You all know of my love for golf. But let's face it, I'm not very good at it, and the prospect of me ever getting a hole in one is nothing if not remote. Thankfully, there's this little game called "miniature" golf. Last evening I went with friends to a place called "Mulligan's" to play said little game. And for some reason, I really kicked butt (sorry guys). Not only that, but I got my first ever HOLE IN ONE! Here's the set-up: I approach the green. My date says "watch this be a hole in one". Unbeknownst to me, his brother (who we were doubling with) says the same thing at the same time from the other side of the green. Tracie takes a breath, putts, and sinks it! YES! The date was good, but a hole in one, now that's memorable.
One of my goals this year is to go on a backpacking trip. It's something I've always wanted to do, but been too intimidated to try. Well, a few weeks ago, one of the girls in the Ward invited me on a backpacking trip to the Uinta's this summer. This time I immediately said yes. All was well until a few days later when reality set in and the thought of carrying 30-35 pounds of pack on my back while hiking in rough terrain just about made me cave. I did not have all the gear I would need, nor was I in good enough shape. The gear is something easily worked out. Most of it I can either purchase myself, or borrow from highly motivated friends. The physical conditioning was another matter altogether, so I decided it was time to get in better shape. I've been pretty good at exercising regularly, and I'm in ok shape for someone approaching a milestone birthday (if I say so myself). But I knew I needed to put in some extra miles, as well as add strength to my legs ...
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