January 25, 2015
Miles: 1082
So this camp isn't as bad as I thought. The locals (Snowbirds that live here Oct-Apr) are so sweet!!
So one of the long timers (he and his wife have been coming for the last five years) came over this morning and hooked up our water for us. He explained the water situation, turns out there is Arsenic is the wells so we have to drink from the reverse osmosis system next to our faucet. It's a bit bizarre but okay.
So the locals get together every night at the fire pit with their "wine, pop, whatever" and just sit and chat. We were invited to join the festivities but OF COURSE some people are still just a bit too grumpy. le sigh
It's not like there is anything to do out here. Your daily activity options are to work on your rig, watch a dvd in your rig, stare at the sand, read a book, go to the lodge for Internet/tv/sitting on a big squishy sofa, or just leaving. I chose most of the above. I cleaned the truck windows (so my pictures would come out prettier), walked the dogs all over base, turned on 3 movies for us, stared at the sunset, cooked all 4 meals for us, drove into Gila Bend to check out the town, and finally went to the lodge to do some work and watch two neighbors watch Downton Abbey.
It's been a long and interesting day. This place is pretty spectacular! I'm amazed by the lack of fences. It's just... It's peaceful here. And I found out that the spigots weren't removed to keep illegals from drinking, they just didn't want anyone sick from the arsenic.
The townspeople are really nice, the reservation folks are pretty awesome, and the snowbirds are just like a close-knit extended family.
I think I'll really enjoy our time here at Gila Bend. I hope tomorrow's trip to Phoenix will be as entertaining.
Goodnight everyone.
I love you.
I miss you.
Goodnight.
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