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Day 6 - Tin Can Bay

Evening lovelies,

Today was a little different.

This morning we ventured off the the local second hand store, where I picked up some books to keep in the van ready for our next trip.  A bargain at 10 books for $5.  Even Robbie got 3 for himself.

We then had an early lunch and it was off the the Country Club for a round of golf.  No sillies, I did not play, but I did have fun in driving the buggy and laughing at the boys.  Alas Nana was a little ill today, so she stayed home.



It is the first time I have been on a golf course in about 30 years, and I have never seen Gramps and Rob play together.  It is quite the experience. 😁



Gramps is left handed and he mostly hit his balls down the left side of the course.


Rob is right handed and played mostly down the right hand side of the course, and a little in the trees.



I could have taken some photos of them making good shots, but where is the fun in that.  😂

I think it was a good idea that we had two carts as they were both often off in different directions.






Robbie must have felt a little sorry for me not going to the beach today, so he played a little in the sand.


There were a couple of lovely lakes which had surprisingly clear water, and the odd duck or two.  The boys managed to stay out of the water which was good.



Other bird life included some magpies who are so cheeky, they hop up on your cart when you get off to see if there is anything worth pinching.



All in all it was a fun afternoon and I think I would go again to be the driver.

After golf it was time for a short rest, evening nibbles, bubbles and dinner.

Things I learnt today -
Watching golf is not as boring as I thought.  I was very entertained.
There is no penalty for playing an entire hole on the wrong fairway, though I believe there should be.
Golf balls can be hard to find when they are not on the fairway.

All for tonight lovelies,
Have a wonderful day tomorrow.

Lizzy

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