Becky had an annual physical exam scheduled with Dr. Gibula at the North County Clinic in Williams. It is nice to have a local facility available for routine medical issues. Becky's blood pressure has been high in the past year. A mild dose of lisinopril was added to her daily regime last year. Dr. Gibula decided to up the dose this year. He also ordered a full blood panel.
Arizona's license plate issuance is only one plate --- to be put on the back end of a vehicle. When Becky took off the two Texas plates, the front of the truck looked empty. She settled that by going on the internet and ordered a second plate. It arrived in the mail on Thursday. Can you say FUN!
When Becky arrived home from the last RV trip, the home alarm system was not working properly. She called Gary Gagna, owner of Aspen Security. Gary had helped with the alarm system a year ago. The alarm system was at least 15 years old and was not being monitored --- no connection to a security company if the home was breached. Over the phone, Gary had coached Becky to reset the alarm. When Becky and the dogs were away, the alarm had gone off. That it why it had some flashing lights. Not good! Becky asked Gary to install a communicator so that if the alarm ever got triggered, the security company would respond. Thank you, Gary!
Later that day, Becky took the truck to Jiffy Lube in Flagstaff. The dogs enjoyed the ride, too.
Becky's hair stylist, Shawna, has been talking about a Vision Board she made last year, after ending a bad relationship. Becky was familiar with the Vision Board concept. She had made one over twenty years ago --- after attending a Tony Robbins seminar. It is a board with photos and words --- usually collections of phrases and photos from magazines. As Becky remembered, it helped visualize positive things to focus on. So, Thursday afternoon, Becky created a Vision Board for her office area.
One of Becky's neighbors, Shaula Watson, is a member of the Flagstaff Master Chorale. Over the past six months, she has invited Becky to attend one of the concerts. Until now, Becky's schedule was not conducive to going. But, the next concert was Friday, and the calendar was open. Becky had a hair appointment that afternoon, arrived home to feed and walk the dogs, and was picked up at 5:30pm. Another neighbor, Jan, drove both Shaula and Becky to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, the concert venue.
Becky had not been to any Master Chorale concert in over 20 years. Richard had season tickets to the Los Angeles Master Chorale when Becky and Richard met in 1982. The Flagstaff Master Chorale put on a nice concert.
Shaula is a very personable individual. She has lived in the area for many years and seems to know everyone. So, after the concert, there were friends to greet.
Saturday was a reunion with Stephanie and Joe Hap. Every eight weeks, Joe has a check-up on his lymphoma cancer. He has been clean for at least six weeks. They live in Prescott and go to Flagstaff for the cancer follow-up. As it is, they pass through Williams on their way to and from Flagstaff. This time, Becky met up with Stephanie and Joe at Pine Country Restaurant for a late breakfast, early lunch.
Becky had not seen the Haps since early November. It was nice to visit and all enjoyed the "comfort food" of Pine Country Restaurant.
This time of year, Mt. Humphreys is snow capped. It is a beautiful sight to see as Becky and the dogs walk the neighborhood.
On Sunday, Becky went to the First Baptist Church service. She had been eyeing that church for at least a year. She had met the pastor's wife last year --- while walking the dogs in downtown Williams. Kelly had grown up with Dalmatians. Becky also liked the yard signs that came from the church and were posted all over town --- maintaining peace and protecting the right of religious freedom.
On Monday, Becky received a package from Tokyo, Japan. It was from Emi Kato --- a foreign exchange student who lived with Richard and his family in Hancock Park in the late 1970s. She had received Becky's Christmas card and learned of Richard's death. Emi wrote two beautiful notes and included a little zippered bag made from the cloth of her mother's kimono. How thoughtful!
On Monday morning, Becky made a quick trip to Flagstaff. She had an appointment with Dr. Rosales, a foot doctor. Becky had a very painful callous/corn between two toes. She tried "over the counter" remedies, but it just wasn't helping. Thank you, Dr. Rosales!
The dogs were due for their Bordatella shots. Kelsey and Libby got their shots from Veterinarian Dr. Jacoby in the lobby. They took Ramsey in back --- as he can be a challenge. Libby enjoyed some loving from staff member, Tracie!
Monday night was a big snow event. When Becky woke up in the morning, there was 13 inches of fresh snow. The first thing she did was shovel a passage way from the doggy door to the back porch. The dogs needed a way out that was more enticing than over a foot of snow! The snow was beautiful and the trees were full of the fluffy white stuff. Becky took a photo of the front of her yard from just outside the front door.
The second thing Becky did was deal with the DirecTV satellite that was buried on the roof. Last year, she and Richard used a hose, a ladder, and a jet spray to melt the snow.
Mission accomplished! The satellite was communicating again. President Trump was giving his semi "State of the Union" speech to joint congress and Becky wanted to be able to see it on television.
The third priority was to clear the driveway of snow. Becky did one column by shovel. She had hoped to not need the snow blower. But, the snow was too deep. So, she fed the snow blower with gasoline and away the snow went.
On Tuesday, Becky's sister, Wendy, and her husband, Kai, headed off to New Zealand and Australia for 27 days. Wendy texted this photo from their plane at LAX.
Wednesday morning, the sky was blue and the snow started to melt. Mt Humphreys is always so beautiful. Can't get enough of that mountain!
Becky dropped by Camping World on Thursday. She wanted an update on the travel trailer warranty work. The air conditioner is in, but they are still waiting on the three-step stairway and some other items. The stairway is additional. Becky accidentally hit the bedroom stairway against a concrete pad and it got bent. Unfortunately, it could not be fixed. So, a new one is coming!
Friday morning, Becky dropped the dogs off at Cinder Hills Kennel for three nights. They always enjoy staying there!
Becky drove down to Scottsdale --- a stop on the way to Tucson. She spent the night at Gwen Pike's home. Gwen was one of Richard's former clients and is a dear friend. A delight was also meeting Gwen's new poodle rescue dog, Skipper. What a cutie!
After a nice walk in the neighborhood, Gwen and Becky headed over to a local Mexican restaurant, La Fonda Del Sol. Can you say delicious food and a large margarita?!?
In the morning, Becky thanked Gwen for her hospitality, packed up the overnight bag, and headed to Wildflower Restaurant --- also in Scottsdale. There, she met up with a former Grand Canyon colleague, Laura Dillon. Becky had not seen Laura for several years. It was a nice visit!
After breakfast, Becky bid farewell to Laura and drove another 140 miles to Voyager RV Resort & Hotel. Becky originally had booked an RV site for a week, but with the trailer repairs, she ended up getting a room at the hotel. Becky was in Tucson to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of wonderful friends Sandra and Ed Smith. Becky knows Sandra and Ed through Thousand Trails RV Park membership and Pickleball.
Sandra and Ed hosted a cocktail party at 6pm, in the Catalina Room at Voyager. There were about 60 guests celebrating the occasion. Then, at about 7:30pm, the cocktail party ended and many of the guests adjourned to the Voyager Ballroom for a live band.
Sandra and Ed had three tables of ten set up near the band. Becky had not danced to '50s, '60s, and '70s music for many years. It was a fun evening.
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