Dec 28th to 30th - Mesa

Dec 28th – Tues – Mesa
I installed our replacement modem this morning – again not a straightforward job but it looks as if it will work OK. Then we headed to WalMart for groceries and got them put away just in time to head to the courtyard for music. Ernie & Dianne were there so we invited them over for dinner. I thawed a couple more steaks which Terry kind of over-seared on the BBQ but they were alright. After dinner, we showed pictures and barely knew when to stop!

Dec 29th – Wed – Mesa
Before it started to rain this morning, Terry rode his bike to get water and picked up the mail. I have no idea how he got back with 2 gallons of water and a big envelope of mail!
It rained all day and we didn’t go out at all. I cooked the hamburger, onions & green peppers for chili on Saturday, did a bit of cleaning and relaxed with magazines & a book. Terry switched to a new game on the computer to drive himself crazy.
We joined Ernie & Dianne and Larry & Julie for a dance from 6 to 8. Then we went to Arizona Casino to meet cousin Pat, Rick and Kim. Pat & Rick are going to be house sitting in Scottsdale for Tim & Kim for 2 weeks. We spent our allowance (and more!) in short order & were home by just after 10.

Dec 30th – Thurs – Mesa
We were still in bed watching TV at 8 this morning when a neighbor knocked on the door to tell us that our portable awning was in the back of our truck and leaning against the other neighbor’s motor home as the result of a huge wind & rain storm last night. We tossed on pants & jackets and got it out before it could move and damage something. A couple of legs broke when we tried to straighten them and the top was ripped so we packed it into the garbage can. We also had chairs and tables blown around but nothing damaged.
We made a trip to Total Wine to stock up on booze and of course had to stop for yet more groceries. We reserved a room in the community center for our get together on Saturday as it is way too cold to have it outside. Then we rode our bikes to tell everyone of the change in plans. It took us a while as we kept chatting with everyone, had a beer with Bill & Lauri and then a drink with Larry & Norma who just got back from Colorado.