Casa Grande

After leaving Picacho Peak RV Park, we traveled west(it really feels like north) to Casa Grande, AZ and Casa Grande RV Park.  Casa Grande is about 40 miles east(South) of Phoenix. Definitely more congested than anything we've seen so far, with the exception of Tucson.

The purpose of the trip there was 2 fold. One was to experience the Casa Grande area and two, was to meet up with old friends from Butterfield that we met in November, Dorann & Keith from Saskatchewan and Denny & Beth from Minnesota. We're thinking we might like to try this area next year.

From left, clockwise: Mary, Beth, Dorann, Denny and Keith

Overall, the park was pretty nice and we could see why the 2 couples have been here since December. Lots going on........like Pickle Ball, which, I could see, both Denny and Keith are seriously hooked on.......

It is even a spectator sport.........

Outside Denny & Beth's RV

The spot we had was site # 332, one of the pull throughs. People were friendly. Actually had a guy stop by and say hello who was from just outside New London, NH. In talking found out he had a brother-in-law that lived in West Swanzey, NH. Not 20 miles from us.

After partaking of another of their free breakfasts(free Waffles, coffee, and juice every morning), we had to say our goodbyes, return to Zia and packup, hookup, and head out. Next stop was less than 12 miles away.......the Escapees Co-Op park which is called Rovers Roost.

Thoughtful

Rovers Roost is an Escapee park(SKP), so you have to be a member to park here. The overnight charges are very reasonable, with full hookups and tax, it cost us $17.07 for a nights stay. As they say in their brochure, if you are traveling to Quartzite, it is an ideal stop over place. Actually a nice, quiet little park.

Our spot, site #7

Main office and clubhouse

Beautiful entry way

After we had been there and got settled in, I made a phone call to Lazy Day's RV and ordered a 160 Watt portable Solar Panel. This is almost a must for us if we are going to be doing any boondocking, as well as battery maintenance when parked this summer. It is supposed to arrive next week so we can pick it up before we leave the Benson area.
This afternoon we had an actual thunder storm blow through the place. Definitely made Molly uncomfortable- she wouldn't leave her "mother" alone. Quite a good downpour with it to. Imagine a few "warshes" filled with water.

After the rain stopped we had a short "happy hour" then went for a walk around the park. Found a couple of interesting things along the way.....

A "SquareStream"....only a few of these made in the 1989-1991 time frame

The cutest thing we've seen in our travels. A Boston in a frog suit. Molly was quite intrigued.

Next morning we got up and one of the first things I did was to take Molly for a "walk".  And what should I discover on this walk, but just what Mary has been looking for- Flowering Prickly Pear Cactus'. We had just missed the blooming while at Picacho Peak.....so this was special. She didn't take long getting her shoes on and following me....

And coming back through the fence a pretty neat sign.......

And lastly, a look down our row towards our trailer and the office.....

RoversRoost SKP Park

And then it was time to hook up and head out again. We'll be traveling down the road to hit I 8 East and then hook up with I 10 West towards El Paso. Except we'll be getting off in Benson for a 4 day stay at Saguaro SKP Co-Op(another members only park).  Should be a trip of about 110 miles or so. More to follow..............