Where did the month of May go?

It's not that we have been all that busy, being retired is nice that way. Mark has been enjoying the pool on the hot days we have been having. Me, I stay inside where it's cool. I don't like  water, except in my glass with ice. Sometimes with some whiskey added. :)

Inside we made a few inexpensive changes. Our small living room is crowded and the other chair that the previous owners left was shot and very uncomfortable so out the door it went. In it's place we put the cot that Mark got, added some padding to the thin mattress, a pretty quilt, and pillows to turn the cot into a day bed.  We also took down the heavy drapes to clean things up a bit as well.It makes the room look cleaner and a bit less crowded. Plus the daybed is functional for nights that Mark has a tough time sleeping. Lola thought it was for her, but when I am around she knows it's not the case. Mark on the other hand is a softy when it comes to his girls. Lola and I are both spoiled rotten.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

A quick note They have officially turned off the heater for the pool. Now it has been turned off for over a week but the Announcement makes it official.

On another note you can now take a shower with just the cold water on as once the water in the pipes in the shade of the building run out at best the temp is only slightly cool.

I was also told at church last night to know if it is safe to let pets walk on the tar street you should measure the temp by putting your forearm on the pavement. I, while looking precariously at the guy explaining this caused him to say it really is a good way because that part of your body is so sensitive.

I explained back to him if I leaned over far enough to get my forearm on the road my tumble would also put my face in direct contact with the pavement as well. And so suggested I just use my digital temp gun as it is much cheaper than cosmetic surgery.

BTW I am starting a new diet as some of you may know I have put on a couple of pounds on during my wife's and my travels. (the real reason we bought a dually truck)

Ok so step 1 of this diet is to not spill the gravy. As some may attest this is going to be a challenge for me. But as we all know you can not go to step 2 until you have completed step 1 so I am betting thru brute determination I will preserver! (or not)

But its summer and all I have been wearing is shorts with an elastic waist. So for me the extra weight really does help keep my pants up as that tie string is a joke.

Speaking of that I mean really who came up with that half twit idea? Tie it and it either comes loose in three steps or goes into a knot that you have to cut to get open. The end result is your back to having to gain weight just to keep the shorts up.

Seems like a fruitless strategy to me. When I  go swimming my trunks stay up so good that when wet I have trouble getting them off even with the tie cut. And no they are not speedo's!

It's Always an Adventure!

May 4, 2018

Cindy met a 90+ year old lady while doing laundry that has been living here in the park for over 30 years. It was fun listening to Cindy tell me about all the changes the lady has witnessed to the park over the years. Seems the parks entrance use to be on the east side thru what is now a U-Haul Store, as it was built before the frontage road existed. Now what is the big about that is the frontage road gives you access to hundreds of homes, a huge complex of townhouses spanning enough blocks to get lost in. And 5 High End RV Resorts including the one we are in now. From what I have been told the FootHills really rocked in the 90's. It could take you over a year just to reserve a spot.

Other big new is this weekends temps are predicted to reach 107 degrees which will ether make or brake the current weather record. They put out heat warnings and listed the areas to turn to for rest and cool down. It's kind of like the missions in Minnesota that one can go when it is cold to stay the night and warm up.

News of today, because of a high setting atop us, it is going to be 96 degrees so if the breeze picks up it will be ok today.

So now it is 98 degrees and the breeze is not quite as high as I would like soooooooooo "Baby it's Warm Outside".

Wait isn't that a song or something? But it's still not bad. I got up, Lola went to the groomer, Cindy went to the Doctor and she got right in and we got some more rolls............. Yeah!

It's Always an Adventure!