Sept 23rd to 26th - Mesa

Sept 23^rd – Mon

We made our first visit to Total Wine today.  We have some liquor stored at Dennis & Gloria’s but we knew some of what we needed.  On the way back we stopped at Costco for a couple of items and some lunch, then Big Lots and WalMart for a few things.

Later I went with Phyllis to show her where to shop for a couple of items.  First we went to Garden Ridge for vinyl for a tablecloth and then to Bealls in Apache Junction for a swim suit.  Of course we had to make a quick stop at a Big Lots.

After dinner we watched DWTS and another new series called Blacklist.

Sept 24^th – Tues

We went early to clean up Dennis & Gloria’s driveway & patio.  The pressure washer makes the job pretty easy.  While Terry was setting up, I swept up leaves and then I washed the garbage cans & chairs.  We had a light breakfast when we got back. 

I went to exercise class at 10 and Terry did “maintenance” – filled batteries with water, changed the anode rod in the hot water tank, cleaned & organized the front storage compartment & dumped holding tanks.  We both had time for showers before going to get haircuts.

I took our hair clippers along and Holly showed me how to cut Terry’s hair shorter than I have been cutting it.  I had just washed my hair so this gave Holly time to give both of us haircuts in the time she allotted for me.

We thought we finished just in time for an ice cream social at 1.  Actually, the ice cream social was held early since most of the people who were going had just finished a salad lunch where the park provides “greens” and dressings and everyone brings add-ons.  Another couple who had bought tickets beforehand walked in so the ice cream & toppings were brought back out for us.

We joined some people in the pool before dinner and after dinner played “Pegs” with Jerry & Becky and Chief.

Sept 25^th – Wed

I finally did some housecleaning this morning while Terry was trying to beat his favorite game on the computer.  We had to pick up a few groceries, I made dessert for tonight, we returned some books to the library and got a few more and checked out the pool – no one there.  As we were walking back, Dennis & Gloria drove in so they dropped some things off at their place, turned on their AC and came over for a drink and a chat.

We went to listen to music in the courtyard which was actually in the courtyard today since it is much cooler.  “The Breeze” provided music which was very enjoyable and we danced a few times.

Dennis & Gloria came over for baby back ribs.  Julie & Larry joined us later for a drink & dessert.

Sept 26^th – Thurs

After we went for coffee & doughnuts this morning, Terry went to repark a trailer that came in last night.  The tow vehicle broke down so it was brought in by a tow truck and parked quickly and not straight.  Jerry called Terry last night to ask if he would fix it but since we had company Terry said he would do it today.  I went to the exercise class.

We went for baked potato lunch.  The park provides the potatoes and everyone brings the toppings.  There were a lot of people so a few brought dessert.  After we ate, I stayed and helped Barb & Jill set the ballroom up for a prime rib dinner tomorrow.  We had to put tablecloths & a centerpiece arrangement on each table, skirt & decorate 3 serving tables, decorate an entry corner and put up curtains to block off a storage area.  While I was busy, Terry went to Big 5 to buy an inflatable cooler as we are going to float the river again tomorrow.

Terry also went to Fry’s and saw a camera on sale as they are discontinuing their electronics department.  I looked up a review online and we went back and bought it.  I just looked back and realized that I forgot to mention that our camera got wet & ruined on our last float trip.  I had it tucked in the top of my bathing suit and after I got splashed by a wave I put it in Terry’s dry sack.  Unfortunately, the dry sack did not live up to its name and everything inside – wallet, keys with fob, camera – got wet.  The key fob was fine, we had to trade wet money for dry at the casino and the camera didn’t make it.

We saw Bruce & Ann sitting outside (they arrived today) so we took a drink and joined them.  We rode to Jerry & Becky’s to see how many were still going tomorrow, came home for a late dinner & TV.