We Did It

The two overflow loops are now striped, numbered and ready for about 270 guests!

We are so glad to be done with that job. We presently have about 150 spaces occupied in the main campground and will open up the overflow areas in a couple of days. RVs are coming in steadily.

People are being so nice. One guy brought us a bag of avocados and another, a plate of home baked cookies. They are amazed that we do this work for free! We are too! But it beats going to the gym every day! And to swim in the spring fed pool is a real treat. So that's where I'm headed now!

Smokey Skies

The last couple of days we've been watching the smoke creep up Death Valley from the south.
Today we are almost completely covered and our normally, bright, blue skies cannot be seen. This morning we watched racing cycles leaving the Furnace Creek Ranch, heading up to Scotty's Castle. It's called the Double Century Bicycle ride and 300 were suppose to participate.
I spent the morning painting white arrows on the campground roads and sprinkling beads of glass on top the paint, a job I have never done before. Even with the arrows, people have a hard time driving in directions they are not used to. Lots of complaints! When you talk about fire safety, they seem more agreeable.
Happy Birthday to our Madison! (yesterday, I know!)
Jim has spent the morning getting our seven bulletin boards up to date.
A poor person fell of their bike yesterday and broke a bone and had to be taken to Los Vegas by ambulance. In their 70's and riding a new bike! We are inspired by the spiciness of the campers that come to Death Valley. They don't let much stop them from having a good time!
Most are pretty rugged folks, who still are physically active. It sure beats sitting at home watching TV all day!
So long for now.

A Hard Day

We don't want to repeat yesterday!
We worked in the hot sun all morning, measureing, chalking lines, and walking, walking, walking!
Inadvenrtantly, one of our fellow workers, broke thru the power supply to the whole campground with an auguer so when we got back to the trailer we were without power! The electrician was called, and after spending the afternoon looking for the break, found the problem. That's what happens when you have volunteers working in the park! We were happy today to get the power back on and the A/C running. It's 90 and rising this afternoon. Grumpy campers didn't make our day better yesterday. People just don't want any changes. Especially when you are 80 years old! Last night we drove over to see Sandy and Newel and vent our frustrations. It felt so good to be away from our campground!
Sandy's in hog heaven because she now posses the key to the library and go in any time she likes to do sorting and cleaning!
Yesterday was our day off and today things are going better since we are "on" today. We have over 50 in our campground tonight.

Full Moon Over the Desert

Here is a picture that should have been with the last post.......

Death Valley Fall

We had a safe journey and are getting settled. The great thing is that our cell phone works just fine now. We purchased a new one, and also bought some special antennas, and they seem to do the trick. So we can keep in touch that way. Also, we have Internet access right in our trailer this year. We are feeling very privileged to have all these amenities! On top of all that, our former co-hosts, Joe and Terry brought over a dish for direct TV. All we need now is to have our kids and grand kids and friends close by and it would be just like home.
Sandy and Newel are settling in as well. Sandy will be helping in the library and doing a few other jobs. It's nice having then here.

It's nice and warm... 80's during the day, 60's at night!

Back in Touch

I've been silent for a while but since we may be going into a black zone as far as communication is concerened, I will try to activate the blog again.

The summer was fun, busy, with trips to see new grandbabies, runs up to the cabin and lots of enjoyment at McCamey's pool. The grandkids sure make life enjoyablale! Soccer games, pirate costumes, first smiles, new teeth, potty triumphs!

Our latest adventure was a cruise to celebrate our 40th anniversary! We were blessed to go with two special couples whom we have been friends with for a long, long time. Being with them, and sharing new ventures togethers was really rewarding. But of course, Jim and I being together on another new journey, was fantastic. Now we are back, trying not to sway with our "sea" legs and getting used to fixing our own meals and making our own bed.

Our next outing will be to Death Valley. We hope to leave on Sunday morning and this time will be taking our dog, Harry. Hope he likes the heat!

Here's a picture of us on board the Norwegian Star.