We are currently back in Wyoming for the summer, working for Brad and Joanne on their ranch. I’ve written about our summer job in the past, you can read more here: https://liv2rv.com/2024/06/30/our-summer-job/

So let’s get you caught up on the past several months in Yuma. We had a really good winter season, and the weather was pretty nice this year. Our friends Carol and Jim, who reside in Yuma year round, had a nice welcome back party for a bunch of us in October. Pool-side drinks and snacks, what more could you ask for!

We were back working two days a week in the golf pro shop at Westwind Golf and RV Resort. When we arrived, they were just closing the course for reseeding, which is common all over Arizona. The Bermuda Grass goes dormant, and they reseed with rye and bent grass for the winter. So the course was looking bleak when we arrived. This is the tee box on hole #1 (it’s a par 3 course).

After about 6 weeks, it started to look like a golf course again. Amazing what a little water and grass seed can do.

We had lots of special tournaments again this season. They are always on Saturdays, which is our work day, so we don’t get to play in them. But it’s fun helping out and watching the golfers. First up was the annual Toys for Tots golf tournament, which quickly fills up. There is a Marine Air Base in Yuma, and it’s nice to help them out with their annual Toys for Tots drive. Everyone that participates in the tournament donates a toy for the Marines. Everyone was very generous with their donations.

And the Marines were happy to pick up a large donation of toys.

Several of the players dressed for the Christmas holiday season!

Westwind has hosted a classic car show the past two seasons, and it’s always fun to look at the classic cars.

And then there was this custom painted pedal pusher car with a lift kit! Love it!

February brought us the annual Can-Am golf tournament, which everyone takes very seriously. The Canadians have won the past several years (except the Covid year, when they didn’t show up!). But this year, the Americans won. It was total strokes added up by all 36 Americans and 36 Canadians. But we do love our neighbors to the north!

Everyone shows their patriotic pride.

We had a great turnout for the tournament. Here is everyone going over the rules before the shotgun start.

And then there was the St Patrick’s Day tournament. The weather was good, and spirits were flowing, as everyone celebrated being Irish for a day.

Dan’s mom and dad came down for another season at Westwind this year, renting a park model to stay in for a couple months. Unfortunately, Stu ended up in the hospital here in Yuma for 9 days with some heart health issues. After he was released, Makena did her best trying to help with the rehab.

Stu has ended up in the hospital again, back in Wisconsin, for other health issues. Dans sister Linda and brother Gary have been extremely helpful with taking care of both his parents back home. Prayers are always appreciated for both Stu and Joan.

CHANGES ARE COMING

This is our twelfth year of full-time living in an RV. It seems like time has gone by in the blink of an eye. We still have so much to see and do. But we have made some changes in our accommodations. Stay tuned! I promise it won’t take so long to update the blog. We have more time on our hands now that we are back in Wyoming for the summer.

Finally, Yuma sunrises never get old. This is the perk of having to start work at 7:00 am

Quote for the day: “I’m thankful for every moment.” – Al Green