We started out Friday night with a family graduation party. Nicole's cousin Erika graduated from Maple Grove so we went out to her party after work on Friday. It poured and hailed while we were there, but we had a good time talking to Nicole's grandma and grandpa and aunts/uncles. After the storm cleared we had part of Nicole's family back to our house for the night. George, Michelle, Ashley and Zander came over for the night. We played cars and watched the Twins and had a few drinks at the bar and it was a lot of fun.
On Saturday morning George and I took my mower deck off (1st time for me doing that) and cleaned out the deck and sharpened the blades. I had John Deere come out at the beginning of the season and they service the mower and sharpen the blades, but they needed it again so George and I had a hard time getting the blades off because they use an impact gun when they tighten the blades. I think they do this so you "have" to have them sharpen the blades for you. (RIP JOB). With the help of my neighbor Dave, George and I were able to muscle the blades off and get them sharpened. It was a good job to get done and now the blades are just hand tightened so it will be a lot easier next time for me.
While George and I were working on the mower, Nicole, Z, Michelle and Ashley went over to the driving range so Zander could hit some balls. He is getting better, but he likes to start with the golf club above his shoulders (I think he watches a lot of baseball with Grandpa). His hand/eye is good though as he hits the ball everytime.
After all the work was done we went to lunch (Culver's in Hudson) and then The Tauer's had to get home for Riverside Days (Springfield's annual celebration). Ashley had to go to work yesterday and Nicole and I had a tee time.
There was a tournament at Troy Burne yesterday so the course was closed to us, so what they do for members when the course is closed is they give you a few options at some other courses they have reciprocity with. We could have played StoneRidge in Stillwater, Southview in Inver Grove Heights or the Hastings Country Club. Having played StoneRidge before (Nicole hasn't) and caddying for Brent at Southview a few weeks ago, we decided to play Hastings. It was just the two of us and they just charge you the cart fee ($18/person) so not too bad. It is a private course so it was good to see it. It played very much like our hometown course in Springfield. Very tight off the tee and very small greens, which makes for a tough golf course. The greens were in perfect shape and putted very fast. It was a fun to mix it up as we play 95% of our golf at Troy Burne. We came home and made dinner with the Snyder's. Nicole tried a new blue cheese/bacon burger and it turned out very well.
Sunday we slept in and went for a long walk and took some nice pictures on the golf course. Nicole had to go to the hospital to see 2 clients and I had a golf tournament at 1:00 p.m. We both got home at 6:00 and grilled out some pork tenderloin and had a nice bottle of wine on the deck. The sun is just about to set as I write on the blog. It was good to see everyone over the weekend.
This week is going to be a busy one as we head into the 4th of July weekend. Nicole is swamped at the office which is great and I have 2 seminars, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Friday will come very quick and we are looking forward to a 3-day weekend.
More later this week...
The Wards
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Happy Birthday Emily Tauer Ritchie
Today is Emily's 29th b-day and we want to wish her a Happy Birthday! We hope you have a great day and we love you.
Jason and Nicole
Jason and Nicole
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thanks For The Help Michelle!
Nicole's mom Michelle came over yesterday and Nicole had the day off so they washed windows at the house for 4 hours. It is such a big job and one that is not fun. We have been putting it off and putting it off and finally Michelle motivated Nicole to get the job done. Thanks so much for your help Michelle. They look great. We have to get a tall ladder to do 3 windows, otherwise they got the rest. We also had our favorite nephew Zander over and he is ever changing. He is so smart it is scary. Here are a couple examples:
I came home about 5 p.m. and he was watching cartoons and he was wearing a tank top and I noticed he was red from the sun, so I said, Z, it looks like you got a sunburn, where were you? He says, "in the sun". Funny! Then he was on the deck eating some watermelon and my neighbor Dave was on his way to the driving range walking across the backyard and he yells out, Hey Dave! Oh, it made Dave's day for Z to remember him. Dave loves kids and Z remembered him. It was good to see Ashley too. We haven't seen her in a while and she is now working back in Mpls, so we hope to see her more.
Yesterday was also a big day as Nicole's diploma came via FedEx. It was surreal to see it and hold it after Nicole has worked so hard for so long. I am always gushing about her and I know it gets old but I am so proud of her. She works so hard and I love her so much.
The diploma came in an ugly green leather (possibly pleather) case so we will be getting a nice frame for it. Now, where to hang it? She doesn't have a permanent office, so we're not sure yet where it should go.
I came home about 5 p.m. and he was watching cartoons and he was wearing a tank top and I noticed he was red from the sun, so I said, Z, it looks like you got a sunburn, where were you? He says, "in the sun". Funny! Then he was on the deck eating some watermelon and my neighbor Dave was on his way to the driving range walking across the backyard and he yells out, Hey Dave! Oh, it made Dave's day for Z to remember him. Dave loves kids and Z remembered him. It was good to see Ashley too. We haven't seen her in a while and she is now working back in Mpls, so we hope to see her more.
Yesterday was also a big day as Nicole's diploma came via FedEx. It was surreal to see it and hold it after Nicole has worked so hard for so long. I am always gushing about her and I know it gets old but I am so proud of her. She works so hard and I love her so much.
The diploma came in an ugly green leather (possibly pleather) case so we will be getting a nice frame for it. Now, where to hang it? She doesn't have a permanent office, so we're not sure yet where it should go.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Beautiful Evening
Yesterday was finally a sunny day in Hudson. We have had to much rain as of late, it has been a little ridiculous. Yesterday Nicole made her 1st trip to a new clinic in Shoreview, a location that her boss goes to as well as other private practioners. This will hopefully be her spot on Wednesdays. She said she has a nice office there with a fireplace and two couches. I think I am going to schedule an hour with her just to kick back on the couch and talk about my golf game. :)
I mowed the hay in our yard last night and had to raise the mower up to the 2nd highest setting. Thick and long is what the grass is as mowing has been difficult with all the rain. I need a bagger for just such occasions.
After mowing we played 9 holes with Brent and Courtney. There was a huge tournament at TB yesterday, an adoption charity event that is very close to our head pro Dave Tentis as he has an adopted daughter. The weather was perfect and turnout was 150 golfers. They occupied the course until 7:00 p.m. so that is when we teed off. We finished just before dark. I shot a 38, Nicole a 43, she struggled a bit last night. It was a beautiful evening to be on the course with friends.
I mowed the hay in our yard last night and had to raise the mower up to the 2nd highest setting. Thick and long is what the grass is as mowing has been difficult with all the rain. I need a bagger for just such occasions.
After mowing we played 9 holes with Brent and Courtney. There was a huge tournament at TB yesterday, an adoption charity event that is very close to our head pro Dave Tentis as he has an adopted daughter. The weather was perfect and turnout was 150 golfers. They occupied the course until 7:00 p.m. so that is when we teed off. We finished just before dark. I shot a 38, Nicole a 43, she struggled a bit last night. It was a beautiful evening to be on the course with friends.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Great Turn Of Weather
Yesterday (Tuesday) Nicole and I both had things to do outside and the early weather was wet and the forecast was for rain all evening. She has her Women's Golf League on Tuesday nights and I was taking some clients to the Twins game. So far this year, every Tuesday night golf league has been rained out for Nicole so they were due for some good weather.
Well, at about 2:00 p.m. yesterday the clouds rolled OUT and the sun came out and it turned out to be a perfect evening. Game time was 70 degrees and blue skies, just perfect for an outdoor evening game.
My partner Luke and I took our clients to Kieran's, which is in a new location on the backside of Block E, by far the best Irish bar in the city. It is a great place on game day as it is jam packed with people. We sat out in the sun and enjoyed a beer and 2 very nice clients. We had dinner reservations at the Metropolitan Club which is a nice restaurant at Target Field held for season ticket holders (which AgMotion is). Nicole and I have been there once with Mark and Karen but we never ate there. They have a $30 all you can eat buffet which we did with the clients. The food was very good but the cool part was you got to sit outside and eat and watch the Twins warm up from a perch just down the 1st base line. A very neat experience and the clients were just gushing about how cool it was to sit there.
After we ate we went down to our seats and watched the Twins kick the Rockies. Lots of hits last night for the Twins.
Nicole played well in her Women's League shooting a 45. I was glad they finally got to play 9 holes in some nice weather and enjoy dinner together afterward.
Looking forward to Michelle visiting either tonight or tomorrow, hope it works out!
Well, at about 2:00 p.m. yesterday the clouds rolled OUT and the sun came out and it turned out to be a perfect evening. Game time was 70 degrees and blue skies, just perfect for an outdoor evening game.
My partner Luke and I took our clients to Kieran's, which is in a new location on the backside of Block E, by far the best Irish bar in the city. It is a great place on game day as it is jam packed with people. We sat out in the sun and enjoyed a beer and 2 very nice clients. We had dinner reservations at the Metropolitan Club which is a nice restaurant at Target Field held for season ticket holders (which AgMotion is). Nicole and I have been there once with Mark and Karen but we never ate there. They have a $30 all you can eat buffet which we did with the clients. The food was very good but the cool part was you got to sit outside and eat and watch the Twins warm up from a perch just down the 1st base line. A very neat experience and the clients were just gushing about how cool it was to sit there.
After we ate we went down to our seats and watched the Twins kick the Rockies. Lots of hits last night for the Twins.
Nicole played well in her Women's League shooting a 45. I was glad they finally got to play 9 holes in some nice weather and enjoy dinner together afterward.
Looking forward to Michelle visiting either tonight or tomorrow, hope it works out!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Caddy Debut
This weekend there was a big golf tournament called the Tapemark. It is a charity tournament in its 39th year held at Southview CC in Inver Grove Heights. It draws high pro talent because the payout is quite good and the history of this tournament is great. The event pairs one pro golfer and 3 amateurs together as a team, but the pro is really playing against all the other pros, he is just able to help his team compete as well.
It is a 3-day tournament with a cut after 2 days. At the pro level, this year the cut was +2 after 2 rounds (18 hole rounds).
I had to work on Friday so I couldn't caddy for Brent that day, but I was his man on Saturday. Our tee time was 8:40 and I was a little nervous. I have never caddied but I have been golfing since I was 5 years old so I pretty much knew what to do. Keep the clubs clean/dry and keep the ball clean, help read putts (only when asked) and get the pin. Oh yeah, and keep your player positive by telling him "good shot", "way to go bud", stuff like that. Brent always has a good support group walking the course with him. His Dad, Bill is always there and usually his brother, wife Courtney and a lot of times his mom. It is nerve wracking to watch these guys grind it out but the golf means a lot to them financially so it's not about just having fun with your buddies, these guys are stone cold serious. Brent says to me though that the more fun he has the better he plays so he really tries hard not to be too serious.
I was so proud of him yesterday and today. I had to play in a tournament at Troy Burne today so I couldn't caddy today, but I was certainly checking online for updates.
A little bit about yesterday first. Our tee time was 8:40 so we arrived at 7:30 to warm-up. Brent wanted me to putt a few on the practice green so I could get a feel for the speed of the greens so I could help him read the putts. These greens were lightning fast and very severe in how steep they were. This course is short in distance, but it makes up for it with the severity of the greens.
It had rained on Friday so the course was wet and we played a lot of the holes in the rain on Saturday. It was off and on rain for a while but then it got heavy at the end. We had 3 holes to go and Brent was 3 under par. He hit driver and it slipped in his hands a little and he hit a pretty good slice, but he kept it in the fairway. He hit a great wedge to about 12 feet and just missed the putt. So we knew on the next 2 holes as the rain was getting heavier we couldn't hit driver. He tried 3 wood on the 2nd to last hole and it slid right into the rough. He punched it out over the green, but got up and down for par, a ALL-WORLD par as we call them. Last hole, I'm holding the umbrella over him while he dries his grips and we can see our breath at this point. He walks to the tee (I keep the umbrella over him to keep him dry). The key is to keep the grip dry otherwise there is no way to hold onto that club with that clubhead speed. He hit a 4-iron and made a great "easy" swing to 150 yards in. He hit a superb 8 iron too 4 feet right of the flag. When we got the green, water was starting to accumulate in pools on the green. We watched a couple of the amateurs putt through the water and it didn't seem to slow their balls down too much so we decided to just hit a good solid putt and not "slam" it to get through the water. He hit a great putt that fell into the very right side of the cup for his 5th birdie of the day, and what a way to finish. As soon as we were done, they blew the horn and suspended play.
Brent went back on Sunday and fired another 67 to finish in a tie for 10th. Nicole and I are very proud of him.
It is a 3-day tournament with a cut after 2 days. At the pro level, this year the cut was +2 after 2 rounds (18 hole rounds).
I had to work on Friday so I couldn't caddy for Brent that day, but I was his man on Saturday. Our tee time was 8:40 and I was a little nervous. I have never caddied but I have been golfing since I was 5 years old so I pretty much knew what to do. Keep the clubs clean/dry and keep the ball clean, help read putts (only when asked) and get the pin. Oh yeah, and keep your player positive by telling him "good shot", "way to go bud", stuff like that. Brent always has a good support group walking the course with him. His Dad, Bill is always there and usually his brother, wife Courtney and a lot of times his mom. It is nerve wracking to watch these guys grind it out but the golf means a lot to them financially so it's not about just having fun with your buddies, these guys are stone cold serious. Brent says to me though that the more fun he has the better he plays so he really tries hard not to be too serious.
I was so proud of him yesterday and today. I had to play in a tournament at Troy Burne today so I couldn't caddy today, but I was certainly checking online for updates.
A little bit about yesterday first. Our tee time was 8:40 so we arrived at 7:30 to warm-up. Brent wanted me to putt a few on the practice green so I could get a feel for the speed of the greens so I could help him read the putts. These greens were lightning fast and very severe in how steep they were. This course is short in distance, but it makes up for it with the severity of the greens.
It had rained on Friday so the course was wet and we played a lot of the holes in the rain on Saturday. It was off and on rain for a while but then it got heavy at the end. We had 3 holes to go and Brent was 3 under par. He hit driver and it slipped in his hands a little and he hit a pretty good slice, but he kept it in the fairway. He hit a great wedge to about 12 feet and just missed the putt. So we knew on the next 2 holes as the rain was getting heavier we couldn't hit driver. He tried 3 wood on the 2nd to last hole and it slid right into the rough. He punched it out over the green, but got up and down for par, a ALL-WORLD par as we call them. Last hole, I'm holding the umbrella over him while he dries his grips and we can see our breath at this point. He walks to the tee (I keep the umbrella over him to keep him dry). The key is to keep the grip dry otherwise there is no way to hold onto that club with that clubhead speed. He hit a 4-iron and made a great "easy" swing to 150 yards in. He hit a superb 8 iron too 4 feet right of the flag. When we got the green, water was starting to accumulate in pools on the green. We watched a couple of the amateurs putt through the water and it didn't seem to slow their balls down too much so we decided to just hit a good solid putt and not "slam" it to get through the water. He hit a great putt that fell into the very right side of the cup for his 5th birdie of the day, and what a way to finish. As soon as we were done, they blew the horn and suspended play.
Brent went back on Sunday and fired another 67 to finish in a tie for 10th. Nicole and I are very proud of him.
Monday, June 7, 2010
More Of The Same....
It seems our lives follow a similar path each weekend which could be viewed as boring to most, but we seem so happy doing it each weekend we just continue to do it.
On Friday I picked Nicole up at her office at 6:00 p.m., she has been very busy lately and that is so good. We were both starving when we got home as we usually are so we went to the clubhouse to get a pizza. The pizzas at Troy Burne are very good. After eating we had plenty of time to play 9 holes so we just went out and enjoyed the evening. Nicole played her best 9 hole round at Troy Burne and it could have been something very special. She bogeyed 3 of the last 4 holes and shot a 40 (4 over par total). I shot 39 and beat her on the last hole. She is very close to our plan that if she ever breaks 40 in 9 holes or 80 in 18 holes that she no longer will play from the women's tees.
Saturday we had a full day planned, but the weather turned out to be a downer. Our neighborhood picnic was scheduled for Saturday from 11-1 and then a golf outing after. We coordinated the golf outing as we do most golf outings in our neighborhood. My friend Jeb and I coordinate the Men's League and Nicole and I coordinate the Couple's League so we were the logical choice for the picnic golf outing. We had 28 golfers signed up to play, but the rain didn't give us the chance. We had about 130-140 people at the picnic and we have a nice big tent for that event so the rain didn't bother that. The association takes care of the burgers and chicken, soda and water, and then everyone brings a dish to share so there is a lot of good food.
Our plan was after the golf to have dinner with some neighbors. The rain cleared out about 7:00 p.m. and the sun came out and it ended up being a beautiful evening. We had dinner with Jay and Sue Glasnapp at their beautiful home. Nicole and Sue are golfing friends, she is a retired teacher and her husband Jay and I have a special bond that most men will never have and that is we both get beat by our wives on the golf course. Jay loses more often than I do, he gets beat 8 out of 10 times, not the case (HOPEFULLY EVER) for me. Our next door neighbors the Gagnes were also invited to dinner and we had a wonderful evening.
Sunday was a busy day of golfing for me and Nicole was hosting a baby shower for Kaylan Wilson at Troy Burne. There were 25 ladies that came for the shower and Nicole did a great job coordinating everything.
On Friday I picked Nicole up at her office at 6:00 p.m., she has been very busy lately and that is so good. We were both starving when we got home as we usually are so we went to the clubhouse to get a pizza. The pizzas at Troy Burne are very good. After eating we had plenty of time to play 9 holes so we just went out and enjoyed the evening. Nicole played her best 9 hole round at Troy Burne and it could have been something very special. She bogeyed 3 of the last 4 holes and shot a 40 (4 over par total). I shot 39 and beat her on the last hole. She is very close to our plan that if she ever breaks 40 in 9 holes or 80 in 18 holes that she no longer will play from the women's tees.
Saturday we had a full day planned, but the weather turned out to be a downer. Our neighborhood picnic was scheduled for Saturday from 11-1 and then a golf outing after. We coordinated the golf outing as we do most golf outings in our neighborhood. My friend Jeb and I coordinate the Men's League and Nicole and I coordinate the Couple's League so we were the logical choice for the picnic golf outing. We had 28 golfers signed up to play, but the rain didn't give us the chance. We had about 130-140 people at the picnic and we have a nice big tent for that event so the rain didn't bother that. The association takes care of the burgers and chicken, soda and water, and then everyone brings a dish to share so there is a lot of good food.
Our plan was after the golf to have dinner with some neighbors. The rain cleared out about 7:00 p.m. and the sun came out and it ended up being a beautiful evening. We had dinner with Jay and Sue Glasnapp at their beautiful home. Nicole and Sue are golfing friends, she is a retired teacher and her husband Jay and I have a special bond that most men will never have and that is we both get beat by our wives on the golf course. Jay loses more often than I do, he gets beat 8 out of 10 times, not the case (HOPEFULLY EVER) for me. Our next door neighbors the Gagnes were also invited to dinner and we had a wonderful evening.
Sunday was a busy day of golfing for me and Nicole was hosting a baby shower for Kaylan Wilson at Troy Burne. There were 25 ladies that came for the shower and Nicole did a great job coordinating everything.
It's JUNE Already!
This past Friday after work, Jason and I went out to play 9 holes, which we finished in one hour! We both played well. I shot my lowest score yet--40! It so easily could have been 37, 38, or 39 so I was a little bummed. I had 2 puts that stopped right next to the hole and were centimeters from falling in. I guess that is what keeps you going back.
On Saturday, we had our annual neighborhood picnic. It was a great turn out with about 100 people. We met some new families and one in particular that we are looking forward to getting to know. Tim and Cathy Renken moved into their new home in April from Tampa, FL and they have a 12 week old son Samuel. He is so cute and never made a peep the whole picnic. Jason and Tim have been golfing together already. I am hoping Cathy will be able to join us on Tuesdays for Women's league, which by the way has been rained out every time. For some reason Mother Nature feels the women shouldn't get their day, but it is always nice for the men on Thursdays. Jason and I organized the Couple's Golf for Saturday afternoon after the picnic, but we were rained out. We were looking forward to it because we had 16 couples signed up.
On Sunday, I helped host a baby shower for my good friend and neighbor, Kaylan Wilson. She and her husband Jeb are expecting their first baby in mid-July. It was a beautiful day, until it started raining again and a good turn out. Kaylan received some very nice gift and I think they are set to baby Wilson. I made her a diaper cake with the Hungry Caterpillar theme. I also tried out my sewing abilities and made some burpies and my stable, a knitted hat which has been my favorite thus far. Jason and Jeb had a fun-filled day of golfing. Jason was out of the house by 6:40 AM and didn't return until a little nagging at 6:30 PM! They played 27 holes and I think talked to every person that golf that day I think.
Diaper Cake and Kaylan with all her gifts to be opened!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend
Wow, who can ever remember a Memorial Day Weekend with weather like that. It was unbelievable. We made the most of it with lots of golf, BBQ's, croquet and friendship.
Friday night:
It was just Nicole and I. We golfed when we got home from work and both played pretty well.
Saturday we had a big day planned. My brother Ryan and his wife Kari came out for the day and night. We golfed together and then had 2 other couples over for dinner and games after golf.
It was nice to know that my brother Ryan can still play golf. He doesn't play much having 2 kids and one in every sport imaginable so his weekends are occupied with softball games. He beat me by 1 stroke in just his 2nd round of the year, my 26th round. Sure doesn't make me feel good about my game, but tells you how good he is talent wise, he can still play the game even though he doesn't very often.
After golf was just a blast. We had the Snyder's/Wilson's and both Ward couples for appetizers/dinner/croquet/sand bags. Nicole made sushi again, we practiced it ourselves last weekend and she was confident enough for a group. It was excellent. We are only rolling "outside rolls" which means rice on the outside and only tuna, forget the nasty EEL, we are done making that ourselves. It is kind of like hot dogs, we love them, but don't want to know how they are made. We'll just order the Eel when we go out, no more seeing it up close and personal.
We found these great grill burgers at County Market. About 4/10 of a lb each and mixed with different cheeses, cheddar, blue cheese and one was jalapeno and pepper jack. My brother Ryan and I chose the jalapeno/pepper jack and they were TOO HOT, we could hardly eat them. Everyone else loved their choice but ours were too hot to even eat.
Sunday we rested in the morning and then in the afternoon we played 18 holes with the Snyder's. Right when we finished it started pouring rain and that lasted for 4-5 hours. We needed the rain and it was perfect. We ordered pizza and watched Invictus. It was a pretty good movie, a little long.
Monday, Memorial Day we golfed the front 9 with Jimmy Hutchins, a local kid who plays golf for UW Eau Claire. He shot 66 last week at TB which is a fabulous score. He and I played different tee boxes, him Lehman and me Resort, a difference of about 500 yards but I beat him by 1 shot.
On the back 9 we were joined by my brother Andy and his new "lady friend" Liz. She didn't golf and it was Andy's 1st crack at Troy Burne. He hits it mostly right and sometimes not at all, but he did make 2 legit pars which I was impressed with. He chipped one in on hole 13, a par 3 and also parred the other par 3, number 15.
After golf we were invited to Scott and Jeri Nelson's for a BBQ. They have a beautiful home overlooking the river and we had a great time with our fellow neighbors. It was a fun weekend and we are very tired going back to work today.
Friday night:
It was just Nicole and I. We golfed when we got home from work and both played pretty well.
Saturday we had a big day planned. My brother Ryan and his wife Kari came out for the day and night. We golfed together and then had 2 other couples over for dinner and games after golf.
It was nice to know that my brother Ryan can still play golf. He doesn't play much having 2 kids and one in every sport imaginable so his weekends are occupied with softball games. He beat me by 1 stroke in just his 2nd round of the year, my 26th round. Sure doesn't make me feel good about my game, but tells you how good he is talent wise, he can still play the game even though he doesn't very often.
After golf was just a blast. We had the Snyder's/Wilson's and both Ward couples for appetizers/dinner/croquet/sand bags. Nicole made sushi again, we practiced it ourselves last weekend and she was confident enough for a group. It was excellent. We are only rolling "outside rolls" which means rice on the outside and only tuna, forget the nasty EEL, we are done making that ourselves. It is kind of like hot dogs, we love them, but don't want to know how they are made. We'll just order the Eel when we go out, no more seeing it up close and personal.
We found these great grill burgers at County Market. About 4/10 of a lb each and mixed with different cheeses, cheddar, blue cheese and one was jalapeno and pepper jack. My brother Ryan and I chose the jalapeno/pepper jack and they were TOO HOT, we could hardly eat them. Everyone else loved their choice but ours were too hot to even eat.
Sunday we rested in the morning and then in the afternoon we played 18 holes with the Snyder's. Right when we finished it started pouring rain and that lasted for 4-5 hours. We needed the rain and it was perfect. We ordered pizza and watched Invictus. It was a pretty good movie, a little long.
Monday, Memorial Day we golfed the front 9 with Jimmy Hutchins, a local kid who plays golf for UW Eau Claire. He shot 66 last week at TB which is a fabulous score. He and I played different tee boxes, him Lehman and me Resort, a difference of about 500 yards but I beat him by 1 shot.
On the back 9 we were joined by my brother Andy and his new "lady friend" Liz. She didn't golf and it was Andy's 1st crack at Troy Burne. He hits it mostly right and sometimes not at all, but he did make 2 legit pars which I was impressed with. He chipped one in on hole 13, a par 3 and also parred the other par 3, number 15.
After golf we were invited to Scott and Jeri Nelson's for a BBQ. They have a beautiful home overlooking the river and we had a great time with our fellow neighbors. It was a fun weekend and we are very tired going back to work today.
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