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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Rain done, sun shining, rv show done, and enjoying more desert sunshine.

Where are we today?
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          Now today is going to be a wonderful day. I can just feel it in my bones. And it was. After the rain we had yesterday afternoon and last night we has lotsa puddles. But now looks like all will be good for a while.
a few rain puddles but will soon be gone
     Got a few nice walkabouts this morning then we headed on down to the Big Tent at 8:20 to beat the traffic. And we did that quite well. No problems and parked close to where we wanted to be.
close to the tent
       It all opened at 9 am and we were in line to get through first thing and then outta there. Checked out a couple Trailers and really like the new steps that they had for their trailers. Set out and secure on the ground what a great concept !
like the new stairs
     We headed on in and the crowds not too bad as we made progress they became more, we are used to this. This is our first day here and just an overview, we will be back again before the week is done when the crowds go away.
not to busy right now
        Now lots of stuff to see most we passed over. but always interesting . Pretty well the same every year with a few changes here and there.
          Now we know from the past, line up for the Minute Rice booth ( only a few minutes), spin the wheel and get a gift and some free Rice. We like free! So we got our rice and wandered about some more checked to the whole tent stuff. We know that when the rice samples are done in a day or 2 they are done for the rest of the show. So Gotta get here early.
we got a years supply here today
and all free
           We ran into a few friends here and there said hi in the crowds and carried on.
cool hot dog flippers
 another gimmick 
      Then outside to check out these vendors. The sunshine was wonderful!
     You want food ? Lots of options but we have no need, food at home.
Wok this way
 this is a cool vendor 
great smoked Turkey legs  here, 
we have had  these in the past
smoked 1/2 chicken smells awesome
ice cream , too early
         Passed by this stroller with a couple bulldogs enjoying the ride, they were exercised out for the day.
too cute
      We had enough by 11:30 so headed back on home, Sure glad we went early the lineup heading north was over 1/2 a mile, glad we heading south now away from the crowds.
line heading north to the show
     Back home we enjoyed a nice light lunch then I took another walkabout a mile or so. Lots of large groups gather here, (not for us). Then home to relax in the sun and get some real nice quality reading time in. Now this is the life, peaceful quiet and enjoying a good book.
     Then at 3 pm the weather is good enough that we can enjoy a Happy Hour at Bill at Patsy's today.  Share our stories and what we did today for a bit then as it cools down time for us all to head on home and whip up supper. Now when we have our Happy hour, wherever  it is, feel free to join us. just bring a chair and your beverage, we not shy.
 a nice catch up time with our days adventures
Clemson is entertaining us
time for his supper
       But time for our supper as well. Tonight I grilled a pork steak (that we split) added to our salad and sure was very tasty.
yummy?yes
      What can I say? Just another great desert day now that the sunshine came back again and looks like it will be here for a while.
        Glad that y'all dropped by for a visit.
Where have we been this Winter

18 comments:

  1. I'm with you on going early and beating the crowd.

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    1. Beating the crowds is nice the way we like to do most things.

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  2. We were only in Q for 2 full days and the weather was short of nice. We did drive through La Posa looking for you but couldn't find your rig. We hightailed it back to the Phoenix area before the forecasted winds were to come in.

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    1. Too bad you missed us we were easy to find about 1/2 ,mile east of the pavilion, just north of the main road. Would have been nice to see y'all again it's been a very long time about 3 years I think.

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  3. So glad the sun made a reappearance, looks like another dull one here today in Happyville.

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    1. It was nice and sunny yesterday, but then clouds again today and tomorrow, but heck we happy here too!

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  4. Altho we've been Quartzite to other destinations, we've never attempted to make it to the 'Show'. It does look like it would be quite an event to share time with like minded travelers and walk the tent as if it were the Del Mar County Fair. Perhaps next year ...

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    1. It is a zoo, but we like to check out a few things. during the next week not as busy.

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  5. I had Steak and Potatoes out of a can last night. Your dinner makes me envious. I'll have to drive up there this week to see the big show.

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  6. Thanks Doug it was tasty, hope to see you again at Bloggerfest this year or drop by here.

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  7. Beautiful weather! I would go early to a show like that as well, crouds make me nervous. I love food trucks!

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    1. Excellent weather yes. Don't much like the crowds either.

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  8. Please keep that nice weather! We are on our way but won't be there for another week. Try to hold on to that warm, sunny sky!

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    1. Sorry it went away but should be back in full force by the time you get here.

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  9. Another day and we should start having better weather. I think, I hope! Nice seeing you and Suzie at the Tent. I agree, go early, then go later in the week when the crowds are done. It sure was crowded, though! I loved the food smells, all the bar-g-qued food and specialty items. Made us all hungry, and like you - we headed to our rigs to make lunch. :)

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    1. Yes better weather very soon. Was great to run into you guys as well. The food smells were wonderful but we have done them in the past. No need now. Nice to get home and enjoy the foods we have. We will see you again soon.

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  10. Glad to read you made it back to your home safe and sound.
    Also, nice to read you have had some sunshine. We are hoping things will be better ahead of us tomorrow so we can head out but, if not, there is always the next day. After all enjoying the ride is just as important as the destination.
    Enjoy the desert.

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    1. We always enjoy the desert , An yes the journey is always part that we enjoy as well. Travel safe and have fun.

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