We
moved from Jack and Judy's property on Monday, Feb 8th to
the Elks Club at Casa Grande. We have been here many times before but
it is a convenient place to stay, and cheap, while we visit Clyda's
cousin Rod and his wife Claralyn. We had dinner at their house Monday
night.
Tuesday
we bummed around Casa Grande and had dinner at Culvers which meant we
also had a frozen custard for dessert (Eat your heart out Budd and
Brenda). It was good.
On
Wednesday afternoon we moved to the old Pinal Fairgrounds 7 miles
east of Casa Grande for the 3 day gourd festival. We camped with
friends Jim and Michelle. Michelle is the “gourder” in the group.
I have done a few gourds but am no where in her class.
The
weather was perfect, warm and sunny. Evenings required only a light
shirt to ward off the chill. We camped right near the festival
grounds which was great as we could come and go as we pleased.
One
building contained all the “juried” gourds. Those submitted for
judging and another had booths for sellers.
Gourds supplied by Wertz farms.
Juried gourds
Story teller given as a prize (Clyda really wanted this but no luck)
There were food stands
between them and music on the stage throughout. We ate lunch from the
available food which was of a great variety and all very good. A very
enjoyable few days.
Today
we moved on to Willcox, AZ and the Elks Club. We are here to visit an
old Navy buddy of mine, JD. I made contact with JD through my other
buddy Gary in Oregon. JD will come by the RV tomorrow morning.
After
a few days here we will move on. Where? We don't know at this time.
We do plan to be home by the end of the month however.
