Location: BLM near Winterhaven, California
Woke up at 8 o'clock on this leap day morning and the sun was shining and already nice outside. I even slept with the bedroom window open last night, it was so nice. No wind and calling for another warm day. So glad to have an extra day here in the Southwest.
Couldn't stay inside after Yuma's walk, so sat outside reading my blogs, drinking coffee and just plain laying back and enjoying the beautiful morning.
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| Reading blogs |
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| Just enjoying the beautiful morning. |
I finally got moving around 10:30, because I knew I had to go into Yuma to do some shopping. Without a fridge, I have to go to the store more often.
At 11 o'clock I headed out leaving Yuma at home because of the heat. I first googled and followed the map to the trucking center that will be doing my oil change on Monday morning. Didn't want to wander around if I don't have too. Driving this huge thing with the Jeep attached is still a little daunting.
After that I got some gas for the Jeep and headed for Walmart to do my shopping. I'm either getting used to the city of Yuma or the crowds have thinned. I felt very comfortable shopping and finding the stuff I needed.
After shopping I stopped at the water kiosk in the Walmart parking lot. You bring your own containers and it's 25 cents a gallon or 5 gallons for $1.00. For those of you that have never seen one:
Got home at 1:30 and put everything away by 2 o'clock. Hey Steve, I bought a vacuum cleaner.
Went with a small one because I blew all my money on the solar kit. :)) Hopefully, this one will do the job. Not that I have a huge place to vacuum.
Had a couple of hotdogs for lunch and some chips and dip with a coke. By this time it was nearing 3 o'clock and time to run up to Ken and Kim's place for Happy Hour. Dean and Cheri are coming too so there are five of us today. Bill and Patsy moved further North this morning.
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| Dean, Cheri, Ken, Kim, me and Yuma. |
Finally got smart and put my camera on self-timer so I could include myself. We had a great time. Learned more about how Dean and Cheri's path led them here today and they were interested in our past adventures. They will soon be heading to Borrego Springs, so we filled them in on many of the things they will want to do while there.
Right at 5 o'clock, Yuma started to whine telling me it was time to go home. Uncanny how he can tell time. He was a perfect gentleman and just laid at my feet the entire two hours.
Once home, Yuma and I took a nice long walk till the sun set. Doesn't Yuma look regal!
Such a beautiful evening. Love it when it's warm and there is no wind.
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| Yuma with Pilot Knob Mountain in the background. |
Time to finish up my post, get some dinner for us and maybe a little TV before going to bed.
Hope you had a nice relaxing Leap Day too. See you later.
Glad you had such an enjoyable Leap Day. You boys certainly look relaxed. It was good to see you and Yuma in the Happy Hour photo. Beautiful pic of Yuma. Love the sunset through the ocotillo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. Today has been a very relaxing day for some reason. Even with taking on Walmart. :))
DeleteWhat an awesome sunset to your busy day. Is your vacuum the 12v version? That's what we use too, nice unit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff. Yes it is 12 volt. Glad to know it works well. Going to try mine in the morning.
DeleteNice new header photo. Glad you had such an enjoyable day!
ReplyDeleteThank Deb. Hope yours was too.
DeleteRegal indeed,love the picture of Yuma!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It really shows him off. May have to get it framed.
DeleteWhat a nice day (even with Walmart). Nice Happy Hour, always fun to learn about the people we meet on the road. The weather sounds wonderful, nice and warm. Love the header pic of Yuma. Such a cutie! Sunset pics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirley. Yuma sure is handsome.
DeleteSounds like a pretty good day all around even with Walmart thrown in.
ReplyDeleteYep. Some days just feel good and my extra day was one of them.
DeleteYuma is a beauty, for sure!! I always look on Google Earth when going to new places, just to be sure I know how to get in and out. For fuel stations, it's a must!! I'm glad the weather is warming up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. I never thought of using Google Earth for that. Thanks for letting me know. I'll try it out.
DeleteI love your new header picture!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful day and I'm glad the gang got together for HH. Such gorgeous weather and great friends to spend time with.
Congrats on the dust buster, hope it does the trick for you.
Beauty sunset photos, I will miss those here, unless I walk to find them. :)
Thank you Patsy. People notice my header when Yuma is in it. :)) We missed you two at HH. Hope there is a next time. Hope the Dustbuster works okay. Needed one for the Jeep anyway.
DeleteYou & Yuma have become quite the social butterflies.! 😎
ReplyDeleteIt has been different this year. First year I've reached out and met other RVers. I must say I rather enjoy the company. Need to get back to the boonies soon though.
DeleteWe are finally caught up reading about what you have been up to and it sounds like you have been busy. We read were you are putting solar panels on the roof and are sure that will be a lot more convenient then setting out portable panels. We boondocked for five years between the 5th wheel and motorhome with just the generator and batteries but then we have never had a residential fridge to deal with. We are enjoying our panels for sure and are glad we spent the money. Tom was wondering if you decided on the AGM batteries and how many they recommended. Just having put out the money for a system in December we are always wondering and comparing. Sounds like you have been also having some wonderful relaxing days in your spot out in the desert and enjoyable Happy Hours.
ReplyDeleteGreat header picture of Yuma and love the picture of the sunset through the Ocotillo.
Thanks Deb. I have four AGM 125 amp hour batteries for 500 watts. Looking to add two more but will do that myself. With 750 watts I should be good to go. Yuma sure takes a great picture. Going to get this one framed and put it on the wall.
DeleteWhat a great day..... groceries, water and beautiful weather. I love love love the picture of Yuma. I agree, it needs to be framed. Blessings.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Elva. Hope you're enjoying your time at home. Taking the picture to walmart to have it made into a glossy. I just love it.
DeleteThat's some great sunset pics and regal Yuma. That vacuum looks like it should do the trick!! Enjoy the great weather. It's starting to get a little nicer here.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Yuma is awesome. He is a good looking pup! Living without a fridge can be interesting and really annoying. Hope you get the solar done on time.
ReplyDeleteDoug,thank you for the info on Borrego Springs area, and from Ken and Kim too. We drove to Quartzsite this (Sun) aft. Had Silly Al's Pizza. It was great.
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