Where's the sun.???

This past week started out still cool and windy, we didn't venture too far from the rig. Sunday was "life as usual" walk the dog, do some laundry, shopping etc.
Monday men;'s golf was almost a no-go as the weather looked crappy, but I heard a few guy's were going so I packed up my 3 clubs (it was a 3 club only tournament) About 1/2 the # registered showed up, but surprise, the weather held (even though I was wrapped up in my heavy sweater and a jacket.)
My 7 wood, 7 iron and putter served me well, came in 3rd overall and won $5.20 US, My total for the year is up to $46.00 US
Tuesday was quilting for Mary, while Lola and I rode the bike around the park. The weather forecast for the rest of the week was not looking good,especially Thursday for our Hackers golf. I talked to a couple of the guys and we decided to get a game in on Wednesday at Francisco Grande >Good thing, Wednesday turned out to be the best day of the week, while Thursday it absolutely poured rain. They say we got close to 2 inches. Someone commented that the ANIMALS are now getting on the ARK ~~~HaHa

..😆 Good thing the Scottie's is on, I binge watched most of the games that I had taped.

Golf and Pickleball were scrapped on Friday as we had wind, rain, hail no sun :( ..Went for dinner at Jackie and Jerry's.  

Saturday there is rejoicing in the park >>the big yellow ball is back in the sky.

The annual car show was on Saturday, lots of cool cars and the band that played "Beach Boys ~ the Monkee's, were really good.   

      

Later we started happy hour early to celebrate the return of great weather, Wow, people came out of hiding, we had 14 people around the firepit at our site 😊

Today is Canada Day in the park, big party for all the Canadians, is held up at the activities center...gonna wear RED.  

the Usual ~ Feb 10th to 17th

This week was life in Arizona as USUAL. Except for the inclement weather. We did manage to get the golf, happy hours, and other necessities of 'life in the desert' in.
Sunday we golfed with Jim & Milena over at Robson Ranch, weather was OK but windy, we thought we would have dinner there after, but the restaurant was closed! so we went to Buffalo Wings, a sports bar close by, food was very good.
Monday men's golf here at Palm Creek, played OK but no winners in our group :(
Tuesday Mary went to quilting, I did the usual clean up around the RV site, walked Lola around the park, and read a book.
Wednesday I played out at Francisco Grande, great front 9, not so great back 9, that's golf  later that day, our niece Fiona and family came down for a visit. Took a tour of the park, kids went to the pool, and we had nice visit and dinner.

sround the camp fire..

Back to Golf on Thursday, got the front 9 in, and felt like I was at home on the back 9 as the sprinkles started, but we didn't get too wet and I had my best game to date (14 pars NO birdies) 
Mary was to play pickle ball in the afternoon, but got rained out. 
This is the worst winter here in Az in all the time we have been snowbirding, BUT all our friends and relatives at home keep sending us pictures of the snow, so we are not too sad.:)
oh and Happy Valentines day ❤
Friday was still cloudy so we headed up yo Phoenix, hit Camper's World and Costco.
The Quilt show was on here at the park on Saturday, along with the woodworkers show. Lots of talent 

Maureen and Alan Burr (friends from home) came for a visit ~ Jim and Milena came down, we golfed here in the park, then had happy hour and dinner -  

With our Ohio neighbours, along with those from South Surrey, and Nevada, we have lots of laughs and fun at the (almost nightly) happy hours:)

HAPPY HOUR 

cool , windy, !!!! Feb 3 - 10

Last Sunday, Superbowl weather was wet, it continued into this week, Monday AM men's golf had a lot fewer golfers as the day started out misty and cool, it did get better as the day went on. Wind was the highlight (NOT) of Tuesday, Mary started quilting (they actually have beginner classes.) I did the usual, read my book, took Lola to the big dog park ~ for those who care :) the big dog park is on the other side of the RV park beside the ball park and pickle ball courts. It is the largest of the dog parks here in Palm Creek, and mostly big dogs visit the park hence "BIG" dog park. Lola loves it there, she steals all the other dogs balls, then says chase me and try to get them back ...
Tuesday night we went to "Creative Cafe" with our Ohio neighbours for Bob's birthday.

Bob's BD cake

Wednesday the wind was still blowing 💨, went to Francisco Grande GC , with the park guys. Mary played in the Ladies here at PC, she won some more $$ ( not too many ladies ventured out in the wind)
Later that day we got a message from Ron & Jill Stubbs, friends from my high school days in Kitimat- they were staying across the road at Mission Royale. They came over for "happy Hour" and we caught up on the last 50 years.
Thursday my PC hackers golf at Dave White GC, we had an open spot, so Ron came with us, still lots of stuff and life to catch up on (hey 50 yrs is a long time)
Mary still playing pickle ball and enjoying it so much, she ordered some court shoes on line. 
Friday, still cool and windy, clean up and laundry day.
Saturday, early AM bike ride with Lola checking out the monthly patio sales (didn't see any thing I needed to buy)
Palm Creek had a Casa Grande business's expo. We went up and visited most of the booths-lots of interesting people here in Az. Each booth gave you a stamp on a card that you deposited for door prizes. My card was drawn for a valentines gift pack (chocolates and a topiary heart plant) - surprise Mary's card was drawn soon after and she got a bottle of pain relief balm. 
Afternoon golf with our South Surrey neighbours Jane and Brent, then dinner at- "a' Latte Vino bistro" -- was a good afternoon ofgolf food and company. 
Hoping to report better weather next week__ stay tuned

Lola at the Park

Week #3 JAN 27 ` FEB 3

Sunday JAN 27th easy day, groceries, laundry, hot tub and swim, then the Rock Me Gently concert at night. We had pretty good seats ~ front row but off to the side, lots of '70's Jim Croce, Carol King ??{videos at the bottom??}

Monday - the usual Men's golf here in the park for me - Water aerobics for Mary,

Tuesday we went up  to the Waste Management Phoenix Open. It was just a practise round, but we saw lots of golfers and the place was not a zoo like it is on the weekend. Had a games nite (cards and games)with our neighbour's later that evening.

Billy Horschel

Wednesday Mary had women's golf in the park, I met some guys who were looking for a 4th , so we went to Francisco Grande - had a good round (in my opinion LOL)

Thursday ~ golf at Dave White with the Palm Creek hackers another good round ~~2 birdies/8 pars/7 bogie's/and 1 "other"  (lov'n Arizona golf)  Mary is still playing pickle ball and enjoying it.

Friday w.t.h. it's Feb already 😁😁 , Mary aerobics and me nothing !! the evening we went up to the balloon festival with our Ohio neighbours 

Bob & Bobbi , us, Ruth Ann & Wes

Saturday we played in the Palm Creek cancer golf tourney with Sue and Bob, (scramble) ended up with 3 under, everyone played well and had fun. 

the 4th place team HAHA

today it's cleaning, baking, and watching golf, reading, and Super Bowl as its...

(wait for it)

raining here in Casa Grande, but I see there is snow at home, so......