick discussion about what I wanted to do, they set me up, took my money and we were out of there heading back home.  They gave me instructions on how to connect the two, but of course they were hazy by the time I got home.

It was soon time to head for the Bloggerfest, Yuma and I hopped in the Jeep again and headed across town to the location.  When I arrived, Paula, who graciously reserved the cover area for us and her neighbor and friend Sandie were there.  Sandie was the originator of Bloggerfest seven years ago I think.

Very soon after eight more bloggers arrived making us a party of twelve counting Yuma , of course.  We all started out in a somber mood remembering George and his wife Suzie.  George was a big part of the Bloggerfest and a friend to everyone here and his recent death put a damper on discussions at first.  We soon realized George would not want us to be sad, but to enjoy each other's company.

It wasn't long before we had introductions out of the way and we all started talking about almost every subject full-time and part-time RVers talk about.

Patsy, Kim, Tom, Deb, Bill and Ken

Sandie, Paula, John and Brenda

Yuma asking Brenda for permission to play.

 After the Bloggerfest ended, Deb asked if I would stop by for Happy Hour.  I had to go into town and clarify how to set-up the two solar panels and I was soon out with the social society.

It was a very pleasant day for enjoying friends and the beautiful outdoors, but soon the sun was telling us it was time to head home.  I had a great time today and look forward to next year.  Thank you Paula for reserving the cover area for us.

Never heard anything from Kenny about the motorhome.  Still want to test drive it though, just to see how it feels compared to my Ford class C motorhome.  So, I'm hoping to get a call on Monday.  Someone mentioned the new batteries may have been made in China and they are on a slow boat :))

Forgot to take any meat out of the freezer, so I guess it's Stew for tonight and a big salad.

See you later.