ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

December 27th: This morning, Holland took Beast Betsy in for an oil change - and I did wifey things around the house; we're getting stuff done before we pull stakes here, and head Betsy's nose towards Texas. We're hoping for Key West too … but that Bucket List item is still ify.

I shampooed the carpet while Holland was in town, getting the 4x ready for travel; using the space heater to dry the carpet before Holland returns home.

We had planned to be there, in Yuma until the end of February; but, we will be leaving here, January 1st. Del Pueblo RV Resort was a nice stay, until it started filling up with 55+ to 70 year old party animals: they don't sleep and they party all night … and then, the Park Manager rented our space out from under us and wanted to park us in a much smaller space (we had put a 3-month down payment on it a few weeks ago … money that we will never recoup) - AND on top of that, they informed us that they would be charging us for "electric used". We are renting this space for $750/mo. freaking dollars, and they feel free to bump us whenever they decide to, and charge us electricity separate!

 WTH

This is an upscale RV Resort - one expects better consideration and treatment.

When Holland told me that, I said, "You don't want me to go into the Office to pay that electric bill, because if I do, they will hear about this!" And he agreed, saying, "No - I do not want you to go to the Office; I've been living with you long enough, to know I'll be bailing you out of jail if you 'settle things'".

So, we laughed to defuse the absurdity - made a List of what needs doing before Sunday evening … and decided that the resort personnel can take the electricity charge out of the deposit they bilked us for.

And we both wrote and posted a scathing review on the Trip Advisor app. asking us what we thought about our stay at Del Pueblo RV Resort.

We will not be coming back here: and we will not be recommending it to anyone else :-(

PEACE & CONTENTMENT~SHABBAT~Yuma-AZ

It has been a wet and windy day here, in Yuma-AZ; thunderstorms and flashes of lightning livened things up, too ;-)

We enjoyed quiet family time throughout the Day.

Both of us shared the kitchen, and cooked supper tonight :-)

I did laundry, watched vintage Shelley Winters movies, and finished 2 Angel Baby Blankets.

Today was a good day to stay indoors, enjoying peaceful blessings of a restful Shabbat.

Wet & windy.

ARIZONA WINTER STORM:

 (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2023/12/arizona-winter-storm2023.html)

Bleu stayed close to me, most of the day.

Domesticity at home, on-screen and off; Shelley's expression - LOL

Heavy wet gray clouds, all day long.

Our neighbor from Spokane-WA looks peeved with current weather. They came here to enjoy the "sunniest State in America" … and it's been cold, wet, windy, and today we got hail. They are definitely not happy campers.

Sunset, tonight; Yuma-AZ

I finished up this ABB tonight, while listening to The Olive Tree Ministries …

The Olive Tree Ministries - O Death, Where is Your Sting?: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9SENfttuY)

TODAY ... LOVE~Shabbat 2023 - Yuma, AZ

December 15th: I started my day early; a 'duty call wakeup' with Bleu … and a lovely sunrise unfolding :-)

The Resort Park is wakening … 7:33 AM

I set my mind on quelling the angry thoughts (post about that follows) racing through my gray matter, and determinedly set about bringing peace and harmony into my Island of Rest: the world around me may be spinning out of control … but I do not have to join in, on the downward spiral.

Angry thoughts Post:(https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2023/12/what-if-israel-islamshabbat-yuma-az.html)

Today is Shabbat, a Day when the pressing needs, concerning, actions, and spiritual deprivation of the world, is deliberately set aside: and the Spirit of Peace (peace that passes all understanding) is welcomed and encouraged.

I spent some early morning time enjoying uninterrupted time, with my handsome furry son.

Bleu …

I put finishing touches on the ABB I had finished the previous evening:

Final touches on ABB; corner picot floret, & a strengthening sl st down entire backside of ABB.

I touched base with Friends on the internet - replied to FB texts, and was pleasantly surprised to see that my Christmas Cactus pattern post, and Blog had been highlighted on a few Blog sites :-)

When Holland woke up, I enjoyed time and convo with him.

And we both enjoyed the lunch he drove into town to get, "so you can just rest and enjoy your day Baby, and not cook" ;-)

He is still struggling with my Messianic Faith … but today, at least, he is trying to understand it: and the importance of Shabbat, in my Life. I am not a stickler about strict observances, and I don't mind cooking on the Sabbath - but it's nice not to have to :-)

Love in action; a crunch-wrap for me; and burritos for himself ;-)

I am grateful for my husband's thoughtfulness.

I am thankful for Elohim's gifting of this man in my Life: his loving presence in my life blesses me in so many ways.

My WA friend sent me a text, and I saw that there is no snow there yet, though the temperature where she lives is a freezing 32-degrees.

It gets cold here, too, in the morning. People think the desert is hot all the time, but when the sun goes down in the winter months … so does the temperature:

Pam's texts … in the afternoon, she had gone for a walk at Willow Grove; and sent me a picture of what she saw as she walked the Trail Loop - somebody has a sense of humor. LOL!

As the Day ebbed and our texting contacts with friends slowed (we both had active phones all day long); Holland relaxed with a couple TV movies, a few FB interactions, and a couple YouTube videos … I relaxed by stitching up another Angel Baby Blanket.

Bleu relaxed by spending time with both of us throughout the day ;-)

Holland & Bleu.

The start of another ABB.

MOD 21" ANGEL BABY BLANKETS ~ 7 Designs/Knit:

 (https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/03/mod-angel-baby-blankets-7-designs.html)

Once it was underway, it was a relaxing Shabbat today :-)

Lamb - "Pray For Jerusalem" song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgyfvuI-XCs)

POOL TOURNAMENT; Yuma-AZ

December 4th: I'm taking time to make time for personal time.

We're paying big bucks for a space at the RV Resort with all the bells and whistles … and this morning, I decided to take David's advice and "get out of the house and meet people".

I'd rather be out of house with my husband, but his left knee is giving him trouble; so I decided to go Solo Lobo, again.

I located the Gym Room the other day … today I went looking for the Billiards Room.

Poolside Cabana booths.

I located the Billiard's Room & Lounge.

I had been playing against myself for about an hour, when people started funneling into the room; apparently Monday is the day of the Women's Tournament games.

I was asked if I wanted to join - three times I declined, and kept on playing against myself. But David and Holland's encouragements kept echoing through my thoughts after each decline … and finally, I accepted.

I love to shoot pool: and can play all day long ;-)

I was matched with Maureen; we won 3 games in Team Playoff's before she 'scratched' …

Mike, Beverly, ?, Cathy, Toni, Jenny, Bernice, ?, & Maureen.

I nursed this 1 beer, while everyone else was doing jello-vodka shots.

Text to Holland.

I generally shy away from meeting new people because sooner or later, they start grilling you about your personal life (husband, kids, grandkids, background, ect.); and I'm not comfortable with the inquisitive questioning. Volunteering things about my life is different; grilling - even friendly questioning, is intrusive. MPO

The questions did eventually come, and I stonewalled most of them because my personal life is nobody's business unless I choose to open up to them.

Several people wanted to give me free advice on how to hold the pool stick, how to stand while lining up a shot, how to use the cheater stick, yada-yada-yada: but I just smiled and said, "thank you, but this is my style, and I like it. It works for me", while thinking to myself, 'this is exactly why I do not engage in tournament play.'

And due to the vodka shots everyone but me was downing … I was home before 8 P.M. - and I came home with $ winnings ;-)

But I don't think I'll play tournament rounds again.

I shoot pool to have fun.

I play against myself to improve myself (so if Holland ever plays with me, I can good-naturedly beat him in a friendly game ;-))

Team pressures from drunken strangers who play {for fun}, with non-fun competitiveness that rides a mean streak, takes all the fun out of it. MPO

HOLIDAY CHEER~Shabbat, Yuma-AZ

This morning we were driving into town to Walgreen's, in hopes of finding a stabilizing knee brace for Holland. I asked Elohim to provide a brace (2, if possible) while shutting lights off, and following Holland and Bleu out the door.

Cheerfully walking from our space patio to our 4x, we met the neighbors (new arrivals last night: two couples/2 sisters and their husbands), and visited for about a good half hour before we drove into town - they are from Wenatchee-WA … which has at least a foot of snow, as of this morning: they are friendly and companionably.

Holland was surprised I took to them so easily, and the convo flowed so smoothly - I normally avoid spur-of-the-moment interactions with strangers, but I just smiled, and said, "It's all about the vibes they give out; I felt comfortable with these people and their cheerful vibes" ;-)

In town, we were able to find and purchase two knee braces - the perfect Shabbat blessing, for this Shabbat :-)

Holland wants to join me on walkabouts, and this brace will help.

Bought 2 knee braces at Walgreen's, uptown; it's perfect for the need. Holland's knee feels a whole lot better.

When we got back home, I asked Holland to drop me off at the Resort Office, on his way to our space. I wanted to pick up December's  Activities Flyer … and check out the on-site activities locations.

Everything is within walking distance; and in a circular location in the Del Pueblo Resort Plaza.

I found the Craft Room, but I'll pass; it's basically a sewing circle thing.

I found the Hair Salon; it was closed for the weekend.

I found the Gym, and liked what I saw; I'll be utilizing it :-)

I'm gonna like working out, in here; with Holland, or solo lobo ;-)

A few of the Flyer activities look interesting too, especially the Sunday Services, in the Rec Room. On-site, we can dress casual … and leave, if necessary, when Holland's pain flares up.

When I got home, Holland already had coffee perking on the range - the house was infused with percolating holiday scent; a love gift, perfect for my Shabbat Rest :-)

I spent the rest of my Shabbat Rest enjoying tasty coffee, lazily working on my holiday project, and watching holiday movies.

Drinking 'Holiday Blend' coffee, & using Crystal's 2022 Christmas Gift ;-)

Cardboard outlined … and holiday project underway ;-)

Holiday Project pieces whipstiched together.

The Lord Bless You And Keep You~Aaronic Blessing: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-eHCxMM3PI)

Today was a good Shabbat :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY!

November 27th: Holland got his Christmas Gift early :-)

I mentioned the other day that Holland doesn't do christmas … but he has had a wish for a long time (to get the RV and 4x washed and waxed); and has been trying to find a way to make that hope become a reality.

This morning, Elohim intervened, and granted Holland his wish ;-)

We didn't even have time to change out of our PJ's …

5th wheel power-washed and waxed: a direct answered prayer: happening "in the  moment".

Washed top to bottom; and slide out's, too.

Rinsed before waxed …

Bleu hiding on the upper floor landing - he's not sure what to think of all the activity.

They even washed & waxed the 4x.

The house had to be closed tightly - it got kinda hot and stuffy … so the guys sported their red bandana's ;-)

 Both are looking pretty spiffy - Holland very happy with the outside busy work ;-)

Bleu finally came down off the upper floor ;-)

While the house and truck was drying, Holland whipped up one of his specialty juices (recipe pulled together 'on the fly'):

Holland creating one of his tasty juices …

He just can't stop 'stirring things up'; LOL

Holland's own juiced smoothie recipe; Pomelo & Banana combo.

An hour later, the hand waxing began:

Waxing is underway …

Bleu doesn't know which window to keep an eye on.

He was curious - but he also knows House Rules. LOL

Elohim hears us … and He always delivers if our requests won't handicap us.

They agreed to come back next month to wash & detail the 4x - at a very good price; $49!

MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY :-)