We had been invaded, once again, by teeny, tiny little ants. My Mom used to call them sugar ants. We had some in the kitchen a couple of years ago and now they are back again. We went into Moses Lake this afternoon to buy some Terro Ant Killer. It's a liquid with borax in it that ants carry to their nest. You put a few drops of the liquid on provided one inch cardboard squares. It's really gross after you put it out. Whatever is in it really attracts the ants - the squares are just black with them. Ick! I want to just throw them in the trash as it gives me the creeps. But the whole idea is to let them take it back to their nest, so I have to just ignore them.
Hopefully, by morning, they will be all gone.
I started doing laundry this morning. I just had finished the first load when they shut the water off in the park - again! (It was off when we got home from church and lunch yesterday.) I guess they have some leaks they are trying to repair. At least by the time we got back from town, it was on again. There are some big piles of dirt and holes where they were digging up pipes, so I'm sure they have more to do.
We did get groceries and mail some bills, so I think we have our errands done for a bit.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Looking...
We have been thinking - and debating - and discussing with each other and family and friends over the past couple of years. The issue is whether or not to return to Arizona this coming year or to try to find a place to stay in Washington (or elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest). We've been checking out various places. I just do not like cold weather! And the dampness on the coastal side of Washington and Oregon makes my joints hurt more than they do anyway.
We looked at places in the Tri-cities, thinking it might be warmer there, but it's just too urbanized and populous for us. As one of our friends told us, "you're just going to have to stay inside when it gets cold."
Today we went to take a look at an RV Park we had read about near Potholes State Park. It's a 55+ park called Sun Desert. In some ways, it reminds me of the place we stay at in Arizona. It's bordered by sage brush areas that looks a lot like our desert home. The sites are quite large and sort of "scattered" throughout the park instead of being lined up in rows. We visited with a resident while we were waiting for Barb, the manager, to come and chat with us.
It's a small park with perhaps a dozen mobile homes up above and about thirty RV sites scattered throughout the grassy areas. All of the sites have concrete patios and storage sheds. The area is heavily treed with willows, plums, firs and some others I couldn't identify. There is another area under development with about thirty sites, shrubs but no trees and no patios.
This place has possibilities. It is 17 miles from Moses Lake, which means it is about 40-42 miles from Menno. We'd have to figure out a shorter route...
Anyway, we decided to spend some time there in August and see if we like it. We don't have to make a decision about Arizona until the end of September when the site winter payment is due.
We looked at places in the Tri-cities, thinking it might be warmer there, but it's just too urbanized and populous for us. As one of our friends told us, "you're just going to have to stay inside when it gets cold."
Today we went to take a look at an RV Park we had read about near Potholes State Park. It's a 55+ park called Sun Desert. In some ways, it reminds me of the place we stay at in Arizona. It's bordered by sage brush areas that looks a lot like our desert home. The sites are quite large and sort of "scattered" throughout the park instead of being lined up in rows. We visited with a resident while we were waiting for Barb, the manager, to come and chat with us.
It's a small park with perhaps a dozen mobile homes up above and about thirty RV sites scattered throughout the grassy areas. All of the sites have concrete patios and storage sheds. The area is heavily treed with willows, plums, firs and some others I couldn't identify. There is another area under development with about thirty sites, shrubs but no trees and no patios.
This place has possibilities. It is 17 miles from Moses Lake, which means it is about 40-42 miles from Menno. We'd have to figure out a shorter route...
Anyway, we decided to spend some time there in August and see if we like it. We don't have to make a decision about Arizona until the end of September when the site winter payment is due.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Kids
As the weekend approaches, this place is crawling with them! There are kids all over the place. Across from us is a group of campers with a bunch of 10-12 year old (I'm guessing) boys. They come and go in a variety of baseball uniforms, so we're guessing there is a tournament going on in town. Earlier today a group came in and set up a couple of tents two sites over from us. They have a whole batch of kids, toddlers through teenagers. There's a pop-up tent camper down the way that has at least four little ones.
The park is really filling up ahead of the weekend. It appears to be a good place for family groups to gather. And it looks like the swimming pool pump has finally been fixed.
It was raining when we went to bed last night and it was overcast and chilly this morning. I know they started harvesting at the ranch last week - I hope all this moisture doesn't cause too much of a delay.
The park is really filling up ahead of the weekend. It appears to be a good place for family groups to gather. And it looks like the swimming pool pump has finally been fixed.
It was raining when we went to bed last night and it was overcast and chilly this morning. I know they started harvesting at the ranch last week - I hope all this moisture doesn't cause too much of a delay.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Trip to the Dentist
Forry had an appointment with the dentist this morning to have the prep work done for a new crown. The dentist had found a cavity on the x-rays he had taken when we were in for our semi-annual checkup a month or so ago. Now he has to wait until the twentieth until the new crown arrives. So for the next couple of weeks he'll be living with a temporary cap.
We had no further business in town, so just stopped by Dairy Queen to get a couple of Blizzards. Forry always gets the most chocolatey one they have - this time it was Rocky Road - while I stick with my time-honored Butterfinger. It's a nice treat.
Granddaughter Havela posted a delightful video this morning of GGD Kahlyn "using" a spoon for the first time. She has refused to eat baby food - definitely wants to eat what everyone else is eating. Niece Becky told me this morning at the dentist's office (she's a dental hygienist there) that her little Kiera is the same way. Sounds like these little girls are not going to be making Gerber rich.
We had no further business in town, so just stopped by Dairy Queen to get a couple of Blizzards. Forry always gets the most chocolatey one they have - this time it was Rocky Road - while I stick with my time-honored Butterfinger. It's a nice treat.
Granddaughter Havela posted a delightful video this morning of GGD Kahlyn "using" a spoon for the first time. She has refused to eat baby food - definitely wants to eat what everyone else is eating. Niece Becky told me this morning at the dentist's office (she's a dental hygienist there) that her little Kiera is the same way. Sounds like these little girls are not going to be making Gerber rich.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Driving Day
Daughter MM sent a box of mail to Cheney General Delivery early last week, but forgot to let us know. When I called her Friday night to double-check the address on the wedding invitation, she told me she had sent it earlier in the week. The Post Office in Cheney is one of the few that we've run into that isn't open on Saturday mornings; Monday was a holiday, so it wasn't open; and yesterday was a very needed rest day for us. So today we made the trip back to Cheney to get the mail.
While we were there, we stopped at McDonald's to get some iced coffee. You'd think we'd learn, McDonald's does NOT have good coffee. My iced latte' was so bitter even Forry complained when he tasted it!
Since we were on the road, we stopped in Ritzville. Seems like every time we come through there, there's another neat statue to add to their collection all over town. This time it was a lady golfer up by the golf course. We stopped to visit the Whiskey Gap Dustillery on Main Street, then went to the Farm Service office to sign the annual IRS forms.
As we were watching the Mariners game tonight, there was a great deal of activity in the RV park. Several family groups have moved in. The group across the road has three RVs in the group, all clustered together. There are quite a few youngsters with them - it's a shame the park still hasn't got the pool pump repaired (they told us when we checked in that it would be fixed on Tuesday...).
While we were there, we stopped at McDonald's to get some iced coffee. You'd think we'd learn, McDonald's does NOT have good coffee. My iced latte' was so bitter even Forry complained when he tasted it!
Since we were on the road, we stopped in Ritzville. Seems like every time we come through there, there's another neat statue to add to their collection all over town. This time it was a lady golfer up by the golf course. We stopped to visit the Whiskey Gap Dustillery on Main Street, then went to the Farm Service office to sign the annual IRS forms.
As we were watching the Mariners game tonight, there was a great deal of activity in the RV park. Several family groups have moved in. The group across the road has three RVs in the group, all clustered together. There are quite a few youngsters with them - it's a shame the park still hasn't got the pool pump repaired (they told us when we checked in that it would be fixed on Tuesday...).
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Today
Ah, how nice to sleep in and not have any place to go or anywhere we have to be! It was so nice.
We've had a lovely quiet day. We watched the RV park pretty much empty out this morning. Those that hadn't left late yesterday seemed in a hurry to be gone this morning. The firework explosions that continued until after midnight yesterday appear to have ceased.
The park is now only about half full and those that are still here seem to be enjoying the quiet as much as we are.
We've had a lovely quiet day. We watched the RV park pretty much empty out this morning. Those that hadn't left late yesterday seemed in a hurry to be gone this morning. The firework explosions that continued until after midnight yesterday appear to have ceased.
The park is now only about half full and those that are still here seem to be enjoying the quiet as much as we are.
Monday, July 4, 2016
Happy Fouth of July!
We spent the morning getting ready to move; then hooking up Toad II and driving to the Pier 4 RV Park in Moses Lake. The park was pretty full when we arrived early this afternoon, but it has been gradually clearing out. The sites next to us had several tents with young families. There must have been twenty little ones, not much older than four or five. They were so cute, many dressed in red, white and blue. Most of them have headed home and it looks like it's going to a pretty quiet night.
Compared to how sere and brown the park looked when we were here earlier this spring, the park looks very green and pretty -- and packed! They had just started watering when we were here in the spring and it's really made a difference.
I hope everyone has had a lovely day. We have been enjoying the fireworks from across the country: New York with the Macy's celebration and then Boston with the Boston Pops. Now we are watching the Capitol Steps. A Happy Fourth of July to all!
Compared to how sere and brown the park looked when we were here earlier this spring, the park looks very green and pretty -- and packed! They had just started watering when we were here in the spring and it's really made a difference.
I hope everyone has had a lovely day. We have been enjoying the fireworks from across the country: New York with the Macy's celebration and then Boston with the Boston Pops. Now we are watching the Capitol Steps. A Happy Fourth of July to all!
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Rest Day
We debated about driving the ninety miles down to Menno today, but not for long. We have had a busy week and tomorrow we will be moving again. It was an easy decision to decide to stay home. There are a couple of families we would like to catch up with and go out to dinner with, but I guess we'll have to wait until we get back to the Spokane area again in a couple of weeks.
I'm not sure whether Spokane County has a burn ban at this time or whether the campground has initiated one, but it is very pleasant to be here this year. The last time we stayed here, there were lots of campfires and it was very smokey. I understand people wanting to have the experience of a fire when they are camping, but it is are nice not to have to deal with the smoke.
The Mariners game this afternoon was another fun game to watch. It was especially nice to watch them sweep the series with Baltimore! I hope this streak continues as they head to Texas tomorrow.
I'm not sure whether Spokane County has a burn ban at this time or whether the campground has initiated one, but it is very pleasant to be here this year. The last time we stayed here, there were lots of campfires and it was very smokey. I understand people wanting to have the experience of a fire when they are camping, but it is are nice not to have to deal with the smoke.
The Mariners game this afternoon was another fun game to watch. It was especially nice to watch them sweep the series with Baltimore! I hope this streak continues as they head to Texas tomorrow.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
A Lovely Fun Wedding
It took us less than half an hour - with the proper tools - to put Son Sean's new TV together this morning. We went ahead and took it into Spokane to his apartment. Forry hooked up all the connections and Sean and I went to get it set up. But Samsung has an auto start setup program that set itself up quickly and flawlessly. It only needed to ask us what time zone we were in and it went from there. So it ended up being a very quick visit and we were back home by noon.
I hemmed Forry's pants and we started getting ready to head for the Harrington area and Colby and Maria's wedding. Colby is the son of the man who leases and farms our ranch. We have watched him and his brother Tyler since they were just little guys. Colby and his Dad Jeff engineered Colby's proposal to Maria last summer by cutting it into the wheat at harvest time.
The wedding was held in a barn out between Ritzville and Harrington. The barn has cement floors and was divided into three sections by the former feed troughs. The left two sections were set up with folding chairs for the guests while the right side was set up for the caterers. There were small white lights wound around all of the beams and pillars. There were vases with wheat bouquets set all around the barn in jars that were painted the tangerine of the bridesmaid dresses. The entire wedding party wore cowboy boots - including the mothers of the bride and groom! Maria had said she wanted a wedding dress that she could wear with her boots and that's what she did!
After the ceremony, tables were quickly set up for the catered buffet supper. My Nephew Nick, college classmate of Colby, was in the wedding party (the handsomest one!). We ended up sitting with my Brother Pat and Sister-in-law Cindy and enjoyed a chance to visit with them. And to visit with so many of our old neighbors and friends from when we lived on the ranch almost thirty years ago.
It was a lovely day!
I hemmed Forry's pants and we started getting ready to head for the Harrington area and Colby and Maria's wedding. Colby is the son of the man who leases and farms our ranch. We have watched him and his brother Tyler since they were just little guys. Colby and his Dad Jeff engineered Colby's proposal to Maria last summer by cutting it into the wheat at harvest time.
The wedding was held in a barn out between Ritzville and Harrington. The barn has cement floors and was divided into three sections by the former feed troughs. The left two sections were set up with folding chairs for the guests while the right side was set up for the caterers. There were small white lights wound around all of the beams and pillars. There were vases with wheat bouquets set all around the barn in jars that were painted the tangerine of the bridesmaid dresses. The entire wedding party wore cowboy boots - including the mothers of the bride and groom! Maria had said she wanted a wedding dress that she could wear with her boots and that's what she did!
After the ceremony, tables were quickly set up for the catered buffet supper. My Nephew Nick, college classmate of Colby, was in the wedding party (the handsomest one!). We ended up sitting with my Brother Pat and Sister-in-law Cindy and enjoyed a chance to visit with them. And to visit with so many of our old neighbors and friends from when we lived on the ranch almost thirty years ago.
It was a lovely day!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Another Busy Day
It shouldn't have been too crazy, but like everything else, it just sort of escalated. Forry had a 10:30 appointment with the cardiologist at Northwest Cardiology. We were surprised to discover that an electrocardiogram (EEG) had been ordered before the doctor was to see him. At his request (as he doesn't hear well) I went with him for the procedure. I was glad I had my Kindle along so that I could read the newspaper while the tech was working.
It was after noon by the time she was finished and we were called in to see the doctor. Then the nurse realized that he needed an EKG as well. She quickly got that done and we finally got to see the doctor. I really like Dr. Orme, he is very thorough and patient. He was the doctor who was on-call at the hospital last summer when Forry had an episode of of atrial fibrillation. Evidently, all of Forry's tests look good. Considering that his heart valve was repaired almost sixteen years ago, he's doing really well.
It was two o'clock before we finally left the Heart Clinic - with instructions to come back and do it all over again next year!
Son Sean's TV gave up the ghost yesterday. He wanted to go shopping with us, but when we stopped by his apartment, he wasn't home. So we went on out to Costco without him. We did find a pretty good buy on a TV for him. We were going to help him set it up, but he has no tools in the house and we needed a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the bottom stand to the TV. So we finally decided to bring it home with us and get it back to him tomorrow. I think the last thing we needed to do when we were tired and hungry was to set up a TV set...
It was after noon by the time she was finished and we were called in to see the doctor. Then the nurse realized that he needed an EKG as well. She quickly got that done and we finally got to see the doctor. I really like Dr. Orme, he is very thorough and patient. He was the doctor who was on-call at the hospital last summer when Forry had an episode of of atrial fibrillation. Evidently, all of Forry's tests look good. Considering that his heart valve was repaired almost sixteen years ago, he's doing really well.
It was two o'clock before we finally left the Heart Clinic - with instructions to come back and do it all over again next year!
Son Sean's TV gave up the ghost yesterday. He wanted to go shopping with us, but when we stopped by his apartment, he wasn't home. So we went on out to Costco without him. We did find a pretty good buy on a TV for him. We were going to help him set it up, but he has no tools in the house and we needed a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the bottom stand to the TV. So we finally decided to bring it home with us and get it back to him tomorrow. I think the last thing we needed to do when we were tired and hungry was to set up a TV set...
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