The drive to Scottsdale, AZ from Indio, CA was beautiful. The wild flowers along the road were all in bloom. Even the cactus was blooming.
We found a place to park the RV that was only 2 miles from where Jeff and Kirsten were staying. It is called West World, and is actually a big facility built to stable and show horses.
There were numerous lots designated for RV’s. We had 50 amp service and water at the sight and the dump was right around the corner. The fee for camping is $22.00 per night plus tax, so ended up being $24.68 a night. Not bad for being right in Scottsdale. There were not many other RV’s where we parked. During the end of the week and the weekend there was a Miniature Horse Show going on, and we could hear the loud speakers announcing the events.
The first evening we all got together at Jeff and Kirsten’s condo. Kirsten’s Mom, Chris and her husband John, Frank and I, Jeff and Kirsten—all enjoyed a nice steak dinner cooked on the Bar-B-Que by Jeff. Yummy!
Kirsten had balloons and beer in the room when they arrived.
Check out the label on the beer that Kirsten had delivered for Jeff.
Our first ball game. We were second row from the field, right along the first base line. Very nice.
Mid week and the stands are not crowded, so we had great views. The White Sox played the Diamond Backs. The Sox won.
We checked out old town Scottsdale, before we went to our next game, which was a night game. This time we were second row from the field on the third base line.
The four guys in front of us were a hoot. They were better than the game. We were watching the Giants and the A’s. The Giants won.
The view was great and it wasn’t that cold. It was really a fun game.
MARCH 27, 2010 (DIXIE’S BIRTHDAY)
Today is March 27. Dixie’s 66th birthday. My only wish was to have Mexican dinner. We arrived late. The other four had a few drinks before we arrived. They were having fun! They sang happy birthday song three times.
I had to catch up—it is my birthday so I had two Margaritas! Frank had to drive home. I tried to ride the burro home, but it wouldn’t go!
Even Jeff tried to get it moving. No luck. Kirsten is holding him on so the burro doesn’t buck him off!
Ah, Jeff’s 50th birthday has arrived. We all go to a A’s and Rockies game at 1:00 in the afternoon. Sun is out, slight breeze to keep us cool and plenty of cold drinks. It couldn’t have been a better day, or game. Neither team won. It was a tie! They don’t play extra innings in Spring Training. (I didn’t know that.)
MARCH 28, 2010 (JEFF’S 50th BIRTHDAY)
Off to Rustler’s Rooste Steak House. We entered via the slide. (According to the ledgend this was the way to escape to the horses if the "law" got too close.) Jeff went after us, so we could take his picture!
Check out the “long horns” (and the cheaters on his eyes). This place was once a hideout for the rustlers that used to steal cattle and sell to the restaurants in town. At least that is the story on the menu.
While we are waiting for our dinner, we were entertained by a guy doing magic tricks and then the balloon man came by. Kirsten got a nice wrist corsage.
But, Jeff got a big balloon cowboy hat!
What a great week it has been, and so much fun celebrating Jeff’s birthday with all the baseball games, dinners and sight seeing.
