The event of the season, “Goofy Golf,” literally ate up the first week throughout the park, even though the game was played on Feb. 6.
(Photos courtesy of Ian Marwick)
Volunteer builders, our stalwarts, produced their version of what a mini golf game should be. And, did they ever. Twelve games of the eighteen were new or reworked to change the flavor. Each street had to have one hole with the aim to complete the game in 2-½ hours. With four years now under the belt, creativity is still bubbling in the hearts of man (sorry girls, non-gender meant). Although, maybe next year? Holy Moly, that would put the cat among the pigeons.
Anyway, the outfits, the styles and innovation attempting to look ridiculous, was fantastic. Thanks to all who jumped in with both feet to laugh at themselves and their neighbors. The reaction was unanimous. Fun, fun, fun. Whoopee!
The Goofy Awards at the Monday coffee hour recognized, with cash, 76 of the 132 that braved the elements, cold winds and drizzle before the last hole was played. The best and the “hardest working” are treated equally. There are no losers at Happy Days. Where can you go and have a ball (golf, of course) for a buck? Secret rumblings are coming out that plans are already afoot for next year. Can you wait?
Heather Graham and her “scoopers” did it again at the ice cream social, dishing up bowls topped with a cupcake for 154 dessert monsters. Great job, and only a buck. And, to keep the competition among the food chairmen (sorry, persons), Jim Grant and his super-efficient crew served a full breakfast, including biscuits and gravy for three bucks, and fed 157. What can be said? We have super, unsung volunteers at Happy Days. Hip hip hooray!
Wrapping it up was the Valentine’s Dance. Where do all those red clothes come from?
Everyone looked years younger with their mates on arm waltzing away the evening. Heck if it was not for mirrors, in our mind’s eye, we still are. Next year, the resolution should be to take them off the walls and live the dream.
The “Craft Gals” sponsored a potluck dinner. More than 90 happy eaters took advantage of the great spread. As usual, with our penchant to eat, no one left hungry. Great job, gals.
And finally, turkeys were again in season on the shuffleboard courts, a lot quieter than a shooting range though. Ken Knight, with another great crew, watched the action pare down to the winners. First place went to Bill Nickson from California with 117; Ken Knight from Michigan and Don Goyette from Massachusetts tied at second place with 100; fourth place was Kyle Benjamin from Michigan with 89; and fifth place went to Bob Weston from Missouri, Del Gregg from Pennsylvania and Bob Hoffman from New York with 85. Thanks to all that helped and played
February had lots to offer and wear out even the strongest. Take those vitamins, and get ready for March.
By Ian Marwick (the happy scribe)
Happy Days RV Park
Published March 2, 2016
