On Monday, we took a road trip with Rick and Y through Taos and up through the mountains towards Chimayo. We stopped at Rancho de Chimayo were we had a very tasty lunch. Then on to Espanola where we made a quick grocery stop, headed back towards Taos and then back home to Eagle Nest. Whew, it was a long day but a good one.
Here is a picture of Rick, Y, and John in front of the Rancho de Chimayo. Notice all of the red chili ristras hanging like bead strands.
Tuesday thru Thursday were work days. The retaining wall construction got finished up (other than back-fill). Finishing up handling all of those creosote soaked railroad ties for the retaining wall was a relief to the guys. Boy, were they dirty at the end of each day!
Next up will be fixing an erosion problem under the stairs from the upper level to the lower level. This too will involve more railroad ties but at least not as many will be handled as in building the retaining wall. Most people don't realize that there is always something needing to be done at an RV park.
Here is a picture of John with Golden Eagle RV Park owner, Bruce Manakas, discussing who knows what LOL.
Bruce and Bridgette provide lunch for the working staff. Even though I am not working, I have been graciously included. An added bonus this past week was that dinner was also provided with us bringing a dish to add. The family style atmosphere has been very enjoyable and it is nice that everyone is so congenial.
Friday was our day to run in to Taos for some shopping. Little did we know that our plans would include new batteries for the truck. We went to leave Friday morning and the truck wouldn't start. Rick gave us a jump start so we could get to Taos. The batteries were four years old and we had been told that one cell was bad back in Cortez, CO but we were hoping that they would last until we got back to Tucson. With the cool temperatures at night, it wasn't to be. Now we should be good to go for at least another four years.
Saturday, John and Rick put in our new water pump so that deed is done. John was also able to exercise the generator, vacuum out the basement, and reorganize the basement. Amazingly, every time John does reorganize, we have a bit more room. The downside is that arrangement of the basement is much like a jigsaw puzzle, all the contents must go in their proper place. The basement is John's . . . an area where I am not allowed LOL! We had a fun evening at Rick and Y's along with Lee and Connie where we shared a pot-luck dinner, played some Pegs and Jokers, and laughed a lot.
Sunday was a kick-back kind of day. The six of us played Pegs and Jokers down in the Rec Room in the evening. Bruce and Bridgette were able to join in for the final game. After four games, we were tied as it was the gals versus the guys.
A while back, Rick bought new 17" wheels and J rated tires for their fifth wheel. Lee and Connie are installing Rick's old tires on their fifth wheel as Rick's old tires are higher rated than what Lee and Connie currently have on their fifth wheel. So it is a win - win situation for everyone. John and Rick are helping Lee to install the wheels/tires this morning. What is left on the agenda for the day, who knows.
Life is Good!
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