Desert Messenger

10 www.DesertMessenger.com April 19, 2017 Traveling with Gypsy Jane Patricia Dodge is turning out to be my best friend, even tho we don't agree on A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G! During my recent illness, since one of my best friends is in Nevada and the other is visiting Australia, for some un- known reason, I called Pat even tho she is hardly more than an acquaintance. BUT, I liked her. She was always friendly and upbeat when we met. Honestly, we don't exactly disagree on everything, just the three most im- portant things: SEX: We've never dis- cussed it. RELIGION: She's a believer; I'm not. POLITICS: She's a Trump supporter; if I were younger, I would be in the streets protesting against him. Oh yeah, and I'm into health BIG TIME while she thrives on French fries, arti- fi cial everything, and fast-food joints. Yet, somehow we get along famously. Here's why we get along: Pat is the kindest, sweetest, most considerate person you would ever hope to meet. She's very dependable. She anticipates my every need. We both love to laugh.... a lot. We both LOVE to eat. (She can ALWAYS be talked into splitting des- sert.) We're both stubborn as hell. And that's just for starters... I offered to hire Pat, but she wouldn't hear of it; so every time we go to Parker our fi rst stop is for the best donut in the world at the donut shop; my treat. Whenever we run errands, I treat her to lunch at a different restaurant what- ever city we're in. She took me to the hospital in Parker one evening, drove back to Quartzsite when she heard I would be there for 3-4 hours, and drove back to Parker at 10:00 p.m. to pick me up. I don't dare ask myself if I would do that. *-*-*-* "A good friend will help you move, but a true friend will help you move a body." ~ Steven J. Daniels, Weeds in The Garden of Love *-*-*-* Authors Jane Finley and Jack Wiley, both long-term RVers have teamed up to publish books from Gypsy Jane's discontinued website: WANDER- INGS: Living the Ordinary Extraor- dinarily (Stories from the Road). To order: amazon.com. by Jane Finley writer * artist * teacher (stretching, exercise, relaxation, meditation) The Odd Couple 2/22/17 Quartzsite, AZ THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 Quartzsite Beauty Salon Perms, Colors, Haircuts. Men & Women HOURS 9-5 Monday thru Saturday Walk Ins Welcome! 250 E. Main Street Quartzsite, AZ 928-927-6664 Prayers planned at Town Hall May 4th National Day of Prayer will be celebrated noon Thursday, May 4th outside Quartzsite Town Hall. The National Day of Prayer is celebrated by Americans of many religions, including Christians of many denominations, including Protestants and Catholics, as well as Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus, and Jews, refl ecting the demographics of the United States. The observance of a day of fast- ing and prayer was brought to all of the colonists by the Continental Congress in 1775. Congress issued Everyone is invited to 88 Shades RV Park activities throughout the summer: Mon & Thurs Karaoke 6:30pm. Monday Jams 6:30pm. Coffee & donuts Mon & Friday at 11am. Saturday Paperbag Bingo. Doors open at 6:30pm Games start at 7pm. Friday Texas Hold 'em, 6:30pm. Check the calendar at the Rec Hall or the offi ce. 360-520-3722. Chamber's End-of-Season party at Leadwell We hear so much about the "good ol' days" in Quartzsite. It's time for a QUARTZSITE THROWBACK! Some folks might remember when families had a party out at Ledwell's, north of town at the end of the season and before the heat sets in. So...Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tour- ism is changing up their mixer this month and having a Party at Ledwell on Saturday, April 22nd starting at 6pm. The Chamber will provide the Meat and Drinks for $10/person donation. Please bring your own chairs and a dish to share. To get there, drive out Hwy. 95 north of town to mile marker 114. Turn west on the dirt trail. This season's rainfall has made the road a bit of a challenge. If you need a ride thru the wash, call the Cham- ber at 928-927-5200 and we'll transport you in. Everyone is invited to this fam- ily friendly event. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful evening at this time of year and watch the sunset. Acoustic music is welcome, too. It's a great time of year for a get-together in the desert! If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 928-927-5200 or drop in and see us. Open 10am- 2pm Monday thru Saturday. We're located at 1240 W Main Street, across from McDonald's. 88 Shades summer events open to public a proclamation recommending "a day of public humiliation, fasting, and prayer." On the National Day of Prayer, many Americans assemble in prayer in front of courthouses, as well as in houses of worship, such as churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples. Luncheons, picnics, and music performances revolv- ing around praying for the nation are also popular observances. Traditionally, the President of the United States issues an offi cial Na- tional Day of Prayer proclamation each year as well.

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