Hello to our desert family from sunny southern Illinois, I guess we picked a good winter to stay home in Illinois, we have had snow twice, 2″ each time, melted overnight. Slobberjaws & two of his kids (Grumpy & Poodoo) did make a trip out to Skunk Hollow in early January. I stayed home to take care of our Foxey …
HOW TO PREPARE TRAILER FOR SUMMER HEAT IN YUMA–Judy (Hey Jude)
Put fresh water in black & gray HOLDING TANKS(about 2/3 full), this will allow the traps to stay moist – DO NOT PUT WATER IN fresh water tank (to guard against algae growth) TOILET – add vegetable oil in bowl and all other sink & shower traps/Top off toilet bowl with windshield antifreeze and cover with clear wrap Place …
Yuma Businesses to Try–Judy (Hey Jude)
When you experience honesty and integrity from a company, you want to share it Having personally done business with the following four companies, I share with other desert dwellers so they can call on these businesses if there is a need. HILCO RV Owner/operator – Cloyce Hilsinger. This business began in L.A. in 1946 and moved to Yuma in 1969. …
Angel’s Angles–Joyce (Angels)
As our 2016/2017 season comes to an end, I want to once again thank the dedicated group of librarians that come without fail twice a day on their designated day and keep Our Liberry looking neat and clean. Leona (Loonie Toonie) and MJ, you light up our world with your love and laughter. Lorre (Oilcan) your strength through obstacles inspires …
Thanks!! Sally (Cookie)
Thanks to everyone who bought and baked cookies. We delivered 650 dozen cookies to the fire house at YPG. These guys love the cookies!
Health Tip: How to Handle Unwanted Advice (Lyn–Desert Rain)
Occasionally, a friend or family member will come to me insisting they have the ultimate cure or treatment for my particular problem. My own health plan is very personal and unique to my own needs and I don’t appreciate others causing me to doubt or second guess my health issues. They often insist their’s is the best remedy and why …
Ketchup–Bob (Slobberjaws)
HI: Vixen reminded me that it’s been awhile since I’ve sent A Ketchup out to my friends. So here goes nothin’. Seems everyone is wondering about our situation. Well—- I’m doing good’ For an old codger. I’m still up on two pins and can still get out of bed by myself. The last time I ran a mile …
Internet “Tech Support” Scam – It Could Happen To You (Jenny/Jesse)
Internet “Tech Support” Scam – It Could Happen To You Reprinted with permission from the RVHobo Network Authored By: Tech A phishing site or spoofed site is a site that looks legitimate and like one that you know and trust. You may have gotten there by mistyping the web address or clicking on a link in an email that looks …
An Off-Road Ride (Sue-Schoolteacher)
There are many enjoyable rides here in the desert whether you have a 4-wheel drive, ATV or side by side. One of those rides goes through the Squeeze and to The Names. One of the first sights to see is the rock garden. There used to be a miner’s cabin and the wife made a rock garden since there wasn’t …
Take A Vet To Lunch (Bob Rawe–Big Guy)
A tradition here on the desert is our annual Take A Vet to Lunch potluck. This event is not only for veterans, it is for everyone to say thank you to them for their service. The event takes place on Thursday Feb. 2 at the Ramada in the Gravel Pit. Set up starts at 10am, the program starts at 11am and …