
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
Oink, Oink..

Wednesday, November 21, 2007
We're Home!
#365
Rincon Country East RV Resort
8989 E Escalante Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85730
We love it! It's so nice to be settled in finally. Met some really nice people so far, many of them are Canadians. The couple next to us are from Abbotsford, BC. Small World!
A little cooler today, temps only reached 27 C (80F). A few clouds have moved in. Still lovely though.
As mentioned earlier, I took a few more photos so thought I'd share.
This is the roadway from the gate to the Clubhouse and other facilities.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Rincon Country RV Resort

Indoor/Outdoor Spas
Private Locked Mail Boxes
Lounge
Library
3 Laundry Rooms (we have our own)
Card Rooms
Auditorium
Putting Green
Propane Delivery
Sites are 35' x 50'!

Lapidary and Silversmithing
Exercise Classes
Quilting
Dancing
Bingo
Woodworking
Square and Round Dancing
Planned Activities
Pottery and Ceramics
Woodcarving
Basketball
Bridge
Putting Green
Art Classes
Tennis
Sewing and Needlecraft
Line Dancing
Water Aerobics
Croquet
Computer Club
Horseshoes
Golf Net

Sunday, November 18, 2007
Casa Grande, AZ


Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Los Algodones, Mexico


Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Yuma Territorial Prison State Park
Brief History...On July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial Prison at Yuma, and were locked into the new cells they had built themselves.
A total of 3,069 prisoners, including 29 women, lived within these walls during the prison's thirty-three years of operation. Their crimes ranged from murder to polygamy, with grand larceny being the most common. A majority served only portions of their sentences due to the ease with which paroles and pardons were obtained. One hundred eleven persons died while serving their sentences, most from tuberculosis, which was common throughout the territory. Of the many prisoners who attempted escape, twenty-six were successful, but only two were from within the prison confines. By 1907, the prison was severely overcrowded, and there was no room on Prison Hill for expansion. The convicts constructed a new facility in Florence, Arizona. The last prisoner left Yuma on September 15, 1909.
Today we are gonna take it easy and spend some time at the pool. Gonna be a hot one, so it'll be nice to take a cool lap or two between chapters. ;)
Monday, November 12, 2007
Yuma, Arizona

Some friends from Fort Greenwood, Stan & Jude, who reside here during the winter months each year while feeding their golf habit, showed us around yesterday. We had lunch and then went to a terrific outdoor market. So big, we didn't see even half of it during our afternoon visit. Got some pottery treasures I was looking for at very very reasonable prices, along with a few other goodies. We are going to Algodones, Mexico with them on Wednesday. Today, Ray and I thought we'd tour a little bit and take in the Territorial Prison State Park and Old Yuma. We'll see how it goes. Weather continues to be gorgeous, in the high twenties with clear blue skies. Love it, love it, love it!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Black Rock RV Village, Quartzsite, AZ

Cactus, cactus, everywhere! As you drive the surrounding area, the desert is full of the Saguara Cactus; like fir trees in Canada. Quite a site to see. The Black Rock RV Village is a lovely resort. Very pristine, and spacious with super friendly people. Weather continues to be awesome. 32C today with a lovely breeze.
Quartzsite "The Gathering Place". I'll say.
I'ts a garage saler's Paradise! Swap meets everywhere, selling anything. A mecca for Rock, Gem and Jewelry enthusiasts. May have to come back in January-February for the big RV Show.
We are here until Friday and then take off for Yuma on Saturday.
Purple Prickly Pear
Friday, November 2, 2007
Time to move along.... November 4, 2007

Quartzsite, in western Arizona just 20 miles east of the Colorado River on I-10, Quartzsite has been a rockhound's paradise since the 1960s. These days, it is also a mecca to well over a million visitors each year, most of whom converge on this small town in a wave of RVs during the winter months.At this time of the year, 2,000 vendors of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and everything else imaginable create one of the world's largest open air flea markets in Quartzsite. Eight major gem and mineral shows as well as vendors of raw and handcrafted merchandise peddle their wares to snowbirds, collectors and enthusiasts.
Population / Elevation
Quartzsite 1,900 people / 876 feet above sea levelWeather / Climate
Quartzsite has a classic low desert climate with extremely low relative humidity and very high summer temperatures. On the average, it receives less than 4 inches of precipitation a year. Stores, shops, restaurants, theaters and homes are air-conditioned year round in Quartzsite.