Sunday I’m outta here!
The CLR sign backwards because, well, that’s the way it looks when you leave!
I’m sad to go, but on the other hand I’m ready to go. It’s time to continue my journey. My Wandering Spirit is doing some inner pacing…feeling anxious to be on the move.
I actually made the decision within an hour of posting the last blog, and while sitting in the Walmart parking lot I confirmed with Konrad at Little House Customs, AZ, for an appointment on Tuesday.
Now I’m involved with preparations for leaving….packing, final shopping, final laundry, final propane fill, etc. And, final party. 😀 Jean and Mike had everyone over last evening since they just moved from “downtown” (the full hookups area), to the boondocks. They have been coming here for years, staying in the full hookups, but recently they bought a really nice set up out in back, just about move in ready, in what I think of as more of a neighborhood area, as opposed to my spot which is a bit more off to itself.
Even though this is the boonies, most everyone lives here with all the comforts supplied by multiple solar panels and batteries and small generators, JIC. They have satellite tv, freezers and even cooling systems. There are only a few of us who live more on the simple side, like me with one battery, one small solar panel, and my little generator ( which I’ve only used since I’ve been out here to run the blender or the hair dryer.
In the summer the big generator here is only run once a week, so even the “downtown” area is basically a boondocking area. It gets HOT, there are monsoons and there are snakes, so at this point if you are thinking of checking out CLR I’d suggest coming by next fall. The first Rattler has yet to be seen. When it happens that info is written on the board in front of the clubhouse so everyone will be alert and aware.
So sweet.
There is an interesting and diverse mixture of folks here at CLR, to say the least. I’m looking forward to returning in the late fall not only for the beauty, peace and solitude I feel here, but continue to get to know the people and be enriched in doing so.
Thats kinda what this lifestyle is all about isn’t it? Seeing this magnificent world and meeting the interesting and diverse folks along the way….
Last evening.
Wandering Spirit 
After thinking about all the possibilities, letting them roll around in your head, going through the indecisive phase…isn’t it great when – POOF! You’ve got a plan!
Feels like suddenly you’re off the hamster wheel and can move forward.
I know this feeling well from our travels 🙂
hugs
Laura
Yes exactly Laura! So many possibilities to choose from, and it does feel good to settle on something. And, I can always change my mind if I want to.
Are you still staying at the ranch? My husband and I will be going there the third week of January next year. We will be staying in the apartment. It looks so beautiful and peaceful that we want to lease a lot. We will be driving from VT. It will be so exciting! We both will be retiring at the end of December this year and then we are heading to Arizona.
Catherine,
No I’m not at the ranch. I guess you are in contact with Jim, right, since you have reservations at the apartment ? When I was there in November it was quite busy, with many people on the waiting list for lots. Since Jim was interviewed on ‘Cheap RV Living’, CLR has been ‘discovered’, and Jim created quite a few new lots to lease. When I left he was taking a break from bringing in new people. He needed to kind of, take a breath. That could have all changed by now of course, I haven’t been in touch with him recently.
Happy Trails!
Thanks Marcia!
Looking forward to reading about your adventures!
Oh Dawn I’m out of the internet black hole and I can get back to reading your blog too!
Sounds like you have the perfect system of a Casita home base for much of the year and travel during the hot months. Looking foward to reading about your summer travels.
Hi brewed Journey, I just found this comment…which is why I didn’t respond earlier! Sometimes I miss them and that happened a few times while I was in the internet black hole I’m realizing.
It really was kinda nice sitting relatively still for awhile and if it still feels good next season I’ll do it again. I’m just making it up as I go along!
I think that first rattle snake would have me seriously thinking about travel.
I know you leave with mixed emotions but you’ll be back with wonderful travel memories.
Safe travels on Sunday!!
Thank you Gerri. Have arrived safely at our first nights destination. Never mind its 96 degrees!! We are inside WS with the AC on!
I’m glad I’m not there for the first Rattlesnake sighting. When I got here to the RV park in Gila Bend they warned me about them too, and here they have already caught one. We will be leaving promptly in the morning!
We thought you were staying there for a long time. We are glad to hear you are happy and doing well! Can’t wait for your next blog of travels and adventures!!
Hi Carmen, I stayed there long because I leased a site there for a year….knowing I would leave when it got hot and planning to return in late fall….when the snakes go to bed. Love the place and love my site, but don’t love the hot weather!
We sure understand, Micky! One thing we don’t have up here are snakes. Love you, kiddo!!
” Getting to know people and being enriched by it.” I dare to say they are enriched by knowing you also. Looking forward to your summer posts. I will be on the road too, so may not be able to check in often but check in I will. Have a wonderful, fulfilling summer. Thank you, Michael
Thank you Michael, that was a nice thing to say! Glad to hear you will be traveling this summer! Enjoy!
Just got back to your blogs and read everyone so now current. Have been thinking about you and your pups, and now I know. I’m not much of a blog reader but I’m guessing it’s your interesting (read very good) way of writing. Enough detail and your thoughts…
Take care out there!
Hi Ruth, gosh I was just thinking of you really hard this morning, then I found this. Thanks for reading all of them! That is no small chore at this point.
Makes me feel like you are with us on our journey, and it’s good to have you! I think of you and Major often and am looking forward to a good time this winter at the ranch!
Are you still staying at the ranch? My husband and I will be going there the third week of January next year. We will be staying in the apartment. It looks so beautiful and peaceful that we want to lease a lot. We will be driving from VT. It will be so exciting! We both will be retiring at the end of December this year and then we are heading to Arizona.