Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Back in "RV Land"

"Our pool" in Las Vegas (in the background) - no one else in it!!

An "improved" lot in Indio. Just pull in and park!!

Our place ....... 7:45 AM this morning ....... goodbye desert dust!! Try double clicking to see all the activity


We have to admit to having stayed at a couple of “gravel parking lot” RV parks in the past year and a half. Not on purpose ……….. just no other options at the time. However, in the US southwest, the RV is king! Each new RV park in a region tries to outdo the others. Our park in Las Vegas was luxurious. We are now in Indio, just outside Palm Springs, while we wait for our winter reservation on November 1 in Cathedral City 10 miles away. The brand new park in Indio is selling undeveloped lots (RV talk for a concrete pad ….. period) for $220,000. Developed lots, having been up-graded by a previous owner, are selling for up to $625,000!!! Just to make sure that we all understand each other ………. this is for a parking spot for a bus!!!!

But ………….. you gotta see the upgrades. One add describes the lot as follows: “Unbelievable! Waterfalls, pool, casita, complete entertainment area, resurfaced pad, remote fireplace, 2 small refrigerators, dishwasher, BBQ, warming drawer, garbage disposal, washer/dryer, outside shower. Hot tub has 5’ grotto w/jets for back and legs. Bar seating in pool. Waterfall remote. Stacked rocks on casita and pillars.”
This is nuts!!! If you’re going to spend $625k for a parking spot you MUST spend a couple of $mil for the bus!!!! Beam me up Scotty!

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