Yuma and Gila Bend, Arizona

We departed Camp Pendleton last Wednesday , March 6, 2013, and are now in Gila Bend, Arizona via Yuma.  We are staying here in a FamCamp on Gila Bend Air Force Base.  We have no idea when we are leaving. Can't believe we were in Portland only a week ago, quite the weather change.

 

The 1.7 million acre base is managed by Luke AFB and is located in SW Arizona.  The base extends south to the Mexican border. The base is used for live fire exercises for all types of weapon systems including bombs.  The USAF Academy parachute team conducts over 6000 jumps per year here.  Currently the UK airman/soldiers are here using the base.

At 1200 and 1500 everyday- free air shows right outside our door

Fast Mover

The RV Park is located where the military family housing used to be.  They just demolished the houses and left the driveways, sidewalks and of course the utilities in place and converted them for RV use.  They say don't drink the water because of the high level of arsenic...however, they do provide drinking and cooking water at each site along with the normal RVwater connection. For full hook-ups, it is only $10.00...not a bad price.  Trust me, this is not a fancy place to stay but a good place to hang out with friends !  There is no gas station..BX/PX or anything, except FREE laundry. The little things that Andy loves.

"Epinephrine" and the DuFault's" Beaver" Rigs together "again"  lol !

We decided to come here to hopefully see Andy and Dee and to take day trips to the Phoenix area. Dee and Andy are here ! So how cool is that !   Donna and Chuck came here with us for a few days which was very nice.  They left this morning. I am sure we will see then again soon in Tucson, Arizona.

The weather here has been a lot better than San Diego.  We are sure enjoying the sun and higher temperatures.

 

RIP ..Old Man Winter !

I went golfing today with the Gila Bend Golf Team, had a blast, yes this is it!  

18 hole golf course

Andy and Max

If anyone really knows Andy then you know the cabin in Joseph, Oregon is her favorite place in the world. When she met Max, the Ex-mayor of Joseph, Oregon, she couldn't wait to chat with him ! She even made me take this picture.  lol

Happy hour in Gila Bend, Arizona

While we were in Yuma, Arizona ,Chuck and Donna decided it was time for us to go visit Los Algodones, Mexico. We have never been there.  What a crazy place ...but fun!  We bought all kinds of useless stuff  we just "had" to have.  We even looked for stain glass windows for our RV door.  Couldn't find one that fit. However, I took a picture of the one I liked.  Maybe we have a great friend that would like to make us one...hint hint Eileen

Mostly Canadians and RV'ers go there for dental and prescription drugs.  Yes, I bought some drugs...no I didn't buy Viagra!  I bought some inhalers for Adam..like 6 for $10.00.  He will be a happy boy!

So while we were there ...I had to taste and enjoy !

The gang minus one.

There is the 'one"...loving the sun and the flowers

Also, while we were in Yuma we went to the casino.  Nope, we lost ! Donna was the big winner.  She says she never wins. She always does when we are with her....maybe she is stealing my chi !! UMMM !!!


This is for Garth and Kathy...thinking of you guys !

Garth and Kathy's future rig !