Croquette Anyone?

Weather: Overcast and rain threatening all day. Cooler temps – low 65, high 75; light wind.

Comment: Everyone enjoyed a good night’s sleep and we were up and ready to go by 0900. We called for a car from the Jekyll Island Club where we intended to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. In less than fifteen minutes, the Jekyll Island Club van arrived to takes us to the hotel.

Breakfast was great and we once again enjoyed great conversation over coffee/tea. We were the last to leave the breakfast sitting. All but our table was readied for the lunch diners to arrive. On the way out of the hotel, we purchased some souvenir trinkets. Joe and I approached the bell captain to inquire about the croquet green prominently positioned in the front garden of the club.

From his direction, we signed up to play a round. Our reservations were from 12:00 noon to 1330 hours. The equipment came with the rules of the game (the Queen’s rules?) which were reviewed by both teams. Following a few practice strokes, the first match began. Joe and Dee were set to do battle with Anna Marie and me. Considering the stiff and challenging competition, Anna Marie and I were fortunate to take the set.

Amusingly, many passersby stopped to record our mallet strokes on their digital cameras. So many pictures were taken, we were surprise that no challenges were forthcoming.

Following the croquet match, we strolled the streets of the historic district and peeked in all of the shops. Each couple bought a jar of Georgia Peach Preserves which we will use to recreate the pecan pancakes with peach compote that Dee and I enjoyed for breakfast.

After returning to the marina, we borrowed the loaner car and circumnavigated the island. Once our exploration was complete, we stopped at the IGA for milk and bread before returning the car.

The next order of business was (you guessed it!) happy hour, which dragged on for almost two hours! Then it was dinner time. We strode up to the Sea Jays Restaurant (on the marina premises) for dinner and to listen to the band.

The meal was adequate and the band was very good, playing an unusual repertoire of songs. The lead singer/rhythm guitar player was a double for Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead). We finished dinner and stayed for the first set.

Back on the boat, we settled in for coffee/tea, desert (pecan pie) and a very disturbing movie (Sleepers).

Before turning in, we solved the problems of the world (again!).