Have you Seen the Sun??

We started the week with a final show of the weekend of fireworks at Lake Havasu.  While this last night’s show was rather anti-climactic because it certainly didn’t compare to the two previous nights; it still was quite a display.  The weekend get-together had, sadly, come to an end.  To end it in style, Gerry and a couple of other fellows took a hike down to the lake – round trip of 5 miles.  Although the weather was cool, it was sunny and it wasn’t long before the extra layer of jackets came off.

The following week was cold and while that term is relative, for this area and for this time of the year, it is cold.  It also rained off and on for a couple of days which covered the surrounding mountains in a nice layer of that white, cold fluff.  In fact, several highways were closed just north and east of us as well as the highway south of Las Vegas.

It is time to head a bit south, do some more visiting, and hopefully, have a bit milder weather.  We stopped at Quartzsite and spent a couple of days visiting friends who are slowly making their way north.  This also means a visit  into town to see what vendors are still around.  There aren’t very many of the vendors left but we did see and visit a few.  Some of the best parts is seeing some of the displays out in front of the vendors, or even some of the vendors themselves.

Sorry, but we didn't get a chance to go in!!

Every day seems to be getting a bit warmer, and with the nice clear blue skies, the sun is so inviting and pleasant.

This week has been a quiet week without much happening.   A twisted back means lots of time being a couch potato.  It also means that we just soak up those rays!!  Hopefully, for those of you up north, those rays will bring you lots of sunshine and some welcomed warmth.  Have a great week.

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!!!