Happy New Year to All!

We awoke to a bright sunny day, albeit, cold day, as it was only 22 outside, but by time we got ready to go, it warmed up nicely, and we visited with several other RVForum members as they had gathered to offer well wishes to all of us that were leaving. 

We left Catalina State Park about 9:30 for the approximately one hour drive to the SKP Park near Casa Grande Arizona.

On the way we stopped at the Pilot Truck Stop at mile marker 108.  We had no problem getting gas, but it was a zoo inside, so we decided to go across the interstate to the Flying J/ Denny's Restaurant to get something to eat.  It was good decision as the gas pumps were backed up several vehicles deep, but the restaurant was not crowded at all.  After a very filling meal of eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, pancakes and coffee for me, and eggs, pancakes, fruit, and coffee for Ann, we were back on the road for the twenty or thirty minute drive to the park.

The office was closed when we got there, and we had to track down the manager at his camper, only to be told we would have to wait in the dry camping area, as his wife was not home, and she was the one who ran the computer, and the manager wasnt even sure there would be a place for us.  With these unknowns, we just decided to move on and find another rv park.

With an assist from our Wodall's Campground Guide, and the internet we found John Wayne RV Ranch, and decided to check it out.  The drive took only about fifteen minutes, and the place was easy to find.

After waiting for a few minutes as the host checked in another couple, we got checked in, and because they offered unlimited time with a Passport America membership, we joined Passport America, signed up to stay here two weeks, and saved more than four times the $44 cost of the yearly membership.

Once we got setup, Ann went to do our week's worth of laundry we had accumulated while staying in Catalina State Park.  In the mean time, I got over the air, as well as the DirecTV antennas set up so I can be sure and watch some football tonight.

The TV is working fine, however, our internet connections are not working as well as we would like.  Both the park wi-fi, and our Virgin Mobile usb moden connections are intermittent.  I might have to break out the Wilson amplifier again, if it doesnt get any better.

Tonight will be a pretty laid back evening with football for me and Facebook games for Ann.

It is supposed to start warming up tomorrow, we are looking forward to some real Arizona weather!

Paul