(Tucson, AZ)
By eight o’clock we were ready to vacate the 5th wheel. We decided to play it smart today and wait till our service tech, Dan, arrived to find out if he wanted the slides pulled in so that it could be moved or could we keep it as is with the AC running. For now it was ok he told us but he didn’t know if it was going to be moved later in the day or not. We would have to check with Liz, the one who makes these decisions, to find out if we were going to be moved or not.
There wasn’t much he could do today anyway because we’re still waiting on authorization from DRV to get the warranty work done. We really don’t understand this part because we have a bumper to bumper warranty and everything is covered anyway, so just fix it! Procedures. Procedures must be followed.
Once again we headed to the waiting area to get our morning computer time in. While Bob got settled in I checked with Liz about the possibility of being moved today and she said that yes, we would be moved to the service waiting lot for the weekend. That was fine, it has electric and water hookups so we would be comfortable.
Around 10:30 this elderly couple came in to sit also. Soon after they arrived a fellow dressed in shirt and tie (and pants of course) came in to talk to them. Evidently they were going to be here for the weekend and he said that he would make arrangements for them to stay in the same lot we were going to. He went on to tell them he would get them moved over soon because 50 amp electric service was limited and since they had a large motorhome they would certainly need a 50 amp site. What? Wait! We need 50 amp too, we have two air conditioners to run and it was going to be in the mid 90’s this weekend.
Bob and I looked at each other and neither one of us had to say anything. I got up and went to talk to Liz. I explained that we were going to be moved and would like to make arrangements for a 50 amp site. She told me it was a first come – first serve lot and that she couldn’t guarantee a 50 amp site. She further explained that around one o’clock the people who were coming for the weekend because they had early morning appointments on Monday would start arriving. She said that as soon as Dan was finished with our rig he would call to have it moved.
I didn’t even stop to talk with Bob to tell him what I found out. I went straight to Dan. I asked him what he had planned today and we went over the list of things to be done. Half the list is done already as they were just nit picky little things anyway and were easy fixes. The other half we were waiting on authorization but he could take some more pictures to send in to DRV and he could replace the kitchen faucet.
I told him about the weather forecast and our need for a 50 amp site. He said he understood and would call Liz as soon as he was done. I asked him if the faucet could wait until next week, after all, it wasn’t leaking it was just loose. He said he didn’t have a problem with it waiting if we didn’t.
So he took the two pictures he needed to take and he called Liz. Within a half hour we were settled into the service lot for the weekend.
Sometimes it just pays to eavesdrop.
We spent the afternoon talking with our new neighbors and slipping inside from time to time to get out of the strong Arizona sun.
Day Three – Down
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
3/14/2013 Lazy Days - Day Two
(Tucson, AZ)
Once again the alarm was set for six. We got up at six fifteen. We’re doing better!
We were out of the house by 7:00 as I wanted to go over to the Lazy Days Campground to get a shower.
When I came out Bob asked if I noticed the white truck that was sitting there when I went in. I hadn’t. He told me that it had Delaware tags. We drove through the campground to check it out and did see the white truck again so I’m hoping to get to meet them.
This campground is very nice. Lots of fruit trees, a nice pool area with hot tub, a large meeting place with pool tables and other activities. We have access to everything there so we’re going to have to get a list of when and what kind of activities takes place. It will help pass the time.
After closing the 5th wheel up, in case they had to move it inside the bay, we went for breakfast at the restaurant on the property. They combined Lazy Day locations and came up with the name Florizona.
For breakfast they have a breakfast buffet and today’s buffet items were scrambled eggs, a Mexican egg dish I can’t pronounce and we didn’t have any of, sausage links, pancakes, fruit tarts, an assortment of bagels and other breads and watermelon slices. One could go back as many times as one chooses but once was enough for us.
After breakfast we headed back to the waiting area in the service area. We hadn’t checked our email or done any of our normal “computer things” yet.
We were the only ones in the area for a good part of the morning. Two other couples came in but they knew they were only going to be here for the day. Nonetheless we enjoyed sharing experiences with them.
By five o’clock were able to return to our rig in front of Bay # 39.
Day Two – down.
Once again the alarm was set for six. We got up at six fifteen. We’re doing better!
We were out of the house by 7:00 as I wanted to go over to the Lazy Days Campground to get a shower.
When I came out Bob asked if I noticed the white truck that was sitting there when I went in. I hadn’t. He told me that it had Delaware tags. We drove through the campground to check it out and did see the white truck again so I’m hoping to get to meet them.
This campground is very nice. Lots of fruit trees, a nice pool area with hot tub, a large meeting place with pool tables and other activities. We have access to everything there so we’re going to have to get a list of when and what kind of activities takes place. It will help pass the time.
After closing the 5th wheel up, in case they had to move it inside the bay, we went for breakfast at the restaurant on the property. They combined Lazy Day locations and came up with the name Florizona.
For breakfast they have a breakfast buffet and today’s buffet items were scrambled eggs, a Mexican egg dish I can’t pronounce and we didn’t have any of, sausage links, pancakes, fruit tarts, an assortment of bagels and other breads and watermelon slices. One could go back as many times as one chooses but once was enough for us.
After breakfast we headed back to the waiting area in the service area. We hadn’t checked our email or done any of our normal “computer things” yet.
We were the only ones in the area for a good part of the morning. Two other couples came in but they knew they were only going to be here for the day. Nonetheless we enjoyed sharing experiences with them.
By five o’clock were able to return to our rig in front of Bay # 39.
Day Two – down.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
3/13/2013 Lazy Days Here We Come!
(Tucson, AZ)
The alarm went off at 6 a.m. this morning. We didn’t get up but the alarm went off. We had good intentions.
It didn’t really matter because within an hour we were ready to go and just hung around so that we didn’t get caught up in the early morning rush.
I walked up to our on-site post office to mail a card and saw quite a few people in the Cantina. Breakfast was being served. A free breakfast. Two of our full time residents, Keith and Bonnie, make breakfast every Wednesday morning for anyone who wants it. There was biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, pancakes and a few other things I don’t recall right now. They do this out of the goodness of their hearts. I did hear that some of the residents contribute dishes or groceries for the breakfast to be made. The most amazing people live here in this park.
Our neighbors all came out to say so long but we told them all we’d be back as soon as the work was done.
It was as uneventful hours drive to Tucson and we pulled in Lazy Days well ahead of our 11:00 appointment time.
They took us right away and we started the process of getting the things we wanted corrected into the computer. Our service writer is Liz and she seemed to know the right questions to ask when I got stuck in explaining what we wanted corrected. What I tell her has to be condensed to a sentence for the service tech’s computer printout.
As you can see in the picture above, there is not an RV in the thruway. This place is not the zoo that Lazy Days in Tampa was. We are glad!
They took our 5th wheel right away and settled into the waiting area. There is a very nice sitting area outside under a sun screen. There are several table and chair sets, comfy chairs and low tables. There is a mural painted on the back wall also. I’ll have to get a better picture of that.
When it gets too warm to sit outside, and it does, we move inside. There is a nice lounge with tables and chairs for computer users and large screen TV hooked up to DirecTV.
The room is divided by a large bookcase where books and table games are kept. On the the other side is the pet area. No carpet.
We hung around in case there any questions about what needs to be done. WIFI is available for us to use our computers and be able to connect to the Internet.
We met a very nice couple, Rich and Cookie, who are also full-timers. Rich is also retired military and they workamp also so we had plenty to talk about. It really helped to pass the afternoon away.
By five we were able to get back to our house on wheels. We’ll be spending the night in front of bay # 39. Day one is down.
The alarm went off at 6 a.m. this morning. We didn’t get up but the alarm went off. We had good intentions.
It didn’t really matter because within an hour we were ready to go and just hung around so that we didn’t get caught up in the early morning rush.
I walked up to our on-site post office to mail a card and saw quite a few people in the Cantina. Breakfast was being served. A free breakfast. Two of our full time residents, Keith and Bonnie, make breakfast every Wednesday morning for anyone who wants it. There was biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, pancakes and a few other things I don’t recall right now. They do this out of the goodness of their hearts. I did hear that some of the residents contribute dishes or groceries for the breakfast to be made. The most amazing people live here in this park.
Our neighbors all came out to say so long but we told them all we’d be back as soon as the work was done.
It was as uneventful hours drive to Tucson and we pulled in Lazy Days well ahead of our 11:00 appointment time.
This is where it all begins. The doorways along this thruway belong to service writers, the cashier, a break room and a few other personnel.
As you can see in the picture above, there is not an RV in the thruway. This place is not the zoo that Lazy Days in Tampa was. We are glad!
They took our 5th wheel right away and settled into the waiting area. There is a very nice sitting area outside under a sun screen. There are several table and chair sets, comfy chairs and low tables. There is a mural painted on the back wall also. I’ll have to get a better picture of that.
When it gets too warm to sit outside, and it does, we move inside. There is a nice lounge with tables and chairs for computer users and large screen TV hooked up to DirecTV.
The room is divided by a large bookcase where books and table games are kept. On the the other side is the pet area. No carpet.
We hung around in case there any questions about what needs to be done. WIFI is available for us to use our computers and be able to connect to the Internet.
We met a very nice couple, Rich and Cookie, who are also full-timers. Rich is also retired military and they workamp also so we had plenty to talk about. It really helped to pass the afternoon away.
By five we were able to get back to our house on wheels. We’ll be spending the night in front of bay # 39. Day one is down.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
3/7-3/12/2013 Still Nuttin’ Much!
(Arizona City, AZ)
On Thursday we had our 5th wheel washed with spotless water. Spotless water? Yep, its trucked in. The water is so incredibly hard in Arizona, at least in this part of Arizona, that if you don’t wipe it off right away horrible spots are left. There are several small businesses in this area that truck in “soft water” and will wash your rig for a fairly reasonable price. For our 38 footer is was $57.00. Money well spent Bob says. It took the three guys about an hour to wash and dry it.
Of course on Friday it rained. Hard water. Spots everywhere. Sometimes you’re the dog and sometimes the hydrant.
I have another video I want to share with you. My good friend Bonnie sent this to me and message is just so spot on I just need to share it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. CLICK HERE.
While I’m sharing videos I’ve got one more. People are truly amazing! CLICK HERE. Watch for the guy with footballs! Again, thanks to Bonnie.
The park model is rented! The best part? People we know are renting it and they want it from December through March. Life is good, very good!
The weatherman was right, we’re hitting high 80’s and low 90’s. Needless to say, the pool is very, very busy.
Monday night I played pool and did fairly well which surprised me. Bob played cards and also had a good night.
Tuesday we spent the morning in town so Bob could get his blood drawn for a future doctor’s appointment and we went to the grocery store and to get gas. Did we think to stop and pick up his prescription that was called in the day before? Nope. Back to town he went. I stayed home and started getting the 5th wheel ready for travel. Tomorrow we go to Tucson.
On Thursday we had our 5th wheel washed with spotless water. Spotless water? Yep, its trucked in. The water is so incredibly hard in Arizona, at least in this part of Arizona, that if you don’t wipe it off right away horrible spots are left. There are several small businesses in this area that truck in “soft water” and will wash your rig for a fairly reasonable price. For our 38 footer is was $57.00. Money well spent Bob says. It took the three guys about an hour to wash and dry it.
Of course on Friday it rained. Hard water. Spots everywhere. Sometimes you’re the dog and sometimes the hydrant.
I have another video I want to share with you. My good friend Bonnie sent this to me and message is just so spot on I just need to share it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. CLICK HERE.
While I’m sharing videos I’ve got one more. People are truly amazing! CLICK HERE. Watch for the guy with footballs! Again, thanks to Bonnie.
The park model is rented! The best part? People we know are renting it and they want it from December through March. Life is good, very good!
The weatherman was right, we’re hitting high 80’s and low 90’s. Needless to say, the pool is very, very busy.
Monday night I played pool and did fairly well which surprised me. Bob played cards and also had a good night.
Tuesday we spent the morning in town so Bob could get his blood drawn for a future doctor’s appointment and we went to the grocery store and to get gas. Did we think to stop and pick up his prescription that was called in the day before? Nope. Back to town he went. I stayed home and started getting the 5th wheel ready for travel. Tomorrow we go to Tucson.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
3/3-3/6/2013 Nuttin’ Much
(Arizona City, AZ)
Not much goin’ on here in the desert. A little bit of a cold front came through again so Sunday and Monday were kind of cool.
I’m sure a lot of you have probably seen this wedding video, through your email or on Facebook, but I just have to share it. What a great speech this dad gave as he gave her hand at the alter. CLICK HERE.
I wish I had a dog like this! See all that Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier can do! CLICK HERE.
As I mentioned yesterday we’ll be leaving here soon. Not for long and not for good but we have to go Tucson for a few days,,,or two weeks. Hopefully, no more than two weeks. So why are we going to Tucson? We have some nit-picky things to get taken care of on the 5th wheel. Since we are under warranty we let the dealership take care of everything. We don’t want to hear those dreaded words, “You shouldn’t have done that, you voided your warranty.” So we’re heading to Lazy Days Tucson.
I have family in Tucson so I’m hoping to get to see them. There are also lots of things in this area we haven’t seen so I’m hoping I can get Bob away from the dealership to go do something.
The weatherman says 90 degree days are coming, I can’t wait!
We have decided to list our park model for rent again next year. It just makes sense to do so.
The rent covers all the expenses associated with the park model and its less expensive for us to rent an RV space than pay park model rent. Besides, we have a new RV and its wonderful and we want to live in it!
Hopefully, someone will be looking for a place a to stay next winter. January through March would be good but December through March would be great!
Not much goin’ on here in the desert. A little bit of a cold front came through again so Sunday and Monday were kind of cool.
I’m sure a lot of you have probably seen this wedding video, through your email or on Facebook, but I just have to share it. What a great speech this dad gave as he gave her hand at the alter. CLICK HERE.
I wish I had a dog like this! See all that Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier can do! CLICK HERE.
As I mentioned yesterday we’ll be leaving here soon. Not for long and not for good but we have to go Tucson for a few days,,,or two weeks. Hopefully, no more than two weeks. So why are we going to Tucson? We have some nit-picky things to get taken care of on the 5th wheel. Since we are under warranty we let the dealership take care of everything. We don’t want to hear those dreaded words, “You shouldn’t have done that, you voided your warranty.” So we’re heading to Lazy Days Tucson.
I have family in Tucson so I’m hoping to get to see them. There are also lots of things in this area we haven’t seen so I’m hoping I can get Bob away from the dealership to go do something.
The weatherman says 90 degree days are coming, I can’t wait!
We have decided to list our park model for rent again next year. It just makes sense to do so.
The rent covers all the expenses associated with the park model and its less expensive for us to rent an RV space than pay park model rent. Besides, we have a new RV and its wonderful and we want to live in it!
Hopefully, someone will be looking for a place a to stay next winter. January through March would be good but December through March would be great!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
3/2/2013 Fly Away Birds!
(Arizona City, AZ)
The other day while Bob was golfing, I was sitting outside with friends Karen and Diane. Our neighbor who lives behind us came over and asked if I knew a pair of doves were building a nest on our ladder which is attached to the permanent ladder on our 5th wheel. I told her that no, I didn’t, but would let Bob know. The destroying of bird nests falls under Bob’s list of household duties.
We don’t often put up the shade that covers our back window because we back right up to our neighbors and Bob has this thing about it. Its his thing, not mine, but I don’t argue with him over it as long as all the other shades are up and its not dark like we are living in a cave. Because of this we didn’t see the nest building take place and I had actually forgotten about it.
Thankfully, these two birds weren’t really fast at building this nest.
I remembered the nest building this morning and put the back shade up. Sure enough, there was mama dove putting the pieces of nesting material that papa dove brought to her in place. When Bob came down from getting dressed I pointed out the birds and he said to me, “You know, we’re leaving here in a week and half and that can’t stay there.” Well, yeah I knew that. So outside he went.
As he turned the corner around the end of the rig the mama bird flew off. Her mate was out hunting nesting material and was nowhere to be seen. Bob took the ladder down and what they had in place flew everywhere. He slid the ladder under the rig where it will stay until we leave here.
Well. A few minutes later the male dove returned, a piece of straw or something like that in his beak. He landed on the permanent ladder and dropped the piece of nesting material as he opened his beak in what had to be disbelief.
He looked to the left…..
then to the right……
Pretty soon the female came back and they just kept looking and wondering what happened.
They came back several times throughout the day in hopes of finding the beginnings of their nest.
The other day while Bob was golfing, I was sitting outside with friends Karen and Diane. Our neighbor who lives behind us came over and asked if I knew a pair of doves were building a nest on our ladder which is attached to the permanent ladder on our 5th wheel. I told her that no, I didn’t, but would let Bob know. The destroying of bird nests falls under Bob’s list of household duties.
We don’t often put up the shade that covers our back window because we back right up to our neighbors and Bob has this thing about it. Its his thing, not mine, but I don’t argue with him over it as long as all the other shades are up and its not dark like we are living in a cave. Because of this we didn’t see the nest building take place and I had actually forgotten about it.
Thankfully, these two birds weren’t really fast at building this nest.
I remembered the nest building this morning and put the back shade up. Sure enough, there was mama dove putting the pieces of nesting material that papa dove brought to her in place. When Bob came down from getting dressed I pointed out the birds and he said to me, “You know, we’re leaving here in a week and half and that can’t stay there.” Well, yeah I knew that. So outside he went.
As he turned the corner around the end of the rig the mama bird flew off. Her mate was out hunting nesting material and was nowhere to be seen. Bob took the ladder down and what they had in place flew everywhere. He slid the ladder under the rig where it will stay until we leave here.
Well. A few minutes later the male dove returned, a piece of straw or something like that in his beak. He landed on the permanent ladder and dropped the piece of nesting material as he opened his beak in what had to be disbelief.
He looked to the left…..
….and back again.
Pretty soon the female came back and they just kept looking and wondering what happened.
Friday, March 1, 2013
3/1/2013 A Good Night’s Sleep….AT LAST!
(Arizona City, AZ)
The mattress delivery people called early this morning, a little after seven, to let me know that my delivery time was between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.. This is good. I was afraid it would be this morning and we had our mini golf at ten and I sure didn’t want to miss that.
After mini golf I stripped the bed and took everything to the laundry. I was going to make this the best night’s sleep in every way I could.
Around three they arrived. In less than 15 minutes they had that thing that was supposed to pass for a mattress out and our new one in place.
Yes, that’s the space we need to fill.
Back in December I bought a four inch foam topper in hopes that it would make that sorry excuse for a mattress better. It didn’t. I had thought I would put a notice up on the notices board in the laundry room that I had it for sale but then thought, we wouldn’t buy a used mattress topper and very probably no one else would either. Even if it was only a few months old and super clean,,,,nope, we just wouldn’t go there. So I had an idea….and Bob had the same one.
We measured the space we had to fill and cut the topper into four sections just that width. Bob brought out the chalk line tool he uses to make a cutting line and then with a good sized razor blade made the cuts.
In no time we had a stack of four, eleven and a half inch wide foam pieces.
We left a little room to make making the bed a little easier. With the top end of the mattress between the wall and the built in night stand it was awkward at best to get the fitted mattress pad and sheet on.
I had to a friend here in the park about helping me make a cover but then I remembered I had a bottom sheet for a queen bed in the linen closet. We fitted the sheet around the stack of foam and then kept turning the whole thing to wrap the sheet all the around, taking our time to fit the ends in neatly.
It was a perfect fit!
With the mattress pad on, you wouldn’t even know if you didn’t know.
When its completely made with sheets and bedspread, you’d never know.
So we ended up saving an additional $150.00 for using our noodles and making do with what we had. Since the stack of foam is on the side I sleep on its just a matter of scooting over eleven and a half inches to get on the very comfortable queen mattress. That’s a small price to pay for a great night’s sleep!
Happy campers live here!
The mattress delivery people called early this morning, a little after seven, to let me know that my delivery time was between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.. This is good. I was afraid it would be this morning and we had our mini golf at ten and I sure didn’t want to miss that.
After mini golf I stripped the bed and took everything to the laundry. I was going to make this the best night’s sleep in every way I could.
Around three they arrived. In less than 15 minutes they had that thing that was supposed to pass for a mattress out and our new one in place.
Yes, that’s the space we need to fill.
Back in December I bought a four inch foam topper in hopes that it would make that sorry excuse for a mattress better. It didn’t. I had thought I would put a notice up on the notices board in the laundry room that I had it for sale but then thought, we wouldn’t buy a used mattress topper and very probably no one else would either. Even if it was only a few months old and super clean,,,,nope, we just wouldn’t go there. So I had an idea….and Bob had the same one.
We measured the space we had to fill and cut the topper into four sections just that width. Bob brought out the chalk line tool he uses to make a cutting line and then with a good sized razor blade made the cuts.
In no time we had a stack of four, eleven and a half inch wide foam pieces.
We left a little room to make making the bed a little easier. With the top end of the mattress between the wall and the built in night stand it was awkward at best to get the fitted mattress pad and sheet on.
I had to a friend here in the park about helping me make a cover but then I remembered I had a bottom sheet for a queen bed in the linen closet. We fitted the sheet around the stack of foam and then kept turning the whole thing to wrap the sheet all the around, taking our time to fit the ends in neatly.
It was a perfect fit!
With the mattress pad on, you wouldn’t even know if you didn’t know.
When its completely made with sheets and bedspread, you’d never know.
Happy campers live here!
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