The Ruckers in Arizona

Reid & Debbie arrived in our area yesterday.  We went to their park last night and the four of us went to dinner at the Sundance Restaurant right outside their park.  We then went back to their campsite to visit some more & play with Lady & Molly.  Today we met them for lunch at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant and then went to their place this evening to visit and (sadly) say our goodbyes.  We really enjoyed seeing them and look forward to the next time we meet up with them.

The Superstition Mountains on Friday afternoon.  The shadows
were different than we've seen before.
 

 

Another section of the Superstition Mountains on Friday.

 

Reid at their campsite.

Good Golly, Miss Molly!

The Superstition Mountains on Saturday.
Notice the difference...

Another view of the Superstition Mountains on Saturday.

 
The Welcoming Committee at the Ruckers.  Lady
& Molly were sooooo excited because they knew
Aunt Nancy had more Beggin Strips for them.

Molly & Reid's best side.  :-)

Debbie & Molly. 

Roosevelt Lake & Dam, AZ

Today was our 34th Anniversary and we drove up to Roosevelt Lake & Dam. It was a beautiful day (in the 80's) and the scenery was fantastic. We took a new route there because the first time we tried to go there a few years ago, we left from Tortilla Flat and didn't get very far before Bob turned around. The road was dirt, narrow and very winding. So, today we took an alternate route that some friends told us about and although it was longer, it was nice paved roads. After we arrived at Roosevelt Lake, we went to the Visitor's Center and Bob spoke with a lady there and for some reason, he decided to take that 22 mile dirt road back to Tortilla Flat and then Mesa. I thought somebody kidnapped my hubby! We had to pull over several times to let vehicles coming the other way get through. It was shorter, but took much longer. And then Bob kept saying, "This is FUN"! WTH??? I swear, I don't know what has gotten into him.  

Roosevelt Lake near the Dam
 

A saguaro cactus on the right and
a saguaro skeleton on the left at
the Roosevelt Dam & Lake Visitor's Center
 

A bridge near the dam












The back side of the dam








The front of the dam

Canyon Lake on the way back to Mesa.

Veteran's Charity Chili Supper at Mesa Regal RV Resort

Tonight was the annual Veteran's Club Charity Chili Supper and the guest speaker was Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County Sheriff.  He was such an entertaining and interesting speaker!  He is certainly a no-nonsense sheriff and while he may be controversial, he certainly has implemented some great programs.  Every county in this country should have a Sheriff Joe!



Sheriff Joe delivering his speech




Sheriff Joe's attractive wife, Ava

Sheriff Joe had to take an important call
just as Bob was about to meet him, so
we settled for this picture.

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Last night we went to the Fort McDowell Casino and Bob put $20.00 in a Wheel of Fortune $1.00 machine.  His first turn ($3.00) he hit a "SPIN" and won $1,000.00!!!  :-)  It was fantastic!!!  I lost $70.00, so WE came out way ahead.  :-)  It was my idea to go to the casino and I'm glad I suggested it.  Bob has been having good luck all week, so we're hoping he hits the Megamillions lottery next. 

Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction 2013

Bob went to the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale on Thursday with our friend John and two other guys from the park. This is the second year he's gone to Barrett-Jackson.  He had a great time and came home with a few souvenirs...no vehicles.  :-)

 

"Old Skull" Mustang

Hood of "Old Skull"

 Another old Mustang

 I LOVE this paint job!

This is George W's F150 King Ranch from his

ranch in Crawford, TX

My Daddy said, "Son, you're gonna drive me to

drinkin' if you don't stop driving that

 Hot Rod Lincoln"!

The original Batmobile

Sweet!

A matched set

Yet another 'Stang

Some major Pony Power!

 

South Mountain - Phoenix, AZ

We spent this afternoon at South Mountain in Phoenix.  I heard about it on the news the other night and we decided to check it out.  It's only a little over 2,300 ft., but the road going up to it is really curvy and narrow.  Bob was a real trooper and drove just fine.  :-)  The views from the top were great, although it would have been better if it wasn't an overcast day.

 

 

Dobbins Lookout near the top of South Mountain

Downtown Phoenix from Dobbins Lookout

A golf course from Dobbins Lookout

An old stone building at Dobbins Lookout

I think this is Mesa-Gateway Airport from Dobbins Lookout

Rock formations on the mountain

TV antennas near the top

 

Saguaro cactus on the moutain

I saw this bird and had to catch it on the fly (pun

intended) because there was a car behind us.  Not

sure if it's a golden eagle or what it is.

Downtown Phoenix as we descended the mountain

Would this be partly sunny or partly cloudy?  :-)

Downtown Phoenix

Scorpion Gulch, near the entrance to the mountain