Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Gas Run to Yuma

This morning I tried not to think about Pacific Time and got up at my 8 o'clock Mountain Time.  It was partly cloudy but calling for clear skies later with a high of 75.

Not sure what I was expecting but my batteries were at 12.3 volts and 70% full.  This was just lights, inverter and fridge.  No TV last night.  We'll see as time goes on how it works out.

Last evening I had the door open and Yuma saw something out the front window and bolted out the door after it.  Scared me!  Don't like him running off after dark.  He barked a little and I called for him.  Just a short time later he came back no worse for wear.  From now on the door is closed after dark.

This morning while making coffee and crackers, Yuma started barking and I looked where he was looking and could see one lone coyote way off in the desert.  That's probably who he saw last night.  Probably an old single coyote scavenging for food around the RVs.

Had a leisurely breakfast with no real plans except to go into Yuma for Jeep gas so I can run around the area soon.  Reason to drive ten miles into Yuma for gas is because gas just up the road here is $4 a gallon and $2.20 in Yuma.  Worth the 8 mile drive.

At 1:30 Arizona time Yuma and I unhooked the Jeep and drove into the west side of Yuma just across the bridge over the Colorado River.

Wasn't sure where I was going so took the first exit and ended up in Historic Downtown Yuma.  Decided to park and just take a short walk with Yuma around the area.







Looked like they were ready for Christmas.  After that we stopped for gas and then headed home.

Was going to drive up Sidewinder Road but long train changed my mind.

Church on the Hill in Felicity

Only cactus I saw today in this sandy desert
Returned to the White Lion at 3 o'clock Arizona time and didn't do anything else except take short walks into the sandy desert close to home.  I did manage to setup the Dish just in case I want to watch something on TV.

Pretty much my day. See you later.

10 comments:

  1. Better watch that Yuma dashing after unknown animals! There was a lot of signs for "Sunny Yuma". Sort of amusing. That was a beautiful cactus! Any idea what type it might be? Amazing church. Very inviting.

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    1. They are proud of their sunny weather here. I think the Cactus is a beaver tail. The door is now shut after dark from now on 😀

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  2. I noticed you were watching the "ID" channel the other night...Tonight's episodes pretty good....Some twisted people out there,glad many are caught...For sure!

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    1. Dolly and I are ID fans. Amazing what some people will do to solve their problem.

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  3. That coyote was looking for dinner called Yuma!! They used to try and lure out dogs away from the ranch house all the time. Some never came back. Glad the batteries are working out!!

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    1. I was worried. Yuma gets carried away when on the chase. Shutting the door at night from now on 😀

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  4. I know you camp frequently across from Felicity, but have you gone in to tour the History of the World in Granit? Worth a visit. Yes SoCal gas is expensive!

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    1. Never been in Felicity. Should check it out sometime.

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  5. Aww....I love downtown Yuma. Lots of memories. Jerry and I met in front of the Yuma theater. Felicity is very interesting. The day we went it got windy and cold so we didn't get to finish reading all the stones. Scary about Yuma taking off. You are making me miss Pilot Knob....lol.

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    1. They have the theater all decked out for Christmas. They have lots of stones according to the internet. Plenty of room at Pilot Knob.

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