But John is facing even more difficult circumstances than in recent springs.
These teen-agers were not in South America on a recent spring Saturday.
Consider the recent "spring forward" for daylight saving time.
The numbers recorded annually vary widely, ranging from under 100 to nearly 3,000 in recent springs.
Numbers vary but a total of 40 is the highest recorded in recent springs; parties of up to 10 together are sometimes seen.
On a recent sunny spring afternoon, the children arrived by bus directly from their school.
On a recent spring day, it was easy to see why.
On a recent sultry spring evening, a soft breeze rolled in through the open windows in front.
Consider wealthy suburban Scottsdale, to be precise, as it was upon that recent warm spring night.
Garden State is open seven days a week for simulcast betting as well, but its recent spring meet was a disaster.