Friday, December 4, 2020

Nice to go from Drive to Park

 Started this day out by sleeping in.  So nice to not have to drive today.  Got up up around 8 o'clock and sat around drinking two cups of coffee while eating my Ritz crackers.  Had my last two boiled eggs Dolly made me for my trip.

So I boiled six more and then Yuma and I took a walk.  He loves being free to run around.  He is always looking for a rabbit.  He saw a roadrunner racing through the brush and took off after it.  No luck!

It was already in the mid 50s with lots of sun and a slight breeze by the time I pulled out my large green rug, table and lounge chair.  Just after this picture I had to go inside a put on shorts.
By the time this was done it was time to relax.  

Took a few more short walks


and then around 3 o'clock I started setting up my Dish for tonight's Gold Rush and Gold Rush White Water.  I walked 7635 steps today.  Won't be long before I will be hitting the 10,000 mark.

Then I had problems.  Finally got the Dish up and I thought it was running and then it gave me a message saying my account would not allow me to view the channels.  Called Dish and a nice guy from Mexico answered right away and was ready to help.  Since I had not used this receiver in a number of months it needed to be updated and reset which he did for me.  

This time when I rebooted and got it going again my channels were all there and ready to go.

My brother Richard from Merritt Island, Florida called and we got ourselves caught up since the last time we talked about two months ago.  His son bought 20+ acres and he and his son, Jonathon have been clearing part of it for a future RV Park.  Maybe next winter I will spend it down there and watch the rockets go off across the bay at Cape Canaveral.

I was running a little late so I cooked two hamburgers on the burners instead of using my propane grill.  Tomorrow I'll try that before it gets dark.  Better pull something out of the freezer before I go to bed or I'll be having stew from a can. :(

Got the burgers done and Yuma and I ate dinner as Gold Rush started.  After TV it was time to get my blog finished and published.

One last map of my journey.  This one shows the entire length of the trip.


Time to hit the sack.  See you later.

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15 comments:

  1. Dolly LaningDecember 4, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    A nice, relaxing day for your first one in Ajo. I any believe you had to put shorts on already! That's really living the life. I doubt Yuma could catch a roadrunner. They're pretty quick! Its a good thing you got your TV running before Gold Rush. More steps tomorrow!

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 11:10 AM

      Yes. It is nice to just do little things and then relax for awhile. It was a hassle with Dish but everytime I first set it up I go thru this. Glad I started really early.

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  2. Nancy KissackDecember 5, 2020 at 7:48 AM

    Isn't it nice not to have to go anywhere? I too have to update my satellite box, but I set it up once a month and leave it up for a couple of days. It updates automatically when turned on. I just have to be sure and put it down before I leave. An RV park in Florida? They will be busy busy!! Good for them.

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 11:14 AM

      It sure is Nancy. I should do that at home before I leave but I forget. Maybe I'll go down and be the park manager :). NOT!

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  3. Rick and Kathy RousseauDecember 5, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    Nice to be able to sit and relax but it's also nice to get out and explore.
    Make certain Yuma doesn't chase any Coyotes. They work in packs. If he chases one they'll lead him into a trap.
    Florida would be closer to home but quite the change of scenery and climate.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 11:18 AM

      Soon we'll be ready to head out exploring. Just not yet. Yuma is afraid of coyotes so I'm save there. Lived in Florida for years. Not too interested in the crowds and there very little BLM available. Things may change once Jonathon gets some of his land cleared.

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  4. Jeff PierceDecember 5, 2020 at 8:55 AM

    You certainly look comfy! Enjoy your time Ajo.

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks Jeff. It is certainly beautiful weather.

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  5. Elva ShannonDecember 5, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    Did you watch Dave Turin in those underground mines? No thank you.

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 11:20 AM

      No I didn't. I forgot. Ill be sure to watch next week. I love spelunking.

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  6. Middle Class AmericanDecember 5, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Doug, I use an egg cooker and eggs are perfect every, and so simple! https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Rapid-Egg-Cooker-Scrambled/dp/B00DDXWFY0/ref=sr_1_3?crid=W58G1T5FNU63&dchild=1&keywords=egg+cooker&qid=1607187922&sprefix=egg%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-3

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  7. Kristi GibbonsDecember 5, 2020 at 7:06 PM

    Looks beautiful and relaxing! Interesting about Jonathan’s RV park, you’ll have to check it out!

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    1. Doug LaningDecember 5, 2020 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks Kristi. I will. Maybe next winter. Loved your Xmas decorations.

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  8. MickDecember 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM

    That looks like one sweet setup you have there.

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