Mar 22, 2013 - Goodyear AZ - Phoenix Destiny RV Resort

Hi, everyone! Melissa scolded me the other day because I haven't updated our blog lately, so I thought I'd better get it done. Our time is getting short here in Arizona. We plan to leave April 1st and start wending our way back up north. Hopefully, the weather will be warm when we get up there. It's just starting to be consistently warm down here, so I'm sort of afraid to leave - I love sitting outside in the evening enjoying the night sky and great weather. Roger is raring to get started on our next adventure, though. I think he puts more...

Feb 26, 2013 - Goodyear AZ - Phoenix Destiny RV Resort

Roger was right when he said that when you're retired, you never get a day off. I swear it seems like we are always on the go. Today was the first day in a week that I got to sit outside and read my book - and that was only for an hour. Had to be at the clubhouse in time to get a seat for the chili dinner tonight (that means arrive a half an hour early.) I think we had more free time when we were working! Went to Laughlin Nevada for 3 days of gambling on February 12th. Wish I could say we won big - and I could say that, I guess - but that...

Feb 8, 2013 - Goodyear AZ - Phoenix Destiny RV Resort

Been awhile since I've sent an update so thought I'd better get it done. We made it through Arizona's record cold snap (one day, it was even warmer in Omaha than it was here!) We went from that into several days of record high temps. Now, we just rotate - 4 days in the 50's, 4 days in the 70's, etc. The good news is that if the sun is out and the wind is minimal, it's even warm on the days in the 50's. It sure beats the 20's! We are managing to keep busy. Elayne (Roger's sister) and Mark came over to visit one day while they were down here...

Jan 12, 2013 - Goodyear AZ - Phoenix Destiny RV Resort

Busy, Busy, Busy!!! Roger and I now have a social calendar to check before we commit to doing anything. Okay, the "social calendar" isn't all that crowded, but we are managing to stay busy. Found out the cook here at the rv park is very good. We went to the bean soup and sandwich dinner the other night and the soup was outstanding. (The sandwich was okay, too, but you can't screw up egg salad too much.) Breakfast by the women was good, too, and we've been told breakfast by the men is even better! That's next Saturday, so we'll see if that's...

Jan 2, 2013 - Goodyear AZ - Phoenix Destiny RV Resort

Arrived at our home for the next 3 months on December 30th. We're in Goodyear AZ now until some time in March. We're just a hop, skip and a jump from Michaela and Melissa over in Buckeye, so will have plenty of opportunity to spend time with them. We picked this RV park because of its proximity to Buckeye and because of the activities here at the park. The other campers are very friendly, too, which makes it fun when we go to a resort breakfast or dinner or some other function. We've met lots of Canadians and people from Minnesota and Iowa,...

Jun 17, 2012 - Visiting Erik in Goodyear, Arizona

Arrived in Goodyear, Arizona (southwest of Phoenix) around noon. Dropped off the trailer at the RV Resort that is filled in the winter with snowbirds but only 1/3 full now. Spent the rest of the day visiting with our son Erik. He is doing well and recently received a well deserved promotion at Conventry Health Care where he is a senior computer systems engineer. We had fun playing with his cat Chav and dog Niko. Went out to a Thai dinner to celebrate his birthday and Father's Day. Back at his home we enjoyed a hot evening swim. Felt good...

Apr 11, 2012 - Estrella Mountain Ranch (Tom & Lucy Harmon)

Today we drove over to the ‘foothills’area South of Phoenix and got together with Tom and Lucy Harmon. They have a very nice home in Goodyear, Az. (Estrella Mountain Ranch community). They treated us to an excellent lunch at the “Club House” that is part of the development they live in. I attached some pictures of the Club House, lake, golf course and Pool area (looks like it would be a great place to entertain grandkids.. Lucy was working on a project, so we didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time with them, but appreciate the great lunch...

Mar 31, 2012 - Goodyear, AZ

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We left the skydivers behind and headed to Goodyear, AZ on St. Patrick's Day. We stayed at Cotton Lane RV Park and preparation for the Good Sam Rally. Being that we arrived on St. Patrick's Day, we enjoyed "green beer" and the traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. Ken and Connie were very good sports about all my hoopla about St. Patrick's Day, but it was tradition in our family to really celebrate as my mom was definitely Irish. While staying here, our friends, Mike & Linda Lyders, celebrated 50 years of...

Mar 12, 2012 - Goodyear, Arizona

Ross did something this morning that cannot be done when his usual travel mate is with him. Ross and the dog went to beb as soon as 60 Minutes was over last night and Ross woke up at 0400. At 0515 Ross left the campground and 355 miles later he was settled in at the Cotton Lane RV Park in Goodyear, Arizona. Tomorrow he will drive to Tucson and spend the night there and on Wednesday he will be in El Paso, Texas baring any troubles. Today's trip was not without incident. About 20 miles west of the Arizona/California border a pickup truck was...

Mar 9, 2012 - Ball Games and stuff

Wednesday - San Deigo Padres vs Cincinati Reds at Goodyear Park.( with the Brook's) All the teams from the National and American leagues are here. WE enjoyed watching Votto, i had Votto in my Baseball pool a couple of years ago and i traded him, i would iwouldnt trade him ever a gain. It was dam cold by the end of the game. Travel time to park was 5 min, with pay praking. The grounds crew were very organized. Thursday - LA Dodgers vs Oakland A's at Camelback stadium for $23 for both(half price).( with the Brook's) it was quite warm in the...

Mar 4, 2012 - Phoenix International Speedway

Well after 1835 miles its time for racing. In the Valley of the sun and we do mean sun its stinking HOT. Painless trip love my new navigator she never led us astray once and the pictures and arrows on all the interchanges is a treat. Had a late brunch at Cracker Barrel and off to track. Must now decide between CANADIAN or American beer, choice was easy. Bit of a cluster getting our parking passes and tickets as there Will Call window wasn't open and had to return to main track office. Oh before i forget Craig Randi has a shock or two for...

Mar 4, 2012 - Brush fire west of Goodyear

Tuesday - Unbelievable temps have been high 20's, lows of 8. Great day of golf yesterday. Laundry again, and went for tickets. HUH, $5 to park at Goodyear ball Park, so we passed and will get them at the gate. Prettry windy today, a farmer decided to burn some grass, Smart like Brick, one of the windiest days of the year, now a huge brush fire. Note to self, take the awning down before it gets windy. The TV antenna is not fazed by the wind. Great hd recieption by an attenna, its not like the old days. Pat hasnt taken many pictures lately,...