2010-09-13 - Biking and Golfing

I was surprised today by my friend Bob, who dropped by on his way back from a holiday on the coast.  He Jim and I enjoyed breakfast at the Hood River Hotel on the patio.

No wind was forecast - Temira said - "...a great day for wakeboarding...."

After a slow start to the day, most of the guy's decided that it was a golfing day.  Blaine, Brad, Harold A, Andreas, and Big Air Jim, all went to the Hood River Golf and Country Club for 18 holes and apparently some "Pop's" as well.  I saw the score card...  Harold was the most consistent with an 8 on every hole.  Brad was low at 92, and apparently Andreas quit after 15 holes.  They got back around 9:00 and were surprised that the rest of us had gone out for supper without them.

Kent and Ross, went for a "Technical" mountain bike ride.  I went with them as far as the marine dealership, but disappointed them when I told them I didn't want to go for the big climb to the start of the mountain bike trail.  Kent is still afraid of the "Shoulder Blade Hill", but Ross found a route around it so that Kent didn't have to face his fears.....

Harold W, Gerry and I were sitting on the balcony having a cold bear when the wind started to pick up a bit around 6:30pm.  Ross headed out to Kite beach to try some kiting - and had a very good hour session.  We kept looking at the "Hatchery Web Cam" which showed totally flat water with no wind or sailors.  Apparently it did blow enough for some sailing at the event site for about an hour - but we missed it.

Kent, Gerry, Harold W and I finished the day with Chinese Food (the joke is 9 pounds for 9 dollars).

Our new "digs" are pretty classy.  Air conditions, and almost enough bedrooms so everyone has their own.  We rented the center two units.  Thanks to Andreas for all the work finding the place and coordinating everything.  Combined there are 6 bathrooms.  The only down side is that its quite a hike to downtown - but most of us need the exercise anyway.....

There is a wonderful old climbing tree in the front yard.  
I haven't seen any of our crew trying it yet.......  but.....