The dreamer horse all driftwood

We are having a good time showing Hudson and Dina around again. We went to The civic center park and walked around. Took pictures of the dreamer and watched a lady feed the birds. Then we showed them where trader Joes is and Wal-Mart. Came back and went in the mineral hot tubs. Thursday we went to the Desert Art museum and the street fair in Palm Springs. Friday we went to a get together with 6 other Canadians as quest of 2 Americans ( Paul and Edith). They were in Thousand Trails where Hudson and Dina are. More hot tubing. Saturday we go to Yuma and Algadones Mexico for medication for Dina and her migraines. We also make appointments to get our teeth cleaned and checked. Sunday is wash day .Max and Linda our RV friends from our Africa caravan came and visited

I thought this was cute and echoed our setiments exactly. To tell you all living with snow and cold you have our sympathy.

Dec 17-24 Lots has happened since I last posted. Sherri has come and gone. We had a good visit. We have moved to Desert Hot Springs until Jan.2 when we go to Pilot Knob near Yuma. I did 2 hikes, on one I encountered a snake on the path (a small garter snake, first time I have seen a snake in the Palm Springs area. It was so surprising that I was too slow to take a picture. Shannon and Ethan e-mailed us good news they have a new job as of April. This boss doesn’t know yet . They will be working on a 130ft yatch called CV9 (www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/details/270 ) 8 crew 12 guest The boat travels the world-FL>.NY.>St Lawrence>Chicago>Fl>Panama> French Polynesia>Australia. This was Ethan’s wish as he worked on this boat as an engineer 2003-2005 for 20,000 plus miles. Ethan will be captain Shannon head steward. They will have their own state room behind the bridge.
We decorated for Xmas. Bill did the light outside I did inside. I am having 8 for dinner.
Sherri and I pampered ourselves all day Sunday at the Desert hot Springs Spa. (massages, facial and a pedicure) Boy did that feel good

Well we did it! We went on a balloon ride today. What an awesome experience. So silent, only the sound of the blast of fire now and then. We didn't have much wind so we did not go fast or far. That was good for our first experience. 9 of us fit in a basket.

We got our flu shot last week. Saturday we went to the Colledge of the desert (COD) we bought our socks for the year and I bought sunglasses. I did my xmas cards and taught free stuff to do in the Coachella Valley again I had a big class and great response.

Sunday Dec. 9- I will try to post only once a week ( Sundays). I have started to teach fun stuff. I did Computer fun on Monday- we shared our favorite web sites. Tuesday I took 12 people from the park to Old town (Indio) to see all the murals ( 1 mile away). We did lunch after. Great fun. Wed.- I talked about all the free stuff to do in the Coachella valley. This Thursday was the Art Walk The art galleries (about 20) on El Paseo , gave free wine and hor’derves. One florist gave an orchid stem to the ladies.. Saturday we went to a small RV show walking distance at the fairgrounds. Not many 5th wheels and not many different dealers. Friday was another art walk at the Art Place in Palm Desert ( a smaller virgin of El Paseo) Saturday I went on a 4.5 mile hike in the Coachella preserve in Thousand Palms. Sherri and Gerry surprised us and drove from Vegas ( they were there to see the Spice Girls). They announced their engagement. They stayed the night and left early the next morning back to Vegas. The wedding will be in April.

Dec 2 We are in Indio now for 3 weeks. We had to deal with a flat tire (nail was visible) before we moved. Bill had a hard time getting our new satellite dish to work. Another BC person who had Star choice helped us and got it working. We now watch Vancouver news and feel smug with all the snow they are getting. We had the truck washed and the RV wash and waxed ($180). I am busy with walk away the pounds every morning 8am. Weekdays only. The birders met at the bird sanctuary Saturday. 44 different birds were sighted including a black swan. We went to the Tamale festival in the afternoon. Everyone’s WIFI is not working as the lines are down since Saturday.
Shannon just phoned they are on their way to Ensenada Mexico to fuel up on their way to Costa Rica for a 10 day charter for a New York family. Monday and we are up and running(wifi)