THOMAS ON HORSEBACK

January 3 - My grandson Thomas in Raleigh began horseback riding lessons during the summer. He enjoyed it so much he is continuing with the lessons. Here he is with his horse!!

We are proud of you, Thomas!! Keep up the good work.

PICKLEBALL CLINIC AT TT PEACE RIVER

January 2 – Our friend Rich conducted a clinic on Pickleball skills at TT Peace River.

There was a large group of about 16 participants.

We all had a lot of fun!! Wonder what’s going on between Dave and me and Nate?? Wish I could remember!!!
And we learned a lot. Now we’ve got it organized!!
Rich, I may not be able to execute, but now when I play I’m conscious of how I hold my paddle when at the net so I’m ready to volley!! And when I’m receiving serve, I hold my paddle with “wrinkled wrist”!! But, I’ll never get used to using a Backhand volley when it’s on the Forehand side!!!!!

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Our friends, Joe and Cis arrived at Torrey Oaks on December 30. They had invited us to join them at the Torrey Oaks New Year’s Eve party. Stan and Sally have also moved over to Torrey Oaks, so all of us gathered at their rig for a pre-party party!!

Ken pops the cork!!

Sally pours the Champaign!!

Cheers to everyone. From left to right: Ken's head, Stan, Joe, Sally, Cis and Cis' Mom

And Cheers again!!

Sally and Faye enjoy the Champaign!!

Then we went over to the party. The club provided Hot Wings and members brought other goodies to share. The party was a lot of fun with our friends and also meeting some new friends. The only problem – four hours of bad Karaoke is a little much to take!! One good thing – none of our gang sang!! HA HA

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!

NEW YEAR’S EVE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AT TT PEACE RIVER

Earlier this week, Nate got the idea that we should have a New Year’s Eve Pickleball Tournament at TT Peace River. We all agreed it was a great idea!! So Nate posted a flyer announcing the tournament. With input from Donna and Stan, Nate got together all the information he needed to run a tournament as well as prizes.

On New Year’s Eve we gathered at the Pickleball courts ready to play – 12 men and 10 women!! Here is the group that played, and the winners.


Winners of the Women's Tournament: Sally 1st, Diane 2nd, Barbara 3rd. CONGRATULATIONS!

Winners of the Men's Tournament: Mike 1st, Austin 3rd, Dave 2nd. CONGRATULATIONS!

The first place winners: Mike and Sally!!! Great Job!!

A great time was had by all!! Thanks Nate for a great tournament!!!

Here is some of the action. (Click on the collage to enlarge. Click the Back Arrow to return to the Blog.)

Above 1st Column: Diane and Sally; Mike and Jack; Stan with Dave

2nd Column: Dave and Mike; Sally and Faye; Abe and Nate
3rd Column: Barb and Donna; Barb and Christie; Bud and Greg

Above: 1st Column: Diane and Sally; Austin and Tony; Dave and Mike

2nd Column: Donna and Kim; Jack and Ken; Nate and Jack

3rd Column: Sherry and Sally; Sherry and Christie; Donna and Diane

Above: 1st Column: Diane and Sally; Donna and Diane; Sherry and Donna

2nd Column: Barb and Donna; Sally, Dave and Mike; Tony and Bud

3rd Column: Mike and Jack, Christie and Sherry, Kim and Karen

Above 1st Column: Barb and Sally; Ken; Jack and Stan

2nd Column: Sherry and Donna; Donna and Kim; Austin and Dave

3rd Column: Eddie and Stan; Barb and Diane; Karen and Bud

NEW YEAR’S EVE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AT TT PEACE RIVER (Continued)

My Picasa 3 did not post all of the collages the first time. Here are more action shots from the New Year's Eve Tournament.

Above: 1st Column: Bud and Stan; Dave and Nate; Kim and Christie

2nd Column: Mike and Austin; Jack and Greg; Sally and Faye

3rd Column: Eddie and Abe; Ken and Abe; Donna and Krystal

Above: 1st Row: Nate at work keeping track of the match scores; Nate explains the scoring for Sherry, Sally, Kim and Dave; Sally receives her 1st Place prize

2nd Row: Diane gets the 2nd Place Prize; Barbara receives the 3rd Place prize; Mike wins the 1st Place prize for the men

3rd Row: Mike looks at a "Stumpy" pin he received as part of the 2nd Place prize; Austin (Nate and Krystal's son) receives the 3rd Place prize

AND Nate. Thanks again for a job well done!!