Irwined Again

It is hard to imagine how one could be Irwined when the temperature is in the teens, but I managed to do it to myself.  To make a long story short LTG, Twinkle Toes and I were playing TPC Sawgrass at Foregolf (simulator on Airport Highway) when I happened to pop one up hitting a cross support.  It ricocheted back hitting me in the coconut.  I don't know which hurt more, my pride or my coconut.  Fortunately I didn't get a black eye.  LTG and T Toes were in mid season form, but I was pretty rusty.  You should ask LTG how he likes  #17.  I should ad that we had a fourth in our foursome.  The one and only TJ Smith (aka TTS and Jim E)  It's a good thing they weren't playing in a scotch tourney.  They quit after nine claiming they were still recovering from various aliments, but I really believe it was the shots they kept leaving each other on the course,

Prior to going to the "course" we met for lunch at the casino and had a big crowd.  KC was in town and joined us.  It was also good to see Dr. Jones out.  The rest of the crowd was the same old cast of JR/SRS.
Lots of lively conversation.

Golf laws:

1. Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever.  The probability of the later increases with the number of people you tell about the former.
2. Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic.  Though this can't be proven in the lab, it is a well know fact that the more expensive the ball, the greater the attraction to water.  Expensive clubs have been known to be partly made with this most unusual natural alloy.

There is only one law left.  I'm saving that to be published alone because of its importance.

See at the training bar for Happy Hour.

CC

PS-The JR/SRS made a memorial contribution to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in memory of our recent losses.  The Executive Comm. decided to use SOTD funds for the contribution.

Small Group/Big Crowd

There was a small group for lunch on Friday.  My guess is that many were busy and couldn't make it or didn't read their email alert from the SD and didn't realize we changed the date due to a conflict on Thursday.  The casino staff was disappointed since they had moved the tables to accommodate a larger group.  I'm sure they'll get over it.  Anyway TTS, LTG and I were there and had a nice conversation about all who were absent.  Were your ears burning?

There was a big crowd for Happy Hour Friday evening.  Many of the same faces were present along with others who were back at the club since it shut down for the season.  We had a great time and based on the activity of Bobby behind the bar the treasury should be a little fuller.  Two more weeks and the club starts to get back to full swing.  I saw we got our first golf update of the season.  Sorry to see Jasen isn't returning, but am happy to see he got a great opportunity at another BCC.  Now if the golf course would only thaw out early we'd all be happy.

Golf laws:

1. Golf balls never bounce off trees back into play.  If one does, the tree is breaking a law of the universe and should be cut down.
2. The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.
3. A golfer hitting your group will always be bigger than anyone in your group.  Likewise, a group you accidentally hit into will consist of a football player, a professional wrestler, a convicted murderer and an IRS agent -- or some similar combination.

Ain't that the truth.

CC

Robins and Geese

I've been seeing robins all winter.  I guess no one told them they should go south, especially this year.  However yesterday afternoon I looked in the backyard and to my amazement there were five geese feeding around my bird feeders and deck.  Since there isn't any open water I couldn't figure why they were in my yard.  I soon learned they don't like snowballs and were really unhappy trying to take off in the heavy snow.  They only left for about an hour and then came back.  More snowballs and more unhappy geese.  I guess they didn't get the memo about going south either.

I haven't watched much of the Olympics, but what I have seen have been pretty exciting.  The short track speed skating has been a hoot;  the bobsleigh always exciting;  and the hockey surprising.  Can't believe the Fins beat the Russians like they did.  And, almost forgot curling.  I'm not sure why I am drawn to it but it is fun to watch.

Golf laws:

1. Golf should be given up at least twice per month.
2. The last three holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.
3. Golf balls from the same "sleeve" tend to follow one another, particularly out of bounds or into the water.  This law is a Bishop to the JR/SRS.
4. All three woods are demon-possessed.  Your Mother In Law doesn't even come close.

Hope to see you Friday if not before.

CC

Another Loss

I learned of another loss to the JR/SR family earlier this week.  By now most of you have probably seen the story in The Toledo Blade about Ed Schultz and his passing.  He had been diagnosed with terminal cancer late last year.  TTS, Jim E, and I had lunch with Ed around the first of the year.  He told us he was trying to live a normal life while undergoing treatment and hoped for the best.  He was preparing to leave for Florida for a few weeks and told us he would see us on his return.  We know he went, but did not hear from again and did not know of his change in condition until his death was reported in The Toledo Blade.  We can only hope he was able to live his final days they way he wanted.  I know I speak for us all when I pass on our sympathy to his family on their loss. 

I have always been a believer in the "Law of Threes" and hope Ed's passing completes the current cycle.  I know death is part of life but it is difficult to accept.  Enjoy life, your family and friends since you never know when time will be short.

  

With Sympathy

I am sad to report that Jim E's wife, Mary passed away yesterday.  As many of you know she had been in poor health and slowly getting worse.  She took a turn for the worse late last week and was unable to rally.  The family is currently making arrangements and expect the funeral to be early next week.  Please watch The Blade for the details.  I'm sure I can speak for all the JR/SRS when I say we're sorry for Jim's loss and please call on any of us if there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.

CC

Watch For Him

Twinkle Toes was in the spot light at yesterday's lunch.  We may have budding film star in our group.  We all know he had a leading man part in a film that was shot locally (so he says, but it hasn't been released yet).  Yesterday he announced that he had just been cast in a local TV add for a financial planning firm that none of us have ever heard of (G Ward must have been busy).  He says he was even paid for his acting skills!!?  And, it was really his lucky day.  He was playing one of the slot machines after lunch and hit for $100.00 on a $.25 bet.  He's not sure why he won, but he cashed out and was last seen heading for the mall to shop for more clothes for his acting wardrobe.

Lunch was well attended by many of the regular crew.  We did welcome a new member.  Dennis C., who just converted to a regular member from social.  He purchased one of the condos close to #5 tee last year.  He says he's looking forward to playing a lot of golf this year.  I guess we'll see who the real pigeon is.  Not much other news to report on.  Although Dr. AH was lamenting the fact that he came back from Florida after only two weeks. 

Hope to see everyone at the club for Happy Hour tonight.

CC

PS -  Almost forgot the golf laws:

1. It's surprisingly easy to hole a 50-foot putt when you lie 8.
2. If it isn't broke, try changing your grip.
3. All vows taken on a golf course shall be valid only until sunset.

Poetic Justice

While I was not happy with the results of the Super Bowl I did benefit from poetic justice in the end.  I admit I'm a Patton Manning fan and wanted to see him be victorious.  Give Seattle credit they had the better team on Sunday and deserved the win.  I may have lost the battle but in a sense won the war.  We were watching the game with friends and had our own Super Bowl pool.  The safety on the first play really screwed up many squares on our board (and I'm sure in Vegas too).  My squares weren't looking too good until the end of the third quarter.  With 20 seconds left I was going to win if Denver didn't score.  If you remember, Denver scored with time running out.  The crowd wouldn't accept my contention that the quarter was over when the touchdown signaled by the back judged and proceeded to award the money to LTG.  By some miracle Seattle decided not to rub salt in the wound at the end of the game.  Much to my amazement I had the winning box, and took home the big prize.  It wasn't huge in monetary terms but the principle was.  Off course I was soundly booed by the crowd.

Golf laws:

1. It's not a gimme if you're still four feet away.
2. The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes through the center of a very large tree.
3. Nonchalant putts count the same as chalant putts.
4. Counting on your opponent to inform you when he breaks the rules is like expecting him to make fun of his own haircut.

Remember lunch this week.  You should be dug out by that time.  I heard a weather guru say we should expect this cold, snowy weather for 3-4 more weeks.  Then it should break for good and things should warm up for good.  He was based on the history of this pattern happening about every 20 years.  Right.

CC

PS -  T Squared I think I would go to Walmart and then make the decision.  That's called one stop shopping.