March 8, Day 11...Bill's Birthday!

Well, better catch up with stuff...first time on a decent wifi for a few days. We made it to Sacramento and stayed in a very 'seedy' neighbourhood. Didn't of course know that at the time but it was a nerve wracking sleep..(which we didn't get much of). Then once more headed in the rain to Bakersfield where we changed it up and stayed at the Marriott and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Steve and Lori picked us up and we had a great dinner at the Black Angus. Got up early yesturday and headed to Lake Havasu. Again in the rain. We have had rain every day from home and even into the Mojave Desert. That's a first and we thought it was hailing for a sec until we realized that the wind was blowing rocks at us. Oh Brother...will we ever see the sun! Yes we did! When we were driving to havasu we thought why not just beetle on through to our first lengthy destination at Black Meadow Landing. They had our place available for an extra night so arrived here late afternoon and surprised Gaye and Graeme. Had a great dinner with them and off to bed early....still catching up on all the lack of sleep. Bed not too bad actually. This place (a park model of undetermined vintage) reminds me so much of my very first 'home away from home' when i was 18! Right down to the peeling wallpaper, torn pressboard and flopping curtains...but you know, it is fun and funky and we are enjoying it. No tv or radio, but i have now hooked up to the internet and that also is an experience, but at least it works....and thank goodness for Gaye's tv as i will be able to catch up with my American Idol (yuk as Bill says!) and all those other fun shows that us girls like!
Bill is having a wonderful birthday so far. His only wish was to finally relax from driving and stuff and sun himself. So ... he is getting a lot of 'rays' right now. If i can get the picture uploaded, he has made himself a very comfy bed on the picnic table and tempted to let 'Bob' join him as he has been holed up in my briefcase for far too long! Well, Haappy Birthdddaaay to my honey and will check in after the surprise party Gaye has planned for tonight!
Have a nice day to all my friends in the rain as we have finally done something right and found the sun....