06/29/18 - On 5/23, I left Philip's house around 9 40 am and headed for Denver, Colorado to visit dear friends of mine.  It is just a little over 2 hours and I had a good trip.  We got settled in at their house (Annie and Boj (nickname for John) and then decided to do an early dinner which was a great Mexican place. 

5/24, Boj, Annie and I drove to Pueblo (a little over 2 hours) for a baby shower.  I was just very lucky to be in the area at the time the baby shower was scheduled.  It was great surprising a few people and visiting with old friends who are like my family.  We then helped clean up alittle and left for Denver around 4 30 pm.  Annie had started a cold and was not feeling very well so we stopped to get some cold medication for her.  Back in Denver, we did not do much but was a nice evening just catching up.

5/25, I left Denver around 10 00 am for Pueblo since I was staying for a couple of days because Annie was scheduled to work but because of the cold she did not go to work.  I got to Pueblo around noon to John and Deb's house to learn that John was in a meeting and Deb was called into her office since one of her employees could not come into work.  John gave me the code to get in through the garage and I got my stuff and made myself at home.  Deb had a lot of salads left from the baby shower so I helped myself to some lunch.  John came home and was busy smoking a pork loin out on the grill.  We had pork loin, baked potato, roasted carrots, left over salads for dinner.  There were 7 of us.  We had a great evening. 

5/26, Deb and I went to see Bob and his new house in a new community.  It was really nice.  We toured the house and then we all went to lunch at the Gold Rush.  We met up with Mary Pat who is Bob's sister.  We had a delicious lunch and great conversation.  Mary Pat had to leave early for an appointment and then we took Bob home.  Deb decided not to go to work so we sat and had a great conversation.  I decided to leave around 4 00 pm.  I needed to stop for gas and got into some traffic so called Annie and told her not to wait for me for dinner.  It took almost 3 hours but was a good trip.  Annie is still not feeling well so did not go to work.

5/27, Slept in late, went for lunch at a delicious Chinese restaurant and otherwise just stayed around the house which was great.  For dinner, we had tuna salad sandwiches and ice cream sundae.  Was wonderful.  Boj decided to make rhubarb crunch.  We did watch a cute movie.

5/28, Slept in late, went to lunch at a pizza/Italian place.  We had pizza and a salad.  Plans were to leave at 4 00 pm but then learned another acquaintance was stopping by so decided to wait so I could see him.  We had a great visit but did not leave until 5 45 pm.  I did get into some traffic but travel went well and I got back to Philip's house at 7 15 pm.  Everyone was gone so I settled into the RV.  Philip got home, got some dinner and came over to the RV to chat and eat his dinner.  Virginia came home later and also stopped off at the RV.  She had made some cinnamon rolls and we each had one.

Today, I had the optometrist for my distance vision glasses.  He stated that the lens implants were looking great and my eyes were healthy.  Now, just waiting for glasses.  I am going over to Philip's house for the rest of the afternoon.

05/20/18 - On 5/18, I did very little and I was so glad to be off the road.

5/19 - I did some computer work, made some airlines reservations and did a lot of printing.  Otherwise, the day was quiet.

Today, went and got gas for the car, Virginia, Rosie and I went to the post office in Carpenter to see if any mail was being held since Philip did not get my birthday card.  No mail was held but Virginia learned from the postal clerk that someone is stealing the mail in the area.  On the way back to the house we did find some mail along the side of the road so we picked it up.  Virginia and Rosie took it back to the post office and I went with Philip to watch him split wood for a while.  He has a wood splitter so he could do a lot in a short period of time.  It was interesting.

06/17/18 - This morning I was awakened by a continuous knock on the door.  I finally realize something was going on so I got a housecoat and answered to learn he stated he was from Walmart but I am not sure if that is true but stated that we could not do overnight parking.  This Walmart was listed in my book at RV friendly and there were no signs posted in the parking lot.  There were 4 of us and he told me that Cracker Barrel allowed overnight parking and I should go over there which was about .2 of a mile.  By the time, I got the car ready, put some things away, got some clothes on it was 1 00 am.  Before long, all 4 of us were parked in a much smaller parking lot and of course took me a long time to settle down again.  I just could not get comfortable with the situation so soon was awake again at 6 50 am.  I got up and did my daily routine and  decided to leave even though I would get to my nephew's house earlier than expected.  I was delayed in Denver because of an accident and they blocked the complete freeway and had just exit off.  Of course, now I did not know where I was going and how to get back on the freeway so decided I would make a left and go to the next parking lot available and try to find something via the GPS.  The light changed at the end of the ramp and as I was waiting for the light to change, they opened up the ramp to get back on the I-25!!  I was so lucky.  I did stop for gas and arrived at a parking lot to wait for my nephew.  We found each other and when we got to his house we decided where to put the RV but some of the family was here for lunch so we did not hook up until after lunch.  Since my small pump is not working, Philip set me up with water as well as electricity.  I then visited with the family and decided to come over and blog because I am waiting for family members to leave so I can take a shower and go to bed.  I need to put an extra blanket on the bed since it will be down to 52 degrees tonight.

06/16/18 - Today when I was filling up my 3 1/2 gallon jugs with water a maintenance man came by and offered to fill with the a hose instead of me trying to get them full from a drinking fountain. I left North Las Vegas, New Mexico around 9 35 am.  Soon after being on the road, it got really windy so slowed me down to 50 miles per hour.  At some point, I heard some noise and in my mirror, I saw something flopping in the wind.  I pulled off at an exist to check it out and it got so windy that the very back bumper area (I guess that is what you call it) was getting loose so I got my electric tape out and taped it together.  It has held very nicely the rest of the day.  Plans were to make a stop for lunch around a 100 miles and there was suppose to be a rest area but on the other side of the highway.  There was a sign that stated it was coming up in two miles but then the exit I thought where the rest stop was turned out to be only a very short distance so I slowly drove by to learn that was the rest stop.  Of course, now there is nothing for miles.  I had some crackers and chips as a snack so was not starving.  So then my next stop was suppose to be for gas but I learned that I did not need it so continued to drive.  I got very tired but did make it to the Walmart in Colorado Springs.  I got to Walmart earlier than I usually do and the parking lot was rather full and busy.  I couldn't really see much parking except on the side I came in and it was rather downhill.  I parked and walked the parking lot to see if there was a better place to learn that they are resurfacing the parking lot and alot of it was blocked off and then all the equipment was parked in the area as well.  So came back and decided I had to use the levelers since it really was quite hilly.  I rested awhile and then decided I needed to get a few things from Walmart so when I closed the door to the RV, I got suspicious that it did not close right but yet I was able to lock it.  I then tried to open it and of course I couldn't.  I tried several times and then gave up and was walking to ask for help when I found these three people in the parking lot working on securing items on a trailer and asked for their help.  The gal and guy came over and sure enough the gal was able to open it.  I then greased it all up and we are working.  Did my shopping, had dinner, ran generator for an hour to charge both computer and phone so will play on computer for a short time and then off to bed.

05/15/18 - I had a good sleep and got up this morning at 8 15 am.  I got things put away and took off for Las Vegas, New Mexico.  This is about 86 miles south of the Colorado border.  The driving went well and just before getting into Albuquerque I wanted to stop for lunch but for some reason, I did not see the rest area and the next thing I knew I was going from I-40 to I-25 and then I had a ways to go before another rest stop so lunch was not until 12 45 pm.  I did take my time since I did a lot of the driving already  I had a few hills to climb and all of a sudden the engine decided to get hot so I pulled over and let it cool for a while.  I then learned if I drive between 53 and 54 miles per hour the engine stayed cool and could make the hills but then of course it took longer to get here.  I finally got to the overnight rest area at 4 10 pm. At this rest stop there was a drinking fountain so I was able to fill up a few 1/2 jugs so I could make tea and flush the commode.   Of course, took care of the car, ran the generator so I could charge the phone and computer.  Warmed up spaghetti for dinner and will finish this blog and off to bed. 

06/14/18 - Got up this morning at 6 20 am since I was unable to sleep knowing that I was leaving Phoenix.  I finished some things on the inside and then dismantled the water, sewage, and electric.   By the time, I got the car hooked up it was already 100 degrees and 8 20 am.  I noticed that a light was on the stated I still had a jack down (leveler) so went to check and everything was all tucked in so decided to take off .  I didn't even get out of the park before something started to beep and when I hit a bump I thought it stopped but no it had to keep going but I knew everything was OK.  Well, I listened to that beep for 167 miles and some of it was slow since I had to climb 7000 feet to Flagstaff.  The engine did try to overheat but I have learned to downshift to cool her down and also just follow the semi trucks and go slow.  We made it just fine.  I then stopped at a rest area for lunch and worked on trying to find out why my little water pump on demand does not want to work.  I also decided to put all the levelers back down on the payment until I was ready to leave to see if the beeping would stop.  Well, the beeping stopped (thank goodness) but the water  pump is still not working.  I also stopped for gas.  Since I lost an hour and it was 316 miles, I decided to stop at Gallup, New Mexico for the night.  I just got parked when a rain storm came in with a little wind but  did not last long.  It is 85 degrees with a breeze!  No more sweating for me.  Now, I need to run the car a little, go to Walmart to see if they will let me fill a container for water for the night.

06/13/18 - On 6/10, I went to church with Aunt Ada and had lunch with Aunt Ada and Robyn.  We talked about it and tried to find some glasses on Amazon for a little distance to help in my travels but we did not have any luck.  In the afternoon, Aunt Ada and I worked on a puzzle.

6/11, I had my last appointment with the ophthalmologist and everything is great.  He did inform me that I can have any optometrist do the testing and give me the glasses which was wonderful news.  I spent the afternoon with Aunt Ada and we finished the puzzle.  I said my "good byes" since I am leaving Phoenix at the end of the week.

6/12, Left some items at Aunt Ada's so went to  pick up and to Robyn's house to tried another pair of glasses that failed and said my "good byes".  Then to Walmart to pick up a few groceries and a prescription.

Today, did some more work around the RV before it got up to 100 degrees and had AAA come out and check the air in my tires to make sure everything is in good shape.  I will start to put some more things away so I have less to do in the morning since I want to leave before it gets too hot.

06/05/18 - It has been kinda quiet because I had to wait to take it easy until 5/31 when I could finally bend over and sleep on both sides of my body and not sleep with a shield. 

6/1, had a post op eye appointment and everything is looking good.  I spent the rest of the day with Aunt Ada.  I made some hamburger stroganoff for dinner and Robyn joined us for dinner on her way home from work. 

6/8, I went to the dentist office to see if a very small hole could be repaired in the upper denture. The dentist took a look and stated that the lab person could do the repair so I needed to be scheduled.  In the evening I went to dinner with my friends, Jim and Josh.  We had great Italian food.

6/9, Back to dentist office to meet up with lab person.  Yes, he can repair and also put new rubber things in the bottom denture.  Well, turned out he only had one of the rubber things so I told me I would do with the one.  He failed to tell me and I failed to ask how much it would be since I had gotten quotes the day before for the repair of the upper and 4 of the rubbers for the bottom.  Well, when I got to the desk to settle with just one rubber, I was looking at a reduction and she informed me that my quote didn't matter if it was one or four.  Well, I told her that the lab person needed to come and take it out because I didn't want to pay for something I didn't get.  She informed me I was paying for the time and not the rubber thing!!!  Finally, we agreed on a discount because of the misunderstanding from the quote but I was still out $475 but the uppers look great and the bottoms do feel better.  Tonight went to dinner with my friends Neal, Ronny and Kim.  It was a very nice evening.