Change of Plans & Weather

We had planned on moving out on Wednesday morning but a few events have come up and we have modified our plans.  Wednesday weather forecast didn't look that great with winds in the 25-30mph range and I really don't like to drive in weather like that.  All you need is a stronger gust to hit us broadside and the motor home acts like a sail on a boat.  The closer to the next campsite, the worse the weather forecast was.  Since we don't have a time schedule, we decided to wait until Friday to leave the park.  As they say, RVers schedules are written in jello.

This afternoon we went from a sunny sky with puffy clouds floating by to small rain showers.  It looked worse than it was but it cooled down and we got some nice photos.  They don't do justice to what it really looked like, but I thought I'd share them with you.

It was raining on the Rincon Mts in the background and it looked like it was coming down in force.  I love the smell of rain on the hot roads and soil with all the ozone particles in the air.  Life is good.

Grant called us today to tell us that his short story on Gettysburg was selected from his school to be included in a book of stories.  His school is part of an international system with schools in 14 countries around the world.  After reading his story it isn't a surprise that it made it to the finals.  You can read the story in a previous blog of mine if you are interested.

Short-Story-By-Grandson Grant  

His proud mother wrote this on her Facebook page.

4,000 submissions from
35 schools spanning
14 countries and only
30 winning short stories....and
Grant is one of those winners!
SO happy for him, and so very proud!

I see where Ron & Dee C. are spending the night in Santa Rosa, NM after driving most of the day.  It is a 500+ mile drive to Santa Rosa and it looks like they are in a hurry to get back to the cold weather in Illinois.  Hey, slow down and see some sights out there you guys.  Plus, now I have to actually go out and buy the newspaper if I want to read it.  You would have thought they had planned ahead and this burden wouldn't have been dropped on me.  Some people!  Have a safe trip you two.


That was our day, how was yours?

Clouds & Taxes

We spent a lot of phone time with two of our IRA accounts today getting them setup for distribution.  It seems strange that the Fed Gov't requires you to begin spending the money when you reach 70 1/2, but that is what they do.  

While we were working on the above and enjoying the nice weather out here, I looked outside and it seems the heavens were wondering why we were working on finances rather than being out and about.  Look at the message they sent us.

Not to worry, there are many beautiful days out here in Tucson this time of the year.