GETTIN DOWN with the BREHMS, 20 MAY 2013

Greetings to all followers of this geriatric cult. We are in Parker AZ, at the Emerald Cove RV Resort. This was Diane's maiden, solo adventure, driving from Ocotillo, CA to Parker AZ. She did it driving a 40' 400HP diesel pusher towing a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and did it without any problem. She's a natural. She is so good, I almost fell asleep. Hope you are all having a wonderful summer, and none of you were involved in the tornados.

SHADY SIDE POOL

This is the pool on the shady side, and you can see the Tiki Bar in the middle. They also have 2 spas and two kiddie pools.

SUNNY SIDE SWIMMING POOL

Emerald Cove has two large pools. One in the sun (this'n) and one in the shade. In between the two pools is the Tiki Bar. Open from 11:30 till midnight. Cheap drinks (plastic cups) of course, and karaoke in the evening.

BIG LEAGUE KETTLE CORN

We don't do anything in a small way, here at Emerald Cove. This is the itinerant Kettle Corn concession in the park. Just in case you need something to wash down with that beer or margarita.

CAMPGROUND FOR THE RICH

Yes, boys and girls...this is how the rich enjoy the river. These are mostly weekend homes for celebrity entertainers, athletes, and other persons of means.
This photo is taken from Trailer Trash on the Shore, a modest, temporary abode for the less affluent. But we like it better, I think.

BREHM'S LANDING, EMERALD COVE, PARKER AZ.

Not a bad spot, one row back from the river. Less noise, less sand, nice and level with 50amp service. Important when running two air conditioners, refrigerator, washing machine, and microwave all at the same time.

PARKER THOROUGH BRED RACEHORSE

These wild burros are everywhere here in the desert. They just wander out in front of cars begging for food, money, or to clean your windshield. We drove from the campground (Emerald Cove) to the dam and saw about 20 on the way.

DAMN! WHAT A DAM

This is the downriver side of the Parker Dam. On the other side is lake Havasu, which is a whole other world. A little more tame and touristy. The river seems higher than I have seen it in previous years. Didn't see and sand barges at all.

A LITTLE FUN IN THE SUN

Nothing much more restful than sitting on a floating bar on a nice sunny day, watching expensive boats ripping up and down the river, while sucking down a cool draft.
Diane demonstrates her technique here.

AVAST YEE MATEY, THERE BE HAPPY HOUR HERE, ARRGGGG............

Emerald Cove is a pretty colorful place to spend time. A whole fleet of very impressive race boats, ski boats, party boats, and even an occasional fishing boat. The people are pretty colorful as well, as are their campsites. Kind of reminds me of Mission Beach in the "60's".

PARTY TIME ON THE ROADRUNNER

This is the famous "Roadrunner" floating bar. It's right on the Colorado River in Parker. The last one. There was a time when the river had many floating bars, but as they needed permits for repair or rebuild, they were denied. Too much fun I guess. Since they all have docks to tie up to, there may have been to many drunk admirals out there