Packing to go...

Getting ready for a long trip is not a pretty sight! Everything had to come out of the park model where we've been living since about Oct. 1. The challenge is to stuff it all back into the coach, plus things we've picked up, and sorting out what we don't want, didn't know we had, and don't need now. The trick is to remember where you used to put stuff, where you put it this time, and where it is when you want it later. All of this is prep for our trip to Baja Sur, MX. 3 couples are going down together; the Petersons and Mike and Elaine Koehn (Roger's brother and sister-in-law) were all ready to go. Roger and I are the ones with the repacking to do! But we've got it done. Mike fixed dinner tonight for the six of us; we went over again our exit plans for tomorrow - Yuma here we come. We were able to talk to some of our kids tonight which was great. Our cell phones will be on vacation as of Dec. 1 as there is almost no coverage in Baja, and certainly not in the area we will spend most of our time. Thank goodness for internet... we may hook up to Skype for phone service... all new info for us. Well, just thought I'd let you see it's not all a life of Reilly for us full-timers... adios! happy trails....

Thanksgiving in Casa Grande 2010

We had a great Thanksgiving at the park model in Casa Grande. These folks were all Baja buddies; Ronda and Bruce McComb, Danny and Linda Peterson were on last years tour, Mike and Elaine Koehn are first timers this year. Ronda and Bruce are heading to Texas this winter. We were able to eat out on the deck but the day cooled off and we ended the evening inside. Tonight (Saturday) Mike fixed dinner for Petersons and us, yummy! We leave tomorrow for Yuma and will go to Algodones to pick up our tourist cards and pesos. We will cross the border at Tecate' on December 1. We all think we've covered everything, maps, lists, strategy, gps, itinerary etc. We are all excited about the trip and getting back on the road. I will be posting photos and stories of our adventures on the trip... so hasta luego... happy trails....

Off road Jeep Trip 11/20/10

Roger got in one Jeep trip before we leave Casa Grande. He went with a group of "Rock Hounds" from our park. They went to the Ajax Mine and through Box Canyon. These photos will also give you a good idea of what some of the back country looks like in AZ in our area. The building on the hillside was part of the processing facility for the Ajax mine.In some places, there are just holes in the ground that leads into a mine. Last spring Roger had 'rockers' (don't ask, I can't tell) installed on the lil Jeep. This was his first chance to give them a work out and he had a grand time crawling up and down some very steep rock face.

The Rock Hounds brought back bags of rocks and everyone had a good time. Each trip is a new experience from year to year, even to the same places due to the effects of wind and rain. There are always new challenges each trip. And these guys and gals love it!

happy trails...