TRIPPIN' THURSDAY
RV LIFE PART FOUR
RV LIFE PART FOUR
Ranch bird sanctuary |
I
hope everyone is having a thankful Thanksgiving. I wrote this post yesterday,
knowing I’d be overindulging in turkey, stuffing, and family time today. Our family
is small, but we make a lot of racket and writing would be out of the question.
We’ll do a little trippin’ this holiday long weekend from Tonto Basin to
Prescott to Wickenburg and back to the basin.
The
RV Ranch is filling up with the usual winter visitors now that November is here.
Most of our friends kind of come and go after they’ve come back for the season.
Only a couple of them hang here for the holidays. I haven’t had a great deal of
time to get social. They wouldn’t have wanted me. I’ve been coughing and
feeling generally blah since we got back from Colorado at the end of October.
Two trips to the Indian Medical Center has only got me to a certain level of
well. Now, I’m trying some of my own remedies.
I
did make it to the annual pig roast and tried to hold the coughing down as much
as possible. Missing the food was out of the question! I did miss several
birthday celebrations. No one seemed to mind!
FDW
and I went to Laughlin for a few days. It might have been better if I’d
stayed
in bed because I think the trip set me back some. The smoky casinos are not
conducive to keeping the lungs healthy. The fishing was hit and miss. I got
some writing done, too. It was a cheap trip since we had free nights. Tip for
anyone within driving distance of a casino: Stay at one a couple of times and
you will repeatedly be invited back for free nights or greatly discounted with
extras such as free meals. We never pay to stay in
Laughlin anymore.
Big fish |
Little fish |
Managed
to make it through a Fall Festival a couple of weeks ago with a bag of cough
drops in my purse. I think I own stock in Halls by now. Chino Valley, AZ area
never ceases to
have some surprises. Take a look who had the booth next to the
local author tent!
What were they selling? |
My
eye appointment went great. After the rude dude at the driver’s license renewal
office scared the you know what out of me telling me there was something wrong
with my right eye. The doctor confirmed there is nothing wrong, other than a
floater. He even checked for melanoma. I’m free and clear and breathing easier.
We
tried to walk a couple of mornings, but honestly, the desert and I are
not on
speaking terms right now. I want badly to get back to it, but the cough won’t
give me peace. I’m sure I’ve gained back the six pounds I’d lost.
Desert walk is 4 wheeler trail |
Always dry Ranch wash |
We’ve
had a little rain in the basin, but as you can see, not enough to get the wash
flowing. It hasn’t flowed in the three years we’ve been coming to the Ranch. I’d
love to see that happen.
I
guess my big tip this time was casino specials. Lately, I’ve been finding great
deals for Christmas and I’ll try to remember to share next time.
Enjoy
your feast, big or small, wherever you are!
Happy Thanksgiving, Brenda! I'm at a lull right now and looking at email. Hope your health gets better. Take care!
ReplyDeleteHi Ilona! I am better. Thanks. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
DeleteHi Ilona! I am better. Thanks. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
DeleteMy DH and I went out to dinner on Wednesday...thought that would do. But I caved in and bought a Butterball (for half price!) on Thursday and cooked it here in the VRBO...the smell was worth it. Leftovers-priceless. Today I'm happy I'm not out shopping with the crowds. Glad to hear you are better, Brenda. We need you healthy to write and be the spitfire you are.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great celebration, Rolynn!
DeleteYou had a great celebration, Rolynn!
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