January 25
It’s not leaving Q and the dust that is so hard, it’s leaving our friends Shirlee and Doug that is hard for Joy and Shiloh and I. I wish I could explain to Joy and Shiloh that we plan to see them again sometime…but maybe they understand somehow. I hope they do.
Joy and Shiloh have grown so attached to Aunt Shirlee and Uncle Doug! Every morning has been all about them coming out of their door and joining us for a walk. Treats and pats and hugs from them here and there have been the high points of their days. Shirlee and Doug walked them, baby sat for them and almost every evening has been spent in their home on wheels with good smells, treats, cuddles and love. The last night was very special. We even got a funny invitation.
The ‘heavy petting’ is petting of the dogs, of course! 🙂
Joy and Shiloh in their favorite spots at Doug and Shirlee’s house.
We take our final morning walk, and as has become routine, stop by their house before coming home for a little doggie snack. How quickly they came to expect this!
I’m in no hurry to leave since I plan to drive only about 75 miles today. Another cup of coffee..preparing this blog…visiting…picture taking…
Sad to leave new friends
Just before 11 I start getting ready to roll. We don’t say ‘good bye’, instead we say ‘see you later!’
A little after 1pm I’m checking into Saddle Mt RV Park in Tonopah, where I’m going to wait out the rain. They have 2 dog runs here, and a huge, clean laundry room. The rest of the day is spent between those two places. There is even another Golden to play with at the dog run. I think Joy may have played to hard though, and she will probably be sore tomorrow. In that case, waiting out the rain will be a good, restful day for her.
January 27
We leave Tonopah and arrive in Ajo at the Shadow Ridge RV Resort. I’ve found that I like to stay at an RV park while I scout around for good boon docking areas. As soon as I get to this park I have really good and positive feelings about it, more so than anywhere I’ve been, I think. Very nice little place, and Amy, the owner, couldn’t be nicer. We will walk the area today, and drive the larger Ajo/Why area tomorrow while we stay here. I’ll let you know what I find!
Wandering Spirit 
Looks like you have all adapted to your new lives. I have read all about Q on other blogs. I am glad you are in a routine of sorts and enjoying all that comes your way. Cheers
Yes I guess there is nothing quite like Quartzsite Leslie. I remember my parents talking about Quartzsite in the 70’s! Back then it was mainly a rock and gem show. It still is of course, but a few million other things have been added as well!
Micky, would you go again?
I might, if I was going to meet friends. I’d like to find a less Dusty place though…if there is one. The dust where I was, laid on the ground like loose face powder. Every vehicle that went by, every gust of wind, every time the dogs ran or rolled, brought billows of it. The dogs brought loads of it inside, as did the wind. I’m not a clean freak by any stretch of the imagination, but I sure was happy to get out of the dust, do laundry, shake rugs, brush and brush the dogs, etc.
That is my only complaint really. Otherwise I had fun and found things in bins that I needed but had no names for, so they would have been hard to find anywhere else I think!
Good plan to settle in a park, scout and move. Loved your Mexico visit!!
Hi Cozy! I do like The Ajo/Why area. I didn’t go to Mexico though…must be somebody else. I won’t be going there since they won’t allow the dogs.
Enjoy your travels, Micky!
Oh Carmen I am! More than I thought I would, even!
I left a reply to your Comment at RVSue but will repeat the invitation here. Click on my Name and that will bring up my web site. I’m open for visits if your so inclined or maybe we could meet for breakfast at Marcella’s in Ajo on Monday 2 February at 7:30 – 7:45 ish.
Welcome to Ajo!
Thanks for the welcome Ed! I replied on your site, but I’ll see you Monday morning at Marcella’s, closer to 7:45 I’m thinking.