January 21st, a Thursday in Arizona

We were off to an early start this morning as the gamblin' gals were again in action.  They picked up a new member and today the car held 5 ladies seeking adventure and fortunes.  Sue had not been to a casino bingo previously and at the end of the day told them she was hooked on their group and shared their idea of fun.  For me it also meant an early morning, mainly so I don't end up making the bed, Hah!  Anyway they had a very good day as it turned out, bringing home over $900 in total winnings between them.  When Marg arrived at happy hour, she was all smiles, so I knew right away that she did OK.  It turns out she made a bingo on some new design and won a $400 payout.  The slots were not quite so kind to her, but overall a happy day!
  I went to coffee & donuts and took my camera along.  We were pretty fortunate and got an early draw, so the selection was still good.  I was busy trying to get pictures and then sat with the regular people.  There was lots of news at the meeting, the hot topic being the impending election of officers for the association.  One of the ladies from golf was thinking about letting her name stand, so I introduced her to Kenny so she could get a feel for what is involved and as election chairman he could determine whether she is eligible.
  After, I finished the gaps in our eaves to keep the birds out of the insulation.  I think I've had Larry's ladder for about a week & was getting self-conscious, so was glad to return it.  Not that there was any panic as he doesn't do ladders any more.
  A quick lunch and then I went to the pool hall to sign up with the guys going on the inter-park tournament.  We had a road trip today, going to Raindance. In the past they have been good competition, but it was pretty one-sided today.  I partnered with Bob and we won all 3 games, the last of which we beat them badly.  I think the other park only won 2 or 3 games of the 18, so it was a rout. 
  I went to happy hour at Jim & Beth's, they moved it today because of the gamblin' gals being away, so didn't want to have it at the house of one of them.  At the end of happy I got another job for early tomorrow for one of the gamblin' gals.  We swapped tall tales for about an hour and then made our way out to supper at Ihop. Coincidentally, Jim & Beth had the same idea and were seated at the next booth, pretty funny.  I changed it right up & never had the 2x2x2, a big change in my life.  LOL  Marg did as well, she never had her usual, but had a breakfast for supper option.
  On the way home, I filled the truck up at the Circle K on Signal Butte.  The pump price was $1.71/gallon, but I got a 20 cents a gallon discount with my Fry's loyalty card, so $1.5/gallon.  I have not seen fuel that low for a long time, for you Canucks, that would be 40 cents/litre.
  When we got back to the park we went for a stroll.  It was dark already, but it was nice out tonight.  Marg wanted to meet up with Karen to find out what the timing is for their plans tomorrow and on the way we had some visiting to do.  I think that means I am making my own lunch again.  One of her friends chose the opportunity to share some big news with her, but then swore us to secrecy until they can tell their children.  Then another friend came along to tell us the news at their place.  Then the Patti [another of Marg's friends] came out as we were meeting in front of her place and got to talking with the other ladies.  By the time they were done, Marg had another lunch commitment.  If this keeps up I may get good at making my own lunches.  She certainly keeps busy here in Carefree Manor.  Then it was back home as I had to do some research to get some jokes for tomorrow evening that I can tell during the animal races, because Gene will not be there and they need another filler.