Oct 16th to 19th - Mesa

Oct 16th – Sat – Mesa
Terry & I went to the Mesa Marketplace (Swap Meet) this morning. Before we went we printed discount coupons from the internet for breakfast and used one when we got there. We wandered around a bit and then bought 2 more metal art wall decorations for our home.
We stopped at Costco and then the produce market on the way back.
Lauri made dinner for our group today. I didn’t bring anything for dinner – all we did was help Julie carry 8 pieces of chocolate cake from the Octoberfest dinner last night! Apparently there were 4 pieces of cake per person provided for dinner so there was a lot left over.

Oct 17th – Sun – Mesa
I went for a bike ride with Terry around the park (6 miles) this morning instead of going to the gym. The weather has been cooler at night so it is still nice to ride in the morning.
We were taking a turn for dinner today and found out I was missing an ingredient so had to go to a grocery store. We also were looking for tablecloths for our two metal tables that we use together for more than 4 people. We compromised on an inexpensive vinyl cloth that was big enough to cut and make separate covers for each table.
I did some dinner prep and then we went to the pool for a while before everyone came over. I used the crock pot again for a beef roast & gravy this time. Again, a good time was had by all.

Oct 18th – Mon – Mesa
When I got back from the gym this morning, Billy called to say that there was a water aerobics class at 9 so I had some fruit & coffee and joined them there. Terry was playing a game on the computer and was not interested in the pool. There were only 2 other women at the class but it was fun.
Terry was really involved in his game so I read, did some cleaning, read some more, baked some cookies and read some more. Lovely, lazy day. We finally walked to get a couple gallons of water and invited some neighbors over for a drink. Gary & Rosie from Bismarck, ND came over and we talked non-stop until after 7. They will only be here for a couple more days and then will fly home and return in January.
We had an easy, leftovers dinner and watched TV.

Oct 19th – Tues – Mesa
I did the gym & water aerobics this morning while Terry was glued to the computer and his game. After a late breakfast, we found a place to get a haircut for me and then I cut Terry’s hair.
At 3 we went to the courtyard to listen to music (Curtis Knox), have a drink and a couple of dances. Julie & Larry got there early and saved a table for our group. The park provided some snacks (meatballs, wings, wrapped wieners and chips & salsa) and you could buy drinks or take your own which we did.
The music was over at 5. We went to Lauri & Bill’s to help Lauri finish a jigsaw puzzle which she had on a table outside and wanted to complete in case it rained tonight. Then we came back and made dinner. We walked to the library so I could get a couple of books and settled in for the evening.