Here's a couple of photo's of our new desk/credenza and chair set up!

The last of California for awhile! On to Arizona...

Mar 25 – 30, Tue-Sun ... Tuesday we went to check out Danny’s condo and also brought dinner. Right on schedule, the guys from Davis Cabinets arrived on Wednesday afternoon at about 2:45p.m. They had the desk and credenza installed by about 4:30. The wood was matched very well with our existing cabinets and we are very pleased with the outcome. We bought a wireless keyboard and mouse but after opening the box, it was too large for our use. Friday morning, before we departed for Ehrenberg, AZ, we had to return it to Costco for a refund. After about an hour at the Flying J at Ehrenberg (this has got to be the busiest Flying J we have ever been in), we arrived at the park which was only about a mile away. Our site backs up to the Colorado River so we have a nice water view. Saturday we drove 85 miles to Lake Havasu City to visit Dick and Florence (Dad & Mom) and other Montana friends for the weekend.

Happy Easter!

Mar 21 – 24, Fri-Mon ...On Friday Mike & Doug made a trip to Palm Springs to help Danny move some of his personal things from the house into his leased condo. Mom and Dad drove down from Lake Havasu where they are spending the month of March. Danny followed Mike & Doug back to Yuma to spend the weekend with all of us. On Fri. evening we all met for dinner with some friends. On Sat. we visited with an Uncle while Doug & Fran flew with a friend into Mexico to deliver some Fire equipment to a needy fire department. Everyone came to our RV park for dinner. On Easter we went to church and then over to Doug & Fran’s trailer. Later we all went to Lowell & MaryLou’s (Dad’s cousin) house for a wonderful Easter potluck dinner. They are from Montana & wintering in Yuma. Mom, Dad and Danny all headed for home late in the afternoon. On Monday morning it was time to move once again. We are back in Indio for 4 nights as we are having our desk/credenza installed on Wed. We have been so busy running here and there that we haven't taken any pictures.

Picture from our hike in Thousand Palms Canyon

An Oasis in the desert. More from our hike!

Better late than never!

Mar 17 – Mar 20, Mon-Thur ...We have been spending time with Doug & Fran and Dixie has been helping Fran with the medical billing. On Wednesday, we took a trip to the border town of Los Algodones, Mexico with Doug and Fran. Dixie bought some new glasses which we picked on Thu. We also purchased some prescription drugs for family members. We had lunch at a small restaurant that served fish and shrimp tacos. They were very good and we always have them when we visit Algodones. Mike went to one of the many dentists on Thur and had his teeth cleaned. The down side to going is the long lines to clear U. S. Customs upon re-entering. Wed. was almost 1 hour of a wait. On Thur. we made it through in half that time.

Mar 10 – Mar 16, Mon-Sun ... The Dr. gave Dixie some exercises to do to try and help with the movement or her wrist and elbow. We had a change of plans and decided to stay in Indio until Fri. Danny stayed with us for the week while he apartment hunted. On Thur we went on a great 3 plus mike hike in Thousand Palms Canyon. Later that evening Dixe attended an Autism Society meeting with Danny. We finally made it to the Yuma area on Fri. Our park is actually in California, about 8 miles from Yuma. The wind and dirt blew the first 3 days so we stayed close to home. Dixie did more medical billing work. On Sat. we spent the morning at the big Flea Market where we picked up some gifts. Doug & Fran returned on Sunday from their motorcycle Baja trip. We had dinner with the group and saw many of their photos .

Artwork by Tyler, our 10yr old nephew. This one plus several more are on the Web!

The last week in Palm Springs!

Mar 3 – Mar 9, Mon-Sun ... The weather is great here in the Palm Springs area town of Indio, Ca. We’ve pretty much just hung around the rv park for the most part. Dixie saw an orthopedic Dr. on Monday about her elbow and wrist. He confirmed that a bone in the elbow is broke & also requested an MRI. While at the Pomona rally, we decided to make a change to the interior of the motorhome. We’re having a desk and credenza made to replace one of our two sofas. Unfortunately, it was our nice leather sofa that had to go since the other one makes into a nice bed. We decided to make a flyer and post it around the park in hopes of selling it to a some fellow rv’ers. Within a half hour a couple came by and wanted to see it. They liked it but wanted to go measure their area to be sure it would fin. In the meantime, Dixie had an appointment to have the MRI done on her arm & wrist so we left to have that done. We didn’t get back home until late so we didn’t talk to the couple until the next day. They wanted the sofa so three of us began the task of getting it through the very narrow motorhome front door. I removed the screen door and a safety bar and we were able to squeeze it through. It was the same situation getting it into their motorhome but we got it done. The very nice couple who bought it is Gary and Carol from Yakama, Wa (Gary grew up in Montana). Jim & Diane, friends from Montana come over Sat. afternoon for Pizza & conversation! Danny & Lexi stopped by Sun. evening. Dixie returns to the Dr tomorrow and we head to Yuma, AZ on Tues.

Some of the 'many' windmills in the Palm Springs area.......We didn't get any photo's of the rally so this will have to do for this week!

The FMCA Rally Week in Pomona, CA

Feb 25 – Mar 2, Mon-Sun ... At the seminar on Monday, we started out by attending a back health seminar where we learned about some exercises to improve and limber up the back. After that Mike attended a seminar on RV charging systems while Dixie went to the Digital Photography seminar. In the afternoon, we spent time looking at the many new motorhomes on display. On Tuesday, we attended a seminar entitled “High-Speed Internet” put on by the “Geeks on Tour” couple. It was good and we learned a lot about internet connectivity. Later, Mike attended a class on the Highway Watch program which is a part of Homeland Security. Later seminars we attended were PC annoyances and “Clean with a Pro”. That evening, the entertainment was provided by ABBAMania & Stayin’ Alive. Wednesday, we started the day by having Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee while the group “Frustrated Maestos” performed their music. Mike attended the Freightliner Chassis Preventative Maintenance seminar while Dixie attended a class on Rv’ing Australia & New Zealand. Later, Mike attended a class on RV batteries & Dixie attended a couple of PC classes. The evening entertainment was provided by Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits. He was quite the entertainer. After coffee and Krispy Kremes again, Thursday brought another day of classes. (We were beginning to think we were back in high school) However, the day got off to a rough start due to a little accident on the way to class. While riding our bicycles, Dixie had to brake hard to keep from hitting a car backing out of a parking space. The sudden stop (good brakes) threw her over the handlebars where she hit the pavement. A Dr. visit the next day showed a small fracture in her elbow. Both wrists are sore as well. She is very sore and it’s going to take several days before she is back to normal.
The evening entertainment this day was provided by the Bellamy Brothers. They are the group who recorded the song “If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me”. They had a sort of Reggae Country sound. Friday was another move day, this time some 100 miles back to Indian Waters RV Resort in Indio. The weather all weekend was sunny and in the 70’s but very windy. Dixie’s brother Doug and wife Fran visited us on Saturday and stayed the night in their fifth wheel. They are headed to Yuma, Az and will meet friends to be part of a motorcycle ride to the tip of the Baja Peninsula, a round trip of almost 2,000 miles. It makes my butt hurt just thinking about it. Danny & Lexi were also over to visit. Fran trained Dixie again medical billing so she can do some of Fran’s work while they are in Mexico. It’s a bit tough with sore wrists, arm and muscles but hopefully it will improve each day!