Golf
for both of us today. Terry drove for the weekly guy's game and Dar
took me, Terri & Ann to Shalimar GC for 9 holes along with 3
other groups. Terri & I decided to walk so Terry loaded our
clubs & carts yesterday. Too bad he didn't check my cart – I
had 3 flat tires! Luckily the pro shop had a hand pump and Vic
helped me get enough air in the tires for today. I started out great
and parred the first hole which was a par 4 – rare for me. Too bad
I got a couple of 8's later.
The
four of us decided to stop for lunch and ended up at Olive Garden for
their unlimited soup, salad & bread sticks which I love but Terry
only tolerates once in a LONG while. I told Ann that I would take
her shopping until I got home, saw the empty parking spot and
remembered that Terry took the truck!
We
didn't do too much before going to MCY about 2:30. Wayne & Deb
provided the music and once again we danced a lot. We bought steaks
a couple of days ago so we put them on the BBQ for a nice, quick
dinner. I had to be fairly quick as line dance lessons started at 7.
When
we got there it was obvious that lessons started before 7. Lessons
are from 7-9 this year so I didn't think they would be starting
early. Terri has a “FitBit” and her step count today was over
18,000. Recommended steps per day is 10,000.
Nov 5th –
Wed
Another
day when I can't remember what the heck we did before MCY except
Terry got the battery from the toy hauler and hooked up the charger.
North Star was playing at the courtyard today and there is always a
big turnout for them so we went early. Luckily Ron & Terri had
lunch at the courtyard and Terri stayed to get a table in the shade.
Lots of dancing.
We
went to dinner with Wayne & Ruth at Midwestern Meats just down
Main Street. They serve a lot of good food at decent prices but the
atmosphere is nothing special.
Nov 6th –
Thurs
Terry
went golfing with the guys. Terri, Dar & I went to coffee &
doughnuts which was sponsored by Camping World and well attended
since the Camping World rep who lives in VVV always brings lots of
goodies for door prizes. He also had tickets for NASCAR truck races
and Dar got 4. After she got her hair cut, Terri took me, Ann &
Dar shopping at a couple of thrift stores. Ann wanted a metal
spatula which is hard to find and she got one at Goodwill.
Brad
& Clare arrived shortly after noon with Larry & Suz not too
far behind them.
We
went to MCY for a short time and then attended a small, short
“welcome” happy hour at Ron & Terri's. Then it was off to
Dennis & Gloria's for dinner along with Larry & Suz.
Nov 7th –
Fri
I got
the laundry ready while Terry took the battery back to the toy hauler
and tested it out. We drove up to put the clothes in the washers
and I made a couple of trips for water. We had to chat with Ralph
and then Dale who were riding around on their Spyders. Hauled the
laundry back & put it away – done for another 10 days or so.
Time for a late breakfast for lunch.
We
went to MCY with Keven Moen who is not our favorite singer but we did
a few line dances. Jac invited us to go to bike night in downtown
Mesa so we had some chicken wings at the courtyard before he picked
us up just before 6 in his convertible.
Jac
has been to bike night (first Friday of each month) previously so he
knew where to find a parking spot. We wandered up & down a few
blocks of Main Street a couple of times looking at all the bikes
parked along the street which is closed to other traffic for a few
hours. In between we enjoyed a cold beer and watched everyone riding
past. What a huge range of bikes & riders!
I put
on a light jacket for the drive back about 8 – wonderful weather.
Nov 8th –
Sat
We
goofed off a bit in the morning, ate breakfast and went grocery
shopping. I made some Crabbies to get into the freezer for later and
we started some setup for a party tonight which we hosted along with
Ron & Terri. We had time for more computer games before people
started arriving shortly after 4.
We
ended up with 64 people at the party. Everyone brought drinks &
food and we had to bring in more tables for all the food. We ended
up with a smaller, quieter group next door at Ron & Terri's but
the people in that group were constantly changing. We had a GREAT
time! Terry got out a couple of buddy burners for the ambiance as
no heat was needed. Duane (he & Sue arrived just as people were
arriving) brought his guitar & sang a few songs with loud if not
harmonious accompaniment from slightly tipsy friends. At 9:55, Terry
announced that quiet hour was 5 minutes away and the party had to be
shut down. Everyone was packed up & out shortly after 10.
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