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Thank You, Dad!

On this Father's Day 2008, I am watching the U. S. Open Golf Tournament. Yesterday, Tiger electrified the course and took the tournament lead with two eagles and a birdie on the last 5 holes. Maybe he will win today -- history says that he probably will.

I would love to have the chance to play one more round of golf with my dad. I can't remember the last round we played, but it was a number of years ago. In his last years, he could didn't have the leg strength to play, and gradually lost his vision. I am thankful that he introduced me to golf almost 50 years ago. It was one of the best things (among many) that he did for me.

Most of all, I remember his dedication to his work, and to his church and faith in Christ. At the ripe old age of 90, he was still teaching Sunday School and I was preparing LARGE print sheets of Bible passages that he could use to prepare his lessons. Nothing could slow him down until his health did. I look forward to seeing him again some day on the streets of gold.

For all you (and mom) did for me, many thanks!

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR, Heart of Austin Homes

Licensed (#0536692) to sell Real Estate in the State of Texas


Published Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:20 PM by Jim Gilbert
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# Golf in South/Southeast Austin -- Riverside Golf Course

Monday, December 22, 2008 9:43 PM by Jim Gilbert

I played Riverside Golf Course again this afternoon, and other than the heat early in the round, and

# Free Golf in the Austin Area

Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:39 PM by Jim Gilbert's Austin Real Estate Blog

Did you know that you can get a free round of golf at several Austin area golf courses? Where, you ask?

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