January 5, 2005

Well we decided to stay in Temecula for an additional day because the weather didn't look good for Mike and Patty to head for home. This rain, although greatly needed, is driving us nuts and when you combine it with snow at higher levels it is a real mess. We decided to go to a movie yesterday and the selection was Ocean's 12. Since we were all running errands, we decided to meet at the theatre. Well movie time came and I called Mike to find out where they were and I found out they were at the theatre, but not the one we were at. So we watched the same movie at the same time but at different theatres.

Today is sunny and mostly clear. Mike and Patty headed for home early this morning and we will head for the Emerald Desert RV Resort after breakfast this morning. This will be a short 100 mile drive for us so we will be there sometime after lunch today. Tippy started feeling better yesterday so we hope she continues her upward swing.

We will join many other Alfa owners at Emerald Desert for what is called a pre-rally that is held before the big Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) Western Rally that will be held next week. The pre-rally actually begins on the 8th of January so I guess we are having a pre-pre-rally. Folks from the Alfa company will be at the pre-rally to answer questions and provide assistance. There will also be a golf event, weather permitting, a couple of meals, and several other get to gethers over the three days of the pre-rally.

The FMCA rally will consist of RV seminars, entertainment, dinners, and RV displays. We have never attended a rally before so this description is based on what I have heard from other RV'ers. We hope the rain subsides and that we are not parked on a grass area, mud bowl, at the rally. More in the next few days as we get settled at Emerald Desert. Be safe.