Quartzsite in December

The month of December went so fast that it's now time for us to wish everyone a very Happy New Year 2019!  We'd also like to share some of the highlights for this month, which are in no particular order.

Our grandson, Joseph, made Corporal at the military academy that he is attending in Camden, SC.   He is currently in ninth grade.   We are so proud of him!   His goal before he graduates is Second Lieutenant.  

The hiking paths in this area of the Desert are really nice so we take advantage of them whenever we can.

What a footprint!

It’s not everyday that you can have the Goodyear Blimp flying overhead.  This was such a surprise and so neat.

Friends ~  and a special Birthday to celebrate!

Louise & Glenn from "Beautiful British Columbia".
We met them at Five Palms (in California) boondocking back in 2013.  

Gee, I wonder who's Birthday we're celebrating???
The pizza at Silly Al's in Quartzsite is absolutely the best.

A new addition back in Minnesota.

(l-r) Kay's sister, Jan holding little Edward born Oct. 30; sister, Quinn who
will be 3 years old; Jeff's brother, Brian, holding Levi who will be 2.
Lots of time with these little ones!

More amazing splash-color sunsets ~

A little bit about Quartzsite, which lies in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, 879 feet above sea level.  It is world famous for its winter show season which starts January 5-14 with the Rock & Gem Show, then January 19-28 with the Tent Sale and finishing off January 20-28 with the RV Show.  

The town hosts thousands of vendors at these famous outdoor and indoor swap meets where shoppers can find anything and everything they could possibly want to buy.  Needless to say, with all of the people in this town the flag goes up and our next scheduled move will be Senator Wash near the Foothills of Yuma.

Here are a few fun things we'd like to share with you before we leave Quartzsite for now.

Anyone for a Bobblehead?

The nationally famous bookstore for a rather unique experience.  The only
thing missing at this visit was the owner who is also very unique.
I guess maybe he only comes out when the weather is much warmer.

What a collection of stuff - just need to blow some of the dust off first!.

Don't you just love his footwear? Ha-Ha.

The tomb of Quartzsite's famous Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly),
a camel driver who worked for the army in an
experiment to use camels as pack animals just
before the Civil War

And last but now least, Kay's new step hand made by Jeff.   Yahoo!

See you at Senator Wash with an update on a very special visitor that is traveling with us.  Hugs to all