Change is in the wind

As you may recall, when we first arrived I reported on the very heavy winds we had for several days. I was under the impression that such heavy winds were the norm for this area. I must now admit that I was wrong and totally misinformed.


In the days following our arrival we have seen a dramatic decrease in the winds here. Most days we are seeing gentle breezes of 5 to 10 mph. At times we get gusts up to 15 or 20 mph but that is still way below the 35 to 45 mile an hour winds we first encountered.


The temperatures have begun to moderate a bit in the last week and it has rarely been necessary to run the air conditioner. The daytime highs are hovering in the mid 70's to low 80's, but that light wind makes it feel less hot. Our night time lows have gotten into the lower 60's and on occasion the upper 50's. Sucking in that cool night air with the fan helps to keep it cool inside during the day also.


I even opened up the awning and have had it open for the last four days without incident, as you can see in this picture of our site. I do plan to dig out the tie down straps and put them on just in case. Several neighbors have told me they leave their awning open all the time, but do suggest tie downs just in case. I also have the wind speed alarm on the weather station set to go off in high winds.


Did you notice that golf cart in the above picture? We decided this place is way too big to get around without one. Prices are a bit higher here because of the demand. After some searching we found this cart at Mid Valley Golf Cars. It has all new batteries, new seat upholstery, all new tires and a new mirror. Considering the prices we were seeing we got a pretty good deal. The best part is the place we bought it from also stores carts over the summer. When we are ready to leave we give them a call and they come out, pick up the cart, and put it in storage. When we return next winter they completely check it over, charge the batteries, lubricate it, wash it and then deliver it to us no matter where in the valley we go. That is not a bad deal for just over 200 dollars.