Some errands……

 

Our Location:

Road Runner BLM, Quartzsite, Az

Since our arrival I have said we were going to just rest for a couple of days and we kinda did but not completely. Today however the Big Dog did not move.

We have been to Q twice since our arrival for a few reasons but now we are going to stay put for a couple of days. I truly just want to sit for a bit. This morning we went for a short stroll, I worked outside for about a half hour and then we just rested for the day. I’m certain we did not finish our resting today and so will be forced to continue tomorrow. Such is the hardships of life.

I have chatted with Dad every night, staying caught up on the news back there. He had no tricker treaters at all but I don’t think he expected to either. I have called my sister a couple of times and had coffee, it was a nice way to pass an hour. Today I called my friend Linda to get caught up with her and her family. Due to busy lives we just didn’t get a chance to visit this summer. 

While we are sitting I will blog occasionally but not every day, I don’t do anything interesting enough to do so, some times they will be photo blogs, and since a picture is worth a thousand words, if you view the pictures slowly enough it will be as if I have produced a novel for you to read!

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time,

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

We've moved to California....

 

Our Location: 

North of MM 4, Ogilby Road, Winterhaven, California

 

This morning Doug ( Miss Adventure Travels  )  sent me a pic of the very beautiful sunrise over the Igloo. It was a perfect send off for us. Riley and I were ready to go about 8:30 am but we had told Doug between 10 - 10:30 am would be our time to pull out. Riley and I headed off for a walk while Doug finished doing whatever it is he does to get ready to roll. We were back around 9:15- 9:30 am and Doug was ready to start the big diesel engine. It started well, and before long we were all off heading down the road, AZ 95 southbound. 

 

We are ready to pull out, the big diesel engines are both running, Doug's is bigger of course!

Much more desert like here on AZ 95 as we go south. (Sorry the window is tinted and I didn't realize how dark the pic was before I posted it.)

The sand is more noticeable now.

 

Construction had us stopped for between 20-30 minutes just north of the stone cabin but after that it was easy rolling. This is Riley and I's first time coming down this road, we usually come to Quartzsite from California on I-10 East after we visit Janet & Dennis in Indian Wells. However this year we changed things up a bit and so as everyone that travels AZ 95 the first time does, we stopped at the Yuma Proving Grounds for the photos of the big guns at the gate. 

 

 

One of the big guns at the gate to the Yuma Proving Grounds.

Yep, it's a new sign for us to see.

We now have our photo of the proving grounds guns.

 

The WL started right up and we were off once again heading southwest toward the Yuma, Arizona area where we would connect with I-8 West. Doug & Yuma pulled off to put some go go juice in the big rig and Riley & I kept motoring on and found our way to the rest area on I-8 West where we filled up the fresh water tank and left a bag of garbage in the big dumpsters.  

An over pass in Yuma, Arizona. Not sure about the paddle wheel boats but they are there!

I like the edges of the over pass in California.

The Imperial Sand Dunes in  southern California.

We crossed into Pacific Time when we entered California before lunch time. We will however be staying on Arizona time since everything we do here in this area is in Yuma, Arizona. I called my dad after we got set up and chatted with him for a while. He was busy doing something but stopped to chat with me for a while. Always nice to chat with him. 

 

The view out our door.

The arroyo beside us, the Palo Verde trees are in the bottom. 

Looking off toward the Dunes, this view will be out our dining room windows.

 

So that's what's new with us over here at the Igloo. I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

 

A closer shot of the Dunes over there!

A rig or two back there but not too far away.

We've parked close to that black pile and explored that area back there in years previous.

 

Until next time...

 

Our spot for next two weeks.

A bit closer up.

We usually park in the spot where that rig is but he was here first.

 

Take care, be safe, 

 

Our fire pit just outside the door.

 

Deb

 

A few photos from various places....

 

 

Our Location: 

MM 91-90 SB AZ 95, near Quartzsite, Arizona

 

A very quiet day, the four of us took a truck ride to check out a different area for parking while in the area in the future. Other than that, it was a very quiet day. I hope you enjoy the photos tonight, they've been kicking around for a while now. 

 

 

Ivan ( Roadtrip  ) your blog showed up sometime after 7 am this morning on my side bar but quite far down as it was posted 2 days ago. It wasn't there around 5 am or at least I didn't see it. 

 

 

On a staghorn cactus.

Back home from just above our summer spot. Those leaves are all gone now, and the water is easier to see.

That's our summer spot just before we finished packing up to leave. Both photos were taken from the same spot.

Fog on the water, I stopped here almost every day on my walk at our summer spot.

Same place as above photo. Obviously a different morning.

And another morning..

Same place as above.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

 

Until next time...

 

Take care, be safe, 

 

Deb

 

 

Meeting a fellow Canadian and a jeep ride.....

 

Our Location: 

MM 91-90 SB AZ 95, near Quartzsite, Arizona

 

A very nice but chilly morning, Riley and I were out the door to get our steps in before the heat started but were taking off extra sweaters before we got back home. It was a nice way to the start the day. 

 

Ivan stopped by this morning!

We noticed this burned out rig on our jeep ride today.

This old fella is pretty gnarled but still hanging on.

Doug, Yuma and I were just getting ready to head out for a jeep ride toward the Tower Hill area of the Kofa Mountains when a big dark blue GMC truck came cruising back toward us. A tall, lean fella climbed out and smiled at us, Ivan ( Roadtrip ) had found us. It was very nice to meet him, I've followed his blog for a lot of years and can now put a face to the words. His sidekick HRH Miss Hailey, his three legged kitty was at home keeping the rig safe. A very nice chat with us all sitting in the sun next to the White Lion, it was a great morning!! 

 

 

It was pretty rugged looking in some places.

After Ivan headed off to run his errands, Doug ( Miss Adventure Travels  ), Yuma and I headed out for a jeep ride toward Tower Hill in the Kofa Mountain Wildlife Refuge. Riley opted not to come along, too rough for her. It was a long ride, but some nice scenery along the way. We both agreed it wouldn't be a ride we'd take again though. A few rough spots had us bouncing and at least once we needed 4 wheel low to get us out of a tight spot. We left around 12:30 and made it back around 4:30 pm. We managed to meet on the road Ivan as we coming out and he was heading home! Thanks Doug!! 

 

Some rough walking around here.

We climbed up there.

To see this!

So there you have it, thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed the visit. 

 

Some nice views.

The number of saguaros is amazing.

Just beautiful out there, lots of cholla too.

Until next time....

 

I love the rocks!

Lots of holes/caves from wind or maybe rain.

Forests of saguaros.

 

Take care, be safe, 

 

We circled the entire valley floor as it stayed close to the foot of the mountains, it was rough in places.

Some very pretty views.

Good night from the Kofa Mountain Wildlife Refuge near Quartzsite, AZ.

 

Deb