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Borrego Springs, CA

Thursday, September 30, 2010

A weekend in Boise

The latest report that I got this morning, was that they would fix the wheel bearing today, but the parts for the leveler seals would not arrive until Saturday.  That meant the work couldn’t be done until next Monday!  Okay, I can live with that.  While the rig was being worked on today, Emma and I took our seats outside at the picnic table.  I had forgotten to grab the book on my way out the door, so it was a twiddling your thumbs kind of day.  :)
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I was entertained by a pair of screaming red-tailed hawks overhead for a portion of the afternoon.  At least I didn’t forget my camera, but the day was not very exciting.  I didn’t want to drive anywhere because I wasn’t sure when they would be done with the rig for the day.  I was hoping, since I’ll probably be here until Tuesday morning, to move to the site on the end of the row.  That site also has a picnic table, and it is shaded in the afternoon.  I knew the folks in that site were leaving today, so I wanted to claim squatters rights on it!  The other advantage is that you only have folks parked on one side of the rig. 

Things went like clock work, and I was all set up on the end by about 3:00.  I even decided to set up the DISH since I’ll be here for another four or five nights.  Going along with the trend of the week, it gave me fits this afternoon trying to find both satellites.  :(  Oh well, what’s a little satellite searching in 90 degree temps.  I just made sure my ice water mug was filled and I had a towel to mop my brow.  Even Emma is being finicky and not wanting to eat her kibble.  Ack!!

To answer a few commenter’s questions:  No, I will definitely not take a picture of me flying out of the rocker when the sprinklers come on.  :)  Yes, I would recommend the book about 1000 places to see before you die!  And, I didn’t count how many places I’ve already checked off in the book, but let me just say that there are enough places left to last me the rest of my lifetime!  :)  Since I have three days ahead of me with no work being done on the rig, I’m hoping to check off a couple of the places listed around Boise. 
_MG_5937You know it was pretty boring today for me to take a daytime picture of the moon and fiddle around with it.  :)  I hope I’m gazing at the Sea of Tranquility.  :)  I could use a little of that.

Thanks for stopping by….talk to you later,  Judy

18 comments:

  1. I'm hoping you're gazing upon it too gf! And hey, you do know about the Center for Birds of Prey in Boise don't you? We've been there twice since our oldest son is an avid prey fan. Emma can't go, but I know you will enjoy it beyond measure!

    Have a peaceful weekend!

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  2. What a fantastic shot of the moon!

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  3. Well, let's look at the positive...free rent for a little while longer, 50 amp, picnic table, not too bad.

    I'm going to buy that book. It has sparked my curiosity.

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  4. here's to the free rent for a few more days!!

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  5. 90F temps put me off my kibble as well!!

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  6. 90+ degree days make me not hungry, too! Hadn't read your blog in a few days--no internet where we were--and I just read the "sprinkler" story--I laughed so hard I have tears running down my face! So sorry you are having so much trouble with that blasted motorhome!

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  7. Hang in there, Judy! Everything will be ship-shape in no time. meowmama's suggestion sounds great; I love animal rehabs and conservation centers like that. Here's the web site -

    http://www.peregrinefund.org/default.asp

    The address to the Center is on the bottom of the page!

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  8. You seem to have a great attitude about these problems and delays. It's a good example for the rest of us because we all know there's nothing we can do about these things anyway.

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  9. Oh I bet you are gonna find all kinds of interesting things in your area to blog about over the next few days!

    p.s. I ordered the book from Amazon, will be here next week. Thanks!

    ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
    Karen and Steve
    (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
    http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/

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  10. That Birds of Prey Museum sounds like a great idea, but I would probably be looking for a Romulan Bird of Prey there.Relax, have a cold cocktail and play with Emmy, the days will go by fast I'm sure. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  11. Love the pictures of the hawks, but today my favorite is the moon shot. Stay safe

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  12. Now I am going to have to go and find that book. I know my daughter bought it for me a few years ago when we started traveling. Enjoy your stay, that's the beauty of this lifestyle you are always at home every night, no matter where!

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  13. Congratulations on the wheel bearings at least. We're in the same predicament, waiting on parts to come in. Good pics of the hawks.

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  14. And here I've been waiting for the "sprinkler shower shot" with great anticipation. Bummer... :-) Glad that the repairs are going well and hope the parts come in on time.

    Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for modeling such grace-under-pressure! I'm taking notes...

    Kerri in AL :-)

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  15. I too love the picture of the moon. Great attitude with all that is happening. I look at it as "it is what it is, You just deal with it the best that you can". Thanks for blog.

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  16. Let me know when you locate the Sea of Tranquility. I'll come stand on the beach with you! :)

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  17. Moon photo...Dare I say....AWESOME!!!

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