Monday, January 19, 2015

RV SHOW, FARMER’S MARKET, HIGH TEMPS…AHHH!

Sunday, January 18 – Since Thursday, La Mesa RV here in Tucson has had a free RV Show at the Pima County Fairgrounds where we are camping. We’ve walked over a couple times to window shop. They must have 100+ RV here at the campground. We have no desire for a new RV but it's fun to see what's available in the 2015 model year.

RV show

Our two favorites were the Lifestyle which purchased production rights to the former Cameo, which we own, and a motor home on the 550 Ford truck chassis. We'll stick with our 2010 Cameo - it's paid for and serving us well!

RV show

RV show

Today, we went to Heirloom Farmer's Market held at Rillito Park in north Tucson. It is the newest and biggest framer's market in Tucson.

Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market

There was fresh vegetables and baked goods every where. Of course, we had to try a baked good.

Farmer's Market

We really enjoy seeing all the local produce and local food items available at farmer's markets. We tasted several different local food items purchasing some Pepitas, which are make from pumpkin seeds and sea salt. They look like roasted coffee beans. Google says Pepitas is a Spanish term for pumpkin seeds....huh! They are very tasty. We also purchased some dried strawberries which also make a nice snack.

Farmer's Market

We enjoyed a couple cups of freshly roasted coffee as we walked among the booths talking to the local vendors. They are always so friendly and the free tasting is neat too!

This place had the best coffee. That is Paul in the background getting his free refill.Farmer's Market

At a different coffee stand, we watched this gal make coffee a way we never saw before. It must be good. She had a long line of customers.

Farmer's Market

Two different areas had entertainment.Farmer's Market

If you are in Tucson on a Saturday or Sunday, give it a try. We think you won’t be disappointed…but maybe a little lighter in the pocketbook.

It was a gorgeous day with temperatures eventually soaring to 85 degrees by mid-afternoon. Bella joined us outdoors in the sun, relaxing and taking in the warmth of the Southwestern sun. Nice to be in shorts and t-shirts again!

Almost forgot......while out today, Paul stopped to fill-up on diesel fuel. Lowest price we've ever paid for diesel. Check it out!

fuel price

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great time!

14 comments:

  1. $2.50 seems great. . .I think $2.69 is the least we've found, so far. . .

    Farmer's Markets are dangerous for our wallets as well. . .told Dave Saturday. . .we need to bypass the bakery booth. . .now with his blood sugar issues, we have a good excuse to do the right thing. . .since neither of us seem to have willpower when it comes to freshly baked breads. . .help me Lord!

    That seemed like a really great one that you guys found. . .

    I'm not really into RV shows so much anymore. . .it's like looking at model homes. . .just causes I wish - itis. . .at least for me it does. . .LOL!

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  2. Thanks for the heads up on the Farmers Market. We'll be sure to check it out when we get there. I know we'll be there are least one weekend. Nothing like fresh produce!!

    Diesel is getting a little better. Wouldn't it be nice if diesel dropped as much as gas!

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  3. Love the markets and rv shows, sounds like a fun day.

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  4. Fun to look at the new RV's, but new prices are scary... especially when you have one that is paid for.

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  5. We sure love these low fuel prices!! We love attending RV shows and just walking among the newest rigs. I would have really loved browsing the Farmer's Market...what a neat place. Did you all ever taste the coffee the lady was making??
    Our temps finally got into the 60s but we can't beat your 85!! At least the rain has stopped for now.
    You guys enjoy!!

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  6. Free coffee. Can't beat that. And $2.50/gallon for diesel is a little better than the 7.45 we paid in Canada last summer.

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  7. I really like going to Farmer's markets. Hopefully I'll remember this one when we get to Tucson.

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  8. When you have a trailer that works for you the best thing you can do is maintain it and you can even make modifications to make it more personal.
    The temp only reached 73 here today but with the breeze it felt a whole lot cooler.
    Fuel just dropped below $3.00 here today.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  9. I love looking, it is always in my price range:)

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  10. Great to see Paul in there with the Happy Hippies! Bet he fit right in.

    Good price on diesel - it's even cheap over here in southern California. I think I paid $2.65 a gallon today.

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  11. A good farmers market is always a treat.

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