HEADED TO THE MASTERS

Wednesday, April 10  - We are back in Augusta, GA, getting ready to attend the Masters Golf Tournament. Paul's brother has attended for nearly 30 years and is going to share his tickets with us on Thursday morning. What a great adventure! We are not golfers but we are sports enthusiasts so we watch the PGA frequently. It's also great to hear are friends that are avid golfers go crazy that we get to attend the Masters.

The Masters have very strict rules about what you can take into the golf course. Unfortunately, no cameras, no cell phones, or other electronic devices. Lots of other rules too. If you get caught breaking any of the rules, your credentials (tickets) are confiscated and you are barred from the Masters FOR LIFE! Paul doesn't think his brother would like us to try smuggling a camera on the course.

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Paul checked on possible tours of the Augusta Nationals Golf Club. Everyone he talked to simply laughed. Even professional golfers have to win a qualifying tournament to get on the course. It is VERY strictly – MEMBERS ONLY! The place is surrounded by a high fence and you can't even see onto the course or see the clubhouse.

Our tickets.

All photos must be courtesy of the Internet. Remember, no cameras allowed.

Clubhouse

If you want to attend the Masters and take pictures, you can get in the ticket lottery for practice round tickets. Pictures are permitted during the practice rounds. Unfortunately, since Paul's brother has regular annual tickets, he is not permitted to get practice round tickets.

Amen Corner

We also have a Masters Party to attend at John's home on Friday evening. He has a wonderful party every year for 50-60 of his closest friends and business acquaintances. That should be another fun time for sure.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!

SAYING GOOD BYE TO THE BEACH

Tuesday, April 9 – We would like to thank all of you who sent a email or left a comment sending us your prayers and best wishes for Marsha's dad. His hernia surgery lasted a little over an hour and a half. He did super. The doctor gave him a pain med pump which will be removed after 24 hours. The surgery was a success and he is on his way to a full recovery! He got to go home and as of 6:30 this evening was sleeping soundly in his own bed. Thanks again. The Power of Prayer can't be beat!

Today is our last day at John's place on Amelia Island. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be back!

We did a little shopping in downtown Fernandina Beach. It is the "downtown" area of Amelia Island. Here is just a few sights that we saw along our walk.

Didn't see any.

We had a great time at the beach, pool, sightseeing, etc. Thanks so much, John, for loaning us your house for a wonderful few days.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!

A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE BEACH

Sunday, April 7 – We arrived at the beach by ten this morning to spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and waves. We relaxed, read our books, and went for a nice walk along the water.

Look who was visiting us when we returned from our walk.

Some common sights at the beach.

Notice swimming was not mentioned in our days activities. That water is just a little too cold for us to go swimming. We only saw two kids in the water. Brrrrrrr!

We did gather a few shells. There must be trillions of shells in the ocean. Seems like everyone walking the beach gathers a few but the beach is always covered by shells. Never ending!

Special request: Would you please say a prayer for Marsha's dad. He is 85 and having hernia surgery on Tuesday, April 9. Thanks so much for your prayers.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!