As the temperatures creep over 100 (it's listed as the high for the seven day forecast), the wild life is coming out and making appearances, especially on the golf courses. In the last week alone I have seen road runners (beep! beep!), quails, prairie dogs, rabbits, coyotes, hawks, eagles (I think, it was huge) and I saw my first scorpion (unfortunately, it was in my kitchen sink!). I have yet to see a rattle snake (not in a real hurry to come across them) nor have I seen a Javelina (pronounced Havelina) which is a wild pig that roams the desert...(supposedly,they are nasty so I'll steer clear of them, too). The scorpion was only two inches long, but I crushed him with a drinking glass and sent him into the garbage disposal and drowned him at the same time...(sounds like a contract kiling, no?---beware to future scorpions, don't mess with Jim).
Golf was interesting this week... The putting is coming along but it is far from where I want it to be... Investigated some new courses this week... some very nice and others glorified cow pastures... I now have a good selection for when people come out and visit...(hint, hint!). The prime time to come here (if you're a golfer) is during the summer... Its 100+ degrees but the prices are incredible... Some courses go as low as 15 dollars for 18 holes with replays for 7.50... Some courses offer all day play, free lunch...anything to get people to play. Courses are already feeling a decrease in play...(not from me). Played two 18 hole rounds under 3 hours this week... will have to play an afternoon round to test my "beat the heat" plan...(bandanas in the cooler, huge frozen mug with ice, etc.).
I put the "work" hat on again next week for Arizona State's graduation. Already working Wed. and will hear about the rest of the week later...(I hope). Could be another "Cheeto" gig (baked to a crackily crunch), but I'm hoping to find some shade somewhere... All the schools at ASU will be graduating so commencement lasts 4 days... "Will work for green's fees" gets back in action... Also got some information about substitute teaching for the next school year...(thanks, Tina). With all the layoffs and cutbacks here in Arizona, it may be a good opportunity for me to get my foot in the door...Will investigate further and keep you up to date (the opportunity to shape young minds---scary thinking someone might entrust that to me, eh?).
In case I don't blog in time, I want to wish all the Moms out there a Happy Mother's Day...(and hope you get some good presents). Parenting ain't easy...(and I'm just watching from the sidelines) and you deserve recognition... Planning is also in full swing for the East Coast road trip in June... So many people to see, so little time...I will do my best to visit all I can, when I can... More on the itinerary when it becomes available... Happy Mother's Day, Moms!!!!!
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