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  1. Start if a 4 day weekend! Woohoo!
    15 points
  2. Good luck with the house, @Shankster and congrats on moving to Hawaii. @Preeway and @CFreddie hope you had some quality birthdays. — Morning all! Missed the community call last night. Hope it was fun. We had movie night last night—Atomic Blonde. A pretty good action film, if you’re into watching a 10-minute, single take fight scene. Earlier, I spied on birds feeding. One did not look happy. Have a good one.
    13 points
  3. Good morning everyone and TGIF! I'm glad the weekend is almost here, just one more day of the grind to get through before we get it started. The weather decided to have a sense of humor this morning and turn cold. I looked at the weather channel and saw a frost warning for this morning. I enjoyed what of the community call I could yesterday, it was great as usual. I had to go to the doctor for my yearly and all the preliminary stuff looked good and now it's just waiting for the results of the blood work. I hope you all have a great Friday!
    12 points
  4. Alright, Geez everyone haha. I didn't think a teaser would cause so much contention hahaha. Here is a little more for you all. I will be doing a video/picture review here in my actual post. Also, I Will add more photos here in a bit. Making dinner with the wife and kids!
    12 points
  5. Good morning All, The kids start spring break today. The TM replacement head is due to be delivered and it will be in the mid-60’s this afternoon. It is shaping up to be a good day to head to the range. have a grand friday
    11 points
  6. Good morning and happy Friday! After the long day yesterday, today will be much shorter and a round of golf this afternoon. @Shankster congrats on the promotion and move. Hope everyone has a great day and gets to enjoy a long weekend.
    10 points
  7. Good morning spies and a happy Friday to you. I know a lot of people have today off, I’m a touch jealous. Weather here is high 50s and sunshine today so the golf courses will be busy but, unfortunately I will be grinding away at work. Since July 4th is on a Thursday this year, my employer cancelled our holiday today and moved it to July 5th for a four day weekend at that time. Hopefully today doesn’t drag too much. Have a great day spies!
    10 points
  8. Good morning Spies on a frosty Good Friday morning here in Michigan. Best of luck with the house sale, and congratulations on the promotion and new assignment location @Shankster. Glad to hear initial results from your doctor visit look OK Jason, @sirchunksalot. My schedule for today is to help my son with some repairs he needs to complete on his car this morning, and then I have a tee time for early afternoon. Supposedly getting to about 50 degrees F, and sunny, so at least Mother Nature is cooperating today before we get rain headed our way for the Easter weekend. Hope that your day is the best it possibly can be, and that something fun and enjoyable is in your plans.
    10 points
  9. Morning all, hope you enjoy your long Easter weekend
    10 points
  10. Well, since the house is on the market… I will be transferring to Hawaii this summer, and I am promoting to Chief Warrant Officer in 2 weeks. Looking forward to a new chapter in my career and be able to play golf 366 days a year (on leap years) soon. Could use some good vibes from you all on the house sale, we were expecting to be here for 6 years, but 2 is what we got…
    10 points
  11. Good morning, Spies! At the office before 6 am to emulate @sirchunksalot today. Or, to knock stuff out before golfing this afternoon. It's supposed to push 70* today. What a Good Friday! I had three different, diverse people engage me in overtly friendly conversation at the gas station this morning. At 5:00 a.m. no less. After something of a rough week, that was unexpected and welcome. It struck me how something so simple can positively impact someone's day. It did mine. I was grateful for it, and hope to pay that forward. My homestead is rooting hard for Purdue this weekend. My mom, FABWIFE, and eldest daughter are all PU folks. Boiler Up! Good luck @Shankster with your move! I wish you all the very best days and weekends. Happy Easter if you observe. Fairways and greens!
    9 points
  12. Congratulations on the promotion and the next adventure for you and your family!
    9 points
  13. Good Morning Spies! Another Friday has crept up on us and none to soon by most accounts! Had a decent day on the course yesterday with one exception being the driver. After a promising start on 1st, next two holes were embarrassing so it was put in time out for the remainder of the round... Not sure how long it will remain there but definitely a range session in store. Happy Easter to those who observe and hope everyone has a long weekend in store that includes some golf. Fairways and greens!
    8 points
  14. Good morning all! We have reached the end of another busy week. Both older kids went to play at some friends houses and I did grocery shopping with our youngest ahead of a busy weekend. My sons birthday is Sunday so trips to see both sets of family this weekend. Though to kick off the weekend he has requested stuff crust pizza so will be attempting a homemade version of that this evening which will need some luck. Just need to get through one more work day. Also belated happy birthday to @CFreddie and @Preeway. Hope they were good days! Have a great Friday and weekend everyone!
    8 points
  15. Good morning MGSpies from frosty but just this morning WNY on this last Friday of March and Good Friday to you all Workday underway getting onto the network for the last time this week from home basement mission central on a zero commute day with coffee ready Was great seeing so many on the Community Call yesterday and golf today for me is blasting out the door as soon as workday ends to get to the last session 6 of 6 for the PGA HOPE Program at Wildwood CC in Rush NY which starts early to fit in the holes of play that could possibly be outdoors, then clubhouse for dinner and awards for the Graduates Congrats on the promo and new assignment Alan @Shankster for what sounds like an outstanding next step in your adventure Hope golf is a part of your day! 61
    8 points
  16. Congrats on both the promotion and the new station. Good luck on the home sale, at least around here things are still moving all right. Here's hoping that your expecting to be in Hawaii for years but you get many more.
    8 points
  17. Congratulations on the promotion and new assignment Alan. With Michigan having won** the national title, your cup runneth-over. Good luck.
    8 points
  18. @GolfSpy AFG here I was thinking you a braver man than I. I've got 5 dozen of these bad boys and would love to share them with y'all and the great people of Virginia and Maryland and possibly Pennsylvania. I'm bringing all my boxes so anyone who wants one can have one
    7 points
  19. Now Rob I did count 7 clubs haha. So Josh gave the grips to me (Kudos to him). However, I prefer the SuperStroke Traxion Tour Oversize. They are my gamers on my Srixon's so I will be gripping them this evening. Then I will post a first Impression vid.
    7 points
  20. Congratulations on the promotion and the new assignment @Shankster!!
    7 points
  21. So, I hated missing the community call, but just as I was finishing work at the GC, my neighbor 200 yards away calls and says there is an awful smell coming downwind from my property. then my son calls to tell me that there is poop bubbling out of the ground. Yup.. poop! I rush home, and sure as sh!t, there it is. Call the septic pumper out to meet me. Says it will be after 530. (It was 230 when I called.) He asked if the tank lid was accessible, if not it's an extra 300 for locating and unearthing. So I grab my trustee rebar and sledge hammer and begin pounding dirt. Turned out I have 2 lids! Saved myself 300 bucks! So this was my afternoon and evening events. Pumper shows up, they pop the lids, and as I was expecting he quoted cousin eddie..."sh!tters full!" They were nice enough to run a tornado line down the leech field pipe though.
    7 points
  22. An instant classic. Think of the bragging rights on who captures the first wayward Colonel ball. Love it. Quite the collectors item. You could have a raffle on who collects the first pair of “Colonel” balls. Simply priceless. But of course you would need the matching Colonel ball mark.
    7 points
  23. Morning All, Yesterday I got news that basically confirmed that I am putting in my request to retire next week. I emailed my detailer and asked about getting orders to a certain area, cause if so I’d re-enlist for those orders since retention and recruiting efforts is not the greatest. But with his response, which was not bad at all, it just set the wheels in motion to request to retire. So I will be talking with my Command Career Counselor next week in order to do that. I also thought I was going to have a 4 day weekend, and while I kind of will, I have to go into work today to let someone in for about an hour. No biggie. Rain has stopped, so maybe going to the range after that. hope everyone has a great day.
    6 points
  24. Shapotomous

    Realistic Goal

    Like @GolfSpy_APH said break it down into smaller chunks and dont think about a final score. In addition to what he said take the round 3 holes at a time and try to get a 14 on each of the three hole groups. You get a fresh start every 3 holes so if you miss the target score on one set it doesnt seem so bad for the whole round. It takes your focus off a total score for the round. It is a small mental thing but seems to work for a lot of people.
    6 points
  25. GolfSpy_APH

    Realistic Goal

    This is just my opinion but put less focus on the number itself and look at little things like - no penalties off the tee, a no 3 putt round, hit 8 greens in regulation and those sorts of things. You'll find removing some of the big mistakes and those in round goals lead to more pars, more Birdie chances, fewer big numbers (doubles plus) and in the end the scores follow! And breaking 80 is always possible! @GolfSpy SAM didn't due it till last year and crushed it with a 75!
    6 points
  26. Congratulations on you new assignment and promotion. My dad is a retired CW3.
    6 points
  27. Sorry to have missed today’s call, was a crazy afternoon and am off work tomorrow so was getting all my end of month/beginning of month stuff done. Next week!
    6 points
  28. TSauer

    The Good Evening Thread

    Something I hope I never have to say
    6 points
  29. @CB Lobo 4 Life - This is unacceptable. By official decree of the Totally Not Made Up Just Now MGS Forum Ordinance Number 124(3 sir)3!, we demand you post macro photographs of the clubs in exquisite detail and glory. Annnnnd go.
    6 points
  30. Congratulations on your promotion! What branch and MOS? Hawaii was a good duty assignment for me in the early 70's. I would advise that Island fever is a real issue for those who do not engage and enjoy available activities. Hope you and your family enjoy the assignment?
    6 points
  31. Good morning MGS troops! Hope this Friday morning finds you well and happy! I’m not coffeeized yet. Still pondering whether to get out of bed. Lucy the Rhodesian Weenback is on the mend. The spousal unit is happy about that, and she’s happy I got to get out and practice yesterday. I only played the back 9 at Airport Golf Club in Cheyenne. We got out late from the surgical team so only had a little time left. I’m trying Golfshot and figuring out the app. It sometimes screws up the club but here are the results from yesterday. The top picture is why I’m using Golfshot. I’m working on swing timing and mechanics. It works with my Apple Watch and measures my swing. Some of the other data right now is inaccurate because I’ve been messing around ant the app has also messed up my shots. But as it learns me and I it it will get better. That’s all I have to report this morning! Hopefully we will all get some golf time today. Happy birdie hunting and have a beautiful day! Wyo out!
    5 points
  32. GolfSpy SAM

    Realistic Goal

    Some great advice already. My improvement came at what felt like a snail's pace - but now looking back at it, it was pretty fast. Two years ago I had never broken 90, and I put that on a list of goals I had for the year. Every Friday (my day off and golfing day (along with any/all other chores/shopping I have to do)), I would make sure I was either playing or practicing, sometimes both. I took a series of lessons that REALLY helped. I started looking at my stats analytically and tried to find areas I could take one or two strokes off every round. For me, consistent iron play and getting better around the green were the two huge ones. I spent a LONG time putting, chipping, pitching, etc. My goal was, when chipping/pitching, to get down in two. It's hard. You don't do it often. But I started getting incrementally more confident in my chipping. And then in my putting. So that was my plan of attack. I shot an 88 about 8 months into 2022. Once that dam was broken, I kept doing it. Not EVERY time, but often. 2023 (late 2023, mind you), I shot a 78, and the next week shot 75. I haven't broken 80 since. Lol, but now I know(!) I can. So much of this game is confidence. Look at your game and pick an area you think you could be better at. Then practice the hell out of that. I found that it often leads to improvements elsewhere. And then come back here and let us know what you're working on - there are SO many smart people on here who LOVE to help! Just my (slightly more than) $0.02 -Matt
    5 points
  33. Got a Stack system so will be joining that thread soon! Plan on doing the first session today. The forum staff have nearly all been making big strides in their games and working to improve so it's time for me to step up as well. Can't let them beat me too badly in a few years when we head to Bandon!
    5 points
  34. I might have accidentally bought another putter. Wasn't even my fault, my wife wanted to out looking at some yard sales, and someone was selling this for $250 AUD (about $160 USD) with the original headcover and grip, and it would have been rude not to buy it for that.
    5 points
  35. My goodness! Can’t wait for further detail on those bad boys. Now adding Haywood to the short list of next set of irons
    5 points
  36. Missed another one. I was on a plane on my way home from Tulsa. @ILMgolfnut I am right off of 74 at exit 183. We will have to go play next time you are passing by. You need a little golf to break up your drive right?
    5 points
  37. Nice!!! Those grips are thick!!! I count 6 clubs, 5 grips?
    5 points
  38. I've had the same putter (Odyssey White Hot XG #9) since I first filled my bag. Today I was in Dick's, dicking around, and picked up a few putters to waste time. Now listen, I know the holes are cut bigger and I know the artificial greens "fall"to the cup but something just felt so good about this TM Bandon 3. Out of the five or six that I played with, it certainly stood out. Might just have to sleep on this, though. B
    5 points
  39. That's quite a plan @frazzman80! Can understand the busy-ness of this weekend. If I were in the same place on this test, my schedule would be almost identical. Looking foward to seeing pics and posts of these irons.
    5 points
  40. didn't make it today. spent the afternoon at the dentist with my daughter.
    5 points
  41. TJ Hall

    The Good Evening Thread

    Oh geez, that must have been a site. Well, you see what happened was…
    5 points
  42. That was 1st time getting on the call, definitely won't be my last. I wish I knew about this sooner, just ignorant to it I guess. It reminds me of the car forums I used to frequent often, filled with s*** tons of knowledge with it being golf instead of hotrods. The wife says I have expensive hobbies....golf, guns, and muscle cars. Still might be cheaper than hookers and blow, maybe lol. All seriousness, excited to nerd out more since I love the tech side of things, especially since the advancements are ongoing. I really immersed myself a few years back with ball labs and most wanted testing, watching all the NPG episodes, etc. After the call I ran out back and snuck in a few more holes before the sun starts to hide. On that note, the new Tour B RXS barely go as far as the TM Soft response for me.
    5 points
  43. Agree, this is unacceptable.
    5 points
  44. Alright, just a little bit of a Teaser for you all !
    5 points
  45. @GolfSpy AFG That settles it. I know what I'm bringing you.
    5 points
  46. WOW !! Congrats Alan... hoping for a quick and easy sale of your house. awesome promotion and what a duty station.
    5 points
  47. This just showed up today “Value” condition from Global with additional discounts, couldn’t pass it up. Will give it a quick check after the torrential rain passes and then have my wife wrap it as a birthday gift for the end of April.
    5 points
  48. Congratulations @Shankster! I hope your house sells quickly Alan and that's an awesome assignment. Also, happy birthday @Preewayand @CFreddie!
    4 points
  49. And here she is, side-by-side with my DIY version (@Shapotomous) Early impressions: The plastic gives every indication of being of adequate strength. The board really doesn't flex, which is good. For the record, I'm currently about 170lbs. The green surface on the PSB is suitably grippy. I like it. Right now (with limited use): I'm liking the little spikey bits on the bottom of the PSB. One of my biggest issues using my DIY board is that it would spin out (the board would turn counterclockwise as I attempted to use the ground in the downswing). I am going to have to give some attention to whether the PSB affects the carpet underneath it. The spring system works as advertised. It's not ridiculously hard to press down, but you notice it. The "audible" indication that you've gotten adequate weight to the front side is there, but it's relatively quiet. Looking forward to putting in some work here. I know I need to get to my lead side earlier in the swing. So I'm going to be doing a lot of sequencing work on this in the weeks ahead. I also have a Stack session scheduled for today, so I intend to do some warming up on the PSB. I'll try to report back with how that affects my speed numbers.
    4 points
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