Our Anniversary

It has been one full year since we moved into the 5th wheel trailer full time and started our new adventure as retirees. In that time we have traveled as far south as Brownsville, Texas; as far east as South Carolina and the coast; as far north as Wyoming, and as far west as southern California. Not quite coast to coast, but close. In all those miles and living 24/7 with ourselves in a little over 300 square feet, we have survived. Not only survived, but we discovered that we really like this lifestyle. This is our home on our site in Mesa, AZ.

Barrett-Jackson

Okay here is a question for you. What kind of collector vehicle would you fantasize owning? We went to the Barrett-Jackson collectors auction yesterday on the 18th of January and believe me, I found so many cars that I would love to own, if I had more money than I knew what to do with. Some of the cars for sale in this auction are the ambulance that transported John F Kennedy to the hospital, a Lincoln that belonged to Elvis Presley, a 69 Camaro owned by Bret Michaels and on and on and on. All kinds of vehicles including covered wagons, stage coaches all the way up to new. Needless to say this kid did not bid/buy anything and did not touch anything either. The auctioneer was so fast, I barely could understand what he was saying and the current bid was posted on a board that had the price in dollars, canadian and euros. What an exciting day!

Mesa, Arizona

We have traveled to Mesa, Arizona around the first of the year. Yeah! Civilization again! Groceries, stores, malls, restaurants, Starbucks! When we were in Quartzsite, the closest grocery store of any size was over 20 miles away. Now groceries are just down the street. We are in a resort that has both park models and spaces for RV's. All kinds of activities are numerous and frequent. If you are bored, it is your own fault. There is a canal just outside of the resort and is a great place to take the dogs for long walks