Adventure 116: Valley of the Sun RV Park/Post E

Even in the Dim Light, Life is Good.

Five games to two, and the lead lessens. Need I say more? I can hear the footsteps of the wily cager not so lightly treading toward my backside like the marines of Iwo Jima fame, expect I'm not looking forward to her planting her flag. Because the tandem was in the shop getting some new chains, we took the single bikes out this morning. The wind was a bit stiff, but nonetheless we rode the Santa Cruz River trail for about an hour and a half. Halfway through the week, we're up to fifty miles. Quality bicycling in Tucson is organized, accepted, plentiful, and nurtured. It makes the place pretty attractive as a winter destination. We arrived at the Kral's in the early afternoon. Ginny warmed some of her famous vegetable soup, which is so thick, rich and flavorful that I'm sure they could use it as a medicinal body rub (Sort of like cucumbers on the eyes). We didn't waste it like that; instead, we slurped it like we hand't eaten in the last month. After that little nosh, Ginny and I painted for awhile in the shade of the back patio. About four, David served tea. Around dinner time, Ginny and Judy created a tasty concoction of fresh greens, quinoa, and black bean burgers. To top that off, David create some whipped chocolate yogurt, topped with home grown raspberries, whipped cream and pistachios. I guess this is what we retired folk have become accustomed to. After dinner, we taught the Kral's to play cribbage (Boys against the girls). The boys were victorious. Then the Kral's taught us to play RummiKub, an addictive (And also mind numbing) tile game that involves numbers and a factor of about a billion possibilities. We heard from three of four children. Libby called to say Steve was rear ended. Steve texted with a picture to say he was  OK (I called him to check), and Leticia texted to show us the winter wonderland in Spokane that created all the excitement. Having lived in Spokane most of my life, I know there are times when the conditions are untenable for automobiles. Any sane judge or insurance adjuster, for that matter, should realize the same thing. Thankfully, Steve says he's alright (Though very sore). As for us, what can we say other than life is good, especially today.


 Not a bad shot considering the guy said he couldn't see a thing. He said, "Fire me if it's bad." (All retired guys like to say that.)

 Miss Kitty was glad to see some action that didn't involve rust or seeping air.

 The little Trekster thought the same.

 Good by Frac. We're off to Hotel Kral.

 Fresh blackberry juice cut with ginger ale next to the most luxuriously rich soup you can imagine.

 Judy went crazy and added brewer's yeast as a topping on her soup.

 If an artist can't be inspired in this light, I'm not sure what it would take.

 Really? Judy and Ginny giggle constantly.

 It's like this every time they're together.

 This is the way out of Hotel Kral. What that old Eagle's lyric: "You can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave."

 Art shot of the day: The power of three.

 Ginny added stain glass windows throughout the house. With the desert light at play, it's quite warm and pleasing.

 David had to do a little searching for a new dentist. Yesterday, he lost a crown to a tough crust of bread and such.

 Simple elegance at the Hotel Kral.

 Yogurt blended with sugar, rich chocolate, a little strong coffee, and half and half.

 Thirty-one for three!

 The girls giving themselves the "nice try handshake."

This game is fun, but Oh, my, it can make a guy's eyes glaze over.