December 22, 2021

On December 5th we had a small Happy Hour here with Deb and Len, Rich and Tina, and Steve and Doreen.

There have been several events in the park since I last posted. December has been a busy month to say the least. We played Bunco with a ladies luncheon on Thursday, December 2nd at noon with 24 ladies in attendance. (no picture)

On Saturday the 11th, we had a pancake breakfast in the morning and the Snowflake Dance in the evening. No pictures of the dance but here is a shot of our cooks for breakfast.  

The Ladies Birthday Luncheon was on Thursday the 16th, with 26 ladies in attendance.

Marion, Peggy and Brenda prepared and served the lot of us a ham and scallop potato lunch. We sure do eat a lot in this park.

(l to r: Brenda, Peggy, Marion)

(standing in the back is Harry, Marion's husband)

Saturday the 18th, early evening, a group of about 20 or 25 sat around a few fire pits and indulged in some egg nog, followed by Carolling through the park. We didn't sound very good, but we had fun, and we think that the ones who stayed home enjoyed our singing... or maybe not!! 

Yesterday a group of 13 fun seekers rode the Sunny Cycle through and around downtown Palm Springs. It was a lot of fun, planned and organized by Marilyn. 

Here we all are in front of the Sunny Bus. Most are from Rainbow Spa

In the back Row l to r:  Tina, Myself, Kay and Jodi

In the front row l to r: Rich, Michel, Terry & Donna, Marilyn, Rennae, Liz & Ken, and  Liz

Rich and Tina joined us in our fun

Pictured front to back: Kay, Myself, Liz, Jody and Marilyn

We stopped at two restaurants along our two-hour bicycle trip where we quenched our thirst from all the peddleing! Appies supplied by the restaurant. 

Here we all are at Lulu Bistro - the 1st pit stop. 

The second pit stop was the Brickhouse where they served up some of their pizza. Very good pizza too. 

I am pretty sure everyone had a super time. We sang and waved to people along our route. I am sure they thought we were all a bit daft!!

On our way out of Downtown Palm Springs we swung back to see and get a picture of Marilyn Monroe -- back where she belongs!!

 

December 05, 2021

 

Today Michel got all my Christmas totes out from storage - all three of them! Nowhere near as many as last year, but it was fun anyway. 

Bought a new item this year. 

The large Poinsettia on the front of the rig.

I thought it was huge when we got it in Algodones, but the motorhome kinds stunts the size of it. Oh well, looks good anyway.

 

November 26, 2021

Yesterday was Thanksgiving.

We had a wonderful turkey dinner with about 85 wonderful people. 

And today... it looks like Christmas in the clubhouse.....

Nobody sits around for too long around here.....

November 15, 2021

 

November 8th.

The border opened and we were on our way.

We crossed at the small border crossing in Midway (called the Ferry/Midway crossing) about 10 minutes from our home, and it was smooth and quick. This border only opened at 9 a.m. but by 9:06 we were cleared and on our way.

Here we are on the small Ferry.

So the first day ended in Pendleton, OR. as per usual, where we stayed in the parking lot with hundreds of other RVers at the Wild Horse Casino. "Dune" was showing at the theatre there so we took that in. It was very good, but 3 hours later the wind that was only wicked when we pulled in, turned into torrential....and we got home to our awning flapping. Michel did what he could do to secure it, and we moved so that the wind was against the other side. The next morning, he jimmy-rigged a fix and we got back on the road. 

The second day, uneventful thankfully, we spent the night in Jackpot. Third night in at the Walmart in Bullhead City. 

The third day we were in Quartzsite AZ for lunch at Silly Als. They always have the best pizza, and did not disappoint again. 

Silly Als Pizza

Large Silly Als Combo.

After lunch we made it to Yuma and stayed at the VFW for a few nights. We went to Algodones on Friday morning and managed to get all our DR stuff done, met up with Rich for lunch at Molcas (no Tina this time, she had fallen and put her back out, so was laying on the couch at home). We stopped to say hi to her before we headed back to the VFW. Saturday morning Michel's crown was ready so we were in and out of Algodones by noon....

Left on Sunday morning, arrived at Rainbow Spa, Desert Hot Springs about 11:00. It's good to be back here. We look forward to spending the winter.

More later. Thanks for reading. 

October 01, 2021

 We are hoping that the USA will open their borders to us snowbirds. We waited for word on the 21st of September, now we are waiting to hear on October 21st. In the mean time, life goes on. 

Michel has been busy. I have helped, but he's done the work. He tackled painting our motorhome. As you all know, she is an old girl, 1999, but he runs so good, we just wanted her to look as good as she motors.

So all that being said, here are pictures of the progress: 

You can see where the sun has bubbled the clear coat. Michel sanded, then primed.

Then the fun began.....

He bought himself a sprayer, and all the incidentals to get the job done. We ordered the paint, etc, etc, from a company in Kelowna, and they delivered it right to our door.

So he sprayed.... many, many coats of paint later, this is the finished product:

this is the finished job - 

He even painted the back stripes, although two of these photos were taken before the stripes were done..... I can't believe how good it looks! 

Now all we have to do is wait to see if the USA will let us take her down and show her off!

That's all folks... thanks for reading.

June 06, 2021

 

First blooms of the season. It always feels promising when the flowers start to bud and open. It is a sign that summer is really coming. 

The poppies are always first, followed by my beautiful Jack Frost. Then soon after, along come my Irises. 

So now, all that being said, we've been quite busy this spring. We are members of the Royal Canadian Legion Greenwood branch #155 and have been for a few years now. My dad would be proud...ha ha. He tried to get me to join for years when he was the Grand Puba at the Grimshaw Legion many years ago. I always told him that the Legion was for old people. Well guess what....I'm there. How did that happen?

Anyway we have become involved a little bit. I am on the Executive, Michel is tending the bar one day a week, and we will help out at the Meat Draw, when that starts up again of course. We've made a few new friends, though we haven't associated much because of Covid, but with the restrictions lifting a little bit we can actually have outside visits. Looking forward to it. 

We have our appointment for the second dose of the Covid 19 vaccine on June 21st, and so do most others in this community. It feels good to be able to wander around a little more. Less stressful for many.

Things are beginning to get back to normal. Indoor seating at restaurants now with social distancing; Seniors Wednesday afternoon Bingo has opened with limited seating; and the Friday night Bingo will likely get going again in July. 

All is good, thanks for reading.

June 04, 2021

 

April 25th weekend and I commited myself to a Craft Show here in Greenwood.  

There were only 7 vendors and probably less lookie loos. Can't blame anyone for not coming out on this cold, windy day. 

But we hung out there for 4 hours anyway.  Never sold anything, but I don`t think anyone else did either. 

The second Craft Show was Sunday of the May long weekend. The weather cooperated this time and there were more vendors and many more lookie loos. I managed to sell 2 paintings and 2 statues.  No pictures this time. Next one up June 27th. Can't say that I will do this every month, but for now I don't have much else to do. 

I made myself a little gnome to put in my garden and I'm thinking of adding a few of them to my lineup of dollies....... What do you think?

That's it for now. Thanks for reading.

May 04, 2021

Time for an update. 

As not much has been happening, there is very little to blog about. 

Firstly, In February we went to Penticton for Michel's eye appointment (laser surgery) only to find out his retina had detached. And had been so since before Christmas (a very long story).  It was no wonder he couldn't see. So he was sent to Vancouver for emergency surgery, as of that moment (3 o'clock in the afternoon). His friend Jack, who lives in Penticton agreed to take him, because there was no way I was driving to Vancouver in February!! They were there for two nights, and I stayed with Jack's wife Sharon in Penticton. Because the retina was detached for so long before surgery the prognosis for sight wasn't wonderful. 

So, all that being said, we went back to Penticton last week for the laser surgery he was suppose to get in February. His sight is still somewhat blurry, but he can see and he is legal to drive. This is the good news.

So we visited briefly with our tenants. We were both very excited to see how everything looks after all the work that was done to the condo. 

We are quite pleased with the outcome and the tenants love it!  They are anxious to make it their home for awhile. 

Here are some updated pictures ...

new flooring throughout the condo
new baseboards and baseboard heaters

paint on all walls and ceilings
new light fixture in kitchen

cabinets painted
handles need to be put on yet

vanities painted in both bathrooms
new toilets

January 31, 2021

(our condo is on the right with the cedars)

As my posts are few and far between, you have to know that January was a busy month for us. We bought a condo in Penticton. 

Two bedrooms/ two bathrooms. 

(the patio)

  On January 4th we put in our offer 

  and we settled on the price the next 

  day. We closed and picked up our keys 

  on the 29th in Penticton.  

  We bought this with the intention of   renting it for a couple or three years   until we are ready to move there     (maybe). 

At the moment we plan to stay put here in Greenwood. 

(kitchen/dining area taken from the patio doors)

But, more about this busy month we've had. We put ads in three different places and were busy screening people and answering emails for weeks before we even owned the place. 

That being said, we had a few potential tenants lined up when we picked up the keys. We spent the night and showed the place two more times on Saturday before we headed home. 

As it turned out, one of the Saturday viewers is our new tenant. So happy now that we agreed to meet with them. And here is the great part of all of this. He is a Construction Contractor and is interested in doing all kinds of improvements to the place. We already bought the flooring, and they are going to paint and he will stall the flooring. 

(dining area)

What really sold us on this unit was the bright kitchen/dining area and the outside patio. You can only get this from a corner unit....I love it!

I could show more photos, but really, a bedroom is a bedroom and who really wants to see a bathroom picture??

That is it for January news. I will post pictures of the upgrades at a later date.  Thanks for reading, bye until next time.