TUESDAY / JUNE 2 /

TUESDAY

JUNE 2 2026

MONDAY / JUNE 1 / SHOWER / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / PAY BILLS / VERY HOT /BROKEN DOOR ON ELECTROLUX WASHER / FAN IN LIVING ROOM MAKING NOISE

 MONDAY

JUNE 1 2026

Up at 4AM. Went potty. Could not go back to sleep. We were all up. 

Water had lots of air in it. The spare bathroom in the front of the house was making an awful noise. 

Hubby said they probably blew out another water line someplace. 

Heard heavy equipment when I opened the sliding glass door to the rear patio. 

Let the dogs out for potty. 

I started the ice maker, gave cats tuna, and shredded cheese. 

I took another hot shower today. It made me feel a little bit better. At least my right ear is not hurting today. I am still putting antibiotic cream on it.

Hubby got dressed & made the bed. 

I made a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. 

We put harnesses on dogs and they were loaded in the car by 5:30AM. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk dogs. 

MOON OVER MESA

FUEL AT GREEN VALLEY GROCERY MONDAY JUNE 1 2026

MOON OVER BUNKERVILLE

I brought my rain boots this time and stayed dry. Heard the dogs howling in the farm by the Interstate. 

There was a farmer there with an end loader picking up the square hay bales they had done yesterday.

We walked dogs and then gave them fresh water. Riley ran everywhere. ALL the dogs pooped and I picked up. 

FUEL AT SMITH'S MONDAY JUNE 1 2026

We loaded the dogs and drove to the Info Center. We could not let them run wild there as a homeless individual was sitting on the seat by the building. We kept to the other end of the park.

We gave the dogs water and then loaded them in the car. 

Drove home. At home, unloaded dogs and let them outside for potty.

Hubby made himself burrito and eggs. I warmed up a bagel that we had purchased yesterday at Smith's. 

I did bookwork and paid bills. Then we all went outside to sit on the patio because it was still cool outside this morning. 

Hubby cleaned cat litter at 8:20AM. Then he left in the Jeep for the shop. 

I did more bookwork.

The door on our Electrolux Washing machine door won't close. The ceiling fan in the living room is making noise. What else could go wrong?

Hubby got home at 4:30PM. He stopped at UPS Store and gave them some Amazon returns. He drove out to Flying J to get fuel and JoJo's for dinner. He brought me back a cherry Slushie, but it was too sugary to drink.

Hubby looked at the washer and determined that the strike plate was broken and that the electric control was ok. We ordered a striker plate on Amazon.

Hubby sat down to watch YouTube TV. I did bookwork.

SUNDAY / MAY 31 / SHOWER / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / SMITHS / NAPS /

SUNDAY

MAY 31 2026

I was up at 4:00AM. I went potty, then slept on the sofa. 

I got up at 4:30AM, dressed, let the dogs out for potty, and started the ice maker. I gave the cats shredded cheese and tuna. Hubby got up and made the bed. He dressed.

Since it was early, I took a hot shower. Made me feel a little better.

I went to the kitchen to make a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. 

We put harnesses on dogs.

I started the car, opened the back door, turned on the air flow in the car for the dogs.

We loaded the dogs in the car. 

Drove down to Mesquite. 

We pulled over to look at the EMUs on Riverside Road. 

EMUS ON RIVERSIDE

Drove to Bunkerville. In Bunkerville, Riley jumped out and ran around the park. 

We walked around the soccer park. 

We gave the dogs fresh water and loaded them in the FMF. 

Then we drove to the Info Center in Mesquite and walked the dogs there. Riley barked at birds, but there were not lots of birds to run with her. 

We gave the dogs fresh water and then loaded them into the FMF. Drove home.

I was not feeling well. 

PBJR SMILING WHEN GETTING BUTT SCRITCHES FROM DADDY

At home, we unloaded the dogs. I let them in the backyard. I picked up dog poo. 

Hubby cleaned cat litter. There was also vomit on the table we had to clean up. It was Rattler vomiting his tuna and cheese.

I barely had the strength to make myself another tea. Then I slept on the sofa for the rest of the day. I hurt all over. Hubby watched YouTube shows on TV. 

I got up late and just sat around like a zombie. 

Hubby washed the comforter and dog blankets. I had loaded the dishes in the dishwasher and started it. He put the dishes away.

I went to bed early.

SATURDAY / MAY 30 / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / STARBUCKS / WASH CAR /SBARRO PIZZA

 SATURDAY

MAY 30 2026

I was up at 4:20AM. I went potty, then slept on the sofa. 

I got up at 5AM, dressed, let the dogs out for potty, and started the ice maker. I gave the cats shredded cheese and tuna. Hubby got up and made the bed. He dressed.

I went to the kitchen to make a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. 

We put harnesses on dogs. Hubby was obsessed about losing his keys for the shop. He needs to meet a customer at 9AM there. I told him that there were keys in the console of the FMF. We had some made the last time he lost keys to the shop. 

I started the car, opened the back door, turned on the air flow in the car for the dogs. I found the shop keys in the console. I also went thru the laundry in the washer that Hubby had started. There were "lost" shop keys in his shorts pocket. I put the wet laundry into the dryer. 

We loaded the dogs in the car. 

Drove to Bunkerville. Hafen Lane is still closed, so we drove past the shop. 

In Bunkerville, Riley jumped out and ran around the park. 

We walked around the soccer park. It was really wet today. The horse corral is buried in water. Thank goodness the horses moved out. At the end of the walk, Tater pooped near the building and I went to pick it up and it had "disappeared"! I asked Hubby to come over to look and NEITHER ONE OF US COULD FIND IT. There were lots of pinecones, tree branches, and leaves but no poop pile. It was weird. 

We gave the dogs fresh water and loaded them in the FMF. 

Drove to the shop. Hubby had to make sure the keys worked. 

We drove to the Info Center and walked the dogs around. Riley pooped and I had to pick it up. 

We gave the dogs fresh water and loaded them into the car. 

Drove to Starbucks near the Walmart and picked up egg bites as they did not have the Incredible Breakfast sandwich in stock. Then we drove thru the Falcon Ridge car wash. It leaked on my head, Hubby had to hold up the sun roof. He said he needs to bend another piece of cardboard to stuff into it. 

Then we drove home. 

We unloaded the dogs, I put them out back for potty. PBJR had lots more water. 

Hubby made himself some breakfast. I put all the dishes in the dishwasher and started it.

My right ear was hurting badly. I put numbing cream on it, 

I did some bookwork. 

Oscar, the Landscaper, was here at 8:30AM. Hubby was putting the cover on the hot tub. I showed Oscar where to transplant the plants. He will do it next weekend.

I was totally exhausted and slept until NOON. 

Got up and 

SATURDAY NIGHT MOON

When it got later, and cooler, we took the dogs for a walk, there was some woman with a dog at the park in Bunkerville, so we drove to the Info Center to walk them. After we were done, Hubby wanted dinner so we drove out to Littlefield to get pizza at Sbarro's. I had one bite and Hubby had the rest of my cheese pizza. 

Hubby bought lottery tickets.

Hubby filled the car with fuel. EXPENSIVE FUEL. 

FUEL SATURDAY MAY 30 2026

HUBBY GETTING SBARRO PIZZA IN LITTLEFIELD

We drove home. 

At home, it was late so we watched a little TV and went to bed. 

FRIDAY / MAY 29 / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / SMITHS / CLOUDY /HUBBY TO SHOP / PBJR AT VET

 FRIDAY

MAY 29 2026

Hubby was up at 4AM to potty. Riley got up and I let her outside. I went potty in the front bathroom and then let Riley back inside. I put her in the bedroom and shut the door. I went to the living room to sleep on the sofa until 5AM. 

Hubby was up at 5AM with the dogs for potty. He let them out. I got up. Dressed. Went to the kitchen to plug in the ice maker, started making latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. 

Hubby got dressed and made the bed. 

Put harnesses on dogs. I went out and put our drinks in car. The neighbor's cat jumped out of our car because Hubby had left the back passenger window down. 

I started the car. Then I loaded dogs. 

Hubby was busy inside. Then he joined us. I told him about the neighbor's cat jumping out of the window.

There were bunnies in the dog park near our house. 

BUNNIES IN LOCAL DOG PARK AT WISHING WELL

Clouds over the mesa by the dog park.

STORM CLOUDS OVER THE MESA

We drove to Bunkerville. Lots of cars following us. Hafen Lane is still closed, so we had to drive past the shop. 

FUEL PRICES FRIDAY MAY 29 2026

At the soccer park in Bunkerville, we unloaded dogs. Riley ran 2X around the park before we got unloaded. Put fresh water out for dogs. Walked around. Riley pooped. I picked it up. 

We let the dogs drink water, then loaded them afterwards. Saw a bunny in the parking lot. 

BUNNY IN PARKING LOT AT SOCCER PARK IN BUNKERVILLE

Drove to the Info Center and walked the dogs there. Tater pooped and I picked it up. 

We let the dogs run around for quite a while. Then we gave them fresh water and loaded them into the FMF. 

Drove to Smith's so we could pick up cream cheese Danish. Lef the dogs in the car with fresh waster as it was cool this morning. Some guy was there buying donuts from the open area at the bakery. HE WAS LOADING 2 DOZEN DONUTS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. So gross. 

Then we checked out. No aisles had cashier's had to us the self-checkout. 

Took the dogs home. At home, I unloaded the dogs. Hubby made breakfast for himself. He warmed up sausage for me. I ate some of the Danish. 

I did bookwork. Hubby cleaned cat litter. Hubby put away clean clothes from last night.

Hubby left at 8:30AM. He has to work at the shop today with Nick. 

I played BALL with Riley, put away clean clothes, put away clean dishes, did bookwork. 

I updated my BLOG that I had not touched in a while. It is difficult to remember what we have been doing. 

Hubby got home at 3PM. We took PBJR to the Vet. Left Riley & Tater at home.

Drove PBJR to vet in the FMF. I went inside to check her in and then went out to the car to wait. An assistant came and took us inside. PBJR weighs 66 pounds now. OMG she is so overweight. 

Doctor gave us some cream to put on her belly sore, her tail sore. The doctor had taken some scrapings of both to look at under a miscroscope. She thinks it is a bacterial infection and not the beginnings of cancer. 

Vet recommended Royal Canin Satiety dog food for her to lose weight. We can give her 1 cup 3x a day.

Hubby took the dog out to the car while I paid for the vet appointment and dog food.

PBJR DOING FROG LEGS - GETTING BELLY COOL

We drove back home and unloaded her. Picked up the mail. Tater and Riley were happy to see us home again. They sniffed PBJR all over. 

We watched TV and went to bed at 9:30PM. Both of us were exhausted.

THURSDAY / MAY 28 /DOG WALK / DOG WALK / WALMART / JOSE & DEAN / DOG BATHS

THURSDAY

MAY 28 2026

I was up at 3:15AM to potty then sleep on the sofa in the living room. 

Hubby was up at 4AM to put dogs out for potty.

I was up at 5AM; then dressed. Hubby put dogs out for potty. 

I made a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby made the bed. Then he got dressed.

We put harnesses on dogs. Loaded dogs in car. Drove to Bunkerville to walk dogs at soccer park. 

They have now broken up/destroy the old no-name road behind McDonalds, so we are having to go on the new road-Leavitt Lane. But the past 2 mornings, they have closed Hafen Lane also so we are going past the shop every morning.

FUEL PRICES THURSDAY MAY 28 2026

When we arrive at the soccer park, there is a truck park there but nobody is around. We let the dogs out to run. PBJR is on a leash. Riley barks at birds. She is across the park and back again before we get going. My phone goes black and I think it is dead, so I walk back to the car to plug it in for a charge. 

We walked around the park and Tater poops. I pick it up. 

We get done and give the dogs some fresh water. Then we load them into the FMF. 

I find out that my brightness is on the lowest of my phone, so I am having to try to turn it up blindly. I use Hubby's phone to show me where everything is on Settings. OMG. WHY did it do this?

We drive to the Info Center to walk the dogs there. Nobody at the school, so school must be out now. No kids walking to school.

At the Info Center, there is nobody there, so we can let the dogs out to run. We walk around the Center. Tater poops AGAIN. I pick it up again. 

We give the dogs fresh water and load them in the car. 

We drive to Walmart and get groceries. We see Dean there in the aisle. He has shorter hair and has lost weight. We talk to him for a while. Then as we are checking out, we see Jose there and greet him. Walmart now has short checkouts and the cashier checking us out says that people don't like it. Walmart will spend money on re-vamping checkouts, but not paying their employees. She also showed us her "WORK PHONE" where she logs in and out and uses for price checks. But they still won't pay their employees a living wage or provide better health benefits. 

We drive home. 

At home, Hubby unloads the groceries. I let the dogs out for potty. 

I put laundry in to wash. I put dirty dishes away and start the dishwasher. 

Hubby warmed up sausage and toast in the air-fryer for me. 

I picked up 8 loads of dog poop in the backyard. WHERE is it all coming from? They only eat about 1 cup of kibble per day.

Hubby cleans out cat litter. He puts the pool cleaner into the hot tub again. There is STILL dirt on the bottom of it. 

Hubby takes PBJR to the shop today. She RUNS out to the car to get inside. Hubby vacuums out the dirt from the car. We just got it detailed at the shop on Tuesday. It is already pigged out again. 

I do book work at home. I put away clean dishes. I put away clean clothes. I conditioned my hair. 

Riley and I walk down to the mail box to get mail, then we go to the park. She walks in the wet grass. 

When I get back home, I water two new cactus that grew in our "rock river". 

I do more bookwork.

Hubby and PBJR came home at 4:30PM. Hubby drove around the back of the house so we could run out and wave at them. 

PBJR & HUBBY COMING HOME

Hubby ate the turkey sandwich that I made. He also made some spaghetti for dinner. 

I was tired and could barely stay awake. We sat on the sofa and did Story Time on my iPhone. PBJR fell asleep on Hubby's arm as we sat on the sofa. She was exhausted. Hubby said she greeted people all day, hung out in the work bay with Oscar, and sat beside Hubby in the front room.

EXHAUSTED PBJR AFTER SHOP DAY

At 5:30PM, I took a nap until 7PM. I woke up and went outside to play BALL with Riley. I woke Hubby up as he was snoring on the sofa. I went to make the bed. Then I got the shower ready so Hubby could wash Tater & PBJR. PBJR came to the shower on her own. So proud of her. Hubby could not get the black dirt off her belly even though he scrubbed her with a washcloth.

I made the bed while the dogs were getting washed. I dried them off with towels. Hubby cleaned up the shower afterwards. I was exhausted and went to bed. 

WEDNESDAY / MAY 27 / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / GARBAGE CAN RETURNS / TATER TO SHOP / WALMART GROCERIES

 WEDNESDAY

MAY 27 2026

I was up at 4AM to potty. PBJR had been sleeping on my stomach all night. She had her head smooshed into me and kept trying to get closer. 

I went out to the living room and slept on the sofa. 

At 4:45AM, I got up, opened the door, started the ice machine, started making hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. I got dressed. 

Hubby got up with the dogs and let them outside. 

I went to pick up dog poo outside. I turned off the hose that Hubby had let run all night long. It was draining into the street. 

I made the bed. Hubby put the stuff back into the car that we had taken out yesterday so that it could be cleaned at the shop. He had to put the dog beds into the back of the car. 

I put dirty laundry in the washer. 

Put harnesses on dogs. 

Hubby discovered that our GARBAGE CAN HAD MYSTERIOUSLY RETURNED. It was sitting out beside our fence. So he put it in behind the fence. Very odd.

We loaded the dogs in the car.

Drove to Bunkerville to walk dogs in the soccer field. I picked up poo from Tater. Then Riley was running all over and barking at birds. PBJR walked quite well today.

The detailer had come to clean the FMF on Tuesday, so we had a totally clean car today.

CLEAN CAR AT SOCCER PARK IN BUNKERVILLE PARKING LOT

FUEL WEDNESDAY MAY 27 2026

Gave them water and loaded them into the car. 

Drove to the Info Center and walked dogs there. Riley really ran after the birds and barked.

I picked up Riley poo there. 

We gave the dogs water and then loaded them into the car. 

Drove to Smith's to get some groceries but there was a black german shepherd wandering around so we could not park there. 

We drove home. 

At home, Hubby cleaned cat litter. 

I did bookwork. We ordered groceries online from Walmart. Hubby will pick them up tonight after getting done at the shop. 

Hubby and Tater left at 8:30AM in the FMF for the shop. 

I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes. 

I took a nap. I was exhausted again. 

Got up and did more bookwork. Paid for diet drugs online. 

Went outside with PBJR and Riley. Played BALL with Riley outside.

Hubby & Tater returned home at 4:30PM. They had stopped to get groceries at Walmart. Hubby put away groceries. I put Tater outside for potty.

We watched some TV. Hubby made dinner for himself. I made a turkey sandwich from the sun-dried tomato turkey, lettuce, mayo, and Hawaiian buns.

We went to bed early at 9:30PM.

TUESDAY / MAY 26 / GARBAGE DAY / DOG WALK / ABORTED DOG WALK / NAP / STRONG WINDS / LONG WORK DAY /DISAPPEARING GARBAGE CAN

TUESDAY

MAY 26 2026

We were up at 4AM to potty, then back to bed. I was up first at 5AM. I let the dogs out. Hubby continued to sleep. Then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. Started the ice maker. 

Hubby got up and dressed. He made the bed. 

I made hot tea for me and a hot latte for Hubby. 

We put harnesses on the dogs and loaded them into the FMF. 

Drove to Bunkerville soccer park to walk them. It was quite wet today as they had over-watered. After our walk, we gave them fresh water and loaded them into the car. 

We drove to the Info Center to walk the dogs there, let them out and they started to run around, but some stupid woman drove in with her two unleashed dogs, so we had to load the dogs into the car again quite quickly. People are so rude. 

We drove home and let the dogs out of the car, into the house. I let them out for potty in the back yard.

Hubby made himself a burrito for breakfast. He sat and watched TV for a while. Then he cleaned cat litter. 

We put the garbage can outside and gathered all the garbage. I picked up the dog poo and put it out. 

Hubby left at 8:30AM in the Jeep. 

PBJR was really tired today. She slept in my seat on the sofa. I covered her with a blanket. 

PBJR SLEEPING ON MY SEAT IN LIVING ROOM

I went outside to get the garbage can, BUT IT WAS MISSING. I looked everywhere. 

When Hubby finally got home about 5:30PM, I told him and he looked for it. But it was nowhere. I was going to call the City of Mesquite Garbage tomorrow to advise them. 

Hubby made himself dinner. 

We watched TV. I played BALL with Riley outside. 

Went to bed at 9:30pm. 

MONDAY / MAY 25 / MEMORIAL DAY / DOG WALK / CLEAN CAMPER / CLEAN HOUSE / NAPS

MONDAY

MAY 25 2026

MEMORIAL DAY

Up at 3:30AM when Hubby had to potty, I got up and went potty, too. 

Then back to bed. I was exhausted. 

Slept until 5:15AM. I got up and went potty again. 

I got dressed. Went to the kitchen to make hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for me. 

Hubby got up and put the dogs out for potty. 

Hubby gave shredded cheese and tuna to the cats. 

Hubby got dressed.

I went outside and took the drinks to the car and unlocked the car and opened the back door.

We loaded the dogs in the FMF. 

Hubby had to back up and see-saw the car around the camper plugged in at the driveway in the street. 

We left there and drove to Bunkerville. 

Got to the soccer park late - about 6:15AM and still were the only ones there!

Riley ran around, but there were not a lot of birds in the park today.

I picked up a couple of other dog's poop. Tater pooped. 

We gave the dogs water and loaded them into the car. 

Drove to the Info Center. We unloaded the dogs and not 5 minutes later, the woman in the white car with two little dogs drove in. We quickly put leashes on the dogs and tried to get them out of the park. She was sitting in her car, screaming "It's OK." What a fucking idiot old biddy. She let her dogs out and they ran around. Our dogs wanted to kill them. Hubby had to pull Tater to the car and I had to pull PBJR to the car. Fucking rude old woman.

We drove home after that as it was getting hotter. 

At home, unloaded dogs and they went out for potty again. 

Then Hubby made breakfast burritos for himself using his left-overs. I made him turn on the fan because it was stinky. The peppers were getting to me. I could not breathe.

After that, we worked on cleaning out the camper. Put in more measuring cups and coffee cups. Hubby took out the crap in the bathroom so we had room there. I cleaned off all the counters and wiped them down. I cleaned out the sink. I cleaned out the microwave and cooktop. I cleaned the bathroom and the shower stall where there was lots of dirt. 

Then I re-made the bed and took out the pillow cases to wash. Hubby helped me put the comforters on the bed and re-arrange them. 

I had to take a Nitro because my heart was seizing.

Then we washed clothes. Put 4 loads of laundry in and washed them.

I came inside and made more hot tea for myself. I ate some chicken/apple sausage for breakfast. 

Hubby washed off the waterproof dog beds and put them out to dry. 

I took a nap. Hubby started the heater in the hot tub. But by 2PM, it still was not warm enough.

I took a hot bath in the front bathroom. I put conditioner on my hair. I put away more clean clothes. 

Hubby watched YouTube videos. 

I was still not feeling good. I took another nap on the sofa. 

It was 6PM by the time I woke up. I was grumpy. Hurt all over. 

I played BALL with Riley outside. The other dogs slept on their dog beds and got warmed up.

We watched some TV.

DOGS SLEEPING BESIDE ME ON THE SOFA

All the dogs were tired and slept on me while watching TV. 

We went to bed at 8:30PM as all of were exhausted.

SUNDAY / MAY 24 / LOTS OF DRIVING / CAMPING IN THE DESERT / HOME AGAIN

SUNDAY

MAY 24 2026

Got up early on Sunday. In the middle of the desert and I got dressed. Nobody around for miles. 

Hubby put the dogs out for potty. They wandered around where they wanted to; went far off to poop. 

Hubby started the generator so that I could make hot tea for me and hot latte for him. 

We tried to eat the burritos from yesterday, but they are not good on the 2nd day. Need to eat them fresh. I gave some of my burrito to the dogs. 

We walked the dogs and then gave them water. Loaded them into the truck. 

We drove back to Baker on 487 and then drove west on Highway 6. 

PBJR AND HUBBY IN THE TRUCK

MOUNTAINS TO THE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6

MOMMY & PEANUT BUTTER JELLY ROLL RIDING IN TRUCK

MOMMY & RILEY DRIVING IN TRUCK

In Pioche, NV, we walked the dogs in the grass at the school. It was shady and we walked them around the sidewalks. 

We drove into town to look for the breakfast cafe. We found it on the corner as we turned. Parked on the street across from it in the shade. It was pretty cool, so we left water with the dogs in the truck and crossed the street to eat there. 

Ate breakfast at the oldest cafe in Nevada in Pioche; Historic Silver Cafe. Hubby had biscuits and gravy with an egg on top 1/2 order. I had the french toast with crispy bacon so Hubby could eat my bacon. 

There were 3 latino men sitting behind Hubby and they ordered AFTER us, but they ate quickly and left before us. It was odd. 

BREAKFAST AT HISTORIC SILVER CAFE IN PIOCHE

The breakfast was OK, but not great. We did NOT get sick after, tho. 

We got into the truck and continued driving. Looking for a place to stay the night. 

We drove east towards Echo Canyon State Park. Drove thru it, but there WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE there and could not stay with the dogs. Lots of people walking their dogs and we thought it to be disruptive. 

We left there and drove south to 319. Then we drove thru Panaca. Walked the dogs at the school there in the grass. Church at the Mormon temple was just getting out and lots of people were walking thru town. 

As we drove thru Panaca, we did not see any of those hideous Political signs that had been PLASTERED ALL OVER THE TOWN BEFORE up to this point. It was very odd. No sign of those awful things anywhere. Did they learn a lesson? No politican will help the isolated, poor Republican towns?

We drove west to the intersection of 93&319 and got fuel at the Shell station there. Hubby got Blue Bunny ice cream which was awful. No taste at all and the ice cream was foamy.

We drove to Caliente and Hubby drove thru town. No political signs there EXCEPT for one that looked VERY old in a house on the hill that was abandoned and foreclosed. It was hilarious. No politician is giving money to the poor Republican town. 

Hubby took us up a horrible dirt road by the rock crushing pit that was for the Races that he had done several years ago, but there was no camping there and it kept getting narrower. We turned around and left there. 

We continued driving and located a road that was it was for the Delamar Mine, but the road was awful and there was nothing but scrub brush so the dogs would not be able to walk or run around. 

We turned around and left there. It was getting hotter now as we drove south. No place to camp.

We decided to return to Mesquite. We were all tired. Stopped at the Ash Springs Green Valley Grocery RV park to walk the dogs. What we saw there was AWFUL. They had decided NOT to water the dog park and there were weeds and burnt grass. Nobody had cleaned the park of poop, so I took bags and picked up over 50 bags of dog poo. Some vehicle had backed in to the fence on one side and destroyed it. 

We gave the dogs some water and then loaded them back into the truck. 

Drove home to Mesquite and got there about 4PM. 

Unloaded the dogs. I cleaned the cat litter, I put the dogs outside so they could potty. I re-filled the water outside for the dogs. I made more hot tea for myself. 

I was not feeling well. Everything was hurting again. 

I took a shower right away so I could feel clean again. 

Hubby brought in the basics from the camper. We can unload it and clean it out tomorrow. 

Put dirty clothes in the washer and started it. 

Hubby took a shower and washed the dogs. I helpoed dry the dogs after they were washed. 

We sat around and watched TV for a while and went to bed by 8PM.

SATURDAY / MAY 23 / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / CAMPING IN GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK

SATURDAY

MAY 23 2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Woke up early at 5AM and dressed. Made the bed. 

In the kitchen, I made hot latte for Hubby and hot tea for me. 

Got harnesses on dogs and loaded them into the FMF. Drove to Bunkerville to walk in the soccer field.

RILEY & PBJR IN THE CAR ON THE WAY TO BUNKERVILLE PARK

We walked them around the park and gave them water afterwards. Riley got some really good bird runs. Barking. We loaded the dogs into the car and drove home. 

At home, we made last minute stuff loaded in the truck/camper and then put the dogs in the truck. They were all excited to get going. 

In St George, we stopped at Jalapeno's to pick up some burritos as I reviewed online that they were the best in town. They Were Not Lying. OMG. Those burritos are SO good. Hubby went inside to get them while we were parked next to the restaurant in the street. I made him go inside and buy more for tomorrow morning's breakfast. 

DOGS IN TRUCK READY FOR DOG-VENTURE!

We drove towards Cedar City on I-15; stopped in Kanarraville to walk the dogs in the park there. Gave them lots of water. Hubby and I used the potty in the camper. 

We loaded them again and continued to Cedar City. Picked up fuel at Smith's; Hubby went inside and got hot dog buns, chocolate for s'mores. 

Stopped at C.A.L. Ranch where Hubby went inside to pick up a bag of dog food and some peppermints. 

Stopped at Beans & Brews where Hubby got 32 ounce HUGE iced lattes. They were too big and tasted awful. 

We walked the dogs in a soccer park near there and a weird, homeless dude walked past on the sidewalk, did not acknowledge us, and was smoking a cigar. It smelled awful.

DOGS AT PARK IN KANARRAVILLE, UTAH

JUST SOUTH OF CEDAR CITY

We loaded the dogs after giving them water and drove thru town. Out on Highway 130 North. Thru the little towns of Minersville, Milford, Frisco, Garrison, and then Baker. 

A lot of long, deserted highway where we saw no cars at all. It spritzed a little bit of rain and had dark rain clouds. 

LONG DESERTED EMPTY HIGHWAY 21

TURN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR THE NATIONAL PARK FROM BAKER

WILD TURKEY IN FRISCO, UTAH

We drove north on Hwy 21 and drove up to the National Park, but it was not very well situated for camping. LOTS of scrub brush. Nowhere to open camp. 

Lots of people in the Park. We drove out and back south. 

Found a deserted road White Pine County Road that as supposed to have Dispersed camping, but again, too close to camp and lots of brush. Nowhere for dogs to play/run.

We turned around on the narrow road and then drove back to the desert area and found a sheep shearing station that had been abandoned. We turned in there and camped. Lots of desert area for dogs to run around & play.

DOGS IN CAMP

Very deserted. There was broken old glass in areas, old rusted tin cans, lots of wire, old sheep wool that was gross. No animals, no snake, no scorpions.  

CAMPING AT DESERTED SHEEP SHEARING STATION

We walked the dogs several times. Set up camp chairs and just hung out. There was internet there! I was surprised. We watched the sun set and the dark clouds over the horizon. The clouds behind us cast a shadow on the mountains in front of us. It was very unusual.

MOON IN SKY AFTER DARK

We finally went inside at 8:30PM. It was getting dark, but there were so many clouds in the sky, we could not see stars.

We played several rounds of UNO. PBJR and Tater were in bed. Tater was covered up UNDER the comforters. PBJR was on top of the comforters. Riley slept on the floor by the bed until we got into bed, then she hopped up and got into the bed.

Tater slept in the window by Hubby all night. He was covered up and HOT. PBJR slept by my leg and Riley slept by my feet.

We opened the window to get some fresh air. It was nice sleeping.

FRIDAY / MAY 22 / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / TRACTOR SUPPLY / BLUEPRINT COPYING / GS NAILS / DOG WALK AT NIGHT / PACKED CAMPER

FRIDAY

MAY 22 2026

Up at 5AM and got dressed. 

Hubby let the dogs out for potty. 

I made hot latte for Hubby and hot tea for me. 

Made the bed then we put harnesses on the dogs and loaded them into the FMF. 

Drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. Riley ran around barking at birds as usual.

Then we loaded the dogs after giving them water. Riley & PBJR laid down on the cool grass to drink water. 

DOGS AT PARK

We drove to the Info Center to walk the dogs. Riley was the first one out as usual and ran around barking at birds. We walked around the sidewalk and then gave the dogs water. Loaded them into the car and drove to the shop.

FUEL PRICES MAY 22 2026

We stopped at the shop on the way home to pick up the camper. I drove the car home with the dogs.

I wanted pancakes, but did not want to stop at McDonalds. I googled how to make perfect pancakes and it said to add baking soda AND baking powder to the mix, then milk, and eggs. We made perfect pancakes at home!

PERFECT PANCAKES

We worked on Blueprints and HOA submission for Oregon house all day long. PBJR and Stuart slept under the desk. Hubby sat in the chair, Riley & Tater were nearby.

After working on the Blueprints, we drove to the Clark County Printers to have them print up more copies of the blueprints, but their computer was not working and we were asked to come back just before 3PM when they closed. 

We drove back home with the dogs. Hubby made himself some lunch.

Put away clothes. Put away clean dishes. Packed camper. Hubby plugged in the camper and we loaded clothes and food in it. 

At 2:15PM, we then left the dogs at home and drove back to the printers and picked up the blueprints.

Hubby dropped me off at GS Nails by 3PM. Hubby drove to the shop. Andy took my idea of white tips on the side and ran with it. He gave me stripes that look 3D. 

At 3:45PM, Hubby picked me up and we drove back home. 

NEW DESIGN AT GS NAILS

We drove back home and watched TV for a while. At dusk, we took the dogs out to Bunkerville again for another dog walk, but there were kids playing the park; so we instead drove to the Info Center and walked them there. 

We drove back home. Unloaded dogs. 

Watched TV and went to bed early.

THURSDAY / MAY 21 / SLEEP LATE / DOG WALK / DOG WALK / HUBBY TAKES JEEP TO SHOP / SITTING ON PATIO TONIGHT

 THURSDAY

MAY 21 2026

Just after midnight, I got up to potty and Hubby said he had cramps. I found him in the livingroom and he came back to bed. 

Hubby was up at 3:30AM with the dogs and put them out for potty. Then they decided to chew on bones. They were out in the living room until 4AM. 

I slept on the sofa until 5:30AM. Got up late. 

I told Hubby we slept late and he said "five more minutes". So I got dressed and went to the kitchen to make a hot latte for Hubby and tea for me. 

I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. Stuart was so greedy to get the tuna that he almost knocked it out of my hand. 

Then the dogs got up and I let them out for potty. 

PBJR HANGING OUT ON THE SOFA UNTIL TIME FOR WALKIES

Hubby got up and dressed. We put harnesses on the dogs and loaded them into the FMF. 

PBJR is so cute. Hubby takes Tater out by the collar in case other dogs are out there, PBJR scoots under the garage door as it goes up and stands there in the driveway by the car, sniffing east-west-north-south. She has to smell the wind blowing. Only then will she load into the car. 

We drove to Bunkerville and even though the other woman's truck was there with the ramp down, we did not see her or her dogs. 

So we let Riley out to run and she went after a bird all the way to the other side of the field right away. 

Hubby put out water for dogs. We barely had 2 bottles left as he did not load another case of water yet.

We walked around the soccer park. PBJR was on a leash. Tater was on a leash. Riley was free dog today as usual. She responds so well to us. Riley pooped and I picked it up. Dropped it off in the garbage can by the street. We avoided the low area that was filled with water as the grass was already too wet today. 

Then we got back to the car and the dogs drank more water. Riley chased a bird and turned herself around when she got to the blacktop. She regulates herself so well. She knows her boundaries well.

We loaded the dogs into the FMF and drove to the Info Center. As we were driving around East Hafen Lane, there was still smouldering fire & smoke from the fire that was there yesterday. The elementary school had been evacuated yesterday and the fire burnt up to the Hafen Lane park.

We continued to Sandhill Boulevard where we saw the same two Latinos crossing the street to join their fellow employees at the Maverik. The one older man does not walk very well at all. Yet he still has to work. 

Pulling into the Info Center, we saw there was nobody else there. So we parked and let Riley out to run after birds. Put PBJR on a leash. Walked around the whole Info Center on the sidewalk. PBJR really likes to walk there. 

Gave the dogs water afterwards and I picked up tiny branches to make a craft. I remember that one of my crafts needs sticks, but I forget which one.

We loaded the dogs into the FMF and drove thru town to Flying J. Stopped to look at the smashed awning at the Tire Store. They STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT AFTER A MONTH! 

COLLAPSED AWNING AT ROADRUNNER TIRE

We drove thru Wendy's and Hubby got a Bacanator sandwich while I got a Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit. We also ordered breakfast potatoes. 

Hubby snacked on the potatoes while we drove home. Dogs settled in the back seat and chewed on deer antlers. 

At home, we unloaded dogs. Hubby cleaned cat litter and helped me make the bed. I put away clean dishes. 

Hubby put dirty clothes in the washer. Hubby made a couple phone calls. Then he sat down to watch YouTube on TV. 

I played BALL with Riley outside. I picked up dog poo.

I did some bookwork and checked account balances. Hubby had me email TMS for some warranty on a part.

Hubby left at 8:30AM in the white Jeep for the shop. 

I did bookwork. I put away clean clothes. I played BALL with Riley. It got pretty hot outside today. Dogs wanted to stay inside and nap. 

QUAIL IN BACK YARD ON FENCE

I am exhausted and have a headache.

Hubby got home at 3:30PM. He said they were re-did the air compressor lines. They cleaned the shop. 

He made dinner. Twice baked potatoe for me. 

Then he took a nap on the sofa. 

I went outside to play BALL with Riley. Then Hubby woke up after PBJR came outside. He came outside with us. I brought the Sonos speaker out and we listened to music. The neighbors down the street have their kids/grandkids were screeching; disturbing the peace. So I played music to drown them out. WHY do little kids have to scream and screech so much?

We came inside at 9PM after it started smelling like shit outside from the golf course watering. 

Watched TV until bed.