RC Fun

We have so many fun opportunities here at our beautiful resort!  I looked at the Activities schedule for this week and decided to MAKE time to go over and watch the Remote Control cars on Wednesday afternoon.      The track we have here would be any kid's dream come true......and our big kids staying here enjoy it too.  The track is laid out with hills and turns for the  cars and a nice set of work tables and a viewing stand for us "kids" who come to watch or race.

 

 

 

 
The cars become airborn when they race over a hill.  Most of the time they land wheels down and just keep on traveling.....but sometimes they don't.  Accidents can happen. 

These are rather pricey toys but what else do we want to do with all that money except have fun.
Some of these cars travel up to 70 miles per hour!

 

 
I'm assuming that just one car is never enough.  Like all hobbiests, you start small and just keep adding to the list as you go along.  A tool kit is definitely a needed accessory.

Thank you to Ron Johnson (aka Popkorn),  Larry Barnhart  & Dennis Talbert for a fun afternoon and for sharing information about their hobby.

 
Watch this YouTube video of the day's race!
RC Cars at Palm Creek

 That was a fun fun afternoon.  I started the morning by heading over to the Ocotillo Room to hear a presentation by Dr. Seipel who is an Orthopedic Surgeon that specializes in knee replacements.  Unfortunately, I've had a couple accidents that make me a prime target as one of his future patients so I was anxious to hear the latest news about the procedure.  I thought it was great that he took the time from a very busy schedule to come here as a speaker.  I learned a lot and he left behind some informative brochures (plus bagels and coffee!).  I like the way Ann in Activities schedules speakers with topics of concern to us Seniors.  Thank you, Ann.

Later I ran into Ken Reese who is working on constructing a new bulletin board for the Pickleball courts.  Wow!  That's quite a project.  

We had some very unexpected light rain this morning that dampened our fun at the pickleball courts but I did learn more about the bulletin board already in place.  Look at the nice shades that can be pulled to help protect the documents posted on that board.  Lots of time and effort were put into this.

Joyce Staffen was tutoring me to become a referee for pickleball.  Thank you, Joyce, for having patience with an eager student.

Another note of interest................I noticed two more holes are now dug out for placement of new homes in the new section.  I reckon you'll get more photos like this as the season and growth progresses.

I didn't take any photos from the Wednesday night show, but want to take a moment to praise the entertainer -- Kenny Miller -- for his performance.  Wow.  That guy can really sing! and he sang MANY popular famous songs of yesteryear.  Very nice!  I would go back to see him for a return performance next year.

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David Letterman's Top Ten Reasons Why Golf Is Better Than Sex......

#10... A below par performance is considered damn good.

#09.... You can stop in the middle and have a cheeseburger and a couple of beers.

#08... It's much easier to find the sweet spot.

#07... Foursomes are encouraged.

#06... You can still make money doing it as a senior.

#05.... Three times a day is possible.

#04... Your partner doesn't hire a lawyer if you play with someone else.

#03... If you live in Florida, you can do it almost every day.

#02... You don't have to cuddle with your partner when you're finished. 

And the NUMBER ONE reason why golf is better than sex...

#01... When your equipment gets old you can replace it!

Lawn Bowling Website

Congratulations to Judy Paul and the Lawn Bowling Club for starting their new website!!  I've been politely nagging them for sometime now wishing they would post information about their club and activities.  Check it out at this link:   Lawn Bowling Club

Peg Tomaso, Sandy Milner, and Melba Leger were here yesterday for help on how to set up a blog for the Pottery Room.  We'll hopefully see their blog joining the list soon.  Will make an announcement when their site is ready for viewing.

Have you looked at the other club blogs yet?  They're all listed at:  Palm Creek Activities

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I received this in an email this morning 

Men Are Just Happier People

NICKNAMES
· If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
· If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Dickhead and Shit for Brains.
EATING OUT
· When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
· When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.
MONEY

· A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
· A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.
BATHROOMS

· A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream , razor, a bar of soap, and a towel.
· The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.
ARGUMENTS
· A woman has the last word in any argument.

· Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
FUTURE
· A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
· A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS
· A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
· A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE
· A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
· A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

DRESSING UP
· A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
· A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL
· Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
· Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING
· Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.

· A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Welcome Home Party

Members of special events and activities were dressed in gala costume to greet us for the Welcome Home party.  I loved the colorful peace pendants.  

 
It was a great band to entertain us and they had us tappin our toes to the tunes of yesteryear.

 
It was so interesting to walk around to all the booths and learn more about what their club or organization had to offer.
GUEST SERVICES at the front desk.

 
Bev Dahlquist and Jane Smith are certainly representative of the beautiful work done in the pottery room.

 
Diane Reese is a truly avid fan of the water volleyball leagues.

 

 

 

Be sure to show up for the rubber ducky race on Friday, January 25!  I've had several people write to me and ask me to buy them a duck for the big race.  Hope one of us wins!  Should be fun to watch.

 
We had a GREAT turn out for the party and it was certainly PERFECT weather.

 
Our recycling team had some nice information for their ongoing project.  We all received an informative pamphlet in our mailbox so read it carefully and contribute WISELY to Palm Creek's efforts to be earth friendly.

 

 
More " boys and their toys" as the Remote Control cars, boats, and planes were on display.

 

 

 

 
I still wish the sewing groups would start a blog to show off all the beautiful works of art they create.  They also do some fantastic work for charities and organizations in the community.

 

 

 

 

 
After touring all the booths on display and learning about all the activities offered at Palm Creek.....if you find yourself bored while staying here....it's your own fault.  Those of us who return year after year.....be sure to introduce yourself to any newcomers you come across.  Welcome them to our paradise and encourage them to participate.  

Congratulations Vipers!

What a beautiful day for a softball tournament!  The weather was PERFECT.....and our Vipers team was really on their toes.  Congratulations to all the players for some GREAT games today.  There are more challenges tomorrow so come out to cheer for the team.