Dean is retired and Carrie is working part time with plans on retirng soon. I had run into Dean last summer on the GTA Am tour. We had been keeping in touch on Facebook recently and this was a good opportunity to see them both in person, while enjoying cusine we all enjoy. I had been to the same restaurant both on my own and with Vivianne, so knew what to expect as far as the food goes. We had a nice visit, sharing stories from the workplace and our recent travels.
The Thursday after I got back I had been invited to play in a fundraising tournament for a Dragon Boat team made up of breast cancer survivors to be played at Maple City, a nice private course sort of nearby I had played in July. One of the ladies from Wardsville Golf Course had been given a fore-some at half price and was looking to fill out the team. The racing team was fundraising to go on a big trip to a competition in 2018. It was a perfect day for golf and the course was in great shape. We all played from the forward tees, which was fine on most holes, but one of the par three's, which usually has a forced carry over water was reduced to a chip shot from the side of the green. The buffet meal afterwards was nicely presented. Many dollars were raised on the silent and live auction items as well as the "boobs/butt" coin flip 50/50 contest.
Friday after my regular 18 hole Bingo, Bango, Bongo game with Joanne, Ab and Dawn, I played in the 9 hole Meat draw tournament. It is a monthly event I had been wanting to play in since I joined the club, but it was generally filled up. A team (played in six-somes) gender alternate shot scramble was looking for a player, so I gladly joined up. It wasn't as chaotic as I was expecting with 12 players/6 carts on each hole. Afterwards there was a buffet dinner and the prizes (various types of meat) were awarded.
Saturday was the celebration of life for Ron, in Simcoe. Throughout the week, I had been corresponding with his kids to see if they would change their minds about me attending. They had not, so I decided to visit Lorraine again in order to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding on Lake Simcoe. The lake Ron grew up close to and something I had never tried before. He had separated from me in order to live his last days in a retirement home where he could live like a king, being waited on hand and foot and in order that I could go on and live the exciting life I deserved. I felt this was the right thing to do as opposed to showing up for the service where my presence was not desired. I had a good time. The weather was perfect, the beach packed with people enjoying a bonus summer like day in mid September. I only fell off the board once, when the wake from some passing power boats came over the back of the board. The next time I felt a wake approaching I went back down onto my knees and was able to keep my balance. After it passed I got back up again. After this experience I think I prefer kayaking.
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