A Whirlwind Monday

Oh MOMMA ... it was COLD with a capital C.  I actually had turn the gas on and run the BIG heater in the rig.  Poor Jonathan had icicles hanging off his beak.  It didn't bother Mr. Cooper too much however,  Here is his new game.  Play a little, push it on the floor and bark until I pick it up.  Over and over again.  I am extremely well trained.

Early morning, I walked Cooper outside to find this.  It's not a sunset, or a moon rise .. it's a moon SET at about 6:30 in the morning. Wish I had caught it just a little sooner, but what a beauty.

Here's the special treats I got at the Craft Fair in Yuma.  Cashew brittle.  I got a taste before I purchased it, so I knew it was good, but every time I turn around, I'm in the fridge getting another piece out.  

The red spice is what I used on the squash and WOOHOO IT IS HOT!!  Just a little spicy he said.  YIKES!  I'm not sure I will be able to use it on anything, but it does have a wonderful smokey flavor.

The white bottle is smoked Baja Sea Salt ... and boy is it good!  I'll be experimenting with that one soon.

Once he thawed out, Jon let loose on the towel covering his cage.  You can see him biting it.  He tears off chunks and throws them on the floor.  That's what I get for letting him get cold.

9:30 found Patsy and I in the clubhouse, ready for some Poker Pool.  I played terrible, but here's the thing.  If someone ELSE gets your ball in, it counts for YOU. Surprisingly, I came in second after about 3 games.  A great time was had by all.

After lunch, five of us headed out in Black Beauty to Parker for some Walmart grocery shopping.  Good grief ... that place was a madhouse.  The lines were clear back into the clothing department.  I didn't have much on my list, mostly because I have no place to PUT anything, but I did pick up this little $20 radio to keep Cooper company when I'm gone.  When I leave it on, it covers up the outside noises and he doesn't bark.  I had a few more purchases that didn't even fill one bag ... except for the ice cream.  Nestles drumsticks ... YUM!!  Yes, I can make room for that ANY time!!

I actually cooked dinner once again.  These tasty spice covered potatoes are an easy fix and last several days for me.  I'm making up a list of things like this and the meatloaf that I can bring along for easy meals.  Yes, there is only one bite of meatloaf left.  It was so good I practically swallowed it in one bite!!

This morning, after packing up, I'll be off to the Satellite place for my Dish Network/Winegard Traveler fix.  I'm hoping they not only have enough space up top to install it, but space INSIDE, which is critical.  I'll let you know how it goes!!