We arrived at a rustic campground in Hatch, UT two weeks ago Sunday. The sites were pretty tight and for some reason the office kept putting new arrivals right next to us (even though there were plenty of empty sites where they could have spaced them out). By tight I mean the neighboring trailer’s slide was overhanging our picnic table bench and a giant step out our rig would have landed us on top of their utility connection. But the reason we stayed was the great people we met!
Within moments of pulling in, Walt and Pete (Ole’ Dusty Pete of ATV fame) were over welcoming us and inviting us to happy hour! After meeting the rest of the gang, we decided to stay. One week turned into two weeks . . . we got together with Pete, Jo, Mel, Evelyn, Walt & Kelly just about every night. We were invited to White Chicken Chili that first night and Sausage Burgers another, and I even had a BBQ Beef dinner for them. These three couples have over 50 years of fulltiming! I guess we have a way to go.
Occasionally, we were honored by the presence of Cinnamon and Bo– Pete & Jo’s cats. It is ALWAYS good for me to get my cat fix. Too funny: the cats would cry to come out, and would usually settle right down on their (and sometimes my) laps. If they started to get antsy all they would say is, “You had better behave or you are going inside!” and those cats would settle right down! I do miss the cats . . . but not the litter.
Last Saturday the six of us rode to the tiny town of Tropic for the Bryce Canyon Hoodoo District Chili Cook-off. I’m so mad I didn’t get my act together earlier. There were only 8 entries! Man – I make a darn good chili! They had categories for red and green chili and salsa.
My favorite salsa was this peach salsa – very good. The cook said she was just trying it out on us for future competitions. It was really good. I think we were expecting a little more out of this contest! My fav green chili was from, of course, Coyote Jody Chili – even though they spelled Jody wrong . . . We didn’t stay to hear the winners announced and the website hasn’t posted them yet.
Here are Evelyn and Jo and then Pete, Bill and Mel really into their samples!
The highlight for Mr. Bill was . . . the ice cream! He was being his usually “witty” self and the scooper popped back a retort to one of Bill’s remarks. Bill announces (quite modestly) I think I’ve just been out-smart-assed! Boy, was he surprised!
We had a fun time. Made it back with enough time to rest before heading out for the Balloon Glow that night. Next post . . . .
Walt, Walt, Walt, Walt, Walt, Walt - there! Are you happy, now? You are mentioned in this post more than Pete! :)
I’ll try to get to it tonight. Miss you all,
Jody
2 comments:
Hmmmmmm, I see Walt has not thanked you yet! Rather ungracious of him, don't ya think? Especially considering how many "Walts" you put in there. SO! Since I am here first I will put on a sour face and pout!
Ole Dusty
I cannot believe my eyes---Bill has a new hat??? :) I like the new pictures and stories!! I know you guys are having a ton of fun. Talk to you later. miss you! xoxoxo k
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