Friday, February 19, 2010

Settling In

The Assistant Editor at work
All set up at Apache Junction

White Sulpher Springs own Tary & Wayne with their "outfit"


A succesful orange hunt



Going after the big one




Yesterday Ernie spent hours cleaning the top and outside of the RV. I organized and cleaned inside. Late afternoon we were invited to our next door neighbors' for an informal get together with some other people. Today we were invited to a potluck with about 15 other 'neighbors' where tables were set up and we had a meal revolving around 'trash can turkey' (turkey cooked in a regular tin garbage can on charcoals).

We started walking again in our 'neighborhood' - we've found a loop comparable to what we walk at home, but no hills. No sidewalks, but very few cars. The area we are in is semi-rural and the Superstition Mountains loom over the valley floor - they're very dramatic and desert-like.

People who are here are from all different places: California, Wisconsin, South and North Dakota, Delaware, Florida, Washington(!), lots of Canadians and more. Most people arrived here in Oct and leave in April. Everyone seems very friendly. Lots of people have dogs (both big and small). There's a man who has 2 cats - he takes them out on a leash.

Tomorrow there is a 90% chance of rain which pretty much guarantees it. I think our weather will be similar to Seattle for a day or two.

Will see you in less than a month Ron and Diane - it will be warmer then too!

Taking it easy in AJ- Joyce
Finally got around to downloading and getting a few pictures posted. We haven't taken very many yet, so this is the best we can do! We may take in a movie tomorrow if the weatherman is right, and it rains. It seems like an odd concept. I have held off on washing the car, as I do not want to take the blame for rain. Next week at this time we will be in Yuma overnight visiting with Seattle friends Ron and Jan.
We will try to get out a little more and get some pictures to make this a little bit more entertaining. Until then, Ernie

3 comments:

Sky said...

you guys look like your right at home, how were the oranges? they look great! I hope your weather stays good and you have a great time with friends, talk to you soon... Love Sheila

Ron and Diane said...

Well you were right, it did rain. Ron watched golf yesterday (near Tucson)and they were complaining about the cold and rain. Did that weather follow you guys from home?
I can understand why you like staying at that RV park, sounds like a great place. The people are from all over and I bet they have lots of interesting stories and they sound like a fun group.
Love the pictures....Diane

Sky said...

I put up a new pic of the cat, its pretty funny!