Saturday errands
Indio, California: I know all of you at
home are suffering from more snow. Snow is fun the first day or two... but
after a week, that lovely Oregon rain would be welcome. Must be putting a
cramp on holiday shopping and I suppose many holiday parties have been
cancelled altogether. So sorry.
We had a quiet morning, but headed out on a mission in the afternoon. I
needed a lamp to use while needlepointing. Okay, I have a lamp, but it
became a hassle to have to move it (rearrange furniture) every time I wanted
to sit and stitch for a bit. What I needed was a simple clamp-on task lamp.
We bought two this week and neither worked. Poor quality material. So, DT
drove me all the way to Palm Desert to buy an
Ott Lite
Truecolor Task Lamp, stopping to allow me to return the two other
(previously mentioned) lights along the way. He is truly a mensch. The Ott
Lite is an $80 lamp, on sale for $51. Such a deal! The natural light is
really a plus for needlework... and I have I mentioned I am sight impaired?
My new task lamp (and my nearly half-finished canvas).
I am working this canvas for a pillow in our living room at home.
As long as we were in Palm Desert on a Saturday afternoon,
we stopped by the
College of
the Desert Street Fair. Hundreds of vendors hawk their wares. The fair
is a varied collection of art (and "art"), junk, made-for-TV junk, local
crafters, hats, cheap clothing cheap, hats, golf equipment, fruits, veggies,
dates in every situation, hats, belts, socks, jewelry, painters, metal
crafters, hats, fresh flowers and, did I mention, hats?
College of the Desert Street Fair
The street fair also has a nice "food court" with many
popular local food carts. One vendor is famous for breakfast potato & egg
burritos, which they serve until the burritos run-out and then switch to
beef tacos. The tortillas are pressed on-site, fried and then filled with
beef asada. Delicious. Two tacos for $5.50.
Making our tacos
Served only with cilantro and onion - a variety of salsas is served on the
side
My folks are coming for a few days and we will have dinner
here tomorrow night. So, early this evening I was in the kitchen preparing
the main course (photos tomorrow) and dessert (photos tomorrow)! Sunday is
also the first night of Hanukkah, so I will be frying latkes.
For dinner tonight, we drove our golf cart over to the Club House for a very
gourmet repast. DT ordered sand dabs in a lemon butter sauce and I had
cheese ravioli in a red sauce with chicken, kalamata olives and artichoke
hearts. Service was wonderful and the dining room is very elegant. I just
love RVing!
Personal Note - To Whom It May Concern in the NIKE socks department:
Can you please explain to me why I need left and right socks? I am 53 years
old and have survived until this date with socks that simply match (if I'm
lucky). This left/right sock thing takes up to 10 seconds of my morning
before exercising. I need an explanation. What possibly could happen if I
accidentally wear the socks on the "wrong" feet?
Until my next update, I remain, your well-lit correspondent.
RV Park:
Signature Resorts Motorcoach Country Club