Golf Tourney and Dixie's Birthday!

Jan 16 – 22.. The 16^th was move day once again...back to Indian Waters for two weeks this time. On the 18^th we were back at the First Tee for more lessons. Afterwords we practiced what we learned instead of playing a round (what a concept). Dixie realized her passport is expiring on Jan 26^th so she completed the form online, got a picture taken and sent it in on the 21^st - good for another 10yrs – now we just need to go somewhere to use it!
Tuesday we met Ross and Don & Cheryl Van Pelt for dinner at Arnold Palmer's restaraunt (the have a great happy hour menu).
On Thursday we went to the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament – the La Quinta course. We followed Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman. While on the 13^th green we also saw President Clinton. Dixie held the rope down while he left the green so we got a close look. From there he went to the “porta pottie” (a very strange thing to put in the blog but we thought it was unusual to see an ex-President use one). We also ran into Doug and Donna, a couple we met through Ross a few years ago.
On Friday we were back at the tourney, this time at the Nicklaus course at PGA West. We saw several different golfers and walked a lot. We also took part in some of the Humana health activities.
Saturday we walked the Palmer course following Phil and David Toms. We watched Greg Norman and President Clinton tee off on one and putt on the 9^th green before the wind came up so strong the play had to be suspended. We left the course around 230p. It was hard to see while driving home due to the dust blowing. Several trees were down – I think it was the worst wind we have seen in the years we've been coming to the Coachella Valley. Later we went out again to celebrate Dixie's 55^thbirthday (start of senior discounts)  at Chef George (Washington & Country Club). They have the best Greek salad. We also had the Chicken Paparikash and Apple Strudel. All was wonderful! 
Sunday we spent recoup-orating from the golf. Dixie did wash, a couple of haircuts and went shopping while Mike watched football! We are preparing for more winds that are predicted for Monday afternoon.