Greetings from Palm Springs

Sunday, Jan. 10th

We got here last Wed, the 6th. The park has a lot of palm trees so it is very, very, tight backing up into a site, but Denny came thru like a champ and did it like he knew what he was doing. He had been nervous about it because we had heard about it in San Diego. The weather has been beautiful, averaging 75 degrees. I'm so glad we are here compared to other parts of the country.

We have done a few "must see" things since we got here. We went on the Aerial Tramway. The floor rotates 360 degrees. It is the largest rotating car in the world. The elevation at the start is 2643'. It goes up to 8516' in 10 minutes. The views are breathtaking and there was 9" of snow on the ground.

Also went to the Palm Springs Follies at the old Plaza Theatre. There are 6 men between the ages of 55 and 80. The 10 ladies are from 62 to 86 years old. They are truly amazing. The stamina they have makes me tired just looking at the show. They were all dancers, singers and actors when they were younger so they have had that energy and talent all of their lives. You would never think they are as old as they are. The oldest lady is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest working dancer. If you ever come to Palm Springs, it is a must see. They also had a ventriloquist who was very funny. Denny and I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. The announcer was hilarious and he is also the owner of the theatre. He is 77.

Today we are staying around the camp. Denny is washing the Monster. Very few parks let you wash your rig, so he is taking advantage. I'm catching up on emails and blogs and such.

I have tell you about 2 amazing women we have met on our travels. You see more and more single ladies traveling alone, 2 that really stand out. Most of them have small motor homes. Donna, a lady we met in San Diego pulls a 40' motor home and hauls a PT cruiser behind. She is the first woman we have ever seen pulling such a long one by herself. Denny said he wouldn't even want to do that by himself. She has been full timing since 2007 and is 65 years old. The other lady, Doreen, is parked right across from us here. She is pulling a small motor home and doesn't haul a car behind. What makes her amazing is that she is 80 years old. She has been traveling alone for many years, full timing for the last few. Denny has helped her with a few problems she has had with her MH. I don't really think I would have the courage or even consider traveling by myself. I really admire and look up to these women.

It is nice to have the computer working at our site. In San Diego, I had to walk quite a ways to the adult center. Also in the other direction to get cellphone use. Here, you are also suppose to go to a certain building for WiFi, but we are so close to it that I get it in the trailer. Also cell phone use. HOORAY.

I just got the news yesterday that the company I worked for has finally gone out of business. As many of you know, my boss and I didn't part under good circumstances. Still, I feel bad for him because it is hard to let something go that you have had for along time. We had been friends for many years and it was just sad the way things ended.

Lovin' retirement!