Landing... in Carefree (Part 2)

Note:  this pic is from another time traveling to Sedona - might take a ride...

So... feeling this new found "go for it" confidence that has to be a part of this "endolescence" process I politely wrote:

"Thank you for responding so quickly.  The price, although very reasonable for the beautiful area and the villa and the time of year, is more than I'd like to pay.  I was hoping that if the property was vacant your property owners might be inclined to think some rental is better than no rental.  I have friends at the Boulders who can give you impeccable references if you wish.  I am almost approaching 60 so there's no partying or overnight guests anyone has to worry about.  Please don't be offended (nor the owners of course) by my response.  I know the area and I know it to be beautiful, upscale, pristine and coveted especially this time of year."

I also referred them to my artwork site and offered additionally a piece of my original artwork if they liked my styles.  And... IT WORKED!  It worked out really well.

So, I have a beautiful place to stay for three full weeks, flights reserved, (my wonderful, beautiful, amazing girlfriend is letting me use her car while there = big $ saving on a rental), found a shuttle at a reasonable price that should get me to Carefree from the airport.  Well let's hope I don't end up stranded on some empty desert corner with one huge suitcase and no way to get anywhere (GPS on my iPhone notwithstanding).

Carefree here I come!  For... I'm not sure what it is for yet:

1.  quiet time to think
2.  respite from the cold
3.  safe place for a nervous breakdown
4.  hiatus from the East Coast chaos
5.  reprieve from some personal dramas
6.  sabbatical to continue my new love of writing
7.  all of the above

And, I indulged in one of those spray tans so I wouldn't look like a piece of celery compared to the "natives and/or the snowbirds."  Although right now Im looking more like a Tootsie Roll.

An adventure all my own at 59 !!!

And this is a beautiful creature I found hangin' out in front of a building at the Grand Canyon last year. Didn't realize til later that it was not wise of me to get that close :)