We have been at Sunflower Resort for almost two weeks now and have almost fallen into the routine. We did another couple of days in the kitchen preparing the food for the Tiki Bar and then last week we started training to work there as well. We were supposed to start learning the Bistro next week but the manager is going to be off so that will is being put off until week after next.
Yesterday the park put on their annual Salute To Our Veterans program. Music was provided by the West Valley Pops, an orchestra composed of retired music teachers and music enthusiasts from the local area.
The Colors were presented by local chapter of the Marine Corps League and then later they did a moving presentation for our POW/MIA’s.
Our son Justin finally got home for his latest deployment to Afghanistan last night. It’s good to have him back.
On Friday night, the 7th, the park hosted a Veterans Day dance here in the park. Although we didn’t have a great turnout, those that did attend had a good time.
On Saturday night there was a 50’s/60’s dance with the 56 Band playing. Man, those guys could play!
It’s been way too long since I last wrote.
Joyce and I trained in the park’s Bistro last week. We both agree that is not where we want to spend much time while we are here. Not that the work is hard, it’s just not our cup of tea.
This week we start working in the Tiki Bar. Actually, I will do the first two weeks and Joyce will be doing food preparation. Then we will flop and I will do the food and she will work the bar. We’re not sure how long that will be but we’re looking forward to getting out there.
On the 20th, we drove down to Gilbert, AZ to see a production of “The Sound of Music’ at the Hale Center. The music was beautiful and very good acting. While there we scored tickets to see “A Christmas Carol” in December and “My Fair Lady” in February.
Yesterday we went to see the Arizona State Sun Devils play the Washington State Cougars at Sun Devils Stadium in Tempe. It has been many moons since I last saw a college football game live and it was a first for Joyce. The game was pretty even until half time then is was all Sun Devils. To be honest, I’ve seen some high schools play better football. Not only were there a lot of physical errors but both teams made some serious mental errors.
November 28, 2014
Happy belated Thanksgiving to all!
On Sunday past, we had a little get together with some to the work campers here at Sunflower. We had a great time eating, drinking some great wines and of course, telling a few stories.
Yesterday we went to the Elks Lodge with Rich and Joanne for a Thanksgiving meal. The Sun City Elk’s put out a very nice spread.
Barry & Joyce
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