QUIRKY QUARTZSITE

Well we are still in Quartzsite and the RVers are thinning out. Very few vendors are left in Tyson Wells. No line at the laundromat. No crowds at the grocery stores. Kinda spooky. It's like watching a town become a ghost town. The Long Term Visitor Area office is closed on Tues and Wednesday since March 1.

Seems funny we have to wait till March 11 to get our solar installed. They are booked 2 weeks in advance. They are only working with one man because they have never been this busy in the past.

So now that we have some time on our hands we have been able to stop and take some pictures of things that are just "quirky". Art had noticed these signs a while back. Still cracks me up! The signs are Hwy 95.

Located at mile mark 102. Seems harmless enough. Now check out the next sign.

Next mile marker. Available?? Too funny.

Coincidence ? Seems odd that elevation and when the tow was founded  end in "879".

They don't post population because it changes drastically from winter to summer.

Dumpster diving takes on a whole new meaning here is Quartzsite. The are many times throughout the day that the dumpstered are "raided" for all sorts of items, mainly recyclables that can be turned in for cash. Many people use this to supplement (or it is there only income) while here in town. I commend them. Recycling should be mandatory. But towns have to put in an effort and many do not have the budget.





There are many other "quirky" things to found in Quartzsite. It's a hilarious, strange place to visit. Check back as I take pictures and post.

Quartzsite: Meeting New People: Boomerville Auction

January 26, 2010

Well as the storm was getting ready to approach Quartzsite, many rigs left. We were down to 5 brave rigs, and eventually 3 rigs were left at the end. We established a new circle and strengthen friendship with 2 other couples who had stayed. We built a fire and had an impromptu potluck

I had a chance to look around and notice the vastness of the desert. Art noticed the Saguaro cacti and mentioned that it look like a man holding up his hands (see photo). I looked around and noticed that the desert contained all sorts of winter visitors and I wish I knew all their stories. I called some of them people of the land, like the lady a short distance from us living out of her van (see photo), she was courteous enough to come over and tell us that one of the coaches had left his ladder out and a his overalls had blown off and his ladder had fallen over. Art went over and took care of it. I wonder what her story is all about, how long has she been out here, how she survives?

You see fancy rigs, little rigs, homemade rigs (see photo), tents, vans, and everything in between, each with their own story to tell. How I would love to know the story behind this rig ? I wonder how many times a day he has to repeat it?

The RV Show wrapped up on Sunday and other shows will be coming. We went to La Mesa RV here in Quartzsite on Monday, because we heard Bob Tiffin, the founder of Tiffin Motor homes, (that is the manufacture of our coach) was going to be there and we wanted to meet him as we had some issues with the thermopane windows in coach and the warranty. He did not blink an eye when he said he would warrant the defective windows for replacement. WOW! No wonder they are still in business.

We also went over to “Boomerville”, the Boomer group, from the Escapee organization. They were having their annual auction for C.A.R.E. and potluck and we wanted to donate some items and visit with them. We took over several items over. It was so much fun. See the photo of Art helping out.

On Tuesday afternoon, we packed up and headed off to Tucson, to La Mesa to see about getting our windows and a few other items taken care of.

We arrived at La Mesa RV on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and got an appointment for Monday, February 1, 2010 to address the items.

So we headed off to find BLM land to stay on for the weekend. We located some just outside of Tucson on Hwy 86 at San Joaquin Rd. It is a small patch and more rigs than I thought after seeing Quartzsite BLM land. But is beautiful and much more peaceful than a “park” not to mention the price is better (free).

Quartzsite Craziness !!!!

What a blast we have had here at Quartzsite with the Tiffin Group. Someone counted a total of about 38 rigs. We are quite a site. Always a large group outside, lots of laughing, huge nightly fire, and as always, lot of eating and drinking.

Quartzsite is a meeting place for RVers who want to meet from all parts of the USA. Check back often for more pictures of craziness.

LEAVING ST LOUIS - HEADING WEST TO QUARTZSITE

Finally leaving St Louis !!! It's cold out here baby. The weather is still unseasonably COLD and windy. The winds have died down since yesterday. It was gusty 25-35 mph. Took "DA Bus" (that's what we have nicknamed our Allegro Bus Motor Home ) to get fuel and then back to the park to hook up the truck. Such a site. Everyone was watching. Check out our pictures.

We are heading to Quartzsite, AZ. We are meeting up with our friends, Steve and Karen, the Tiffinrvnetwork group and several thousand other RVers. Quartzsite is a place you either love or hate.

It's virtually a ghost town, that becomes a winter sun and fun place for RVers of all kinds. January starts off with the annual RV Show and then is followed by the Rock and Gem show. It's a fun place to hunt for bargains, renew friendships, and thaw out from the winter blast of cold from all over.

January 5, 2009

Well we are off on our 2009 winter trip. Hopefully the trailer is loaded with every thing we need. Art is still feeling really poorly being diagnosed on Monday with Bronchitis. So I have had to load and pack the trailer. We will be driving slowly and I will try to drive more.

We are going thru King City,MO to drop some items off at Tyler's. Then we will head towards Quartzsite,AZ to meet up with a couple that we met last year. Steve and Karen will meet us in Quartzsite. We always have a great time with them.