What a Show

What a show we saw the past couple of days. 

We came out to Lake Havasu City early so we could save some spots for the other four couples that were going to join us.  Fortunately, a couple of them came a bit earlier as the area was filling up very quickly.  A couple more couples came on Thursday amidst the pouring rain but hardy souls they were as they sloshed through the mud and got set up.  Now we are parked in the middle of an abandoned gravel pit so the top layer was fine although under that, it was a tad mucky.  And since it was Valentine's, a thoughtful couple gave everyone a gift bag - delicious.

Since we were the first ones here, I got to cook for the group the first night (only six of us that night).  Each night someone took a turn – it was terrific – no cooking for five more nights but great meals every evening.  You can’t beat that.  Plus, it was great to visit with everyone especially around our nightly fire;

however, on occasion, some did not find the company all that interesting!!!

We are surrounded by hills so daily, we would take a stroll up into the hills.  What magnificent views from on top.

Then was the annual Pyrotechnics show.  Nightly the fireworks show would start about 7:30 although there were many shot from 5:30 on.  The show was to end at 10:00 but some nights it continued until 10:30.  We attempted to go to the grandstand for the show last night as this show was to have been the biggest and best.  Tickets went on sale at 5:00 so we arrived at 4:30 – guess what – the parking was all full.   So up into the hills we went and finally found a spot (same area as the night before) to watch the show.  Well, the hills were packed!  Actually, when we went into town at 4:30, there were folks set up with picnic baskets and lawn chairs in the hills waiting for the 7:30 show to begin – crazy, I know.  But the show on Friday night was terrific, the one last night was amazing.  Never have we seen such a display of fireworks.

I have included a short video - hopefully it will work, but no guarantees!!

And the weather – it has been very cool (on the edge of cold in fact), lots of cloud, and a fair bit of rain.  This is so unusual for what we have experienced in the past.  Is it going to warm up before we head back home – we  hope so but who knows for sure.  The upside is that it’s not below freezing, no winter boots, and no shovels are needed.

Until next week, I hope everyone has a great week!!!