Family Arrived!

5-28-11 - We woke up this morning to some clouds and some sun. There is a storm coming and we aren't looking forward to it.

Lisa, Dwayne and Evan flew in from Bothell on Friday evening and arrived here in Reno about 10:30 PM. We heard from Lisa Sat morning about 10:30 and they were at breakfast. Then she called back and were coming to our RV Park. They stopped and we had a good talk and planned our day.

Did some looking around the city. Then Evan's team played there first game at Wooster High School which is located right near Hwy 395. They won the first game by about 30 points. Then we had a break until the next game scheduled at 5:10. So got something to eat at the Boston Market, which was a first time there and food was good.

Team then played their second game and same result as we won by about 30 points. Evan hasn't been playing because of back and neck problems. I think he has been growing too fast and could have brought on these problems. He has grown about 6 inches in the last year and a halve.

Then after the game we went to a show at the Eldorado Hotel & Casino called the "Alluminair". The theater was full and the show was great. It had a none stop show that ran for 1 hr. and 20 minutes. The color and lights we awesome. Some of the acts were just out of this world and well worth our money. That's it for now.

We're in Reno, NV!

5-27-11 - After spending three days on the road and a total of 711 miles. We arrived at the silver Sage RV Park in Reno, NV. on Friday the 27th about 3:45 PM.

We had a good trip from Happy Trails with our first stop was at the Beatty RV Park just about a hundred miles north of Vegas on hwy 95. The park was really nice, $25 per night full hook-ups, great restrooms, the shower was all tiled and large. Our night there was great.

Next day we made it to Walker Lake on hwy 95 north of Beatty 200 plus miles. We placed in our usual spot looking over the lake. The weather was sunny but did get wind later in the evening. Had a wiener roast and nice fire. We just love these outside outings.

Have had a few problems with our new coach and are keeping a list. Then when we get home will will have Camping World in Burlington take care of things.

On The Road Again!!

5-24-11 - well tomorrow is the big day to head down the road in our 2005 Gulf Stream motor home. We have been here at Happy Trails with it since the 18th of March. Drove it 65 miles from Apache Junction to our lot and that is it. So this diesel pusher rookie driver will hit the road in the morning. It really seems to be very easy to drive and holds the road very good Just so we don't forget what it looks like here it is as we had left the lot at Totom RV in Apache Junction.

Our schedule will be to go to Beatty, NV tomorrow night and stay at a RV right on hwy 95 for the night. Then on 26th will go as far North as Walker Lake. We have done some kayaking there in years past. So will kick back for awhile and do some walking along the lake shore, maybe a bonfire. Then on Friday the 27th will be arriving in Reno, NV for four days. Evan our grandson has a basketball tournament there from Sat. thru Monday. That's it for now.

Hiking South Mountian - Fatman Pass!!

5-18-11 - We had a great day of hiking at South Mountain which is about 50 miles from Happy Trails. Our friends the Krafft's, Don & Sharon took us out for this hike today.

So now we know why this trail is called fatman pass. This small trail through solid rock is really not for a fatman but someone with a slight build. The rock is rubbed smooth from people going through this small opening in the rocks.

This hike was a total of 5.7 miles and the weather was just great. We had some clouds, some blue sky, some sun and also a few drops of rain. Didn't have enough rain to hurt anything but made the day interesting. We couldn't have asked for a matter day for this hike.

We knew where we were but still had some nice signs to follow while doing this hike. The City of Phoenix have five Regional parks in the valley and this is probably one of the nicest parks in the system.

Then after the hike we went for a ride and found a very nice restaurant called "The Farm at South Mountain". The only problem was that we arrived 20 minutes after the restaurant had closed. The hours during the week are 10-3. It is a really neat place to go for lunch and in a farm/park setting. We had been to this place one other time and the food is really great and such a nice area to eat and just like a park.

Kayaking Trip to Lake Pleasant

5-20-11 Wow!! This is the first time it uploaded all my pictures from the trip at one time so we will run with it.

Had a great trip to Lake Pleasant with Bob & Jeyyte Lanius, Debbie Gunning & the Giengers. The weather was great and got some good pictures for the memories end of the trip.

The weather temperatures were just great and just a little bit too much wind but we all did very well. Then after kayaking, we all went to Dillons Restaurant at Scorpion Bay Marina for a great meal

Schnepf Farms - Peach Farm Tour!!

5-14-11 - We had a great time at the Schnepf Farms Peach farm way across the valley East of Queen Creek. They have a 300 acre farm that raises lots of veg's but their big crop is peaches. This past weekend was their annual Peach Festival. When we got there people were everywhere. There is lots to do. Lots off vendors were there selling their wares, fresh Peach Pie but the line was too long so we didn't get any.

We did go out on a hay wagon ride to get close to the peach orchards. The first field we were at there wasn't much fruit. Then we found another field and the peaches were just great. So after picking about 10 lbs. at $1.90 per pound we called it good. The peaches are very good tasting and we have lots to eat.

I forgot about our trip across the valley to the farm was in our Dune Buggy. It was a total of 75 miles one way to the farm. The Buggy ran just great with one problems but then on the way back can't say the same thing. We had stopped at MacDonald's just after leaving the farm for a cold drink and some Ice=Cream. Then we are on the road heading back and noticed that the gas pedal wasn't working right. The next thing we know the gas pedal is done and we aren't moving. So I get down under the steering wheel and get the gas pedal working. So we have gas again and the motor is running fine.

Then as we are ready to shift down into 2nd gear and turn into Happy Trails I push in the clutch pedal to shift and oops! the pedal stays down. We have problems, like a broken shift cable or something else. But we were in walking distance to our lot and towed the Buggy home with a Golf Cart.

Now our Buggy is in the shop to have the shifting problem taken care of. So should have it back by May 19th,

Mother's Day!

5-08-11 - Well today is the day that we celebrate all the mothers and the good job they are done raising their families.

We went to breakfast after church with the Daly's, Phipp's and ourselves at Coco's at Sun City Grand. Had great time sitting outside on the Patio and the food was good. Then had a chance to do alot of talking, since the Daly's just got back from Texas where they windsurf for about 6 weeks each winter.

Weather has been just great the last few days with highs of 100 and not alot of wind. So have been using the A/C in our new motor home to keep things on the cool side.

Osama bin Laden is dead!!

5-01-11 - Approximately 7:00 PM all the news stations are saying that American Troops have killed him and they are also saying our troops have his body. We are waiting for a report from our President.

This is so important in our fight against terrorism and just waiting to hear what our President will have to say. bin Laden has been such a figure in terrorism since 9-11.

It was confirmed that Osama bin Laden is dead per the President of the US. He is taking credit for the plan that he directed and directed special forces to get him. This plan has been going on for just about 10 years.

Delivered the 1998 Chieftain today!

5-01-11 - Just delivered the chieftain to the Smiths on Lot 2 here at Happy Trails. They will be loading it and heading to WA on Thursday the 4th.

Ione did All the final cleaning after the Scholtens used the coach for a week while they were here for a week of sun and fun in the valley. It was fun having them here for the first time.. They also did a trip to Grand Canyon and Sedona. They were gone for three days and had a great time. Lisa will be leaving Monday and the boys left last Friday.

Thats it for now and back on later.