Sunday afternoon we met Zwaks at Desert Sands Golf Course on Baseline and played that 9-hole course. It wasn't in very good shape, but it was a beautiful day so we enjoyed ourselves. Zwaks stopped over for a short visit afterwards. Sunday night we cooled our heels!
Monday Faye & Dave came over and we went out to San Tan Village to do some shopping. When we were checking out of "Total Wine" the check-out girl broke a bottle of red wine all over herself and me! It was quite a mess! I felt sorry for her and after much work, I think I actually got all the stains out of my capris. Monday night we broke our pattern and met at Fat Willys at Viewpoint for burgers. They were great!
Afterwards we went to Zwaks for another round of 6-handed pinochle. They had bought a new table that made it comfortable for 6 of us in their motor home to play cards. It was fun, as usual!
Tuesday morning I work up feeling kind of sick...I did manage to go to bridge, but I had such terrible cards that I would have been better off staying home. We laid low Tuesday night as I was really coughing.
Wednesday I had my splint changed on my pinkie...I'm up to 4 weeks and counting! Can't wait to get rid of it! Wednesday afternoon I played bridge for the first time with a mixed group of men and women. I had fantastic luck and actually took home first prize...5 quarters! Still coughing tho so we didn't do anything Wed. evening either.
Thursday morning we met Zwaks at the View Point 9-hole course and played a round of golf. It was another beautiful day. Afterwards we had lunch at Fat Willie's and came home to finally CLEAN the condo...I was feeling better so had some energy left for a little work.
Friday at 11:30 I met 5 of my Tri Delta friends from college at the Cheesecake Factory for lunch. Faye, JoAnn Bailey, Sharon Desautel, Kathy Marcil and Connie Morwood...it was definitely a trip back in time! We shared our life's stories for over 3 hours. It was so much fun! Afterwards we were invited to Zwaks for hors d'oeuvres and pizza. We got home about 9. We saw Veronica and Larry Christenson and Dean & Shelley Blada there...more ND people visiting down here that we hadn't seen before.
Saturday was a quiet day! I went shopping alone for about 2 hours while Gary nursed his cold! We went to the 4 o'clock church service, came home and ate soup and sandwiches! We needed a day to ourselves!
Sunday Gary was still hacking so I drove up to Faye & Dave's with some things they are hauling home for us. I stayed most of the afternoon as Marlo and Cindy Lindstrom and Billy & Geraldine Siercks were there also we had a good visit with all of them. Sunday at 5 I met Eunice Ketterling, Marvel Thompson and Judy Higgins at Ruby Tuesdays for dinner. I got caught up on the campus news and news of many Bottineau people! I gave them a ride back to Eunice's in Leisure World and visited there for another hour. I was home by 9...very tired! I watched the end of the Academy awards before drifting off to much-needed sleep!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
How busy can we be?
I think every week gets a little busier than the one previous! I have been faithful to get a good walk in every morning even tho it has been in the high 40's or low 50's each day. One day I could even see my breath! Can't complain, but it is kind of a surprise for that to happen here.
Monday we had burger nite at the Hub as usual. There were at least 15 of our friends and acquaintances that gathered there again. Afterwards, Zwaks and Bernsteins came over for some 6-handed pinochle. That is always fun!
Tuesday I played bridge...had a better week than last week and won 50 cents! Any time I'm in the big money it's a good day! I had the hand of my life that day...10 hearts were dealt to me. I've never seen such a hand! It was so fun to play! When I got home from bridge, Gary & I went to see the movie The Decendents. We both enjoyed it a lot! It was sad and funny at the same time. When we got home, we watched The burning bed with Farrah Fawcett on Netflix...not exactly a great theme for Valentine's Day!
Wednesday we cleaned house, did laundry, grocery shopped and in the evening, Joyce had us over for great comfort food: meat loaf, baked potatoes, etc. Gosh, home cooking tastes good! Of course we had our weekly rummy games before we came home.
Thursday I invited Zwaks and Bernsteins here for a pot luck supper...followed by more 6-handed pinochle. We women really whopped the men that night! About time!
Friday afternoon I met Kathy Marcil at the Harkins Theater and we saw Iron Lady with Meryl Streep. What a great lady that Margaret Thatcher was! She is just what we NEED desperately here in America NOW! It was another great movie. After the movie, I had Kathy, Tim and Mac here for supper and a visit. I was bushed!
Friday I was up bright and early as Val picked me up so we could go to the Swap Meet near us in Mesa. The guys had an early tee time at View Point and we spent 3 hours tramping around the swap meet taking in all the thousands of items that are sold there. It is absolutely overwhelming...especially the first time a person goes there. We didn't buy much, but vowed to return another day.
after tromping on cement floors we took our tired legs and hips to Coco's for lunch. This afternoon at 4 p.m. we made it to Holy Cross church. The church was packed so had to go to the gym for services. Really quite a cool day. Saturday night we plan to stay home!!!!
Monday we had burger nite at the Hub as usual. There were at least 15 of our friends and acquaintances that gathered there again. Afterwards, Zwaks and Bernsteins came over for some 6-handed pinochle. That is always fun!
Tuesday I played bridge...had a better week than last week and won 50 cents! Any time I'm in the big money it's a good day! I had the hand of my life that day...10 hearts were dealt to me. I've never seen such a hand! It was so fun to play! When I got home from bridge, Gary & I went to see the movie The Decendents. We both enjoyed it a lot! It was sad and funny at the same time. When we got home, we watched The burning bed with Farrah Fawcett on Netflix...not exactly a great theme for Valentine's Day!
Wednesday we cleaned house, did laundry, grocery shopped and in the evening, Joyce had us over for great comfort food: meat loaf, baked potatoes, etc. Gosh, home cooking tastes good! Of course we had our weekly rummy games before we came home.
Thursday I invited Zwaks and Bernsteins here for a pot luck supper...followed by more 6-handed pinochle. We women really whopped the men that night! About time!
Friday afternoon I met Kathy Marcil at the Harkins Theater and we saw Iron Lady with Meryl Streep. What a great lady that Margaret Thatcher was! She is just what we NEED desperately here in America NOW! It was another great movie. After the movie, I had Kathy, Tim and Mac here for supper and a visit. I was bushed!
Friday I was up bright and early as Val picked me up so we could go to the Swap Meet near us in Mesa. The guys had an early tee time at View Point and we spent 3 hours tramping around the swap meet taking in all the thousands of items that are sold there. It is absolutely overwhelming...especially the first time a person goes there. We didn't buy much, but vowed to return another day.
after tromping on cement floors we took our tired legs and hips to Coco's for lunch. This afternoon at 4 p.m. we made it to Holy Cross church. The church was packed so had to go to the gym for services. Really quite a cool day. Saturday night we plan to stay home!!!!
Monday, February 13, 2012
The weekend
Saturday morning we got some things packed for our overnight in Surprise at Gene & Beth's. We got over there about 2. After a short visit we went to their church in Sun City West. From church we went directly to the AZ Broadway theater to the dinner theater. The musical was "Singing in the Rain"...it is one I've never seen before so really enjoyed it. We had front row seats so even felt the rain splashing. After the show we went back to Gene & Beth's and played a couple games of Farkle.
Sunday we had planned to golf, but decided instead to take a road trip to Lake Pleasant. It was a very scenic drive and a beautiful lake...lots of huge boats, sail boats, etc. We had lunch at Dillon's on the wharf. We got back to Surprise late afternoon and left for home. Got home about 6:30. Went to bed early and read!
Sunday we had planned to golf, but decided instead to take a road trip to Lake Pleasant. It was a very scenic drive and a beautiful lake...lots of huge boats, sail boats, etc. We had lunch at Dillon's on the wharf. We got back to Surprise late afternoon and left for home. Got home about 6:30. Went to bed early and read!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Another really blurry week!
Tuesday afternoon I played my second round of bridge. My cards were terrible and I was glad when it was over. Tuesday night Bernsteins and Zwaks were here for 6-handed pinochle. We had so many laughs! I think we were up until 11 that night! Late for us!!
Wednesday morning I had the splint on my finger redone at Banner. After that Gary & I did some shopping at Target. The rest of the day was when the real blur set in:
I am happy to report that I am in very good health...after a cat scan on my head, an EKG, lots of blood work and 6 hours of monitoring my vitals, there didn't appear to be anything wrong...except maybe dehydration! They gave me many hours of fluids intravenously. Oh, and these tests were ordered after G called 911 and the firetruck and ambulance arrived to take me away. I was having severe dizziness and my blood pressure was not acting like it should (according to the firemen) so away I went. Got home at 8 that night. I didn't sleep all night tho as my finger was sooo painful! The pain lessened in the morning hours so I slept until almost 11. When I finally got up and got going I decided to go for a pedicure and that was really relaxing. I poured down the liquids all day too. By evening I was feeling like my old self!
We picked Faye & Dave up and our ND friends all met at Filly's for supper...a real, authentic AZ cowboy establishment when some customers come on horseback. We had many laughs there watching the "local" color.
Friday morning Gary met up with the ND guys to golf 18 holes. The girls came here for lunch and bridge. We had a great afternoon. Friday night we were invited to Bz & Joyce's for a fish dinner and, of course, a couple games of rummy. Brusters were there too. We were home by 9:15!
Wednesday morning I had the splint on my finger redone at Banner. After that Gary & I did some shopping at Target. The rest of the day was when the real blur set in:
I am happy to report that I am in very good health...after a cat scan on my head, an EKG, lots of blood work and 6 hours of monitoring my vitals, there didn't appear to be anything wrong...except maybe dehydration! They gave me many hours of fluids intravenously. Oh, and these tests were ordered after G called 911 and the firetruck and ambulance arrived to take me away. I was having severe dizziness and my blood pressure was not acting like it should (according to the firemen) so away I went. Got home at 8 that night. I didn't sleep all night tho as my finger was sooo painful! The pain lessened in the morning hours so I slept until almost 11. When I finally got up and got going I decided to go for a pedicure and that was really relaxing. I poured down the liquids all day too. By evening I was feeling like my old self!
We picked Faye & Dave up and our ND friends all met at Filly's for supper...a real, authentic AZ cowboy establishment when some customers come on horseback. We had many laughs there watching the "local" color.
Friday morning Gary met up with the ND guys to golf 18 holes. The girls came here for lunch and bridge. We had a great afternoon. Friday night we were invited to Bz & Joyce's for a fish dinner and, of course, a couple games of rummy. Brusters were there too. We were home by 9:15!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A blur -- this past week
Faye & Dave arrived in Mesa on Monday, the 30th. They joined our big ND group for hamburgers that night and we were all invited to the Glicks (Audrey & Jim) for lemon pie as it was Jim's birthday.
Tuesday I played my first afternoon of bridge with the ladies at the center. I won 75 cents so guess I didn't do too badly. Of course, some of the competition isn't too tough! Miss my Lake Metigoshe players! Tuesday night F&D came over for a few games of pinochle. Wednesday Marge & Tom arrived in the afternoon. Faye & Dave were here for cocktails and then we all went to Uncle Bears for dinner. Val & Wayne Zwak caught up with us there as they arrived from CA that evening. Tom & Marge stayed with us that night.
Thursday morning Marge & I did laundry while the guys ran some errands. We showed them the way to their motel and had lunch at TGI Fridays. They picked Dale & Sandy Henry up at the Mesa airport. We did some grocery shopping. Gary & I went to the driving range as I wanted to try golf to see if it was possible with my injured finger. That evening we all gathered at Faye & Dave's for a short visit.
Friday I did some planning for Super Bpwl Sunday; walked to the golf club to get tee times for Saturday and took a long bike ride. Friday night we were invited to Bz & Joyce's to play rummy with them and the Brusters...Terri & Don.
Saturday at 2 we assembled here (5 couples) for the Wysocki Open golf tourney. It was an absolutely beautiful day and everyone enjoyed the course...Val came in first (beat all the guys) and Gary was second. I wasn't last, but close to it! Saturday night we all went to Old Chicago for dinner.
Sunday I was up bright and early to prepare for Super Bowl guests. We had the Zwaks, Henrys, Bernsteins, Deschamps and Mac & Tim. There were lots of snacks for all to enjoy. We women played bridge all afternoon...didn't care about the game. After the game was over we (Faye & I) served enchilada casseroles, salad and corn bread. I was happy that most of the food got eaten!
Monday morning I picked Marge & Sandy up at 10 and took them to SanTan village to shop. We met Lu Nermyr for lunch at the Kona Grill. We shopped until almost 4 and I was bushed when we got home. However, since it was Monday, that meant meeting our usual group at the Hub for our burger night. Once I was home to stay I headed right to bed!
Tuesday I played my first afternoon of bridge with the ladies at the center. I won 75 cents so guess I didn't do too badly. Of course, some of the competition isn't too tough! Miss my Lake Metigoshe players! Tuesday night F&D came over for a few games of pinochle. Wednesday Marge & Tom arrived in the afternoon. Faye & Dave were here for cocktails and then we all went to Uncle Bears for dinner. Val & Wayne Zwak caught up with us there as they arrived from CA that evening. Tom & Marge stayed with us that night.
Thursday morning Marge & I did laundry while the guys ran some errands. We showed them the way to their motel and had lunch at TGI Fridays. They picked Dale & Sandy Henry up at the Mesa airport. We did some grocery shopping. Gary & I went to the driving range as I wanted to try golf to see if it was possible with my injured finger. That evening we all gathered at Faye & Dave's for a short visit.
Friday I did some planning for Super Bpwl Sunday; walked to the golf club to get tee times for Saturday and took a long bike ride. Friday night we were invited to Bz & Joyce's to play rummy with them and the Brusters...Terri & Don.
Saturday at 2 we assembled here (5 couples) for the Wysocki Open golf tourney. It was an absolutely beautiful day and everyone enjoyed the course...Val came in first (beat all the guys) and Gary was second. I wasn't last, but close to it! Saturday night we all went to Old Chicago for dinner.
Sunday I was up bright and early to prepare for Super Bowl guests. We had the Zwaks, Henrys, Bernsteins, Deschamps and Mac & Tim. There were lots of snacks for all to enjoy. We women played bridge all afternoon...didn't care about the game. After the game was over we (Faye & I) served enchilada casseroles, salad and corn bread. I was happy that most of the food got eaten!
Monday morning I picked Marge & Sandy up at 10 and took them to SanTan village to shop. We met Lu Nermyr for lunch at the Kona Grill. We shopped until almost 4 and I was bushed when we got home. However, since it was Monday, that meant meeting our usual group at the Hub for our burger night. Once I was home to stay I headed right to bed!
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