Fun in the Sun!

We spent the first two days here scouting out various flea markets and buying parts for Terry to plumb the catalytic heater in the new rig. It is done and we are toasty warm. The furnaces have been keeping us warm as well, but the heater runs on far less propane and conservation in the key when you are boondocking. Boondocking is when you are "camping" without any hookups. We have 2 generators, one diesel and one gas and the catalytic heater, large holding tanks, and plenty of fresh water, so we are doing fine.

I did think it would be warmer here. But the first 2 days it was quite warm during the day and cooler at night. Today was a little cold, although to some of you 50 degrees would be warm. And then tonight the wind has kicked up and blowing pretty hard. We have a flying pig wind sock and we are thinking it might need to come down, but that involves me getting up on the ladder and Terry doesn't think I need to do that.

I love Arizona and I love the desert. It is pretty cool out here. Today I was in the front recliner and had my book and opened the curtains at the front window and read some and watched the desert with the mountains in the background.
It was very peaceful. We are WAY OUT in the LaPosa South LTVA (long term visitor area), about 1.5 miles past the paved road, so not too many venture out here except the others who are camped here. We are past the "Magic Circle" group who are the nudists. :-)

I think it is much warmer in the Rio Grande Valley, where Mom and Dad are. We may decided in future years to spend more of the winter down there. It is warm weather we seek more than anything else.

But it is fun here in Quartzsite with other friends from the "Fulltiming Graduating Class of 2005." There are 7 rigs here and lots more coming in next week. We have a total of 40 that are supposed to be coming in for the rally the 21st-29th. There will be no shortage of fun and activities, that's for sure.

Till next time. . .

Dale