Apr 10th to 13th - Mesa

Apr 10^th – Fri

We went to Big O Tire to get a couple of tires for the truck. We started walking to a restaurant for breakfast as the guy said it would be an hour or so. Then we decided it would be just as easy to walk back to the park, get the motorcycle, go to breakfast and then pick up the truck. As we walked past Big O, we saw that the truck was already moved and one tire was being removed so we went in and waited and then had a late breakfast at home.

Ricky Ricci was in the courtyard and we didn't dance much. We went to Ernie & Dianne's for dinner & cards. We played 2 games of Ponytail Canasta and each team won one game so we ended the season on a good note!

Apr 11^th – Sat

Dianne included a tube of Grands biscuits in the food she gave us yesterday so I invited them over for breakfast which included cinnamon rolls made from the biscuits. We enjoyed our meal out on the patio.

We were supposed to get 2 Visa cards renewed early but only one arrived – the very next day by UPS – so I called on the second one this morning. The very nice service rep will have to complete the transaction on Tuesday.

4 bikes and 8 riders (us, Ralph & Elsie, Al & Linda and Jerry & Jann) left our site at 11 for a ride to Fountain Hills where we had lunch at Chan's which is a Chinese restaurant. It was very good and reasonably priced. The many lunch choices included entree, soup & steamed rice for $4.99 or you could get fried rice instead and add an egg roll and 2 fried wonton's for a total of $5.49. We will be going back there in the future.

We continued from there to Ft McDowell casino (not our suggestion!!) where we agreed to meet in 45 minutes. I came out $45 ahead for a change. Shows what can happen if you leave at a designated time.

After dinner we went for a walk and stopped at Howard & Gina's for a visit.

Apr 12^th – Sun

After computer games & breakfast, we did some organizing in the toy hauler. We took the 2^nd bed/couch off the wall and then figured out how to fasten a step stool and 2 folding chairs to the wall for when we put the bike in and travel. I hate putting everything on the bed each time. Of course this included a trip to Home Depot and then WalMart. We were on the motorcycle and decided to also buy pans to use on the convection cooktop so I had to hold the large box on the way home.

Terry H came over to say goodbye and we ended up using MapQuest to find & print alternate routes rather than her using the same one all the time.

Phyllis stopped to give me a deviled egg serving dish and to chat a while. Terry took her home on the motorcycle so I took a picture and posted it on Facebook. People commented and liked it even before Terry got back.

We had an early dinner so we were ready for Harland & Barb to join us for chocolate martinis. Bill & Linda also stopped in for a chat and information on buddy burners and bucket lights.

Apr 13^th – Mon

Howard & Gina stopped by for a chat and Howard ended up helping Terry & Bill put the 5^th wheel hitch in our truck. Terry moved Bill & Beth's 5 wheel to a site opposite their park model while Gina & I walked to the toy hauler as Gina had not seen it inside. Then we walked back to where Terry was almost done parking the 5^th wheel with plenty of “help”.

We had a late breakfast for lunch. We rode the bike to get a new torque wrench and then stopped at Camping World to look at toy haulers with no intention of doing anything now. Saw one very interesting rig.

Rich Mancini was in the courtyard today and we were surprised how many line dancers showed up. It was HOT but we danced anyhow as we really like Rich's music. Then it was time to make a drink and head across the street to have dinner with Dave & Phyllis. They also invited Doug & Delores and we had a fun evening. I got some scattered drops of red wine (won't point a finger!) on my shirt and Wine Away did the job again. Love that stuff!!!