Where are Cheryl and Dennis?: Braving the chilly weather in Yuma

02-05-2019 - 2-11-2019

Wednesday – Friday – We have been enjoying our time at this park, playing pickle ball and bocce ball, attending the music nights, enjoying a dip in the hot tub and visiting with friends and neighbors. Tuesday we went with Steve and Li to Quartzsite. Since we talk about it all the time they wanted to see what it was all about. On the way back we visited the Imperial National Wildlife Area. They have a nice visitor center but we did not see any wildlife.

Thursday was a trip to Algodones Mexico just across the border for our dental cleaning. We made appointments for Steve and Li as well, this was their first visit for dental work. Our appointments were at 11:00. Li got in first. Dennis was last and by the time he was done it was almost 12:30. None of us liked the wait but the price is right. Cleanings were $65.

We ate lunch at one of the many Mexican cafes in town then did more browsing and shopping in the markets. Dennis purchased some more inhalers ($2 each). We pay $20 each with insurance in the states. Also purchased a bunch of our favorite liqueur filled chocolates as well as Kahlua ($6.99) and Tekali Tequila ($6.99). All this stuff is non-fattening of course!

We finalized our purchases and decided to leave around 3:00. The line to cross back to the U.S. Was HUGH! I thought it would take at least 3 hours! It was almost 2 hours but was pleasant enough as there is shade and we spent it talking to a nice couple from Canada.

Saturday – Earlier this month I purchased another Native American Flute (NAF) from High Spirits Flutes. This company is located Patagonia AZ which we stopped at when we were in Benson. I discovered that there are Flute Circles that gather throughout the country. A Flute Circle is a group of NAF enthusiasts that meet on a regular basis to play and share music and information about NAF. After some research I found a Flute Circle in Yuma and this morning Dennis took me to the Yuma Public Main Library so I could check it out. There were 6 other folks there. Some have been playing for many years, others for less than a year. It felt very comfortable as I was not the only rookie. I was nervous to play but I did OK and really enjoyed it. One of the participants lives in Quartzsite but is from Wisconsin and will be moving to Bowler this summer.

Monday – It has been pretty chilly here this past week. And it is not just me as the folks that have been coming here for years say this is the coldest winter they can remember. Highs in the 60's but it seems every day there is a cool wind from the north. This morning seemed especially cold. Still better than the weather back in Wisconsin. It seems as if its not bitterly cold, its snowing or warms up and rains. Yuck!

I have been having pain in the right hip and knee so this morning I went to see a chiropractor recommended by my Dr. in Sheboygan. He did a few adjustments so we will see if it helps. Afterwards we met Ira and Evelyn for lunch at the Black Bear Diner. They are staying at the Pilot Knob RV park west of Yuma.

Where we are parked: Fortuna De Oro RV Park – Site 313 – This is a very large RV resort with all the amenities: Golf, boccie ball, shuffle board, pickle ball and tennis courts, two swimming pools, a restaurant and bar. Also lots of activities in one of several clubhouses. We are staying free for 3 nights. RV site rates: Daily $42, Weekly $275, Monthly $675 plus utilities. There are other rates for extended and fall only stays.