I drove all the way home from Los Angeles. I thought about stopping for the night, but it was still light in Barstow and Needles is not my "cup of tea." By the time I got to Kingman, I was only 108 miles from home. I arrived home in Williams at about 10:00 p.m. Tom was there to greet me!
The next morning, Tom tackled cleaning my truck. It spent almost three weeks outdoors at Barbara's home. Thanks so much, Tom!
Tom and I picked Jamie and Kelsey up on Monday. They had a wonderful vacation at Cinder Hills Kennel.
Whenever I pick the dogs up from a kennel stay, they are always ready for some good rest.
On Tuesday, I had lunch with some of the Highland Meadows ladies. We met at Lulu Belle's BBQ in Ash Fork.
I left a little early to make my ninety minute massage appointment with Natanya. It was the right time and the perfect massage.
The Williams Parks & Recreation Commission had their meeting at city hall. On the agenda was more updates on our quest for pickleball courts. About a dozen of us pickleball players showed up for the meeting. The new City Manager also attended the meeting. Our friend, Gus Beatty, made a presentation on pickleball.
After the meeting, seven of us met at a local coffee shop and then we had lunch at El Corral Restaurant on 66.
Thursday was a day to have my nails done. Jennifer was back from her trip to her homeland of Vietnam. The home being built in our neighborhood is coming together quickly.
From our home, we will still have direct views of the golf course and mountains. Yeah! That night, I opened one the bottles of Hunter Valley wines --- an Australian Shiraz. It was very tasty!
On Thursday, I drove to Flagstaff. I had an appointment for my hair with Shawna.
Afterwards, I went to five stores. Tom wanted to buy us a new bedspread. What a nice gift! I went to various stores looking for some bedding possibilities. My last stop was Kohl's. Jackpot! I bought two bedspreads --- planning to select the one that looked best. Jamie and Kelsey liked the final selection.
On Saturday, the dogs and I wanted to place some of Libby's ashes at Cataract Lake. We were successful!
On Sunday, we played pickleball at the tennis courts. It was a nice day --- not too much wind.
After pickleball, Tom and Jon headed to Prescott for two days. They signed up for a two-day pickleball clinic at Pioneer Park. I was invited to attend the same clinic, but I had my repeat colonoscopy scheduled this coming week.
Monday was my first day of colonoscopy preparation. The doctor ordered two days of preparation, since my first colonoscopy on September 11 was inconclusive. What a fun two days I will have. 😃😃
Tuesday morning, I took the dogs to town. I parked at the usual Safeway position. We walked the one mile to the end of town and back again. The rail car bridge is where a train museum will be created for the state of Arizona.
Tom and Jon came home Tuesday late afternoon. They had a great time at the pickleball clinic. They chatted about what drills they learned, what techniques they were going to work on, etc. That night was a full moon. On my last walk with the dogs, I caught the moon as it was rising for the evening.
My colonoscopy appointment was at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It was just two months ago that I was here the first time.
After the procedure, Dr. Hawthorne gave me good news. My colon was squeaky clean, and she clipped off two polyps. I hadn't eaten anything solid for almost three days. Before leaving home, I made a half of a turkey and swiss sandwich. I gobbled it up in Tom's truck. The skies were getting dark, so Tom and I decided to head back to Williams for dinner. We went to the Grand Canyon Brewery.
The next morning, Tom and I played pickleball in the Rodeo Barn. The city had parked a water truck in the barn, so there was only one court available. In a way, that was good for me. My strength was not yet 100%.
The dogs and I needed a good walk Friday morning. Tom dropped us off at Buckskinner Park.
Jamie, Kelsey, and I walked through the forest --- heading to town.
We walked through town and headed to Highland Meadows. There was a cattle guard grate that I realized we could not get over. It was near home, so I called Tom. He rescued us by bringing my truck. We hopped into the truck and got home.
That night, we had reservations to stay at the local Canyon Motel & RV Park. Our accommodation was a 1929 Red Caboose. Last year, I bid on the one night stay at Lost Canyon's Young Life dinner. I won the silent auction.
The dogs were dropped off at the Grand Canyon Railway kennel. Tom and I had some wine, and we played some rummikub on the deck next to the caboose.
That night, we had dinner at the Red Raven Restaurant. It was a very nice getaway evening! In the morning, before picking up the dogs, Tom and I had breakfast at Pine Country Restaurant. Our little town of Williams had a mini parade for the Williams High School football team. They were off to Scottsdale to play in the state championship.
The recent sunsets have been a beautiful pink and blue. Tom says that they are called Arizona sunsets. Any name you call it, it is lovely!
The Williams Vikings won their state championship game, 35-20. It was the second time in three years that they were state champions in their small school division. Last year, they lost in the finals.
Tom's side of the garage door decided to freeze up. It had started to stick a few times, but this time we realized that the cable running down the side of the door was broken. I called A1 Garage Door Repair. They will be sending a technician on Thursday.
Monday, Tom and I had a date in Sedona with my high school friend, Sara Edwards, and her boyfriend, Christopher. Sara and Christopher were spending three nights in Sedona, after attending a Celebration of Life for a friend's wife in Scottsdale. We had lunch at The Hudson Restaurant.
We dined on their outdoor patio and enjoyed great views!
Tuesday, I joined the Highland Meadows ladies for lunch in Flagstaff. Jan Chumley drove four of us, and we met up with four others at the restaurant called Brandy's Cafe. I had never been there before. The food was good and the prices were very reasonable.
The weather reports have been predicting precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday. So, not surprising, we had rain on Wednesday. Jamie and Kelsey put on their new coats that I ordered from chewy.com.
Wednesday night, the rain turned to snow. It was our first snow of the season --- maybe only two inches or so.
But, more snow is expected Thursday. Later that afternoon, I took Kelsey to the Williams Veterinary Clinic to have her monthly anal gland procedure. She is always a good trooper!
Thursday morning was not a disappointment. We woke up to several more inches of snow!
The A1 Garage Door Service were going to come and fix Tom's side of the garage doors. They called to reschedule for the following Tuesday. The weather and being short of staff were their excuse.
On Friday, I had my chiropractic appointment in Flagstaff. Tom drove with me, and we had a wonderful lunch at Josephine's Restaurant. It used to be a home, so the atmosphere is very cozy. I had been there three or four years ago, but it was a first for Tom. All was excellent!
Later in the afternoon, I took the dogs for a neighborhood walk. The clouds cuddling Bill Williams Mountains reminded me of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Sunday was a beautiful day. That afternoon, I had reservations to attend the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Lost Canyon Young Life Camp about three miles south of Williams. The dinner is hosted by all of the churches in town. It is a feast with turkey and all the fixings. My friend, Jan Chumley, was the table host. She was also a volunteer --- bringing pitchers of water and ice tea to all the tables.
As all 500+ guests arrived, a local church choir performed on the stage.
As I was driving home after the dinner, I enjoyed the trees lit at the Monument Park.
Our little town of Williams is very festive over the holidays. The whole town is lit up with Christmas lights.
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