Archive for July, 2008
Hello everyone!
Just got back from a whale watching tour in Cowichan Bay, BC. I went with Dawn Coe-Jones and her husband and son( Jimmy-Big and Jimmy-Little). We had a great time and saw numerous whales, as well as seal, birds, and eagles. It was about a 4 hour trip and I must say that half the fun was jumping through the waves in the boat. Little and I were in the front of the boat and really felt like we were on an amusement ride! It was a bit choppy on the water, but still a great time!
Playing a little golf tomorrow at Dawn’s home course in Honeymoon Bay–March Meadows, a great 9 holes track!
Hope everyone else is having as much fun as I am! Love you all! AJ
July 25th, 2008
Hello,
I am sure you have all seen the news about Michelle Wie and her getting DQed from the State Farm Classic. It makes me sad for her, as I know she is playing so well and had a great chance to win the tournament. But that is the game of golf at its finest, always playing by the rules. She will always remember to sign her card from now on—very very tough lesson to learn. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed playing the first two rounds with her though. She is a very nice girl and has such potential on the golf course. We had a few good laughs and she showed me in person just how far she can hit it! I will look forward to possibly getting to play with her again at the CN Canadian Women’s Open in Ottawa in August.
As for my schedule for the next couple of weeks, I don’t have too much planned. I am going to visit some friends and family and work hard on my golf game. I will be returning to Penticton, BC, to enjoy my parents company and perhaps even take on a few of the locals for a good game of golf! Always nice to take their money–ha ha:)
Please keep in touch and let me know what you are all up to. I hope you are all safe, healthy, and happy!
Bye for now, love AJ
July 20th, 2008
Hello everyone! Thank you for all the birthday wishes—I had a wonderful birthday!
I am now in Springfield, Illinois, where the sun is shining and it is very warm and sticky! I managed to get in to the tournament this week and am very excited to play. I have an interesting pairing though as I am with Michelle Wie. Never played with her yet but I do know she will more than likely hit it past me:) Guess I will just have to stick it closer to the pin to beat her!
Life is good right now and I am enjoying getting my game back in shape. I hope that it is easy to find me this week on the leaderboards!
Thanks for checking on me and have a safe week! Summer time can be fun, but please remember to buckle up and drive safe!
Love to you all! Swing easy, AJ
July 16th, 2008
Hello everyone!
I know it has been a while since I wrote last. Just been enjoying the time off in Penticton with family and friends and trying to think of something great to say next! ha ha
This week in Toledo has really been a whirlwind so far. I came in on the weekend to get ready for the Monday qualifier and it just so happens that United Airlines decided to keep my clubs for a couple extra days–just trying to see how I handled the stress I guess?!? I received them in time to have a quick practice round late Sunday afternoon. And I have to tell you that the clubs worked great—I had a hole-in-one on a 185 yard Par 3–with a 3 Rescue! Sweet eh?? A day too early though as I teed it up on Monday morning for the real event. Since they have had so much rain here in the past weeks, it was shortened to a 16 hole qualifier. I played well and thought I should get in with my one under score–but unfortunately I was one off!! Bummer!
As the week progressed, I participated in a pro am, which ended up getting rained out. I did get to meet some new people from the area though and watch a phenomenal thunderstorm pass by so not all was a loss!
It did not look like I was going to get in to the LPGA event, as there were quite a few people still in front of me on the alternate list. I showed up Thursday morning anyways, just in case. I thought that I could at least talk to some friends and enjoy breakfast, and then even get a little practice in. As it turns out, Nancy Lopez didn’t feel too well before her round and ended up pulling out and I was the only alternate around! With only about 20 minutes to spare, I hit a few balls and tried to get my ‘wheels’ going. As you might have seen, I didn’t get them going too well. Shot 9-over unfortunately but still managed to have a good time. Played with Laura Davies, who is always a great deal of fun to be with, as well as fun to watch as she smacks up the grass to tee up her driver on! I will look forward to tomorrow’s round and look for some great results! I am going to ask a good teacher for a few tips to get it going in the right direction…who knows, maybe I can shoot 60 like Paula Creamer??? How about that round!?! Awesome really!
Any way, that is my exciting week so far here in Toledo. For those of you who don’t know, it is my birthday on Saturday. I love my birthday and am looking forward to the day no matter what it brings!! I will be a young 32:)
Hope everyone is well and swinging smooth! Down the middle and in the cup!
Love AJ
July 10th, 2008
