> I hope you are all safe and staying warm and dry during the extreme cold this winter. We've been watching the politics and the weather forecasts, both demanding some attention, with concern.
> Despite national and international concerns, we had a fun, busy day yesterday. It started early for Kathy. She headed off in time to arrive for a 0730 pickle ball game. That's the timing for the first wave of regular games and they are followed by 0915 and 1000 games. We sign up every Saturday to play each week. I would normally be playing but have managed to strain my right hamstring a bit… so no PBall for me for a few days. We love playing and have been well received by the group of regular players. We've been playing three times or more each week. There was also a wee tournament for the advanced regular players and, after games yesterday, we all headed to Joyce's place for a social. She is the head honcho and chief organizer of Melaque Pickle Ball and throws a good party as well. Kathy and I have been well received by the group and are enjoying the exercise and the friendship.
We had a little extra exercise yesterday (Friday). We had heard (and so decided to check out) reports of corn hole (bean bag toss) games down at the end of the beach at a beach bar called TiTo's. We went. There was. We played, and CJ and her assigned partner made it to the semi-finals. We had met Leevee (spelling?) the previous week and I was glad to be partnered with someone I had already met and liked. Kathy and her partner did well too. Fun was had by all. The 'fun factor' was bolstered by the fact it was 'Happy Hour' all day. We were also impressed to learn that all proceeds (entrance fees and a raffle draw) were donated to a seniors home and used to provide groceries for them. After our games and lunch we headed home along the beach (which may not have been the wisest for me as my knee is aching this morning). Hopefully the ice wrap will fix it up quickly. We (the novice players) have a PBall tournament this Monday. I've had to withdraw because of my knee and have been assigned to manage the scoreboard; definitely not as much fun as playing 😵💫.
I mentioned the cruising sailboats the other day. Well, over the past two days, we've watched three different boats enter our bay and anchor; riveting stuff for us land-based sailors. During our walk home, along the beach, we were able to meet and greet one couple as they arrived at the beach and hauled their inflatable dinghy out of the water. We had fun swapping stories for a bit and then we all continued on our ways. The weekend looms and will be filled with more pickle ball, more walks, more tacos 😱etc. etc. Hope your days are filled with good friends, and warm hugs. Adios for now… CJ
