THE 40-UP NEWS
|
VOLUME NINETEEN |
APRIL, 2024 |
NUMBER FOUR |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Here's hoping that you had a blessed Easter, and that everyone is in good health, or at lease headed in that direction. By the end of the week, (the start of Gathering 2024), I should be able to get up and kick it.
Speaking of things to do at the gathering, Here's everything you'll need to know about what we're planning to do at Gathering 2024. Just click
We have finally made it to the month of the 2024 gathering. The festivities will begin on April 7th and continue until April 13th or 14th. There will be people to see, places to be seen, and lots of great food. Everyone will have a great time visiting with chat friends whom we have not seen for some time.
Jim and Linda have a new home in Bullhead City where they can enjoy a larger space since retiring from the years of camping in a small rv. This will involve more things to do or be done with the upkeep of a home versus an RV. Winter has brought us many different weather situations all across the US. Lots of snow, rain, wind, and cold in many different places. Spring is here so maybe the weather will calm down so we can enjoy it. Hope everyone is ready for a great time with old friends and maybe even meeting some new ones.
A MESSAGE FROM GIDGET
It's been a busy month here in Arizona. We've been working on our yard and planting several things. A friend has given us several cacti of varying types. One is an Argentine Giant. It will bloom with large, beautiful blooms. Sure don't know what we'd do without Bruce to help with the planting etc.
Also, this time of year the weeds seem to want to grow up through the gravel. Been spraying to get rid of them but would like to know an effective way to stop them in the first place. I have a large tub where I planted 6 different cacti. At this time three are blooming – red, pink and yellow. Don't know what the other three will do but it's fun.
My niece spent the last few days with us. She lives in Colorado. We had such a GREAT time! We went to several of the places we plan to go during the Gathering. We pet the burros in Oatman, bought another yard ornament, went to Lake Havasu and had fish and chips by the London Bridge. I sure did hate to see her go home!
Have a great April and stay safe.
A MESSAGE FROM BRUCE
In the background you can hear the sounds of the train ( bell & the hissing of steam) as the conductor calls out ALL ABOARD –last call for this train heading for the 2024 #40-up gathering.
The weather is warming up even if this mornings temp. showed 47 degrees with a high of 66. Never fear as the temps will be back around normal by the middle of the week. We also got about .5 inch of rain last night. Any rain we get here in AZ is welcome. Everything is growing including the grass where shouldn't be any.
Everyone is getting excited with the chance to see everyone a week from now. Truckr (otherwise known as Jim) has been cooking up a storm.. Linda is busy watching her maid (Robin) (a shark vacuum cleaner) making sure she does a good job. Me, I'm watching the garden grow. Sorry no fresh veggies yet.
Those coming to the gathering drive or fly safely, take your time and enjoy the trip.
Bruce
TO JOIN US IN CHAT,
A screen will open. There will be a box marked "choose a nickname" You may use the nick that is provided, or you may delete what appears in the box and type whatever nick you wish to use.
Below the nick box there may be an identity verification box. If there isn't a verification box, no worries, just continue. Simply click on the "Verify Me" box. This is to protect us all from spammers and other folks with bad intentions. In a few seconds, a blue check-mark will load along with the message "Verified". This shows that you aren't a bad person.
Next, just click on the "connect" button.
You will be taken directly to our chat room.
This link will work on Windows PCs, Mac, Android, iPhone, and even on many Wii machines.
For comments, questions, or just to pass the time of day, contact Gidge or Truckr
