Oct 28th to 30th - Mesa

Oct 28^th – Tues

Golf with the guys for Terry this morning. After I caught up the blog and puttered around, I went shopping. I started at Goodwill and got a different costume for Halloween. My first outfit from the costume shop had a heavy black slip with fringe and when I tried it on yesterday I saw that, indeed, you could see through the skirt. I browsed through Kohls & WalMart and only ended up with a few groceries.

There was leftover Mexican layered dip from yesterday so I invited Terri over to have lunch. We walked over to check out Dennis & Gloria's driveway project – still needs a clear coat. I had a little more “me” time before Terry got back.

A group decided to go to Taco Tuesday at Sun Life again so we drove and took Ron & Terri and Brian & Bev. We were there for an hour or so when someone mentioned that Jerry & Becky didn't come because they were going to Don & Mary's. That's when we realized that Don & Mary's party was today rather than Thursday as we thought!!!

We went to Don & Mary's when we got back and it was still hopping. They provided all the food & drinks and only a few chairs which results in more mingling and a great party. When we left we drove by Dennis & Gloria's to check out the driveway – looks great – and then stopped to chat with a group at Ron & Irene's.

Oct 29^th – Wed

Our shade for the end of the awning was delivered about 1:00. The guys finished installation of clips & rods on ours & Ron & Terri's. They look great.

There was a grand opening at the Courtyard today. It was to start at 2:45 with a ribbon cutting so we thought we couldn't get in before that time until someone said Julie was already saving tables just after 1:00. We went shortly after 2 and lots of people were already there. The ribbon cutting was accompanied by a champagne toast and the core group of workers were brought up front and given a well deserved round of applause.

Then it was time to party. Free beer & wine, full $ bar open for those who don't drink beer or wine. Brats with sauerkraut, chips & cookies were served buffet style in the ballroom. Rich Mancini did a marvelous job of providing dance music and an electric slide filled the huge new dance floor. The pool deck had been painted and chairs set out so Terry asked Jodie (manager) if the pool was open for swimming. She only needed to say yes to have Terry being the first to jump in fully dressed when music stopped.

We came home, Terry changed into dry clothes and went to Roosters. I have had some “intestinal discomfort” for a couple of days so I stayed home. Terry had a scare when he couldn't find his wallet after being at Roosters for a while. Being in a panic and having had a few drinks sent him home to see if he left the wallet here. When he went back, Julie pulled out a little flashlight and they found his wallet on the floor. I will have to replace the velcro on his pocket flap.

Oct 30^th – Thurs

We picked up Ralph & Elsie at 8 for a trip to Tucson to look at and hopefully bring back a 5^th wheel for them. We stopped for breakfast in Florence. It was a Mexican restaurant downtown and was very good. We had to wait for a sales rep at an RV park to see the 5^th wheel. Ralph had talked to people several times and had seen only a few pictures. After a thorough inspection by all of us and a discussion later in the park lobby, they decided to do some more looking as they didn't really have any comparisons and there were a few things that Elsie really didn't like – oak woodwork for one. One the way back, we stopped for a late lunch at Cracker Barrel in Casa Grande. Of course it was now time for a drink and more discussion about 5^th wheels & park models.

Ron was out riding his new bicycle so we chatted a bit with Terri before he returned. Vic & Jackie came by as they were waiting for Peter & Barb to arrive. When Peter & Barb got here, they had quite a story about a woman standing on the side of the highway and talking on a phone. Just before they reached her, she spun around and walked onto the road in front of them. Peter swerved & honked the horn but Barb is still not sure how they missed her. Bob & Dar stopped for a quick chat when they returned from watching a senior tour golf tournament. Ron Sr came by with no new information on Irene who was taken to the hospital in an ambulance last night with pain in her back & leg that kept her from getting out of bed yesterday. Results of a CT scan tomorrow will determine what treatment is needed. There is a very real possibility of Medivac for Irene and Ron driving the motor home back to their home in BC. Bummer!!!

When Ron started the BBQ for their dinner, we took the bike to see Bill & Beth to discuss park model rentals. Then we came home to crash.