We’ll be glad to see the end of February. It’s been generally 20to 30 degrees cooler than January was. Ian and his buddies have played their first three days of golf and have had a great time together. The first two were pretty good and although yesterday’s was the favourite course it was cold and windy. We woke up yesterday morning to snow on all the hills around us. When I picked Ian up at the course all the boys had wind burn on their faces. Doesn’t seem to bother them though. They are just enjoying each other’s company.
Karen and I went to Cabazon outlet mall for a day of shopping. It wasn’t all that successful. Karen got a top and I got a pair of shorts. But after about two hours we agreed it was time to leave. It was so cold and windy there that I was looking for a down jacket to buy. No success. I wore two jackets as it was and was still cold. Karen wore her down jacket so she was fairly comfortable but her hips were bad yesterday so she was happy to come home too.
The three of us went out to In ‘n Out Burgers for dinner last night, came home and made an early night of it.
This morning I am driving Ian right downtown Palm Springs to play golf. The sun is shining but the wind is still howling. Karen and I have plans to play golf if the wind dies down and it warms up a bit. It’s too bad because we have a lovely pool and hot tub here that I’ m sure would feel good on Karen’s hips but it’s not worth getting out of when it’s this cold and windy. Oh well, could be another shopping day. It’s got to warm up soon............right?
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I’m back
I’ve been neglecting the blog. Pure laziness on my part. Since my last post the weather has really not been very good. Nothing like at home but certainly not like when we first got here. It was up in the high eighties /low nineties then. This last two weeks has been anywhere from 62 to 71 degrees. Quite a change. Another problem has been the wind. Some of those temperatures are not so bad if the wind isn’t howling but we have had a couple of pretty heavy winds. For the most part though we have been able to get out and do things. We have had a couple of Happy hours with our friends the Baran’s and the Jost’s. Always lots of laughs. We also had Art, Gloria, Ian and Karen King over for Happy Hour the other night. Everyone here always has their Happy hours outside but on this occasion we had it indoors. Too blinking cold. Anyway, poor us.
Karen Schick arrived here on Thursday night at about midnight. So Friday was a pretty quiet day, just getting settled and having a look around the park. Saturday Ian dropped us off at the College of the Desert, which is a large outdoor market on the college grounds. We spent a couple of hours there and have decided that we need a little more time so will return once more. We bought dates, walnuts and fresh licorice (which is all gone already). It was delicious! In the evening Karen an I went over to Brian and Linda’s for Happy Hour. The Jost’s were there as well. Of course it was another lovely evening with lots of goodies and beverages. Brian and Linda were supposed to start for home on Monday (the 26th) but due to bad weather they won’t be leaving until March first. Ian’s friends from Kelowna were supposed to arrive on Friday but the flight was cancelled due to snow. It’s been a crazy winter everywhere I guess. They arrived late last night and they have their first round of golf this morning. I know Ian is looking forward to it. I think he’s had enough girl time for a while. We haven’t decided what Karen and I are doing today but the sun is shining and it’s supposed to hit 70degrees so we can do anything we want to. Tuesday is supposed to be 59 and raining so we better make hay.
Karen Schick arrived here on Thursday night at about midnight. So Friday was a pretty quiet day, just getting settled and having a look around the park. Saturday Ian dropped us off at the College of the Desert, which is a large outdoor market on the college grounds. We spent a couple of hours there and have decided that we need a little more time so will return once more. We bought dates, walnuts and fresh licorice (which is all gone already). It was delicious! In the evening Karen an I went over to Brian and Linda’s for Happy Hour. The Jost’s were there as well. Of course it was another lovely evening with lots of goodies and beverages. Brian and Linda were supposed to start for home on Monday (the 26th) but due to bad weather they won’t be leaving until March first. Ian’s friends from Kelowna were supposed to arrive on Friday but the flight was cancelled due to snow. It’s been a crazy winter everywhere I guess. They arrived late last night and they have their first round of golf this morning. I know Ian is looking forward to it. I think he’s had enough girl time for a while. We haven’t decided what Karen and I are doing today but the sun is shining and it’s supposed to hit 70degrees so we can do anything we want to. Tuesday is supposed to be 59 and raining so we better make hay.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Back among the living
Weel, I recovered from my dreaded cold. When it began I thought it was going to be one of those couple of day sniffles. Wrong! It was a miserable cold. Sore throat was the worst of it but the constantly running nose, coughing and extreme lethargy was no fun either. I spent five days looking out at golf carts driving by and people heading for the pool. Just feeling sorry for myself. But that’s all behind me now and I’m raring to go. The day before yesterday we arranged to go over for Happy Hour with Brian and Linda Baran and Darryl and Donna Jost. Darryl and Donna have both just recovered from a bad flu. It was good to see them all and we had a great time. The park that they are in is really nice with tons of amenities. Six pools, jacuzzis, gyms, tennis and pickle ball to name a few. Brian is taking full advantage. It sounds like he and Darryl play lots of golf and have met a few characters along the way. They are all coming to our place next Saturday for Happy Hour. Looking forward to it. Brian and Linda are having to go home at the end of the month as Linda has an appointment with the oncologist. She is not happy about leaving. She loves it here and no wonder. The weather is fantastic. When the Baran’s leave, Darryl and Donna are moving to another RV park just down the highway from us in Indio. So we’ll still be close. The park that they are in now is a straight drive down Ramon from us. Maybe five minutes.
This morning Ian and I are going to the College of the Desert. It’s a huge outdoor market where they sell just about everything from clothing, kitchenware, pottery, shoes, all kinds of arts and crafts. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 until 2:00. Lots of good food too. This afternoon will be a pool day. The first one for me.
This morning Ian and I are going to the College of the Desert. It’s a huge outdoor market where they sell just about everything from clothing, kitchenware, pottery, shoes, all kinds of arts and crafts. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 until 2:00. Lots of good food too. This afternoon will be a pool day. The first one for me.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Stone Island, Olas Altas, the Malacon
After Brenda and Basil left for the airport Ian and I hopped on a bus and headed down to Old Town. From there we walked over to Olas Altas and caught a pulmonia to take us to the ferry for Stone Island. In the end we decided to give Stone Island a pass and just had lunch at a little place with a beautiful view of the island. Ian had shrimp tacos and I had a shrimp salad. Both meals were really good. One of the best we had. We then took another pulmonia back to Olas Altas and got off right in front of the condos where our friend Georgina will be staying in March. From there we walked almost the whole length of the Malecon to the Golden zone. It’s a beautiful walk right along the ocean. They are starting to get ready for Carnival and so are erecting these huge colourful statues.
The following day was a shopping day with Kathy for jewelry. That was lots of fun. I bought a pair of gold earrings (compliments of Ian) at El Delphin. What a nice store. So much to choose from. Kathy and I had lunch at Pancho’s at the Beach. We both had shrimp salad and once again it was delicious. It’s called shrimp salad but the shrimp look like prawns. They’re huge!
The following day (our last in Mazatlan) we went back to El Delphin and Ian bought me a lovely gold chain and bracelet. Now I’m a golden girl! I also bought myself a silver chain and moon pendant made by a well known Mazatlan artisan. Ian thinks he’s created a monster. Maybe.
The next morning Eric picked us up and took us to the airport. I had lost my Mexican visa so I was issued another one to fill out. Then the woman babbled at me in what I guess was her English. We went through security and waited for our flight for almost two hours. When we boarding the plane all hell broke loose. Apparently what the woman had said to me was that I had to go to immigration to get a stamp on the visa. So they weren’t going to let me on the plane. Said I had to spend another night in Mexico and rebook for the following day. I couldn’t believe it. After all, I was leaving the country, not trying to enter. So after Ian hollered, JESUS CHRIST! they started taking pictures of our passports, Ian’s visa and made a call downstairs to immigration. The woman said she had a friend in immigration who was going to do us a favour. So we went running to board the plane and when we got to the door she said “you know if this happened in any other country this would have cost you $50.00 each but in Mexico it is free.” That’s when we realized they were trying to make some money off us. So I thanked her profusely and got on the plane. Another lesson learned.
So after waiting over an hour for our shuttle bus for the Red Lion Inn we finally got to our car. We drove to the west side of Phoenix and took a hotel in Surprise. The following day we drove to Palm Springs where we met Barb and Bob Grundy, who are are landlords. After they showed us our new home we went straight to the bar/grill where we just sat looking at the pool and palm trees. The next two days were spent grocery shopping. Of course we are starting from scratch again. Only the groceries are much more expensive here than Mexico. Cheap wine though! Day three I woke up with a sore throat and cold. Bummer! No pool for me just yet. The weather is perfect although a bit hot. It is unusually hot for this time of year. Over the next two weeks the lowest forecast temperature is 80 F. Yesterday was 90. I’m not complaining though.........the people at home would kill me.
The following day was a shopping day with Kathy for jewelry. That was lots of fun. I bought a pair of gold earrings (compliments of Ian) at El Delphin. What a nice store. So much to choose from. Kathy and I had lunch at Pancho’s at the Beach. We both had shrimp salad and once again it was delicious. It’s called shrimp salad but the shrimp look like prawns. They’re huge!
The following day (our last in Mazatlan) we went back to El Delphin and Ian bought me a lovely gold chain and bracelet. Now I’m a golden girl! I also bought myself a silver chain and moon pendant made by a well known Mazatlan artisan. Ian thinks he’s created a monster. Maybe.
The next morning Eric picked us up and took us to the airport. I had lost my Mexican visa so I was issued another one to fill out. Then the woman babbled at me in what I guess was her English. We went through security and waited for our flight for almost two hours. When we boarding the plane all hell broke loose. Apparently what the woman had said to me was that I had to go to immigration to get a stamp on the visa. So they weren’t going to let me on the plane. Said I had to spend another night in Mexico and rebook for the following day. I couldn’t believe it. After all, I was leaving the country, not trying to enter. So after Ian hollered, JESUS CHRIST! they started taking pictures of our passports, Ian’s visa and made a call downstairs to immigration. The woman said she had a friend in immigration who was going to do us a favour. So we went running to board the plane and when we got to the door she said “you know if this happened in any other country this would have cost you $50.00 each but in Mexico it is free.” That’s when we realized they were trying to make some money off us. So I thanked her profusely and got on the plane. Another lesson learned.
So after waiting over an hour for our shuttle bus for the Red Lion Inn we finally got to our car. We drove to the west side of Phoenix and took a hotel in Surprise. The following day we drove to Palm Springs where we met Barb and Bob Grundy, who are are landlords. After they showed us our new home we went straight to the bar/grill where we just sat looking at the pool and palm trees. The next two days were spent grocery shopping. Of course we are starting from scratch again. Only the groceries are much more expensive here than Mexico. Cheap wine though! Day three I woke up with a sore throat and cold. Bummer! No pool for me just yet. The weather is perfect although a bit hot. It is unusually hot for this time of year. Over the next two weeks the lowest forecast temperature is 80 F. Yesterday was 90. I’m not complaining though.........the people at home would kill me.
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