Monday, October 24th - 30th

Monday was AA's Girls High School Golf Districts (separate post). 

Tuesday: Donna came to clean the house. We went to the Spring Park Coffee shop so I could work, and Ford read/relaxed. We had lunch at MoJo's then walked on the Doctor's Lake boat launch dock.

MoJo's BBQ Club Sandwich:

We went to the River House with Hugh, Maureen, Kathy and an "old" friend of theirs, Norma (from Missouri - this is the second time she came, and has now joined/member). Dinner was a tortellini, with spinach, tomatoes, a meatless meal. Yum!

Mom sent me four cans of pumpkin pie! Baking many more pumpkin bread loaves are in my future!

A few miscellaneous news: Stephanie is at the Women's PGA World Cup in New Mexico:

AA's Dentist's son (Myers) is on the FIHS Track team:

Tiffany's twins:

Liv's dance:

Wednesday: I continue to work a few hours each day, this project is ending soon, so not sure how much longer APTIM will keep me. On to my next job! We did watch Tyler (FIHS Boys Golf Team) play a few holes, since their tournament was local at the FIGC. The boys did not play as well as they would have liked, but still placed 2nd so are moving on to the Regionals just like the girls golf team.

We made a new Mexican Enchilada casserole, which was pretty good. We added a small can of green chilis and will probably add a can of pinot or black beans, and diced fresh jalapeno pepper as a garnish. 

Easy Enchilada Casserole:

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 cup (1 small) chopped onion

2 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 3/4 cups (16-ounce jar) Thick & Chunky Salsa

1 3/4 cups (1-pound can) Refried Beans

1 1/4 cups (10-ounce can) Enchilada Sauce

1/2 cup (2 1/4-ounce can) sliced ripe olives

10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, sliced in half, divided

2 cups (8 ounces) Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

Sliced green onions (optional)

Preheat oven to 375� F.

Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in salsa, beans, enchilada sauce and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.

Layer half of corn tortillas on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions before serving. Note* Served this with shredded lettuces, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions and guacamole sides along with your favorite corn tortilla chips. Makes 8 servings.

**I participated in a call to organize Ian's surprise birthday party - I will make 50 cupcakes and we will take our hotdog cooker (with 50 hotdogs and buns) for the November 4th party.

**We found out that Larry Gochnour (SJRPP Mechanical Supv/Planner) passed:

Thursday: Ford went to his exercise class, then grocery shopped while I baked apple crisp and baked pumpkin bread. 

I am posting the recipe here again, I do add a bit more leavening and chop golden raisins in with the nuts and dried cranberries. I baked all mini-loaves (takes about 20 minutes baking time).

After picking up AA from school, taking her to the FIGC, she spent a couple of hours with Coach Nedrich. No other golf team members showed up! Nedrich told us that AA was highlighted at the high school morning news - Colton normally pre-records it but yesterday, he was playin gin the boys Districts - so a substitute called AA "Aly-Beth"! Not everyone gets that it is pronounced just like Elizabeth but with a short "E" (an "A"). Ah-liz-ah-beth.

We ate leftovers (enchilada casserole) for dinner.

Friday: We completed early voting. Visited Larry Bradley, took him some pumpkin bread mini-loaves, he's still waiting on some test results to see if his cancer is back. Flu shots at Publix (free) for only me as AA came home from school not feeling well. Her temperature went up to 100.7, then dropped back to 98.6 after some Tylenol. She rested, stayed in bed, ate a good dinner of roasted potatoes, cabbage and bratwurst with mustard sauce. I met Donna Musselwhite at Starbucks (finally) and chatted about our daughters, her grief (losing her son back in January), school (her Catherine is a FIHS senior), cars, her work, etc. Good to meet and catch up. On my way home, I called Lona Hill to chat about our co-worker SJRPP Larry Gochnour had passed on Tuesday (He and Lona were frequent lunchtime buds at work). It was good chatting with her and catching up on her news.

Saturday: AA woke up with coughing, runny nose and regular temperature, but it went up to 100.7 again, so no going to Ian's pumpkin carving event at his home. I did run a few errands (Walmart, groceries, gold foil cupcake liners and a mango smoothie for AA - plus bought pumpkins at FIUMC). AA rested most of the day, ate well, and did a little homework.

AA spent two days in her room, coming out for just a few minutes. The flu really kicked her this weekend, she missed Ian's pumpkin carving party (dinner/movie), withdrew from Sunday's NFJG tournament. She did go to school Monday, we shall see if she is on the mend.

Sunday: We withdrew AA from the NFJG Tournament in Palatka. Her fever continued to bounce up and down, with lots of coughing. She tried her swing sticks but was a bit dizzy, she took a shower, but rested most of the day. Ford called Ben to wish him a happy birthday, we baked a frozen pizza casserole and watched the Jaguars lose to the Broncos in London!

High School Golf Districts - At SJGCC

We dropped AA off at the Winn-Dixie parking lot at 6:35 for the team ride to SJGCC. Amazing how Coach Nedrich packs in the golf bags and push carts into a mini-van!

Social Media before the match, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook:

We went back to the high school to pick up the check, took to the golf tournament, Coach had alot going on last Thursday-Friday (water in his house, refrigerator failed, etc.) and forgot to pick it up.

We arrived after AA tee's time, so rested/walked/sat until we saw her group approach the 9th Hole. She had a few mishaps all over the course, from three-putting, to an out of bounds drive, etc. Even with her "not so happy round", she was medalist for the second year in a row.

And Team FIHS placed second, so will be moving to the regionals next Tuesday, November 1st.

Shanya:

Hole 18 had a horrible pin placement - no flat area around it, rolled off every time, just about everyone bogeyed it (or worse).

Post-Match:

From Jacksonville.com, writer Gary Smits (Florida Times-Union)

Girls Golf: District 3-3A: Bartram Trail won the team title by 12 shots over Fleming Island, with Lizzie Thompson and Helena Rios both recording 81s. Alyzabeth Morgan of Fleming Island was the medalist with a 78. Nease clinched the third qualifying spot behind Shanya Arasu, who finished second to Morgan with an 80. 

Monday, October 17th - 23rd

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

Monday, AA's day off from school was spent at Gainesville, 18 hole High School match - see separate post.

We did dishes, laundry, I took AA to the FIHS to meet team/coach for their golf match. I decided to text Shannon to see if she wanted coffee, but she didn't answer for over 30 minutes, so scratched that, maybe another time. I met Nancy and Anne Welch at Starbucks, interrupted them and they let me join them for a chat about our "Parkinson Husbands".

Photos of our slowly ripening ponderosa lemons - maybe six will be ripe this year!

A new, small lemon is growing! 

Ford and I cooked up three separate batches of hamburger to prep for Shepherds Pie, Taco Soup and Pizza Casserole. Then we decided to drive to iguana on Park for a delicious Mexican lunch. It POURED buckets of rain for part of our time out, we need rain and this was a soaking!

Baked the Shepherds pie for dinner, ate it for two dinners.
Tuesday: Back to school. River House with guest Norma (88 years old), Hugh, Maureen and Kathy. Norma is from the boothill of Missouri so Ford and her had a lot in common to chat about.

Wednesday: We delivered a pizza casserole to Christa, she is so busy and capable! Changing nasty diapers, two bottles, two to watch, burp and love. 

AA had a high school golf match at FIGC against Creekside, separate post.
Thursday: I went to my initial new patient doctor's appointment with Dr. Jansen to set up my annual physical. He plays golf at Eagle Harbor, from Minnesota, seemed nice. We all had taco soup for the second night dinner with homemade corn bread.
Friday: Ford had his eye doctor's pre-surgery for cataracts, we changed/scheduled the two surgery dates to December. AA had a golf session with Stephanie at San Jose. Putting at San Jose and played nine holes.

Stephanie being interviewed with advice for those continuing golf into college:

Saturday: AA went to her golf lesson at 11:30, came home at 1:00 p.m., took shower. A bit of relaxation before - Homecoming! Met with Siyan at Magnolia Pub for dinner, then to the dance (separate post).

Sunday: AA had a late tee time for the First NFJG Tournament of the season at South Hampton. She played okay, a 79, had three holes in a row on the back nine that put her an extra five strokes over par. All is good, placed 4th, she never plays 18 holes except in tournaments, its almost like a practice round. During the school week, we haven't fit in 18 holes, but will need to somehow work it into her practice routine.

Tomorrow is the Girls Golf Districts.

Homecoming Week - Part 2 Dance

Saturday evening was the FIHS Homecoming dance. AA went with Kaylea Spearman, Aubrey Taylor and Siyan Donaldson.
Everyone (parents) met at the Magnolia Pub for dinner. Parents sat outside to visit while the girls had a reservation inside. It was a bit chilly sitting outside! Parents were Nasha and Harris D.; Karrie and Travis T. and Dan and Sharon S. Nasha's sibling lives next door to the Taylors and while their home was being built lived with them, so knows them well. We enjoyed getting to know them and talked mainly sports (Siyan plays volleyball, Aubrey plays soccer, Kayla plays softball).
Photos before the dance (with Siyan's birthday balloon and gift):

Ginger hanging nearby while AA curls her hair:

AA said the dance was a big mosh pit, crowded, kids in their groups so she stayed with the girls she went with. We picked her up at 9:30 p.m. as she had a NFJG Tournament the next day, Sunday.

Did get a photobooth photo with a group including David, Noah and Ian (along with her not so favorites Nathan and Sean).