Go West Young Man 2012

After 2 weeks in Quartzite, its time to move west into California’s Imperial Valley where we will make final preparations for Chapter 8’s Mexican Connection trip to San Felipe, Mexico. We will be staying at the Imperial Valley Expo Fair Ground.

The temperature extremes have been weird this year out here.  Low 30’s at night have frozen the water hose in Texas and daytime highs in the high 70 are common here.  We’re not suffering too much, it’s a dry heat :-0 

The group on the right are being lectured on the travel routine and requirements of Mexican travel. The big point being No Weapons or ammunition and No Drugs,  The penalties for possession are Draconian and the U.S. Government will turn a deaf ear to your request for assistance.

Quartzite hosts several HUGE shows in their giant tent each season.  This week the RV & Camping show will end after 2 a week run.  There have been hundreds of vendors selling every thing from million dollar motorhomes to LED light bulbs. 

 

We splurged yesterday and bought 2 large LED fixtures for our living area and over the sofa.  They use 1/10 the power of the lights we are replacing and do a better job.  This was after I paid my $5 premium to GMAC for Mexican Coverage on our 5th wheel.  Sadly, they will not cover the truck.  We also must purchase Mexican liability {From a Mexican Company!}, this will cost about $15.day.

Also at the outdoor flea market is Beer Bellies Adult Daycare where one can take on needed hydration and food while listening to the fellow on the acoustic guitar sing ‘I Wish I Could Kiss My Horse’ type songs.  Can your lunchtime compete with that?

 

And you thought the Hippies all went home during the 70’s!

We got back to Boomerville in time for the Desert Pot Luck.  Anne-Marie made frosted pumpkin bars, which disappeared so no picture, I did get a shot of the Sour Babies marinating in Vodka!

Antlers and hides, you can find anything here….