Apache Junction, AZ II

By spillitu | December 1, 2024

We arrived back at Superstition Sunrise RV Park in Apache Junction on Monday, October 21st.

Here are some of the amazing experiences we had while we were in AZ:

Went on several bike rides including one starting from the OHSO Brewery and another from Harmony Park
Saw the last ELO concert ever in the U.S. on their Over and Out Tour, October 29th, 2024, rescheduled from October 21st when they had to postpone due to illness. Remembered when we used to see them in numerous small venues in Seattle in the 70's, before they made it big.
Went trick or treating with Courtney, Leonard and Kayden, Kayden's very first time
Golfed four times, twice with Ken and twice with neighbors Steve (Alberta) and Jerry (Iowa)
Watched a live band in Cave Creek
Toured Happy Trails RV Resort with Joni, thank you so much Joni for showing us around, we loved it!
Went to Ken's for a barbecue with Joni, Dan, Randy G, Ron & Lori.
Met Ellen and Bernie's friends Jeff and Julie and visited their unique furniture shop called Big Bronco in Cave Creek
Had an amazing lunch in Fountain Hills at Euro Pizza Cafe
Went to the Mesa Flea Market
Celebrated Thanksgiving at Courtney and Leonard's with Ellen and Bernie, Ray and Pat, Tom and Jen, Brenda (Tom's Mom), Christina and Anthony, and the kids
Attended the Leonid and Friends Concert at Celebrity Theatre with Vickie and Chris who flew down for the event. The venue featured a stage that rotated.
Stayed up late and watched the election until it was decided
Visited Randy and Ginny and had a wonderful conversation
Witnessed the Veteran's Day celebration at Tower Point with Ray, Pat and Ellen
Went to dinner at Los Gringos Locos and Dirtwater Springs
Went on bike rides along the canals in Mesa with our new friends Stewart and Lisa from Kitsap County near Manchester WA, and Scott and Karen from Alberta
Went to Organ Stop Pizza and enjoyed the pipe organ music with Ray, Pat, Ellen, Bernie, Courtney, Leonard and their kids
Stayed at Ellen and Bernies, dog-sitting, while they were in Mexico
Walked Lilo and Teddy at Dobson Ranch
Had lunch at the Porch in Gilbert at the mid-point of a bike ride.

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