Monday

What a great day in the sun, I think it got to about 75F today.  This is going to be a great week, they are saying we may break the record high of 90F for Saturday. 
  Got up and about early today.  Had to go with Ralph to get the title for the park model in our name.  Oh yeh, also had to pay for it today.  We sure know how to pick our times for things like this, the exchange rate here is about as bad as it has ever been in the 6 years we have been coming here.  We paid almost $900 to exchange from Cdn to US dollars.   The whole process here is quite different, there is a title for everything, so we had to get the one for the park model transferred to us.  They issue this official looking document ;and you have to produce it to sell the unit.  It only cost $7 but the process was different.  First we had to stand in a long line to get a number.  That took about 20 or 30 minutes.  Then we sat in the waiting area for about a half hour.  There is a huge computer display that both calls your number and service counter out.  The service counter has a digital read-out that also displays the number called.  When you pay the fee, she gives you the title document right on the spot.
  Marg in the meantime went to water aerobics.  With the weather turning, she said the pool was like a warm bath.  It had been cold for a few days, so there were none held until the morning temp was at least 60F.  She said it was almost like the first time with the absence and she was quite stiff for much of the day after.
  When I got back I picked up Kenny and we went to Red Mountain Ins agency where he has his.  They had a calendar handout with old cars and as he has 6 or 8 of them, he was glad to get one.  I also took one because they have Bill's '67 Camaro on one of the month's.  The insurance wasn't too bad for cost and it covers not only the unit, but the outbuildings, contents and a $100,000 liability policy.  With this litigious society, that is really a good thing to have.
  After lunch I played some pool.  Played with Don & Luther, so we had lots of laughs.  Everyone won their fair share of games, so it was all good.
  Marg & I went for a walk around the park, but that is almost impossible.  Everyone is looking for updates on what is happening with our new digs, so lots of stopping and starting.  The most common question is - when are we moving in.  The second most common is - what all is included in the purchase.  Our answers are vague, as we have told Ralph & Lorraine to stay as long as they need the place.  They have company coming this week and her sister is coming on the 16th for a week after which they plan on leaving.  Also they said they were taking the TV their son gave them, so Marg said they should take anything they really want.  This is uncommon, as most places come with everything: furniture, dishes, linens, etc.  With the unknowns, we can't really shop for anything, so a word to the wise, this approach has had many unexpected benefits.
  Happy hour tonight there were only 4 couples.  Everyone seemed to have something going on today.  They guys talked about going into the desert tomorrow, but that's not going to work for me.  I have a commitment re the blues bro's at the sock hop for Saturday night.  Then it was the spaghetti dinner tonight for the park.  This includes meatballs, salad, rye bread.  We sat with the usual group and were probably the only group for which it also included wine, well in my case beer.  There were quite a few people there, but it seemed not as busy as prior years. 
  Will try and get some pictures in the next day or two.