WOW…..what a beautiful day here in southern Arizona!!!!!!!!!! While it was quite cool when we got up this morning, the sun did it’s duty and before long the temps rose quite nicely to the low 80’s!!!! A wonderful breeze enhanced the warm temps and with NO humidity, the day couldn’t have been better.
Coffee and warm “Gail-made” coffee cake was served on the patio of the McDonald winter home. Along with wonderful conversation amongst the four of us, we were often joined by the very friendly neighbors who dropped by to welcome us and renew the friendships that I made out here when I was visiting last year.
Late morning, we took a stroll through this neatly designed RV park…….full of palm trees and many, many varieties of cactus growing on everyone’s property. We toured the various buildings which house the billiards room, the crafts room, the library, the conference rooms, the computer rooms, and then we went over to the main building to talk to a rep. of the park about renting a lot here for TheHowserHouse for a month or two next winter. We also visited the recreation area including the solar warmed pool and hot tub and the social rooms and large ballroom with stage where jam sessions are held each week.
As this is St. Pat’s Day…..everyone was wearing the green, including the 1st Lady and myself. We then strolled through the manicured streets and visited the Cactus Garden just outside the perimeter of the park’s fence. What a wide variety of cactus and desert plants were there……and how they had grown since I was here last winter!!
We returned to the McDonald winter house and once again, more neighbors came by to visit. ALWAYS sooooo many warm and friendly people living here during the winter to enjoy the sun, the warmth, and the social activities of the park.
Soon it was time for the St. Pat’s Day neighborhood Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on the patio of one of the neighbors across the street. MORE food than could be consumed was available…..including some great desserts!!! I ate more than needed……as usual. Then the afternoon was spent in conversation and joke telling……very relaxing and much fun for everyone. How GREAT it is to be retired and everyone enjoying the feeling of rebirth with this type of relaxing lifestyle!!!!!!!
This evening was good for another stroll around the park after dark…..enjoying the intensely bright stars in the desert sky……WOW!!!!!! On each street were parties celebrating the wearing of the green……..such a great place to spend the winters!!!!!
We returned to our “borrowed” motor home for the weekend, watched a bit of tellie, and read. Tomorrow it is off to the Tucson area and perhaps across the border, time permitting. Without a doubt…………
LIFE IS GREAT!!!!!! …….and I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!!!!!
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