OH NO!!!
Say it ain't so. But, truth be told we knew it had to happen. After 928 rolls of the dice Dr. J rolled five 6's on the first roll for $271.00 yesterday. The really bad part was this was the second time he has won. So the pot goes back to zero and we start again. By agreement we will only get one roll each until we get $50.00 in the pot. Currently we are at $5.00.
The rest of the day seemed immaterial. But, golf was tough and the money spread around.
Too bad the Pig Outing was cancelled. It seems the biggest problem was lack of promotion and lack of participants. Let's not let this go by the wayside. We had a nice event going for a number of years and were well on the way to establishing a fun tradition. The JR/SR Championship is another opportunity for us but we need the support of everyone to make it a success. To date we have only eight players signed up. Put September 22 on your calendar, and make plans to play. This should be no different than any other Tuesday. The only difference is a bigger entry fee and a trophy at stake. Plus we all know how much fun we have!
The weather looks good for today and the rest of the week.
Hit 'em straight and keep it in the fairway. Believe me, the rough is no place to be right now.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Another Summer In The Books
Well another Labor Day has come and gone and we can close the books on another Summer season. Lots of nice weather until the rain showers moved in on Monday afternoon. Plus, the college football season kicked off with a bang. Hope everyone had a great time. Now we need to get ready for the best golf time of the year. Lots of great golf left until the weather turns ugly, starting with the JPK and then the JR/SR Championship. I'm sure Sarge and John G will be spending extra time on the "rock pile" getting ready. the JR/SR trophy will be on display this week. Check it out and see how your name might look as the 1st winner of this soon to be classic event. Almost forgot, don't forget the Pig Open next week. Let's see if the defending champ, TTS, can pull off a repeat.
There must be something about Dean S picking up subs when Ron M is out of town. This time Dr. J (not t/b confused with the real Dr. J) made an appearance and played above his head to help Dean win 3 bets. Oh well, Ron will soon be back and the planets will get back in phase.
Just when the course is in perfect playing condition something always happens. Rain, maintenance or whatever. Eric is planning on aerifying next week (but this is a must) and we'll have about 7 days until they heal up. By the way, what a great job the grounds staff did on the women's 17th tee, and we will have a much better tee at 14 when all is done.
The Shake of the Day pot continues to grow. A winner has to be close.
Well another Labor Day has come and gone and we can close the books on another Summer season. Lots of nice weather until the rain showers moved in on Monday afternoon. Plus, the college football season kicked off with a bang. Hope everyone had a great time. Now we need to get ready for the best golf time of the year. Lots of great golf left until the weather turns ugly, starting with the JPK and then the JR/SR Championship. I'm sure Sarge and John G will be spending extra time on the "rock pile" getting ready. the JR/SR trophy will be on display this week. Check it out and see how your name might look as the 1st winner of this soon to be classic event. Almost forgot, don't forget the Pig Open next week. Let's see if the defending champ, TTS, can pull off a repeat.
There must be something about Dean S picking up subs when Ron M is out of town. This time Dr. J (not t/b confused with the real Dr. J) made an appearance and played above his head to help Dean win 3 bets. Oh well, Ron will soon be back and the planets will get back in phase.
Just when the course is in perfect playing condition something always happens. Rain, maintenance or whatever. Eric is planning on aerifying next week (but this is a must) and we'll have about 7 days until they heal up. By the way, what a great job the grounds staff did on the women's 17th tee, and we will have a much better tee at 14 when all is done.
The Shake of the Day pot continues to grow. A winner has to be close.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Back Home
Well, the Greenbrier is everything its reputation says it is. The facility is great and a real treat to stay at. The golf courses are a challenge and fun to play. All in all a great value, though not cheap. The highlight of the trip was Sarge's wife making hole-in-one on the 18Th hole of the Old White Course (2010 PGA Tour site). Ask Sarge for the details.
The weather definitely seems to moving towards cooler days. Can't remember the last time I wore a sleeveless vest during an afternoon round. A good group yesterday and a challenging format created by Sarge. Don't remember who won, but do know it wasn't my team.
Don't forget the JR/SR Championship. Rules of engagement (play) will be out shortly, so stay tuned. I'll bring the trophy over next week for everyone to see. Keep watching for Ron's updates.
There must a winner close in the "shake of the day". The pot is close to $250.
Well, the Greenbrier is everything its reputation says it is. The facility is great and a real treat to stay at. The golf courses are a challenge and fun to play. All in all a great value, though not cheap. The highlight of the trip was Sarge's wife making hole-in-one on the 18Th hole of the Old White Course (2010 PGA Tour site). Ask Sarge for the details.
The weather definitely seems to moving towards cooler days. Can't remember the last time I wore a sleeveless vest during an afternoon round. A good group yesterday and a challenging format created by Sarge. Don't remember who won, but do know it wasn't my team.
Don't forget the JR/SR Championship. Rules of engagement (play) will be out shortly, so stay tuned. I'll bring the trophy over next week for everyone to see. Keep watching for Ron's updates.
There must a winner close in the "shake of the day". The pot is close to $250.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
LBB Strikes Again
Well, since his OJT was a success we allowed LLB to be captain again. If nothing else the man is creative. The game was 1,2, and 3 best ball. Needless to say with three man teams the scores were not record setting. However, LBB was on the winning team. I wonder if a pattern is developing here?
The dice seem to be heating up after a long cold spell. We are up to $244 in the Shake of the Day pot. For some reason 1's are coming up a lot. Dr. J rolled five of them on a practice roll and then asked if that could be his roll for the next day. I don't think I really have to say what the reaction of those sitting at the table was.
Well off to the Greenbrier this weekend for a little R & R. See you birds next Tuesday.
Well, since his OJT was a success we allowed LLB to be captain again. If nothing else the man is creative. The game was 1,2, and 3 best ball. Needless to say with three man teams the scores were not record setting. However, LBB was on the winning team. I wonder if a pattern is developing here?
The dice seem to be heating up after a long cold spell. We are up to $244 in the Shake of the Day pot. For some reason 1's are coming up a lot. Dr. J rolled five of them on a practice roll and then asked if that could be his roll for the next day. I don't think I really have to say what the reaction of those sitting at the table was.
Well off to the Greenbrier this weekend for a little R & R. See you birds next Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
A New Captain
It is good for everyone to get a chance to be the leader of the pack. Remember if you never get to be the lead sled dog the scenery never changes. Well yesterday was LBB's turn. Well, after having everything arranged player #11 showed up and threw a wrench (plumber humor) in the works. To quote the Commish "it's hard to herd cats". After a little consultation, and under breath muttering LBB made the necessary adjustments and we got off the tee. Not playing with your partner was new touch and a touch I liked (do you think we might see that again?). Because of the blind draw aspect Dave H was a two way winner. After a lot of complaining by the "cats" he was paid and then started lamenting the fact he was too old to attract the two blonds sitting on the patio even though he had enough money to buy them a drink.
I noticed a definite change in the attitude toward putting in my group. The friendship range seemed to shrink as everyone was starting to prepare for our upcoming championship. We might want institute a standard for gimmes; say 12 inches. Plus, I'm not hearing many complaints any more about the 1st tee rule. Only TTS is still trying to hit until he's happy. By the way, I talked with Ron M and he is writing his trophy presentation speech while in California.
Has anyone noticed John G is off working on his game in a secret location? I know he said he was going to Vermont, but I really think he's working with Butch Harmon.
The rest of the week looks good. See you at the training table.
It is good for everyone to get a chance to be the leader of the pack. Remember if you never get to be the lead sled dog the scenery never changes. Well yesterday was LBB's turn. Well, after having everything arranged player #11 showed up and threw a wrench (plumber humor) in the works. To quote the Commish "it's hard to herd cats". After a little consultation, and under breath muttering LBB made the necessary adjustments and we got off the tee. Not playing with your partner was new touch and a touch I liked (do you think we might see that again?). Because of the blind draw aspect Dave H was a two way winner. After a lot of complaining by the "cats" he was paid and then started lamenting the fact he was too old to attract the two blonds sitting on the patio even though he had enough money to buy them a drink.
I noticed a definite change in the attitude toward putting in my group. The friendship range seemed to shrink as everyone was starting to prepare for our upcoming championship. We might want institute a standard for gimmes; say 12 inches. Plus, I'm not hearing many complaints any more about the 1st tee rule. Only TTS is still trying to hit until he's happy. By the way, I talked with Ron M and he is writing his trophy presentation speech while in California.
Has anyone noticed John G is off working on his game in a secret location? I know he said he was going to Vermont, but I really think he's working with Butch Harmon.
The rest of the week looks good. See you at the training table.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Another Week of Goofy Weather
Well so far we got one full day in without being blown off the course or drowned. Thought the format on Wednesday was lot of fun (since I was on the winning team). Thursday threatened rain and the wind was howling at about 15 to 20 mph. Plus the humidity was high and that made playing a little uncomfortable. Three of only played nine and the other two made it around in about two and half hours.
The image (above) is the trophy for the JR/SR Championship. Plans are to have it sit on a base that will have the winners names (low gross and net scores) for each year. I am looking for a suitable base. If you have any ideas pass them along (especially you wood workers). Also, I think we will have locker plates. Just for your info the top comes off so the winners could leave a memento of their feat for future participants to see and marvel at ( no ashes please). Keep watching for future details on what is expected to be the highlight of the 2009 JR/SR competitive year.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Even Tiger Can be Shanged
Wow! What a finish to the PGA. Did anyone ever think Tiger could be faced down like that?
What happened to Padric? One minute he's close the lead and I doze off in the recliner and wake up and he's off the leader board.
The weather has certainly gotten to be very summer like in a hurry. Hope the players in the "Divorce Open" were off the course before all that hit this afternoon. Bill S and I, along with the wives played in the AM to beat the heat and it was still HOT. Can't say we were very successful against them. I don't think you can give a combined 21 extra shots and win. The fact we only lost one or two bets (hypothetically) was a real accomplishment. We were Shanged and Ziemed so many times I'm probably going to have nightmares tonight.
With our worthy opponents out of town we had cameo appearances by TTS And Johnny G. I'm not sure where all the money went but I was the one who got clipped. We did team up well in the open tee event and tied for 2ND. Johnny G was on a different planet the front nine and then came back to earth.
Lots of good golf coming up. Two big events to look forward to. First, the Pig Outing with the PGGA and then the JR/SR Championship. You don't want to miss either event. The Pig Outing has a long established tradition. The JR/SR is new but will be a classic after our 1st one this year. Watch for Ron's emails for further details.
See you all Tuesday.
Quote of the week - From Long Ball (Bill S #2) about the roof repairs at Steve S' house - "even with Mexicans that has to be expensive." Keep your wallets close since he'll be on the prowl to recover what he can from us.
Wow! What a finish to the PGA. Did anyone ever think Tiger could be faced down like that?
What happened to Padric? One minute he's close the lead and I doze off in the recliner and wake up and he's off the leader board.
The weather has certainly gotten to be very summer like in a hurry. Hope the players in the "Divorce Open" were off the course before all that hit this afternoon. Bill S and I, along with the wives played in the AM to beat the heat and it was still HOT. Can't say we were very successful against them. I don't think you can give a combined 21 extra shots and win. The fact we only lost one or two bets (hypothetically) was a real accomplishment. We were Shanged and Ziemed so many times I'm probably going to have nightmares tonight.
With our worthy opponents out of town we had cameo appearances by TTS And Johnny G. I'm not sure where all the money went but I was the one who got clipped. We did team up well in the open tee event and tied for 2ND. Johnny G was on a different planet the front nine and then came back to earth.
Lots of good golf coming up. Two big events to look forward to. First, the Pig Outing with the PGGA and then the JR/SR Championship. You don't want to miss either event. The Pig Outing has a long established tradition. The JR/SR is new but will be a classic after our 1st one this year. Watch for Ron's emails for further details.
See you all Tuesday.
Quote of the week - From Long Ball (Bill S #2) about the roof repairs at Steve S' house - "even with Mexicans that has to be expensive." Keep your wallets close since he'll be on the prowl to recover what he can from us.
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