The team has been blessed so far this season with no EMERGENCY call outs. Wonder why that is? Is it fewer campers or younger, healthier ones? Ours is not to question why but to remain thankful for this. Having said that, the team has not slackened it’s efforts to remain on guard at all times. The weekly meetings continue, emergency …
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. …
RV Hobo…by Hey Jude
Just wanted to let folks know about a wonderful new website, http://imperial-dam.rvhobo.net/ that many of you would be interested in. Last season, while wandering around the “Wash” to find interesting things to write about for the newsletter, I happened to meet up with a couple who were here for their first season and they were so impressed that they set …
From Sweet Breezes Computer Room By Hey Jude
Far be it from me to let anyone think I am computer literate. However, I have spent many years using a computer for both business and pleasure. I have learned so much from so many, but here in the desert, some good friends taught me how to save some $ both on programs and WiFi usage. Here are a few …
A Costco in Yuma? Only it is called Farley’s Market By Hey Jude
Did you know we have a mini Costco right here in Yuma? Yep, opened in February of 2016, and we love it and shop there regularly. Prices are close to comparable but not exactly the same as Costco for most items (prices are more in line with Sam’s Club) but they deliver! We met one of the Managers (who was with Costco for …
The Key to Longevity Is Kindness, World’s Oldest Person Said…
By Hey Jude April 1, 2016 One of the world’s longest living people said the secret to her long life was kindness: “Treat people right, the way you want them to treat you.” (Gertrude Weaver from Arkansas, passed away last year at the age of 116). Now, the world’s oldest living person is Michigan woman Jeralean Talley (age 115), and …
Little Iggy
Iggy’s passing has been noted by many. The funeral directors were Daisy Mae & Hula Hoop; the headstone was designed by Daisy Mae; the grave diggers were Lil Abner & War Hoop; the Iggy singing eulogy was written by Hey Jude; the social media consultant was Montana Chickadee; the pall bearers were Sand Storm & Storm Claw; and the funeral …
Skunk Holler Racing
By Hey Jude, the Roving Reporter Every second Saturday at 10:00 a.m., folks gather at Skunk Hollow for these races and are aptly dubbed Skunk Holler, due to all the hollering and cheering of the spectators for their favorite racers. This roving reporter finally decided to attend for the first time, in mid Feb., and could not believe these little Nascars! …
1928 Ford Model A Coupe
By: Hey Jude The Roving Reporter strikes again…this time it’s the little grey & black coupe we have all seen running around the desert. I tracked it down to find owners, Bruce & Connie Isley, who take great pride in this little gem. They decided this year to tow it behind their motor home from Richland, WA (the Tri-Cities area …
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