Monday, June 28, 2010

New Bern, NC Mini Trip


After dropping Rick at the airport, JoAnne and Ralph motored to New Bern where they stayed at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. Pepsi Cola was invented in New Bern by a druggist and soda fountain operator. It also served as the first capital of North Carolina. The beautiful Tryon Palace was the home of the Governor. They chartered a boat and for two hours, cruised the two rivers that meet at New Bern. The "house" on the river belongs to author, Nicholas Sparks. The bird on the post is an Osprey. They ate some excellent food and are now planning their next mini vacation.



Sunday, June 13, 2010

Winners!



The results of the National Golf Club's 2010 Member/Guest Tournament are in and the winners are...............team McDaniel/Finegold (affectionately called the McFinegold's), with a gross score of 63 and net, 53.8!! The format was Captain's Choice with all members contributing. Overheard at dinner was Bill McDaniel commenting on his wife Mary Kay's skill, "I've played a lot of golf over the years, but never have I seen anyone whiff a putt!"


The dinner dance was a country western theme, and tho not winning "best costume", Norman made a pretty mean looking hombre in his KC Stetson!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Mini Vacation












JoAnne and Ralph spent a very relaxing three days at the Sanderling Inn and Spa in Duck on the North Carolina Outer Banks. The weather cooperated and the food at the Inn's two restaurants was delightful. One of the restaurants was a converted Life Saving Station dating back to the mid 1800's.