Fun at Pioneer

 

Well, I reached my winter destination almost two weeks ago, but I’ve been too busy getting settled in, developing a routine with my boys, and having fun. Naturally I took pictures of all this.

The park is located in the middle of veggie fields on the edge of Wellton , AZ. Across I-8 is a golfing community called Coyote Wash. They have an 18 hole golf course, a residential community which is a mix of RV’s and stick built homes. They also have a small shopping center with restaurants, stores, an IGA, and travel center. Everything is within walking distance of Pioneer, so it’s easy for me to get my exercise as I do my shopping.

Here’s a picture of the courtyard at the clubhouse.

These two pictures are of the pool and spa. Looking through the gate in the spa picture, you can see the front of my rig. I’m that close to all the activity. It’s really worked out well considering all the other walking I do.

These are my decorations for my site so far.

Last Sunday was my friend Bob Raner’s 65th birthday, and his wife Cathy had a birthday party for him. These are my friends from Rochester, NY. Gary and I used to be parked  next to them, and we usually get together somehow when they go and forth to NY.

Our hiking group goes hiking every Thursday. This past Thursday was the first hike of the season, and we climbed part way up Betty’s Mountain. Chet, one of the veteran hiker’s, named the mountain after his wife, because they have a perfect view of it from the living room of their 5th wheel.

Someone piled about two feet of rocks and dirt across the road, so the guys had to shovel it down some, so the vehicles could get across. That was an unexpected delay. Here we are hiking up a wash. There were lots of pretty rocks and things to collect along the way. My friend Norma was great at loading up here back pack.

When we had gone as far as we wanted, we came upon a strange creature that was very identifiable: tarantula. I took this opportunity for everyone to gather around at get a picture. Whoever put this thing together did a good job. Wire covered in black velour made the legs and a pillow covered with black velour made the body. We joined our newest best friend for lunch.

My friends from left to right are Frank, Ken, Chet, Dennis and Norma.