After
putting laundry in the washers we walked back to the rig and I made
breakfast. We went back to put laundry in the dryers and got a
couple gallons of water which we took back to the rig to get a little
more exercise! In short order the laundry was done and the bed was
made.
Since
we got a bit of work done this morning, we headed to the casino. We
played slots for several hours before Terry finally lost his
allowance and I didn't even lose all of mine. Actually I did lose my
allowance but Terry was doing well at that point so I increased my
“stake” and recovered most of my previous losses.
I had
baby backs thawing so I boiled them up while we had a salad. Terry
did an awesome job on the BBQ for another great dinner. We went to
check in with Larry & Julie to see if Julie bought a ceiling fan
which Terry would install. She didn't make a decision but she pretty
much has the picture wall in the bedroom planned out.
Sept
15th – Mon
It's
a good thing we got the laundry done yesterday as the water was off
for hours today. Workers demolishing the old courtyard & fitness
center keep hitting old water lines that no one knows about.
I
needed to do a bit of shopping so we went to JoAnn Fabrics, Bealls
and Frys. The rest of the day was basically lazy.
Sept 16th -
Tues
After
breakfast we went to Verizon to see if we could find out why our data
usage is so high compared to previous months. We decided to change
our phone plan and up our data allowance so our bill barely changes.
Then we got a new wifi unit called a Jetpack which will “run faster
and jump higher”!
We
continued on to Power Square to visit a large kitchen store. In a
weak moment after he won money in Las Vegas, Terry insisted that I
order a Nu Wave cooktop when it was shown on an informercial on TV.
I delayed the delivery until we were back in Mesa and have enjoyed
using it with the 2 fry pans & one large, shallow pot that came
with it. I used it outside to boil ribs on Sunday which was great as
it kept all the heat & steam out of the rig. It is induction
cooking so “special” pots are needed. Actually, as long as a
magnet sticks to the pot it will work on the cooktop but had looked
in other stores with no luck. A lady working in the kitchen store
was very knowledgeable & helpful and I ended up with a big stock
pot and a medium saucepan.
We
stopped at Larry & Julie's and Terry helped her hang the last,
large picture in their bedroom.
Sept 17th –
Wed
After
a lazy couple of hours this morning we went to Five N Diner for
breakfast since we still had a “buy one, get one” coupon from
last season. They have good food. From there we went to the bank to
sign a new signature card and then across the street to WalMart for
some groceries.
When
we came out of WalMart it was pouring rain. Raindrops were bouncing
up from the pavement. Terry ran to the truck and I walked since I
was wearing slip-on Crocs which immediately were wet & slippery.
Terry was just as wet as I was! As we drove home we saw small rivers
running down all the streets.
Larry
& Julie stopped by with a drink about 2:30 on their way to “music
in the courtyard (MCY)” which is being held in the ballroom until
the new courtyard is done. They forgot their name badges so we
walked over while they went home to get the badges. Of course it
started to rain again just then but we stood in a carport behind us
until it let up in a few minutes.
Guilty
Pleasures provided the music and the park provided free wings. We
danced a bit and had our usual good time with good friends.
We
came back to drop off our booze bag and Patti came by to take us and
Larry & Julie to Roosters for karaoke night. Of course we don't
sing but there were lots of good & “not as good” singers.
Again we did a bit of dancing.
Sept
18th – Thurs
We
went to coffee & doughnuts this morning and sat with Howard &
Gina who just got back. I found a new recipe for pork tenderloin in
the crock pot so after I got it going I made a late breakfast. We
were waiting for someone to look at the toy hauler for warranty
repairs so we just hung around until he showed up shortly after 2.
Luckily
Terry went with him and I stayed home because Jerry & Becky
showed up with drinks in hand. They just got back today. After
Terry got back, Bill & Beth arrived and then Larry & Julie
showed up in their golf cart. We had a great time catching up and
getting the social scene under way. Bill & Beth left for a while
to water the dog and grab a bite to eat. I made some snacks for a
light dinner for the rest of us. We all had a great time!! It will
be nice when it cools down enough to sit outside.
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