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I was getting worried about you when I did not see your regular post....lgad everything is ok. I think you did a fine job and your par...well lets just say it took some of our group that many tries on minature golf so I think you did real well.
Regardless I think it sounded like a wonderful morning, and your new partners for golf sounds like great company.
You golf the same way I do - about 4-5 holes, then just go along for the ride and take photos!! It's a very frustrating sport. And if you're not good at it, like me, there's really no point. Some day I'd love to take lessons so I could actually golf with my DH and he wouldn't be paired up with strangers all the time. It's neat that Mark finally got the hang of it though, good job Mark!
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I like the pics on the golf course--is that the one where one of the sandtraps is a hidden mickey? Sorry you got so hot--but glad you made some new friends!
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That's great that you ended up inviting the father and son along with you! Love the staged shots of you! Cracks me up! Sounds like it was a fun outing!
I give you and Mark a lot of credit for playing golf at Disney! I took lessons at an adult school many years ago but never got out to actually play after that. It must be an intimidating feeling when other golfers come up behind you and wait for you to get your shot off. Glad to hear that Mark did so well! Your pictures of Shades of Green and the course itself are beautiful!
Glad the golf outing was fun - at least meeting the father & son, and Mark improving as the morning went on. I haven't golfed since high school - unless you count mini golf! Think I'll stick to that!
I like the pics on the golf course--is that the one where one of the sandtraps is a hidden mickey? Sorry you got so hot--but glad you made some new friends!
I don't know.... I don't recall seeing one and there are four other courses, so it could be on another... I've just checked online and it's on the neighbouring Magnolia course.
Cheryl,
Have and Mark done all the extra things there are to do at Disney? Golf looks like fun.
Probably not yet! I haven't taken part in any of the runs they do at Disney, although one day I would like to do a 5k there, having now completed my first in the timescale that they give you. I'm sure there are many other things we haven't done as well....
Glad the golf outing was fun - at least meeting the father & son, and Mark improving as the morning went on. I haven't golfed since high school - unless you count mini golf! Think I'll stick to that!
Thursday 21 April – part three: finally, a photo with an old friend!
I suggested going to Beaches and Cream, as I was getting hungry, so we headed that way. They had a big sign, saying that because the resort was so busy, the parking lot was only open to resort guests and those with dining reservations, but we had no problem getting in and honestly, it was quieter than when we were staying here.
We headed over there...
...and were told that we might have a 15 – 20 minute wait, but it was more like five minutes and we were seated at the bar with Delores as our server. How perfect!
She excelled as always, remembering what Mark has to drink, but looking at me, she said “you change your mind too often for me to know for sure” and she was spot on, I do. At the end of the meal, we got a photo with her, I think the first time we’ve ever got one with her. It’s about time, after all these years.
It’s lovely to sit at the bar, as you get to see much activity there:
The photo the Cast Member took for us... ... and him taking a photo of it!
I went for something new, the ice cream flavoured shake with vanilla and pineapple and, my goodness, although it tasted a bit odd at first, I really enjoyed it.
Of course, I had the veggie burger, as usual (something I am predictable about! ) and, as usual, it was still the best I’ve ever had.
Mark had the double burger.
We were full after that, so we said our goodbyes to Delores and off we went.
Beaches and Cream:
Food 9½ 9½
Service 10 10
Atmosphere 10 9½
Value for money 9½ 10
Average score: 9.75
We decided to have a look in the Marketplace and ended up finding Mickey and Minnie in Easter eggs – perfect presents for our nieces and nephew, so we got those and some fridge magnets. there are still some from Disney that we don’t have!
On the way out, we noticed the new carpet that they have put down as part of the rehab and I suggested that we go and see if we could ask to see one of the newly refurbished rooms and someone happily took us to see them. They look so good, and although I have heard mixed comments from people about them, we loved them.
Then it was back to the room for a couple of hours, getting some photos of the Beach Club Villas on the way:
It was still very hot, but at least there was a bit of a breeze, which made a pleasant change. Still, we were hot and exhausted from the golf this morning.
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It's a very frustrating sport. And if you're not good at it, like me, there's really no point. Some day I'd love to take lessons so I could actually golf with my DH and he wouldn't be paired up with strangers all the time. 
It's neat that Mark finally got the hang of it though, good job Mark!
Well, it tasted like scrambled eggs and goats cheese! 
I should have thought that through first. Its an unusual combo for eggs but i'm sure it was delicious. 
Melanie
Glad to hear that Mark did so well! 
Your pictures of Shades of Green and the course itself are beautiful!
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sorry about that - the boards were not well yesterday morning our time... at least most of you would've been tucked up in bed and missed that...
I don't recall seeing one and there are four other courses, so it could be on another... I've just checked online and it's on the neighbouring Magnolia course.
How perfect! 
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