The Good Morning Thread

[cksurfdude]

4 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

When I came back out, my cat Suzie was standing on the plate.

Years ago.. put down a putting mat inside the house and *poof* like a magic act the crazy furball fluffy cat is all sprawled out on top of it!!

[BIG STU]

Up this am. took the Big Boy out to do his Puppy business and am back in. He is back in the bed curled up to his momma.

No golf again today. We decided not to play the Par3 too much hassle getting there and back. The Fall Bike Rally is going on plus there are a lot of others down here. The course is right by the Southern entrance of Ocean Blvd. The Harley shop which is a bed of activity is right down the road. When you live down here as long as we have you learn certain weeks to cut your travel down and to pre plan getting supplies and stuff. I guess it is the price you pay living in a Tourist Mecca.

I am planning on being at Home Depot early to get a new weed whacker since after 10 years mine died yesterday. But I will be out before the idiots get up.

I guess I could have played the Saturday Shootout Drunk fest/cheat fest at my course, but I would rather not play than to play in it. I used to love it but in the last year it has turned into a S show. I can mess around here at the house and have more fun these days. 

[Josh Parker]

Good morning!

Quiet house and coffee brewing before a busy morning with the fam. Then playing another round with @Erin B at a course called Star Ranch

Looking forward to a good round and fun filled day. 

Have a great day!

[ZJeb67]

20 hours ago, EnderinAZ said:

Good morning spies! Wild Bunch on the short course today and playing there has convinced me to develop a useable fade on command. I can slice the crap out of the ball, but not on command. My normal ball flight is a draw to a draw/hook and it simply does not work on this course with all of the overhanging trees. 

The heat still has not broken down here. Looks like we will see 110+ for today and something similar all the way to Monday. 

Hope everyone has a great day!

Happy Saturday All!  
@EnderinAZ  Just this year I've gotten control over my slice and have been fading balls into the fairway consistently.  No progress on any draw/hooks . . . (yet! )

17 hours ago, Shankster said:

I might actually get to wear pants for a few minutes today.  Super weird.  It’s below 78° and I’m kind of cold.

@Shankster I was feeling the lack of warmth yesterday too.  But I'm more of a parka with shorts first.  I''ve never been accused of fashion.

@slash25rc very happy to hear things are improving for you.  The news stories I've seen are heartbreaking.  

On the morning note, the dogs are patiently waiting for me to get off my butt for the morning walk.  

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on a very cool but going to be sunny fall Saturday here.

Currently low 40's, with a high of mid to upper 60's, but not too bad for October.

No golf activities in my plans this weekend, other than possibly practice putting green tomorrow afternoon due to other commitments.

@Josh Parker and @Erin B hope you have a great time out again today, and that the Texas heat subsides a bit for you.

Hope the rest of the Spies have the best day/weekend you possibly can, and that something enjoyable is in your plans. 

[Josh Parker]

1 minute ago, rkj427 said:

@Josh Parker and @Erin B hope you have a great time out again today, and that the Texas heat subsides a bit for you.

It will be slightly cooler than yesterday and only in the mid to upper 80's during the first part of the round which will feel great to me.  haha.

Should be a fun round and it's a great course.

[Rob Person]

Gosh I've missed alot. Prayers for everyone affected from the hurricane.  Having been through a few, I understand your struggles all too well.

For those that need it, prayers on speed dial!

So cool to read so many members getting to meet up and enjoy each other's company 

As for me, we'll, good morning spies! On duty weekend, hopefully some golf this week, as I think there will be some adjustments to be made after 2 weeks of not swinging a club (other than a putter)

Have a great weekend spies!

[cksurfdude]

Good Weekend Morning all!!

Cloudy and cool here, should hopefully brighten up a bit. Have a round planned for the afternoon with some friends from the city. Late planning so first open tee time was 2:30 so see how far we can get before it gets too dark...

Fun show last night! This band does covers of Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown .. total party theme they call "Cold Beer on a Friday Night"

Hope you have a really great day today!!

 

Edited yesterday at 12:08 PM by cksurfdude
Oh PS (product plug) - SkyTrak for sale in the Classifieds

[Lefty11]

Good morning, everyone! Happy Saturday! I hope you have some golf planned for the weekend.

@IndyBonzoI’m in a similar situation; my oldest daughter is having her wisdom teeth removed today.

@Erin Band @Josh Parker I hope you both golfed well.  

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend!

[Josh Parker]

Current situation 

[William P]

Good Saturday morning Spies!

gulping down a cup of coffee and getting ready to head out the door with CEO to the craft show...  Worst part is when it closes today, I become indentured labor again to break it all down and transport home. Oh well, it could be worse, or so she tells me.

@Josh Parker and @Erin have another great day on the course and hit 'em well!

Everyone have a great day!

 

[Erin B]

2 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

Good morning!

Quiet house and coffee brewing before a busy morning with the fam. Then playing another round with @Erin B at a course called Star Ranch

Looking forward to a good round and fun filled day. 

Have a great day!

 

58 minutes ago, rkj427 said:

Good morning Spies on a very cool but going to be sunny fall Saturday here.

Currently low 40's, with a high of mid to upper 60's, but not too bad for October.

No golf activities in my plans this weekend, other than possibly practice putting green tomorrow afternoon due to other commitments.

@Josh Parker and @Erin B hope you have a great time out again today, and that the Texas heat subsides a bit for you.

Hope the rest of the Spies have the best day/weekend you possibly can, and that something enjoyable is in your plans. 

 

15 minutes ago, Lefty11 said:

Good morning, everyone! Happy Saturday! I hope you have some golf planned for the weekend.

@IndyBonzoI’m in a similar situation; my oldest daughter is having her wisdom teeth removed today.

@Erin Band @Josh Parker I hope you both golfed well.  

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend!

 

4 minutes ago, William P said:

Good Saturday morning Spies!

gulping down a cup of coffee and getting ready to head out the door with CEO to the craft show...  Worst part is when it closes today, I become indentured labor again to break it all down and transport home. Oh well, it could be worse, or so she tells me.

@Josh Parker and @Erin have another great day on the course and hit 'em well!

Everyone have a great day!

 

Yesterday was great! Looking forward to today!

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone!

I'm a little stressed right now, our weenie dog Priya hurt her foot last night and is limping around. I couldn't take her to the emergency vet last night since it's a 45 minute drive and she has seizures every time she gets in a car and it was right around the time it's too late for it to be safe for me to drive because I'm about to pass out. She's doing a little better this morning and can actually walk some without falling. She's not yelping or crying out in pain, so I'm hoping it's just a sprain from jumping off the couch, she's a bit chunky. We're going to monitor her and see if we can make it to Monday and take her somewhere closer. 

Other than that, I'm just playing a video game to take my mind off things. 

I've still got my tee time tomorrow and hoping things go well enough I can make it. 

@Rob Person it's good to see you back and I'm glad you had a safe trip. 

I hope y'all have a good day!

[Cfhandyman]

A fine good morning to all on this Saturday morning. Enjoying my morning espresso catching up. Ongoing lessons and round later today. 
Looking forward to the ongoing golfing adventures of @Erin B and @Josh Parker.  Well done gentlemen. 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies on a sunny cold for the season WNY Saturday and the day will be like Robert @rkj427's weather wise and trees should be poised to start changing color now the first cold night below 50 has happened.  Yesterday's golf was preempted by a return to auto shop to have an oil leak mended, required a new seal for the front crank replacement a couple weeks ago.

Jason @sirchunksalot I know that worry, our 14+ year old corgis are now pretty much deaf to my voice but they can hear when things are going on in the house, not responding to favorite words, but the real concern is cataracts and using the stairs between family room and 5 steps to kitchen level - up is no problem for the male Gelert but the female Gwynedd (Gweneth is the Welsh spelling same pronunciation) is getting tender in the hips and needs a back foot boost to get up the steps able to run up with her front paws - and down is the danger.  They cannot see the lower steps even with extra lights shining on the lower steps, they fret taking a step or two and are committed, Gwynedd has to do it herself and will not move with a hand on her collar for assistance but Gelert even with a hand on his collar will try to jump the last step or 2 so making sure he doesn't lift is important.  Gwynedd has misjudged and hurt front or back paw, will hold it up and limp for a while and once I was worried about a sprain or worse, but the next time I saw her she was moving like before.  So best I can say is give puppers time to work it out and be as patient with them as they are with us.  

Hope the round is going well @Erin B and @Josh Parker.  Yesterday looked like a great day for golf and I don't think I'm alone when I say SHARE MORE PHOTOS of the round!!!

It's great getting back to living vicariously in your neck of the woods @BIG STU as your time away was much too long, Your posts are like pages in a novel, keep them coming!

@Shankster I'm already wearing the layers too Alan and that includes in the house with the downturn in the weather about 3 weeks later than usual here, but I cannot do the shorts thing with the way leg muscles will cramp on a day cooler than the low 70s, no parka for me as with layers and hat I prefer smaller jackets (last parka I wore was delivering newspapers in school days when blustery winter snow, sleet and hail made that snorkel hood essential).

Back to thinking warm, house jobs today and tomorrow, with something golf tomorrow afternoon. Planning as many afternoons of golf for next week after work as possible to squeeze it in before season end.  Hope golf is a part of your day! 

Edited 23 hours ago by EasyPutter
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[CSiders12]

Good morning spies! I feel bad that I've been MIA on the forum for the past week. This week was ridiculously busy at work and I completely blanked on posting. I'm working on the final review for the New Level 480-TC irons, so head over to that thread to check it out! I've been beyond impressed by them and can't wait to share my overall experience with them. Other than that, my in-laws are coming to town today and we are heading to Oktoberfest. Can't wait to have a nice, relaxing weekend.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well!

[Byrnzee]

Good morning Spies!

Fun day yesterday exploring the Atlanta burbs where we're staying for the wedding this weekend. Last night was the welcome party, followed by an unofficial after-party at a golf simulator/bar next door. Didn't get to actually hit any shots (other than Golden Tee), but it was still a blast.

Today is wedding day, so we'll be laying low until the church ceremony at 2pm. Then the "Catholic Gap" from 3-6pm, where we'll be hanging at a friend's house having some drinks and Chick-Fil-A. Followed by the reception and a long night of partying, I'm sure. Should be a fun day overall.

@Erin B and @Josh Parker love to see Spies meeting up for rounds of golf. Hope you have a great time today!

Hope everyone has a great Saturday and if you're lucky enough to be golfing, hit 'em straight!

Edited 22 hours ago by Byrnzee

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! So yesterday's Wild Bunch game was 3 man teams, on the first tee all players hit a tee shot then pick the best ball of the three. From there to the final putt on 18 play alternate shot.  Ever try to set up a rhythm when you only get to touch a ball every 3rd shot? Plus one of my team mates hadn't touched a golf club in a month and the other had never played that course before. 

Yep, we were dead last. 

The heat hasn't broken yet so I can get out this afternoon and have the course to myself in 110 degree heat. 

Or take the e-bike out for a 40 miler. The trails will be empty for the same reason the course is. 

But the first task of the day is to build a little rig to hold super fine sandpaper strips (1500 to 7000 grit) for sharpening my wood carving knives and gouges. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend. 

[Erin B]

1 hour ago, EasyPutter said:

Good morning MGSpies on a sunny cold for the season WNY Saturday and the day will be like Robert @rkj427's weather wise and trees should be poised to start changing color now the first cold night below 50 has happened.  Yesterday's golf was preempted by a return to auto shop to have an oil leak mended, required a new seal for the front crank replacement a couple weeks ago.

Jason @sirchunksalot I know that worry, our 14+ year old corgis are now pretty much deaf to my voice but they can hear when things are going on in the house, not responding to favorite words, but the real concern is cataracts and using the stairs between family room and 5 steps to kitchen level - up is no problem for the male Gelert but the female Gwynedd (Gweneth is the Welsh spelling same pronunciation) is getting tender in the hips and needs a back foot boost to get up the steps able to run up with her front paws - and down is the danger.  They cannot see the lower steps even with extra lights shining on the lower steps, they fret taking a step or two and are committed, Gwynedd has to do it herself and will not move with a hand on her collar for assistance but Gelert even with a hand on his collar will try to jump the last step or 2 so making sure he doesn't lift is important.  Gwynedd has misjudged and hurt front or back paw, will hold it up and limp for a while and once I was worried about a sprain or worse, but the next time I saw her she was moving like before.  So best I can say is give puppers time to work it out and be as patient with them as they are with us.  

Hope the round is going well @Erin B and @Josh Parker.  Yesterday looked like a great day for golf and I don't think I'm alone when I say SHARE MORE PHOTOS of the round!!!

It's great getting back to living vicariously in your neck of the woods @BIG STU as your time away was much too long, Your posts are like pages in a novel, keep them coming!

@Shankster I'm already wearing the layers too Alan and that includes in the house with the downturn in the weather about 3 weeks later than usual here, but I cannot do the shorts thing with the way leg muscles will cramp on a day cooler than the low 70s, no parka for me as with layers and hat I prefer smaller jackets (last parka I wore was delivering newspapers in school days when blustery winter snow, sleet and hail made that snorkel hood essential).

Back to thinking warm, house jobs today and tomorrow, with something golf tomorrow afternoon. Planning as many afternoons of golf for next week after work as possible to squeeze it in before season end.  Hope golf is a part of your day! 

@Josh Parker and I will try and take some more photos!

[Erin B]

35 minutes ago, Byrnzee said:

Good morning Spies!

Fun day yesterday exploring the Atlanta burbs where we're staying for the wedding this weekend. Last night was the welcome party, followed by an unofficial after-party at a golf simulator/bar next door. Didn't get to actually hit any shots (other than Golden Tee), but it was still a blast.

Today is wedding day, so we'll be laying low until the church ceremony at 2pm. Then the "Catholic Gap" from 3-6pm, where we'll be hanging at a friend's house having some drinks and Chick-Fil-A. Followed by the reception and a long night of partying, I'm sure. Should be a fun day overall.

@Erin B and @Josh Parker love to see Spies meeting up for rounds of golf. Hope you have a great time today!

Hope everyone has a great Saturday and if you're lucky enough to be golfing, hit 'em straight!

It’s great meeting fellow spies! The Nebraska trip with @BallsLeon @Preeway and @cksurfdude was a blast!

[sirchunksalot]

1 hour ago, EasyPutter said:

Good morning MGSpies on a sunny cold for the season WNY Saturday and the day will be like Robert @rkj427's weather wise and trees should be poised to start changing color now the first cold night below 50 has happened.  Yesterday's golf was preempted by a return to auto shop to have an oil leak mended, required a new seal for the front crank replacement a couple weeks ago.

Jason @sirchunksalot I know that worry, our 14+ year old corgis are now pretty much deaf to my voice but they can hear when things are going on in the house, not responding to favorite words, but the real concern is cataracts and using the stairs between family room and 5 steps to kitchen level - up is no problem for the male Gelert but the female Gwynedd (Gweneth is the Welsh spelling same pronunciation) is getting tender in the hips and needs a back foot boost to get up the steps able to run up with her front paws - and down is the danger.  They cannot see the lower steps even with extra lights shining on the lower steps, they fret taking a step or two and are committed, Gwynedd has to do it herself and will not move with a hand on her collar for assistance but Gelert even with a hand on his collar will try to jump the last step or 2 so making sure he doesn't lift is important.  Gwynedd has misjudged and hurt front or back paw, will hold it up and limp for a while and once I was worried about a sprain or worse, but the next time I saw her she was moving like before.  So best I can say is give puppers time to work it out and be as patient with them as they are with us.  

Hope the round is going well @Erin B and @Josh Parker.  Yesterday looked like a great day for golf and I don't think I'm alone when I say SHARE MORE PHOTOS of the round!!!

It's great getting back to living vicariously in your neck of the woods @BIG STU as your time away was much too long, Your posts are like pages in a novel, keep them coming!

@Shankster I'm already wearing the layers too Alan and that includes in the house with the downturn in the weather about 3 weeks later than usual here, but I cannot do the shorts thing with the way leg muscles will cramp on a day cooler than the low 70s, no parka for me as with layers and hat I prefer smaller jackets (last parka I wore was delivering newspapers in school days when blustery winter snow, sleet and hail made that snorkel hood essential).

Back to thinking warm, house jobs today and tomorrow, with something golf tomorrow afternoon. Planning as many afternoons of golf for next week after work as possible to squeeze it in before season end.  Hope golf is a part of your day! 

Thanks for the kind words and advice, Derek. We're letting her pretty much rest and take it easy today and keeping a vigilant eye on her to make sure she doesn't jump down from the couch. I'm glad that I'm seeing progress from last night, it was breaking my heart to watch her almost plant her face in the floor trying to walk. 

[Rob Person]

7 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Thanks for the kind words and advice, Derek. We're letting her pretty much rest and take it easy today and keeping a vigilant eye on her to make sure she doesn't jump down from the couch. I'm glad that I'm seeing progress from last night, it was breaking my heart to watch her almost plant her face in the floor trying to walk. 

Prayers for the pupper

[Jim Shaw]

6 hours ago, BIG STU said:

Up this am. took the Big Boy out to do his Puppy business and am back in. He is back in the bed curled up to his momma.

No golf again today. We decided not to play the Par3 too much hassle getting there and back. The Fall Bike Rally is going on plus there are a lot of others down here. The course is right by the Southern entrance of Ocean Blvd. The Harley shop which is a bed of activity is right down the road. When you live down here as long as we have you learn certain weeks to cut your travel down and to pre plan getting supplies and stuff. I guess it is the price you pay living in a Tourist Mecca.

I am planning on being at Home Depot early to get a new weed whacker since after 10 years mine died yesterday. But I will be out before the idiots get up.

I guess I could have played the Saturday Shootout Drunk fest/cheat fest at my course, but I would rather not play than to play in it. I used to love it but in the last year it has turned into a S show. I can mess around here at the house and have more fun these days. 

those "saturday shootout drunkfest/ cheat fests" are fun for a few years then they get tired quite quickly for me... even corporate outings got tired really quickly..

[cksurfdude]

4 hours ago, Erin B said:

Large bearded men golfing .. and then presumably harassing the bartender at The 19th

Enjoy the day gents!!

 

4 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:

Good morning everyone!

I'm a little stressed right now, our weenie dog Priya hurt her foot last night and is limping around.

So sorry to see this. Hate hate hate when you see your fur baby hurt and they can't tell you what's wrong... Hopefully it's just something minor that will clear out quickly!

 

3 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

..but the real concern is cataracts and using the stairs between family room and 5 steps to kitchen level - up is no problem for the male Gelert but the female Gwynedd (Gweneth is the Welsh spelling same pronunciation) is getting tender in the hips and needs a back foot boost to get up the steps able to run up with her front paws - and down is the danger.  They cannot see the lower steps even with extra lights shining on the lower steps, they fret taking a step or two and are committed, Gwynedd has to do it herself and will not move with a hand on her collar for assistance but Gelert even with a hand on his collar will try to jump the last step or 2 so making sure he doesn't lift is important.  Gwynedd has misjudged and hurt front or back paw, will hold it up and limp for a while and once I was worried about a sprain or worse, but the next time I saw her she was moving like before.

I'd picked up this for my two old boys - one grudgingly crossed it while the other still tried to jump over it

But there are different sizes, variations, price levels available at pet stores and online if you want to look into one. 

Edited 20 hours ago by cksurfdude

[sirchunksalot]

4 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

Large bearded men golfing .. and then presumably harassing the bartender at The 19th

Enjoy the day gents!!

 

So sorry to see this. Hate hate hate when you see your fur baby hurt and they can't tell you what's wrong... Hopefully it's just something minor that will clear out quickly!

 

I'd picked up this for my two old boys - one grudgingly crossed it while the other still tried to jump over it

But there are different sizes, variations, price levels available at pet stores and online if you want to look into one. 

That's a pretty good idea! We have a set of stairs, but they don't like it so a ramp might be a good idea. Thanks Chuck!

[IndyBonzo]

Good morning Spies!

have fun @Erin B and @Josh Parker!

Hope your babe recovers quickly Jason @sirchunksalot.

Not too many crazy stories from yesterday from FABWIFE’s conscious sedation, at least in comparison to prior events.  But one story to tell.  Nobody in here has met her, so trust me when I say that she is really a ton of fun, but proper in public as you would expect from the child of an upjumped brilliant Appalachian mother and multilingual former spook/lawyer father, doubly so because she was raised in The South near Arlington, VA.

While still loopy FABWIFE wanted to go to the Asian buffet.  She ate well, and I managed to keep her upright despite some wobbles.  The funny part was her suggestion to go grab an ice cream bar after the main course.  Necessary background:  FABWIFE usually prefers salty to sweet, unlike her husband.  Also, the ice cream is included in the all-you-can-eat everywhere buffet.  But she atypically took an ice cream bar, then with the least sneaky sneak you can imagine, she slid a second ice cream bar into her purse, and whispered to me, “Ok, now let’s get the f*** out of here.”   I started laughing.  “We still need to pay for our lunch.”  “Oh s***,” she said, “Do you think they saw me?”  “No, Dear.”

Had a blast playing Payne’s Valley on the garage sim last night with a neighbor.  Last part of the sim reorganization will be tomorrow and then I will post a pic.  It’s still a functioning garage and golf club workshop, but I think it looks pretty good!

No golf today but 18 holes tomorrow!

Fairways and greens all weekend Spies!

[Josh Parker]

About to get the day started.  Checked in and about to go warm up. @Erin B

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning (well, afternoon ) spies and happy Saturday. 

Going to go to an apple orchard with the family this afternoon and then hoping to sneak out on the golf course this evening before it gets dark. Itching to get back out with the GT woods!

[jbern]

Good afternoon! Finally sitting down for a moment and I’m about to turn on the Tigers VS Gaurdians game! I got heckled quite a bit at my kids’ activities for wearing my guardians gear in tiger territory, but I can handle it. Especially if Cleveland wins!

Have a good day everyone!

[RichL85]

Good morning all. 

Wishing for recovery for your Priya @sirchunksalot. 

Coffee is helping to wake me up while I wait on the oven to heat up to get breakfast really started. Going to be a busy weekend of cleaning/decluttering this time. My wife is off for the weekend so we can actually get together and do this without wondering whether the other actually needs something or not. Eventually we will have to deal with the stuff in her father's room, but for right now, we have the rest of the house to go through. It's impressive when you take a minute to look around and realize the amount of stuff that has accumulated, and also a little sad to realize how much of it was realistically unnecessary. 

It's been a challenge getting a good night's sleep recently so the coffee is definitely a necessity in the morning. Between the two kittens and the diabetic dog, I'm up probably 3 or 4 times a night for various reasons. My wife even commented on the grey hair, as if I didn't know that I had it already.