Checking In

We have been at Pilot Knob for several weeks now - almost a month.  I'd like to say that things are settling into a routine but I am just not sure that our life will ever be routine...

We have been out to Imperial Dates for a date shake and a look at the crops.   I can't believe I haven't taken any pictures of the growing green produce; I'll have to do that soon.  While there we stocked up on white raisins, currants (for making Christmas bread), coconut and peanut brittle - they always have the best. 

We have been into Mexico several times.  If you aren't reading the other blog, you may want to do that:  www.papasmissions.blogspot.com  .  I have a few pictures to share - surprise surprise.

One day Marylou brought packages of yogurt raisins - wow were they a hit.  They loved getting their own boxes and they loved the taste - the pictures show their concentration and satisfaction.

Except for this one - she can sleep anywhere and at any time.

These girls bring out the love and compassion and concern in Marylou.  I don't think she would be a good poker player - her face shows her emotions.

And Papa Jack doesn't need to see the faces clearly to know the girls and they are quick to take his hand and get his hug.  I see joy in his face.

Switching gears entirely.  Last Saturday was the annual Date Festival in Yuma.  The downtown main street was littered with a variety of food vendors and those promoting the date industry.  Samples of freshly picked medjool dates are the best!   How many main streets have blooming yucca plants by the street lights?

Do you remember Kresske stores - 5, 10 and 15 cent stores.  I think there was one in Faribault when I was growing up.

A brewery and lunch spot sits on main.

 

The old theater was open and since we haven't been there, we were eager to take a look.  A mural from the 1930's graces the wall

 

and the metal mural in the hallway, from the same era, is amazing.  It is all original and stands over 10 feet high and about 7 feet wide.  This photograph does not do it justice - it is an outstanding work of art.

I wonder how long the bank clock has been fixed at 6:35... and why isn't it repaired?

Not many main streets offer a scene like this one

or a buckboard bench for relaxing.

Sure wish I knew the story behind the pillars on top of the old Hotel San Carlos.

Yuma is a relatively young city - only established in 1925.  I think we have visitors at the resort that are older than that...

This mural on the side of an old building speaks to the early years.  This marriage chapel accepted couples day and nite...

and right next door is the Post Park Motel - I would have loved to look more closely at the building and rooms but it is now a private residence and signs were everywhere deterring my curiosity.

 

 

So, our days are moving along and we are where we need to be doing what we want to be doing... oh, and we are enjoying the weather.  Somehow the 65 degrees actually felt cool today... until I thought about the single digit temp that Minnesota was experiencing.  Stay well and warm!