They play a recorded routine. The exercises are suitable for older bodies, but give a great relaxing stretch and a complete series of joint movements. After the pool time, we gather in the hot tub for a bit. Then I use the showers and dress for the day.
I get back to the rig about 10:45, by which time Craig has finished his breakfast and morning routines. On a couple of days I have found him just getting up, and on a couple of others he was outside washing windows. This has been a very easy-going time!
Temecula is about 14 miles away, and we have gone there several times to shop. We also went to an afternoon movie one day, and out for an excellent gourmet pizza on another.
One of the things I brought along on this adventure was my sewing machine. Just about the only thing I sew is pajamas for Craig. It is hard to believe it has been three years since I made him three new pair while he was working on repairs and painting the high, dangerous places outside our dining room windows. I set up my machine on the table so I could keep an eye on him.
I have taken advantage of the huge sewing room open to all here at Jojoba Hills.
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| Room for all, they made space for me to work too! |
My back no longer is happy about standing over a work table for hours on end, so I have gone over on three different days, cutting out one pair each time. The ladies who have their machines there and were working on a variety of projects were very welcoming and friendly. There is a sewing machine that anyone can use, or if I had wanted to bring in my own, there was a space for it. I have been doing the sewing in the Alfa. I find it quite easy to set up, and put away, so I can work for a few hours whenever I wish.
I'm in no great rush to get these finished, since although he picked out the fabric, the overall project is meant to be a Christmas present.
Temecula, CA, the nearest town, has a number of large chain groceries, including Albertson's and Ralph's, plus a Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Fresh and Easy, and Walmart.
We were happy to be able to buy some end-of-season heirloom tomatoes this week for one last go at our favorite meal of just tomatoes, cheese, lots of very fresh basil, and warm baked french bread, with a balsamic-and-caper dressing. A laptop and a glass of white wine is all that is needed for a super supper. :-)
Recently I saw a video about making perfect poached eggs by wrapping them in plastic before lowering them into boiling water:
1. drape plastic wrap like a liner in a cup or ramekin,
2. put a little oil in the plastic wrap,
3. crack egg into plastic,
4. tie off, and
5. boil about five minutes.
I have wanted to try it, so when we had a lazy Sunday last week I did.
It worked great, far less stressful than trying to poach them in just water the way I had learned in the past. I topped a toasted English muffin with some ham, chopped spinach, and Hollandaise sauce from a can, for a homemade Eggs Benedict.
Not exactly your typical camping breakfast!
Let's see. What else have we been up to?
Craig helped our friend Judy put together a new picnic table. Emma watched, and I took pictures. She treated us to a hamburger cookout the next day.
We also drove down to Escondido to see our grandson Dylan play in a San Diego Youth Symphony concert. It was a treat to be able to do a "family" thing.
Other than that we've just been pretty lazy, reading and watching TV. There are tons of things to do here at Jojoba, but since we are just visitors at this time, I don't want to start anything. We are thinking about getting on the waiting list for a membership, and if we do I am sure to join many groups next time we are here.
I will end this post with a glimpse at a very nice sunset.
Until next time!
I'm going to have to find that Trader Joe's. I've never been to one.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be able to just have some relaxing days. So much to do there at Jojoba.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect place.... Pretty much has all the needs (or desires) of about anyone. Very Nice!
ReplyDeleteThat's a park I would like to visit sometime. We should have stopped there when we were in California during the summer. By the way, Nick Russell (of Gypsy Journal fame), is there in the park, but in the hospital in Temecula for a couple of days. I don't know if you're familiar with him, but he is someone I would like to meet. Check it out on gypsyjournalrv.com.
ReplyDeleteMaking PJs! That's impressive. The tops are just as much work as a shirt. I used to sew and quilt, but the machines are in storage. I wonder if I'll ever get back to it.
ReplyDeleteIt seems I missed you when you first posted. I hope your days are still carefree! I would think that a break after all the travelling you have done would be good for the soul. Aquafit sounds terrific, and that sewing room is to die for! I hope Craig will model for us.
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