March 7th

Another wonderful day in the valley of the sun.
  We both, yes both got up and went to coffee & donuts this AM.  This was a first, our table was drawn as the first group to go for donuts.  Just as a joke, I did my happy dance when we got up, well it did get a few laughs anyway.  It was the first meeting conducted by the new executive, so lots of people were there to see how they made out, it was fine & so were the donuts.
  After Jim & I went to get water for the ladies tea on Friday.  Apparently they didn't like using tap water last year, so we went to the water outlet and bought 9 gallons.  It was only 15 cents a gal, so no big deal.  Jim's wife is one of the organizers, but me, well just too easy to rope in for these things.  Actually I thought with 2 new ladies taking it over, when they asked if I would help I would do it for one year.  Jim is the new guy & will be taking over next year, he just doesn't know it yet, LOL!
   When we got back, I went to help Gary and his group.  He was installing a canopy over his driveway.  They bought a new park model [static caravan for those of you in the UK] and is just getting everything set up.  Gary is a good guy and helps everyone out lots, so there were 5 of us helping out.  I was mostly on holding things and supervision, pretty easy stuff.  Marg went for water aerobics this AM.  I guess there were fewer people this AM, probably worked them too hard yesterday.  The other thing was, she said the pool was almost too warm, just like a bath tub.
  Just got finished in time to gulp down a sandwich and then Bob & I went off to join the pool [no 8 ball, not swimming] team.  Our group played at Eldorado today, so big road trip.  I had not played with Bob as a partner this year, but we told them we would play as long as we could play in the last group, so we could finish up.  We usually draw for partners, but because it was unique circumstances we got an exception.  That is one of the parks we usually have a difficult time with & that was true to form today.  We had tough competition and they played us very cautiously & we did the same.  As it turns out our team was losing 7 to 8 when it was our turn to play.  Everyone gave up and left while we were still playing our second game because it took so long.  Anyway we won all 3 of our games and team Carefree took home a win.  Partner Bob played well, me, well I've played better, but managed to keep out of serious trouble.

  For supper we were invited by Kenny & Doris to a BBQ as a wind up to the ice cream social crew.  Kenny is giving up managing he ice cream socials this year, so wanted to have a BBQ to thank all of us.  Well it was free to all but Marg & I, as I did the grilling [as they call it here] and Marg the dishes.  Lots of laughs with this group.  Good food and the desert was outstanding.  Doris is famous for her pies and she made two of them to choose from and that was really popular.
 

  We're not sure what is happening with the socials next year.  One of our group was going to take it over & if she does, we all said we would stay on to support her.  There have been some subsequent events that may change this.  Most of us wouldn't mind someone else getting involved as well; as we would like to have a few Sunday's off to do other things, but time will tell.