Mar 18th to 20th - Mesa

Mar 18^th – Mon

Terry went golfing with Ron, Bob C, and Dennis at Kokopelli GC.  I went golfing with Darlene, Terri and Diane (Darlene’s back yard neighbor) to Royal Palms which is a short, 9 hole course.  We were back by 11 and Diane invited us over for a beer which tasted really good with spicy Clamato juice.  We were joined by Diane’s husband Allen.

I had great plans to do some housework or something constructive but the rest of the time until Terry returned just slipped by.  At 3 we went to listen to Fall River in the courtyard and then at 5 went for dinner at Duane & Sue’s.  Ron & Terri joined us for a drink before we ate.  We watched the first episode of DWTS and didn’t have enough time or energy to play cards.

Mar 19^th – Tues

I gave Terry a haircut and talked to Marg on the phone before we left at 10 to pick up Dennis & Gloria to go to Ft. McDowell casino.  They took advantage of an online special which gave them each $50 slot play for $25 on their new cards.  After they got their cards, we ate breakfast and then split up to gamble.  I had a very bad day, Terry went up & down and Dennis & Gloria ended up $ ahead.

When we got back about 2:30, I made devilled eggs for later and then we went to the courtyard to listen & dance to Curtis.  We had time to have a quick drink with a group at Bob & Darlene’s before going to line dancing lessons which tonight included happy hour snacks that we ate before & between reviewing most of the 19 dances that we learned this year.  It finished later than usual and then we helped put away chairs & tables. 

Darlene & Bob and Ron & Terri were still outside so we took over a couple of chairs and joined them.  Brad & Clare returned from walking their dogs and came over.  I think it was about 10 when it was too cool to enjoy being outside and too late to get a jacket.

Mar 20^th – Wed

We made a trip to Costco & Walmart this morning and had a late breakfast when we got back.  Dennis & Gloria stopped by to see our new camera as they also need one and thought it sounded like a good deal.  We walked to get water and some stamps.

Just before 3 we went to listen to Van Arlon in the courtyard.  He plays country music which the line dancers like so we danced quite a bit.  We had to leave a bit early to join Ron & Terri, Bob & Darlene and Brad & Clare at the Chinese buffet.

After dinner we went to 3^rd Street to join a party in progress at Ray & Viv’s (neighbors of Dennis & Gloria).  A karaoke machine & deejay provided the entertainment.  They throw this potluck party each year and we were told that about 100 people attended this year.  It was warm enough to enjoy sitting out until it wrapped up at 9.