I am so over dealing with the crazy unusual winter weather in Why AZ where I had been homesteading from October 11, 2022 to  January 9, 2023, at a spot without full-hookup service which I normally do in deserts, canyons and forest areas because my motorhome is fully self-contained with its own exterior generator that runs everything in the house (i.e. air conditional, refrigerator, interior and exterior lights, receptors, televisions, computer equipment, landline phone, convection microwave and grill).

Otherwise, if I cannot run the generator due to gas level. Portable propane tanks will run stovetop, furnace and refrigerator, while my rooftop solar panel provides light and activate one receptor. At these times, my girls-scout explorer training and backup equipment systems are employed until I need to pack up the motorhome and make a trip to nearby dump stations to dump my gray and black tanks; refill exterior water tank, refill truck gas, exterior and portable propane tanks, as well as depose of house trash bags.

I really love my no-mad lifestyle, as well as the ability to move from one place to another whenever I desire. Like now; upon determining due to cold weather in Why AZ I spent $1,695.00 for excessive propane and gas tank refills. I have lived this lifestyle for the last five-years and I have never spent this much money while homesteading anywhere. Not only do my wallet need a break; my body needs one as well from the unhooking, lifting, refilling, carrying and reconnecting portable propane tanks because it has been so cold in Why AZ.

Therefore, I called Quail Run in Quartzsite, AZ to determine if they had any full-hookup sites for rent at their RV Park (i.e., city water, electricity and sewage}. Carol answered the phone and said, I certainly do. Our full-service sites are $355.00 a month. What date do you want to arrive, she asked.

I will arrive on February 1^st, I replied.

Okay, I have scheduled your arrival for February 1^st. Safe travelers, she said.

Thanks Carol, I will see you soon, I replied.

On February 1^st, 2023, I packed up my motorhome, dumped my tanks and attached my jeep in tow mode behind my motorhome and made a 4-hour drive to Quail Run located in Quartzsite AZ, which is usually a 2-hour-51-minute drive from Why AZ. The trip was made longer because of high winds blowing across highways. You can’t do 65-miles an hour, driving a top-heavy motorhome in high winds which is a Lesson I learned while travelling from Iowa to New Mexico. I was doing 65-miles an hour heading south on a baren highway and was hit by an unexpected wind-tunnel crossing the highway which swung my motorhome completely around heading north in the opposite direction and lane.

Thank God I was the only vehicle on the highway at that time. I immediately recognized this could have been a disaster for me and other drivers on the highway. As a result, I am always attentive to the bowing of trees or tall grass on the sides of highways, as well as the slightest shift or sway of my vehicle and that of 18-wheelers. I have no problems traveling in the slow land and dropping my speed in a safe manner.

I pulled into Quail Runs’ entrance behind other motorhomes. A man with a clipboard checked us in and directing us with tow vehicles to pull onto a dirt lot to unhook these vehicles and wait for an escort to lead us to our assigned site; help us park into these spaces then return us to the dirt lot to drive our unhitched vehicles to our sites. These guys were friendly, professional and made check-in fun.

Take your time. Once you finish setting up your site you can walk down to that building and finish your check-in process. Hope you enjoy your stay here, Ron my escort said.

The three ladies in the office first names began with a C. So, the joke of the day was, “We see see see you.” They were welcoming, laughed a lot, made you feel like family. They along with grounds workers makes me feel welcome and makes me laugh every day. I am not used to being around some many no-mads or living in crowded areas with lots of people from all walks of life, but it turns out to be fun with a caring environment.

Talk about being busy. Upon final check-in I was provided a February Calendar which showed daily activities for the month which included but not limited to (i.e., Yahtzee, Cribbage, Quirkie, Hand & Foot, Decks of Cards, Taboo, Five Crowns, Mexican Train, Poker, Crafts & Hobbies, Morning Exercise, Block Parties, Bingo, Concealed Carry Class, Painting Class, Pancake Breakfast, etc.).

Further, if you desire you can checkout DVDs, Books, and Puzzles from Clubhouse to enjoy in your own environment. Trash pickup from curb at 10am & 4pm. Morning coffee daily at 6am in Clubhouse. Come wake up and chat with other early risers and walking club. Nope, never done this… Just too early. However, if you are looking for a friendly place to call home; away from your cold winter residence with lots of activities and/or new things to do, as well as make need friends I recommend Quail Run.  This property contains 168 full-hook-up sites, an area for primitive camping, also restrooms, showers, laundry room, recycling, trash pickup, dog run, clubhouse, and office. This is a spacious RV Park.