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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015
Showing posts with label Benson AZ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benson AZ. Show all posts

Friday, March 15, 2019

Tucson AZ to Deming NM, and a few stops in between.

Where are we today ?
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      A nice quiet nights sleep at the casino and up early enjoying coffees and some computing time, waiting for the sunrise then eventually hit the road. A few more miles and vehicle service to get done along the way. As the sun came up shortly after 6 am I took a nice walkabout this area and another through the casino caught a nice parking lot sunrise.
a nice sunrise again
soon ready to hit the road
         Then at 7:30 am we headed to the Pilot in Tucson to fuel up then down the road to Benson to the Super Lube Plus to get an oil change and grease job on both, the coach and the car. Plus we get a free crash (car wash) as well, BONUS!  Have been stopping here every year for the last 13 years usually twice for their fast friendly service.  We got there at 9 am and were done by 10, down the road in Benson topped up our propane, we good to go again.
love their service here fast friendly and efficient
plus they know us by name when we pull in
        Then heading east on I-10. we stopped at the Texas Canyon rest area we love, the scenery and amazing rock formations. Time to whip up an early lunch at 11 am just because we can.
have checked out this area a few times , very interesting scenery
      Then the Texas Canyon rest area, really have to stop here. and a good place to make lunch.
love these rock formations
Cochice and Geronimo used to hang out in this area
       Then more heading east in I-10, over the years have never seen this many desert flowers. they are amazing.
wow, yellow desert flowers
        Not long we entered into New Mexico and another time zone. lost an hour.
         Only here in the southwest do we see these never ending trains, they go for miles.
a  nice eastbound drive on I-10
not too busy
       Mind you we did have a windy day, mostly head winds up to 37 mph , kinda slowed us down a bit, but not really a problem , probably ate up some fuel economy but we have lots of fuel so not an issue.
       We arrived at the Deming New Mexico Walmart at 2:30 pm (3:30 local time) for a nice spot to stop for the night. Checked out the store, came home a relaxed a bit,
not to many rigs here right now
      After getting set up and a shopping list I headed back into Walmart to stock up (this pays our rent) And bought a pre cooked rotisserie chicken for supper, just because we could and only $4:98) good for 2 meals and maybe even some soup as well.
added to our salad was wonderful 
      Chatted with a neighbour for a bit, whipped up dishes and I managed to catch nice sunset in the process. Thanks for the heads up Suzie, I was doing dishes.
now that was a very nice ending
to another good travel day
      Now to kick back and enjoy a nice quiet Walmart evening and watch a movie or something on the tube, before we head on out in the morning.
      Thanks for the visit and hope y'all had a great day as well.
220 miles today
Want to learn more about Membership camping at Rock Glen Family Resort ?
 click this link www.geosuzie.rockglen.com to book a tour 
 Where have we been this Winter?

Saturday, February 24, 2018

From Tucson to Huachuca City, got stuff done and fun dancing tonight

Where are we today ? 
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     Got a nice walkabout the casino first thing this morning then we secured our coach and hit the road about 9 am heading towards Tucson.
parking lot sunrise
this early morning shadow is still following me, hmm..
         First stop was he Pilot to fuel up our Coach, only $2.10 a gallon, next stop in Benson at the Super Lube plus for a lube oil and filter on the coach, then down the road to top up our propane, next Quail Ridge Resort in Huachuca City AZ. And checked in shortly after 11 am.
the Supper Lube has been taking care of us for over 10 years
great service
       Now into Quail Ridge check in and set up.
Bill , Patsy and Clemson welcomed us here
Doggie fix for Suzie
           Here we got a nice greeting from Bill, Patsy and Clemson. Patsy' blog HERE   Soon we were all set up, Thanks to Bill for your help. Seems like my arthritis is acting up again, my left thumb and and knee not working to well. Sucks getting old. Must be something to do with the weather? I hope.... After Bills help we had a light lunch and I wrapped them both with a tensor bandage and some stuff I have from my chiropractor and a couple of advil, seems to help after a while I am mobile once again.
got this from my Chiropractor as sure did the trick
     Now to relax outside and enjoy the warm sunshine while we can, Me feeling almost new again! love it.
    Finished my short story by J.,A Jance and began a note page turner.
another new book to get into
not a bad site for a campground and only
$12.00 a night FHU and free wifi
at the clubhouse
       A bit later I walked over to the washroom and a lady walking her dog asked me to hold on the her dog so she could use the facilities, no dogs allowed and she had to go. No Problem I got a doggie fix today.
cute little thing she was
waiting for he mom.
a very nice sunny warm day
no complaints here
we sat in the sun and enjoy it's heat
young neighbour guys entertaining us
really like the mountain views from here
blue skies with a moon
       For supper tonight a couple of boneless skinless chicken breasts and asparagus done on our grill mat, moist and tender.
added a salad and hit the spot
        Now supper done and my leg and thumb are usable so down to the clubhouse to enjoy the live band at 7 pm. These guys were very good, The music we enjoyed, some country and Patsy Cline Tunes we did get our selves on the dance floor and really enjoyed it.
       They are play here for seniors so by 8:15 no break and it was free, playing for tips. they were done almost bed time for most of us by the time we get back home.
and  Patsy and Bill were there as well ,
introduced us to their friends 
        Back home now wrap up this posting , relax a bit and call it another fun productive day slowly edging our way back home.
       Thanks for taking a peek and keeping in touch hope y'all enjoyed your day as well.
only 66 miles today

 Want to learn more about Membership camping at Rock Glen Family Resort ? 
click this link www.geosuzie.rockglen.com
Where have we been this winter ?

Friday, November 17, 2017

Another beautiful Granddaughter this morning and moving to Arizona.

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              We are Grand parents again ! ( number 8)Ya hoo !!!! Daughter number 2 had her 3rd child today a baby girl at 7:35 this morning . Every one is healthy and doing well, She is 7lbs 5 oz and this photo was taken when she was less than 1 hour old . Wow what a cutie, Are we happy, yup you betcha. Can't wait to see her in the spring. But we have been getting lotsa pictures sent to us, bonus ! Love technology ! That is our big news for the day, all the rest of this posting is not so important anymore.
     
               The early morning that we always do and more wonderful weather. My first walkabout before 7 am I passed by these 3 men in hunting gear looking through some high powered binoculars at the mountains. I stopped to chat for a few minutes and they were hoping someone was leaving today. I say's hey we be gone in an hour and you can have our site. Most of these are first come first served. They were happy campers.
       These guys are hunting the Siberian Ibex that they have tags for originally from Asia and are really flourishing here in the mountains around this area. You can check them out HERE almost like Mountain goats that cling to the shear mountain cliffs in this area.
Ryan one of the hunters that moved to our site
      We secured our coach and moved out just after 7:30 am stopped at the dump station and on the road by 7:45 heading to Arizona.
the long horns by the side of the road to say goodbye
love seeing these guys here
        Heading west on I-10n as we have done many times before, the usual warning signs about dust storms, and we have seen a few over the years. Clear sailing today, bonus !
      After fuelling up at the Flying J in Lordsburg we crossed into Arizona. Where we will spend most of our winter months wandering about the desert .
love the decorative overpasses here
        Just before Benson stop at the Texas Canyon rest area, for stretch and make a nice light lunch.
love the rock formations here
        Just 20 minutes later we arrived in Benson , topped up our propane and down the road the Super Lube Plus to get our coach serviced as we have done almost every year for the last 11. No appointment needed and we were taken in to get a lube , oil and filter done on our coach. Tom the Manager has been here every year and welcomed us. These guys are very thorough they do it right!
they can take rv's up to 12 ft and ours in 11ft 9 in.
no problem
      Just 20 minutes down the road we arrived at Quail ridge TV resort and check in just after 1:30. With our AOR membership only $9.00 a night plus electric, last year electric was only $1.25 for a week, we use our solar to save and it works wonderful.
all set up just after 2 pm and relaxing in the shade , 78F
love this trailer across from us
clear blue skies
one huge trails behind this coach!
    Enjoying our e-readers for a while then soon time to whip up supper. Tonight a couple of bone in pork chops,  Acorn squash and a salad for supper.
all done on our Weber Q 100 of course
nice sunset as were are ready to eat
moist and tender chops, squash excellent
and our healthy salad
sure hit the spot
       A nice travel day, great weather and settled in here for a few days, really gonna enjoy this area.
       Still loving the weather and nice to have you along with us for the journey.
       Thanks for stopping by and hope y'all had a great day as well.
209 miles today
 Want to learn more about Membership camping at Rock Glen Family Resort ? 
click this link www.geosuzie.rockglen.com
Where have we been this winter ?