Mesquite campsite... desert vistas

[cdlaine]

Just returned from 8 days in the Coronado Forest / Catalina
mountains. Campsite snuggles up to base of the mountains, with
appropriate great views. Very enjoyable, crisp mornings, hoodie
sweater evenings, low 80's daytime. 2 days of gusty winds up
to 35-45 mph. Looking forward to a winter filled with desert
camping.

Some observations....

- cheers to the forumite that shared the coffee-cup-microwave
cake... two minor improvements.. handful of chocolate chips in
the base of the cup (almost creates icing when dump out cake),
and Baileys substituted for half of the water ... delicious.

-the 7qt. electric frying pan is an overwhelming success...
unfortunately, the Faberware lacks an off /on button... minor
issue but need to unplug to shut off.

-check the screws on your fan blades... lost one...probably on
the top of the slider... wobbly mess...unusable, and, finding
the appropriate replacement screw has proven frustrating.

-parked two wheels off the asphalt, corrective action requested
by the camp host...complied.

-one small scorpion located (prior to sting), little dude had
all kinds of attitude.... chose wisely in any item you bring
outside the fiver to inside the fiver.

-I still stink at backing up the fiver, but at least I'm
providing good humor to fellow campers... one couple turned
their chairs around to watch the show.

-Large group of Casita campers in the campsite.... As I'm over
6'1" I'm not sure I see one in my future, but they were very
cool looking "self-contained" units.

very nice campsite...

Charles




View out the bay window....

[cdlaine]

Just thought I'd share ..a daily visitor... checked
us out as much as we checked him out.

The red-headed Gila Woodpecker....this guy a bit of a
poser.

Charles

[cdlaine]

Lars....

Not so sure it matters... the cosmetics are different
but I think the bones are still the same. Not too much
I would do different.... sure wish I owned a small scale
cherry picker... would make roof care much easier. (and safer).

Charles

[lhenry8113]

Amazing how your A.F. looks so different from ours--5 years older. Lars

[cdlaine]

BTW,

Thought I'd share....

On the most recent Apple I-phone operating system
upgrade there is a Compass app that also contains
a nifty "level" app that color locks when "level" .
Used it upon parking... very accurate.

CHarles

[cdlaine]

RV,

man oh man...If I had to do it in the dark I'd be speaking
in tongues !

Turbo...

Yep, Javelina, coyote, and an efficient Red tail hawk stopped
by. and of course, our favorite.. the red-headed Gila woodpecker.
Thanks on the AF... it is nicely done.

Charles

[sjturbo]

P.S. Nice looking Arctic Fox!!

[sjturbo]

I'm thinking Catalina State Park? Very nice park. Great equestrian center where we used to ride before my back injury. Great hiking and mountain biking trails. May still need to watch for rattlesnakes though. We live about nine miles from it and will be spending Thanksgiving there. You got lucky with the temps. I usually stays hot until Halloween, but has cooled down this week. Ace Hardware may have the screw/bolt you need. They have a better selection than the HD or Lowes when it comes to unique. Enjoy your stay. Oh, bye the way larger critters are known to frequent the campground!

[RVUSA]

I still stink at backing up the fiver, but at least I'm
providing good humor to fellow campers... one couple turned
their chairs around to watch the show.

hahahaha I know what you mean. I have always had class A's and had to grab something fast between jobs 2 years ago. I still suk at backing it up. And wow, a night back up and I may as well get drunk first.