Gaspe Golf Tourney – The Final Trek

So the Gaspe Golf Tournament (held in Morrisburg, ON) was a hit once again.  I headed down fairly late on Friday only to arrive and find no one around!  I knocked on Lynn and Kyle’s room but only heard the television so I assumed someone was taking a nap so I went over to Subway for a bite to eat.  Coming back, I knocked again and finally unlocked the door to discover that there was no one there!

I spent the next hour waiting for someone to come find me as I couldn’t find anyone in the hotel.  It was a ghost town!  Lynn finally found me and we went down to the bar where I saw quite a few folks I haven’t seen in awhile…Uncle Johnny, Aunt Aggie, Kyle, Lynn, Danny and Kathy…had a few beers, chatted for awhile and basically set ourselves up to become golf champions the next morning!  (note: this worked for everyone except for me on the course!)

The next morning, Kyle wasn’t feeling too good so Lynn and I went for breakfast with Bobby and Uncle Willy.  I must admit I couldn’t finish half of my breakfast…never was a big breakfast eater!  Plus, it was a little too early for me!

11:30 was tee-off time and it was looking pretty ridiculous out.  It had already poured and it didn’t look like it would let up for the entire day.  Our cart managed to have a windshield and a cover for our bags which was nice (I can’t let the clubs Eric and Mike lent me get wet!).  We started out on the 18th hole and I must say that the few days at the driving range didn’t help me a whole lot throughout the day.  However, as Lynn says “I’m quite consistent.”  Yes, I’m consistent in the ball flying into the woods!  This was happening at the driving range as well.  Haven’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.

The skies went black fora while, but around 1PM it cleared up and we had a great day for weather (other than a wicked wind once in awhile).  Lynn managed to hit the longest drive in the Senior Men’s category as well as tying for first place in Senior Men’s.  Also, Kyle and Johnny did quite well for themselves.

The supper was quite delicious (as always) but I always forget to order the chicken (which looks amazing) and end up getting the steak.  I asked if I could switch and they didn’t see a problem with that and I’m glad for it.

Our entire team ended up winning a few door prizes…my first time winning something at the draw!  Kyle and I ended up with a set of ‘Super Lady’ golf balls (which are going straight back into the golf bag Eric lent me considering I lost a few balls!), Lynn ended up with another set of golf balls and Johnny ended up with a great golf bag!  Good score!

We headed back to the MacIntosh Inn and partied it up.  I enjoy room-hopping to find the next big party.  At one room party, Uncle Willy was listening to me talk about getting a ride-on lawnmower for the new house.  When I told him my property was 1/2 acre he said “I would hope a young man like you sits in an office all day could survive some exercise pushing a lawnmower around!”  Lynn wholeheartedly agreed!  So there you have it…no more ride-on lawnmower for me because of the wisdom of my elders!

The next morning, I headed out to Brockville and took a nice leisurely drive along HWY 2.  I was off to see Joe and Danielle whom I haven’t seen in quite some time.  Actually, the last time I went to their place was when I helped them move a few years ago!  Way too long.  It was a nice visit.  Joe and Danielle prepared a nice lunch and I got to see Joe’s progress on the man cave and hear his ideas for his entertainment center.  I am also looking into what technology to obtain so it was good to hear his ideas.

I headed back home and took a much deserved nap and then Vero arrived from being home for a week and recounted her tales.  All in all, another Great Gaspe Golf Tournament.  It is up in the air if there will be another one as the existing organizers are stepping down.  Here’s to someone stepping up to the plate to organize for next year!