Kokanee Trip, Day 7 (Aug 16/12)

Thursday morning Billy and I were paired with the ladies for our last 18 hole round of the week in BC. I was pressing really hard for a good round, and actually had a great start, which only lasted until the 5th hole. I wound up shooting my worst score of the week, a very disappointing turn of events.

The group had lunch together and then we took our lesson for the day. We planned to play only 9 holes in the afternoon, which gave us some free time after lunch. The other 5 people in the group went down to the beach, and I took the opportunity to take another run down Highway 3A on the bike.

There was virtually no traffic on the road, which allowed me to open up the throttle and push the bike through the twisting and turning road. It was exhilarating to hear the engine roar, smell the air rushing by, and take in the beautiful scenery all around me. The lake is right beside the road to the west, and immediately to the east of the road are the mountains. There were a few times I pushed a little too hard and it got a little tense, but I managed to keep the shiny side up.

I've always been a bit of a loner, so the few hours on my own were welcome. That's not to say I don't like people, because I do, but I certainly do need time alone as well. I put gas in the bike, and returned to the resort to spend a little time relaxing in the room.

David and Karen have done this golf week with other before, and one tradition they had was to play a round of golf barefoot on Thursday night. We again drew golf balls out of a hat to determine teams of 2. Karen and I were together, David and Billy were the second team, and Colter and Jean were the third team.

The highlight of the week (for me anyway), came on hole 4. It's a big drop to the fairway from the tee, overall it's a short par 4. I put a drive in the fairway, 61 yards from the pin. Karen and I decided to use my ball for the second shot. Normally she would hit first and then I would hit, but for some reason I decided to just hit first this time. I remember telling her to not take it as a sign of confidence as I got over the ball. The sun was low and right in our faces, so I focused on keeping my head down through the shot. As soon as I hit the ball I knew it was going to be good, and I shaded my face to watch the ball. It landed on the green, released, and rolled about 5 feet and dropped into the cup for an eagle!

This prompted the most awkward moment Billy and I have ever had, as he ran up from beside the green, jumped into me, and after a brief hug we both went down. It was great to have that happen after how badly I had played all week. Strangely enough, Colter chipped in moments later for birdie from the fringe. Hole 4 didn't stand a chance against us Thursday evening.

It was almost completely dark by the time we finished our round of golf, and I was feeling a little of the affects from the alcohol I had consumed. I didn't have that much, but enough to get a nice warm buzz. Our group went to Bunkers to get something to eat, although I didn't really eat all that much.

After the food I went up to the room to change, and then hopefully find something to do. I laid down on the bed to relax a little, and the next thing I remember it was morning. I was obviously tired, as it was only 10pm when I got to the room.