St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

When things really got going, many hopped in clothes and all. Patsy and I slid out and went home. Patsy was in bed & I was watching TV when there was a knock on the door. Lumpy & Larry O ( the 2 in the foreground in the pool) were at the door dressed in a bathrobe & trash bag. They wanted us to go to a party - this was 10:30pm. I told them Patsy was in bed; they went in & woke him up. We went to Lois & Jim's party in our bathrobes. This was a first for us!

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

It was a beautiful night as the party got into full swing

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

the line dancers

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

in the foreground as our best friends, Lois & Jim, who are practicing some dance steps as they will be Matron of Honor & Best Man in their friends' wedding tomorrow

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

on the right is Pat who organized the party as she has many other. Dennis is thanking her for a wonderful time

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

on the left is Fritz who was hired to play  & sing for us. In the middle is a friend, Paul , who plays the wash tub - it sounds like a bass. To the right is another frined, Lorna, who plays the spoons. It was amazing at how good it sounded.

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

this is Patsy's best friend, Lumpy, who is Wendy's husband. The men got carried away as you can see!

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

this was our table - lt to rt: Patsy, Bev, Wendy, Bob, Malcolm & Pat. They are our Thunder Bay friends

St. Patty's Party LHC 2010

We had our annual St Patty's Day party at the pool & it was just a perfect day for it - there were about 90 people that attended. We had a corned beef dinner, music & dancing.

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

Christy with her favorite vendors. What a buy she got on her Gucci purse, Louie Vitton & Rolex watches & Tiffany necklace. They even bought her a beer. What a good time! Just look at their faces! Christy got a lot of good deals today!!!

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

a better view of the dining area - look how beautiful it is. You could spend the whole day there & the drinks are extremely reasonable & good

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

a better view of the outside dining - it's a beautiful spot

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

this little fellow was wandering around giving all the diners a little show

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

Oh my! Wendy remembered that she hadn't taken her meds as we were in a rush to get going this morning. What a great way to wash the meds down!!! She sure did have a fabulous day bartering with the vendors.

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

Enjoying lunch at a Mexican Cantina that offers outside dining - a toast to a great day of shopping
lt to rt: Rose, Christy & Wendy

2010 Mexico visit with Christy, Wendy & Rose

Christy & Wendy ready to cross the border to get into Mexico & shop til you drop. They are incredibly good shoppers. It was a beautiful, sunny day - high 70's.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

on the flyer for the Palm Springs Follies - this lady is 86 yrs old. The youngest is 67; they all look amazing. I wish that we could have taken pictures at the show. You'll have to go to see for yourself.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Got tickets to see the Canadian Tenors, who were on the Oprah show, Dr Phil & opening ceremonies for the Olympics. They were fabulous - each one was as good as the others & togther they were dynamite - not too bad looking either. We have a great Art Community here. We get shows just before they make it bigtime. Going to see Evita & Footloose next.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Jean & Kathy enjoying a little side trip to Palm Springs for the weekend

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

looking out at the village & London Bridge

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

dinner at our favorite restaurant, Shugrues, which has a beautiful view of the English Village on the other side of the Channel

a couple of the lighting fixtures

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Jean & Kathy sadly leaving the Oasis - maybe next time

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

regular flush toilets - the back wall is the side of the mountain

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

a view from the lavatory - no windows & a closeup of the sink & faucet

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

below is Jean going to the Ladies Room & this is Jean going to wash her hands feeling much releaved. What a great smile!

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Kathy looking for bar service but she also finds there is none

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Patsy upset that there is no service & thinking, "Boy, what hot day; a cold would feel good right now!" What a disappointed look on his face! We'll have come come back again.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

seating on the mountainside in the background above the roof

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

seating down below, on ground level & the deck above. Look at all the solar panels on the roof.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Entering the Oasis via a bridge

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

this is the sign that we see once we are about a mile down the dirt road. Note "not regularly maintained," you really have to want a cold one to travel down or could it be your own curiosity as to who is there. The Oasis is only open weekends until sundown as we found out when we got there. This was a Thursday so we had the place to ourselves. When my son & SE were here, they went on a Sunday & there must have been about 500 people at the Oasis. The do have live music also & a good size dance floor

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

walking up the road to go the Oasis in the Desert, literally a bar in the middle of the desert, we first encounter this little church, maybe used for redemption after spending long hours at the Oasis.  You travel a long, winding dirt road to reach the Oasis

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Went to a gift shop & Kathy is helping Jean with her shoe as Jean sits on a shoe

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

this is one of the wild, little bunnies that comes to visit us daily. Kathy was all excited & tried to give him a carrot but he ran off. Apparently he isn't as friendly as the burros

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Kathy & Jean just missed the Kansas City Barbeque Cookoff with contestants from as far off as Texas that was hosted here in Lake Havasu the weekend before. 70,000 people  attended the event. It was quite a success & will now bw a yearly ritual. The next best thing was going for ribs at Mudsharks, which is a brew pub. The mouthwatering meat just fell off the ribs & the beers were just the right touch to make it a great meal!

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

On the way home from Oatman, I took another route, which through us to Laughlin, NV - a mini Las Vegas. Needless to say, we weren't the big winners. I was up $2.50 but ended up losin it so I lost $3 to the machines. Kathy & Jean had similar scenarios, but we enjoyed the thrill of the game.

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

This little fellow came up to Kathy amongst a crowd of people just to spend some quality time with her. I think Kathy has found a friend for life! Sorry, Jean, you are now taking a second seat in Kathy's life. This one has charmed her!

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Kathy & Jean walking down the street with one of their new found friends. He really likes them as do many of the others!!!

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Kathy & Jean felt that they could better communicate with their new friends if they looked like them. Do they pass the test? They sure are bhaving a great time!

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

the Oatman Hotel restaurant where we ate. They also have musicians, who sing & entertain the the diners. Patrons are able to autograph & staple money on the walls, etc. Do you see ours? They supply markers & staple guns. How much money do you think is here?

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

Kathy & Jean enjoying a cold one after a busy day with their new friends

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

to the left, Kathy in the "Cowboy Sandwich" as told to us by the cowboy on the right. Next photo with Kathy & Jean in the "Sandwich" & the town Sheriff wishing he was hugging one of these beautiful babes

LHC with Kathy and Jean 2010

this is a burro that Kathy became very friendly with. In fact he liked Kathy so much that she received a little nip on her boob - Kathy screamed, " I have been violated by a donkey." That immediately drew quite a crowd around us