Sleepy Hollow RV Park, Saturday

So thankful for my Saturday morning meeting.  Feel guilty that I was asked to be a speaker but said no because I’m traveling and working on the go. I feel I have enough on my plate as I’m planning on moving this week. Back to Fountaine of Youth. 

After the meeting I loaded Madigan in his box on the back of the Vespa.  I’d decided to try to take the back road where the signs say the bridge is out. Wasn’t sure we’d be able to made it. I can do 70 on the freeway with the Vespa but am more cautious with Madigan. The cross winds are the issue.  On the back road the bridge was already repaired but the road was being fixed. I was shocked by a moment of distraction and almost hit the last of the barriers.  I rode around several only once almost getting stuck in the sand.  Easier than the freeway and now I can go to church if I choose Sunday too.  

My mission was PetSmart.  When he was a pup the vet recommended Verona and he loves France and Greece wet foods. The troubles is that Veruna cat food is always available but not so the dog food. Here in the states last year it was a challenge because I couldn’t find a wet foods he like. Thankfully he’s fond of the Chicken “Go” dry food. He generally likes chicken.  My last dogs loved little Caesar which appearently isn’t’ that good.  It’s kind of the fast burger food for dogs.   Madigan, fussy pup didn’t like. Fortunately little Caesar has come out with a new “wholesome bowls’.  Thankfully my fussy pup likesz that.

I loaded up. He had his butt hairs trimmed yesterday and now has more wet foods. He prefers share steak with me.

I was able to get Whole Vitamins eye vitamins not as good as the ones I get from the pharmacy and far more expensive. The whole supplement industry is a middle and upper class proposition. Still I was glad to have something till I can get more of what I believe is helping me continue to see despite milde early cataracts and macular degenerations. I put it all down to aging off shore sailing and tropical sun exposure working in the tropics and in the sub arctic but more reports are put on social media of similar eye damage post covid vaccines. I had covid to the best of my knowledge in India and certainly took al the vaccines.  A contributing factor?  I’m just thankful to have the best ophthalmologists and be told that I can still ride my motorcycle.  

The ‘farmers market’ and ‘craft market’ I’d visited the last couple of years on Saturday was going again.  I have a picture from last year that I’m fond of mainly for the clothing and sun and having just seen a road runner there.  Madigan likes markets outside.

After PetSmart he traumatized me slipping off when I was packing the Vespa box. I’d been standing on his leash or thought I had.  There I was calling and walking around looking for him convinced the ratty pick up truck I’d seen leave had scooped him. Thankfully a young man asked ‘Is he a little black and white dog”.  Yes. “He’s just up the sidewalk there. “. Not 50 yards away. I’m shouting his name. He’s oblivious.  Sure enough he’s sniffy a bush.  A couple of other dogs owners with their little dogs looked sympathetic.  A delightful lady said, “don’t you hate that when they don’t come.”

I catastrophized and already had his picture on a milk jug or was getting a ransom letter.  The trouble is I wanted to kill him now that I he wasl alive and back with me, totally oblivious of the problem and looking innocent, of course.

I asked my friend how she ever survived children and she shared a story of her oldest, the mother of her grandmother wandering off in the store only to have joined a little grandmother who was waiting with her for her mother to appear. 

I don’t have children and don’t believe I have the fortitude so was saved.  As a kid I ran away a couple of times and now consider my parents are saints for their tolerance and love.  

I bought a jar of smoke and canned salmon for $30 . The guy caught it himself and prepared and canned it. Reminded me of all the salmon I caught over the years , that and long cod, and tuna.  I’ve been meaning to eat more fish since I eat a lot of barbecued chicken, burger, steak, and chops. It really would be good to buy more salmon and barbecue it too.

I also bought some ground coffee , Sumatra and Mexican. I’ve got bean and I’ve even got Ethiopian Yermicheffe green beans which I roast up myself. I roasted some yesterday and added it ground I had.  I drink 2 or three sometimes even 4 cups in a day.  Travelling I put the grinder away so like having some readily available ground. 

After leaving the market I loaded him up in his box and drove the Vespa to the Mexican grocer.  I needed sliced bread and loaded up on more things like yoghurt bananas and mandarins , sausages and hot dogs. Easy barbecue. I had sausages last night which I watched with episodes of NCIS I’d never seen before.  Hetty is in trouble in LA . I finished off the potato’ssalad. Tonight I’m barbecuing the chicken breasts thawing now and having them with russet potatoes I bake in the microwave and serve with sour cream.

I was pleased to get a $10 comforter blanket there as he tends to chew blankets and is a reason I can’t have nice blankets.  

The ride home was exciting with a bag between my feet, my back pack in his space and all the racks and boxes loaded .I even had the dog food under the seat.  I was glad to get home alive.  We’ve been to the dog park and he didn’t play long tecause it was too hot.  He’s sleeping under the A/C now.  

I’m here’d till Friday and then I begin the journey back .  I’m looking forward to the beginning of the return.  Last year I was supposed to arrive back in March but arrived back in Feb. The back to barn feeling kids in but I’m hoping to go slowly and spend more times on stops. The truth is I’m looking forward to return.  The fact is I really enjoy Canada in March despite the potential for poor wet cold weather persisting. April to November is wonderful. I’m looking forward to driving too as I’m enjoying the Thor with every mile I drive.  3-4 hour a day isn’t too tedious. The appeal of a companion is there.  I’ve talked to long haul truckers whose wives accompany them. I’ve been a loner so long but find I enjoy humans more older.  I’m certainly thankful for my dog despite his terrifying me today.

I’ve so much to be grateful for. I really must be more aware and grateful.  Thank you God. 

Algadones, Mexico

My dog’s butt hair has been trimmed by the excellent vet service,  “Myhealthypet.”  I brought madigan here last year when he had diarrhea and the terrific woman vet gave him the right medication that cured it in a day.  Today the young English speaking office manager took care of Madigan.  He normally has to be sedated for grooming. He’s that anxious. But they had no trouble with the quick trim.  He gets groomed 3 or 4 times a year with the Vet but his butt hair can get tangled in his poop and create a problem between grooming.  Not now. He’s good to go.  I’m so pleased.

Now I’m entertained watching my very attractive young neighbour organizing her camper and truck. She looks like she’s one of the new ‘van girls’, vacationing on her own with all the gear. Much like I’ve done. But it’s a thing for the girls and they have all these YouTubes of their adventures. She was out with her phone filming her truck and setting.  I noticed her because she has 2 little dogs. Us dog folk like carravaning.  What impresses me is her organization. She has all the gear out for back packing and appears ready to hike in the desert hills with a water bladder she just filled at the tap.  I’ to even set up my barbecue yet and reall do have do some organization of the bins under neath. It’s a work in progress..

I’ve talked to several patients that are working out of high school then getting jobs to pay for travelling or getting jobs over seas with rescue services and ESL.  When I bicycled across Europe with Bahia at this age we were unusual in our Canadian set.  The Europeans and Australians were doing walk about but we were ahead of the curve.  Now it’s these people with camper, van or RV.  There’s an older woman next to her in her own RV. A couple down from me have a motorhome like I do, bigger, with a truck they tow. The fellow across from them who I’ve talked to has a Harley Trike and toyhauler.

I’m thankful for the Vespa though enjoyed having the Harley here a couple of years back.  I’d rather a  little Maverick truck to tow behind.  Right now the wind is 12 mph and that’s alone is a bit of a cross wind. I’d like to travel into Yuma 

I enjoyed my Mocha. I was sorry I forgot to charge my iPad so couldn’t sit there and write like I enjoy.  Back here at the home base I’m enjoying journaling. I’ve roasted some Ethiopian Coffee beans.  I’m booked here another week and have done all the things I need to do in Algadones, dental, optical, veterinary, jewelry, leather bags, Christmass gifts.  I just don’t need to return but have booked a couple of weeks at Sleepy Hollow RV Park run by the Quechuan Tribe.  I supposed if I wasn’t already booked I’d move up to Yuma or return to Fountain of Youth.  I’d like to see if the RV repair pace has a part for the Thor. It’s not essential. Just a light switch in bathroom but as the panel is right there for the whole unit so I’ve not needed the light switch in the bathroom.

 I just swiftered the floor. There’s always tasks. I liked that God needed Adam to manage the Garden. Never underestimate the importance of maintenance.  

I’m thinking a nap is indicated. It’s already noon and I’m also thinking of catching up with work.

I could also get out the guitar, something I’ve been meaning to do too.  So many choices and possibilities and nap comes to mind. 

Thank you god for this day. Thank you God for the successful trimming of Madigan’s butt hair.!

Winterhaven, California, Thursday, Jan. 29, 26

Yesterday was a great day.  I walked Madigan to the dog park and then left him in the Thor while I walked across the border to Algadones.

I had a dental appointment at 12 but came early because the Arizona and California time zones overlap.  I had the right time but being early Marta said that they could see me now. The petite female dentist who did my crowns did a check up. She found that one of my older root canals and crown ?Casta Rica ? Cancun had come lose. The senior dentists ?owner came in and removed a crown and tightened in a new one.

“You are lucky . That’s an older root canal you have and we had a crown that fit the screw.”  It was resolved in minutes and now I no longer had a loose crown.  The female dentists finished things up and took an impression from my night guard.  Suddenly I was done.  No fuss and despite the issue with the crown the cost was just fine.  I had to come back for the guard.  The one I had last year I’d ground through in 10 months.  I grind my teeth in my sleep when I’m under stress.  

St. Thomas was a delightful visit. I really feel good to go.

I also dropped in a SOL Optical for another pair of glasses.  I had funky ones from earlier that really were good but I wanted a pair that were conservative and stronge. I now have them.

I also saw Sandra and bought the jewelry. I’d taken a picture of and sent it to Laura and she replied which one she wanted, the opal flower one.  Sandra who is very beautiful and always so well dressed told me she had a daughter in her 20’s and a granddaugther  I sold her about Laura’s children and grand children.  Israel was with her and I took a picture of the two of them. He reminds me of a college professor. 

Myhappypet vet was open and had a half dozen dogs in the waiting room. I had wanted to get Madigan groomed but they didn’t have a time for him to be sedated till a week away.  They could however trim his butt hair so he doesn’t get his poop all tangled in the hair.  That’s now booked for Friday because it will be ‘quick’ .  Madigan doesn’t like any grooming at all and is terrified;  I’m pleased that I know he’ll be fine now till I get him back to his vet who sedates him for the groomer.  

I lucked out after that and in the beauty salon I’d seen earlier there was a girl who did a fabulous pedicure.  I even found some Mexican flip flop leather sandals on the way out.  Before going to the border I picked up fresh baked bread too.

A whole list of errands done and everything went well.  I had to take a day off work but I really am happy with my dental work done and all the other things.  Without Madigan along I was able to get the pedicure as well.  

My friend Barb has been writing poetry and songs and playing guitar. She posts them under her name “charm’.  I’ve been enjoying her creativity.  

I was very impressed last night that I did my laundry. In the dessert there’s dust and sand and clean laundry and showering and pedicures and clean teeth all have a special appeal.

I’m grateful to God for all the gifts and blessings.  

I’ve been reading Vaughan book of WWII underground radio operators and lying on my couch I just look up and feel peace.  I’m in an elegant home and bright blue sky outside the windows,  feeling warm and cozy.  Madigan lies beside me or encourages me to throw the squeaky toy for him.  

This morning I’ve walked him 

Someone woke me at 6 with a call from Quebec.

Don’t wake a doctor unnecessarily.  

I’ve work today and thankful to be of service.

Reading John, John the Baptist seeing Jesus for the first time said “Look this is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”  The sacrifice as correction.  Sin meaning to err.  Restored the path or way, To right the ship back on course.  

I feel today that politically the world is off track with mass migration and turning to China aetheist corrupt nation.  I pray that we will find our way. There is revival and so many are turning to Jesus.  

As kids we were told not to talk about religions and politics in polite company, I was raised Christian and prefer it to aetheism and Islam.  Communism is the largest religion of aetheism.  I like Hinduism and Buddhism and some from the neo pagan religions. At the end of the day I’m Christian and feel good studying the Bible and being around like minded people.

Thank you Jesus

Winterhaven, California

It’s another  lovely sunny blue sky dry day. Yesterday I was working and enjoyed a day of service. Ironically my work these days is principally psychopharmacology. I feel like I’m doing my ‘part’.  There are other services available I don’t feel like everything is my responsibility.

I loved reading Hound of Heaven. I always felt I was seeking God but in Hound of Heaven you realize God is seeking you too. I call it play Peek a Boo with Jesus.  I’m loving and being loved .

I began reading John again enjoying John the Baptist saying “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness.”

I enjoyed reading on social medias the author of the Gulag saying . ‘Communists hate God.’   Of course to be able to hate something you must  acknowledge existence. 

I’m seeking God but feeling that God is also seeking me.  I’m on a path and journey.  I 

I have a dental appointment tomorrow in Algadones for a check up. Last year I had crowns. A few months back I chewed through the night guard so I’ll be getting another of those.  I’m looking forward to picking up bread on the way back. I’ve the day off because I never know how long the border crossing will take.

Madigan has been a good companion.  I walked him to the dog park and let him run around.  I look at my phone while he does that. Last night I did the same.  When I began to think I wasn’t exercising enough and I wasn’t paying enough attention to him I remembered how on the weekend we’d spent three days walking all over Algadones.  I’ve lost my shoe horn in the Thor so must get another so I would wear shoes rather than the flip flops.  Walking I need more robust wear.  Last year I used to walk a lot more than I have here in the Park.  I haven’t even got my barbecue out and set up though I have a refridgerator full of food.  Steaks and chops and chicken to be cooked but I thought I’d make a chilli.  At the mini store here I’ve been able to pick up tacos and they’re a meal in themselves.  All is well. I really am enjoying my Thor Hurricane Motorhome and Sleepy Hollow RV Park

I’m watching more evening tv I think.  Right now I’m on the Water series with drug dealers and the family.  Then it was STar Trek academy earlier this week and a bit too woke while I really enjoyed the Landsman but the season ended.

I’m thankful that Pres Trump stopped Carney’s partnership with Communist China.  His threaten of 100% tariffs caused Carney to back up.  Alberta has had a referendum on separation.   The Swedish plane deal threatens to undermine the existing American F35 deal.  There’s talk of elections in the spring. It would be so comforting to have the Conservatives in charge.  Pierre is not part of the WEF and globalism isn’t his agenda.  

It’s all above my pay grade but I really don’t like Carney anymore than Trudeau who was a nightmare.  I miss Mr. Harper and even Mr. Chretien.  Maybe I just miss my youth.

I’m very thankful for what I have today. Other than my back pain and being overweight the two going together my heath is good. I’m blessed with family that is well and friends and I’m here where my lungs are safe.  I miss Laura and Dave, Peter and Larry, Mac and Kelvin and Kevin and Anna and the god kids. I miss Gary and Mary Lou at the clinic.  

All is well.

Thank you for all the gifts. Thank you for Madigan and Thor. Thank you for health and family and friends.

Thank you Jesus Christ for your selflessness and lessons.  

 

Sleepy Hollow RV Park, Winterhaven, California

Hard to believe I arrived and set up Friday. It’s Monday today and I’ll have a day of work, mostly tele therapy but some video therapy depending on the tech capacity of patience. I prefer Doxy.me zoom.  Yet I’m glad to be here adn working.  

I just saw the pictures of family in Ottawa, Andrew shovelling out the car to take the kids to school, kids playing in snow, Graeme and Adell waiting for a snow plough to get out and let tech support in.  I’m looking out at blue sm,y and expect the temperature to go up to 80 today. Love A/C

Friday I crossed the border to Algadones to set up my St. Thomas Dentist appointment and bought some jewelry for the girls from Sandra.  Saturday I returned and was able to pick up my new glasses from Sol. They really improved my vision and are funky.  I’m thankful I’m managing with my eyesight.  I’m planning on getting another couple of pairs too. I need something more conserrvative in appearance.  

I’ve prayed and meditated and continue to seek a deeper relationship to a loving God and ask his direction.  

I felt fortunate because the couple who sells me purses for the girls was there and I was able to get some very different ones.  I also bought a kangaroo skin hat I like very much.  

It’s been a lot of exercise walking Madigan all over Algadones.  The vet hasn’t been open.  On Saturday I left him in the Thor while I drove the VEspa into Yuma to the Walmart where I was able to get Siffter power mop fluid and a weeks supply of food for the fridge. I forgot bread but they must have that here at the RV mini store.  I’ll go today so I can make sandwiches with the lunch meats.  The Vespa ride is a challenge at 70 mph full open throttle and strong cross winds.  I prefer the side road but a bridge is out so I took the free way.  

I had a Saturday morning meeting with MD2 and a Sunday morning meeting with WCDIR.  I enjoyed both.  They challenge my terminal uniqueness and paranoia. I am really enjoying more and more some like I did in medical school when for four years I had a study group and lab groups.  I feel a part of and enjoy the people.  

The Carney circus continues with much mystery and uncertainty.  Carney is allied with Europe and WEF and the NWO puts China as number one. Meanwhile President Trump has called out the Climate Change as a money transfer scheme and said he’s fighting communism.  The arrest of Maduro in Venezuela stopped China getting the oil from there. Same with Iran.  Yet the Ukraine War with all the corruption and money laundering and loss of life continues .  America is going ahead with Iron Dome following the success of the Israel missile defense.  Greenland has been incorporated into that. Meanwhile Carney continues to pose and strut and posture with everyone in his WEF group loving his platitudes speech.  I like that Pres Trump sees communist China as the threat.  Brookfields is invested there and Carney keeps giving his old Bronfman company contracts. Vangauard and Blacklock are the other big investment groups so it’s come down to this competition between US and Communist China and Old Europe.  Russia is interesting and there was a prophecy that saw Russia and USA aligning against Communist China.  Canad is split between East and West with Alberta in Separation Mode.  All very much a mystery action television series.

I had a great lunch at a cafe where they let me talk Madigan inside to sit under the table. They even had a plate of beef for him and water so I was glad to leave a good tip.  Very much a local place. I had scrambled eggs , refried beans and rice with tortillas and coffee.  More walking and then waiting to cross the border.

I been reading and napping and simply enjoying being here.  I am surprised at how tired I am with all the exercise of walking. I did buy some antibiotics so am doing well with my tasks and feel like I’m just done except for dentist and I’d like Madigan’s butt hairs trimmed or a full grooming because he’s at that point where his poop tangle with the hair and he needs help but is so anxious about it that it’s a struggle.  

Sounds like a First World Problem

 I like texting Laura and often find myself slipping into futurizing.  One day at a time ,m living in the present is what I’m supposed to be doing but I am so enjoying the Thor here I think of taking it up the Whistler and Harrisons back in Canada. The Present is where God is. Be Here Now.  Practicing the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence.  

Thank you Jesus. 

Algadones, Mexico

Here we are at our favourite cafe having a Mocha, looking at the cow, people watching and relaxing. Madigan is eating my cookie

I’ ve already made apt at St. Thomas for a dental check up. I’ve  done some Christmas shopping for the girls. I have even bought a kangaroo skin hat.  I’d call it a cowboy hat but expect Luke would call it a drover hat or some such proper down under Aussie name. I feel like crocodile Dundee

Delicious mocha. 

 

The dential staff, jeweler   purse saleswoma and mocha vendor all remembered my name. I’ve come four winters but still, that’s very impressive, given how many they see.  I like it here.  Mexico at its finest  Professionals and safe.  I like tourist towns in general.  Beats coal mine and factory towns.  They’re fine if you are working in their field.  Here I’m a welcome customer and appreciative.. I’m always trying my Spanish which isn’t good despite years of study and courses.  

I think Madigan is most appreciated.  Mi Perro. I’m going to check if the vet is still here.  I went by their offices yesterday but they were closed. I’d like to have his butt hair trimmed at least or over all grooming done. He’s such an anxious little guy when it comes to nail trimming etc. My wonderful vet at North Road Animal Hospital, Dr. Biernecki,  has to sedate him.  

The girl watching is the best because so many women women work for doctors, dentists, pharmacists  and such.  So many are very bright and beautiful.  The uniforms are a lot more fashionable too.  I also like the light flowing material the older women are wearing, reminiscent of the Bowie era. 

I’ve been following Davos and thankful that Mr. Trump stepped in and said that climate change was a corrupt money transfer and that globalization has died. He even told PM Carney today that if he expects to import a dump from  China the US would put a 100% tariff on Canadian goods.  As so many I know and admire are saying we’d rather be the 51st State that a province of China. 

 It’s one thing to do business with evil but Carnie has described Communist China as a partner.  He’s also made  us a partner of the Hamma aget Quatar. He’s backed Palestine against Israel and promoted censorship while having a major conflict of interest with the Bronfman company.  He was CE0 when they were caught clear cutting Brazilian forests. H&e claim green and bankrupt Canada while promoting China , WEF and his former company. He veritue signals and writes a book on values but his behaviour is despicable.  Total hypocrite he partners with the greatest polluter on the planet and a terrorist country. 

I’ve been distracted by social media wars with leftist bot attacks.  

Fortunately ive made it to meetings. 

Lots of motorcycles here this year.  Increasing wealth in the community.  I really don’t like the increasing inflataion in Canada and government incompetence..  I have nothing to be too concerned  though.  I love my Thor Hurricane and have a Vespa to get about. I even think of coming back next year and pulling a Maverick truck.  I’m hopeful. I really would like the Conservatives to get back in power and realign with America.

Life is good. I’m planning on driving into Yuma this afternoon to do some grocery shopping .I just have to get back through the Border with Madigan. I was going to have lunch but I think I check the vets and then head back.  I could get the jewelry Laura picked on the way this time or next.  

Thank you Jesus. Life is good. God is good . God is good all of the time.   

Sleepy Hollow RV Park, Winterhaven

I departed Fountain of Youth RV at 930.  I’d been concerned about loading the Vespa. It turned out that the leveling jacks lifted the back end of the Thor.  I learned to unload and load the Vespa when the jacks were off and the Thor was on its own tires.

I was nostalgic about leaving. I missed the Thursday night meeting.  Tired with work and we’d been distracted by having burgers at the grill. What a wonderful place.  I expect to return in a couple of weeks on my journey home.

The trip to Algadones was just fine. I’m enjoying driving the ‘bus’ and not so concerned about the noises and the traffic.  I do have to pay attention. It’s a lot more tiring that driving a car. At a couple of hours I was tired.  Thankfully I had a thermos of coffee for the last stretch.  

I’d filled up with gas in Niland and after passing the Imperial dunes with all the quads and toy haulers I turned off at Sidewinder and filled the propane.

Quechen Therritory and the Casino.  Then Sleepy Hollow.  Wonderful Friendly place. The RV park was pretty full but fond memories looking at the dog park.  Madigan was so pleased when we got back there.

I unloaded my Vespa but again didn’t consider that a couple of inches counts. Fortunately as I was struggling to run it off to the ground a neighbour Steve came over and watched the front for me.  I worry at these times I don’t have the tires aligned and the bike can jump out of the slot.  Steve had a Harley. We talked Harley. He’s from Florida  Texas area and first time here.  Had a really beautiful wife and cute little dog.  Good guy.

I then had the jacks up and leveled and the slides out. I ‘d plugged into 30 amp and put out the sewer hose but the new water hose I’d bought at the Fountain of Youth was 2 inches short. Madigan was glad for a walk to the store. They had an attachable 25 foot hose.  With the water hooked up we were good to go.  

I was pleased. Not too hard stowing and heading out. And really easy unpacking and setting up.  I’m getting more efficient and faster.  

I figured I’d walk over to Algadones Mexico and set up a dentist appointment with St. Thomas.  Madigan enjoyed his time in the big dog park. No friends but lots of running about and sniffing. Once that was done I headed to the border.