Where are we today ?
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Our last morning here in Quartzsite and was 33F at 4:30 this morning but warming up as we saw our last beautiful sunrise here. Took a short drive about and topped up our water jug I use for dishes then home to putter around for bit packing up a few things .
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| our last Quartzsite sunrise until the next time |
We got our coach secured and ready to head on out only about a 4 hour drive or so, Then Said our see, y'all laters to our friends here, We have enjoyed some very fun times with these guys , getting to know them more and the fun Happy Hours we enjoyed together.
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| lr, Ken, Suzie, Shirley, Deb and Tom |
I also would like to thank Deb for this wonderful recipe she gave me for Alfredo sauce and Shirley's Spaghetti Squash Pizza crust, Brocolli tots, and the amazing sausage cheese balls we sampled, They will be filled and assure we will enjoy these.
After these see ya laters we hit the road just before 10 am heading west our goal Borrego Springs California. It's been a couple of years and we sure do enjoy it here. West On I-10 through Indio and around the Salton Sea we explored many years ago. Ready for some new scenery after being in Quartzsite for more than a month, longer than we like to stay in one spot , but we did get repairs done and had fun times with good friends.The hitch itch was really scratching us badly.
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| heading west in I-10 |
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| one of the welds on our heat shield |
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another one here very secure now
we are very happy with this repair |
In California we stopped at a rest area and spotted our first view of desert flowers this year.
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love to see these desert flowers
it has been a few years since we have seen them |
Getting closer to Indio California we can see the snow capped mountains, much higher elevation.
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| looks cold up there |
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making our way past the Salton Sea
where we camped and explored over 10 years ago |
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| love this drive into Borrego |
Heading up to Borrego Springs remember this road a few miles that are very rough. no different than many years ago, just need to go nice and slow. Love the scenery along this road and all the boon docking spots, mostly for the weekend warriors with their toys We will avoid those places especially with next weekend coming into play here with Presidents Day happening these areas will be a zoo.
We pulled into our usual place we like to stay at Peg Leg Smiths, not very remote but not as many rigs here as we have seen in the past. Found a nice spot and got set up by 2 pm (1Pm California time). Was very hot in the sun with no wind, 68F but in the sun HOT. Soon had my shorts and sandals on.
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| we have a nice spot here enough room and nobody very close |
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| not very crowded here right now |
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| our view of our neighbouring bush |
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| a nice neighbour to have |
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| looking behind us the brown desert has turned green wow! |
Gonna cruise around tomorrow looking for some desert flowers. I am sure I will find.
We enjoyed a quiet Happy Hour then soon time to whip up supper and enjoy another desert sunset right here.
Tonight grilled a couple of Alaskan pollock fillets right on the grill to go with our tasty salad.
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| heat the lemon on the grill makes them very juicy |
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| another great desert day |
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| this sure did the trick tonight |
Now here we are settled into Borrego Springs another place we enjoy, so quiet and peaceful here and we can check this area out once again. At least until sometime next week but will be outta her before next weekend
Want to thank y'all for stopping in to check us out and share these memories with you. Hope you had a great day as well.
So nice that we can be on the road again and enjoy this amazing lifestyle in the southwest.
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| 176 miles today |
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Thank you for the welding photos! Makes me want to check around my own rig. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou welcome Gumo.
DeleteWe are sitting outside on a windy day and could here a rattle some investigating found this heat shield was loose and making the noise.
Got to agree that bush makes for a good neighbor not likely to have any trouble with it. Nice to have the shield all welled up too, now no worries.
ReplyDeleteThis neighbour is very quiet and does not block our view no need to worry about thus guy. The heat shield fixed does feel much better not and the vibration we had before seems to have gone away.
DeleteWhen's Happy Hour? I'll be in the south end of the park tomorrow to catch a bit of the Holtville Carrot Festivities. It's an easy detour to return via Peg Leg early/mid afternoon.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the new Library while you're there. Way overkill!
Hey Jeff that would be wonderful any time after 1pm California time . Enjoy the Carrot festival we were there a few years ago the parade and everything was wonderful. I sure will one on the things we want to check out while here.
DeleteGlad you made it Safely to Borrego Springs and Enjoying the change of Scenery.
ReplyDeleteIt's about time.
Thanks this is another place we really enjoy, anther small town here in the desert and all this wonderful scenery.
DeleteI love all the pictures you posted. May I ask what kind of camera you use?
ReplyDeleteYour dinner looks quite delicious. Enjoy your stay at Borrego Springs glad you made it safe and sound.
Thanks MsB My camera is a Panasonic Lumix pocket camera , point and shoot, Water proof, dust proof, It takes a lots of pictures every day. The dinner was excellent thanks, and we are enjoying Borrego Springs.
DeleteYes it was nice to get back on the road I'm sure. But you did have a good time it seems lots of happy hours with lots of good friends. The weather should be a tad warmer there. Have a nice stay
ReplyDeleteWe sure did enjoy the time with our friends and all the Happy hours. Put being on the move is why we live this lifestyle, and always enjoy a change of scenery. It was quite nice here yesterday and forecast looks pretty decent as well.
DeleteNice to see the Weber out again! Those purple blooms look wonderful. Enjoy the heat and the quiet.
ReplyDeleteI do love cooking on my Weber Q. The purple blooms are so nice to see and the desert getting green as well. Looking for more desert flowers here as well.
DeleteBushes and trees make the best neighbors!! Enjoy Borrego Springs. Hope the crazy weekenders don't bother you on the holiday.
ReplyDeleteThis bush makes for a very nice neighbour . The weekender use different areas. for the ATV's etc. We plan on leaving before the Presidents day holiday.
DeleteAlways nice to get a change in scenery, I am certainly ready for a change!
ReplyDeleteYes it is a month in one place is too long for us. Keeps things interesting moving around.
DeleteEnjoy your time at Borrego Springs, I'm looking forward to the desert flower pictures.
ReplyDeleteWe sure will and will search out some flowers around here and se what I can find.
DeleteTried to see you a couple of times in Q but you are always so busy..such a social butterfly.
ReplyDeleteWe are by ourselves now for a bit as far as we know Borrego springs , You guys are welcome anytime wherever we are. Oh where are you guys right now?
DeleteWe are in Q still damn cold! maybe heading for Yuma or Ogilby in the next few days
ReplyDeleteYes colder there we are nice and comfy here at Borrego right now. Hopefully we can hook up in the Yuma area again. .
DeleteI love that drive along I-10 and down into Indio, the views are wonderful. The area along the Salton Sea is always interesting. Enjoy Peg Leg Road. Very quiet there compared to when we were in the area. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteThe drive is wonderful and love the Salton Sea area. Peg Leg is very quiet right now and we are really enjoying it. You were here at a very busy time. And will soon be a zoo here as well. We be gone by then.
DeleteLooks like a great spot to stay. We'll have to get out there sometime. Maybe next season.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the desert flowers!
We do really love this area so much to see and do , Maybe some flowers maybe not still wonderful wonderful desert scenery.
DeleteI've been behind in my reading, too busy, I guess!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you guys settled in Borrego Springs.
You know we love this place too.
We are settled in nicely and justas busy as we want to be. enjoying these warm sunny days.
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