Joan on the Road

The California Elks (BPOE) held their 30th Anniversary Rally here at our park for three days. All of the activities were geared to raise money for crippled children. So on Saturday we ventured out in the heat....I mean hot heat....to see what all was being offered.

There were several booths outside covered by sunshades but the sellers were pretty anxious for the whole thing to be over. I did find a craft booth with discounted items and bought Evan a Christmas tree Advent calendar. Very cute, with little pockets to put something in and to hold the counter for the days. We also picked up several paperbacks at a dollar each and then lined up for tacos and sausage sandwiches. The taco was really quite good. We took all the food home and ate in the comfort of our AC house :)

Yesterday I treated my girls to a movie and ice cream. What did we see? Mamma Mia of course! I still have not had my fill of that movie and am ready to go again. Everyone enjoyed it but probably not as much as me :) I suggested we do a girls day out each month I"m here so I'll have to see what I can dig up to do.

We've been biking around the park every morning and then sitting outside with our tea. Yesterday we set up a little outdoor seating area by the shrubs in the back of our space. We realized that it is shady there most of the day and often has a nice breeze. So this morning we ate breakfast out there. I think I'll add some flower pots...settle in for a few months :) Then as soon as it cools off we'll get some firewood for out little firepit! Just like camping :)