Dreaded Thursday

Thursday is one of my regularly scheduled golf days. This year, out of 9 possible days, 3 have been rainouts. Last Thursday, we ATTEMPTED to play 18 holes to make up for one of the previous rainouts.

Group 1 teed off at noon as anticipated, with radar indicating only minor showers, which were supposed to breeze through quickly. At first, that is just what happened. HOWEVER, 15 minutes later we got about 2 inches of rain in 20 minutes. The first fairway looked like the Mississippi had suddenly altered its channel. In 20 + years of play on the course, it is by far the most water I have ever seen.

There is a small creek just forward of the first tee. Our intrepid pioneers had to wait about 30 minutes before the torrent had subsided sufficiently so they could cross the bridge and return to the clubhouse. Some of the others went down to cheer them across. The rest of us remained in the clubhouse and improved our lies. Business at the Circle Tap picked up early.

Next week, we are renaming Thursday Xyzday in hopes that the weather gods will give us a break.

Two weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday at the Tap. Since it was # 59, I believe next year I'll just try to sneak past it, but I doubt if my loving sisters will go for that.

Kenabeck

Bonnie Raitt and other stuff

Bonnie Bonnie Bonnie

On May 4th I had the great pleasure of hearing Bonnie Raitt in concert for the second time. She is my favorite performer and I listen to her every day. She is both an incredible guitarist and singer, and her songs reflect a wide range of styles and moods.

The first time was in St. Louis. Not only was the concert fabulous, but I was able to dine at Riddle's Penultimate Cafe and Wine Bar, just a few blocks away. It's decor can only be described as early bowling alley. I don't think any of the furniture matches. However, the cuisine is what I would describe as contemporary American, and it's excellent.

This time was in Peoria, a town in which I don't know the restaurant scene, so nothing to report in that vein. Again, the concert was wonderful. Whenever the first few bars of "I can't make you love me" are played, the crowd goes wild. What a great ballad.

I've planted my veggies (tomatoes,peppers, chives,basil) and will also have to mow the grass for the eighth time. It's looking the best I can ever remember, thick and bright green.

Just starting to flog the golfing pill around, so I'll have many lies to tell about that sport. My buddies are playing today, but the course they selected is for masochists, if not suicidal types, so I declined the opportunity.

I'll be writing about my varied musical interests soon (4000 in itunes) , so be ready and "Rock Steady (duet by Bonnie with Brian Adams from Road Tested).

Kenabeck

Hi, I'm kenabeck, and new to blogging, so be patient. My interests are music (I'm listening to Angela Hewitt playing Rameau at the moment), food, travel, sports, and the social sciences. My lilac is just about ready to bloom, which will provide some wonderful color and fragrance. Here in the midwest we have had a gloomly winter, so a fresh day like today is very invigorating. I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes and golf lies with you in the near future.

kenabeck