We Were Swinging

Twenty-one years and a lifetime ago when Everts Air Cargo was still operating under the name Air Cargo Express I went golfing with four folks from our company. I later wrote up a small blurb about the day for our company newsletter, The Radial Flyer.

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We Were Swinging

Our company participated once again in the annual Rotary Club benefit golf tournament. This year's tournament proceeds will support the Fairbanks Boys and Girls Club.

Our team captain and ringmaster, Harry, came prepared with his golf clubs, keys to a golf cart, and his umbrella. Howard also arrived carrying a golf club bag, the only difference between these two bags is that Harry's is a complete set, and Howard needs to continue to be an active garage-sale’er in the hopes of someday having all his clubs in one bag.

Jeremy filled in for Rob this year. He helped us acquire our new team slogan "swing and swear". Cliff was in a good form for this occasion, and played a great game of golf. Cliff can be quoted as saying "Howard do you know what is wrong with your game? You're just not consistent"! This statement holds true for the lot of us. We took turns shooting the shot that saved the day, and spending time in the woods looking for that small white elusive ball.

The rules for this tournament plainly state that each team must have a woman on board. Being the token girl, I held my own. I had a great line drive of 375 yards, and it only cost Cliff $20. When given the opportunity to purchase the yardage from the tournament organizers we jumped at the chance. It just happened to be my turn at the tee.

Our day started at the tee- box for the 11th hole at 8:00 am under cloudy skies, and hungry mosquitoes. The day progressed with a rain shower, and ended with a little sunshine on our faces. To fill in all the space in between there was a lot of laughter, and great team spirit.

At the conclusion of our 18th hole we were thrilled to discover that we had not finished last, for indeed this year we proudly finished fourth from last. Next year we will swing higher, have better aim, and be more consistent.

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