SOMETHIN' 'BOUT A WOMAN; Quartzsite-AZ

I did not go walking today - The Pit Stop had scheduled Park water to be shut off for maintenance from 9 AM to 10 AM … so, I slept in to avoid the annoyance.

When I woke up, I remembered that Holland had mentioned last night that he wanted to check out a store across town; so, I dressed in street clothes and put a little color on my face.

There's something about a woman that makes her want to put her best foot forward when meeting Joe Public ;-)

Seeing me dolled up, Holland mentioned perhaps we'd take a longer drive - I was readily agreeable.

'Hype' browline & 'Lt. Sculpt' for eyelid color; Orange, for lid accent & eye liners.

'Lt. Brown' Brow Gel; 'Glam Brown' Mascara, 'Born w-It' Lipstick, & 'Coral Ember' liquid blush … weird brow gel application brush.

Holland has been researching some really good Daytrip Adventures, to whisk me off to - I like that I'm always in his thoughts ;-)

The store was basically a gift shop and arcade games retailer; we did a quick walk through … then spent a couple hours driving desert roads: I like doing that, so when Holland gets curious about cruising down a dirt road spur off the main drag, I'm game :-D

Coming back into town, I suggested we stop at the Sunset Grill and get that hamburger Holland passed up a couple days ago in favor of the hamburger-tater tot casserole I was hungering for.

We did that - and we'll definitely be going back! The hamburger beef wasn't the greasy things you get at pull-thru fast food joints; these burgers were juicy, hand-shaped, and smelled like old-school burger's we drool over in our dreams - the fries were hand-pressed, too, and perfectly delicious ;-)

The owner is friendly, and I'd rather support a friendly local business, than funnel $$ into corporations that have no connection to local communities.

Lunch was on me, today ;-)

Sunset Grill; about 50 paces from The Pit Stop.

Kokopelli; American Indian Lore. To the Zuni ( American Indian tribe from the Zuni River Valley region in New Mexico), Kokopelli (cocoa-pell-ee) was a rain god and a spiritual priest with healing powers. Many tribes believed Kokopelli carried songs on his back while his flute playing brought happiness and joy. His magical music can also make the sun come out to listen and soothe the earth to make it fertile for planting.

Holland & I do not agree, when it comes to coyotes.

The BEST 'burgers in town! Hand shaped patties, and hand pressed fries: looks like handmade buns, too.

My handsome Husband

When we finished eating, I asked Holland if he would mind driving me down the backstreet so I could see how it would loop back around to main street, because I am thinking about adding another mile to my daily walk - he did … but I said I'd pass on walking that way: it was too "ify", and the junction end didn't look any more safe. I would be walking alone, and prefer wide-open spaces instead of walled alleys and byways. I may be an elderly woman, but I am still a woman - and there are freaky geeks out there, that wouldn't think twice about dastardly deeds played out on a woman old enough to be their grandmother.

On our way back home, Holland said he had an idea: "I think there is a sidewalk that runs past The Pit Stop - if it does, it may loop around to a backstreet to where you have been walking your morning walk. Let's check that out."

So, we did … and it does :-D

I was excited to get started walking that loop, tomorrow morning: the sidewalk runs entirely to the end of the block, where a paved bike trail picks up, and runs straight to the Freedom Park; where I have been walking to & fro, lately.

And internet connection was strong, so, I'll be able to call Holland's cell phone from my watch connection if I ever need him at any point, for any reason, while I'm out and about.

I'll time the distance, but I'm thinking it will probably be the same hiking distance as lake Sacajawea, back in Longview-WA: a good stretch of the legs ;-)

The backstreet is wilderness … but it's wide open, and I'd feel safe walking alone, this loop route.

I can walk this sidewalk from The Pit Stop … around to Freedom Park, and back home ;-)

There is something about a woman that gives her man a perfect idea, at the perfect time ;-)

Thomas Rhett - "Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman" lyrics:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QKRAIBwijQ)

Before we parked Betsy, we fueled her up because we are planning to drive to Oatman-AZ next Monday (Holland has been there before, Monday's adventure is for me) - then swing by to visit Aunt Gaye in Kingman-AZ (this is for Holland), before driving back home to Quartzsite-AZ.

When we got to the Fuel Station, Holland had to muscle Betsy into the lot, because semi's were hogging the street: this is a regular occurrence, here at this particular Fueling Station. But this is the best diesel price in Quartzsite, so position jockeying was the name of the game today.

And Holland, who has fought his way through life all of his life, isn't backed down by a challenge ;-)

I hope I get to see some wild donkeys!

Planned route for Monday's Adventure.

Semi's here literally park in both lanes of the highway; very inconsiderate. Holland 'bulled' his way into the Fuel Station …