Most of the talk around the winter people lately has been about next year's reservation policy that the owners implemented. If a winter Texan wants their same spot next year, they must make a 3-month reservation with a month's deposit (non-refundable). This does not sit well with most of these people, so everyone is out searching for a new winter destination next year. We are spared this nonsense (other than listening to all the bitching from everyone) because we will be wintering in snowy, icy, St. Louis with our new grandbaby.
Mark had been talking to Roger about our kayaks, so Roger ordered and finally got his on Tuesday. Even though it was only in the 30s, we convinced him that he had to inflate it and get into the pool with it. He ordered the "3-person" model. He gets to carry the big cooler when we go out because his wife won't go with him.
He deemed it seaworthy, so we're anxiously awaiting good weather to take him over to Saxet Lake.
Wednesday we headed out to get the oil changed at the local Ford dealer. A short 35 minutes after arriving, the truck was ready to go. We were excited about the $70 charge. At home it's always $105 at the local mechanic, and even more at the Ford dealership. Sometimes it pays to use non-union labor. It was supposed to be $80, but the lady had a terrible time ringing up our bill so she gave us $10 off.
Thursday we were having a cocktail in Monty and Marlene's trailer when Mark and Monty saw a cat with a leash run down the street. They went out to catch it and see what the tags said.
"Now what do I do with it?"
It turns out, the cat belongs in the park; the owner always ties it outside, but it must have gotten loose.
Friday was a very long day at work. Even though the workday ends at 7:00pm. we had to call Bingo from 7-8:00pm. It was our first time at working bingo. The concern is always dragging it out and calling way too slow. We got eight games, and a cover-all done in just under an hour. After walking Butch and reading some emails, we were in bed by 9:00pm. Butch was not happy!
Today was beautiful and business was very slow in the park, so we spent a lot of time outside on the rocking chairs with Butch. The problem is, the owners went out for their Valentine's celebration, and we're on call until they get back into the park around 9:30. Mark's already asking, "Is it too early to go to bed?" even though it's only 7:00pm. Yes, it's too early.
Since it's going to be fabulous weather this coming week (75-80 every day), all the golfing men are trying to get their groups lined up. This can be difficult some times because some of them like to play early and others will only play in the afternoon. We try to play with the guys that are playing for the fun of the game. Hopefully Mark's back won't be too sore this week and we can play a couple of times.
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