A Day at North Ranch

Welcome Sign

Our morning here began by meeting a lot of nice folks while we were walking Angel and Zoey. All of the folks here are friendly and talkative. Must be the gorgeous weather here.

Beautiful scenery to match the weather


The view surrounding North Ranch

We met Kay & Joyce (they call themselves the two crazy sisters) and Kay was walking her Doberman that caught our eye.

Sir Cedric The War Chief
This is for Nicole & Shane, we finally saw a Doberman on our travels

We then pulled our bikes out and began our tour of North Ranch. The development here is beautiful. Gina has fallen in love with all the flowers. Almost every cactus here is in bloom. There are a lot of birds and animals here too.

Easter Cactus in bloom


Easter Cactus Flower


Hedge Hog Cactus in Bloom


Barrel Cactus


Gambel's Quail


Rabbits run all day here at North Ranch

Later in the afternoon we rode our bikes into the desert behind North Ranch which goes on for miles in all directions.

Trail that we rode today

I can see why Mike and Pat love riding their four wheelers out here. You could ride for days and still not cover all of it.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.

Visiting with Friends in Congress, AZ

Hope everyone had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day. Even though today was a travel day we weren’t moving very fast. It’s only an 85 mile drive to the Escapee’s North Ranch. We pulled out at 1:30 and arrived at Mike & Pat’s house at 3:20.

Mike & Pat's Lot at North Ranch

After quick hugs they got on one of their four wheelers and escorted us to the lot where we would be parking. After I got our home backed in they went back home so we could set up.

Our site

Gina threw together a salad to go along with the St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage that Pat had cooked. We walked down to their house and we all chatted and got caught up with our happenings. We last saw them December 3rd so it didn’t take too long. Since the weather was absolutely beautiful we ate outside. The food was great and the cabbage was especially good since it was cooked just the way I like it. Thanks Mike & Pat for that wonderful meal.

Mike, Pat, Gina, and me enjoying a perfect evening

We then walked back home where I watched TV and Gina got online. It may not seem that exciting. However, if you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Mike there is never a dull moment. In Gina’s words he’s such a hoot and her nickname for him is “Cool Dude”. We always enjoy spending time with them because they are so in love and have been fulltime RV’ers for 15 years. They are such an inspiration to us.

Our view out the back window

Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.

Leaving Our Little Paradise

Yesterday we woke up early again. The desert seems so refreshing and we seem to be sleeping so well. I believe Gina wakes up early because she cannot wait to go in search for that special rock. However, today we just laid in bed watching the news and discussing where we are going to store all of these rocks Gina has collected.

This is less than 1% of the rocks Gina found here in the desert

In the mean time we decided to stay one more day here in the desert before we move. We’ll move on Wednesday to Congress, Arizona to visit our great friends Mike & Pat McFall which have a place at the Escapees park, North Ranch. They found us a lot that we can stay on for a few days. After those decisions were made we took a drive to Parker, Arizona so we could stock up on some food. We’re not sure when we may hit another Wal-mart. After we got back home we started loading all of those rocks. It wasn’t too bad but we are carrying a lot of rocks. If collecting rocks makes my bride happy then it makes me even happier and the best part it doesn’t cost me anything.

This smile says it all

We grilled hot dogs for dinner. Gina got on the computer and read blogs while I watched a movie on the Disney channel. We both seemed drained of energy and finally around ten o’clock we called it a night.

Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.