A quick trip to Desert Shores in Indio to check on our place. (Stop 9) Much better weather now that Fall is here and we had a full moon too. View of the full moon from the back patio below.
New trees going into the front yard. That’s Arnold climbing the tree below.
One of the two pickleball courts at our Indio resort.
From Indio we went to Mesa Arizona for a memorial service for Gary’s mom.
We stayed in Mesa at Monte Vista, a 55 and over resort. (Stop 10) I would rate this place a 9. They have nicely paved RV lots as well as park model homes. The place is gated, has security guards and is usually quiet. There are 12 fairly new pickleball courts, multiple tennis courts, a softball field, several pools and a lot more.
Meeting NEW friends on the pickleball courts in Mesa. Below is Neil & Jane from Victoria, BC
To visiting with OLD friends from NYC that we have known for over 50 years.
Its been 5 years since we have seen Ron & Natalie and lucky for us they just happened to be in town visiting a relative. We had a great meal at at Coopers Hawk Winery.
I highly recommend the “crispy brussels sprouts” made with cashews, mint, sweet chili, and sesame-sriracha aioli
Several of us attended a pleasant memorial service for Gary’s Mother who recently passed away. The service in nearby Chandler was led by our sister Terri.
Three of the 5 siblings below that were able to attend. Another brother and sister were unable to make it.
The 10 RV stops are done and now we are headed by car to Carlsbad, California for a few weeks and then back in plenty of time for the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Some of the biggest names in pickleball will be competing such as Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Riley Newman and Simone Jardin just to name a few. This years prize purse for the Pro division will be $150,000.
In recent weeks, Major League Pickleball has signed on a number of big-name athlete owners, who have bought teams including basketball legend Lebron James and NFL stars Tom Brady and Drew Brees as well as six-time tennis Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters. Pickleball has exploded in popularity during the pandemic and an increasing number of athletes and entrepreneurs are looking to get in on the action.
Soooo looking forward to seeing you soon💕
So great to see these pictures. Please accept our condolences on the death of your mother. I remember your stories and many ways you cared for her.