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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Try It, You May Like It

My husband and I have always been sports enthusiasts. We played multiple sports in high school, participated in sports in college and raised our kids to swim, kayak, skate, ski, bike, play soccer, tennis, and baseball.
When the kids left home for college, my husband announced he would like to take up golf again. There was a course three miles away and he had played there in his early teens with his family. I shuddered as he declared his interest. 
My grandfather had tried to teach me to swing at the little white ball when I was a young teen. "Stick your butt out, waggle the club, take it back, now hit the ball", he would coach. I tried to follow his directions only to hit the ground, miss the ball, and feel the reverberations all the way up my arm. It only took a couple weeks for me to give up and return to tennis, bikes, and swimming. Summer was too short to be that frustrated.
My husband's interest in golf left me with a dilemma. I could send him off to play golf on Saturdays and Sundays and find something to do on my own or I could try my hand at the elusive sport once again. I went with the latter hoping some miracle would occur once I appeared at the golf course with my new gear, shoes, and outfit.
It has been twelve years since my husband's announcement. Tomorrow we will strike out to a favorite course in a neighboring town. We will hit some good shots and some disasters. We will laugh and we will groan. We will stop to gaze upon a gift of nature be it plant, animal, or scenery. I am not a good golfer nor is he but we enjoy each other, the outdoors, and the challenge that little white ball presents each time we try to connect with it.

15 comments:

  1. What fun times you've allowed yourself to share. You took a pleasant risk and are reaping great rewards. With your kids away, you gave no time constraints. Enjoy your day. I hope the sun shines on you!

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  2. Have a fabulous day tomorrow! See (write/read) you on Tuesday!

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  3. Have fun! I truly suck at golf, but I love it. I don't think it's a game you have to be good at to enjoy--although being good at it might make it more enjoyable. Guess I'll never know...

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  4. Have fun! I have never even tried golf--so not totally understanding the attraction. But I can understand being together and having fun!

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  5. What a wonderful activity that you do together - that is so key. Enjoy the season of golf.

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  6. At least with golf you have the pleasure of your husband's company and the beauty of nature to absorb. Thanks, Wands, for being a constant encourager.

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  7. Have a great time. I think "real" golf is so hard to do. Thanks for slicing!

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  8. The right person makes a difference in the activity. You've got the right person golfing alongside you. Enjoy your partner and the day!

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  9. That's wonderful that you two play together. I'm happy that my passion for movies fits with Tuvia's passion for movies. Last night, Hunger Games, today something alternative and risky: The Deep Blue Sea.
    It's been great to Slice with you once again Wanda.
    Thanks for your wonderful comments
    Bonnie

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  10. I was rooting for you two to continue to do this together - I'm so glad the story ended that way! It has been great growing our writing lives together! Thank you for all your encouragement! See you Tuesdays!

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  11. I will echo Jen above. Time is too short not to have made that decision & you are communicating such pleasure in the choice. Go have great fun tomorrow, no matter how many "slices" occur. I too look forward to you continuing the slicing & want to thank you for your continuing support on my posts. I noticed & do value it. However can we do it all if so many come to slice! It's amazing the enthusiasm I'm hearing. Cheers!

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  12. Your wonderful post reminds us all that it is NOT what we do but who we do it with that really matters. Each and every day with someone we love is a gift...and your post reflects that awareness. Thanks for all the positive feedback - it has been an eye-opening experience on many levels!

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  13. This is exactly what my husband and I did with kayaking...such fun to be able to spend time enjoying waterways here and there. Thanks so much for slicing with me, Wanda...I hope to see you on Tuesdays, and hear about what you are up to.

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  14. Wanda,

    Often it is who we do it with instead of what we do. It sounds like you have lots of fun together. I am glad!

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  15. I think you hit it on the head - life is about connections. I'm glad it gives time to savor.

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