A Two Week Update

Really, I can't believe it has been two weeks since the last update, but the last entry is the proof! Well, we spend a couple more days at Benson, but then it was time to move on. We had already chosen that we would go to Picacho Peak RV Resort for a few days.

Picacho Peak RV Resort

 

There are people up there

See, I told you

 We had been there before and enjoyed the park and location. Denice wanted to stay there and then take a short trip into Mesa to see her Uncle Gene, who is getting on in years. On the 17th of March we did move to Picacho Peak ( it was only a trip of about 90 miles), and we settled in there. The weather was great, the park quiet, as it seems that a lot of the "Snowbirds" are already heading north Guess they can't wait to see if they still know how to use one of those snow shovel, thing-a-maj-igs!! I am not one of those, as they do not interest me in the least. Originally we booked for a week at that park, but in the end increased it to two weeks. Haven't a whole lot to report over that couple of weeks. The only real activiy was the one day that we went into Mesa, and spent the afternoon with Uncle Gene. He lives alone since Aunt Rosemary passed away a couple of months ago. Gene is almost 86 years old and has hearing and seeing issues, but is still sharp as a tack. He had been the president of the bank in a small town of Hemmingford, Nebraska for may years until he retired 20 years ago. It is still obvious, that he retains that "Bankers" edge when talking about anything that pertains to dollars. He now lives in a brand new "Double Wide" park model unit in Palm Gardens Mesa on Main Street. Palm Gardens is a very nice +55 park with all the amenities you could ever want. There are fountains and pools, hot tubs, and all kinds of excercise rooms and event facilities. We took him out to lunch at the "Meatmarket", his favourite meal place. Nothing fancy but good food. As it was just before noon we all opted for Prime Rib and Eggs. Ummmm!!!  The whole restraurant wes filled with "Q-Tips"  (White haired clients as we are), so it is a favorite of all the seniors. After a short tour down Main Street Mesa we returned to his place and enjoyed a few hours with him, before it was time for us to return south the 75 miles to Picacho. 

One other  highlight was when Nephew Lance Ross and friend Shelley called us to let us know they were in Phoenix and on the way down to see us. We spent an enjoyable few hours with them before they headed back to the big city.

A multi Level Condo

On another day we drove to Maricopa to see John and Breda Brown, friends of ours from back home just north of Calgary at a small town called Dogpound. John and I both worked for Shell Canada, although in different departments, but our paths crossed often. John and Brenda just purchased 3 acres of prime desert in the Maricopa Community. He is calling his unit "Dogpound South". As with any new purchase, there is lots to do in upkeeping, and they have been busy completing several projects. From gravelling the area for dust control to renovating the Park Model unit on site. I'm sure they are going to have lots of enjoyment with their Southern Residence in future years! The remainer of the time we just sort of chilled out. Well not really "chilled" as the temp was in the 70's and 80's every day. 

Back side of Picacho Peak

We took a few short drives in the desert and a few trips to Casa Grande for groceries, but the rest of the time we read, slept, rested, and just enjoyed the weather. This was one of the things we had wanted to do ever since we left home last July, but the weather had never seemed to cooperate until now, so it was very much over due.