A home away from home at the Sheppard's

Again we move down the road, but only as far as Yuma—still in AZ, but thankfully to the open arms & smiling faces of Dan & Jenny Sheppard. (Clink on ther names to see their blog) We met this special couple in 2000 at Life on Wheels, in Moscow, ID—way back when we had our classic 1971 Winnebago and just beginning to think about actually full-timing in an RV. Interesting enough they were also from the Northwest, although Washington, still working, Escapees members like us, and were also in the process of becoming full-timer RV'ers. They befriended us and introduced us to the Boomers BOF (birds of a feather) of Escapees, one of many things they shared with us during that fateful encounter that we have always appreciated. We have traveled with them to Mexico a few times and they have given us a multitude of enjoyable memories.
Jenny prepared a scrumptious meal for us of roast beet and roasted veggies for us--Yum! Yum! Jenny, you are such a good cook.

They now have a lot in the foothills of Yuma, AZ. A few years ago they built a beautiful casita and incorporated an extra hook-up for friends (such as us) to park beside the casita. How great is that!!!! We were here last spring and are delighted to be here again this year before heading home. It gives us a chance to catch up on this year's adventures as well as play games--like pegs and jokers (the guys won-ugh!). And now they have been the ones to introduce us to Wii--and we played games for several hours one night. Frank thinks the bowling game is a real hit--no bowling alley shoes or balls--but nevertheless the feel of a real game was ours for the night at the Sheppards. Jenny was the winner, but Frank thinks a rematch is in the making for next year--watch out Jenny he will be practicing ;)