We left Yuma on Wednesday, April 18, and headed to Phoenix to the NASCAR race. The boys got in on Thursday and the next day I went to Payson to spend a couple of days with Travis' family so the guys could "bond." They really said I could stay with them because they could use a cook and cleaning lady. I just knew that would be too much fun, so I opted to go play with the grandsons!
The guys had a good time. I understand that they played about sixteen games of pinochle and that Terry was the "grand poo-pa looser." I was there only one night with all of them there. They stayed up until 2:00 a.m. playing cards. Then they started blowing up air matresses. I apologized to the neighbors the next morning if we kept them awake all night. They assured me that they didn't hear a thing. The RV's are all 20 feet apart. I was surprised that the snoring of four Howards didn't keep them awake!
They all had their favorite drivers. There was lots and lots of souveniers to buy for each driver. Terry had a couple of favorite drivers and so did Shay. Ryan and Travis kind of chose one when they got there. One of Terry's drivers came in second and Shay's came in third.
Ryan and Shay had a chance to try out their sportscaster skills. They were on a big TV screen out in the thoroughfare so everyone could see and hear them. They gave everyone a good laugh.
The afternoon before the boys got there, a man came by and gave Terry two tickets to a race on Thursday night. The guys hadn't bought tickets to that race so Terry and I used them. (Travis and Shay ended up getting there in time for the race so they bought tickets and came, also.) It was fun. What an adrenalin rush to have about 40 race cars start off all together. It was really exciting.
It was wall-to-wall RVs for almost as far as you could see. In this picture, our Condo is right at the top of the big tree. We had a really good spot. It was close to the entrance, close to the grocery store, and close to the portapotties.
I think the guys lived on donuts for breakfast and hot dogs for dinner. I had stocked the trailer with lots of good food, but most of it was still there when I got back.
Like I said, our condo was close to the portapotties. In fact, they were right outside the back of the Condo. It wasn't too bad, but they came pretty early in the morning to empty and clean them. This is a typical "Howard shot."
I think everyone had a really good time. They all left saying that they need have a "father/son " outing again next year. Thanks to all of the wifes for letting the boys come!
2 comments:
It sounds you guys had a great time! Ryan says that next year it has to be extended to the son-in-laws so he could go. He was so jealous.
That porta potty picture is priceless! Dad, I think you should frame it in a toilet seat and hang it on the wall in the condo! :)
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