Saturday, January 27, 2007

And The Weather Has Gotten Much Better


The low has passed us and the sun came out and it has gotten warmer. Friday was in the low 60's with mostly clouds but warmer. Saturday was cloudy in the morning with clearing skies and then FULL sun and 70's. We do have a cool front for sunday, monday and tuesdaywith high's in the 60's. After that its warmer into the rest of the week.

We did play golf friday and ended with a 93. Lost one ball into the rough and one into the water, #11.

The rough is just unforgiving. I have started to pull some of my shots to the left. I have started watching my club face and a weaker grip. So far so good.

Today, DW and I went for a day trip morth of here. It was unimpressing. If it weren't for having paid for February we would head west on the 27th. Hmmm, thats today. We could be in Del Rio headed to see my dad in Hobbs, NM. Its just colder there this time of year. There is an RV park in Lovington, NM where we would stay a couple of days to see my dad and brother.

My dad is 87 and not in the best of health. He had to have a pace maker. He fell and broke his hip ball. With modern surgery, he is so doing better. Getting old is not anything he nor I and looking forward too. I hope my dad has many years ahead of a quality of life he can enjoy.

The Hower's have sent me a comment that they are here in the park. Go to there blog and see some very good pics of the park.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

A Surprise Today


Getting ready to hit #3 from the drop spot. IE, I hit it into the water. From there, put it on the green and two putt for a double. The hole is #11 with the island green.

The next is a tee shot from #4 which is a par 4. The second shot required a 250+ second to the green. My tee went to the right and shorted me some distance.

The sun came out this morning and it was a beautiful day. The temp reached 58* from 41*. Tomorrow is better and the next week is better than was forecast yesterday. Should be much better.


I have a problem of not shifting to the left when I swing which results in a loss of distance. I don't know if I will ever be able to fix this.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Rain, Rain And More


Since we can't get out again today, I offer the following for your enjoyment. The fitness center with all the exercise equipment. Some very expensive equipment.











Some birds at the 9th tee. They are here everytime I come by. I have been told what kind they are but my memory is just to old to remember.


And I'm studing a putt on this green. This is #8 with water on both side. In the background is #7 green to my left. This green slopes to the pond.





Temp: 40* now, 39* overnight, 48* maybe and 0.12" of rain. Saturday and Sunday might bring us some sun and 70's before the next front arrives.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

When it is Cold and Wet

The east pool by the rec hall. East laundry room beyond.

















The tennis court across from the rec hall. And the rec hall. In here is the kitchen for the noon meals and the wed buffet. Church services are also held here. The pool is to the left and the tennis courts are to the right.


Through the tv we can see what is going on, where the crowd is and when to go to the pool hall, tennis courts, etc. In addition to this we have about 90 cable tv channels.

Monday, January 22, 2007

The Sun Did Come Out


The day started out with overcast skies and about 50*. As you can see it got much better. Off came the sweat shirt and both of us went out for some exercise.

DW took the camera to get pics of birds and ended up getting this "bird".

Was a better front nine than a back nine. messed up two sand shots and pulled a couple of drives.

All in all we had got some exercise, lost 3 balls to water and one to the tall rough.


You can see the rough in the first pic. Knee high stuff. Impossible to find a ball. I think that is the tee on #3. Its #2 and #7 that are close to the stuff. The lower pic is the tee on #18. Water on the left all the way.

Thats an ugly looking dude. He was in my way the whole 18 holes. The lady with him was cute though.

It won't be golf again till Saturday if then. Any way, we had a good time.

Oh, she did get some birds.