Thursday, February 20, 2020

Busy day of visiting friends

Location:  Pilot Knob RV Resort, Winterhaven, California

Slept fairly well last night but I must admit I had a little help.  I have had periods of anxiety over the years and with everything going on I could tell I was falling back into those feelings.  Normally, I can work myself out but wasn't working this time.

I ordered and received Lexapro and took one last night for the first time in quite awhile.  This morning, I don't feel as wired as Barney Fife but not as relaxed as Andy Taylor on the old Andy Griffith Show.  As Barney used to say I'm trying to "Nip in the Bud!" so to speak.  

Yuma and I took a nice long walk on the outside this morning.
Long Thin Man




Across I-8 is the little establishment named Felicity, population two.  There is a beautiful small church on a hill that you can't miss when driving through this area outside Yuma.


For the first time, I actually laid down and took a couple hour nap early this afternoon as my body slows down and adjusts to the medication.  I think this will be a good thing for me.  Have a big H.H. this afternoon, so hope I don't fall asleep right in the middle of a conversation. :))

At 3 o'clock, Yuma and I went over to Bill and Patsy's place for H.H. and we had special company today.  Ken and Shirley are passing through on their way to Tennessee and stopped for the evening for a visit.  We also have Dave and Cheryl as special guests also.  It was nice to have such a large gathering of Bloggers and friends in one place for an afternoon of conversation.
From my empty chair left:  Bill, Ken, Keith, Shirley, Kim, Patsy, Cheryl, Dave and Ken

It was nearly six o'clock by the time the group broke up.  It was a wonderful warm afternoon and just a relaxing affair.

Ken and Shirley mentioned they were having a nice fire and dinner out in the BLM just behind the resort where they are staying the night.  I quickly invited myself to their dinner and around 6:30 I left Yuma home and went over to see their nice brand new trailer and have dinner with them.

Even though we have only met once before at a Bloggerfest a number of years ago, we felt that we knew each other much better.  I have been reading their blog for some time and same with them.  We had a wonderful relaxing evening of dinner and conversation.  They have a very spacious travel home and are taking it on its maiden voyage to the Nashville area of Tennessee to visit Ken's brother.  Safe travels tomorrow.

It's been a busy day and I'm ready for bed.  Yuma has already jumped in and is ready to sleep.  See you later.

 

14 comments:

  1. What a great group of friends to hang out with. I know your anxiety ... get it myself quite often. It can definitely keep you up at night! Glad you have a remedy that's working.

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    1. Thanks Nancy. Over the years I had tried other medications but this one hits the spot without side affects. Easy to get on and off when ready. We did have a good time. Lots of talking going on in every direction.

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  2. It was a wonderful Happy Hour made even better by you coming over and having dinner with us :) The White Lion is beautiful and I'm thinking you will have many happy travels and memories in it for a long time!

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    1. Thank you Shirley. Had a great time all afternoon and evening. Glad we got to spend time getting to know each other better. You two enjoy your spacious Mansion and travel safely to Tennessee.

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  3. I'm also glad you are managing to sleep better, no matter how, and settling down a bit. Happy Hour was wonderful with ALL of our guests. You didn't just invite yourself for supper, you took your own steak! I'm sure they enjoyed getting to know you better.

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    1. Thank you Patsy. I've enjoyed this week. Can't believe I'm on my last day already. Boondocking is going to feel a little lonely after a week with friends. I'll miss all of you. But there will be more good times.

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  4. Felicity is quite an interesting place to walk thru. The 'Museum of History in Granite' has been proposed as a World Heritage Site.

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    1. Very interesting to know. I should go over and visit while I'm so close.

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  5. It sounds like you had a Bloggerfest reunion. Pretty pictures of desert flowers.

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    1. You're right Dolly. Almost the same crowd as the Bloggerfest. Those flowers like to grow in the washes where the sides protect them from too much Sunlight.

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  6. Felicity, big group for HH, BBQ steak with friends, getting the anxiety under control. Life is good.....

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    1. Life is good! Too bad you and Jerry weren't still here to enjoy the day. Hope all is going well at home.

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  7. With all the recent stress you will be glad to get home and get your feet back on the ground again. It's happened to us more than once with last years Motorhome repair problems being one of those times. Traveling stress is a toughie and not for the faint of heart. As much as we miss the Southwest we don't miss the stressful times and it seems the older we get the less able we are to handle that particular type of stress. Just another one of life's undeniable little realities.

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    1. True Al. I was surprised that I got so rundown I got sick and it has been hard trying to get well and do everything that needs to be done as a single traveler. But I'm finally coming around and life is good again.

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