Windy, cold day........

Our Location: Coyote Howls East, Why, Arizona

Woke this morning around 6:30 am, not as chilly as yesterday morning but the Igloo was swaying a bit now and again as the wind gusts rocked. I did my usual morning reading, commenting and emails before rolling out of bed and making my way downstairs. I fed HRH as her dish was empty and one would think that she hasn’t eaten for a year by the way those sad eyes look at you then back at her empty food dish. Since it was only yesterday morning we went through the same ritual I’m pretty certain she isn’t starving to death. She is such a drama queen. After that I settled down with my hot chocolate and book to enjoy some peace and quiet. 

 

Going to go back here some day...

 

Riley made her grand appearance around 8 am, the next 40 minutes or so were spent with her readying herself for the day and me just reading. We both read and chatted for a bit about what to do today and so on. Around 10 am we headed outside to brave the winds and blowing bits of dust to do a few chores that we needed to do. One was propane for the Igloo, one of our big tank went empty a couple of days ago and I never like to leave them empty for long. So this morning’s chore was to fill that tank. We headed off to the busy metropolis of downtown Why. We of course reached it within a minute of leaving the driveway of the campground. The Why Not Travel Store. It is one of about 5 buildings that constitute the town. The tank held 6.8 gallons of propane for a grand total of just over $24 US. I’m seriously debating filling the two small tanks before we go as well. As they are both getting pretty close to empty. 

 

Just love these views...

 

Back home we installed the tank and then headed off to Ajo (pronounced Ah - ho), short distance up AZ-85 to the north. We took our time dropping in at a few stores along the way. We filled the Big Dog’s drinking bowl  with 22.058  gallons of diesel at $3.01 per gallon which is getting close to the most expensive drink per gallon  the Big Dog has had on our journey so far. We then proceed to the Family Dollar for a browse around, next door we ventured into the Radio Shack, and then Napa/RV Supplies was next on our stops.  We didn’t lighten our wallets at any of those stops but managed to do so at Olsen’s IGA. We needed few things to tide us over until we pass through a bigger locale on Saturday where we will stock up on a few items we’ll need. 

 

How can you bet these sunsets?

Back home we put away groceries, debated about cooking doors and finally came up with a plan that had Riley finding her own lunch after the salad course. I just wasn’t hungry and our menu was for outdoor cooking which she didn’t want me to cook for her indoors.

 

So pretty, aren't they?

 

I take my arthritis drugs on Wednesday’s and Thursday and since my Rheumy Specialist doubled one of them I’ve been struggling a day or two a week. Including lack of appetite and nausea, the other major symptom seems to be exhaustion. Today is that big struggle day. Between the side effects, the wind, and the Igloo shaking a bit I managed to grow myself  a headache which is rare for me. I decided I’d rest a bit, crawled under a blanket to read around 1:30 and before I knew it it was 4 pm. I slept the afternoon away. I’m feeling better but I dislike sleeping so long. 

 

The sky turns red....

A Happy Birthday greeting goes out Marion. We hope this day has been filled with all good things for you and that you feel the love and affection of family and friends. 

 

And then it's gone....

So there you have it. We didn’t really do much today, a few errands but nothing exciting. Thanks for stopping by, feel free to drop a comment.

Until time…take care, be safe,

Deb