Jan 23rd to 26th - Mesa

Jan 23^rd – Thurs

Terry got going early to do some cleaning with the pressure washer – parking area, old patio mat, patio area and motorcycle.  We put out the new patio mat and did a couple of repairs before folding up the old mat to use in the toy hauler.  Moe & Joe dropped by to help & kibitz.

We went to the toy hauler to pick up some items that we left yesterday and then Terry went to run a couple of errands while I got a haircut.

We went to the courtyard to have a late lunch and stayed to listen to music and dance.  Terry joined a group by the pool at a fire pit but I came back and relaxed before making a light, late dinner.

Jan 24^th – Fri

We had a nice lazy morning and then went to line up for the Managers’ Reception at 10:30.  The doors actually opened at 11 but the sun was warm and it was lovely just to stand and chat with others in line.

The theme for the managers’ receptions was “We Treasure You” so pirates were the basis for the great decorations.  Lunch was salad, beef stew in a bread bowl and brownies for dessert.  Volunteers and work campers served the meal and kept wine carafes and beer pitchers full.  A band provided music and the Camping World representatives donated door prizes. 

We finished at 1 and took a break before going back to the courtyard to listen to music from 3-5.  We discovered that there was also music from 7 to 9 so we had dinner there and were happy when the next singer (Rick Mancini) actually started early just after 6.  At 7 the last managers’ reception was done and a lot of people came from there to the courtyard so there was a great party until 9.

Jan 25^th – Sat

We went to a motorcycle shop to look at helmets & “intercom” systems.  Terry had stopped in yesterday to check it out.  The guy he dealt with was the helmet specialist and wasn’t working today so we will go back when he is working. 

Terry went for a motorcycle ride with Ralph and Duane but I had promised Gloria & Trish that I would work with them on setting up a party.  We weren’t even done when Terry returned.  I needed some large index cards so Terry & I made a quick trip to Big Lots and I printed invitations.

We joined a group at Bob & Darlene’s to meet their friends Ron (aka Ron Sr.) and Irene.  Ron (aka Ron Jr.) & Terri also know Ron & Irene through a motor home association hence the Sr. and Jr.  I had put a roast in the crock pot but mistakenly set it at warm rather than high so I put it in the oven while we were visiting.  It still wasn’t done so I cut of a couple of thick slices and made a stir fry for dinner.

Then it was time to go to a dance with music by “3 Speed”.  Music & company were great and we danced the night away!

Jan 26^th – Sun

We had 7 groups for golf this morning and 24 people for lunch at Red Robin.  It was cool again for the first few holes and then warmed up nicely.  We got back about 2:30 and Ron immediately announced a happy hour at their place at 4:30 – primarily to discuss getting a group of women together to golf.  We changed into long pants as soon as the sun was just on the horizon.

Terry was taking cat naps in his chair so he went inside to have a snooze.  I sliced & warmed some leftover roast and added raw veggies for a very light dinner.

This took us up to nearly 7 and time to go to Harvey & Vicki’s to play cards.  Pender & Donna were also there so after chatting over a drink we taught them all to play Wizard.  Then Vicki taught Pender an interesting version of Cribbage – Blind Cribbage – while the rest of us tried one game of Blokus.  Donna & I retired to the comfy couch to chat while the other 4 played another game of Blind Cribbage so Terry could learn the game.  After some snacks, more talking and possibly another drink, we got home at midnight.