Mixed Year

While looking back over 2015 and the events that highlighted the year, it was a very mixed year.

I started the year working at Sam's Club which was a good experience for me. During the time I worked there, we were involved in building a house that slowly became a clear indication of a mistake in progress. As we watched the home being built, we became increasingly concerned that it was: too expensive, too inadequate for our needs and a real cash hog. We ended that project and began looking for a better fit for us.

We located a much better home for our needs and moved into our new home in June. Shortly thereafter, I developed  some health issues that resulted in my resigning from Sam's Club and having a couple short stays in the hospital to have my gall bladder removed and to have an aneurysm repaired. That was not a pleasant experience.

Our new home is a very good choice for our goals to provide a nice place for family to visit and for a long term investment. We did have family visit us during the late summer - Kristine  and Justin - and we had friends visit from our workamping and traveling experiences (Rodger and Sue Sandlin).

Of course, there were many more experiences during the year that is winding down today. One of those was a spin at driving for UBER that recently ended when I traded my vehicle for another King Ranch truck so that we could once again begin the use of our fifth wheel which has been sitting in storage since we moved into our home. With our plans to return to Jackson, WY, this summer, it was a necessary move. As the plans to return to Jackson this next summer involve decisions on the house, we are planning some changes that keep our investment here while also taking advantage of our regained mobility with the truck. Those changes will be discussed very soon as they are a subject that requires a lengthy explanation.

The weather basically "sucks". We went from the oven to the freezer without a transition and we haven't enjoyed any of the winter so far. The new year has to be better from a weather standpoint. We have had 6 days in December where the lows have been below freezing and there are more in the forecast. Arizona is suppose to have mild winters with highs in the 60's and 70's - where are they? We had one day in December (10th) where we reached 70 degrees. I'm sure it will improve as the dreaded El Nino slowly disappears.

Even though we had mixed experiences for 2015, we are thankful that we are healthy and happy as we approach 2016. We hope that you are all healthy and happy as well, going into the new year...

HAPPY NEW YEAR  !!!