Feb 12th to 16th - Mesa

Feb 12^th - Thurs

After going to coffee & doughnuts (didn't win anything from sponsor Camping World) and doing a small catch-up blog entry, I relaxed a while with computer games. I agreed to take part in a line dance for the park variety show next month and had a practice at 1:00.

We went to MCY and danced before changing and picking up Dennis & Gloria to go the the Arizona Opry. Today's show was Mark Lucas and the Wild Bunch and was a great show as usual.

Feb 13^th – Fri

Normal lazy morning with a short trip for a burger and to pick up a few groceries. Marg called and I had a nice chat with her.

We are now looking for some shade when we go to the courtyard. Luckily Terri goes early and gets a good table – thanks!!!

We had Larry & Barb over for dinner so we sat outside for a drink first. In no time at all our chairs – and then some - were filled with friends and we had an impromptu happy hour. We were sorry to chase everyone out at 7 so we could have dinner.

Feb 14^th – Sat

Our Sunday group played golf at Desert Sands this morning (tournament tomorrow required a reschedule). We didn't play together but we each managed to have another less than stellar game. Sandi & Bob prepared a yummy lunch. We know that Sandi did most of the work as Bob played golf! We were done in time to catch part of music in the courtyard from 1-3.

We had a bit of down time before going to the Valentine's dinner & dance. Dinner was prime rib and was better for some than for our table as we were the second to last table called for the food line and somehow they couldn't keep baked potatoes hot. Oh well! We didn't enjoy the band too much and the dance floor was smaller than usual due to the round tables for dinner. Cross this event off our list for next year.

Feb 15^th – Sun

We had a quiet morning before I went to practice our line dance routine. We were in the Fiesta community center so we – and especially Nancy who is dancing as well as leading the group - could see ourselves in the wall mirrors. Not always a pretty sight!

Larry & Barb had a happy hour(s) gathering at their site which was fun as usual. We had a light dinner and went to play cards/dice game at Rick & Vi's along with Dennis & Donna and Bob & Dar. We were comfortable sitting outside until we quit shortly before quiet time at 10:00.

Feb 16^th – Mon

I met the line dance ladies at the Country Store (sale here at the park) to get “bling” for our dance and then went through the rest of the sale with Terri. Dave & Margo – friends from Walla Walla – arrived for a visit about 10:00. After a cup of coffee and lots of catching up, we went for a tour of the changes here in the park. They stayed here a couple of years ago so were familiar with the facilities. We ended up at the courtyard where we had lunch. They left shortly after music & dancing started at 3 as they are staying in Phoenix and didn't want to end up stuck in rush hour traffic.

We went to Fat Willy's for dinner with Richard & Nancy. Then we taught them to play Ponytail Canasta which was easy for them to pick up as they play Hand & Foot Canasta. Unfortunately the guys won.