A Whirlwind of Activity

We've been pretty busy 'relaxing' and socializing since our arrival in Desert Hot Springs. As a guest of June Malchoff's until the 1st of December, one quickly adjusts to living with her bubbling personality and her abundance of generosity. Char and Charlotte joined us for dinner the night of our arrival.

June 'E' in the kitchen building our dinner salad.

It sure felt good to be back and be so warmly welcomed. Day one: Owen and I unpacked, washed vehicles and cleaned our 'clubs'.

Day two: 1st round of golf in a year and a much needed hot tub in the evening. Day three: A small dinner party for 6 to celebrate our return. Day four: Off we went to the La Quinta Blues and Brews festival. An event we attended in 2009 and couldn't miss the chance to go again. The Blues - it was fabulous. I think my favorite was Candye Kane (I came home with 2 of her albums) but all the groups were good. 30 different beers to try!

Hundreds of people come out for the LaQuinta Blues Festival.

Owen and George Grafton enjoying the show. A couple of good looking guys.

Candye Kane - tells it like it is.

We were double dipping that day because the next stop was the Happy Wanderer RV Home Park to see Sue and Joe. Sue parents live in the park and we were there to visit, attend the Chili Cook-Off and hear Joe Stanton play in the desert. It was tons of fun. We will not forget the ride home with the 5 of us in the car on Dillion Road - squealing through the roller coaster waves and listening to June make up lyrics to a few new songs for Joe. He did not invite her to co-write for a new album. No surprise.

Joe Stanton playing the Happy Wanderer RV Park

Willie, Hilde, Sue and Joe at the Happy Wanderer Chili Cook Off

Day five: Next morning included a quick shopping trip to K-mart (an experience Joe would probably preferred to have not endured - he is such a good sport), and decorating for June's 'The Canadians Are Back' party. 52+ Hidden Springs Country Club guests spent the afternoon entertained by Joe and a Trivia game with both Canadian and American trivia. The teams were mixed with Yanks and Canucks and a good time was had by all.

Joe, Sue, Nadine, June and Owen - the Canucks of #245 Wisteria Lane