Friday, November 11, 2011

Friday 11th November 2011…………..11/11/11

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Thank you to all the families all over the world for your supreme sacrifices!!!!!!!!!

I have always worn a poppy and I have one on the dasher of Ramona and wore it with pride today!!!

Drove just over 100 miles today and now back in the State of

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and came to this little town

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where the Church’s book gives this write up!!

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The entrance to the park!!

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Well here I am

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Really the park has not progressed since the report above…no showers, no water there is a bathroom and power and good Internet although I cannot post the blog….all the swimming facilities are closed and as usual I am the only RV…cost for one night 220 pesos.  It is gated and safe!!!

I got Bonita ready for a tour of the area

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It is a delightful little town!!

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I saw this sign

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and I am badly in need of a cut so in I went and there was a small communication problem because the first stroke of the trimmer and …………..just call me GIJOELESLIE!!!!!

My hair has never been this short since I had 3 haircuts in one day on basic training in the Police Force in 1964!!!!!

It only cost me 4 0pesos and as they say it will grow back but for all those many female readers that I have that go to bed at night thinking of stroking their fingers through my hair…I am so sorry.   I write good fiction don’t I???

 

READY????

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Anyone and I mean anyone makes any comments and you will automatically banned from the blog for a whole day!!!!!!!!

I continued my ride and found the reservoir

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nov11 027The X is where I am going to try and ride up to!!

nov11 029This X is where the RV park is located.

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The road across the top of the reservoir..

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After a few tries I did find the trail to the top!!!

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nov11 039There was no plaque to indicate who this soldier was.

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Great views from the summit!!

nov11 041The lighthouse at the park is just about in the middle of this photo!!

nov11 052Back at home it was time for serious reading, eating, drinking and sunbathing!!!!!

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Just sitting in my chair saw this little guy I love my little camera point and shoot by the way this is no ordinary bird it is a very rare lesser freckled ridged red bird!!!!!

Settled in for the night enjoyed BBQ hot dogs, had a shower and now movie and thinking about tomorrow the end of my journey….the girls and everything should be in SMA Saturday afternoon…blessings to you all!!!

Map picture

4 comments:

Elaine said...

Your cut reminds me of one my husband got in Mexico a few years ago. Bloody "loverly" isn't it?
Elaine in Saltair

Paula and Jerry said...

Les, the hair is simply spot on!!! I shall have the clippers ready for you in January. :o)
Very much looking forward to the next blog with pics of your girls! It is sure to be a very happy reunion for all. Wishing you safe travels to SMA. Salud!

mexicokid said...

still not used to looking in the mirror and seeing someone else I feel a bit like Samson....girlies tomorrow cannot wait ,,,Les

Croft said...

It looks much like the cut I got in Georgia last winter! We could be twins!

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