Sunday, March 27, 2011

Weekend in a "Gated" Community in Mesa

This weekend was spent in a "gated community" - aka RV Renovators.  There are about 4 other RV's with their owners living here also.  We all have a key for the gate around the business so we can come and go as needed. It's been quiet and has forced us to have a little downtime. 

On Friday we had Billy and his team take out the old TV and measure and build new cabinets for the new LED TV.  Those cabinets won't be installed until Monday.  They anticipate the work will be done by noon; but we're flexible.  Here is how the front of the motorhome currently looks:
Not a pretty site!

Friday afternoon we spent back at Paula's where we delivered the old TV for her re-use in Mexico.

On Saturday morning we met Doug and Estelle for a motorcycle ride to Tortilla Flats.  The weather was perfect and so was the ride.  We left early so that we could beat the crowds for breakfast.  The roads there are nice and curvy for a great motorcycle ride.  Tortilla Flats has a population of 6.  They have a restaurant, gift shop, and museum.  Just after we arrived, we watched a large group of Corvette's come into the parking lot also.  It's a popular place!

Bob, Doug, and Estelle in the restaurant.
Bob and Paige at a rest stop
This was a beautiful view of the lake and mountains.

Saturday afternoon we again went to Paula's and had a great dinner with Phil, Elsie, Tom, Paula, Cathie, and Danny.  It was great to say goodbye to everyone one last time.  We'll be seeing Phil and Elsie this summer in Alaska so we have that visit to look forward to.  We had a wonderful time with everyone there this winter!

Sunday morning we walked to a Methodist Church about 1/2 mile away from our "gated community".  We were warmly greeted and enjoyed a nice service, coffee hour, and were given a loaf of banana bread.  As we waited in line for coffee, a gentleman behind us mentioned being from Minnesota.  Upon further discussion, we found that he is from Mankato and knows many of the people from the Lake Crystal area.  In fact, he works with some of Bob's brother, Denny's, friends.  Very small world!

We're looking forward to tomorrow and the completion of the work on the RV.  If all goes as planned (does it ever?), we'll head east to Globe AZ,  on our way to Tennessee.

1 comment:

  1. That is an awesome ride on the bikes isn't it !!

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