I did get to meet Jeff & Suzanne, Two Hams in a Can, this morning. What wonderful folks!! I could have chatted with them forever but unfortunately I had to continue getting ready to hit the road. I look forward to seeing them again and finishing our conversation.
Since I was already a day late in heading to Quartzsite, I decided to brave Tuscon and take the direct I-10 route. I hoped to make Gila Bend for the night but if traffic slowed me down too much, then I would stop just north of Tuscon.
Another SOLO had contacted me about heading to Q and we planned to meet up somewhere along the way (if possible). He had been staying in Benson so once he passed through Tuscon he called and gave me tips on getting through there quickly. I stayed close to the speed limit, closer to 70 than my normal 60ish, figured one gas tank with poorer than usual mileage wouldn't kill me. LOL! The trip was pleasant, the scenery just outside Benson was wonderful (so I love rocks, can you tell?). I also fell in the love with the saguaro forests....I look forward to seeing them close up!
Again, most shots were taken through the windshield while driving but a few were taken in a rest area before I got to Tuscon. I also passed a couple of interesting vehicles on the way, the motorhome ended up in the same park and I took a clearer shot.
I caught up with Harvey in Gila Bend where we both checked in to Augie's Quail Trail RV Park. This is the spot where I have a reservation for month later on. (I think I'm going to like it....quiet, convenient, super staff and nice views.) Harvey got here a bit before me and forewarned the folks that "Froggi Donna" would be arriving shortly and asked them to save a spot close to his. I got registered and was setting up when Harvey popped on over. After spending time chatting with Harvey, I managed to dash out and snatch one sunset shot. Phew!
Tomorrow is an easy 140 or so mile drive to Quartzsite...all we have to do it FIND the other SOLOs....LOL! For the next week I will be pretty busy with both the SOLOs and the Full-time Class of 2007 so probably won't get to blog every day. Just know I'm having FUN!
Till next time - keep on rollin',
Froggi/Donna
Stu and Donna
I last stayed overnight in Gila Bend on March 6, 2006 and while there I bought a 2001 Mazda Miata car over eBay on the Internet. I didn't stay in the park you did but in the one at the Shell Station near the eastern most exit from I-8 for the town. It isn't a place you would want to stay for a month but for a overnight stop or a little longer is is very inexpensive. Unless you also buy a Miata while you are staying there!
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I love those rocks too! Great photos. We'll wave as we pass by Q tomorrow! If you find BobGuy and Molly at the Class of 07 graduation, say hi for me! We'll be in Tucson a month and then back to Apache Junction mid Feb. Maybe we'll get chance to get together sometime!
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Ellie
Hi Donna -
ReplyDeleteWell, rats! We are at Quail Trail til the end of January - imagine my disappointment when I logged on yesterday to read you had left Augie's only that morning - grrr.
We have tentative plans to attend the Gypsy Journal shindig at Casa Grande, so perhaps we'll connect there. Have been enjoying your journals since you first put your TN home on the market. Please keep writing, and having FUN!
Take care, L 'n D
Hey Donna!
ReplyDeleteI was up in Gila Bend just this week to check on a sign job there...and visit a friend that lives there...I might be back up there in the next few days to do the signwork.
Currently, I am down in Ajo, at the Good Sam Park...paidup till the 9th of Feb...then I'm not sure "what" I'm gonna do...or where I'm gonna go...one thing for sure though...I have "Got to" get a new router and get back "on Line"!!!
Have Fun at Quartsite!