April 2013

April has arrived and that’s when most of the folks from Outdoor Resorts start heading home.  Since our home is with us wherever we go…….. we will stay put for a while  (and we will be at home)

Going away parties are happening frequently.  We say “good bye” to
all our dear friends and then look forward to seeing all of them in the fall.

I finished up another quilt.  This one is a trial for me.  I have decided to try my hand at free motion “machine quilting”  First you piece the quilt……then quilt (putting the back, batting and the pieced top all together)  I have been studying the art of machine quilting and this is my first attempt.  

The evening skies have been phenomenal. 
The colors are outstanding.

We took a trip up to Lake Havasu City in Arizona for a FMCA 4 Wheeler Rally. 
80 coaches and 160 people.  We spent each day out on the trails. 
One day, we stopped at an old mining cabin that occasional hikers still use. 
It was outstandingly decorated.  We cooked hot dogs and had a great lunch.

London Bridge in Lake Havasu at night is beautiful

The last day of our Jeep rally, we took a trail that ended up at the Desert Bar. 
 really unique place where you can get a burger, have a beer and
listen to the music……. In the middle of nowhere.

Spring in the desert brings out the most beautiful colors.  This is my favorite tree..
the gorgeous Jacaranda Tree.  The Coachella Valley is full of Jacaranda trees.

Pat has met a wonderful fella.  Rollie lives in 29 Palms
(about 1.5 hours from Indio)  It’s so nice to see Pat so happy.  

March 2013

 

Spring has sprung and it’s warm in the desert……..

We had a showing of the Mesquite-Toes tap dancing troupe. 

This was a great show by the senior women from Mesquite Nevada.

 Believe it or not …… the desert is a home for Polo. 

We spent an afternoon at the Empire Polo Club.
Great match – We had such fun

The flowers are loving our warm weather.

  

 

Outdoor Resorts annual “Sunshine Invitational” raises funds for charitable organizations in the area.  These were two luminaries we purchased this year.  These were very special.

  

The luminary event was beautiful.

Kenny Hess was our St. Patrick’s Day entertainer. 
This guy is fabulous!

 

We made a trip over to Disneyland and California Adventure

 to see Marc, Maria, Camryn and Colby.

We had a great time.  (When did my grandkids get so tall?)

Fun in the water……  Yes the old gal can still have fun!

 

 While in the Coachella Valley, we all spent a day at a waterpark.

(Knotts Soak City)  It was so much fun getting soaked!