June 18, 2016

Yesterday we got to the Open by 7:30 but they didn't open the gates until 8 because they were working on the spectator areas...cleaning up water and putting down wood chips on the spectator paths. We started by watching several groups finishing up on the 18th and also saw some groups teeing off on 10 and the 12 holes...all from the same seats.  Also got to see and chatted with my favorite pro. 
Because of the increased crowd near where Phil was playing, it got harder to move around.
We got to see the green setup after the 1st round was complete for the beginning of the 2nd round.  The greens were double cut and double rolled, the green was measured with a stimpmeter and finally the cup placement was made.  It took a crew of 7 to do the green and 3 more to locate the cup.

It was obvious that the next round was going to be delayed for about 1 1/2 hours and it was getting close to 4 so instead of cooking in the hot sun, we said good bye and headed for Carlisle.. a ride of 3 hours.

Today (18th) we left early enough to allow for a stop in Hershey, PA.  We took a tour of the Hershey Story Museum. It was easy to find, just follow the street lights.

The Hershey Kiss wrapping machine.

Couldn't lose Grammie if I tried.

We continiued up the road to the Bethel Center for the Arts, better known as Woodstock.  We had already been there twice but thought it would be a good place to take friends.  We met them at the Bus stop.

 With a little bit of planning, we could have seen a concert this evening and even slept in the field just down from the Museum.

Found Grammie down by the Woodstock 1969 Monument.  It is hard to see in the field but there is a big Peace Symbol mowed into the grass.

Tomorrow we wind down our week long trip with a stop at the Rockwell Museum and the Guthrie Center nearby.

Thanks for watching out for Grammie.