Jan 10th to 13th - DHS

Jan 10th – Mon – DHS
Terry left early for his 8:16 tee time and I got to stay in bed and read for a while. I had enough time to post the blog and do some web surfing before my 10:40 tee time. It was sunny but the wind had picked up by the time I played so it was jackets for the whole game. I had a wonderful start to my game – a chip-in birdie on the first hole. Unfortunately, the only way from there is down! But Terry & I both did fairly well.
There was a lot of slow play so the wine & beer was already put away by the time I finished. We just had time to have a sandwich before Larry & Barb picked us up at 2 for a couple of errands. We arranged to get cable TV connected for the rest of our stay, stopped at an Elk’s club that turned out to be closed until 4 (we are going to join so we can take advantage of their RV parking) and went to a few stores looking for a light for Larry’s flag. We got back in time for happy hour at Larry & Barb’s, then home for dinner and early to bed as Terry was falling asleep in his chair.

Jan 11th – Tues – DHS
Same schedule as yesterday – Terry’s tee time at 8:16 and mine at 10:40. Groups & times are recalculated tonight so hopefully I won’t be in the last group again. Terry & Larry went looking for Larry’s light again and grabbed a hamburger for lunch. Wine was still available when I finished but it just didn’t sound good. I did well golfing today and picked up 6 points for the tournament. I grabbed a quick lunch before Terry & I went looking for sewing items for this evening’s activity.
When we got back, Larry & Barb were ready to take us to the Elk’s again and Russ & Judy were joining us. Once again, the club was not open so we all went back to Larry & Barb’s for happy hour and some snacks. We had bought chicken for dinner so I heated it up and then went to the “Dress a Child” workshop where I sewed whatever everyone else had pinned.
We watched TV for a bit and hit the sack. I have a hacking little cough and figure some rest might help.

Jan 12th – Wed – DHS
Well, I have different team mates but am still in the last golf group today. But that is sort of a good thing – the tournament leaders play last!! Yes, I am actually at the front of the pack but things can change quickly in this format.
On the 6th hole, I hit a tree with my tee shot and the tree ate my ball – at least none of us saw it come out and we couldn’t find it. Then I hit the same tree with my second tee shot but this time it fell straight down. As I was walking after my next shot, I saw a twig stuck on my cart tire. Just as I pulled it out, I realized it was attached by a thorn and, sure enough, air immediately started hissing out. I could see Terry waiting at the finish and there were 3 groups piled up at the 7th hole, so I rushed over to get his cart. He had taken his clubs home but Barb was there with her clubs so we switched carts and I hurried back to finish the game. Unfortunately, I did not gain on my score today but the weather was perfect so can’t complain.
The men’s club had their luncheon today so I was able to have a couple glasses of wine before Terry was done and ready to head back. Of course we had to go get a tube so Terry could fix my golf cart and we were lucky enough to get the last one at the nearby K-Mart.
I made a decent dinner for a change – good ol’ baby backs. Then we had a group over for drinks around the buddy burner – Colin & Linda, Larry & Barb and Stan & Marilyn (Larry & Barb’s neighbors here, they are from Spokane). It got fairly cold but it helped to wrap your hands around a mug of hot rum.

Jan 13th – Thurs – DHS
We could both sleep in this morning but were still awake and then up fairly early. I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast and then walked over to say goodbye to Colin & Linda while Terry waited for the cable TV installer with his time frame of 10 to 12. I was back when the cable guy came and read until it was time to leave for the ladies’ ECCY luncheon.
Lunch was really nice with drinks first and then a move to the tables set with the meal – salad, chicken breast, a roll and dessert. I ended up tying with 2 other women for first place in the tournament!
Terry was antsy after sitting around for the morning so we went to a casino. We both lost our allowance and then took another $10 each. I ended up winning a bit and left with $40 to cut our losses somewhat. I am still coughing so am happy to make dinner and stay home.