Blue Ox Repair and Silly Al's

"Do you realize if it weren't for Edison we'd be watching TV by candlelight? " - Al Boliska

Not only did the rain not go away, it came in with force. It's gorgeous this morning but from what the weatherman is telling us, it's only going to get worse. Not much we can do except sit here and hold onto our hat until the winds blow over. We're actually not planning on moving out of Quartzsite until Monday or Tuesday of next week. Of course, by now you all know whatever plans we make are rarely followed through to a "T".

Check this tow out ------>

The Blue Ox dealer in town called and let us know yesterday that one arm of ours needed to be replaced. We expected some sort of repair bill but not because that's what they do. It's because we just had a feeling the towbar had issues especially after one arm drug when it came loose from our car ... going uphill. So, we're actually relieved to have it looked at by folks who really know what they're talking about. We'll find out today if it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced ... ouch!

We had ordered our mail for delivery in Quartzsite. Last year we had it delivered to Parker but figured instead of driving there, we'd just bite the bullet and stand in line. So, Tuesday we did just that. The line was about an hour long. Everyone else had the same idea. The only difference is that most of them had mail to pick up. Ours hadn't arrived yet so we get to stand in that same line again. Aren't we lucky?

Our conservation method has greatly improved over last year. I'm not sure if it's because we have more capacity or if we've just figured things out a little more. The pump had finally arrived at LaPosa and was repaired so water was available again. It's not that we needed water or really needed to dump or even needed propane. However, we figured there would be a long line once everyone else discovered the well was flowing again and if we were going to move, we were going to do it all. So, with half a tank of water left, 2/3 tank of propane and who knows what level the gray/black water tanks were (gauges sometimes work and sometimes don't), we made a bee-line to get our business taken care of. The lines weren't bad until later in the afternoon but we're thinking the word hadn't got out yet. But, oops, this morning we woke up to no water at all!! Guess what .... the fill-valve was left open!

Last night was spent at Silly Al's for pizza. We all seem to like that place in town. The service is great and the food is good. Silly Al's starts hopping about 4:00 so Eric and Karla volunteered to hold the tables for our group of about 18 while we all wandered in at different times. It was a great evening ... as most of them are with this gang. We're certainly going to miss all of them as we head our separate ways over the next few days.

We may take a day trip to Yuma after the storms go through on Saturday. And, then we may not. With all the RV'ers flooding the internet it's a little difficult to get online and stay there. Checking out all the places we'd like to go isn't easy. Our future plans include the Salton Sea, Yuma and Death Valley but putting it all together with a place to park is where the challenge is. Right now .. that's all we know.

Life is good.