April in Arizona

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

In the last Resort newsletter, there was a cartoon picturing a line of RVs leaving the park and one RV left with 2 people sitting outside. The caption was "There goes the neighborhood!" It has been like that around here lately. Don't tell anyone, but I do enjoy the solitude. Am I a hermit or what?

Desert evenings are so beautiful... after a warm day, when we have been buttoned up against the sun, evening comes and the shades go up and the door opens and the sunset is so incredible. It has been a tad warmish lately- 89 yesterday, I think, but it doesn't feel "that" uncomfortable as the humidity is only about 14%. Being "in" the sun is uncomfortable... early morning is the time to be out and about. And it is only April! I can barely imagine July.

I'm going to look at the books and maps for adventures in New Mexico. 'Tis time.

Friday, April 4, 2003

I am supposed to be working on income tax filing but am procrastinating as much as possible. My annual "leave it to the last minute" scenario.

Well, Will's computer got sick and quit working on Wednesday. It had been acting badly so he tried to defrag the hard drive and back up his files. During the back up, it just quit. We took it to the doctor, er I mean computer repair guy yesterday. He's hoping it will be fixed by tonight.

In our "closing the barn door" wisdom, we decided to buy a used PC as a backup machine. Will can get around on my machine but it is awkward for him to really work on it.

Yesterday, because the computer repair shop was not in biking distance, we unhooked Dancer and drove over. We also spent the afternoon doing errands, including getting Dancer's oil changed.

Will can't figure out what to do with himself without his computer. He did wash Dancer this morning, removing many layers of concrete-like dust.

Saturday, April 5, 2003

Computer may not be back yet today. This could get grim.

Will has never been one to really "relax" unless he is veg-ing in front of the TV in the evening. When I have prompted him in the past to "find a hobby" he always says that work is his hobby. Yesterday he discovered the joys of relaxing on the patio with beer and book in hand. It was tough going at first but he came through like a champ. I am so proud of him!

Sunday, April 6, 2003

Will's article this week in Possibilities was entitled:"When a Business Computer Dies". He says he has put a RIP sign on his machine. Ordering a new one today. I am missing my machine (he's needed it for tech support much of the time) so will be very happy when he gets a new one. Ya don't realize how dependant ya can get on the silly things.

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

Will has been watching out the window today like a kid watching for Santa.... waiting for his computer to be delivered. As a matter of fact the FedEx guy just drove up. Picture a happy William. This has been a tough week!

Thursday, April 10, 2003

A song has been rolling in my mind this week. I suspect it is a subconsious message. Was having a hard time recalling all the lyrics, however, so turned to the Information Highway:

YOU CAN'T ROLLERSKATE IN A BUFFALO HERD
Roger Miller

You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

You can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
You can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
You can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All you gotta do, is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down, do it, do it, do it

Well you can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
You can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
You can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

You can't change film with a kid on your back
You can't change film with a kid on your back
You can't change film with a kid on your back
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

You can't drive around with a tiger in your car
You can't drive around with a tiger in your car
You can't drive around with a tiger in your car
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All you gotta do, is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down, do it, do it, do it

Well you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

You can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
You can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
You can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd...