It was a fun Memorial Day Weekend. Friday night was pizza and movie night - we watched FrostNixon. Saturday morning the beach walk was rained-out, so we headed an hour north to Vero Beach to check out the outlet mall. After a quick two-hour shopping trip, we headed into town and ate lunch at Mulligan's out on the water.
Sunday was another rain-out so I spent the day finishing up Kelsey's golf scrapbook for graduation next weekend. Monday the weather finally cleared up, so we had breakfast at Juno Beach Cafe and trotted down the beach for our four-mile walk. I hung out in the afternoon at the PGA National pool before meeting friends from work for dinner at PF Chang.
It was a nice three-day weekend and I'm looking forward to the three day work week before I head home Thursday night for the weekend in Minnesota for Kelsey's graduation.
~Le Ann
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Too much time in Atlanta
I just returned from a trip to New Jersey and spent more time in the Atlanta airport than my four flights combined! I left West Palm on a 5:50 flight for Atlanta, arriving at 7:30 a.m. My scheduled 9 a.m. flight to Newark was delayed an hour and a half, before it was finally cancelled. I was re-booked on a 2:45 p.m. flight and finally got to Newark at 5:00 p.m. So much for leaving West Palm at o'dark hundred to get to Newark at noon.
Friday I helped with the American Express Women's Golf Month sponsor event at Fiddler's Elbow. We hosted a three-hour golf clinic before driving to Upper Montclair Country Club to watch the Sybase Classic. I spent Friday night in the Meadowlands with my room overlooking the New York City skyline. A great view during the late afternoon as the sun was setting as well as seeing the city lit up at night.
Saturday I went into New York City to tour around a bit, then went back to the Sybase Classic before my 6 p.m. flight left Newark. Once again, my flight was delayed for two hours due to the inbound aircraft delayed in Chicago, so I knew I would miss my connecting flight for West Palm in Atlanta. Sure enough, we landed in Atlanta at 10:10 p.m. and my flight for West Palm left at 9:45. I had the "pleasure" of dealing with the nasty Delta ticket agents who had apparently worked some 15-hour shift - so after some dialog, I scored a room voucher at the Country Inn and Suites. By the time I got the shuttle to the hotel and got my room, it was well after midnight. Luckily I was on the first flight out at 8:30 Sunday morning and finally got to West Palm at 10:30 a.m.
After a quick lunch at Bradley's, I headed home to unpack and unwind after too much time in Atlanta! A quick Happy Birthday mention to Brooke, who turns "Sweet 16" today and can't wait to get her license on Tuesday!
~Le Ann
Friday I helped with the American Express Women's Golf Month sponsor event at Fiddler's Elbow. We hosted a three-hour golf clinic before driving to Upper Montclair Country Club to watch the Sybase Classic. I spent Friday night in the Meadowlands with my room overlooking the New York City skyline. A great view during the late afternoon as the sun was setting as well as seeing the city lit up at night.
Saturday I went into New York City to tour around a bit, then went back to the Sybase Classic before my 6 p.m. flight left Newark. Once again, my flight was delayed for two hours due to the inbound aircraft delayed in Chicago, so I knew I would miss my connecting flight for West Palm in Atlanta. Sure enough, we landed in Atlanta at 10:10 p.m. and my flight for West Palm left at 9:45. I had the "pleasure" of dealing with the nasty Delta ticket agents who had apparently worked some 15-hour shift - so after some dialog, I scored a room voucher at the Country Inn and Suites. By the time I got the shuttle to the hotel and got my room, it was well after midnight. Luckily I was on the first flight out at 8:30 Sunday morning and finally got to West Palm at 10:30 a.m.
After a quick lunch at Bradley's, I headed home to unpack and unwind after too much time in Atlanta! A quick Happy Birthday mention to Brooke, who turns "Sweet 16" today and can't wait to get her license on Tuesday!
~Le Ann
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Another golfing weekend
This weekend began with a going-away party for our colleague Susan, who is retiring from The PGA to move to New Mexico. A group of us had lunch together at Paddy Macs and then another party after work at the Carbone's.
Saturday I played golf on the Palmer course with Kirk and Bob from work. After golf, Kathy and I had lunch at Bradley's in downtown Palm Beach, then checked out a new walking trail along the Inter-costal Waterway. Saturday night I went to see the movie Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Sunday we met for breakfast at Juno Beach Cafe then walked along the beach. I played golf with Ken and Cynthia Endick on the Champ course at PGA National. It was in the 90s today so feels like the heat of summer is here to stay.
It was a fun Mother's Day - I talked to my mom and both Kelsey and Brooke today...looking forward to my trip home in a few weeks.
~Le Ann
Saturday I played golf on the Palmer course with Kirk and Bob from work. After golf, Kathy and I had lunch at Bradley's in downtown Palm Beach, then checked out a new walking trail along the Inter-costal Waterway. Saturday night I went to see the movie Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Sunday we met for breakfast at Juno Beach Cafe then walked along the beach. I played golf with Ken and Cynthia Endick on the Champ course at PGA National. It was in the 90s today so feels like the heat of summer is here to stay.
It was a fun Mother's Day - I talked to my mom and both Kelsey and Brooke today...looking forward to my trip home in a few weeks.
~Le Ann
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A Return to Minnesota
I had a great time in Minnesota - my first time back since mid-February. I flew home Thursday night and spent Friday running errands like usual.
Saturday I helped teach a junior girls golf clinic for 250+ girls at Rush Creek in Maple Grove. It's the third time the MWGA and the Minnesota PGA Section have hosted the clinic and I'm glad I've been able to help teach all three years. After the clinic, I drove to Fox Hollow in St. Michael to watch Kelsey and Brooke play in a golf meet there. I was able to walk nine holes with them before I had to leave for Burnsville. I met David, Kevin and Marilyn Phelps and Don and Jane Peterson for dinner at Outback. Always fun to go out to eat with friends and Outback seems to be the popular hang out for us and the Peterson's.
Sunday I went to church, then we had a senior/parents retreat at church with the graduating class. I had to leave early as I had a 2 p.m. flight out of MSP to Atlanta and left with a killer headache...not a good combo for flying, but luckily I was able to sleep on the flight to Atlanta.
We arrived in ATL just as the airport closed due to weather - so my half an hour layover turned into a two hour layover. Just when I thought I'd be back in West Palm at 7:30 p.m., it turned into the normal 10 p.m. return. So much for getting back at a decent time - but it was fun to get back home - even if it was just for three short days. Back home the end of the month for Kelsey's graduation!
~Le Ann
Saturday I helped teach a junior girls golf clinic for 250+ girls at Rush Creek in Maple Grove. It's the third time the MWGA and the Minnesota PGA Section have hosted the clinic and I'm glad I've been able to help teach all three years. After the clinic, I drove to Fox Hollow in St. Michael to watch Kelsey and Brooke play in a golf meet there. I was able to walk nine holes with them before I had to leave for Burnsville. I met David, Kevin and Marilyn Phelps and Don and Jane Peterson for dinner at Outback. Always fun to go out to eat with friends and Outback seems to be the popular hang out for us and the Peterson's.
Sunday I went to church, then we had a senior/parents retreat at church with the graduating class. I had to leave early as I had a 2 p.m. flight out of MSP to Atlanta and left with a killer headache...not a good combo for flying, but luckily I was able to sleep on the flight to Atlanta.
We arrived in ATL just as the airport closed due to weather - so my half an hour layover turned into a two hour layover. Just when I thought I'd be back in West Palm at 7:30 p.m., it turned into the normal 10 p.m. return. So much for getting back at a decent time - but it was fun to get back home - even if it was just for three short days. Back home the end of the month for Kelsey's graduation!
~Le Ann
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