Almost Californians

Well, we have been down here five months a year for the last two years so I guess we are settling in. We shop at "Statler Brothers" markets (they have great meat) just around the corner, and know where all the Costco's and WalMarts are here in the desert. We know the key movie theaters, and have located a few favorite restaurants. We live in shorts and t-shirts and sunglasses have become as important as a wallet. Another big discovery down here is In N Out Burgers....the best hamburgers I have ever had. We probably eat less burgers down here than at home but when we do we treat ourselves to In N Out. Only available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and newly into Utah. Try one if you get the chance.
Yesterday, I rode the bike through the park which is very flat and easy to pedal through. I rode around the perimeter of the 1200 sites and that took about 20 minutes. The other main clubhouse, the El Saguaro, has a little larger rectangular pool that is salt water. The clubhouse across the street from us, The La Palma, has a free form fresh water pool. Both have two large outdoor spas. There are six other mini-club houses with pools and a spa and a tennis court. The main clubhouses have four tennis courts each. Next year we are thinking of taking the free tennis lessons. Between golf and tennis you can keep busy.
Another thing about living in the desert is that in late September or early October they pull all the grass out and replant. The whole golf course and all the sites and clubhouses. I understand that for about a week or two it can get pretty dusty. Who knew?