Happy Valentine's Day, we had fun together on a rainy day.

Where are we today ?

Pilot Knob Resort

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         Just another great nights sleep , milder again as well  it 58 F at 4 am but never seemed to get much warmer all day.

Happy Valentine's Day Suzie
because she loves Chocolates and Roses

a tiny Rose plant our wedding was all about Roses

          Right after she got up I headed into town at 6:15 to pick up some needed groceries, at Fry's then, Alberstons and some deals at Walmart. Nice at this time day no crowds and very little traffic. I was home shortly after 8 am.

          Then about 9:30 Suzie and I headed out on the rainy day, she actually wanted to do some shopping! First stop at Sketcher's outlets in Yuma for a pair of shoes she has been wanting for a long time. At home in Canada there at $89.99 a pair. well she found them here on sale second pair half price so she got 2 pair for $80.00 US ($106. CDN) still an awesome deal now she finally has them, so very comfortable. Well not quite yet they had to order her size in and will be here in the campground in a week. She has had one pair for many years and really loved them. So if she wants good comfortable shoes they are worth it ?

this is a very nice store lots of selctions

      From here a quick trip to the Goodwill store. She hates shopping so in and out in 5 minutes. Then a quick stop at Walmart she looking for something else ok 10 minutes here.

         Now because it is Valentines Day we thought a treat for lunch. At The Chicken (used to be Chicken on the Run). Wow love their excellent broasted chicken and found they had moved 500 yards down the road to a much bigger place at 12471 S Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 85367  Their menu still the same a family run restaurant (their menu here) with 3 large dining areas. We got there at 11:30 seated right away. A busy place 2 dining rooms full but one we were in lots of tables. we were served right away. They are working on a new Web page so not available yet.

right out front their Chicken

      And of course lots of chicken decorations all over.

our dining room nice and quiet

     They do have an awesome sounding buffet that we did not know about. great price too.

       We had our food cooked to order and were finished eating by 12 noon. We each got the 3 piece chicken with 2 sides. Each meal $7.99. Now they do have a very extensive menu from burgers, to fish , Ruebens etc, and a full breakfast menu as well Open 6  am till 8 pm fast friendly service Good as always.

mine with fries and baked beans

Suzie fries and coleslaw

       Now we had a wonderful Valentine's Day lunch and our main meal for the day. It was so tasty.

       Back home shortly after 12:30, still raining so a quiet peaceful most of the rest of the day relaxing and reading inside.

       Then just before 4 pm we got a bit of sunshine, and temps got to 65 F. So outside we go with our chairs to read for a bit then Kim and Ken walked on by and joined us for Happy Hour. Compared our days and shared stories of our travels. Always fun to chat with these guys. And then just after 5 pm the skies darkened and wind picked up,  and began a light rain again. Ok, that's it. At least we did enjoy a nice hour or so outside. They headed home and we back inside.

it was a nice time outside for a while

nice to see Kim and Ken dropping by
for HH and compare notes 

then the skies darkened and winds picked up

       No supper tonight needed today just a light snack of some popcorn and share an apple while watching a movie or something on the tube to wind down our day.

       We enjoyed our wonderful Valentine's Day here together as we do every day. 

       Thanks for dropping on by and hope you're day was a good one as well.

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 Where have we been this Winter?

Relocating to Pilot Knob Resort, Winterhaven California for a while. And meeting up with more friends again and a doggie fix.

Where are we today ?

Pilot Knob Resort

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       Our last sleep here at Borrego Springs so quiet, much warmer this morning 48F at 5 am was pretty nice. Got our coffees consumed and oatmeal, some computing and trying to decide which way to head to Yuma, decisions, decisions, Ok, got that taken care of we head out we will drive through the Texas dip and SR 78 and down 111 to I-8 and east drive all the way better roads this way and different scenery.
      Love the wonderful desert smells of the mesquite in the early morning and star filled skies here are amazing, gonna miss them. After puttering around for a while no rush to go a nice leisurely morning, Suzie had her shower I got out and about for a bit. Then eventually stored our satellite dish, secured the coach and hooked up the car. We outta here at 8:40 am heading on down the road again.
      From Peg Leg Smith's into Borrego Springs towards SR78 down through the Texas Dip Ocotillo wells then 78/86, 111 to El Centro and east on I-8 smooth wonderful roads all the way, no wind or rain and next to no traffic at all.

excellent smooth roads going this way
as I remember form a few years ago

the Texas Dip 10 % grade

Ocotillo Wells

       Through El Centro and onto I-8 heading east still no traffic all day. love it !

I-8 eastbound 

passing the Imperial Sand Dunes
 quiet right now before the weekend

           A perfect travel day as we planned, last minute. Arrived at Pilot Knob Resort 11 am and checked in. Much busier than it was at Christmas. But we did get a wonderful large corner site with a large cement patio, and a nice tree, for afternoon shade. A membership park for $15.00 a night. Got set up then a tasty lunch today . I had some Chorizo and scramble eggs, man  was that tasty, Gotta get more of this Chorizo.
           Now to relax outside on our patio, enjoying our e-readers in the warm afternoon sun for a while. Yup we do enjoy this park. Having been here many times since 2006.

all nicely set up here on a wonderful site

     A while later our good friend Ron Font from Rock Glen resort stopped by to say welcome, While he was riding his bike around.

      A bit later Elva and Gerry stopped in to meet us for a short visit , a blog follower from the area , they are camped in the LTVA right behind the park.

Me, Elva and Gerry

       Then a little while longer Skip of Jean and Skip from BC that we have known for years dropped by for a short visit as well. Jean is under the weather right now and hope she will get better soon.
       And then again more fiends from Rock Glen Resort in Ontario joined us for Happy hour. Their first winter here in the southwest, we spent some time with them in Quartzsite a while ago, nice to see them again.

Ken and Kim

       Then while we were here Ron and Freddy (Lorre was under the weather, get better soon) came by to meet Kim and Ken we are all from the same park in Ontario.

Ron and Freddy

Doggie fix for Suzie and Freddie get a treat
such a good dog he is

       Now telling stories and getting to know everyone. Ron always has good stories to tell.

LR: Suzie, Ron Ken and Kim

no visible sunset tonight

our afternoon shade tree

          Soon time for supper so I Grilled a couple of Pollock fillets in our Weber Q right from frozen only 5 minutes a side and really are amazing. tasty, juicy and cooked to perfection.

love these

added to our salad we had our fill

       A great travel day, meeting up with more friends again we all settled in to a campground we enjoy, full hook ups, so no matter what the weather is we are very comfortable and have things to take care of in this area. The weather here in the southwest does not get much better than right here.
      Thanks for taking the time to stop on by, and hope y'all had a great day as well.

125 miles today

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 Where have we been this Winter?

Adjusting our plans again, think it is time to head east a bit.

Where are we today ?

Borrego Springs California

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      Much colder last night was 34F at 5 am and in no time we were toasty warm after turning on our Blue Flame heater. Got some breaky and coffees consumed, started making a broth from the chicken we enjoyed last night.  Then a nice country drive until it warms up then go for a walkabout here in the desert.

another wonderful desert sunrise

       Cruised about town for a bit probably my last one early morning this year.

love the palm trees  all over Borrego Springs

         Back home finished prepping the soup and let it simmer for an hour. While this was going on I took a nice long walk out infront of us on a sunny warm day through the desert, perfect morning  for it.

      Then headed back to home dirt, to have lunch with Suzie.

we back there a few rigs around

love these desert views

some tiny art work by a hiker

a nice walking trail

nothing like a good tasty homemade chicken soup

     Had to go back into town this afternoon, pick up some oranges and fill our 5 gallon water jug, the Frugal Coyote was open, (thrift store) Thought of Kelly from the Bayfield bunch so I went in to check it out a huge store it is but came out empty handed nothing there for me today.

       Back home to relax with our e-readers outside another perfect winter day 72 F sunny and only a very slight breeze. Relaxing in the shade, Suzie in full shade, so she can read her I-pad, my Kobo performs perfect in direct sun, so no shorts for her.

       I took a break to stow our Weber Q , check tire pressures, oil and back to my book again before our Happy Hour. We decided over our morning coffees to head out in the morning, supposed to be a good travel day. We have that hitch itch again. We were going to leave Friday, but with heavy rains predicted here on Thursday, and then Friday is the beginning of Presidents Day weekend thought best to leave earlier and avoid the rains and traffic. This is where we begin our trip back to Ontario once we leave here. Only 56 days to get there and we don't like to rush. Nice that we can do this having made no reservations we are free to travel when we like. Called a membership campground this morning and we can go in tomorrow. If not we can always go someplace else, not a problem for us this is what we enjoy about the southwest, so many options.

this desert sure is turning green almost like a lawn

even the hills behind us are getting green

        After our Happy hour was time to whip up supper. Tonight going to make (inside) a couple of pork schnitzel, so quick easy and tasty treat we both love.

Boneless pork chop tenderized

        Dipped in egg. then in flour with with spices then cover in Panko   bread crumbs I Sautéed some onions and mushrooms and set aside then pan fried these for a few minutes until golden brown, turned over put the mushrooms and onions on top and shredded cheddar cheese. Lid on the pan for a few more minutes until the cheese melted.

smells so good

added to our salad we enjoyed a very tasty supper

      No visible sunset tonight and that is just fine we leaving in the morning anyway, to make tracks eastbound.

that was it for our sunset tonight

       Just another perfect desert day here no complaints at all, But think we should get outta here while the getting is good. beat the crowds, rain and traffic.
       Thanks for joining us today really appreciate you dropping on by to see what we are up to. Nothing too exciting just enjoying this wonderful lifestyle that we enjoy.

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 Where have we been this Winter?