First Visitor of the Season

We very much enjoyed hosting our first visitor of the season. Polly, an investment club friend of Kathie's, came to spend some time with us the past several days. Any of you who have visited know that our only rule for a visit is that a guest is obligated to prepare one meal. Well, we really hit the jackpot this time! Polly really treated us. Yesterday began with mint juleps prepared in true Kentucky Derby fashion. We sipped these delights throughout the pre-derby shows and then the race itself. Following this, we were treated to some outstanding lamb chops, mixed rice, and vegetables. Here are Polly and Kathie at the grill as the chops get underway. Thanks, Polly!! The food was outstanding!!


A few days ago, we tried our hands at golf at Teal Wing Golf Course, one of the most challenging of the local courses. (Will, Rob, and Pete may remember playing there with me some years ago.) The course is heavily wooded, and many of the fairways are quite narrow. There is lots of water too, and so between the woods and the water, a golfer like me has to count on losing a number of golf balls. On the other hand, when searching for lost balls, one frequently finds replacements. So, in the end, you can sometimes end up with more balls than when you began.

Here we are at the tee for hole #1. The pro was not busy and agreed to take this shot. Note the narrow fairway directly behind us, which is bordered by ball-eating trees.


Polly and Kathie show good form on the fairway. (Note: That is not Kathie's ball being left behind by her swing! That is my ball awaiting my turn at the approach to the green. You can see her ball in a blur, flying away from the club head!)



Finally, here I am lining up a putt. I know, I'm not quite on the green yet, but I figured a putt was as good as a short chip at this point. I've got the genuine golfers glove thing going. You've gotta look the part, even if you ain't the real thing!!


Following this outing (we are not reporting scores!!), we traveled to the Happy Hooker bait and tackle shop for some souvenirs and then to Schultz's Restaurant for a Friday night fish fry.