Thursday, October 26, 2017

32 and 45--Day 1

Mesa, Arizona
Usery Regional Mountain Park

It's been busy all ready.  Bill and I were waiting around to move next door to the group camping area.  We made a quick run to Walmart and as we're driving back, Harry and Carlena pulled up next to us at a red light.  Harry rolled the back window down and Boo jumped up wagging her tail. 

We hitched up and moved next door and Harry and Carlena parked next door to us.   

Jay and Gina Hurt arrived a short time later.



Luella and Ray Steiner arrived next.  We had the pleasure of seeing them in Ohio this year.





Harry, Carlena, Bill and I went out for lunch at a nice little Mexican place a short drive away.  As we were coming back up Ellsworth at about the same spot where we'd seen the Schoolcraft's earlier, I spotted Jeannie who was following Ed Allard in his class C.


The weather has been perfect.  Pam and Randy Stapleton are parked nearby.     

Ed and Sandy Kurty are parked on the other side of us.  They were also part of the Loosey Goosey Gang that went to Alaska this summer.

Craig and Carolyn Mills arrived in time for Happy Hour.  It's so nice to meet up with friends that we haven't seen in a while.  The conversations seemed to be about where everyone went during the summer.  



It's always fun to set up the Chapter 45 banner.  I think our chapter has one of the nicer banners.





All the circles represent $1,000 donations to CARE.








During announcements Denny Orr was presented with a Grumpy Old Man t-shirt.



We ate way to much as everyone brought such great dishes for Happy Hour, it was hard not to overfill your plate.  If that wasn't too much, they added ice cream for dessert.  Ed is alway the official tester for desserts.  

Oh, I have to tell you what I did.  Bill and Harry were setting up our Honda 2000 generator and when it was started up, it sounded terrible.  Harry asked what I had on that was putting such a load on it.  I said nothing.  Harry knows me too well.  He said "You wouldn't have the air conditioner on would you?"  No, not one, but I had both ac's on.  


Everyone is still up around the campfire.  We actually sat in the back row away from any smoke for awhile before we decided to come back and relax.  Boo was waiting for us, and followed us inside for awhile.  

It's going to be busy the next few days.  

Turtle Safely.

6 comments:

  1. Up early catching up. Glad to see you've been keeping busy and you are having fun.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  2. At least your air conditioning was running. We never turned on one air conditioner with the Honda. We're thinking about getting another 2000 so we can. Maybe or maybe not. Enjoy!

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    1. bunny and Bruce said they talked with you. They are members of chapter 21.

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  3. The air was in the on position, but it didn't turn it on. We only have the 2000 but with the dry heat and the temp of 93 yesterday the fan kept it cool enough. Had the down comforter on during the night.

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  4. Always good gathering with friends that you haven't seen for a while and talk about their trips and adventures. I know you are looking forward to the next few days.

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