Camping Out

It's almost relaxing as I sit listening to the trains rumble by in the darkness.  Yesterday one got stuck out back for over two hours.  That had to put a crimp in someone's schedule, since they roll by here many times a day.  I could camp out there and watch the world go by, at least until the puppies demanded dinner.

Earlier in the day I was treated to this magnificent scene.  There's just no way to show how spectacular this sunrise was.  Yup ... this is an Arizona SUNRISE.  

It got even better as the minutes ticked by.  This time I camped out in my garage with the door up until every vestige of color was gone.  I must be sick, because I NEVER do anything like that.  I'm too much a type A personality to sit around.  It definitely reminded me of why I love Arizona.

Yesterday, I spent the day packing, as I will today.  Since I cleaned out the RV, now I find I have to put a lot of that stuff back.  Things like coffee and puppy food cannot be forgotten.  There are now colorful yellow post-it notes on every counter and doorway.  Otherwise, I might forget something important, like Jonathan!!

As I grabbed the trail camera from its overnight home, I noticed the quail have been camping out at the water station.  They are really good at digging holes for their daily dust bath, followed quickly by bunnies who lounge in the same holes.  

Wasn't I happy (and surprised) to see the coyotes are back.  Well at least ONE of them is.  I haven't seen this one before, nor have I seen even a glimpse of the pack.  As you can see, he/she is very skittish, so most like hasn't been around this water station much.   

The next day, this guy showed up, not afraid at all.  They appear to be loners, unlike the pack that appeared a few days ago.  Also a big surprise, they came by at 6:00 pm.  That's a really good reminder to keep an eye out when I let the puppies go in the back yard.  Puppies are NEVER allowed to camp out.

I'll soon be off to Yuma where the first order of business will be to get an oil change.  That's no easy task in this monster I drive.  I usually meet my "guy" (too bad he isn't single) in Indio, but this year since there is no rally, I'm going to try and find him off the freeway and before I park for the week.

Of course the problem is, I don't have very good directions, which makes me MUCH more nervous than it should.  You know the old "I can't turn around here" problem.  I'm packing extra lunch in case I get lost.  I also hope to hook up with a few RV friends while there.  That's the best part of having an RV.  You meet the nicest people!!!