We've Moved.. again

We have left the Pinal County Park and moved 5 miles West to the John Wayne RV Ranch where we can enjoy the amenities of electric, water and sewer hookups. We'll be here until we leave for Detroit but while we are gone, the RV will sit patiently awaiting our return in Jan. Then, we will figure out where we go from there. Perhaps back to boondocking at the Pinal County Park or stay here for a little longer. Weather (and $$) will have a factor in the decision process as Winter has made its presence known with AM temps in the lower 30's and, potentially, the upper 20's. Makes it a bit chilly in the rig in the mornings:( Now I won't have to worry about the batteries on the cloudy days and can watch a football game or whatever without worrying about having enough "juice" to run the furnace in the AM. Plus, the wifi is working pretty good for the moment. Much better than last year. There is even a nice field across the road with smooth lanes that will be good for flying my planes. Maybe tomorrow I'll check it out:)

Tenacity of Age

As I get a little older, I notice different things that would not have interested me in my younger years. This afternoon while walking around the campground, I saw an old Saguaro cactus being crowded by a Mesquite tree and a Palo Verde tree. The cactus is at least 150 years old and has been there much longer than the younger interlopers. The Mesquite on the left and the Palo Verde on the right will NOT defeat the cactus as evidenced by the new growth on the top of the branches. The motto must be "Never give up!". I can relate to that as I look back on my later years of working toward retirement. The new, younger people would eventually look at me as one of the dinosaurs that should move out to make room for them. NUTS! With the great help of Lou, I was able to make it long enough to retire on our own terms. Now as we enjoy being in the desert of AZ I can tell all the others still working toward their retirement, Never Give Up!