Post "3" for the day, A new Record!

While resting in the the swing this evening I decided to get out my metal detector and check out the back yard. I've gone over some of it, but I was sure Mark and Brian had covered all of it. Well, I found this bent up dime, 1988, and this Louisville Railway Co. token good for one fare. I rember seeing these tokens. I think they were used as late as the 1950's. One more item for my bascart!

Yard Work

I used to have two bushes between the steps in the back yard. I liked them. I worked hard to keep them looking good and full, trimmed back out of the way. Mary Lynn said they were 'ugly'. Soooo......out they go! We now have two rose bushes in their place. I also dug up and moved the yucca's to the bottom of the yard, by the birdfeeders. I don't know if they'll live. I divided them into 3 plants. They had a pretty big root ball. Oh well, I have no idea where I'll hide my Easter Eggs next year.

I'd Bet on Jill Any Ol' Day

I guess my Spring Break is over. Mary Lynn had me working in the backyard today. That will be another blog entry. But, while working today, I took a break here and there. Once, I was in the basement cooling off and turned the TV on to the TVG network to watch a few races while I rested. Well, there was a horse running in the 4th race at Aquaduct named 'Jill The Pill'. The odds were 21 - 1. Well, what the heck, I got on line and put a $2 place bet on her. She came in second and paid $17! Jilley, you made my day.

'A" PLAYER?

Just in the past few days the media has been questioning my purported claim to "A" Player on our golf team. Well, my thoughts were that because I'm allowed to hit from the senior tees I might me more valuable. Well, the media has pointed out that Julie will be hitting from the Ladies tees and is a better golfer anyway. So, for that reason she should be the "A" Player. And, even from the white tees, Jit will still be out driving me. Also, the media has pointed out that my short irons are terrible. So, they say, like all good "C" player, they might be able to use a putt of mine every now and then. So, we have Julie as the "A" Player, Jit the "B" Player, Bob the "C" Player, and Mary Lynn as the "D" Player. The media had no problem placing me ahead of Mary Lynn as she hasn't struck a ball in over 2 years. However, they said that was just the front nine. It may change on the back nine. By the way, the guy in the picture is imitating my swing.

Round 11and Still trying to maintain my 'A' Player Status

I still can't get rid of my terrible shots. I played pretty good, overall. But, it's those lapses in my concentration, or something that keeps me from having a good round. Today, on the the first hole, I hit a good drive. Then, topped two 3-woods in a row and ended up with a 7 on the par 5. Then, on 17, a par 4, I hit my drive to the right into the woods. Didn't hit one like that all day. Ended up with a 7. I shot a 41 - 46 = 87 at Weissinger Hills GC. I'm very close to playing low 80's golf, but just can't make that final step. It'll come. It's close. I'm going to Bardstown this weekend on a mini-golf trip, one night, and will be playing 3 rounds in two days. Maybe that will get me over the hump.

Overnight Guests Rate The Tabler Inn for Derby Patrons

Erin and Jill helped us out by spending the night and letting us know what we need to improve on before our Derby Guests arrive in a couple of weeks. Erin seemed to think everything was 4 star, but Jill was harder to win over. Before retiring for the evening she told me " Try not to snore tonight, Grampy." I think the breakfast of Bob's special French Toast, Link Sausage, assorted fresh fruit and chocolate soy milk, along with Mickey Mouse on TV, might have gotten us the rating we need.

Metal Detecting at Chance School

I metal detected at Chance School this morning on the soccer field. I found 4 old pennies. I can't yet make out the date on two of them, but the other two are a 1923 and 1919. I also found a Alabama State Tax Commission Luxery Tax Token, whatever that is. Also two other objects. One of which I think is a button, and the other the remnants of a pin. There is writing on the pin, but I can't make out what is says. It seems to be fairly legible, but I can't read it. So, I'm guessing it might not be in English. Well, more neat stuff to pile in my Shopping Cart!