A game of music vehicles was first up on the Project side of the equation. Once the trailer was thoroughly cleaned, we wanted to put it in the garage. Lest you think this would be a simple task, take into consideration this: In addition to pulling out the Teryx trailer, Jet boat, and Jet ski, the truck camper had to come out too. That meant removing everything, including the toolbox and the 160 lb hitch, from the bed of the truck.
Once the camper was outside, the hitch had to be put back in the truck, in order to move the trailer. Once everything that would fit was in the garage, then we (as in, the royal We) had to take the hitch back out (we left it on the trailer) so we could put the camper back on the truck. And that’s where it will remain, for now. We don’t really need the truck, and sadly, neither the truck nor the camper will fit in our 2000 sq ft garage.
Our next major project was easy-ish. When we built the house, we surrounded the pool with travertine stone, but we have decided to add to 3 sections. The area on the far side of the pool is now large enough for the lounge chairs….
We can also get to the garage now without walking through gravel, and, our dance floor has grown. Speaking of which, our receiver died, so it has been replaced with one we can control with our phones. The dining area has been enlarged….it now fits the new grill that replaced our 27 year old Weber. The travertine project, although professionally done, still required work from Paul. He had to move the gravel, the drip irrigation lines, and the electrical for the planters. While he was at it, he added a couple of electrical outlets on the far side of the pool. He is in the process of burying a pipe so that the water from the two days of rain we get each year will end up far from the house.
I love autumn in Havasu…the weather is still warm enough to eat most meals outside, and the pool gets a lot of use.
There has been no shortage of fun in the last few weeks, that’s for sure. In addition to car shows and lake fun, our daughter Jess came to visit as soon as we were settled in.
The weather was perfect for a day on the water. After lunch at a waterfront restaurant, there was plenty of opportunity for Jess to take the Jet ski out on her own while Paul and I relaxed on the beach.
She and I had a mother-daughter day, and hiked the slot canyon known as Sara’s Crack. I was very proud of her…this is a 4 mile hike, and it was pretty darn warm outside!
We made it all the way to the lake, and on the way back we shared the trail with a bighorn sheep!
Back at the house it was time for a swim, and some goofing around with my waterproof camera.
After an awesome 3 day visit, it was time for her to head back to L.A., and for us to get back into somewhat of a routine. My daily agenda usually includes a trip to the gym. My timing, one day, was impeccable. While on the elliptical, I overheard 3 guys talking about taking their Teryx side by sides out for a ride. That’s the same brand we have, so I promptly interjected myself into their conversation.
After comparing notes about rigs etc., they invited me to join them on their ride. Heck Yeah!
We all met at the edge of the desert, brought lunch, and had a great 4 hour adventure. Paul and I learned a lot. Like, we need scarves. And, don’t bring anything that you don’t want caked in dust.
We have never been with a group before, so we’ve never had a dust issue. Lesson learned, trust me.
These guys are all newbies, like us, so it was fun comparing notes after ascending or descending a particularly interesting hill.
They are going to try and go out once a week, and we are now on their texting list. Excellent!
This past weekend Paul and I attended the first annual Hangar 24 Airfest. There were a decent amount of planes and the show was pretty good for a small town, but since we didn’t want to eat or drink what was offered, next time maybe we’ll sit outside the entrance, and avoid the fee!
