We spent a lot of time this last week at Mickey's House. In fact, we received our 5 year pin for volunteering at the Children's Miracle Network Golf Classic. The best part is that we have worked with the same "crew" for all 5 years. So, it really is a reunion each year to see each other again.
The Trout and I drive a wagon/cart which we fill with cases of bottled water and bags of ice. We divide the golf course into sections and deliver the water and ice to the tee boxes in our section throughout the day. The ice and water is only for the golfers and caddies, so we do get up close to watch some golf. That is the very best part!!
Readers have been asking me how the Trout is doing. He is doing quite well, seven weeks out from surgery. In fact, he was lifting the ice and water without problems so he is definitely on the mend. The difficult part is that he will probably have to wait another seven weeks or so until he can swing a golf club, but we are thankful he is feeling so well.
We are glad to be back in Florida, because the weather is gorgeous. I love this time of year when you can turn off the A/C, open the windows and let the cool air flow through. After living over 50 years in the Midwest, it is so refreshing to enjoy warmer falls and winter. Yes, we do cheat and get out of Florida in the heat of the summer, but that is what retirement is all about.
Congrats on your 5 year pin for a good cause. Golf is great and it would be wonderful playing all year round. Glad to hear Trout is doing well. It's a windy, stormy day in the Midwest today! Enjoy FL!
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice that they gave you the 5 year pin;it is a good cause and I can see it is something you both enjoy. Good news about Trout. It is windy and cold in my corner of the world; Florida would be the place to go, if only he would retire.
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Susan, so happy to hear the Trout is doing so well and that you had a fun filled and enjoyable week with the golfers. Have another great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I checked in with you ... sounds like life is good for you and the Trout! He'll be getting his thrill vicariously through watching the golf tournament participants! How wonderful that you volunteer for this great event!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Enjoy that spectacular fall weather down where you are!
A great thing to volunteer for, and wonderful to be working with the same people year after year....And best of all is the news about your husband's recovery.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Susan, that is what retirement is all about. Glad to hear the Trout is doing well. I had to take it easy for four weeks and I am now doing great. Don't overdo it too soon and he'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteVolunteer work is so rewarding. Looks like you have the best of both worlds - helping others and watching some good golf too. Life is good.
Sam
I enjoyed catching up on your posts after returning from Europe.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the season is off to a magical start for you and The Trout. I am so glad to read that he is doing so well.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 5 year pin! And I'm glad Trout is recovering well~
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting the 5 year pin! And it looks like you combined fun with good works with Mickey. :)
ReplyDeleteSo pleased Trout is doing well, Susan.
Great news that The Trout is doing so well. Your event sounds like great fun, especially when the weather is so beautiful. Congrats on the 5 years.
ReplyDeleteVery glad to see The Trout is continuing to improve... the good thing about FL is that golf will still be comfortable there when he is back to swinging those clubs.
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