Sunny Arizona??

We have been in Mesa for almost two weeks now, and the temperature has done nothing but decline. It has been freak'n cold here...23, 26, and a high of 45 or 55! Can you believe it? Yeah, but it's a dry cold. Anyway you look at it, it's COLD. We are so pleased to have been here for history...the coldest temps in over 20 years. We are blessed.

Cold weather aside, we are enjoying our new life. In fact, we are enjoying it so much that we reserved a site again, starting in November. That's usually when tennis begins, and we're hoping to be able to actually "volley" by then. We've had two practice sessions, followed by a true match. Mike and his partner lost a good tie breaking game, and my partner and I won our tie breaker. A crazy miracle if you ask me. Actually, I think we won because we could move a little faster than the opponents.

We either walk or ride our bikes to any and all activities. I've joined a quilter's group that meets once a week, and Mike is thinking about joining a poker group and an 8 ball group. There's plenty to choose from, and no pressure to join.

As you can see from the attached picture, Blizz has found her throne to the world. She was used to peering out the windows from our house, as they were low and easily accessible. In the camper, she has to perch atop the sofa to see what's going on out there. As before, she's the queen of the house.


Mike and our friend Glenn went to the Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale today. For those of you not in the know, that's the HUGE antique and classic auto auction that is held in Scottsdale every year. They saw some amazing cars, and had some amazing fantasies.

Now that we are getting more organized, in spite of the fact there are several things we swear we brought with us, but can't locate, we are hoping to start planning short excursions to explore the country around us. I'm sure we'll have more entertaining stories as time passes. Until then, love to all.