Monday, March 19, 2007


I hope I didn't use up all my good luck for 2007 . . .

Today I golfed in a fun tournament in Coto de Caza. Coto is where the Real Housewives of Orange County is set. It's a beautiful area, but kind of Stepford-ish. While on the course - which is surrounded by million dollar homes - we saw almost no signs of life besides squirrels on the course. No people on their balconies, no dogs barking, no kids playing . . . there is a lot of peace and quiet, but sometimes there can be too much of a good thing.

The tournament benefitted the Children's Miracle Network, a worthy cause. Our team (2 gals and 2 fellas) got our only birdie when I made a really difficult 50 foot putt - the proverbial blind squirrel finding the nut!

Even more amazingly, I bought some raffle tickets, and won 2 of the 10 available prizes - - a 3 night stay at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, and the big prize - a 4 night stay at any of a number of Marriott Villas - every where from Palm Desert to Marbella, Spain, to Thailand! Both prizes are good for a year . . .

6 Comments:

Blogger LA said...

Wow, great prizes and a birdie to boot! Congrats!

(A relative of my sister-in-law was on that damned "Real Housewives of the OC." Don't get me started!.)

11:07 PM  
Blogger Ryan said...

Sounds like little Ms. Diane is on a lucky streak! Congrats on the birdie and the two raffle wins. If you need a travel partner, give me a ring.

12:08 AM  
Blogger sage said...

Wow, great putting and it sounds like it was your lucky day. Of the casinos on the strip, the Flamingo is a favorite as they had some wonderful pools (and since I don't gamble...) Also, they're just a short walk from the incredible roller coaster at NY, NY.... Is Spain or Thailand now on your destination list?

7:11 AM  
Blogger M-M-M-Mishy said...

Wow! Sounds like some travelling is in your future. Congrats on the double win and the birdie. Have you decided which Marriott Villa you'd like to stay in?

8:46 AM  
Blogger THN said...

Vegas road trip????

5:27 PM  
Blogger v said...

50 foot putt?!?!? Way to go! Whoooooo! And it was all skill, none of this luck stuff.

And way to go winning the raffle prizes! Which Marriot Villa will it be? A tough but really cool decision.

12:39 PM  

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