A, B or C - We're Ready to Go

 September 22  - October 12, 2025

Tombstone, Arizona

Fall fiery skies. 

It's always something. Most times it's good something. Sometimes it's not. And occasionally it's a weird, maybe something that could go either way. And timing is always relevant. 

So when the government "shuts down" two weeks before my travels that include visiting six national monuments it's "something". We're advised to check each location closer to planned arrival. 

Neither phones nor websites are staffed - because, hello? they're shut down. Check with who? Turns out the RV parks in close proximity have more information. As of a couple days from launch only Canyon de Chelly "may" be closed by the time I'm due to arrive. 

Although I'm on a tight agenda, I prepare Plans B and C and relax. I'll be on the road. It will be great.

A few before-I-leave errands are completed. Jeff and I knock down the waist-high weeds in the RV lot while PJ is at the shop for a couple quickies. New tv mounted in the bedroom and a temporary modification so I can more easily get to the towing plug (appointment for permanent fix made). I finally get a shingles shot. Arm hurts for a couple days, but with both parents getting them I know it's important I have the vaccine. 

The wonderful Gathering Vintage Market is such a visual treat for every season. I miss the Halloween vignettes (included in the September market), but enjoy the pretty Fall offerings on a warm and rainy Thursday morning. Arriving early I learn they have a tradition to hand out raffle tickets for a gift certificate before the doors open. Lots of regulars who all know each other, it feels very small town in the city of Tucson. I use the time to capture some highlights of the old factory building before enjoying the many treats inside.

I don't bring home any treasures - still glad I took the time to meander the beautiful pieces. Lunch at the always yummy Cafe ala Carte downtown, and stops at a couple of the over 100 murals in Tucson, wrap up the city day. 

New this year, the scale is incredible.

Our desert skies continue to give us a gallery of colors and textures, always a gift. 

October 6 Moon-Saturn Conjunction from the front yard - wow!

PJ is all packed and ready for Tessa and I to head out on Monday morning. The road beckons, a new adventure awaits!

Pretty Penelope celebrates her birthday!

Big and Little M head into the wilds with their troop.

Oliver embraces Disney Halloween

Cassidy shares her treats.