We arrived here on Wednesday after a 250 mile drive from Surprise. We have stayed at this park (Emerald Desert) a few times in the past. It is very nice with good space for the RV. There is grass between the spaces. It use to be a lot bigger, but five or six years back they sold off about 2/3 of the place for housing. At one time it has a 9 hole golf course around the whole place.
They still have a couple holes and a putting green.
There is a big community center with banquet room. There is also a exercise room with lots of machines. Big pool with a large hot tub. It changed hands this past year and now the rates have gone up a bit. There are quite a few people who spend the winter here. I Think it cost somewhere around $1200 to $1500 a month to park
There are three dog runs. Charlie gets to run his little legs off. He is getting lots of exercise.
Yesterday we went to COD (College of the Desert) It is a college during the week and a flea market on the weekends. The weather was a bit bum so it was not as large as we have seen it in the past. Not really a place for for guys. Mostly all girl things. We walked around for about an hour and a half. I was disappointed in that they didn't have the beer garden this year. Maybe next time. 
Another thing. The first time we stayed here about four years ago, we were walking down the road and say a sign on a motor home that said Larry and Toni Stevens, Shelton, Washington. I stopped and asked and found a that we were related. If I get this right I think its that Larrys grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. Anyway they are here again. We haven't gotten much time to chat yet as we are all going in different directions.
Today, Sunday, is Kens Memorial at Heritage Palms. After words we will go to their house with the family and watch the Super Bowl. Ken would approve. I'm playing golf there tomorrow. We head back to Surprise on Wednesday. Should be seeing Cuz (Ray and Bonnie) on Monday.
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