The Good Morning Thread

[Jim Shaw]

Good morning everyone, have a great weekend...

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Good morning, all,

Sales meetings are done. I'm home for the weekend. Day one and two went well during meetings. My presentation went well, and I am already over my sales goal for the year by 24% and I still have more to come. What's my reward? They gave me a new territory and my boss took my old one. Kinda pissed but it wasn't his decision either. But I pretty much now have the entire east coast from Main to Florida. The former Sales manager that had the east coast is retiring. I'm from the east coast. The big customers play golf, and the former sales manager doesn't play golf. Makes sense but I'm starting over so to speak, and I have 2-1/2 months before he retires to get to know his customer base. 

Bright side more courses to play more states to see. 

 

[cnosil]

3 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

... sheesh the things I have to do to keep my marriage going and my honey happy..... 

Its all about sacrifices;  hopefully going out to drink a beer isn't too much for you

 

[skraeling]

welp had to head in to work this fine ok semi fine ok actually pretty cold rainy morning.

suppose thats fine as well who wants to golf in this s***?  Not I. 

Besides... the OT pays for a few rounds too amiright?

[Big moose]

Good afternoon since I am late with this post. Very soggy day in western pa. I am so glad I didn't get in that scramble they are having today. First year I played in it, rain all day. Last year 50 degrees and windy. If they don't move it to another month I probably won't get in again. Hopefully your weather is better than mine. Next 4 days don't look good, the next time I will play is going to be Thursday in Augusta. Have fun all. 

[Big moose]

2 minutes ago, skraeling said:

welp had to head in to work this fine ok semi fine ok actually pretty cold rainy morning.

suppose thats fine as well who wants to golf in this s***?  Not I. 

Besides... the OT pays for a few rounds too amiright?

They don't pay me enough to play in the rain, oh wait I have to pay them. Well That sucks. 

[chisag]

19 minutes ago, Big moose said:

They don't pay me enough to play in the rain, oh wait I have to pay them. Well That sucks. 

 

... I know not of what you speak with this mythical water from the sky phenomenon. 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

14 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... I know not of what you speak with this mythical water from the sky phenomenon. 

Yeppers…. Seems  like 5 or 6 days of the 7 days of rain that we usually get annually has been misplaced…. It is a tad dry around here even for us. Causing some course changes. 

[cksurfdude]

5 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

My presentation went well, and I am already over my sales goal for the year by 24% and I still have more to come. What's my reward? They gave me a new territory and my boss took my old one.

Wow you do your job well, and what do you get ..... more work.... Ha well Congratulations!! tho if this is considered a promotion..?

And if you find yourself in the NY Metro area with extra time lemme know!

[Tom the Golf Nut]

27 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

Wow you do your job well, and what do you get ..... more work.... Ha well Congratulations!! tho if this is considered a promotion..?

And if you find yourself in the NY Metro area with extra time lemme know!

You got it. Long Island is in my territory. Not to mention my old stomping grounds. You are one of my customers, right?  

[skraeling]

2 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

You got it. Long Island is in my territory. Not to mention my old stomping grounds. You are one of my customers, right?  

We are losing a person from my group and there is some hemming and hawing on getting a replacement.  Flat out told a coworker im quitting if we dont.  Stretched thin already.

 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

1 minute ago, skraeling said:

We are losing a person from my group and there is some hemming and hawing on getting a replacement.  Flat out told a coworker im quitting if we dont.  Stretched thin already.

 

We had 10 guys covering North America we are down to 4. Part of me wants to move on but I only have a few more years left before retirement. I also get to play a lot of golf so it's a tough decision. Let's just say I'm keeping my eyes open. 

[Josh Parker]

Good Sunday morning!  Up way to early but the little one decided to wake up so she's now in my spot in bed, back asleep and I'm up drinking coffee. 

Looking forward to smoking a beer can chicken and hopefully hitting the course this afternoon. 

Enjoy the day!

[BallsLeon]

59 minutes ago, jdparker said:

Looking forward to smoking a beer can chicken and hopefully hitting the course this afternoon. 

Awesome! One of my faves to smoke, that or a spatchcocked whole chicken.

Getting up early to feed the animals, and get ready to head out to play. About a 40min drive up north to WinterStone Golf Course. Have only played this course once, back in early June, it seemed nice but it kicked my butt. Looking for some redemption today.

48° outside currently, but should get up to low 50°s, will have to layer up. Got my red rooster rain gloves yesterday so maybe those will come in handy today!

Have a great Sunday everyone! ️

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning spies!

It's a cloudy, cool morning and I'm just enjoying a cup of Joe while relaxing with the animals. I'm planning on getting out with the wife later to grocery shop and see how I'm holding up before having to go back to work tomorrow.

I hope y'all have a good Sunday!

[Preeway]

Good morning everyone. Up too early for a weekend but I have another loop in a couple hours so early rise it is. Coffee is ready and about to get in the car. Gonna be another great day. 
 

@jdparker Post pics of your cook. My parents are in town from OR so I smoked some tomahawk ribeyes and whipped up some chimmichurri sauce. 

Going to throw a couple Picanha steaks on the smoker tonight. Will share pics of those as well. Hope this gets everyone taste buds fired up this morning!!

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on a cool, damp Michigan morning. Currently mid 40's going to low 50's with a steady wind from the northwest, gusting to about 25mph. Tee time is for noon, and currently working on some computer work which needs to be completed by midnight to meet customer timing requirements.Hope that your day is the best it can be, and that some golf or fun activity is part of your plans.

[Josh Parker]

@Preeway absolutely!  Those ribeyes!  Killer meal right there. 

[sirchunksalot]

11 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Good morning everyone. Up too early for a weekend but I have another loop in a couple hours so early rise it is. Coffee is ready and about to get in the car. Gonna be another great day. 
 

@jdparker Post pics of your cook. My parents are in town from OR so I smoked some tomahawk ribeyes and whipped up some chimmichurri sauce. 

Going to throw a couple Picanha steaks on the smoker tonight. Will share pics of those as well. Hope this gets everyone taste buds fired up this morning!!

I wasn't hungry until I looked at your post, there's nothing better than some smoked ribeye. Those look amazing!

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

Happy Sunday. Enjoying my cuppa on a rainy morning in Central NY. I’m grateful to be on the other side of COVID with on minor symptoms. Excited Getting to get back to running and golf again. 
If football is going to be part of your day, I hope your teams play well. Well, except for Cleveland. Go Niners!

Wishing all a wonderful day!

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Sunday my fellow spies , or as I call it Subday.. A day to do or finish what didn’t get done during the week…. 
    Yesterday’s play away from home was meh…. Playing without the wedges did not overly help or hurt. 
    @jdparker  remember that little ones rule. Just practicing for when they expand their empires as adults. Just continue to raise her to be a benevolent ruler.
      Speaking of rulers, my lady of the land was slightly distraught when I  returned to the realm headquarters. Seems the “ Her High Highness “ of the next kingdom over has had another consort bail and seek safety in exile. This one in the foreign land of Nebraska. I told my SHE being, that I was not surprised. That as long as that, lady leader in the next land over held so many intolerable ideas and proclaimed such offensive edicts as 

Then she will be a ruler without subjects or consort. 
   I am taking the inverse of the tactic of the fleeing consort and retrieving the wedges from solitary confinement. I am going to take my nemesis to the course today and fearlessly use the wedge(s) if and when the need arises. 
    First, I will make sure my throne holder is feeling better about the situation that the poor decision making Big Boss of the next door territory has caused herself… I always try to remember that even in my subjugated state, that life is better, much much better with a ruler/ wife that is calm, secure, and balanced… Balanced is very important. 

May Sunday…errrr Subday be all you need it to be my spies. 

[Shapotomous]

Good morning everyone from OC, MD where the rain has moved out but it is about 50* and 20mph winds.  We play inland a couple miles so we hope the wind isnt as bad over there for our 12 tee time at War Admiral.  

Have a great day!

[JFish350]

Good Morning Folks

 

It's been a minute, This football season is kicking the old right into me. I am counting down the days/games left I have to take a break from it. That will be short lived as there is a good chance I'll be voted in as President of our association. Good thing is it's only a year long term and then one as past Prez. 

Up earlier than I wanted as my daughter had her fall lacrosse "play Day" today. It's her first game situation since ACL injury/tear Sept 22'.  I thought it was 8:30 her time which makes it 6:30 my time. I was only off an hour. It's good cuz I have a chance to get some important reading done here on MGS. 

Hope everyone is doing good, Have a great Sunday. 

 

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[Kenny B]

Good Morning Everyone!!  Hope y'all have a great Sunday and hopeful can play golf today!  I can tell you that it wasn't golf yesterday after pruning shrubs on Friday!!  Don't do that!  Shot 85... ugh!  Still a beautiful day; currently 55º headed to 76º.  I feel a little better this morning.

After golf yesterday we moved patio furniture around to the driveway and our street had a "block party" that involved 3 blocks.  Our street is shaped like an "L" and our house is on the outside corner of the dogleg.  Since we have no street parking, our driveway is extra long so the food was in our driveway and people spilled out into the street.  This was our first gathering of the neighborhood and we had 3 houses that are newbies, so it was also a welcoming.  Lots of fun!!  Next spring we will have the neighbors at the end of the block bring their guitars and banjos.  

[Josh Parker]

@Dead Solid Bogey oh she definitely knows she's the ruler. Youngest in the house and youngest grandchild so she is full of sass.  

@Preeway here is a before pic. Beercan chicken and my boudin roll I make.  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all from the whitetail woods. Have seen 4 bucks so far, but none in shooting range. One was a potential shooter and the other three were smaller. Here’s to hoping they keep moving and something crosses my path!

[JFish350]

32 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

Good morning all from the whitetail woods. Have seen 4 bucks so far, but none in shooting range. One was a potential shooter and the other three were smaller. Here’s to hoping they keep moving and something crosses my path!

Bow season correct? Oh How I miss those beautiful fall days in the woods.  

[Tom the Golf Nut]

3 hours ago, Preeway said:

Good morning everyone. Up too early for a weekend but I have another loop in a couple hours so early rise it is. Coffee is ready and about to get in the car. Gonna be another great day. 
 

@jdparker Post pics of your cook. My parents are in town from OR so I smoked some tomahawk ribeyes and whipped up some chimmichurri sauce. 

Going to throw a couple Picanha steaks on the smoker tonight. Will share pics of those as well. Hope this gets everyone taste buds fired up this morning!!

Just plain cruel.... As I sit here eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

The positive is, that is what I eat before my round of golf. 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Morning all. Got fogged out again so hit the range. Did lots with my daughter yesterday and preschool pumpkin patch fundraiser today. Have a great day all!

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Still morning so I'll squeak this in.

Changing my golf habits as fall weather is here. 7am is getting colder, damper, and moving my tee time out I get caught up with carts being allowed out on the course (8am is cart time). Sunday afternoons the course is quite empty. So, I'm making the change to 2:00 tee times. I'll see how that goes for now.