Picture this....heat index 118º, real temp only 93º....60 year old fat lady on golf cart playing in a golf tournament!!! What in the name of God was I thinking?? Well, I'll tell you. I didn't want to bail on my partner. To my credit, I did drink lots of water and Powerade Zero, but I soaked through a hand towel wiping my hands and brow. (I have now purchased a ShamWow!! for this purpose.) Four long, hard, torturous hours of this. Now the really good news.....we'll be doing it all over again tomorrow!! And lucky me, it will be hotter and more humid. At 60, this is clearly madness. (Well, actually, at any age.) There is a possible reprieve in my future, however. Currently we are having high winds, and are in a Severe Thunderstorm warning area. More storms are predicted as the evening wears on....so I'm kinda secretly hoping for a gully washer that will cancel tomorrow's round. Fingers crossed, everybody!!!
Not wanting the fun to end, I'm scheduled to play in another tournament on Thursday at another golf club. So group, "Hi, I'm V and I am officially a Dumb Shit!!" (Group responds, "Hi V". ) After today's round I did come home and ride the bike for about 30 min., so the Perfect Child can't get too much traction on her quest to catch up in the Great Cardio Challenge. But, I think my cardio days are numbered the remainder of this week.
Since I want to be taking it easy for a while after this ridiculous 3 day stretch, we'll be going to Omaha again to help "The Pistol" (grandchild #2) celebrate his 2nd birthday. And believe you me, I will need every bit of energy I can conserve to keep up with him. He is, indeed, "The Pistol".
I'd better sign off now. The storms are getting worse, winds are blowing harder, and trees are falling near our "hood". They are showing pictures on TV of large trees near us that have been uprooted. Our trees around here are all pretty small in comparison, but I'm afraid the computer might suffer a "strike" by the lightening that's all around.
I'm off to begin "chillaxing" and preparing myself for another fun filled day.
Chasing a two-year-old is the utlimate workout.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you got on that bike after that sweltering day on the golf course. Now that's dedication. You're a far better woman than I! Great idea about the Shamwow.
ReplyDeleteStay safe through the storms and enjoy your visit with The Pistol.
You are certifiable. lol (Green with envy that you are so dedicated.)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Omaha and the little Pistol.
Good luck in the tournaments!
So are you OK? Did the storms pass? Fingers definitely crossed for ya V.
ReplyDeleteMy God I thought you said you were going to Obama! I am cross-eyed reading blogs tonight. YIKES!
ReplyDeleteDear DS,
ReplyDeleteDid you have fun? That's the main thing. Well, no, hydration is the main thing, but fun is practically tied with it.
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Aaah the sweat. I'm off to REI today to buy a little super absorbent towel and a sweat band. At this point I think a sweat band is more attractive than sweat dripping off my nose if that's even possible. Hope the storms were okay!
ReplyDeleteHope you got through the storms and are safe and sound. You are one determined lady and a true golf-aholic. Love that attitude but take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteOh, V! Did you golf today? You must really love golf! And you are right about the humidity, I didn't think of that!(ours is around 31% right now which is unheard of and we are loving it!)
ReplyDeleteHave the storms passed?
Knock, knock...is anybody there???
ReplyDeleteYou go with your bad self! I can't believe you did the bike after that! You are an inspiration!
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