Our Location: BLM Plomosa Road, Quartzsite, AZ
(Yesterday's post)
A busy day yesterday, I was too tired to blog last night. Morning found us doing a few little things inside before heading back into Q for a quick couple of things. I didn’t take ANY pictures yesterday, although Riley snapped one or two with my phone.
A stop at Love’s to drop some garbage and then on to RV Lifestyles to ask a question of their service department as I think I’ve narrowed down my battery/solar issue some more. They weren’t very helpful but then again I understand they want you to bring in your rig and pay them to find the problem. However a shop rate of $125.00 USD per hour is a bit steep when you add on the exchange rate and I’ll wait until I’m elsewhere to have it checked out. We are managing quite well the way we are.
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| Love the colour of this motor home. Nice Sand Rail behind too. |
From there we tried to find some firewood and found only one location but it was too busy to get into and so we didn’t bother. A stop down at the big tent once again but for only one purpose to catch our friends. We made plans to meet at 3X family restaurant at 5 pm (or as soon as they could get away from the tent). Riley and I then headed out to find this restaurant that our friend Lisa had called 3 Sisters. Lisa is directionally and name challenged but we love her anyway. I slipped in to make a reservation for 5 pm, reservation made and confirmed, 5 pm for 6 people. Riley and I headed home.
We spent the rest of the afternoon doing some reading and puttering around. We loaded ourselves into the Dogsled and headed back into town around 4:30 pm. We arrived about 10 minutes to 5 pm, parked and heard a beep, beep as we were walking toward the place. Sure enough there came the ladies, Carol and Lisa but no fellas. Hugs all around once again and news that Lisa & Paul’s (Buzz) coach was supposed to be getting it’s final bolts tightened on an oil line leak before 5 and so the Jerry and Buzz would join us shortly. I checked in to say we’re here, was told we should all wait outside as it’s too crowded inside at the door. Twice I told the lady we had reservations for 5 pm, a table for 6. Twice she nodded and off she went. She called numerous people before us and after approximately 45 minutes waiting outside I was heading back in to find out what the hold up was when she poked her head out and asked why we were still waiting. I explained once again that we had a reservation for 5 pm for 6 people under the name of Debbie. You could see the dawning moment as it settled in that she had been skimming over our name waiting for us to arrive. We were seated immediately at a makeshift extended table. The idea for the reservation was no waiting and a FULL table, oh well.
It took a long time for us to get any service of any kind even to order something to drink. However it was all good, the fellas arrived and we all sat down and had ourselves a good old chin wag catching up with each other. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen these folks and so we had a few things to learn. We don’t know Jerry and Carol well but we do know Lisa and Buzz quite well.
It took a long time for us to get any service of any kind even to order something to drink. However it was all good, the fellas arrived and we all sat down and had ourselves a good old chin wag catching up with each other. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen these folks and so we had a few things to learn. We don’t know Jerry and Carol well but we do know Lisa and Buzz quite well.
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| Nice bright green lid on this Weber Q. |
The food came in bits and spurts with everyone eating for some time while I waited for my food. Our waitress came over, sat beside me on the bench and began to apologize saying that there was problem with my order. It seems someone had forgotten it. Long story short, my burger arrived within a short time and all was good. The nice lady even comped the burger for the mix up. Meal finished and with hugs and kisses all around before we headed out each going our own way.
I don’t drive after dark, I find it very hard to determine if the headlights coming at me are in a row or a line across the roadway. However last night there was very little traffic and it wasn’t a long drive. We made it no problems but we had trouble finding the correct path home. It took us about 20 minutes to determine which path it was as there is a bit of a jog that is difficult to see in the dark. Had dinner gone as planned we would have been home around dusk making it much easier to see. However we made it home around 8:30 pm having had a wonderful time with our friends.
I don’t drive after dark, I find it very hard to determine if the headlights coming at me are in a row or a line across the roadway. However last night there was very little traffic and it wasn’t a long drive. We made it no problems but we had trouble finding the correct path home. It took us about 20 minutes to determine which path it was as there is a bit of a jog that is difficult to see in the dark. Had dinner gone as planned we would have been home around dusk making it much easier to see. However we made it home around 8:30 pm having had a wonderful time with our friends.
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| HRH Miss Kitty relaxing in Riley's chair. Her head propped up on the armrest. |
I am not complaining about the restaurant nor the service in anyway. I'm simply documenting our day. It gave us more time with our friends and we truly enjoyed the visit. I should have attached something to a branch as we left for the evening to indicate where we turn but since we don't go at night I didn't think of it. It is a lesson for the future. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. Sorry only a couple of pictures and I forgot to take pictures at dinner.
Until next time… take care, be safe,
Deb
Until next time… take care, be safe,
Deb
Getting good service on time in Quartziste can be a challenge just about anywhere in town. But you did have more time to visit and good food. AND glad you found your way home. I have had the same issue here in the desert a few times so you are not alone.
ReplyDeleteHaha....good to know we are in great company George.
DeleteNo complaints about the service at the restaurant but as I said, documenting it for future memories.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
Glad you found your way home Safely. Some people set up Solar Patio Lights near their rigs as a directional finder.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Nancy had a Senior Moment when you told her about the reservation. We watched the Sun Set through the windows of that same restaurant. Two nights in a row the service was crazy.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
We don't go out at night unless it's a special occasion and so I would know next time. Actually I was all around the road but just couldn't see it. Finally I just headed cross country to reach where I knew I wanted to go. We have solar lights out but not high in the sky and as I said, we don't go out at night, so I'm not concerned.
DeleteThe service was lacking but the company was excellent and that was the most important part of the whole thing. The waitress was wonderful and I have no complaints but the folks beside us had some major complaints. It's not a place we would go on any kind of regular basis but the food was fine and I'm sure the service is much better when it's not so busy.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
It sounded like your day was a bit frustrating. Time to give the head a shake, smile, and start over, thats what I try to do. It is also fun to rant and get it out of your system. Hey have you talked to Discount Solar about your problem?? They are good with solar and battery stuff. They are east of the traffic lights on the north side of the bridge down past Road Runner and those places. Have fun on Plomosa Road!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorne. It's always fun to see how the other half live. The working half, and those folks were earning their keep last night. You know it is what it is and truly the company was the whole reason we were there anyway. The food was just an add on.
DeleteNo I haven't been to Discount Solar this year but I think I've narrowed the issue down. I believe an electrician may be able to tell me if I'm right or not. Thanks however for the idea. I appreciate it.
Plomosa Road is fun, I like it here but we are too far for me to walk to the hills so instead I stumble around looking for cacti pictures.
Take care, be safe,
Deb