December 25th - Christmas Day in Yuma

We had a really nice Christmas.  Our friends Julie and Gerry Jackson arrived on Christmas Eve and stayed with us overnight. 

Julie & Gerry Jackson

Our little tree from PEI

We awoke to find Santa had been here, how he found us is the questions.  We had a lovely breakfast and I was able to use my new Tassimo Coffee Maker, which I love. 

After Breakfast we got the Jackson's firmly ensconced in the Hampton Inn and then went on a tour around the town.  We had limited time as we had to get the turkey stuffed and ready to roast.  We had our requisite stop at the Cocopah Casino, the four of us like to play, some a little more than others.  However, we all had a good time and didn't stay too long so our money was pretty much intact when we left.

We got home in time to get dinner ready, only to find that the turkey was too big for the convection oven and we had to use the regular oven, which had not been used since we bought the RV.  All fingers being crossed, we lit the pilot light and after the third try, voila!  As we had expected to use the convection, the turkey was late getting in, so dinner wasn't ready until 8:30.  In some cultures this is normal, but for us, we were starving, which could have been a good thing if the feast hadn't turned out as well as it did.  The turkey was delicious and very juicy. 

Can't believe the beautiful sunsets here

After dinner the Jackson's returned to the Hotel and we did our skyping with the family.  By the time we got through almost everyone had gone home but had a nice visit with Mom and Jocelyn.  We had tried earlier in the day but nobody was at Jo's yet so decided to try later, not meaning to wait so late.  Anyway we had a great day, good food with good friends and a good visit with family via Internet. 


December 26th

Dalton and Gerry went golfing and Julie and I did the Mall, we had a blast, no men to tap their toes wanting us to get it over with.  We walked to the Mall as the Hotel is right beside it, but it is one of those strip type Malls so nothing is close.  We wondered around the entire place, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed that.  We stopped for lunch and just thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for the entire day. 

Next day we went to Mexico, Dalton and Julie wanted new glasses.  Dalton hasn't been able to see properly since he broke his glasses, he took his spare set in and had them inserted in some frames there were fairly close, there was some trimming to be done but the centre point didn't quite match up so he is now very happy he can read.  He is most especially happy because he got a Kindle Paperwhite from Santa which he is really enjoying.

We also did the Swap Meet of Flea Market which is always fun.  You can always get neat things for your RV there.  I certainly passes the time and you get to see all the dogs being pushed around in strollers.  They are better tended to than most kids and they are contained, not running around grabbing things off shelves.  I have noticed the Mexican people don't seem to discipline their kids, they are able to cause all kinds of chaos without anyone batting an eye. 

The Jackson's returned to our home to spend their last evening with us before driving back to Las Vegas and flying home.  We spent an enjoyable evening sharing our various travel experiences by way of videos and photos on the computer.  Julie makes slide shows of all her trips and puts everything to music, I am going to have to take lessons as it is so much nicer to watch than just flipping through.  Although, I must say I do have some lovely shots. 

Jackson's left a few days ago and we are alone again. 

January 4 - 2013

We do seem to manage to keep busy, I have read six books since arriving in Yuma, they have a great library here.  We have played cribbage with a group of people that play twice a week, our last night  will be tonight as we are heading for Blythe tomorrow AM, early as Bob has booked a Tee Time and Dalton is all excited about being able to play golf with someone he knows.  He had a game yesterday but it wasn't as much fun as when he plays with someone he knows.   

W have been to see the Yuma Territorial Prison and we have tested all the Casinos in Town so I guess it is really and truly time to leave.

Next stop Blythe, California.  Looks like I am going to have to sleep in my clothes as Dalton is really eager to go, by lunch time he had raised the Jacks, collected the boards and put away the lawn chairs, emptied the tanks.  I am surprised he hasn't put the socks on all the cups and glasses, he did the dishes while I was typing.  All we will have to do tomorrow is drive away, I am sure the car will be hooked up before bed.