Things are looking good for Friday May 14

The Weather Channel says starting to clear Friday around 3:00 and sunny and 74 by 6:00. So from here, Thursday around 7:00, I'd say we are a good to go for HH. I'll check the forecast midday Friday and post an update if things change.

As for the Big Money Bonanza from last week ... we got 1 number and no payout. I think we'll try again this week. Maybe I could start posting the numbers before the drawing?

We had a good crew and you can see some of their smiling faces in the last post. Grandparents were everywhere for Isabel's party. Reese and a girlfriend came down and swam with Isabel who seemed extremely happy to get in the water for the first time this year.

Amie didn't make an appearance. Might had had something to do with the wedding being next month. I'm not sure if she knew Cincinnati chili dogs were on the menu though. They were good Amie.

Smashing success by Jove. More to come Friday.

Isabel's birthday was fun for all.

May 7: Isabel and friends at 5:00ish Friday, followed by regular HH

Friends of Isabel and friends of Happy Hour are welcome at 5:00 or maybe before. The birthday girl might arrive as early as 4:00 I'm told. I think the big event, cake and presents won't be till 5ish at least.

There are Cincy chili dogs, hot dogs and mac & cheese.

The weather report holds good but breezy till 8 or 9. Then batten down the hatches!

Water temp is about 72 and felt much warmer than last Friday or even last Wed. I'm putting the solar cover it on tonight. Who knows if it will make a difference with several nights in the mid 30's coming up. YIKES!

I did manage to purchase another power ball ticket for the Saturday drawing. I hope your here to cash in with the rest of us! Birthday party kids excluded from winning, parents eligible if here.

Happy Hour report for April 30

It was a delightful evening. Brien, Amie, Rachael, Gabby, Kathy, Dawn, Isabel, Nancy and Don were in attendance along with the Thomson's.

Beth made lasagna, salad and we had Italian bread ummmm!

Heads up! Birthday alert. Isabel turns 4 this coming Friday. She is planning on bringing her mother and a few close friends to Happy Hour to celebrate. I believe cake will be served. Did someone say Chris Snyder has a birthday coming up too?

We didn't hit the lottery this week. I'm not sure what the problem is but I will ask the nice people at The Market Basket if they could try a bit harder. I will try to remember to invest another $1 or $2 for this coming HH. Seems less risky than the stock market anyway.

Games were played at this Happy Hour. Brien and Beth really seemed to enjoy giving Rachael and me boccie lessons, euchre lessons and Bimini Ring (ring on a string, hang on a hook) lessons. I took notes and hope to improve this week if given the chance.

It was close but I did manage an April swim again this year. Full submersion + down and back the length of the pool. It was cold.

I'll try to post a couple pictures of our last Friday group soon.

I'm guessing Isabel birthday plans will forge ahead come dry spell or high water but check back for yes or no to May 7 Happy Hour.

"They" say 80+ degree weather for Friday. SWEET!

So come on over and start the weekend with some good folks, snacks, food (Beth has something special cooked up) and maybe a cold one or two.

Be sure to stop by if you want to be part of this weeks BIG MONEY BONANZA! You must have been present the Friday before the drawing to win. Be here 4/30 for the 5/1 drawing. I'm thinking we have 6 bucks in the kitty from last week to invest so the odds are better for this week!

The rain held off but the crowd didn't!

We were expecting a sparse first Happy Hour of the year gathering. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to greet 17 friends!

Brien receives the first guest of the season award. We were shocked and quite pleasantly surprised to have Bill and Marlene in attendance.

Here's a few pics taken.

BIG MONEY BONANZA!

I forgot to post the BIG MONEY info at the April 23 Happy Hour due to the unexpected turnout and perhaps because of some Two Hearted Ale and maybe a Levitation Ale or two.

Here's how we are going to do it. Each Friday that we can remember to, we will purchase a single power ball ticket for $2.00. It will be for the next days drawing. If it hits we will be splitting the winnings with all those in attendance. For example a $240,000,000 pot divided by let's say 20 guests with us included of course, would equal $12,000,000 each. You have to be a welcome guest, come through the gate and say hello or something and be seen by us to be included. You have to pay your own taxes. We reserve the right to change the rules as we see fit.

BTW we did purchase a $2.00 ticket this past Friday from Skips west end Market Basket. If you see something in the paper about someone hitting from that location, give us a call in Tahiti. Hee hee just kidding.

OK. If we hit a small prize, let's say under $5.00 each, we'll roll it over into the next ticket purchase so you will have to stop by the next Friday we have HH to be part of that nights windfall.

That's just what happened on the 4-24 drawing. We hit the "Power ball" and nothing else but I had purchased what the attendant so seductively called a "Doubler". I couldn't resist the lure of the Doubler so I think we win $3.00 x 2 for a grand total of $6.00 to invest in next HH's BIG MONEY BONANZA!

Let's give it a go!

The weather report has it 65 and sunny this coming Friday. We'll have some goodies and a few cold ones on hand. We hope to see you.

Oh yea ... if you're here, you might win some BIG MONEY! I kid you not! Details upon arrival.

April is moving along nicely

and so are expectations for Happy Hour.

The pool is open and weathered winter just fine. The cool to cold nights have not allowed the water to warm much but that's to be expected this time of year.

I think we will be ready for a April 23 Happy Hour. The weather report is good all week until, drat, Friday. That's a long way off so I'll hope for a break with the forecast.

Check back and I'll post a thumbs up or down for HH 4-23-10.

Spring? Around the corner? Must be one heck of a corner.

Hello to Sheri, Chris and the rest of the Wyche family. Next time you're in Ohio on a warm Friday night, check out our Happy Hour schedule. You might get to see some old friends other than Beth and I.

Of course your welcome any time.

Sheri says this is a video of her son Justin. http://pinkbike.com/video/121861
Pretty cool ... actually very cool considering he broke his neck and had two surgery's 4 months before!