The Good Morning Thread

[Michael.Sandoval33]

2 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Yes that is correct. The plan is to rate/slope any 9-holer of more than 750 yards or 18-holers of 1500+ yards, which is virtually all of them. Also, rounds that you don't complete because of weather, injury or darkness (or if a match-play match ends prior to 18) can also be posted if you play between 10-17 holes. That applied to two rounds I played in Scotland. At Cruden Bay, I stopped after 11 holes because of back pain, and at Shiskine, which is an awesome 12-hole course, I played, well, 12 holes. I could only post the front nine in both cases. Now I could post all 11 or 12 (using hole by hole obviously), with the "remaining" 6-7 holes scored by expected ability.

That is definitely something I will take note of in the future. There may be times along the way where I am just not at all getting anywhere and holding back the pace. So I might decide to stop at some point on the course. At least the effort will not be for none. 

Edited January 29 by Michael.Sandoval33
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[sirchunksalot]

@Jnoble89 great article and mobility is something I need to add to my daily routine, especially before heading to Kingsmill so the whole forum won't know how board like I am. 

@CSiders12 I hope you continue with the mild symptoms, I hate you have Covid and hopefully you'll have it kicked before too long. 

[ILMgolfnut]

9 hours ago, CSiders12 said:

Good morning and happy Monday! Started to feel crappy over the weekend and turns out I've got covid. Mild symptoms right more, so I'm hoping with rest and fluids I can knock it out quickly. Hopefully, all of you are staying safe and being healthy. Let's have a week!

Yikes! Get well quickly! Seeing more and more people going back to mask wearing.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Pebble Beach.... 

[CFreddie]

3 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Exciting day at the Casa! GF got her new treadmill, our fireplace is working again (just in time for another cold snap) and my membership packet for Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club arrived from Scotland! Took 9 days for the packet to get across the pond. Meanwhile GF mailed a document to California 11 days ago and it still hasn't arrived. Go figure. I'm now set up where I can book my tee times as a member from the comfort of the Casa.

Awesome news!!!  I can't wait to be your guest in Scotland next year

[ILMgolfnut]

2 minutes ago, CFreddie said:

I can't wait to be your guest in Scotland next year

I'm completely serious, man. I can get you on F&R for 20 pounds. Regular visitor rate is 95 pounds. At current exchange rates that's a savings of $95. And after you play it you may want to join too!

[CFreddie]

21 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

I'm completely serious, man. I can get you on F&R for 20 pounds. Regular visitor rate is 95 pounds. At current exchange rates that's a savings of $95. And after you play it you may want to join too!

Me too!  And honestly, thats what I'm afraid of 

[ILMgolfnut]

4 minutes ago, CFreddie said:

And honestly, thats what I'm afraid of 

YOLO, my friend. I don't think I've mentioned it on MGS, but my job right now is largely working on a study of a medication to prevent Alzheimer's. Which has emphasized to me the fragility of life. You may still be breathing, but your life as you know it is over. My mom is in that situation; she's too frail to do much more than go to the grocery store, and she's not able to travel to see me and her youngest grandson. So I want to do things while I still can because the ability to do them in the future is not guaranteed. Like play golf in Scotland, and then go back and do it again.

Edited January 30 by ILMgolfnut

[Shrek74]

Good evening spies!!
Yeah, totally missed everyone this morning. Sucks.
But I'm back among the living, so I wanted to say hi, and hope everyone had a good day.
See you all in the A M.

Sent from my SM-N986U1 using Tapatalk

[CFreddie]

24 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

YOLO, my friend. I don't think I've mentioned it on MGS, but my job right now is largely working on a study of a medication to prevent Alzheimer's. Which has emphasized to me the fragility of life. You may still be breathing, but your life as you know it is over. My mom is in that situation; she's too frail to do much more than go to the grocery store, and she's not able to travel to see me and her youngest grandson. So I want to do things while I still can because the ability to do them in the future is not guaranteed. Like play golf in Scotland, and then go back and do it again.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, but thats a beautiful story & mission.  Thanks so much for sharing!

[Golfspy_CG2]

3 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

YOLO, my friend. I don't think I've mentioned it on MGS, but my job right now is largely working on a study of a medication to prevent Alzheimer's. Which has emphasized to me the fragility of life. You may still be breathing, but your life as you know it is over. My mom is in that situation; she's too frail to do much more than go to the grocery store, and she's not able to travel to see me and her youngest grandson. So I want to do things while I still can because the ability to do them in the future is not guaranteed. Like play golf in Scotland, and then go back and do it again.

Am I the first eve to say Good Nigjt in this thread?   Been a busy day that flew by. 
 

ILM kudos and thanks to you for work on such a horrific disease.  I saw my mom suffer from it for 8 years with each year getting worse.  The final 2 years were just down right cruel.  She was in FL and me Maryland. But I made frequent visits and each time I left I would be brought to tears.  

[GolfSpy SAM]

47 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Am I the first eve to say Good Nigjt in this thread?   Been a busy day that flew by. 

 

I just realized I took this picture the other day when helping my youngest pick out a cartoon to watch (lots of Paw Patrol and TMNT right now), and... well, you tell me: what's wrong with this block of suggestions? Lol. 

Goodnight all, and see you in the AM hours. 

[ILMgolfnut]

47 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Am I the first eve to say Good Nigjt in this thread?   Been a busy day that flew by. 
 

ILM kudos and thanks to you for work on such a horrific disease.  I saw my mom suffer from it for 8 years with each year getting worse.  The final 2 years were just down right cruel.  She was in FL and me Maryland. But I made frequent visits and each time I left I would be brought to tears.  

It's too late for me to help my mom, or my best friend who lost both his parents to dementia. But maybe my work will help someone in 10 years, who won't suffer from AD herself or whose parents won't develop it. The last time I saw my mom, one year ago, it was heartbreaking. I'm afraid to go back now. I'm not sure I could handle it.

I started this job in September 2020, and my first two major projects have been a COVID treatment and this one. Our COVID drug never got to market, but I think this one will. Like chemotherapy for cancer, our drug has some pretty brutal side effects, but the alternative is so much worse.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Happy to be home again! Morning coffee with the kids and dogs ... Hard to beat!

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone!

It's a frosty morning here but the high today is supposed to get in the upper 50's.

Jamie, I'm glad you made it safely back home and are back with your family. 

I woke up about 10 minutes before my alarm clock went off and didn't realize it until my wife said, "don't look at your clock". 

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[berkeleybob]

Morning all!

Heavy fog rolled in this morning. We’re getting all kinds of weather this winter. 

I hit the sim course earlier this morning. Fun, but <meh>. I’ll post the score on the tournament thread.

Have a great day!

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

After a weekend away got back to work and did a quick bit of shopping to get us set up for the week. Kids enjoyed a little bit of the snow and shoveling and then decided to build a fort which was fun until the wife and I decided to use the couch.

Today is our anniversary for the wife and I, 8 years and counting. I am extremely lucky and definitely married up. We celebrated this weekend but maybe will grab some dinner to celebrate tonight. 

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on a cold and snowy Tuesday here in the Motor City.

Steady temperatures between 30- and 34-degrees F with precipitation in both flake and drop form falling throughout the day.

Pretty busy for me again this week at work, but actually gave them a 90+ day notice that effective May 1, 2024 I would be retiring.

Their reaction was "jaw dropping" and stunned.

Congrats on the anniversary @ejgaudette again, and hoping that you enjoy many more. 

Make your day the best it can be, and hope that something enjoyable may be in your plans. 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from the dark cold downtown Buffalo parking spot by the office building on this one workday in the office Tuesday.  Excellent reading safety in travels and worthwhile endeavors, real life adventure with children and elderly and everyone between. Hot coffee and Odesza's A Moment Apart on Pandora creating a peaceful mindset before the onslaught of workload begins. Hope golf is a part of your day

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[sirchunksalot]

24 minutes ago, ejgaudette said:

Good morning all!

After a weekend away got back to work and did a quick bit of shopping to get us set up for the week. Kids enjoyed a little bit of the snow and shoveling and then decided to build a fort which was fun until the wife and I decided to use the couch.

Today is our anniversary for the wife and I, 8 years and counting. I am extremely lucky and definitely married up. We celebrated this weekend but maybe will grab some dinner to celebrate tonight. 

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Happy anniversary!

[Josh Parker]

Good morning!

Hitting the course this morning at daylight and then a full day of work-related items that need to be attended to.  Weather is supposed to be good all week long.  Low 40's in the mornings and near 70 by the midafternoon.  

Hope everyone has a great day!

Congrats on 8 years @ejgaudette

[ParFore74x]

Good morning spies!! Starting this Tuesday off at 37° with a projected high of 43° today. Temperatures are doing a wonderful job of getting rid of all of this white stuff on the ground.

Bosses approved me working a couple of extra hours each day this week. Working with a crew that is shorthanded in hopes that we can stay caught up and not work Saturday. I told them that I won’t be so willing once the weather gets nice so now is the time if they want the help from me. Once my daughter’s HS soccer season and my golf season starts, count me out of the OT.

Congratulations on the anniversary @ejgaudette!

Hope everyone has a spectacular day. 

[CSiders12]

Good morning spies! Not much on the agenda today. Hoping for a nice, relaxing day of work and a chill evening. Let's make it through the day!

I hope you all have a Terrific Tuesday!

[CFreddie]

Good morning Spies - last day of “real work” this week for me before the family and I head down to the Florida.  Hoping for some mild temps down there after the last couple weeks of cold in Georgia. 

Also, happy anniversary @ejgaudette - hope you and your wife have a great time celebrating!

[Rob Person]

Just a quick Morning Spies and start this work day!

Happy anniversary @ejgaudette!

[BLD7]

Good morning Spies! Woke up this morning to falling snow. The flakes sure look pretty as I was letting the dogs outside. As I'm having my coffee and watching them play in the snow it occurred to me that I haven't swung a golf club or been able to practice in maybe a week. Feels like forever. Which is a bummer but we are in the heart of winter so... anywho the boys lost a nail-biter of a basketball game last night. Had a chance to win it with 2 seconds on the clock and th ball out of bounds under the hoop, but the shot didn't go in. Was a fun game. Wishing you all a fantastic day!

[Cfhandyman]

A very good morning to everyone.  I’m enjoying my morning espresso. The sun made a rare appearance yesterday. I guess she’s back from vacation and temperatures are still above freezing. 

@ejgaudette a happy anniversary to you. Enjoy the day. 

Something, a little different.  I thought I would share one of my wife’s latest watercolour paintings.  Have a great day.  Stay safe.  

[cksurfdude]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

 just realized I took this picture the other day when helping my youngest pick out a cartoon to watch (lots of Paw Patrol and TMNT right now), and... well, you tell me: what's wrong with this block of suggestions? Lol. 

Well there is a dog in "Something's Gotta Give" so technically, or algorithmically I guess, it is related in that way to Paw Patrol

...

Anyway, Good Morning good people of MGS!!

The big event for me for today is getting new tires .. but here's the fun part - I ordered Goodyears and for only $20 more they come to the house and do the install!

Actually kinda happy about not having to drive to and sit around the tire shop .. we older guys enjoy our conveniences

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@rkj427 Congrats!! on taking that big step!! And glad to hear they were "shocked and surprised" after frequently reading how they used and abused you. ('ef 'em!)

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@ILMgolfnut didn't quite get the Scotland thing until you mentioned YOLO .. love it, go for it, enjoy!!

Also cool you're doing Alzs research. A friend's wife spent her career doing the same but unfortunately they never achieved the breakthrough they were looking for.

Sadly like you and @Golfspy_CG2 and many unlucky others had to watch my Dad very slowly disintegrate over 13+ years... Crazy how almost "common" it is now; eg my wife's mother suffered from it, a few of our friends still with a parent also have cases of it, ...

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Anyhow the world still spins and life goes on - find a way to enjoy the day everyone!!!

 

[Preeway]

Good morning everyone. Not a lot on the docket today. Most of my time lately is being spent helping two of my sons get ready for spring sports at the high school. Lessons, practice, batting cages, early morning workouts and after school workouts mean very little downtime. As exhausting as it all gets, it will be worth it when they make their baseball and golf teams and then I get to race all over town through the end of summer getting them to their contests. No complaints though. Just trying to take it all in before it all goes away. Hope you all have a great day ahead!

[IndyBonzo]

Good morning Spies!

Sitting in the gym parking lot as I finish my coffee.  Glad but nervous to get back in there after injury recovery.  Think I will try just the elliptical to start, and @Jnoble89’s mobility training too.

Very much looking forward to some warmer temps and GOLF later this week/weekend!

Happy anniversary @ejgaudette!

I wish you all a fantastic day.