Sunday, April 19, 2009

Big drive; pitching wedge


- posted a week late
Happy Easter !

US Masters fever has gripped Taree ( I still look to see how the South Africans have fared before checking the Aussies on the leaderboard )and we decided to head out to Wingham Golf Course this morning. Matt and I played with Di Stewart ( Jo-Jo and Jen accompanied us on the cart ) and Bruce played with his brother Andy and Anthony and Liz Giordano behind us. I took this picture of my best drive - needless to say I choked on the pitching wedge approach ....................but managed to get up and down for par. Matt and I hit our best drives on the last hole where we decided a run up was called for - " Happy Gilmour " - the beauty of a background in cricket and hockey.

We returned home to find that Bron had cooked up a delicious chicken dish and a great afternoon was had by all. Bruce was crowned champion of Wesley Park as he beat Matt, Andy and me around our 8 hole chipping course in a playoff. Our longest hole is 100m along the road but Pythagoras says that we can have a 180.3m hole from corner to corner - this will require a shot over the house which might not pass the committee - Bron!

We're off to Pacific Bay just north of Coff's Harbour tomorrow. I have a Conference / Planning Day on Wednesday and Thursday morning but we are hoping to have a relaxing time and get a bit of fishing in. The weather forecast is a bit dodge but you're never allowed to complain about rain in Australia even if you do live in an area which is more at risk for floods than drought.

Bron added to her Pandora bracelet collection and I got some more wine for our Anniversary yesterday - what is the theme for a 17th Wedding Anniversary anyway? Thanks to those of you who sent us wishes. I know I missed a couple of important birthdays recently ( only by a day or two ) - how about sending us some dates of your special days - especially birthdays? Mickey, Gavin, Richard, Haig and I have always remembered each other's birthdays and it has always been special for Bron and me think of them on their birthdays - I think they feel the same way...............maybe I should check. Anyway, I expect some replies with names and birthdays please.

Well until next week when I will be stiff or have a pulled hamstring ( first game of hockey ), farewell.

Dylan, Bronwyn, Matthew and Jennifer



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