Arizona yeah !!!!

Where are we today ?

Valley Vista Rv resort Benson AZ.

       So quiet here at the Deming New Mexico Walmart and about 16 rv''s here. So scattered around but really supposed to park in this one area, Security here is 24 hours and very friendly guy he was.

      We are in no hurry today so a casual walkabout the parking lot and the store, picked up a couple items we needed. Had our coffees, and computing done, secure the coach and on the road by 8:10 am.
      A very nice easy drive, good roads, not much traffic, no wind and sunshine on our backs. We can take it easy now that we are here in the Southwest.

only 169 miles today

a few rv's here this morning in Walmart

       Now heading down Deming's main street to I-10.  It is a nice New Mexico small town.

Back on I-10 heading west, easy drive 

we know we are in the desert when we see these signs

desert and mountains, love it!

Arizona finally!

Texas  Canyon Rest area tells us we are close to Benson

           Arrived in Benson about 10:30  stopped in to get our propane topped up, and over to Benson Auto Glass to see if they could fix a stone chip in our windshield. No luck, only on Wednesday and Friday they have a guy come in. We leaving tomorrow so will have it looked at down the road.
            Across the road checked into Valley Vista another membership resort we enjoy, a bit expensive at $13.00 a night compared to what we usually pay. But that includes cable Tv, we don't usually use , but no point in setting up our dish for one night.

this the place

we have a nice huge corner site

not real busy here yet but it will be

        All set up and I wandered into town, only a couple miles, checked for a few deals and stopped to visit Betty at Cates and Hill Rv I have been  dealing with her for years and she really knows her stuff. If she does not have it will be here in a couple days, and very good prices too!
        I was looking for replacement straps for our Awning de-flappers. I have checked out at least three Camping Worlds and 2 other rv dealers with no luck. Guess what she had them in stock. Gotta love dealing with her.

      Now back home relaxed outside with Suzie for a while enjoying our e-readers. Some cloud cover this afternoon but still at 70 f really not bad at all.

         Both the outdoor pool and hot tub are very warm and would have been in them if the sun was shining. Our original plan was to spend a week or two right here, but those plans changed. Less time here and we will be back into where we want to be. Back in this are in the spring most likely.

excellent hot tub and pool, very warm

our first Sagauro Cactus is always here

       Now just putter around for a bit, enjoy reading then a real treat for us that we really enjoy when we are here. No cooking tonight gonna pick up  some broasted chicken right here next to the campground at Junction Express. Gotta be the best we have had since Anna Maes in Ontario. We are regulars here whenever we pass through the area.

Junction Express

      The trick here is to order it fresh made and we do. I walked over about 4 pm and places our order. Gonna pick up at 5:30 fresh made and hot, ohhh soo good. Not so good for our healthy eating lifestyle, but we occasionally wander off it.

chicken fries and coleslaw

       After supper walkabout shows a couple neighbors with their Christmas lights all lit up. tos the season. Almost wish we were here this Saturday, Downtown Benson is doing a Christmas Bazar on main street and light parade. But we do have a place we would like to be. 

right across from us

        A comment yesterday was why the rush? Well we really enjoy Arizona, dry air and warmer temps. Also Audio books are great but with my hearing aides I cannot understand the words when we are travelling (road noise etc..) So The music on our satellite radio works well for both of us. Another reason I do not talk on the phone , cause I really can't understand what you are saying. E mails and texting works great for me as well as reading. Really sucks to loose your hearing due to noise exposure. But such is life, at least I can read lips and get by pretty good with the aides.

         Thanks again for the visit, sure is nice to be back in the southwest again.

Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle. 

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