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| ====== Quartzsite, Arizona ====== | ====== Quartzsite, Arizona ====== |
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| [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzsite,_Arizona|Quartzsite]]((the name is historical mis-spelling)) ("Q" or "Q-town") is the most famous snowbird winter haven. It is centered of the intersection of Interstate 10 and US Route 95((which turns west at Q)) / AZ Route 95((heading north)). | [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzsite,_Arizona|Quartzsite]]((the name is a historical mis-spelling)) ("Q" or "Q-town") is the most famous snowbird winter haven. It is centered of the intersection of Interstate 10 and US Route 95((which turns west at Q)) / AZ Route 95((heading north)). |
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| There are saguaro cacti but they are giant and easy to avoid. Avoid stepping on small plants barefoot as they may have stickers. | There are saguaro cacti but they are giant and easy to avoid. Avoid stepping on small plants barefoot as they may have pokey bits. |
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| "Jumping" //cholla//((CHOY-ya)) cactus (at right) is evil. Don't touch //cholla//, get near //cholla//, or even look at //cholla//. If you get attacked by //cholla// the least painful way to get rid of it is with a pocket comb. Carry one now, thank me later. | "Jumping" //cholla//((CHOY-ya)) cactus (at right) is evil. Don't touch //cholla//, get near //cholla//, or even look at //cholla//. If you get attacked by //cholla// the least painful way to get rid of it is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZUJK_vycYU|with a pocket comb]]. Carry one now, thank me later. |
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| Informal swap meets and flea markets are plentiful. | Informal swap meets and flea markets are plentiful; many focus on RV parts, rockhounding, gold prospecting, etc. |
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| | Groceries and restaurants do exist in Q but tend to be very expensive. Stock your pantry and buy green propane bottles before arriving.((bulk propane is easy and not insanely priced in Q)) The nearest Walmart is in Parker, about 35 miles away. There used to be one just across the California border but it seems to have closed. |
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| | Having said that, there are many salvage groceries where you can get oddball, expired, and discontinued foods for cheap: |
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| | * [[https://goo.gl/maps/eoNgsqsQFH2UgvVW9|Quartzsite Grocery]] (tent) |
| | * Ken's Discount [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B039'50.1%22N+114%C2%B013'59.4%22W/@33.6633847,-114.2347689,18.17z/|33.66391,-114.23316]], see arrow [[https://img.mousetrap.net/2022/2022_01_05_09_37_10_584.jpg|on the big yellow tower]] |
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| Groceries and restaurants do exist in Q but tend to be very expensive. Stock your cupboard before arriving. Having said that, there are many salvage groceries where you can get oddball, expired, and discontinued foods for cheap. | |
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| Showers are available at Main St Laundry ($9 for 20 minutes) and at at least one truck stop (~$12). | Showers are available at Main St Laundry ($9 for 20 minutes) and at at least one truck stop (~$12). |
| RV Pit Stop on 95 has propane, and water by the gallon. If you have a camper or rv you can get bulk water for cheap ($2 for 40 gallons). Bulk water and propane is paid for at the little office in the parking lot. | RV Pit Stop on 95 has propane, and water by the gallon. If you have a camper or rv you can get bulk water for cheap ($2 for 40 gallons). Bulk water and propane is paid for at the little office in the parking lot. |
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| Trash can be deposited for free at the [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Refuse+Transfer+Station/@33.6988133,-114.2215062,16.99z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d1594b336f2817:0x67455b672eee81e0!8m2!3d33.6988136!4d-114.219302|La Paz refuse collection point]] north of Q. Hours are traditionally 7:30am - 2:30pm Sunday through Wednesday but check signage. | Trash can be deposited for free at the [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Refuse+Transfer+Station/@33.6988133,-114.2215062,16.99z/|La Paz refuse collection point]] north of Q. Hours are traditionally 7:30am - 2:30pm Sunday through Wednesday but check signage. |
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| Silly's Pizza is a famous pizza place in town. | [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Silly+Al's+Pizza+In+Quartzsite/@33.6609448,-114.2328899,15.25z/|Silly Al's Pizza]] is a famous pizza place in town. |
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| [[https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11284|Hi Jolly's grave]] is interesting and refers to a part of American history few people know. | [[https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11284|Hi Jolly's grave]] is interesting and refers to a part of American history few people know. |
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