March 1 to 4, 2012; Sand storms and birthdays

MAR 1, 2012, Thursday, San Carlos
Well, the gang is ready by two! Rick and Pat are gone; soon it will be us. I went golfing with Lynden and Craig today and Val went to Tai-Chi at 3 pm. Happy H at 4:30 and supper at 6! It was a great day, warm and cozy!

MAR 2, Friday, wind/sand storm
Val went for Tai-Chi this morning then after she showered, we went into San Carlos and Guaymas for groceries shopping. We stopped at Arboritos for lunch and I had a new dish call “Chicharron Cameron” which turned out to be deep fried shrimps and absolutely delicious. We had Joyce’s card for “Sam’s Club” where we bought some groceries in bulk then to Walmart for the final items. As we were driving home, we could see the sand being blown up by the strong winds in the desert; we could barely see the mountains in the distance. By the time we put everything away, it was Happy H. Tony and Mickey from Arizona (they have six, yes 6 miniatures Jack-Russell) joined us for a drink. We bought a whole chicken at Walmart and that is what we had for dinner.

MAR 3, Saturday, hot, windy and appointments
I blew again overnight and I had to bring in the awning however this morning, it is warm, sunny and no wind! Apparently Yuma and the region there really got it bad and a huge sandstorm; people who were schedule to leave their campground couldn’t do it.
It was really hot today....90*F (30*C) and windy in the afternoon. We went out to town to pick up a couple items and have lunch at JJ’s where we met Joyce and Bill. When we got home, all the laundry clothes were on the ground and the chairs upside down. Apparently a small “devil twister” came though and wreaked havoc on a few sites. We made appointments for Tucker and to have the Beast and the Bear washed next week. Happy H at 4:30 pm and in for dinner by 6 pm. Watched a movie in the evening

MAR 4, Sunday; HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL!
Val got up at 8:30 am and I gave her a card, a small gift consisting of an ankle bracelet with a small heart on it then a BIG kiss! She is a happy girl! Hot day today, 29*C by 11:30 am. The girls in our crew took Val for a golf game then we met afterwards for a drink at the Palapa at the golf club. We came home and got dressed for the evening, had a drink then we all walked over to the Italian restaurant where everyone met us. The folks form the Lot where there in full force and our gang including Joyce and Bill which made it 18. The owner had set up the tables in a U shape which made the visiting easier. I had two singers come to the table and sing a Mexican birthday song for Val which she loved then this little guy came in with jewellery and Val picked a small item. The kid was good bargainers. We came home and had a fire. This evening served a triple purpose; first it was for celebrating Val’s birthday and my birthday tomorrow and also for Lynden and Charlene who are leaving tomorrow, so lots to celebrate. It was a great day and fun was had by all! I posted pictures in Web Picasa