DURANGO RV RESORT

This is Durango RV Resort where we are currently employed. It is a beautiful place to work and to stay. The staff here are very nice and very understanding of the time we have had to take off. So, thank you to Bill, Donna, Bob and Micki.

We recently received an email from our Son Michael. He is in Mambai, India, formerly known as Bombay. He is there to help coordinate security against terrorism for the hotel Taj Mahal. This is the hotel is the one that was held by terrorists not long ago. He said the traffic is crazy and it seems there is no rhyme or reason to the way they drive. He also said the food is great. He has lost 10 lbs though. Please pray for his safe return.

There is always things going on at my Mom's house. We have spent alot of time there. The county now requires that someone is with them 24My sister made it out from MO. to help out. David and I are very grateful to her. My Mom's husband, Jim has family but none of them would come and help out. They are upset at him because he changed his will when he and my Mom got married, even though nothing was changed pertaining to them. They told me they would wait until he dies to come here and only for the purpose of contesting his will. Nice kids, huh?

Our daughter Michelle and her husband Raymond just purchased a house. It is their first one and they are really excited about it. They will be moving in this week. Congratulations, Michelle and Raymond.

The weather here in Red Bluff has been very cold. It is snowing just up the road. There is alot to see here but it will have to wait until the weather is better. David has a pretty bad cold so we will have to wait until he is better. We hope everyone is doing well and encourage your emails to let us know what is going on in your life.

Still fairly happy campers

David and Carol

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OK, I'm sorry for not getting a post out in all this time. We have been here (Red Bluff) off and on for a few weeks. First we had to leave for the little surgery thing and then we have been caring for my Mom and her husband off and on. Jim, my Moms husband, has had prostrate cancer and now has bladder cancer. He has had to be on a catheter all this time so someone had to be there to drain the bag, give meds, and help him around. My Mom on the other hand is very healthy. Her main problem is dementia. This causes a problem with her trying to help with Jim which turns out to be more of a hinderence. She tries to give him meds that he shouldn't have and tries to drain his cateter bag. She also wakes him up all night long to check on him. So neither one of them are getting enough sleep and in turn neither are we.

We were made aware that the county did not believe they could take care of themselves. We were also determined to keep them together, in their home. That requires 24/7 care. The adult protective services came out to make sure they were being cared for. I think we passed their test. Jim's family have not been around. We have asked them to come but they say they are all too busy. We have nurses coming, nurses aides coming and a group of people from the county. It is very stressful to know you are being watched and judged.

So, we have been working three days a week (finding people to fill in at my mom's) and then going to my Mom's for the other four. My sister finally flew in from MO this last week. We spent some time filling her in on what to do and going to Dr. appts. These all have to be in a taxi cab because neither my Mom or Jim can get in our truck.

Anyway, we have been pretty busy so forgive me for not posting. We got back here last night and will be going to work in about an hour. Thank you to all for reading this little bit of drivel.
By the way, CONGRATULATIONS to our friend Paula....Arnold was finally approved to come to the US and be with his wife, Paula.

We are now kind of Happy Campers
David and Carol

Hello to All,
I still haven't gotten any pictures put on here but I will soon. We are still at home right now. Carol had a little surgery but will be up and running in no time. It has been great to see the Grandsons and spend some time with them. David was able to see alot of his work buddies and get some things done around the house. Carol will get her stitches out on Friday and hopefully we will be able to get back to Red Bluff.

The weather has been great while we have been here. Today it is supposed to be 79 degrees. Molly has a good time being home and she loves being around the boys.

So, until I get the pics done, this will be it for the
Happy Campers,
David and Carol

Good Morning to All,

We are now in red Bluff and started with our training yesterday. Everytime we get someplace new, our first task is check out the area. Yesterday we went to a town called Anderson. It is about 20 miles from here but they have outlets and a Super Walmart(sorry Anna, but we love it). Anytime I can do one stop shopping is a good time for me. This morning I went over to the lodge for awhile and read. It is a beautiful room with a huge fireplace and leather furniture. Very quiet there and perfect for reading.

David has gone out to spend the day metal detecting. He took Molly with him, I guess so she could get out a bit. I'm going to start practicing the reservation system they have here so I won't feel like a complete idiot (just a minor idiot) when it comes time to actually work the reservation desk.

Hope all is well with everyone. We do miss home but are still anxious to travel and see new things.

Happy Campers,
David and Carol

OUR NEW HOME

We have now arrived at our new home. We are in Red Bluff, CA which is in Northern Calif. It only took us 2 hours to get here from Sacramento. It is such a pretty RV Resort and we have a very nice spot on the end. The only drawback I can see may be the freeway noise but that is no big deal to me. We have Internet, cable, free propane and free laundry so that makes up for the freeway noise. The river is on the other side of the resort with lots of walking and bike paths....I know you are trying to picture me riding a bike...don't even try. David is the bike person in the family. He rides with Molly running alongside. While he is getting all this exercise, I am drinking my coffee, reading and smoking, no bike for me. I would fall and break something.



Yesterday was our oldest Grand daughters birthday. Allison is now 20 years old. It is hard to believe she is that old, time goes by fast. While in Sacramento we were able to do alot of family visiting. I got to spend alot of time with my Mom.



The sun is shining right now. It is a nice change from Sacramento. I really feel better when the sun is out. I hope I hear from some of you and hope your New Year started out good.



Happy camping,

David and Carol

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Greetings to all and Happy New Year

David calls this my 'Q-Tip' look. It has been so cold here in Sacramento that a couple of days have been warmer in the mountains with the snow. We did see a little sun yesterday but for the most part it has been foggy. The whole Sacramento-San Juaquin valley is known for it's fog. I have seen it go 90 days in Sacramento without any sun.

We are looking forward to the New Year and hope to be able to travel as much as possible. We do know that we will be in Red Bluff for the next few months and then who knows. We have thought about maybe Alaska, east coast, or Mexico. Of course I still want to see Mt Rushmore.

We will be spending the evening at our Daughter Michelle's tonight with their family and my Sister Lenette and her Husband. We hardly ever make it to midnight so figure we will celebrate the east coast New Year. Tomorrow we will go to my Mom's to spend the day with her.

I make no New Years resolutions because I just can't stick to anything. So all I can say is that I hope each one of you have a safe New Years celebration and that the new year treats all with kindness and health.

Happy Campers

David and Carol

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Even Molly has Holiday Spirit



















David's Sister Mary and her husband Steve















David, Mary, and all the Nephews















David, Steve and our Granddaughter Allison















Carol's Mom

It has been a wonderful Christmas for us. We were very fortunate this year to be able to spend so much time with family. We are still in Sacramento so we have been able to spend some quality time with everyone.

Christmas Eve we went to David's Sister's. Mary and Steve have a very nice home in Folsom. Of course it was raining. Our Granddaughter, Allison went with us. Mary had invited family and friends for food and drink and so we ate and drank. David's nephews all came by with their families. He has not seen them in about 20 years so it was very special to him. As you can see by the pictures, David is the runt of the family. They have all grown up to be such nice men, have very nice and pretty wives and children. It was really the highlight of this Christmas for David and I think for his Sister also. All of this family rarely sees each other so it was very special. Thank you to Mary and Steve for having us and for making this time of year what it was meant to be.

On Christmas day we went to Carol's Mom's house where another special gathering was underway. Carol's Sister, Lenette and Husband Todd were here from Missouri and they brought Carol's Great Nephew, Kirk from Kansas with them. Our Daughter Michelle and her family were there and Carol's Nephew Eric, his Wife Christina and their little girl were there. Not only was it a great day for us but it was a wonderful time for Carol's Mom who had not seen her Great Grandson for about 7 years. Of course we ate and drank again. It was good for Carol's Mom to have 2 of her children and spouses, 2 grandchildren and spouses and 5 Great Grandchildren.

We have been able to do alot of things while we have been in Sacramento. Carol has been able to spend some time alone with Michelle and enjoyed every minute of it.

We will be here until Jan. 6th when we will be leaving and going to Red Bluff, CA. We took the job there at an RV Resort and will be there for at least 3 months. It is only 2 hours away from Sacramento, close to Shasta and MT Lassen and only 6 hours from Carol's Brother, Charlie and 6 hours from Paso Robles.

We hope everyone has had a great Holiday and pray for all to have a wonderful New Year.

With Love, David and Carol

Happy Campers