Casa Grande, Arizona: The Joys of Water Volleyball

Today was my first day back at the pool. And of course I had to play Water Volleyball from 2-4.

Wow! What a great time. What is it about this game that I enjoy so much? Could it be the fact that one team can hit the ball an unlimited # of times as long as the ball goes back over the net to the other side? Could it be that fact that the same person can hit it multiple times without the need to alternate? Could it be that the game is just an excuse to splash and play in the pool, all the while enjoying the warm Arizona sunshine?

I'm not sure however I do really enjoy this game. I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open, my arms ache, my legs are a little wobbly, my back is sore, and I got a little too much sun on my face -- God I feel great. Can't wait until tomorrow at 2 pm when I get the chance to do it all over again.

MLA & I went and looked at bicycles this morning -- sure would be nice to have a couple of bikes to get around the campground. Not sure if we can find a way to take them with us so we might buy now and sell them in a couple of months. On the way out we found several trees with lemons and oranges on them. Very cool - of course I had to tell MLA those lemons and oranges belonged to the lot owners, not to anyone just passing by.

And of course, while we were out MLA found the local library AND had me find the women's center , which was hosting a "Bag Sale" for books. They give you a plastic grocery bag and tell you to fill it up. Cost per bag: $3.

MLA put so many books in her bag I thought we would have to put wheels on her bag it was so heavy. I too had a pretty heavy bag; there were just so many great books. I was so embarrassed with how many books MLA put in her bag I gave the ladies an extra $4. Still, we probably picked up 30 books or more for $10. Can't beat that.

Of course the requirement is for MLA & I to read all of these books in the next two months before we leave. It's OK to have them in the RV while we are parked however once I fire up the diesel for us to start travelling again, all these books must go.

Won't be easy given all of the activities here at Palm Creek Resort plus the many parks, trails and historic sites around Casa Grande.

And I may have MLA talked into a three day rafting trip on the Colorado River in late March. No way she'll agree to a 1-3 week rafting trip so this is my next best bet. Rafting through the Grand Canyon however you stay in a Inn each night plus a helicopter ride out of the canyon. And a trip over to the new "Sky Walk" attraction. That's where a glass deck makes a giant loop out over the Grand Canyon, allowing you to look down to the canyon floor over 4000 feet below.

Where else are you going to find a Grand Canyon Rafting trip where you get to spend the night in a soft, warm, and comfortable bed. I'd rather camp under the stars on a sandy beach however MLA has already vetoed that idea.

I'll let you know if I'm successful in getting her to go on this trip.

See Ya!