Onwards to spring weather, goodbye warm weather.....

What a wonderful day yesterday.  We headed off to Henderson, and picked up some muffins and coffee on our way to our friends.  I am not much of a shopper, so the quilt shop tour of the day before was more than enough, except for checking out Henderson's Joanne's store. It's like Home Depot - don't you have to make sure they are all the same? Ha.

We met the guys for lunch at Panera Bread, as they had gone their own way on a quest for pool noodles and an outdoor clock with a second hand to put near the pool at B and J's. Those tasks were accomplished, but not before three pool stores were visited.

In the afternoon, we floated in the pool, enjoying probably our last day of " summer " weather before our trek northwards. We say thank you to our friends, it's been a great couple of days and onwards we go early this morning, with a leisurely drive along Lake Mead to Overton, rather than through the morning rush hour of Las Vegas. The view is so much better!!

friends, quilt stores and fishing?

We had a great time yesterday with friends in Henderson, NV, with the gals heading out to 4 quilt stores and the boys looking for Cabelas, and settling for Bass Pro Shop.  Afterwards, we all met together at their home for a wonderful chicken dinner.  Mmmm. so good. Joanne made chicken breasts with avocado and cheese broiled on top, cucumber salad, and roasted bbq'd vegetables. Outstanding.

Today's plans are to do a few more things in Vegas, get some fuel just prior to coming back to the campground, and then heading off early morning, along the lake, to Overton, because it is a beautiful drive and we have the time.  Our destination is Ely or Wells.  Looks like a bit of a weather window heading north, so off we go.

Wow, 2 posts in one day....

This is just a quickie to say we have arrived at Las Vegas Bay Campground, in Lake Mead National Park.  We usually stay at the Boulder Beach campground, on the west side, however, we pulled in and the host informed us that the last spot was just taken! What!!! We were early afternoon and everything. Turns out, a major renovation was taking place with over half the campground unavailable, as those sites were totally re-done, trees and brush cleaned up, and it looked like all the sites were made bigger. Well, we all know rigs are not getting any smaller, and very few people are tenting or tent-trailering, so perhaps this was the reason.  The attendant let us know that some sites were still open at Las Vegas Bay, 8 miles up the lake. Whew! Yep, there were a couple of sites only, and these are very small. Our new neighbour let us know that this campground is slated for renovations as soon as Boulder Beach is fully back open.  Bob, if you are reading this.... we know you like to stay here, so you are forewarned!

We booked for a couple of days, and will try to contact friends in Henderson for a visit. Then, maybe some quilt shops, antique shops.........

We had a great drive, from Desert Hot Springs, up into Yucca Valley, then to Amboy ( huge crater, National Natural Monument thing, amazing! ) then old route 66 to catch Highway 95 up into Nevada.
We could drive as fast as the interstates, without the hassle of the interstates. Gotta love it.

On the Road Again.....

I can't wait to get ' on the road again".... you can just hear the tune in your head.  We have had a wonderful winter season down in the south this year, but alas, the time has come to leave and start heading it north.

Last evening we enjoyed a wonderful supper with our neighbours, Ken and Jan, who bbq'd up a great meal for those who were leaving the next morning - ourselves, Rick and Paulette, and Jenifer and Tom. All of whom we will see again next year.

We may take a couple of different routes homes this year, just to see something new. At least that howler wind of the last couple of days has died down.... shhhh... don't bring it back!

ttyl

Finally the weather turns cooler.....

I think I may have to go to a weekly blog entry if I can't get it together! It is not like we haven't been busy. Yesterday after swimming, I was off to Burlington Coat Factory with Paulette, and I have never been to this store, so yes a few bargains were picked up.  A quiet afternoon, with a little dog sitting of the lovely Miss EllieMae from next door.  We miss going to the dog park and talking to whoever is there.  There are 2 dog parks in the rv resort now, but we took EllieMae to the first large park.

Later on, we were on schedule to pick up friends Brian and Joanne from the Palm Springs airport.  They flew home for a few days this week... in the cold...and snow...and blowing wind.  They missed the huge car pile up on highway 2, south of Edmonton by being only a few minutes ahead. It was terrible.

Today is weigh in day with the ladies at WW, then maybe a trip to Joannes as there is a sale going on. The weather has turned cooler, and is now hovering around 80F, which is a lot better than 97F. We will have to get a few more hikes/walks in before we leave here around the first of April.