I Didn't Forget

 I didn't forget - I'm just a bit late.  As I wrote last week, we spent most our week back home.  It's unfortunate that there are no direct flights between Regina and Palm Springs which makes the trip a bit tiring.

We had a great trip home - no snow and mild temperatures (as least for Saskatchewan).  We were able to visit the kids, some friends, as well as watch 2 basketball games, 4 volleyball games, a curling game and a cheer practice.  I can add one more volleyball game that we were fortunate to watch online.  The kids are absolutely amazing in theirs skills in the various sports.

As I said, we arrived to no snow but that was not to be the norm as mid week we did get some snow - not a lot but enough to create some ice and make for slippery (as well as mucky) roads.

The trip back was rather tiring.  We didn't have to be at the airport terribly early but because we had an offer of a ride, we chose to go   a couple of hours earlier (doesn't matter where one sits and waits), but the flight was an hour and a half late which just made for a long wait.  The Regina airport has quite an interesting Lego display so we could pass a bit of time. 

But the rest of the trip was right on (we had a little longer connection time) and arrived safe and sound.  Pick up the car, get some groceries, and we were back at the motorhome in the early evening.

I know, not a real interesting week but it sure was a great week.  Until next week, take care.

A Little Late

 

This week was a busy week.  The week started with sunny skies, nice temperatures, and no wind.

We started off doing the necessary, but mundane chores.  The fridge needed defrosting, and since it looked like Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, it was a good time to get it done.  Then it was also time for some outside work to be done so off we went to dump and get water.  Now we are ready for another several weeks!

We did take a small hike up the mountain behind us to look at some stone art.  The snake has been here for years and over time it has been enhanced with addition of such things as a tongue, and diamonds on it’s back.  There also have been some new pictures added.  I am always amazed at the creativity of some folks as they make amazing pictures out of random rocks just picked up in the area.

Our friends were busy the first couple of days because they were touring the countryside in his rental car.  Such smiles as they drove in and out of the camp.  Now this is sporty!!

With such great weather, it was time to go on a little off road trip.  Some we had been on before, and some we hadn’t. In all areas the scenery was great.  There has been very little traffic in the area so no dust, although some areas were a tad soft from the rain the previous week.

The nice weather was coming to an end as was our time in the desert (at least for this week).  The rains came, and we left.  Thursday morning we drove into Palm Springs and met a couple, Robbie and Louise, for lunch.  I, particularly, go back a long, long way with these two as I went to high school with the two of them.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo of them, but it was wonderful to catch up.  That afternoon we were scheduled to fly out to come back home for a few days.  I did have some concerns as it was pouring rain, but no problem, the planes were close to being on schedule.  How relaxing when the plane from Palm Springs to Calgary was only a quarter full so we could sit wherever we liked!!

We arrived at the early hour of 1:45 a.m. on Friday morning, right on time, and got home an hour later after a dear son-in-law picked us up.  Come home in February in plus temps is pretty nice.

Now it was time to enjoy some sports so we spent the past couple of days at a couple of basketball games, and more than a couple of volleyball games.  I do have to admit that I am nursing a grooved buttocks from the time spent on metal bleachers!!  We still have some curling to watch as well as some cheer practice. It is great to see the kids, young and not so young.

Hopefully I will be a bit earlier in posting next week, but then again, one never knows what happens.  We will be back in the desert by then.  I hope you have a great week and may the current temperatures continue.