Wednesday, January 4, 2017

New Year's Resolutions......


Although she didn’t tell me I figured out Barb’s New Year’s resolution. To try and kill me……In the last week she has tried  not once but twice! Both involved head trauma, both could have been passed off as “accidents” and both were initiated by her. The first attempt occurred as I was outside organizing the belly of the rig. She was inside and called me so I stick my head in the door, am talking to her when BAM! I am struck on the head by a heavy object. I go down holding my head and looking at my hands for blood. Luckily I there wasn’t any but it certainly hurt like hell! Once I was able to get to my feet again I look inside the rig to see the wooden plaque that hangs above our door on the ground. It has decided to fall of the wall at the very moment I stuck my head in and bonk me square on the top of my head! Accident? I don’t think so……
Imagine that hunk of wood dropping from 7' and hitting you on the head!
Fast forward an hour…. I have recovered and have a nice lump on my head when Barb asked me if we have room under the bed to fit some stuff. So being the dutiful and wonderful husband I am I dropped everything to comply with her request. Our bed lifts up but the gas struts that hold up the bed are not strong enough to hold it up. No problem we have fishing rods in 4’ aluminum tubes under the bed so I use one of those to prop it up. I am under there organizing stuff to fit what she wants to put in there when she walks in and “accidently” kicks the tube holding up the bed causing the bed to crash into my head and pinned me there momentarily until she lifted it up to see if I was still alive. Does she express concern? Does she apologize? No, she laughs! An evil maniacal laugh!
Reenactment for visual purposes only.... 
So my friends, this could very well be my last post. If I do meet my demise in the near future, it has been a good run and please have them thoroughly investigate! For my part, my resolution is to be a better husband than I was last year.....hopefully it will work and she will keep me around!
We rang in the New Year “New York Style” meaning we watched the ball drop in New York and called it a night. We woke up about 1:30am, (1:34 to be exact) to high winds and a torrential downpour. The awning was bouncing around a little so I went out and secured it. After the initial surge the wind died but the rain continued until about 6am. We awoke to the sound of running water and it took a minute to figure out what it was, we now had a river in our backyard! Amazing how a couple hours of rain can change the landscape!
What the wash normally looks like

The morning after the rain
With all the rain came a lot of indoor time and it appears as though Dakota and Daisy have fully bonded, I am not sure they could get much closer!

They both have their paws crossed like little ladies

The New Year’s wind also blew in the Colibaba’s from British Columbia. They stayed up there to spend Christmas with their kids but were ready to head south to escape the cold weather. Barb and Ruth planned a happy hour for their arrival, it is great to have them here!

Steve, Dianne, Ruth and Dale
Bring on the Happy Hours!

33 comments:

  1. Lucky it was your head both times! Don't you just love seeing rain in the desert? I know Florida is destination for many people but I sure miss the west. Vistas and views can be hard to come by here.

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    1. I know we would miss the views and vistas of the west if we weren't here. I would much rather put up with a little rain than the humidity you are dealing with!

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  2. Jim I hope your life insurance is paid up so Barb is in a "win win" situation! LOL Too funny. I am glad your head is no worse for wear. Deb

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  3. Ouch Jim...maybe you should start wearing your helmet around the rig! 😜 We are so glad to finally be back in Q with you all! Lots of riding , geocaching and happy hours to come!

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    1. Don't be surprised if I show up to happy hour wearing a helmet!

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  4. Maybe we should check in with you now and again to make sure you are still safe. We could also come up with a safe word just in case.

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    1. Love the idea of a safe word, I think that is a great idea! That way when we talk if I use the safe word you will know I am in danger.

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  5. I am so glad to hear you are still with us! Glad you weren't seriously injured which you could have been!! But we were both laughing as I read this to John on our way north to go west. He agrees that Barb is out to get you...haha! Good luck trying improve:) Daisy and Dakota are just too cute. They really want to meet me with my treats:) When you see a wash fill that quickly, it always causing me concern hiking if there is any weather miles around.

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    1. Seeing the wash like that you can certainly see how dangerous slot canyons can be! Are you guys heading towards AZ? Maybe we can finally meet!

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    2. We arrive in Naco, AZ for the first week of Feb. We then move to Tucson Feb 8 - Mar 10. From there we move to White Tank Regional Park for Mar 10 - 15. From there we don't have reservation until Bluff, UT April 9. Do you have plans for Feb/Mar? It would be nice to meet up:)

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  6. That was funny :) I agree with Colibabas that perhaps you should wear your helmet, specifically during the happy hours! Amazing that the rain gave you waterfront property so fast, hence the name "wash" I guess. Stay safe.

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    1. The interesting part was that the water was gone within two hours and we had a dry wash again. People who have camped here for years had never seen it that high!

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  7. I'm sorry, Jim, but the "accidents" were too funny! I'm glad you're no worse for the wear! Barb, I visualized you laughing at Jim! You have an infectious laugh! Happy New Year to you both.

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    1. Infectious....so true! Looking forward to seeing you guys the winter of '18/'19 and going to lunch at that same place in Florida. It was so good!

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  8. It seems that the colder the temperature the less those struts want to work. I keep a wooden handle under our bed for just that purpose. We're just up the road from your location.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  9. Ohhhh! Or should it be Dooouuugh!
    Glad to see you foiled both attempted murders by your lovely bride.
    See y'all in a few days!

    Les and Sue

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  10. Very funny! Had to read this one to my wife. I am afraid it gave her ideas.

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  11. Just a warning! Don't eat anything out of the instant pot unless Barb takes a bite first!

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    1. Hopefully you have recovered nicely from the clobbering to your head ;-) when you go over to Rick and Kathy tonight. Please say hi from Marlene and Benno, we are from southern Ontario and friends with them. Have fun at the camp fire.

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    2. We met them the other night and said ho to them for you!

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  12. Now you know why they call it 'memory foam', Jim. Those mattresses are dense enough to wipe your memory clean when they land on your head! Oh well...think of all the 'new' friends you get to meet over the next month in Q. 😜

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  13. Whew! I can send you a hard hat if needed! Have fun!

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  14. Oh my! I wish we had known about Barb's "mariticidal" tendencies before we invited you over for such dangerous activities as eating (she WAS in the kitchen while your plate was prepared so I hope you are feeling well today), sitting by the fire, and drinking alcohol. Next time, we will keep a closer eye on her!! Truly, it was a blast meeting you both last night! Let us know when you want to go riding or geocaching around Q...both are favorite pastimes of ours. And please invite the Colibabas to Happy Hour on Friday!
    Cindi & Roger - HappilyRVafter.com

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    1. Thanks for having my back! We will be there tomorrow with Steve and Dianne, see you then!

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  15. Funny , funny...I better watch out for Barb too. But at least what hit your head was your "Adventure " sign,perhaps that was a sign to plan more adventures this year.
    How long are you gonna be there at Q? Will be there on the 28th.

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    1. We should be here until the first week of February. It would be great to finally meet you guys!

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