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Category Archives: Arizona
Ed got a job with Via Adventures, or Via Trailways, charter bus company out of Tempe. Newer buses than he drove at Grace, but a few more restrictions…like he must wear slacks, white (or gray) dress shirt and a tie. … Continue reading
Long time since our last post, to its time to catch up a bit. Before leaving Twin Palms to move in to our new home, we were amazed by watching the palm tree trimmer. We learned that palm trees need … Continue reading
We had our first major excitement a couple months after arriving. Mesa Sales 3 alarm fire located next door to our RV spot at Twin Palms RV Park. Fire started around 6pm Jan 30, 2018 and had Twenty fire trucks … Continue reading
Know anyone interested in a 38′ deluxe 5th wheel? This one is for sale. Also the 2016 F350 Diesel Dually to pull it with. Check out all the details at conyk.com. While it has been our “HOME” for the past … Continue reading
A well known Mesa landmark that always catches our eye when we’re driving on Main Street is the historic Diving Lady neon sign. It has quite a story. Originally erected in the 1960’s but came down with a crash during … Continue reading
Grandson, Hagen Brinkerhoff, from Gillette, Wyoming was working in the area for Komatsu during February and March. It was great that he could come by a few times on Sunday evenings for dinner and a visit. Great because he was … Continue reading
We drove up to Williams, AZ the afternoon of Wednesday January 17, 2017. Williams is a unique town right off Interstate 40, but with a lot of US 66 history. Back in 1984 Williams was the last location where I40 … Continue reading
Time is passing by fast. We’ve been here (Mesa, AZ) two months and it seems like we haven’t really been doing and going much to truly enjoy the beautiful weather (sorry north friends). But as we look back on some … Continue reading
We pulled out of Bear Creek Lake, Indian Paintbrush Campground in Lakewood mid-morning Friday October 27, 2017 and traveled the short distance to Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. A wonderful park across from a Fort Carson Army Base … Continue reading
Wednesday March 4 Drive I10 west, crossing the Colorado River into California. Drive a few more miles past Blythe, then head SW on Box Canyon Road (CA 195). Being only 5 hours away, we decided to make this short overnight … Continue reading
As noted in our Getting Acquainted post, the Consolidated Canal and pathway is directly behind where we are parked. The water in the canal, and 8 other canals in the Salt River Project canal system are fed from the Salt … Continue reading
Connie, sister Carol, and friends Kerry and Robin ventured 3+ miles Tuesday (Feb 17) hiking the Lost Goldmine trail at Superstition Mountain in Tonto National Forest (forest=trees?). Beautiful day with lots of fun and exercise! Connie, Kerry and Robin take … Continue reading
Our time in Arizona has been fantastic. Weather is awesome and we have really enjoyed it. While our trailer is a little tight as a sewing studio, Connie can do a lot outside. Here she is pinning a quilt. Ed … Continue reading
Right out our back yard (from our 15 space RV park) is the Consolidated Canal, one of nine canals that make up the Salt River Project Canal System. Can you make out our brownish entrance gate on the tan fence? Riding … Continue reading
After leaving cold Colorado and the ikky winter highways, we finally arrived in Arizona New Years Day 2015. Mainly Gilbert and Mesa. Sister Carol and bro-in-law Roger live in Gilbert, and our new RV site is in Mesa; neighboring cities. … Continue reading
Having a white Christmas with family in Loveland, CO. Received 7 plus inches of snow Christmas day and into the night. Had to move some snow today (December 26) so Connie could take the truck to meet Presser Foot friend … Continue reading
We wish all our friends and family a very Merry Christmas and blessed 2015. We rest assured that His birth brought forth the promise of everlasting life and fulfills God’s promise through His Son. This is a picture of our … Continue reading
Left Colorado Bend Monday, December 15, at 6:30am and drove as far as Las Cruces, NM. Yes, another night at Walmart, but it turned out to be a great parking area. Short walk to Applebees where we enjoyed a brew … Continue reading