Leaving FOY the drive was stupendous. Great view of the Salton Sea and sandy mountains. Incredible vista with the class A window. I have my iPhone 17 with the Apple Watch so not only do I see the blown up version of the map on my navigation screen my watch gives me tactile cues telling me to turn as the map flashes. It was a sun blue sky whisps of white cloud day. 75 to 80 degrees
Dillon is big road with a lot of dips but KOA was easily identified and simple entrance. . The office was terrific. I’d booked ahead a couple of days. They say it gets busy on the weekend. It later did fill up. I paid for the week. I’ll have 4 days more of work then I’ll devote myself to the journey home. Some 2000 km and I do 3 to 400 km a day. This 2 hour trip was easy. 4 hours is stressful.
I saw an (RV repair guy FreedomAdrillRVTech.com -9078887370) on the way to my spot and asked him if he’d repair my awning. Turned out to be the best guy. I ‘d broken a wire on the awning which I think was a low hanging tree outside the market. I’m learning. I’d thought it was a fuse but not. The awning is important here as I have the sun shining directly on that side and it really does heat up. The awning helps keep my motorcoach cool. The A/C is a god send. My little fur bear dog loves me for the A/C.
I liked that I had my Vespa off and the Thor set up in less than an hour. I’m getter better at arrival and departure.
This KOA Holiday has a lot of amenities, best the pool and natural mineral hot springs . They have several dog parks too. I immediately took Madigan for a walk around the park. He had his poop and liked the little dog park. There’s a really big one for big dogs. You could exercise horses in there. Once he was walked I put on my swim trunks and headed for the pool. Three hot tubs of different heat 100 degrees to 104 degrees. . They weren’t as hot as FOY’s Lobster Pot or tubs but they were hot and the jets were perfect. I’ve had a couple of days of these ‘waters’ and my back really is feeling better. I suspect it’s the soothing waters and the positioning of the jets.
Yesterday I also got talking to Dawn a beautiful mother with some teen girls her husband was watching over and the cutest little surprise guy a few years old. He really was as adorable as Madigan. She was working in media and told me about the variety of KOA’s., the basic “Journey”, and the “Holiday” destination and a luxurious “Resort”, one of which was in San Diego. “It’s like a city in a campground, all the amenities and games. The ‘Holiday” and ‘Resort’ have cafe’s on site.’
I so enjoyed listening to her. I must have been in the tub for over a half hour rather than the 10 to 15 minute recommendation. The pool was full of children. Such a contrast to the over 55 FOY. I admit I liked the variety of ages as a change but boys with water pistols letting off steam in the pool made the over 55 crowd less ‘startling’. I liked them both.
In the afternoon I put Madigan’s box on the Vespa and headed out sightseeing. There are nearby markets but about 10 mile away was the Walmart and Costco I found. I need the AREDS 2 formula eye vitamins and was glad to find these. I don’t need more food. My fridge and cupboards are full but I went hungry as a student and during divorces so guess I have a trauma response. Alternatively I could just be a fatty. Anyway I picked up port chops, steaks and half and half for the coffee. Then once I’d checked out I had to figure out how to load it all on the Vespa with Madigan. I look forward one day towing a little truck like the maverick. I did 10 minutes on the 70 mph freeway on the VESPa FOT 120 km. With cross winds I thought I really would like 4 wheels. Yet when I got off the freeway I was again sure God loved me and Madigan. Meditation and prayer in motion and 2 wheels high speed mass traffic certainly focuses the attention especially if you’re carrying a little fuzz ball you adore. He loves the ride and I see him in the mirror smiling behind me. Biker Dog.
Friday was a busy day. I had Deli potato salad and fried chicken. We watched the latest episode of Star Trek Academy. I actually enjoyed it Really good plot and the characters are growing on me. The Betazoid and her capacities made her especially enjoyable. I love Star Trek. Ever since Captain Kirk I’ve been a fan and I enjoy following the progress of Artemis and the brilliant Elon Musk plan to build a Moon Base as platforms for the Mars mission.
I woke this morning with a sore throat. It’s like I slept with my mouth open. I worried I was getting a cold but it’s not progressed and seems to be getting better.
Yesterday I rode the Vespa by myself to O’Reilly auto parts to get chains. Now I can go back on the I5 and face the Sisyou and Grant pass. It’s more direct and mostly better driving for the motorhome. However I don’t like the idea of snow and I’ve always come back the longer route on the Coast 100 and 101. Either way I’ll do fine . I am looking forward to returning to Canada and completing this expedition. I’m adding a skill as bus driver to my collection and am even getting good at backing up and parking. I think of taking Laura and Madigan up to our Whistler RV Park or the Harrison RV park, places we enjoy up north which will be better now with the Thor.
I enjoyed the meetings in FOY and have kept up with my on line meetings. Yesterday I had to do several hours of patients messages. I was paid and glad to continue paying the bank for my Thor which I really like.
I haven’t made it to church this morning. The rough throat was a good excuse. I walked Madigan around the park and he had his morning poop. Hooray. He met a labradoodle too and they enjoyed the meet and sniff. I pulled out the recliner and expect I’ll do a little hot tub time and then return to lie in the sun with sunscreen. I really haven’t done much of that this year though in other years I did that much more. Maybe this week in my noon hours. I’ve maintained working 30 hours a week most of the time I’ve been away which is good. I like that and am very thankful to Gary and Mary Lou at DocSide to keep the administration going with me working virtual these couple of months.
I was blessed to see a road runner when I first pulled in. Another one returned yesterday. There was no accompanying coyote.
I’m really enjoying this KOA Palm Springs Judas Tree.
Thank you God for your love and protection. Thank you Jesus.
