Arizona Update

Wow! It's hard to believe it has been over a week since I last posted. As busy as we have been, the time just seems to fly by. I'm going to give you an update on all the happening's here in Arizona, and do it in a way that you won't be bored. Now that, my friends, is going to be a giant test! So, let's get started.

As I stated my last post, Tuesday of last week was a day of rest, and Wednesday was doing things around the "Ol' homestead". Then came Thursday, the day I was to meet up with my "8th grade flame" after 40 odd odd years. I have to tell you, I was somewhat apprehensive about it. In fact, I had made arrangements for us to meet at one of my favorite restaurants in Kingman, where Betty and I arrived early in case I wanted to make a break for it. When Sue and her husband, Jim, arrived, it was instant recognition. I gave her a big hug and there might have been a couple of tears flowing. Not by me, mind you. We had a wonderful visit and we hope to get together again before we head back to Florida. I have to tell you, I was great at "fumbling" when the check came, so Sue and Jim even paid for lunch. As we were leaving the restaurant, I gave Sue a big hug and a kiss, and Jim made the comment that we were "still kissing after all these years." I said him always have to kiss the first girl you learned to kiss with.

Sue & Jim

Friday, we decided to head to Bullhead and do a little shopping at Bed, Bath and Beyond. As we were almost to the main highway on Bowie Road (Frances' road), I noticed a yard sale being conducted on the left side of the road. Knowing Frances' love of yard sales, I tried to distract Betty and Frances by pointing out something on the right-hand side. It didn't work! I think Frances can smell a yard sale, as she said, "Look, Fred! A yard sale. Let's stop!" Well, to make a long story short, we stopped. I couldn't get Betty into the location because it was blocked by soft sand, so Frances and I checked it out. I have to admit it was kind of fun and I found a couple of things to purchase. I purchased a beer mug, a small pitcher, a spoon rest, and 3 pictures for the kitchen. The prices were really reasonable so it was worth stopping.

Beer Mug and small pitcher.
I purchased the pitcher because the ones we have at home are heavy and Betty has trouble with them. this one is lighter so she can lift it.

Then it was on to B, B, & B. I always love to go into a kitchen store as i can always find something I "need". We then went into Ross and I found bookends that matched the pictures from the yard sale. It was unreal. I also found a Salter digital kitchen scale for $15, usually they are $40. Betty found some sandals that fit her perfectly so it was a productive stopped.

Bookends with pictures.

When we left Ross, I took the ladies to Stone Cold Ice Cream, neither had ever been to one, and that was a mistake. Not really! They enjoyed the ice cream immensely, which is understandable.

Saturday, was a stay at home so I could watch football. I don't get to watch my team, UCLA, very often in Florida, so I told Betty and Frances I was going to watch them. Then Sunday, we went to Sam's Club, in Bullhead. After Sam's, it was back to Stone Cold. The problem with going to Stone Cold is theye don't want any dinner that night. Oh, well, it's worth watching them eat the ice cream creations.

Yesterday, Tuesday the 15th, we took a short trip to Havasu City to see the London Bridge. It was really fun and I took the ladies to lunch at the Red Robin. They split a burger because they ordered Root Beer Floats, which are quite big. Now, they want to go back to Red Robin for lunch again. What can I say, it's my own fault.

The London Bridge

One thing we love to do is sit on the front porch and watch all the wildlife. Frances has all kinds of critters and she wishes she didn't. She is always trying to chase away the rabbits and chipmonks because they destroy her plants and yard. I think they are great and I hope you enjoy some of the photos.

Look close and you can see a rabbit under the fig tree



More rabbits


Quail marching


More quail.

Tha's it for now, but more to come soon.