Mon. 4/2/2012 Amsterdam

We left Sfo on Sun.April 1st and arrived in Amsterdam on Mon. at 9am. Here's a photo of us at the airport.

It was a long trip and we were tired when we arrived.We couldn't get into the hotel until 12 noon so we could take our time.We had to buy tickets for the train to Utrect where we would be staying that night.Well that was when everything started to get crazy.I went to the kiosk to buy the tickets and all they would except was coins. I didn't have any coins so had to go elsewhere to get the tickets.When I went to the service area to pay my wallet was missing.Oh no can't buy tickets.Where's my wallet.I had it awhile ago looked around to no avail and told Sam I either lost it or got pickpocketed. I'm the one who's saying make sure your money is secure.Well I told Sam just chalk it up to a loss.90 euros. He then looked in one of his pockets and guess what he found my wallet. Hurray! I then got our train tickets and we were on our way to Utrecht to our hotel. We will pick up our RV Tues morning.Our adventure begins.

March 26,2012 Countdown

The countdown has begun, 6 days to go till we fly from SFO to Amsterdam.Do we have everything.I pods,nook,computer,clothes,money etc.etc.By Sat. I should be going crazy.We purchased a used motorhome about 18 ft. in the Netherlands.We pick it up on the 3rd and will call it home for 6 months.This has been a dream of mine for quite awhile,not so much for Sam but he came around.We will be spending 3 months in western Europe and 3 months in the U.K. and Ireland.This will be a new and exciting adventure for us.We have been full-time Rver’s for 10 years here in the states and now it’s time to see what the other side is like.I will try and keep everyone up to date on our blog every couple of days when we can get on the internet.

livin’ ez on the road

March 2 2012 John Shryock

One of the other entertainers we had was John Shryock and his lovely wife Mari Lynn.John is a Magician and Illusionist and played at Caesars in Las Vegas for 4 years and also played at the Presidential Inaugaration in 2001.He was very good as a illusionist and kept us guessing how he did that.

March 2 2012 Entertainment

The last 2 weeks at Benson were busy.Our friends that are staying in Mesa for a few months came to see us.We won't be seeing them again till we get back from Europe in Oct.We have been getting things paked away in the casita so we can lighten our load.We carry way too much stuff. We have had some good entertainment the last 2 weeks. First we had a couple called Laughing Bird.Their names are Tupelo and Janey Kenyon. They are singer songwriters and perform all types of music.Their music spans all genres and they can play many instruments including the spoons.Wow can she play those spoons.There is some comedy thrown in and made for a very entertaining evening.

Feb.19,2012 Girls Nite out and more

Well it's a couple of weeks since I posted and it's catch up time.First off I'll start with the Ladies Nite Out. This year the theme was the 50's. It was poodle skirts,hamburgers and chocolate malts. Some of us dressed up in 50's attire and others came as themeselves.I had on a pair of jeans, white shirt and scarf around my neck.

I'm standing in front of our Casita.

Here are some of the photos of the nite. The men served us and and also entertained us.Just hilarious.

The guys became the Olympic sycronized swim team performing their  best moves.

We also had our own Diana and the Supremes.

On the 9th it was my birthday so Sam took me to Tucson to see a movie then out to dinner.We went to the Claim Jumper and had a great dinner. On the 11th we went to the clubhouse for a special Valentines dinner of Prime Rib or Salmon. After dinner I wasn't feeling good so we called it a night.The next day we went to Tubac for the art festival and it was packed.Tubac is a very nice town to visit even if they aren't having a venue. I forgot my camera so no photos except my funky shoes I bought.

That night I came downwith a sore throat and have been sick all week with a head cold. On saturday I took a fall and thought I might have cracked a rib. I got out of the car to go to the office and fell smack down forward.Anyway I sure hurt today.That''s the 3rd time in the last month I have fallen. Guess I'm just a clutz.

On Sunday we took our friends out to Gammons Gulch.Gammon's Gulch is an old west town and used as a movie set for TV  programs and movies. They filmed Walker Texas Ranger and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman among others. There are lots of old cars,antiques,and memorbilia here. You can take a tour for a minimal fee and it is very interesting. Mr. Gammons gives you a nice and informative tour and he can also be somewhat funny. You may just wander around and not take the tour. Here are some of the photos I took today. It was a fun afternoon with friends.

Feb.7,2012 Back in Benson

We arrived back in Benson on the 1st and immediantly settled in. Thursday started out busy with the annual meeting and the installation of the new board members.Around 4 PM a bunch of  us went over to the golf course for Tacos Thursday and drinks. Tacos for a dollar,can't be the price.Then it was off to the parks annual talent show.We had some great talent and some not so great but entertaining. On friday we were off to Tucson.The bead show is going on in Tucson and lots of beaders from the park went to the bead show to spend their hard earned money. Sam dropped me off and I was able to find some beads and patterns that I couldn't live without. Sam picked me up from the show and we perceeded to the bank.We had to do a wire transfer of money to the Netherlands for our used rv that we are purchasing. Yes it's true we are finally going to Europe on April 1st. and will pick up our Rv. Next we were off to Costco to get photos for our International Driving License,then to AAA. All these details.

Saturday it was all about Cowboy poetry and music. Every year there is a gathering in Sierra Vista and performers come all over the southwest to preform.It's called the Cowboy Poerty and Music Gathering.They had a great number of people telling their stories in music and poetry.Last year we felt it was better with more poetry than this year.It still was a fun filled day.That evening we went to the dance in the clubhouse where they had a great 50's couple singing.The couple were called Goldrush.Very good. On Sunday they had a Super Bowl party in the clubhouse and there was lots of cheering for our favorite teams.During halftime they had Pizza and Chicken Wings.Too bad we didn't win any of the pools we were in,but had a good time.Well stayed tuned for upcoming posts.

Livin'ez on the road

Jan. 31,2012 Quartzsite

We arrived in Quartzsite to spend our month at TK's Rv park with 6 of our friends.This month has been busy seeing old friends and meeting new ones.Some things we did during the month was to go Parker to the swap meet,attend concerts,Go Lake Havasu to the Elks for there BBQ ribs nite,attend Escapees Happy Hour,Had lots of free lunches at La Mesa, ate at at the Grubstake many times for there Fish and Chips and who could miss the Big Tent and Tyson's for all the shopping.I also gave Sam a birthday and had a nice turnout.Of course it seems that all we do is eat but that's the Escapees way.Here some of the photos I took during the month.

Missouri Opry Concert

Chimacum group

Friends Vickie King and Vicki Jensen

Ike Jensen,Ken King

Birthday Boys Sam and Al

London Bridge

It's been a fun-filled month and now it's time to move on.Next stop Benson SKP Park.