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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

Overcast but still very warm, and got a few things done today to.

Where are we today ?
      Today is supposed to be the warmest day of the week as long as the cloud cover goes away. Not great for charging our solar. Did not get a full charge all day even with our inverter shut off and nothing turned on. Got close today 13.8 but need 14.01 for a full charge. 
mostly cloudy all day
        While I was in town for some parts Suzie saw an ultra light over head the 2 pics below she took with her I-phone.
             With all our electronic devices, 2 computers, I-phone, I pad, etc we have a back up that works. yes we could run our genny but don't like to.
            When I go to town my computer is plugged into the small 300 watt inverter we have in the car. Our first one we got about 20 years ago, still works like a charm.  When I come home my Mac is charged , then Suzie charges her computer, then the I-phone and i-pad in the car works pretty slick.
our 300 watt inverter for the car
       I had picked up a new connector for our towed and got it wired in and works better, but still having an issue with the lights in the car. So checking, testing all the connections and bulbs I have narrowed it down to a problem in our coach.
thats done but still have a problem
           4 hours checking things out getting too hot so gonna call it a day and think about it some more.
          Time to relax a bit and take my mind off it, get some reading done. Tomorrow is another day. Mostly overcast, when the clouds are gone the sun is blutal,  clouds cover it gets chilly, that's the desert that we love.
no awning today
       As the sun sets in the west we cooking supper, 1/2 a chicken on our Weber Q 100 and a salad tonight.
you guessed it we love chicken
        Have a few neighbors around with lotsa solar panels and batteries, they have Christmas lights all lit up. Looks so nice here in the desert darkness. So peaceful too.
they are a long way away
      That was it for a productive day for us, putter around enjoying this great weather, cold weather coming going to be in the 60's f but thats ok as long as the sun is shining it's still very warm.
       Glad that you took the time to stop by here at "desert dirt"  sure is wonderful.

Check out the interactive map below to see where we have been this Fall and Winter..

12 comments:

  1. Glad I am at home. I went out and tried starting my RV and everything in the dash was dead. When I turned the ignition key, nothing worked. Just a few months ago I got two new engine batteries. The four house batteries seem OK, so I used pushed the button to ad them to the engine batteries (battery boost). Engine turned over but really slow. The generator started so I figure the problem in in the ignition system somewhere. Always something, isn't there?

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    1. Always something to fix with an rv, but keeps me busy. Usually just minor stuff though.

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  2. Wouldn't it be nice to have a perfect RV without having to do any repairs ever? I think the only one like that available is at the toy store without an engine or no working parts.

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    1. Would be nice, but we do not live in a perfect world.
      If man made it it will break, but ya know even toys break too.
      I still find less work looking after an Rv than looking after a house.

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    2. Hope you only have small hiccups on your travels. We enjoy the travel log.. Hope you and Susie have a wonderful Christmas and a special New Year.

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    3. Thanks guys you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well, Hi to Norm.

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  3. Glad to see your still enjoying yourselves! Nice and peaceful out in the desert, you like it that way, aye! (Can you tell I'm Canadian, aye! - LOL) We are in Abita for a few weeks, weather is really nice, supposed to be 79 today - can't beat that! Take-care P.S. - I like your new picture of the two of you!

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    1. Thanks Monique.
      We do love the desert, sunshine, dry air. mountains and wide open spaces.
      Glad you are enjoying Abita we love that area too. And Don't forget to check out the Brewery for free beer.

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  4. Can you believe we haven't been to Quartzite? Nothing like a desert sky to greet the day and end the day!

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    1. What you haven't been to Quartzsite? Love the desert and the quirky town.

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  5. Sorry that you've been attacked by those mean electrical gremlins. They are the hardest ones to exterminate from an RV. I know you'll track them down and give them the boot, just don't boot them my way! ;c)

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    1. haha, it happens, a I am working on it , one day at a time...
      I will not send them your way, promise...

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