We met Jo and Don Richardson the summer of 2018 at what was known then as the adult pool at Pio Pico Thousand Trails. We had lots of good times out there swimming and playing cornhole, going places locally, and having dinner followed with playing Mexican Train or Uno at their house. We became good… Continue reading Reconnecting With Friends
Category: Travel
Checking out Balboa Park
While in the San Diego area, we decided it was time to check out Balboa Park. So on the morning of June 23 (my parents’ anniversary), we loaded up our bikes along with a picnic lunch. Balboa park is a 1200-acre historic urban, cultural park that includes the San Diego Zoo. Our plan was to… Continue reading Checking out Balboa Park
Silver Strand State Beach 2022
Since we have to be out of Pio Pico Thousand Trails for a week after staying for three weeks, we went for three nights at the Chula Vista Elks, and then to our local “vacation spot” – Silver Strand State Beach for four nights. We arrived May 30 and departed June 3. While not far, it… Continue reading Silver Strand State Beach 2022
Geocaching & Our Last Day at Quartzsite 2022
There was a Geocaching class late in the week that I took advantage of since I’ve been curious about it for some time. Dave of “OurEndeavor” (on YouTube) led the class. Prior to meeting up I downloaded the Geocaching App and made an account. We went to a couple locations that were near our rally… Continue reading Geocaching & Our Last Day at Quartzsite 2022
Scavenger Hunt – Next Exit Quartzsite – Part 4
I offered to organize a scavenger hunt where teams look for a variety of items within their RVs. Some items will be quite specific to receive the points, or to earn bonus points. For example–20 points for a deck of animal themed playing cards, or 20 points for any ball, but 20 additional bonus points… Continue reading Scavenger Hunt – Next Exit Quartzsite – Part 4
Artistic Time – Quartzsite Rally Part 3
Wednesday, Jan 26 Today was my artsy day at the rally. I went to the watercolor postcard activity in the morning. It was pretty cool. Loni had more than enough postcard-sized watercolor paper already taped onto a board for each of us. Loni walked everyone through step by step to make a sunset sky with… Continue reading Artistic Time – Quartzsite Rally Part 3
Off-Road Jeeping -Quartzsite Rally Part 2
Tuesday, an off-road ride to Dripping Springs, and on further to some mine was planned. Our jeep (TJ) is a simple stock, two-door, Jeep Wrangler Sport. Regular tires. No lift kit. I went and asked Ted and Daryl if this was a ride we should/could do. They agreed that there would be some challenging rock… Continue reading Off-Road Jeeping -Quartzsite Rally Part 2
The Next Exit Rally 2022- Opening Weekend
The Next Exit Quartzsite Rally 2022 was a weeklong gathering of RVers in the desert that was organized by Bob and Pearl Caddel of “JustPassingThru.com”. Those who enjoy following Bob and Pearl’s “Next Exit” videos on YouTube applied to be part of the group. We wanted to attend in 2021, but were too busy with… Continue reading The Next Exit Rally 2022- Opening Weekend
Quartzsite Rally – Meal Test Run
There are various channels of YouTube RVers that Barry and I follow. Several of them we have met in person. The couple of “The Next Exit”, Bob and Pearl Caddel, recently bought a home a few miles from us in the Yuma Foothills. They have organized a boon-docking get-together in Quartzsite the last three years.… Continue reading Quartzsite Rally – Meal Test Run
Dental Journey to Mexico
We were making our way down the coast of Oregon and California when I got like a pimple in my mouth on my lower gum. I’ve never had anything like this before, so I took a picture of it and sent it to my dentist in Escondido. They told me it was infection trying to… Continue reading Dental Journey to Mexico