Tuesday started off quietly. C had this wonderful idea. You see, Dad is a golfer. He plays by the Alabama rules, but is really dang good. I, on the other hand, am not. The past few years, when he and I would get together, I’d get a refresher course on how to play golf again.
So, at C’s request, I lined up a Tee time for 816 at our local golf club. We got there, carted up, and headed out for 18 holes. In hindsight, 9 holes might have been a better idea. Midway through the front 9, I commented to dad how, when I take my practice swing, I always bring the club in. For instance, if I line up with the club at 24″ from my feet, when I swing it’ll come through at 23″. I’ve always tried to compensate midswing, which is why there are so many limping squirrels and broken windows where I’ve played. He made the genius suggestion to line up with that compensation on the ball (line up for 24″, with the ball sitting at 23″). Wildlife cheered when I hit that first drive “straight” using this new technique.
Looks like another problem is I lift my leg.
Had a great time. We laughed. We cried. We teased the self-important. Just a great time. Started losing our steam near the 12th hole. Finished up 18 and headed home, red and smiling.
Remainder of the day was spent O.A.A.ing dd and just hanging out with the family. Found out that I’m not the only one in this household that forgets stuff all the time. C and I made the trip to the grocery store a couple of times. Forgot the trash bags just as many times. Match made in heaven: we’re both idiots. 
Dad took jj up to Big Honza’s Bunzo Factory for some frozen custard. Apparently, the paintings on the walls inside proved to appear too real for her. If you’re ever in town, do stop in. Even if only for a Frozen Custard and to admire the artwork1.
Momma whipped up dinner, and we forced Oz to join us again. Stuffed Shells in a meat sauce, complete with Oz and C’s garlic bread, and a salad. Nummy! Ate like a king. Then more hanging out, just lookin around.
Another super cool day. Wednesday, we plan to go to the Minnesota Zoo. Should be a damn good time.
- special note: Kolacky Day weekend, Big Honza’s Museum of Unnatural History will be open. The curator of the Museum, Dr. Monty Gomery PHD, has done a wonderful job unearthing Big Honza the Gigantaczech’s tools [↩]
CD&d,
Congrats on the baby! I’m a friend of your dads and I see his golf swing all the time. The pics seem to convey that he is trying to share his vast knowledge on the subject, sorry. Great site.
jealousy rears its’ ugly head