Quartzsite Adventure

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Quartzsite Adventure

Postby monik7 » Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:32 pm

I thought I might relate my experience upon arrival in Quartzsite yesterday for the GTG. Having sold my RV at the end of August, in October I made a reservation at the Quartzsite Yacht Club Motel for three nights. Starting in late December I attempted to confirm my reservation to no avail. I received no return calls and was quite frustrated. After days of repeated attempts I eventually reached someone who confirmed my reservation. However, upon my arrival I was told there was no reservation for me and they were fully booked - in fact, double booked due to the incompetence of the staff. They finally decided they had a place for me and proceeded to walk me over to my new sleeping quarters.

Behold! The Good Ship “Mai Tai” and ‘nary an ocean in site for hundreds of miles!
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I’ll give you a short tour of my most recent nautical command.

As Captain of this fair ship, these are my sleeping quarters.
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The “Head”
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The Galley
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The Living/Dining Area
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Two extra beds should extra mates come aboard
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I’ve become quite comfortable with my new position as Captain of the Mai Tai. I’m considering putting my trusty mates to work swabbing the deck - as soon as I can get them out of the Captain’s bed.
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Farewell my friends. We set sail on Friday.
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby JudyJB » Wed Jan 22, 2020 10:43 pm

That really looks like fun and a lot better than the average motel "room." And of course, having spent a lot of time in a motorhome, I can imagine you feel right at home!

Only problem I see i s hitting your head on the low ceiling!
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby monik7 » Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:01 pm

No low ceilings or head banging Judy. However, there are 3 levels and going from bedroom, to galley to living area requires 3 hefty steps up and then down each time upon return. And of course, I always forget something and have to repeat the steps again.
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby Bethers » Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:19 am

I'm still shaking my head and shocked by their disorganization and errors. But you lucked out with the end result.
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby brendac » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:27 am

Sandi, you certainly lucked out on this one. Luxury accommodations with built in gym.(stepper). Is this the wave of the future? Pun intended.
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby Redetotry » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:48 am

Sorry you had so much trouble with the reservation Sandi but I love the end results!! Looks like an adventure and I enjoyed your narrative. Good luck with getting your deck swabbed, your mates don't look very motivated! :lol: :lol:
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby Irmi » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:12 pm

Sandi, I really like your accommodations but am curious as to what type of set up you have to enter and leave the Mai Tai? Have fun!
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby SoCalGalcas » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:17 pm

I’ve wondering how you were there, knowing you were going to “motel” it. You ended up really good! What an adventure!
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby Acadianmom » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:25 pm

What an adventure! I'm glad they found you a place. How do you cook in that kitchen, on you knees?

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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby monik7 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:30 pm

To answer your questions:

Irmi, this is the ramp up to the door into the Mai Tai at the living/dining level.
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Martha, as far as cooking in the galley, it’s standard height so no cooking on knees. There’s a 14” step down to the galley from the living area. There’s another 14” step down from the galley to the bedroom. It definitely has been a fun and unique adventure.
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby snowball » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:35 pm

we really enjoyed having you here... and the end results were good
see you in a year
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby BirdbyBird » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:43 pm

Love it! ...but sorry about the stress of their not getting the reservation up front and clear. It reminds me of the picture I took while camping in the state forest on the way back from BJ's one time. It was a truck hauling a rather large boat. The boat was backed into the site, plugged in and serving as housing. No ramp though, just a steep ladder!
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby mtngal » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:44 pm

My goodness that did turn out well!
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby IrishIroamed » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:17 pm

Love it! But not the goofs in your reservation. And the pups enjoyed it too. Bonus! No sea sickness :lol:
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Re: Quartzsite Adventure

Postby chalet05 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:40 pm

I got to see Sandi's yacht today. Other then those 14" high steps, it is awesome!
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