So, we’re here in Casa Grande, Arizona, in a “senior community” made up of a combination of 2,000 trailers of various type, from (actually very stylish) double wides, to mostly huge rigs like Harvey, known in the trade as a “class a” or motorhome.

On a tangent, here’s a tutorial of RVing, that I guess most people never know or care about. Like in sailing, there are specialized terms no one not doing it needs to know.

Class A- The classic Winnebago type, by other brands as well.
Class B- Modified van, often with a raised roof.
Class C- RV with the head of a pickup or van up front.
Travel Trailer (or TT)- a camping trailer that connect to towing vehicle with a ball hitch.
Fifth Wheel (or “Fiver”)- Trailer that attaches to the bed of the truck pulling it.
Popup- Very low profile trailers that unfold into sort of tents.
Toy Hauler- these trailer have a back wall that doubles as a ramp, so you can haul ATV’s or motorcycles, usually with drop down bunks for when the toys are removed.
Park Model- a trailer that will be hauled once to a place it will never leave.

Anyway, the amazing thing at this senior community is how totally enthused, engaged and almost rowdy the old folks are here. Across from our spot here the pickle ball (think squash with a net) players are at it from 7 am to late, with hearty banter and genuine competitive effort. In the afternoon the variety of pool volleyball players are actually really good, often keeping the ball in play for 30 or 40 volleys.

I guess I think of Tony’s mom on the Sopranos when I think of old age, yet these people are “Inspired. And inspiring.” (Dr. Malfi, anyone?- first season.)