March 21st
We said good bye to Ron and Marg. There were lots of people around the swimming pool today with tempatures around 80 Deg.F. We rode our bikes over to Jim and Audrey's for happy hour.
Karen and Dave from Leduc stopped by for a visit.
March 22nd
We picked up Les and Wanda (Oregon) and golfed 9 holes at Golden Era Golf Club.
It was very hot and we did not have a very good game. The golf pot luck supper was very good at 5 pm. We didn't win any prizes.
March 23rd
We drove over to Mega Liquor (best prices on alchol),got groceries at Stater Brothers,picked up my watch from the jewelers and got diesel ($4.579 US gal.) We visited with Jack and Marlene from Leduc. We met 5 years ago at GVP. We played shuffleboard in the evening.
Sunny 72 Deg. F.
March 24th
Foggy and cooler in the am but cleared off in the afternoon. We drove out to the Mexican Market
They have everything from nuts & bolts to canaries. Afterwards we drove to Diamond Valley Lake. The man made lake is Southern California's largest drinking water storage reservoir which was completed in 1999. That afternoon a Bass fishing tournament was taking place. We were to tired to go to the dance.
March 25th
We picked up Jim and Audrey for breakfast at IHOP. They leave for Calgary on the 27th.
We went shopping at Staples,the Dollar Store and Target. Later afternoon it got cold,windy and rainy.
March 26th
Our sweet angel,Annika's memorial 4th birthday. Sad day.It rained heavy all night until about noon. Cool and cloudy 63 Deg. F. We went out for lunch and browsed around Walmart.
March 27th
Happy 86th birthday Mom.
We went to the Chev dealer to order a bug deflector for the truck. We then went grocery shopping at the new Winco store. Very good with wide aisles. I made appetizers for the group dinner at Gary and Donna's (Medicine Hat)--pulled pork,salads,cake & more--14 people. Warm afternoon.
March 28th
We drove about 45 miles to the Desert Hills Premium Outlet Stores (130 stores) on the way to Palm Springs. We had lunch and spent about 4 hours shopping (some good bargains). We were invited to Jack and Marlene's for chili supper. Very tasty. We were entertained by Dale who sang and played guitar
March 29th
Albert and Linda from Calgary visited us in the morning. 70 Deg.F. We had a happy hour before going to Spud night in the ballroom. $2.00 for the potato and every one brings pot luck.
March 30th
We went to the resort's breakfast after saying goodbye to Gary and Donna. Laundry day again!
Warm 78 Deg.F. We picked up pizza and chicken wings at the Palms Cabana. It is only open on Friday and Saturdays now with entertainment. We played shuffleboard at 7 pm.
March 31st
Foggy and cool 60 Deg. F. We did some grocery shopping at Winco. We were invited to Jack and Marlene's again for dinner. We had home made cabbage rolls,turkey and all thetrimmings .Great cooks.10 people in all. Lois (Marlene`s sister) and Ron are leaving for Arizona tomorrow before heading to Calgary.
The resort is starting to empty out. Every day people are leaving to go back home.We have another couple of weeks here.Hopefully sunshine and warm weather!!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Photos of Indio & Hemet,CA--March10-20th
Golden Village Palms RV Resort,Hemet,CA
80 deg.F/30 deg.C
Marie walking a friend's dog in the rain
Academy of Palms Awards Gala,March 15th
Two beauties
Johnny Depp impersonator
Tim McGraw look-a-like
Entertainer
Dinner with Janet & Howard @ the Howells
March 14th--The Howells & Regans
Happy Hour with friends
March 13th @ the Frasers
Jackolope Ranch Restaurant,March12th
Beautiful gardens
Happy Hour @ Jackolopes 3-6 p.m.
College of the Desert Street FairTuesday, March 20, 2012
Indio to Hemet March 10th to 20th
March 10th
We had homemade donuts for breakfast from the resort. We had a smokie/salad for lunch at the clubhouse. Warm 80 Deg.F. Went for a swim and relaxed around the pool.
March 11th
Daylight savings time.
The Howells came with us to the College of the Desert Street Fair. We shopped at the vendors and had lunch. Very hot 84 Deg. F. We visited with Howard and Janet Schinkel who just arrived from Alberta. Ralph and I went to the Fantasy Springs Casino for the buffet supper. Not much luck at the slots!!
March 12th
After cleaning the 5th wheel, we relaxed in the warm sun. Norm and Lyla picked us up to go for drinks and appetizers at Jackalope Ranch restaurant. 5 other couples joined us. Jackalopes is a upscale restaurant with a beautiful garden area,waterfalls,bronze statues, good food and margaritas.
March 13th
I prepared appetizers and had 12 friends over for happy hour. Karen and I went to bingo in the evening. Karen was lucky again and won twice.
March 14th
I did a load of laundry and relaxed around the pool. 82 Deg. F. Gary and Karen invited us for a roast beef dinner. Good food and good friends. We packed to leave.
March 15th
Good bye to our friends at Indian Wells RV Resort. We arrived at Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet at noon. We set up in site 633 in 80 Deg. F. temperatures. We were happy that most of our friends from December were still here.
We got the last two tickets to the Academy of Palms Awards Gala---excellent chicken dinner with an open bar,entertainers,impersonators,prizes and awards(most helpful snowbird,best block party etc).It was a great evening.
March 16th
We had bacon ,waffles with strawberries at the resort breakfast. Afterwards we visited Ron and Marlene Annala. We went for a swim on a warm 78 Deg. F. afternoon. Wine and cheese reception at 3:30 pm. Fun shuffleboard at 7 pm. Derek and Carol are off to Las Vegas for 4 days. Derek surprised Carol with the trip.
March 17th
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
A storm is going through southern California and Arizona with rain, wind and cold temperatures in the 50's. We went to Walmart for a few hours. We were too tired to go to the St Paddy's dance.
March 18th
Breakfast at IHOP with 10 others at 9 am. Rain, some wind and cold all day. We went to a farewell for Audrey and Jim (Calgary). They sold their park model at GVP. Got an e-mail from the Lucky Leprechaun (Karen Howell) inviting us to a 7 day houseboat cruise on the Shuswap this summer. She won the grand prize at the St. Paddy's Day party at Indian Wells RV.Woh! she is Lucky!!
March 19th
Rain stopped in the am and the sun came out with temperatures in the low 60's . We went shopping at the Hemet Valley Mall for about 3 hours. The mountain peaks are covered in snow but warmer temperatures are coming.
March 20th
We attended a RV Safety Driving seminar at 9am. Ron and Marlene left for Calgary at noon.
I did 3 loads of laundry. Nice afternoon 72 Deg. F. We went out for Chinese food with 3 other couples.
We had homemade donuts for breakfast from the resort. We had a smokie/salad for lunch at the clubhouse. Warm 80 Deg.F. Went for a swim and relaxed around the pool.
March 11th
Daylight savings time.
The Howells came with us to the College of the Desert Street Fair. We shopped at the vendors and had lunch. Very hot 84 Deg. F. We visited with Howard and Janet Schinkel who just arrived from Alberta. Ralph and I went to the Fantasy Springs Casino for the buffet supper. Not much luck at the slots!!
March 12th
After cleaning the 5th wheel, we relaxed in the warm sun. Norm and Lyla picked us up to go for drinks and appetizers at Jackalope Ranch restaurant. 5 other couples joined us. Jackalopes is a upscale restaurant with a beautiful garden area,waterfalls,bronze statues, good food and margaritas.
March 13th
I prepared appetizers and had 12 friends over for happy hour. Karen and I went to bingo in the evening. Karen was lucky again and won twice.
March 14th
I did a load of laundry and relaxed around the pool. 82 Deg. F. Gary and Karen invited us for a roast beef dinner. Good food and good friends. We packed to leave.
March 15th
Good bye to our friends at Indian Wells RV Resort. We arrived at Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet at noon. We set up in site 633 in 80 Deg. F. temperatures. We were happy that most of our friends from December were still here.
We got the last two tickets to the Academy of Palms Awards Gala---excellent chicken dinner with an open bar,entertainers,impersonators,prizes and awards(most helpful snowbird,best block party etc).It was a great evening.
March 16th
We had bacon ,waffles with strawberries at the resort breakfast. Afterwards we visited Ron and Marlene Annala. We went for a swim on a warm 78 Deg. F. afternoon. Wine and cheese reception at 3:30 pm. Fun shuffleboard at 7 pm. Derek and Carol are off to Las Vegas for 4 days. Derek surprised Carol with the trip.
March 17th
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
A storm is going through southern California and Arizona with rain, wind and cold temperatures in the 50's. We went to Walmart for a few hours. We were too tired to go to the St Paddy's dance.
March 18th
Breakfast at IHOP with 10 others at 9 am. Rain, some wind and cold all day. We went to a farewell for Audrey and Jim (Calgary). They sold their park model at GVP. Got an e-mail from the Lucky Leprechaun (Karen Howell) inviting us to a 7 day houseboat cruise on the Shuswap this summer. She won the grand prize at the St. Paddy's Day party at Indian Wells RV.Woh! she is Lucky!!
March 19th
Rain stopped in the am and the sun came out with temperatures in the low 60's . We went shopping at the Hemet Valley Mall for about 3 hours. The mountain peaks are covered in snow but warmer temperatures are coming.
March 20th
We attended a RV Safety Driving seminar at 9am. Ron and Marlene left for Calgary at noon.
I did 3 loads of laundry. Nice afternoon 72 Deg. F. We went out for Chinese food with 3 other couples.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Indio,CA photos
The Living Desert,CA
Train exhibit
Ralph riding a bronze warthog
Zebras
Bronze lion smelling Marie's bag
Bat-eared fox
Giraffes
Big horn sheep
snake
cacti & palm trees
Australian singing bird
camels
Cheetah
Giselles & ostrich
African porcupine
Shirley,grandkids Abby & Luke,Gord & Marj
Hawk
Hoedown dinner
Burgers & beer
Hoedown parade
March 3
Dinner with Norm & Lyla
Dinner with Gord & Marj.
Jackolopes restaurant with Nairn & Donnalda
Indian Wells RV resort,site 34 in Indio,CA
The Palms in Yuma,site 219Friday, March 9, 2012
Yuma, AZ to Indio, CA--Feb.26th to March 9th
Feb.26th
Nice 74 Deg. F. sunny day. We did the blog. Later in the afternoon we drove over to visit Duke and Donna. We went for fish and chips for supper.
Feb.27th
Ralph went to shuffleboard and I uploaded pictures to the blog. We visited with George and Grace after going to Walmart. It got windy later on.
Feb.28th
In the morning Ralph and I got our hair cut. Ralph played pool with Ron while I did laundry.
A group of us met at the Cocopah Casino for supper and to play the slots. We celebrated Grace's birthday with cheesecake afterwards.
Feb.29th
We went to the resort's breakfast before we played shuffleboard. Sunny 75 Deg. F. day.
We packed up before going to Ron and Joyce's for happy hour. Our awning arm got bent and Ralph had a hard time to roll it up. Ron and George helped him.We listened to some good singers at the Karaoke Superstar.
March 1st
We said good bye to our friends at The Palms. We have had great fun at the resort with lots of top notch entertainment and large RV sites.We are on our way to Indio, CA (3hours).
We suprised the Howells and Regans by staying at Indian Wells RV Resort for 2 weeks.
Our friends Norm and Lyla Brown (Carstairs AB) are renting a park model at this resort as well.
Nairn and Donalda Bannatyne drove 5 hours from Scottsdale AZ to visit us on their way home.
The 4 of us went for a good meal at Jackalopes.
March 2nd
We had a delicious breakfast at Shields Date Farm with Nairn and Donalda. They are now heading back to Kelowna, B.C.
We picked up the Howells and Regans and drove 26 miles to friends Gord and Marj for supper.
They are renting a villa in Palm Springs.Nice evening.
March 3rd
Today was Hoedown Day at the resort. The guys decorated their bicycles and went in the 10am parade. Burgers and beer at noon--fun games until 3 pm--free roast beef dinner and dance in the evening. A fantastic time!! A very hot day 85 Deg.F.
March 4th
There was music at the resort's breakfast of pancakes,ham and eggs. We bought an inner tube for Marie's bicycle at Walmart and did some grocery shopping. Another hot day.
Indoor shuffleboard was from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
March 5th
While we had our truck tires rotated at Costco, we did some shopping. We relaxed and enjoyed the good weather in the afternoon. The dance with the rock and roll band "Blackwater" was a lot of fun from 7:30 to 10:30pm.
March 6th
Shade Pro Awning replaced our broken awning arm. After a swim in the pool, we went for a date shake at Shields Date Farm (next door to the resort). In the later afternoon the weather changed frrom 84 Deg.F. to cooler, extremely windy and dusty. Karen and I went to bingo.
Karen won $35.00 on the last game.
March 7th
Not quite as windy as yesterday. Ralph and I had a pedicure and I had my fingernails done.
Norm and Lyla invited us for supper and we had a good visit with them.
March 8th
Happy Birthday Jean and Linda.
We drove to The Living Desert in Palm Desert. The Living Desert is a zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the plants and animals found throughout the deserts of the world.
We saw many exotic and endangered species in natural settings: cheetahs,Mexican wolves,giraffes,camels,zebras,gazelles and more (no African Barking Spiders). There were demonstrations with snakes and birds of prey etc. There was a huge model train exhibit with towns,mountains canyons inside the park entrance. They were operating on a big horn sheep who broke his antler at the state of the art wildlife hospital. There was over a thousand acres of Sonoran desert. By the time we got back at 4:30pm we were exhausted. It was a excellent day-- very hot at 84 Deg.F.
March 9th
Another very warm day. While I did laundry Ralph went to Walmart. I read and relaxed,Ralph went to the pool. Soup day at the resort--homemade vegetable beef soup,bun and ice cream for $2.50.
The whole Palms Springs area is so beautiful with Palm trees, manicured boulavards and flowers upon flowers. Our RV site is alot smaller here than at The Palms in Yuma. It is expensive to stay in RV parks in this area but it is worth it. We see hummingbirds every day. A roadrunner comes by occasionally and the weather is great.
Nice 74 Deg. F. sunny day. We did the blog. Later in the afternoon we drove over to visit Duke and Donna. We went for fish and chips for supper.
Feb.27th
Ralph went to shuffleboard and I uploaded pictures to the blog. We visited with George and Grace after going to Walmart. It got windy later on.
Feb.28th
In the morning Ralph and I got our hair cut. Ralph played pool with Ron while I did laundry.
A group of us met at the Cocopah Casino for supper and to play the slots. We celebrated Grace's birthday with cheesecake afterwards.
Feb.29th
We went to the resort's breakfast before we played shuffleboard. Sunny 75 Deg. F. day.
We packed up before going to Ron and Joyce's for happy hour. Our awning arm got bent and Ralph had a hard time to roll it up. Ron and George helped him.We listened to some good singers at the Karaoke Superstar.
March 1st
We said good bye to our friends at The Palms. We have had great fun at the resort with lots of top notch entertainment and large RV sites.We are on our way to Indio, CA (3hours).
We suprised the Howells and Regans by staying at Indian Wells RV Resort for 2 weeks.
Our friends Norm and Lyla Brown (Carstairs AB) are renting a park model at this resort as well.
Nairn and Donalda Bannatyne drove 5 hours from Scottsdale AZ to visit us on their way home.
The 4 of us went for a good meal at Jackalopes.
March 2nd
We had a delicious breakfast at Shields Date Farm with Nairn and Donalda. They are now heading back to Kelowna, B.C.
We picked up the Howells and Regans and drove 26 miles to friends Gord and Marj for supper.
They are renting a villa in Palm Springs.Nice evening.
March 3rd
Today was Hoedown Day at the resort. The guys decorated their bicycles and went in the 10am parade. Burgers and beer at noon--fun games until 3 pm--free roast beef dinner and dance in the evening. A fantastic time!! A very hot day 85 Deg.F.
March 4th
There was music at the resort's breakfast of pancakes,ham and eggs. We bought an inner tube for Marie's bicycle at Walmart and did some grocery shopping. Another hot day.
Indoor shuffleboard was from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
March 5th
While we had our truck tires rotated at Costco, we did some shopping. We relaxed and enjoyed the good weather in the afternoon. The dance with the rock and roll band "Blackwater" was a lot of fun from 7:30 to 10:30pm.
March 6th
Shade Pro Awning replaced our broken awning arm. After a swim in the pool, we went for a date shake at Shields Date Farm (next door to the resort). In the later afternoon the weather changed frrom 84 Deg.F. to cooler, extremely windy and dusty. Karen and I went to bingo.
Karen won $35.00 on the last game.
March 7th
Not quite as windy as yesterday. Ralph and I had a pedicure and I had my fingernails done.
Norm and Lyla invited us for supper and we had a good visit with them.
March 8th
Happy Birthday Jean and Linda.
We drove to The Living Desert in Palm Desert. The Living Desert is a zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the plants and animals found throughout the deserts of the world.
We saw many exotic and endangered species in natural settings: cheetahs,Mexican wolves,giraffes,camels,zebras,gazelles and more (no African Barking Spiders). There were demonstrations with snakes and birds of prey etc. There was a huge model train exhibit with towns,mountains canyons inside the park entrance. They were operating on a big horn sheep who broke his antler at the state of the art wildlife hospital. There was over a thousand acres of Sonoran desert. By the time we got back at 4:30pm we were exhausted. It was a excellent day-- very hot at 84 Deg.F.
March 9th
Another very warm day. While I did laundry Ralph went to Walmart. I read and relaxed,Ralph went to the pool. Soup day at the resort--homemade vegetable beef soup,bun and ice cream for $2.50.
The whole Palms Springs area is so beautiful with Palm trees, manicured boulavards and flowers upon flowers. Our RV site is alot smaller here than at The Palms in Yuma. It is expensive to stay in RV parks in this area but it is worth it. We see hummingbirds every day. A roadrunner comes by occasionally and the weather is great.
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