Nov 15th to 20th - Mesa

Nov 15^th – Fri

We went to a large motorcycle dealer to see if we could get an adapter for the “intercom” system in our helmets.  We didn’t find anything so we came home and had a late breakfast.  A friend (Ralph) with a Gold Wing bike came by to check out the system and said he would buy it as it was made for a Gold Wing.  So now we will look at a bluetooth system instead.

We took it easy for a few hours.  I warmed up some leftovers for Terry for an early dinner as he was going to a motorcycle safety & learning school.  But first we went across the street to Dave & Phyllis’ for a goodbye gathering for Bill & Margie.  Terry was just leaving to change clothes and leave when he got a phone call from the motorcycle school.  Turns out our credit card was refused since we used an AZ address but no one bothered to let us know so Terry was not enrolled and the class was full!  The lady said others had requested a class for 3 wheel bikes and she would call Terry back later to let him know what was happening.  So Terry went to get a drink and joined the party.

No call back from the school!!

Nov 16^th – Sat

It was cool enough to put on long pants & a light jacket to ride our bikes and check out patio sales early this morning.  There is more visiting than selling on the patio sales – bikes, golf carts and cars crisscrossing everywhere.  We cut our “shopping” short to go to breakfast at the 5 ‘n Diner with Ron & Terri.

I went through our forwarded mail and looked after a bunch of junk that needs to be stopped so we don’t pay to receive it.  Terry washed the motorcycle.  Unfortunately he washed it where it is parked which is dirt that turns to sticky red mud with the addition of water.  So we had to wash our shoes and Terry moved the bike so he could hose down the sidewalk and part of the driveway.

We had an early dinner so it would be settled before we went to a dance at 7.  “Come Back Buddy” was the band and, like last year, played the whole 3 hours with no break.  There was finally a large crowd and a full but not jammed dance floor.  We sat at a different table than usual and got to know Cliff & Sue (they run karaoke) a bit better.

Nov 17^th – Sun

Ron has organized a bi-weekly golf outing with 5 tee times and we were part of the group this morning.  It was cool at 7:30 but warmed up quickly.  Terry did very well and I had nowhere to go but down after my good game on Thursday.

We all went out for lunch at a different Red Robin since the one we had frequented no longer has a long table to seat a big group.  Also, the waiter who normally served us moved to the new location.  He didn’t start work until 4 today but our group of 20 was looked after very well by several servers.

After lunch, we went to Costco to pick up my contacts and a few other items.  Then we stopped at Fry’s for more groceries.  After emptying the truck, we relaxed with Candy Crush & TV.

Nov 18^th – Mon

Terry left at 8 to play golf and I had a lovely morning doing whatever I wanted – visited the country store, checked the mail box, chatted with neighbors, did some cleaning, had lunch and generally goofed off.  Terry got back not long before we went to the courtyard for music.

I had thawed some chicken so I cooked it and made Terry a light dinner.

Just before 8 we went for a special line dance lesson for the Wooden Nickel which looks very nice done as a couple.  Terry wanted to learn it last year but we just never got it done.  Margaret (leads beginner line dancing) got another couple that knows the dance to help us as it involves a turn as you move around the floor so you need someone in front and behind to watch as you are learning.  Terry didn’t quite catch it all but I think I can teach him.  I had the advantage of a guy who knows the dance as a partner one time so he could “steer” me through the turns.

Nov 19^th – Tues

Here I am behind again in my blog!  We went on a Poker Run at 11 which consisted of 5 groups of 25 people going to 5 locations in the park.  At each location, we saw & learned about an activity and/or special facility – computer room, pottery, card room, lapidary/silver smith and Fiesta community center.  We drew cards out of a bag and someone working at the location marked your draw on a card worn around your neck on a ribbon.   In past years, cards were sealed in envelopes which was a lot more work for the organizers.  When we finished the 5 stations, we all returned to the courtyard and ballroom for beer & hotdogs and to see who won.

By the time we finished, it was a little early to stay at the courtyard for music but Curtis was playing so we stayed.  We did some line dances and had our usual good time in wonderful weather.

At 6:20 we went to line dance lessons.  They start at 7 but anyone who wants help can go earlier.  We reviewed 3 dances from last week and learned a new one.

Nov 20^th – Wed

We got out early to wash the underside of the awning, the motorcycle trailer, the driveway and the patio because we were having a company coming to wash & wax the 5^th wheel.  They arrived on time at 11 so I went inside to do some things and Terry stayed outside to “supervise”.

At 12:30, we were starving and the guys were going to be about another hour so we joined Moe for lunch in the courtyard.

I chatted with Erika when we returned and Terry paid the guys who were now done with the rig.  We had to move everything back into place and clean up the mud that was tracked back onto our nice clean driveway.  Just as we were finishing, Dennis & Gloria showed up with a drink in hand.  We barely had time to make a drink to join them when others started arriving - Ron & Terri, Moe & Trish, Joe & Stella, Dave & Phyllis and Duane & Sue.  After a few drinks and a lot of laughs, everyone went home to make dinner.