These were all taken during our hike in the White Tanks
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Preemptive Disclaimer
OK, I'd like to address an issue in advance. You may have noticed that I've mentioned that it has been sunny out here in Arizona. You may also assume that I'm not used to the sun since I currently reside in Michigan and the weather is currently crap. So, it would make sense that I would wear sunglasses while out here in Sun City. I mean, it's only logical to block the sun's rays and prevent headaches from squinting all day. So, with all of that reasoned rationale, I want to address my raccoon eyes. I have a bit of a tan line from the sunglasses. Hopefully it will fade some more (I'm trying to keep the glasses off when possible - also hoping time at the pool will help); but if it doesn't, I'd like you to consider what you are really teasing me about when you tease me about my raccoon eyes - you are teasing me about being tan, and that is just fine with me.
So, now that that's out of the way, let's get on to what's happened the last few days.
Easter Sunday
We once again started the day with pickle ball and Tom and I were finally getting them. We won the first 2 games before dropping the third - even better we were up in the fourth and then Tom tweaked his back. We figured it was probably better safe than sorry to take the rest of the day off and relax. We had planned on playing some golf that afternoon but we moved that to Monday instead.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. We sat outside on the patio and played Bid 500 most of the afternoon. Bobbie made chicken and fixings for Easter dinner and then we got right back into the games. We were going to play putt-putt but that was pretty crowded (there are a lot of people visiting Sun City this week). So that was Easter - a nice easy day of rest to get ready for the rest of the week.
Monday
Yesterday we returned to action with full fervor. Tom and I started the day with a little hike out in the White Tanks. It was a few miles of not very much elevation change but it was still a nice little walk. It's neat to see the dry river beds and the different flora. As an added bonus, there were some flowers in bloom. It seems like we might still be a week out from the full bloom. I do a bit of thinking when walking and they really turn out to be pretty random thoughts - jumping and skipping from one topic to another. Anyway, a couple of my musings from yesterday:
Looking out over the desert it seemed that whole areas were tinted yellow with flowers and it reminded me of Iowa during our road trip. The wildflowers there would also color whole swaths of land. It must have been this thought that led me into a mind trip about how memories are intertwined across place and time. While I was thinking of this I came under a little shade tree (very noticeable and nice when you are in the desert) that made me think of the the big ash trees at home and sitting in the cool breeze on a hot summer day. It's always nice to have a bit of home with you in your mind even when you are far away.
Anyway, back to the play-by-play. We got back to the house around 9 or so - just in time to wake up Grant and Bobbie and get the day started. Our next activity was going to be swimming but it as kids' hour at the pool so we decided to play some pool instead. Tom and I held our own, losing 3-2. That's impressive considering Grant and Bobbie are both medal-winning Senior Olympians. Lunch was leftovers and then we headed back to the pool just as the kiddies were leaving. The water was wonderfully refreshing and Tom is getting that "bronze" color he's aiming for. It's absolutely ridiculous how fast and thoroughly he tans. Ridiculous. We golfed Echo Mesa in the afternoon (I golfed terribly - we have one round left and hopefully I'll get my own putter to use so I don't have to keep switching). Grant and Bobbie had bowling last night so Tom and I went out to dinner and came back to play some pool.
So that's the last couple of days. The next couple will be full as well so be sure to check back and leave your comments.
So, now that that's out of the way, let's get on to what's happened the last few days.
Easter Sunday
We once again started the day with pickle ball and Tom and I were finally getting them. We won the first 2 games before dropping the third - even better we were up in the fourth and then Tom tweaked his back. We figured it was probably better safe than sorry to take the rest of the day off and relax. We had planned on playing some golf that afternoon but we moved that to Monday instead.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. We sat outside on the patio and played Bid 500 most of the afternoon. Bobbie made chicken and fixings for Easter dinner and then we got right back into the games. We were going to play putt-putt but that was pretty crowded (there are a lot of people visiting Sun City this week). So that was Easter - a nice easy day of rest to get ready for the rest of the week.
Monday
Yesterday we returned to action with full fervor. Tom and I started the day with a little hike out in the White Tanks. It was a few miles of not very much elevation change but it was still a nice little walk. It's neat to see the dry river beds and the different flora. As an added bonus, there were some flowers in bloom. It seems like we might still be a week out from the full bloom. I do a bit of thinking when walking and they really turn out to be pretty random thoughts - jumping and skipping from one topic to another. Anyway, a couple of my musings from yesterday:
Looking out over the desert it seemed that whole areas were tinted yellow with flowers and it reminded me of Iowa during our road trip. The wildflowers there would also color whole swaths of land. It must have been this thought that led me into a mind trip about how memories are intertwined across place and time. While I was thinking of this I came under a little shade tree (very noticeable and nice when you are in the desert) that made me think of the the big ash trees at home and sitting in the cool breeze on a hot summer day. It's always nice to have a bit of home with you in your mind even when you are far away.
Anyway, back to the play-by-play. We got back to the house around 9 or so - just in time to wake up Grant and Bobbie and get the day started. Our next activity was going to be swimming but it as kids' hour at the pool so we decided to play some pool instead. Tom and I held our own, losing 3-2. That's impressive considering Grant and Bobbie are both medal-winning Senior Olympians. Lunch was leftovers and then we headed back to the pool just as the kiddies were leaving. The water was wonderfully refreshing and Tom is getting that "bronze" color he's aiming for. It's absolutely ridiculous how fast and thoroughly he tans. Ridiculous. We golfed Echo Mesa in the afternoon (I golfed terribly - we have one round left and hopefully I'll get my own putter to use so I don't have to keep switching). Grant and Bobbie had bowling last night so Tom and I went out to dinner and came back to play some pool.
So that's the last couple of days. The next couple will be full as well so be sure to check back and leave your comments.
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