Pam and Dave Are Here

Pam and Dave surprised me at Bob Evans when they stopped for breakfast today. I got off work a little early and we just visited and Pam took me for long ride in our new golf cart. She really likes the way it drives.
We met Pam and Rod at the Church on the Square to a group from Branson, called the Yeary's. They put on a nice show and they we went to Pam's favorite restarant TooJays for dinner. We talked Dave into ordering a sandwich that we had seen before.
It is called a Jaymongous and it is huge. Everyone in the place looked at us and laughed. When we were leaving some ladies at the next table asked Dave if he ate the whole thing and he said no. They called him a whimp....
Then we danced our way back to our golf carts...all in all a very nice day...

One Lost Week

I have been slacking. At night I have been so tired I couldn't even type but I will try to catch up. Monday night we went to Orchid Siam. They have Thai food but we really went to see the bluegrass and country band "Last Tyme Out". Very good...
On Thursday the gang went golfing at Truman and then went to Bill and Eva's for drinks. Then on to Cody's Roadhouse for Thanksgiving dinner. A nice dinner but I missed cooking, my family and all the leftovers. I guess Thanksgiving is nice in the Villages, just different.
On Saturday we went golfing with the neighborhood at Turtle Mound. A wonderful par three course that I really enjoyed. It was a beautiful day and then we went to Mallory Country Club for lunch.
Saturday night we just kind of chilled out. Pam will be here tomorrow.

Too Busy To Write

It has been a hectic few days here, so much going on I can't even remember what I have done. Anna and Jane came for an improtu dinner and then we tried to work on Jane's slides but couldn't get the machine to work. Then Jane helped me with Megan's baby aftghan. On Thursday we played shuffleboard, our team is in next to last place but I won two games and Bud won one. Those folks are avid shuffleboard players. On Friday I worked and then we went to the Ohio Club with the gang. Nice potluck and good entertainment. On Saturday I got up at 4 a.m. and took Anna to the bus shuttle so she could take the shuttle to Orlando. I crawled right back under the covers and then went golfing at Mira Mesa at nine. Finished golfing, headed to the Bacall Rec Center for the Ohio-Michigan Game. We stayed home on Saturday night and Jim and Jane came over and Jim Hester was here to show us how to covert Jane's slides to pictures. I worked on Jane's pics and my aftghan. Extremely long day.... Worked on Sunday, very busy and we finally got some rain on Sunday afternoon. By 6:30 we had our showers and were down for the night.

Glorious Monday and Tuesday

On Monday I worked, it was busy, slow, busy, slammmed and then slow again. Makes for a long day. After work I went golfing and did okay, got one par and we played at Hawk's Bay.
Tuesday morning I went to Digital Scrapbooking Club and they really liked my new pages. Bud worked at Pam's all day and I went grocery shopping and to the used bookstore called "All Booked Up". It is one of my favorite stores, they always have something I want to read.
In the evening we went to the Michigan Club and they had a speaker, a man who lives in the Villages, and he is the last survivor of the raising the flag at Iro Jima. He gave a good speech and had pictures. Of course we had to have an cream social and a raffle. I won $20. This is getting to be better than a part-time job.
Now I am going to bed, didn't sleep too well last night.

Glorious Days

Saturday was just a glorious day, sunshine, beautiful and not too hot. You couldn't have asked for a better day for our golf cart Ohio Club Poker Run. Bill, Eva, Rod, Pam and me and Bud raced to get the best hand. The entire club met at I-Hop restaraunt for lunch and to claim our best poker hand. First place paid $50, Bud won $8 for three sixes. The rest of us just went for a good golf cart ride....
Saturday afternoon, me, Pam and Rod played a round of golf at Hilltop. Bud was just my caddie since he still can't play. I didn't do too bad but lost a bet with Rod for a quarter.
Then they came to our house for homemade beef barley soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. We played the new game I got called Farkle. They play it on Facebook and when I saw it at the store I bought it. We had a fun evening and I won...
Today I worked and really worked hard. I don't know where all the people are coming from. We had a line from the moment I got there until two o'clock. Tonight I made meatloaf and we just stayed home. Bud worked at Pam's house all day so he was tired too.

We Live In a Wonderful Place

On Tuesday we bit the bullet and bought a new golf cart. We have saved for it, we needed it and it was our 43rd wedding anniversary present to each other. It is a Yamaha gas cart with a sumbrella enclosure. It even has a gas gauge and speedometer. Wednesday night I went to Bingo at the Jewish Synagogue, won eleven dollars and had a great time. The pots are really good there, around $250 but I only won a door prize.
Thursday a cold front came through and it wasn't as cold as it was windy. We played shuffleboard and I won one game and so did Bud but I didn't dress for it to be that cold so I sat out the last game. After the game we went to Karen and Murray's house for drinks and met their neighbors who are from Trenton Michigan. Today I worked and we were swamped again. The day went really fast.
Tonight we met Ben and Ann for dinner at the Sunrise Cafe. The food was okay but they have entertainment and it was wonderful. It was a blue grass and country band and every seat was filled. I liked every song they sang. There is so many places you can go and be entertained it is amazing. I have been entertained to the max. I can't wait to take Dave there, he will love it.
Rob called and said they are now going to Hawaii in January instead of coming to Florida. I realize it might be their last chance to go to Hawaii and be able to have a place to stay for free but I was looking forward to them coming here. Well, maybe next year....They did send me Dakota's school picture and he is a beautiful child.

Watching Hurricane Ida

On all of the news channels they are warning everyone about Hurricane Ida and what might happen here. They say strong winds and rain. Well, we woke up today to 70 degrees and the sun is shining. It is almost like being up north when they turn two inches of snow into a blizzard. I must admit you have to be careful but I hate it when they blow everything out of propotion.
On Monday I worked and then met Jane, Pam, and Sandy at Saddlebrook to play golf. I got one par and that was about it. The ranger came along and said we weren't playing fast enough and I don't like that. I don't like to feel so rushed.
Then Bud and Rod met us at Bob Evans for dinner. They were still busy, lots of people like their new dinners and they also like the price. Very, very good.
On the way home we stopped and got some groceries at Wal-Mart. I sure didn't feel like grocery shopping after a full day but I don't like to always have to do errands on my days off.
I think we will go look at golf carts today when Bud gets home from his therapy. He is dying to get a new one.

Busy Sunday

Worked today and it was super busy. It was gorgeous outside today but a little windy. Bud was down to Pam's working when I got home. He can't wait until they really let him do some heavy work. He starts theraphy on Tuesday, three times a week for four weeks.
I made a nice dinner and we just sort of vegged out this evening. I have got a long day ahead of me tomorrow, work and then golf and then dinner out.
I hope I make it....

Happy Anniversary

It is already Saturday and I am trying to get caught up with this blog, I have been busy. We had a great time with Don and Twyla being here. On Wednesday night we took them to the square to see a show and it was wonderful, very entertaining and the price was right, free. Then we went to TooJays for dinner and Twyla ordered a new sandwich called the "Jaymongous". Let me tell you it was monstrous. That was the biggest sandwich I have ever seen and I left my camera at home. We laughed so hard, no one could possibly eat that much corn beef. So she broke it apart and they got enough meat for eight sandwiches. It was an excellent doggie bag.
We spent the day Thursday getting ready for the party. Things went well, way too much food but I think the guests had a good time. We all attended the Orange Blossom Opry Jam and it was quite good. One singer in particular was excellent. I know I enjoyed it.
They left Friday morning and I went to work. Friday night we crashed, company takes a toll on us, lots more than it used to. Are we getting old or what?
Today I golfed and would you believe I won again. Our team was two under. That is three weeks in a row. How exciting is that. We had lunch at Orange Blossom Gardens and just putzed around the rest of the day. Tomorrow is another work day...It has been a good week.

My First Birdie

Sunday I worked, extremely busy. The snowbirds have returned in full force. When I got home Don and Twyla were already here, she told me they wouldn't be here until Monday afternoon. So naturally I wasn't exactly ready. I hadn't even gone to the store yet. So we went to the store and then got Chinese take-out for dinner.
In the evening me and Twyla went to Havana Country Club to listen to the music and then we went to the square for a while.
Today I had to go to work and I didn't get to leave until after three. Me, Jane, Sandy and Pam had a 3:45 tee time at El Santiago so I just made it. We had a great time and I golfed very well for me. I made my first birdie ever. It made my day...
Twyla went shopping and to the show while I worked. She's a good guest, she can entertain herself. Twyla and Bud had dinner ready went I got home. It was so nice to have dinner all ready. Well, I am totally exhausted so I am going to bed..