Today, Isaac, Barry and I went for a hike here at Pio Pico Thousand Trails. Isaac was so excited! We said we’d take a lunch with us to eat up on the “mountain”. Isaac insisted on wearing his little Daniel Tiger backpack, and that he would carry the lunches. We kept it simple with PBJ… Continue reading Hiking “Mt. Pio”
Carport Screens are Installed
Due to the delay in materials, the sun and wind screens for the carport were not completed before we left for the summer. However, Phil was happy to send us some pictures when he finished the job, as did Cheryl. We are quite happy with the results. Thank you, Yuma Screens! We LOVE the look… Continue reading Carport Screens are Installed
Isaac and Mona-2 weeks in Yuma!
On April 22, Justin drove Isaac and Mona over to Yuma to stay with us for TWO weeks! We were so excited to have this extended time with both of them in our new home at CVR. They were busy everyday. Our outdoor living space set up in the carport was great to have. It… Continue reading Isaac and Mona-2 weeks in Yuma!
Window Sunscreens Installed
Our order for all the windows and carport sunscreens got delayed for 3 weeks because Phil, of Yuma Screens, was not receiving any of the framing materials in his weekly orders. We had hoped to have them up for our last couple weeks in the house, but there was nothing anyone could do. The framing… Continue reading Window Sunscreens Installed
INSIDE Our New Home
The majority of our furniture arrived from Mor Furniture For Less on February 18, 2021. The couch and TV console with a fireplace didn’t arrive till March and April. Luckily those pieces were not critical for our daily living. They just kept our living room from feeling complete and being able to do this blog… Continue reading INSIDE Our New Home
Sunscreens Needed
Since we had the carport fan installed at the time of the electric wiring for the shed, we need to pursue installation of sunscreens along the carport to add protection during the summer. This will be in addition to sunscreens for most of the windows on the house, which will help keep the interior of… Continue reading Sunscreens Needed
Welcome to OUTSIDE Living!
We thought we would wait till next fall/winter of 2021, to purchase a patio conversation set, especially since we only have about 3 weeks left here, but the set we found and the very limited availability of it made us go for it now. I’ve been casually looking at outdoor furniture locally, and researching sets… Continue reading Welcome to OUTSIDE Living!
A Special Day Trip to Phoenix
March 31, 2021, Barry and I headed to Glendale, AZ (Phoenix area). This was a special day trip for me. Karen invited us over because Montana’s son, Todd (Slack) Dennis and his wife Sarissa would be there that day from Ohio. I have not seen Todd since he was a baby! When Todd’s mom, Carol,… Continue reading A Special Day Trip to Phoenix
March Visit – Chula Vista
My next orthodontic appointment was scheduled for Monday, March 29, so we planned to drive the Jeep over from Yuma, and spend a couple nights with the kids in Chula Vista. Timing was perfect to be able to include attending a three-hour pickleball clinic from 1-4 on Sunday, March 28. We arrived around 10:15 am.… Continue reading March Visit – Chula Vista
Insulating the Shed
Since the summer temperatures tend to be three digits here in Yuma, we were advised to insulate our shed. Without insulation the temperature inside the shed rises significantly enough to cause various materials to either become brittle or basically disintegrate. So this weekend we got started. Home Depot had insulation, but unfortunately, only the R-19… Continue reading Insulating the Shed