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Donnerstag, 23. März 2023
⛅ 17 °C
Höhe über NN: 846 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Catalina Foothills 32.323914, -110.92740632°19’26” N 110°55’39” W
Paul & Cathy’s visit
23. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Paul & Cathy came to join us March 23-26. What fun we had.

We ate dinner at our place on the 23, then headed off the next morning to explore. PB friends had told me about 2 events going on that day - Fourth Ave Street Fair and Linda Mc Carthy’s photography exhibit at the University.

The street fair was huge - blocks & blocks of tents & vendors, but not as much music as I’d hoped for. We stopped for drinks at the Frog & Firkin, a hangout for the university crowd, and tried to fit in 😉, then headed to the photography exhibit. It was far more interesting than I’d expected. Seems Linda McCarthy had a real career of her own.

That evening we went to Phil & Missy Smith’s lovely home in Oro Valley for drinks, then to Vivace restaurant. The place was packed & noisy - obviously super popular, but not great for those with hearing aids like Paul.Weiterlesen
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Samstag, 25. März 2023
☀️ 20 °C
Höhe über NN: 859 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika King Canyon 32.243153, -111.16849532°14’35” N 111°10’7” W
Desert Museum & Gigi & the Glow
25. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
As Paul & Cathy had a car & were up for an adventure, we headed off to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Well worth the visit. The highlight for me was meeting a docent who looked far too young to be retired, but was super knowledgeable about everything - desert cacti, birds, animals, whatever. Just wish my brain could have absorbed half of what he said.

That night we met up with John & Sue at Union Public House within walking distance of our place. There are 3 restaurants there, and although they don’t
take reservations, when we arrived the waiting list was super long. Fortunately, Cathy got us on a waiting list for Reforma, a Mexican Restaurant, and we got in 20 minutes later. It was such fun.Weiterlesen
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Sonntag, 26. März 2023
☀️ 20 °C
Höhe über NN: 722 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Catalina Vista Mobile Home Community 32.27372, -110.91796932°16’25” N 110°55’5” W
Exploring Tucson & Sim card issues
26. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Paul & Cathy left super early - before 7 and before we were up. We were hoping Gary & Anna would join us tomorrow, but unfortunately he had some health issues, so decided not to come.

I quickly headed off to the PB courts and had some great games, plus lots of good chats with all my “new best friends.” Americans certainly are friendly - I avoid politics, though. . . .

Today was the day my 1st SIM card expired, so I was supposed to just pop in my 2nd card. Easier said than done. As I’d forgotten the small pin needed to pop open the case, I hopped on my bike and headed to AT&T, which fortunately was nearby.

A young guy quickly popped in the new card and I thought I was good to go. Totally wrong. This card would not work. Numerous emails later with Sim Corner, and trying everything they told me to do, it still would not work. As card 1 was still working, I went back to AT&T and had them pop my old card back in.

I then went out to explore some of my fav sports. When I got home, I saw an email from Sim Corner saying card 2 was activated. I jumped back on my bike and headed back to AT&T. I got there just before they closed, and once again he popped in card 2 - but NO GO. At that point I decided to keep card 2 in and hope it might work the next day.

Sooo frustrating. Now that I’ve discovered other SIM cards, I feel totally lost if I can’t access the internet.Weiterlesen
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Montag, 27. März 2023
☀️ 23 °C
Höhe über NN: 720 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Catalina Vista Mobile Home Community 32.279057, -110.92682632°16’45” N 110°55’37” W
Sim Card Issues Resolved
27. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
In the morning the Sim card still wouldn’t work. I shot off more emails to Sim Corner, then headed to the PB courts to relieve my stress. Felt good whacking that ball. 😅

Upon my return, it still wouldn’t work - more emails, more resetting networks, more everything, and still it wouldn’t work. Finally, Sim Corner was able to reactivate my 1st card, and I was able to use a paper clip to pop open the case and put in card 1. SUCCESS. Happiness is 🤩. I was back in business. Curious to see if they decide to reimburse me for the faulty card 2.

This took most of the day, so not too many pics were taken today. I did get in a short bike ride around the neighborhood though - always new things to discover.Weiterlesen
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Dienstag, 28. März 2023
☀️ 28 °C
Höhe über NN: 684 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Orange Grove Estates 32.330357, -111.04675332°19’49” N 111°2’48” W
Bike Riding Day
28. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Such a great day today - 27C, clear blue sky and my SIM card was working well.

We biked north to meet John & Sue at Monsoons Tap & Grill, mid point between Tucson & Oro Valley and about an hours ride on beautiful bike paths. Had a delish lunch - beer of course - and a good long chat.

Heading back, we took the long route getting off at St Mary’s, going through the heart of the city, U of A campus, then heading home. I wanted to take more pics, so biked around the campus & nearby neighbourhoods, while Peter did his own thing.

Coming home I got a bit lost, but thanks to my SIM card eventually made it back about 6:00pm - not along lovely bike paths, I must confess, but I did get to see new areas of the city. 🤪Weiterlesen
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Donnerstag, 30. März 2023
☀️ 17 °C
Höhe über NN: 726 m
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Catalina Vista Mobile Home Community 32.279018, -110.92664332°16’44” N 110°55’36” W
Exploring About
30. März 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Yesterday was again beautifully hot & sunny - 27C. Loved it. Great PB in the morning - got myself into a more advanced group and had to play up. Long rallies and good fun. 😀

In the afternoon I headed off on my bike in search of some of my fav murals, especially those with words.

Today was cool - 15 max - and super windy. Amazing how quickly the temperature changes here. The crazy PB ball with all its holes was sailing every which way. Certainly added to the challenge and the fun.

What I like about players here, they never use the wind as an excuse for bad shots, and don’t complain about it. I lucked out and played with 2 young guys, 1st year university, and their Dad. The kids were great, the Dad not so, but it was good fun.

In the afternoon I headed out on my bike again, this time in search of pics of Union Public where we saw Gigi & the Glow - I wanted to see the venue in daylight.

As an aside, one of my PB buddies knows Gigi - and yes, the men were right, Gigi is not young - she’s 50+ and has had every possible enhancement necessary to look like a Barbie doll. Her pink stilettos and mini skirt add to the image, but Sue is convinced she spotted cellulite through her fish net stockings. . . 😉

The only downside today is I stopped to watch girls beach volley at the Club and ran over a thorn. The tire instantly went totally flat. Have googled a nearby bike shop so will have to deal with that tomorrow.

Unfortunately, we head home tomorrow - but only for 4 days then we're off to St Augustine Florida to visit Daina & family for a week. Lots of fun adventures ahead with Reeve 5 and Van almost 2. Can't wait. . . .Weiterlesen
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1. April 2023

Paul & Cathy’s visit

Desert Museum & Gigi & the Glow

Exploring Tucson & Sim card issues

Sim Card Issues Resolved

Bike Riding Day

Exploring About