Week of June 20th

Monday and Tuesday, Ford and AA were at the Jacksonville Beaches Tournament (separate post). I took Ginger to the groomers, we had missed her regular appointment, so Ginger was a mess! One before picture, two after - shaved like a poodle!

Ford came home on Tuesday, saying he was coming down with a cold. Little did we know at that point our entire week would be turned upside down! COVID! I called Joy, and texted all family members. No one else is sick, so could it be possible that Ford and AA caught is on Monday? Since they were outside at the golf course, just seems unlikely.

Wednesday, AA and I shopped (bought three bras), had lunch at Palermo, just to get out of the house, away from Ford. He stayed in the MB, AA in her bedroom and I went to the guest room. Good news that Ford and AA were not sick to their stomachs, just cold symptoms and Ford had headaches.

Thursday, AA and I picked up her clubs as they were all regripped by @BryanGolf on Fleming Island.

AA began sneezing and saying she was coming down with a cold!
I made a new recipe, asparagus in fontina cheese (Bobby Flay's - baked in "popover type" batter). And I made chicken piccata, all yummy. So glad they are both eating well.
By Friday, AA tested positive, so lots of liquids and naps for us! I am feeling great, hope to keep it that way.
AA missed playing with Chloe and her lessons with Coach Bryan. Now waiting to see about playing in the NFJG Tournament on Monday.

Saturday, I made another batch of bran muffins, adding one cup of raisins - Ford's request.  Hanging out watching too much TV!

Sunday, another slow day. I made my Mom's three bean salad and Ford made pinto beans in the crock-pot for dinner. 

While Ford and AA continue to recuperate, I took Ginger for a walk on the Black Creek Trail and put gas in the car.

We tried a new light beer, Lagunitas "Daytime" but Ford said it didn't sit well with him, so after tasting a few ounces, we stopped happy hour!

A very quiet week, thankful my family is on the mend!

NFJG Jacksonville Beaches Junior Open - 2nd Place1

Alyzabeth played in the two day NFJG Jacksonville Beach Golf Tournament. Thank you for playing in the Jax Beach Junior Open on Mon, Jun 20-21 at Jax Beach Golf Club.
Your Group for Round 1 (Mon Jun 20). 10:06 #10  A. Morgan, H. Rios (and a rising Girl after S. Arasu withdrew).
Score Round 1 - 78:

Photos Round 1:

Round 2: Your Group for Round 2 (Tue Jun 21) #1  A. Morgan, M. Singson, L. Milbrandt.

The young lady who won: My name is Mafy, I’m an 18 year old Golfer from Davao City, Philippines and I am currently on the Philippine National Team. I compete in local and international tournaments.

Director Jack's News: With the winds blowing out of the east, northeast at 10-12 mph it made for a little challenge on the opening day. The tees, except for one or two were tipped with the course playing just shy of 6800 yards. Hey, it is the “Summer Series” and if you have been on tour long enough you know that courses will be set up a little longer for some keener competition as we winddown to the end of the 2021-2022 season.

Thirteen-year-old Tyler Mawhinney from Fleming Island, Florida did not have any troubles navigating the course. He opened round one with a nice score of two under par 69 to take home a two-stroke lead over Jacksonville’s John Minotas.  

The Girls 13-18 division had a nice field of 28 players. Maria Rafaela Singson from St. Johns, Florida took the top honors by firing rounds of 79-71. Fourteen pars and two birdies in round two would help her create space between her and the field and she would go on to win by eight strokes over Player of the Year points leader Alyzabeth Morgan. Morgan and Jacksonville’s Addy Vogt would tie for the runner-up spot. Morgan would win in a scorecard playoff.

News from First Place Winner:

Mafy Singson bucked tough conditions and gutted out a 71 to dominate the Jax Beach Junior Open, beating Alyzabeth Morgan by eight at the Jax Beach Golf Club in Jacksonville, Florida Tuesday.

Singson broke away from a three-way tie after the first round with a gutsy one-birdie, one-bogey card at the front of the challenging par-71 layout then held sway with the same output at the back to top the 36-hole tournament with a 149 worth 1,600 points in the Global Junior Rankings.

The ICTSI-backed shotmaker, coming off a victory in the local pro circuit at Splendido last month, shared the lead with Morgan and Lexi Milbrant with 78s as the course played to an average of 82.70 in the first round.

But Morgan and Milbrandt succumbed to the test in the final round with the former failing to recover from a horrible five-bogey skid from No. 1 on her way to a 79 and the latter blowing it all on a ghastly backside foldup of 45 marred by two double bogeys and a closing triple-bogey for an 84.

Morgan settled for second with a 157 while Milbrant ended up fifth at 162 behind Addy Vogt, who carded a 77 for a 157, and Veona Osborne, who pooled a 160 after a 78.

Week of June 13th - HOT!

Monday, we had a relaxing morning, while Ford didn't feel well, so skipped his exercises.
AA went to the FIGC to practice, had a lesson and played a few holes with Chloe.
Tuesday: Ford did the grocery shopping, I continue to work 3 - 4 hours every day at home.
Wednesday and Thursday, AA and Ford were at the Hyde Park NFJG Tournament - separate post.
While they were at the golf tournament, I worked and prepared some food for this coming week with Joy visiting. Cooked bacon, started a pasta salad, made sausage balls and make-ahead bran muffins batter, plus walking Ginger and doing dishes.

Wednesday, AA went to her PGA Jr. team practice (girls).

Thursday, I was at home cooking, cleaning, etc. before Joy arrived. 

We had spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad and garlic bread for dinner.

Friday, I made Cliffreda's six week bran muffin batter, baked a dozen for our breakfast.

We went to Walmart (me to get vacation photos printed up), didn't do much else until AA went to the FIGC for Fitness Friday. We enjoyed a glass of wine (which gets very hot now as daytime temps are over 90 degrees).

Saturday, Joy, AA and I went to Carolyn's intent on a pool swim. A black cloud/small front with lightning and thunderstorms went over us during the exact two hours we were to swim. So we chatted and made the best of it; ate the pasta salad I made for our light lunch. Really bad selfie with Carolyn in the background:

AA's smile!

We came home to sunshine, got ready for our River House Happy Hour (took Katie's corn dip, they brought shrimp and guacamole), enjoyed our drinks but it was way too HOT. Lori Pittman Gilmore (Mike's widow) arrived as we were trying to leave as the sweat was dripping off me. Ford made AA a grilled cheese sandwich as we were full from our happy hour.

Sunday was our Father's Day/Graduation party for Kilee. It was a good visit and some of us met little Dolly for the first time. As we were leaving, took this photo of Kilee, Justin and Nana Joy.

Food: Pinto beans and rice, fruit salad, tossed salad, cole slaw, corn bread, corn dip and guacamole:

Dylan and Dolly:

Sunday evening, again, we were not hungry (except AA, so Ford cooked her a piece of salmon fish). We all seem to be tired early, so off to bed as Nana Joy leaves in the morning!

NFJG Hyde Park - DR. GORDON IRA CLASSIC - 2nd Place Score!

Hot weather has arrived in Florida with the mid-90's and maybe 100 degrees!
From Jack: It’s been a little bit since we last tee'd it up, but we’re ready to hit the road running for the Summer Tournament Series, the final leg of the season. This Wednesday and Thursday we gather at Hyde Park Golf Club for the running of the traditional Dr. Gordon Ira Golf Classic. The event has been around a long time. The staff at Hyde Park have been doing a lot of work on the course and you will see that the playing condition has improved from previous years. The clubhouse is still not ready, but a tented area and food truck is provided for your refreshments.
Wednesday: Tee Time 8:53 a.m. Tory Barned, 2024, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Alyzabeth Morgan, 2025, Fleming Island, FL

Thursday Jun 16 starting time is 8:51 AM on #10. Your Group A. Morgan, V. Osborne, T. Young

Scores: AA did wonderful on her first nine holes, then bogeyed seven holes from Hole 10 - 18; said she three-putted, not sure how her putting changed.

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OUT
Par	4	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	5	36
Score	4	4	4	4	5	2	4	4	5	36

Hole	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	IN
Par	5	3	4	4	5	4	3	4	4	36
Score	6	4	5	4	6	5	4	5	4	43

Round 2: Great round!

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OUT
Par	4	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	5	36
Score	5	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	5	37

Hole	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	IN
Par	5	3	4	4	5	4	3	4	4	36
Score	5	4	5	5	5	4	2	4	4	38

Alyzabeth tied for 2nd place when her partner birdied the last hole. So she will get 3rd place points due to losing the scorecard playoff.

Thursday - Back Home!

Alyzabeth and I were greeted at the airport by Daddy Ford, Wednesday evening. He had a cooler with drinks packed and a dinner of Mississippi Pot Roast and vegetables waiting at home for dinner. It was good to be home after so many days visiting Maine family and Washington DC. Tested for COVID, just to check - negative!

Thursday was a lazy morning with unpacking and laundry, so busy, Ford forgot to go to his PD exercises! AA went to the golf academy (FIGC) for a few hours, then home and showered. Ford and I went to the River House for a quiet glass of wine, just relaxing and catching up. Goodies from Maine (stolen pumpkin pie filling from Mom):

Hand blown Maine glass from Auntie Jean:

Earrings from Melissa, she also gave us a loon tray made by Carol Walsh (LSL):

These red thread bracelets arrived in the mail from Vivian Masson (Canada, hubby Corey, daughter Kerri). Vivian is very sick yet she wants to spread happiness and love to all her adoption Mommies!

Friday: Ford grocery shopped while I spent most of the day making up work hours I needed (only worked a couple of hours daily while in DC). I made a batch of mango salsa, AA eats for breakfast and lunch! AA golfed with Chloe in the afternoon, stopped as bad weather was approaching. We had a simple meal of our favorite homemade bruschetta, enjoyed wine on our screened porch (the rain storm cooled things down a bit).
Saturday, AA and Ford went to her tee time with Stephanie at San Jose while I picked up the "Where the Wild Things Are" cake at Publix (and 24 cupcakes), drove to the CaddyShack for Christa's babies shower - Finneas and Colton Lee. Great seeing Christa, good food, mimosas (I did not partake - can't drink twice in a day!) all thanks to Sharon!

After arriving home, Ford and I went to the River House (took mango salsa and scoops), met up with Hugh, Maureen and Kathy (her family vacation is July 16th - 22nd; and she still needs her leg surgery - vein to be unblocked). Maureen is still in AFib, has more doctors' appointments to continue to find a remedy. AA took a practice drivers permit test on line and passed. Now for her to schedule the real test!
Sunday: AA had a PGA Jr. Golf Match with her girls team (as a volunteer). We have been planning meals, getting ready for Joy's visit this coming Thursday for Father's Day weekend.