The Coachella Valley is “springing” back and the snow that has been cresting the surrounding mountains is beginning to fade. Today our high reached 20C (68F), it was a clear day and the pool was a toasty 90F (32C) making for an enjoyable 6:00 AM swim. (For some reason, I relate better in Fahrenheit when it comes to pool temperatures yet I think in Metric when it comes to air…try and figure that one out!)

This afternoon, I worked in the office and spent most of the time troubleshooting computers for an assortment of park guests, making the time fly by. As a volunteer, my job entails answering phones and helping set newcomers up with an appointment to see Sue, Catalina Spa’s sales manager. Since the season is in the unwinding stages and the snowbirds are preparing to “flock” home, things are getting pretty quiet in the office. It makes for a perfect opportunity for me to assist with other things like computer issues while not neglecting my duties in the process.

Tonight we joined Vern, Karolyn, Rich and Laura for the all-you-can-eat lobster buffet being held every Tuesday night at the Spa Casino in Palm Springs. Yes, the same buffet that we ate at last week but we are talking LOBSTER here and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT…what can I say!?! Anyway, this time we didn’t have to wait in line for an hour and a half because Vern and Karolyn went there early so when we arrived, they were already seated at a table for six waiting for us to join them. Dinner was great (again) and afterwards, we all tried our luck on the slot machines for an hour or so. Rick and I have been very fortunate at the casinos in Coachella Valley because in the two previous times we have gambled, we have left with money in our pockets. Tonight was no different and we left the casino $145 richer than when we arrived, so it was the perfect ending to a great day!