Hooppole, Illinois, population 200

Arrived in Hooppole, IL, today, 200 population and you may not find it on the map. 4 RV's and we all got plugged in and internet. Jeri and Dale, our host are fantastic. Met another couple from Chicago joined the happy hour and dinner with sweet potato pie for dessert and before I knew I what it was, I said "this is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had"! Havoc is having a good time rolling in shit and chasing gophers, no neighbours and empty corn fields.

Rainy BC, yuk!

Here we are in rainy Rosedale. Have a very nice large RV site in Camperland and fantastic view but, we spend all our time inside, even Havoc looks out from the top step before venturing out in the wet. Managed to make 2 trips up to Bridal Falls, have to get back in shape. We leave here on Thursday Apr. 8 for Country Maples on Vancouver Island. May never come off the island again, going to be $250 one way and Art and I being old folks are free. What the hell, it is only money, but I would rather spend it on something fun. Hope everyone arrives home safely with no border hassles. Canadian Snowbirds.

Almost last Happy Hour!

Great get together with 2 new friends added to the group from Calgary Alberta. Tracker still sick hopefully will pick up tomorrow and then I have tons of shopping to do to take home, mostly food. Heading home on Friday, changing plans and may go home via Las Vegas. Going to miss this hot weather we are having but excited to be going north.

Boon docking in Quartzsite.

Met up with Dale and Jeanette and 2 other RV's they were traveling with. Very nice spot, Havoc had fun didn't have to be tied up and the best part yet was FREE! Do we like free, yes, very much.
These wonderful Saguaro cacti, great view from the motor home. Might try a few more days in the desert next year. I am such a princess, ya right! We have a gen set, will not miss a TV show. Conserve water, spit bath I guess. Something to think about.

Mission Bay RV Park in San Diego!

Forgot to show everyone where we stayed in San Diego, Mission Bay Marina RV Park. Shirley and I pulled our golf carts next door and played 18 holes, executive. Can also play under the lights until 10 pm.

Another year older!

As if we need an excuse to have a party, ha ha! Yes, Art is now 68, but hey, he does look good. Hot dogs was on the menu and I baked a chocolate cake, which is another story - cake mix, looked thick when I put it in the pan, but, been some time since I baked a cake....put it in the oven and 1 1/2 minutes later I see the eggs on the counter, can you believe? Took the cake out, mixed in the eggs and put it back in the oven, perfect!

Fame but no Fortune

Here is Havoc with his ribbons from the pet parade. All this fame wore him out and he had to lay down. Photo ops and singing plus having to keep all the other dogs in line. It was a fun day. 1st for most talented dog and 2nd for dog and owner combo, somebody likes my singing, ya right!

Dog Parade in Golden Village, Hemet!

Tried to download pictures but Tengo (internet supplier) is taking too long so will add pictures later. Entered Havoc in the pet parade in Golden Village RV Park in Hemet. He is a star, 2nd place for Dog and owner combo, Havoc and I sang, 1st place for most talented, the only singer out of 32 entries and he does, shake a paw and high 5 and down, growling all the time. What can I say, one smart dog, but of course drives us crazy in the motor home when he sings to commercials the phone ringing, what we put up with for a little fame, no fortune involved. This is such a nice park, we may come back next year and stay a month, if we get a raise in OAP, ha ha! What the hell it is only money, spend it, enjoy, don't tell our kids what I said.

Buffet/casino - weight/winning

Well, I really did it yesterday. Judy is staying at The Spa Casino Resort, I joined her for a buffet lunch, she won $150 and bought, need I say more? It was fantastic and then came dessert - bread pudding, cheesecake, cherries jubilee, apple crisp, flan, sugar free cheesecake, and soft ice cream, yup, that is what I ate, needless to say I didn't not need dinner. It was so GOOD! OMG, notice how I topped if off with sugar free cheesecake, ha ha! Then we go to the casino, for those of you who know me, I don't gamble, I like to get something for my money, anyway, put in a twenty, that is all I had, and lost $4 so moved to a different machine and said I would only lose one more dollar then quit, well, I ended up winning $40 so of course I quit, Judy thinks I should put more money in, no way, $60 in my pocket and I quit. All in all it was a great day, chatting with an old friend and winning money.

Palm Trees and Snow

Palm trees in paradise and Olympics in Palm Springs?
The fans are turned off and the heat is turned back on, just the way we like it.
5 days of rain put all outdoor activities on hold and now the golf courses are booked solid, but we did manage to get a tee time for tomorrow, yahoo!
The desert will come alive after all this rain, looking forward to getting back to our morning hikes, Havoc and I.

New Years Resolution!

This is a recent, fabulous sunset picture taken by Paulette from Catalina Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Very interesting skies lately. Not impressed with the rain, most in the area since 1988. The desert flowers will be in full bloom after all this rain, so there is always a bright side.

My new years resolution is to DO IT! Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today. If it feels good, do it! Well, I haven't really had time to do anything and to tell you the truth I think I am doing what I want. Life is grand!