Feb.24 2011 4x4,Geocaching and Bisbee

Yesterday morning we were up early(early for me)because we were going to go 4x4,geocaching and end in Bisbee for lunch. We went up into the Mule mountains enjoying the scenery and looking for some caches.There were 14 of us that went. Mule mountains

Looking for a cache

Overlooking Bisbee

 

4x4 wheeling,this part we couldn't do as we didn't have enough high clearance.

Building a arch

Finished arch

Sam was in the brush and found a arrow

On the way back to the highway we saw and old trailer and a rock circle.

Next we were off to Bisbee for a great lunch. We worked up a appetite hiking and geocaching .What a great time we had today.We're Livin'EZ hope you do the same.

Feb.17,2011 Sock Hop and Cowboy Poetry

Here in Benson at the park they have a dance every week and one of the Saturdays they had a 50s sock hop. Some of the people dressed for the occasion and danced to the oldies.Brings you back to memories of high school.

One day we went with several others from the park to the Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering in Sierra Vista. This is one of the largest gatherings in the west. Artists from all over the west come to sing and perform their poetry. On Saturday it is open to the public and free for that one day.We spent the whole day listening to the music and poetry of the old west.It was amazing how great the talent was there. If your ever in the area in Feb. make this a to do on your list.

After the gathering we stopped in Tombstone for dinner.We had a wonderful day.Livin'ez on the road

Feb.11,2011 Back in Benson

We arrived back in Benson and immediately it turned cold.It got down to 10 degrees and every one was having frozen pipes and water damage in their casitas. After thawing out we got back to the business of our having fun at the park.There is never a dull moment in our park with all the activities. Cards, Bunco, Dancing and lessons,happy hours,dinners,parties,beading,woodworking and much much more.If you don't find anything that interests you that's your fault as they have something for everyone.It's a very busy park. My birthday was on the 9th and Sam took me out to Tucson for a movie and dinner. We saw True Grit and it was very good. We also had dinner at the Red Lobster.We had way to much to eat and  tookhome leftovers.

  Last nite was Ladies night out and it was such a blast.It was a Hawaiian theme and the ladies dressed up in finest hawaiian dress. To make things fun the men had on hula skirts and coconut shells over the boobs.It was hailarious watching them do the Hula. They also cooked and served us dinner and desert.We had some interesting entertainment that was very good and funny. What a great time was had by all. Can't wait till next year.Here's some pictures of our night.

Jan.Quartzsite

We arrived in Quartzsite on the 2nd of Jan. and stayed for a month.Back in our same spot there were 3 other of our friends already there.We had other friends arriving from other places and would be seeing them somewhere in the desert.One night we got together with friends Jerry and Carol and went to see the Travelers (a music group)who played fantastic music.Jay Bonham sang a lot of his songs he had written for famous people and whom he use to tour with back in the days.He was Jay of Jay and the Americans and do you remember Dream Lover.Here’s Jerry and Carol and Jay Bonham and the Travelers.

 We had many happy hours during the month we were in Quartzsite.We attended the Escapees happy hour and saw a lot of friends there.

 George Olson playing minute to win it.Sorry you didn’t win.

We also had a birthday party for Sam on the 24th and what a turnout.Other friends Al and Duane had a birthday as well.We also had friends from Mesa come up.There were about 12 people who were there that we didn’t even know.I made  Carrot Cake and made Polar Bears for drinks. That was a big hit.

We went out to Boomerville a couple times and went one time for a wine tasting party.What fun and so good see old friends and meet new ones.

 Wine tasting before and after.

We enjoyed our month in Quartzsite seeing old friends,meeting new ones,shopping,happy hours and potlucks. Now it’s time to move on and head to Benson for a month or two.Hope to see you down the road.We’re Livin’ Ez on the road hope you do the same.

Dec.31st 2010 Lake Mittry

We left Benson on the 29th and headed to Lake Mittry to spend New Years with the Boomers.We got there and there were about 10 rigs. We had about 20 rvs for New Years Eve. What a great time we had.They had a z circle with 5 rvs hosting. All the rest of the couples would rotate the  to other rvs after 45 minutes. This gave everyone a chance to meet other boomers.Here's a pic from the first one we visited.Back row Jim Fisher,Tom Mosher,Sam Kidd Front row Mary Mosher,Diane Fisher,Jan Moore and Chuck Moore. This is the Moore's Rv.Preparing the Turkey for New Years dinner.This is a garbage can turkey.

The finished product.Everyone eating again.It was a great day with food and fellowship. Next Quartzsite.

Dec.18,2010 Ft.Bowie

We're in Benson at skp park and arrived here on Nov.30.We will stay until the end of Dec. then move to Mittry Lake for Boomers New Years.Both of us have been down with colds and haven't done much of anything. We are finally feeling somewhat better and decided to go to Ft.Bowie today.Ft Bowie tells the story of the conflict between the govt. and the Apaches.For 30 years Ft. Bowie and Apache Pass was the point for military operations and the surrendering of Geronimo in 1886. After they sent all Chiracahuas to Ala. and Florida.Once you get to Ft. Bowie it's a 1 1/2 mile hike in to the fort.

On the way you will see lots of rock formations.

Ft.Bowie along the trail.

Fort Bowie Cemetery

The old fort

By the time we got back to the car I was wore out.We headed into Wilcox and went to a BBQ and had ribs for dinnner.After that we went over Stout's cider mill and got the biggest apple pie we have ever seen.Um,Um. On the way home we were treated to the most beautiful sunset I think we've ever seen. This has been a great day and we have more to come.