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The Ocean Grill -Puerto Vallarta
Little boat ride in very rough water to a very isolated restaurant Here it is May 7th and we have not been home yet. We left LaPenita on March 20th. It was the first time we left on our own. No reason other then there always seems to be people leaving everyday. First night was Mazatlan, then San Carlos then Rio Rico. We have met some new people in Mexico so we spent a couple of days with Sid. Maria was away babysitting for a week so we missed her. Rio Rico is just a few minutes from Nogales, Az and it is a gorgeous area. So nice to see a town with a local.
Our beautiful double door fridge/freezer had died a few weeks before we left Mexico so we had a very small electric fridge. We were anticipating spending a fortune to either buy a new fridge for about $3500 or we didn't know. We took our 5th to an RV fridge place in Tucson. this great guy, Rick came out and said 'Lets turn it on and see what it does" Well, it worked and has worked ever since. He suspected that it had to work very hard in Mexico and it basically froze up. Since it had been
sitting for a few weeks, it had a chance to dry out and generally repaired itself.
Bought 4 new trucks tires in Tucson and had the truck brakes redone. Traveled to Mesa, Az for a couple of weeks. The weather was wonderful, the pools even better. We had a Pacbrake installed in our truck. It is quite amazing. When we tow our 5th that weighs about 15,000 pounds and go downhill Larry would gear down and try not to use his brakes too much. Now with this exhaust brake, he can take his foot off the gas and it will slow down to almost a stop. We have had brake issues on our 5th since we bought it so we are hoping all this expense will help in the long run.
Dave Silver and Cathy were in Mesa so spent some very nice time with them. Checked out some favourite restaurants and some new ones. Left Mesa and travelled to Palm Springs on april 8th. We met up with Bob and Marie Garry, Doug and Sheila Dryden and James and Karen Franklin. What a fun time!! We met all those people in Mexico and had spent so many
One of our many dinners out
John and Sharie Ford, Duane and Deb Brown wonderful time together. Things have changed though, we are the only ones still going to Mexico but when we get together it is like we saw each other last week. Spent 2 weeks in the sun.
We were very excited because Clay was coming to visit us in PS. When we picked him up, there was Mark, Isabelle and Brady. What a wonderful surprise. The kids swam and swam and swam. They met some little kids next door and had lots of fun. Friends of Clay's were down in PS as well so they all came for dinner at our 5th. There was 19 of us all together. It was great fun.
Check out the new grand dogs. Griffin and Daisy. Can't wait to meet them.
Our good friend Don, his sister-in-law Marg and her husband Wally were coming to Palm Springs on May 2. Also, other friends from home were coming the same day so Larry and I put our 5th in storage in PS for a week, drove to Tehachapi to visit with James and Karen for a week, then drove back here and have had lots of nice times with these friends from home.
We did the Fabulous Follies. It is a song and dance show with the ages ranging in age from 54 to 83. Also, the guest artist was Lesley Gore. OMG, it's my party and I'll cry if I want to!!! Gave me goose bumps. Absolutely my era.
Dinner with Gail and Dave last night. I worked with Gail forever at RBC. She owns a place down here and always nice to spend time with them. Also, last week we met Gail and Debbie Mah at the bar for Happy Hour. I worked with Debbie at RBC as well. Her husband has passed away so she is healing in the best way. she has such good spirit!! I admired her alot.
We will celebrate Marg's birthday today and then tomorrow finally get on the road for home. If all goes as expected we will be home on Saturday. Just in time for Mothers Day.
Clay has bought a condo not far from us. I know he has taken procession but not sure if he has moved yet. If he has moved it will be weird. Clay is always there adding fun to our life but it is time!!!!
Carli just called to say she was getting our apartment set up with internet and cable because Clay has taken his with him. What a wonderful daughter in law!! Thank you.
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john davina
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Hi Guys Looks like another awesome trip. Great to be with good friends and family. Safe journey home. cheers, john