We left the Q and made our way to Yuma for some cosmetic work on "Wallace", Kathy and Chick's trailer.  We stayed 2 nights and left with some new decals on Wallace.

After Yuma we headed to an LDMA (Lost Dutchman's Mining Association) campground in Stanton, AZ, where we were from 15-17 Feb.

We were at Stanton as non-member guests to observe how LDMA operated in terms of gold prospecting.  There are a few mining properties across the U.S. but membership is a little pricey so we'll explore other options.

It appears Wen and Chick are wasting no time looking around for some nuggets :)

That Varmit Notice is a little scary!

Nice sunsets here as well.

We made it!  On time, even :)  We have the last 3 days of the big RV show to enjoy.  Cold and windy, with rain, is a pretty accurate description of the weather.  But that's ok...we made it!  The camping area at this location is known as "dome rock", named after that domed hill you see below.

The RV show was very informative and I came away with a lot of information and help from several of the vendors.

We enjoy many beautiful sunsets here :)

Plenty of solar power available when the sun's out.  Our batteries get charged up pretty quickly.

There are a few creative art displays out here, made by previous campers.

One of the things we really enjoy...hiking!  Beautiful views in every direction.

But we do need to pay attention to where we step!

The rain has stopped and Tali is a happy camper again :)

Cold winds force us to practice our music under shelter...

This old mine cave wound around on the left side (unable to see from this view) and I didn't get a good view of it as I was met by an unexpected guest when I approached.

A young couple and this guy were inside the cave and met me as I walked up to the entrance.  I think I startled the dog as much as he did me.  He turned out to be friendly and it was a good thing as he was unleashed.

Later on our hike we came upon a bonafide gold prospector and we talked for a while.  Being from Maine and having lost his wife some time ago, he settled here and has had some success prospecting.  A very interesting person to talk with.

We stayed at Quartzsite for about 3 weeks and really enjoyed every minute.  We hope to visit again next year.  We moved on from here to Yuma for a couple of days.

We left on the 13th of January bound for "The Q" (Quartzsite, Arizona).  Our first night out was a stop at a Cracker Barrel in Cordele , Ga.  It was not a particularly scenic nor exciting stopover but it was convenient and set the bar for all other stops to be better as we venture forth :)

See what I mean?

At Atmore, AL for 4 nights at a casino RV park because of frigid temperatures here and at our next destination.  We don't want to pass up the free (?) electricity.

Riverview RV Park in Vidalia, Louisiana.

Another Cracker Barrel in Lufkin, Tx.

The picture below is of Legato Winery in Lampasas, TX.  Quiet and wonderful hosts...we'll be back.
​Goodfellow AFB, TX.  We didn't get any pictures (we were there last year).  

Saddleback RV Park in Balmorhea, TX.  Very interesting bar...I can't say why :) 

Rio Grande Winery in Las Cruces, NM.  Not a particularly great stop for us :(

On the way to our next stop we decided to visit a roadside attraction, "The Thing".  Back 1n 1998 we stopped here when we were traveling with Wen's parents.  Her dad went in to partake of the display and wouldn't let us in on the experience since we needled him a little for spending money to see it.  We finally caved, 26 years later, to stand in the spot he stood and experience the same thrill he enjoyed :)

One final stop at San Pedro Resort Community in Benson, AZ.  Next up...."The Q"

Hello Hello Hello !!!
It's been so long since my last post and I am hoping some of you are still with us.  Our last post was WAY back from late Oct 2023 and we made it to Pinopolis, SC in 1 week, via Louisana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.  That went very quickly and smooth, thankfully.  From the beginning of November 2023 to 13 January, this year, we spent time with our dear friends Gwyn and Veston in SC, and took a week to visit Wendy's family in Ohio, for Christmas.  I'm posting just a few pictures of those times and hope to be much more punctual going forward ... where have we heard that before?

We were blessed by the invitation to gather with long time friends at Tripp's home on the creek.

Believe it or not, Kay is opening birthday gifts for the 100th time.  We love her dearly and look forward to sharing her 101st event :)

We enjoyed Thanksgiving at Veston and Gwyn's home, they were visiting family out of town.  My oldest son Joseph, with the hat, nephew David and wonderful girlfriend Lorrie!  It was a such a blessing we were able to be with them :)

David and Joseph reminiscing... 

Greg, Gwyn and Veston's oldest son, and family, at an annual Citadel gathering.

Leena, above the lady in blue jacket with gold sleeves, competes in a high school cheer team event.  She's that good...invited to compete as junior high school member.

On the way to Ohio, and from, we stopped at this B&B (Rockwood Manor) near Blacksburg and Radford, Va.  Although cold, I managed a brief walk around the grounds.

I like these lyrics :)

Here is a brief Christmas visit with Wen's family in Ohio.  This visit was way too short but at least we got to catch up, a little, over dinner.

Blanco successfully supervised yet another White Elephant gift exchange :)

BORING...thinks Kit Kat.

One last visit to Nasties for a final "duck party".

We don't miss many opportunities to visit an ice cream parlor :)

They named a road after me, though I can't remember where it is!!

Gwen, Veston and us in 2024...a little blurry, as expected.

Proof that Santa Clause (Griff) takes post Christmas vacations to Pinopolis, SC.

Wendy is not too concerned with the competition :)

Veston finally caught up to me in age and we celebrated at the Chophouse :) ​

I keep finding this weird stuff at Publix.  I did not try the tree stump!!