Monday, November 25, 2019

Surprised us too.....



Our Location: American Girl Mine Road, California


I slept well until shortly after 2 AM but I also went to bed early around 8 pm as I was very tired. I've been driving for a few miles these past few days. I enjoy driving but it does get tiring after a while. 

Snow on those mountain tops way off in the distance.

You know we're close now, don't ya?
 
We were both up tucking a few things away and grabbing some snacks for the truck shortly after 7 AM. We were on the road by 7:45 AM. A kind of cloudy type sky and the temps reading 45F/7.2C. Pointing the Big Dog's nose west we once again ran along I-10 West. 

Sorry for the reflection from the window, but still a good photo.

We left Gage, NM this morning and crossed into Arizona a short time later.

Our original destination was going to be Empire Ranch for a week but a check of the long range weather forecast had very low temps, very strong winds, lots of rain and even some chances of snow, so we opted to head on down the road. We couldn't decided on any place we wanted to stop now as we would be there for a week with the holiday weekend coming up and so we agreed that with the weather being iffy at best in most of the areas we would just head to the surest thing. Yuma! And so that's what we did. We simply pointed the Dogsled in that direction and yelled,' Mush." 

Of course you know this is Texas Canyon rest area, right? We didn't stop but we still took photos.

It's a long way down there folks.


A few stops along the way and some leg stretches, a few phone calls and by 5 PM tonight MOUNTAIN time we arrived here at our spot for the next while. The long range forecast looks wonderful and we're happy to be sitting for a while again. 

Past this in Tucson, AZ. Some kind of big playland.
 
While we are actually in California we will keep our clocks on Mountain time as Yuma is the biggest shopping area near by and we will be using their 'time' to keep us in tune with shopping and stuff while in this area. 
 
HRH Miss Kitty was looking around as we drove. She normally stays in carrier but today opted for a different view.

Talked to both my SIL Janet and my dad today. Dad was happy to hear from us, knowing we are now going to be sitting here for a while just resting, soaking up the heat and enjoying the sunshine.  Janet was probably happy to hear from us too. Haha

We were happy to see this sign, knowing we were a short distance from our destination.

Tomorrow I'll catch up on the comments and my reading, for the past couple of days I've just been too tired at days end. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

I snapped this just as we finished putting the feet down.

 
Until next time... take care, be safe, 


This is one of the reasons we enjoy the desert. Good night!!

Deb 





 

16 comments:

  1. We love that area. The weather is most often pleasant and the neighbours pleasant but distant. Enjoy your time there.

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    1. We too enjoy this area a great deal. We've found a few spots we really like and have found one big enough for a 'circle of wagons' should the need arise. Haha. Thanks Lorne.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  2. Good for you for finding good weather..worth the extra drive I'm sure! Enjoy your time there!

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    1. Very much worth the extra drives. We are now happy and content to sit for a while and just enough the warmth we've been looking for since leaving our summer location.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  3. Finished reading and thought bet they are out at Ogilby Rd. So I scrolled back up and sure enough. Enjoy.
    We always enjoy our ride through the Texas Canyon never get tired of seeing those large rocks all balanced.
    Stay safe.

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    1. Texas Canyon is always a surprise to see, those balanced rocks never seem to fall. I'm always sure they'll be different when we come back but they never are.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  4. You certainly are making good time. Texas Canyon is one of my favs when I'm in the Tucson area.

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    1. We did make great time and now we are going to sit and enjoy the views, the weather and the hiking. Texas Canyon is always so fascinating to see.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  5. Glad you found the nice weather too. Have a great time!

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    1. Thanks Patsy. If we had known about the weather we might have dropped into EBSP as we love the place. However we were past and I wasn't about to back track.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  6. I agree. Always go for the good weather when possible. Long journey but glad you're settled for awhile.

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    1. Thanks Doug. Good weather is why we come and we would be silly to sit in ugly weather just because we had plans to stop. Warm is always better for us.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  7. Ya lucky's..Wished we were there with you.

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    1. Hey Buddy!!! We decided the weather wasn't going to be nice and so we hustled. WE have a big spot if you should decide to come out this way. Close to lots of things! Crank up Newmar and head west, I'll send ya directions. Haha... Love to Sharon!

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  8. We saw that play land while in Tucson a few weeks ago. Very colourful.

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