Quartzsite and Jurupa Happenings

Despite some very cold and windy weather, 6 brave SS rigs gathered for a few nights in Greasewood Dry Camp at Quartzsite, AZ for the annual shopping spree. (Seldens, Catheys, Millers, Morlans, D Smith, Parkers) Jim and Sharan along with Ed and Abby were there for a night but the Harrison's rig broke down and was towed to Phoenix for repairs. The Brauns and the Carles stayed in a park with hook-ups and a few others were out in the boonies. (Huskeys, JJ Kent) One evening, several of us gathered around our new propane fire pit and had carry out pizzas from Silly Als. We enjoyed catching up with everyone and admired the beautiful sky with Don Smith and Mike and Marcy's rig in the foreground.

The following week was the rally at Rancho Jurupa County Park in Riverside, CA. Unfortunately, the  hosts, Sharan and Jim Harrison's rig was not repaired yet so they were not able to attend the rally they planned. 😢 The dozen rigs there still enjoyed the sunshine and various activities.

The logical place for lunch on Tuesday was Tio Taco's. If you like to check out unusual restaurants, this is the place. It is a collection of junk art sculptures and other weird collections. After we enjoyed our lunch on the outdoor patio, it was time to stroll the grounds and check it all out. The place is hard to describe but here are some pictures to give you an idea.

Since the weather the next day was still bright and clear, a small group decided to take a hike up the mountain. John and Jeanne Hawkins brought their 14 week old poodle puppy, Cody along. Cody was frisky for a while but John had to carry him back down the path. 🐶🐾

That evening we enjoyed Hobo soup with side dishes. The soup preparation was supervised by Richard and Janice Huskey.

On Thursday, a group went on a tour of the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa. Here is a blurb from their website.

The Inn began as a 12-room adobe boarding house in the late 1800s when wealthy easterners and Europeans flocked to Riverside in search of both a warmer winter climate, and to invest in the area’s profitable citrus industry. By the 1890’s, Riverside was the richest city per capita in the United States.(REALLY?) The consistent influx of tourists to Riverside made Frank Miller, the Master of the Inn, recognize the dire need for a grand resort hotel. And so the evolution of The Mission Inn began. The first wing of the hotel in opened in 1903. The Mission Wing was built in Mission-Revival style architecture and incorporated different structural elements of the 21 California Missions. Mr. Miller went on to add three more wings to his hotel: the Cloister, the Spanish and finally completed it with the Rotunda wing in 1931.

The sunny, warm days turned to cool evenings around the campfire enjoying time with friends.

NIGHTLY CAMPFIRES

CRAZY SENIOR CITIZENS

PEACEFUL & RELAXING

Rancho Jurupa Park is situated along the Santa Ana River and located behind Mt. Rubidoux just west of charming historic downtown Riverside. It has two 3 acre lakes surrounded by green meadows. The park is well maintained with large spaces (concrete pads and full hook-ups in the Cottonwood Campground). It was fun, Jurupa !!