The Good Morning Thread

[BKervin]

42 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

Good FRIDAY Morning Spies, 

Cloudy & 58 degree Central Florida morning.  Will we ever see the sun this Winter?? On second cup of espresso!

No golf today, Ranger duties and last work day for the week.  Wife & I going on a week long Caribbean Cruise tomorrow, hopefully seeing sun  & adult beverages LOL.  Much needed relaxation. Although 7 other family members will be joining us. Taking a week off from golf, work and relaxing drinking Pina Cola's, getting caught in the rain LOL. 

Have a Great Day Everyone! Stay Warm! 

Enjoy your trip!

[EasyPutter]

3 hours ago, BKervin said:

How much snow at your house @EasyPutter?  I saw West Seneca had over 75" so far this week.

Stay warm up there - I'll try to send you the sun!

Easily 75" in 3 separate lake effect snow storms, had 3 major shovelings out since Monday this week.  Looking forward to Monday when forecast says temps going above freezing until next Friday, but before then the Arctic cold will spend the weekend here with highs about 20 and single to negative digits for lows.

Sun is good!  See if you and hubs can make the Kingsmill meetup May 30 - June 2, that would be a great adventure and you wouldn't be the only golfing couple with Kenny and Martha already committed to the weekend  (rendition of @Yellow Ball)

Edited January 19 by EasyPutter
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[SliceBoss]

7 minutes ago, taylorjonasher said:

Layers. I normally wear a thermal henley (waffle shirt) under a polo, and then a quarter zip or a hoodie on top. If it's going to be breezy I'd recommend your outer layer be wind resistant. I have a pair of cold weather running tights that I put on under my golf pants and also make sure to wear a pair of good socks. Cold feet make everything else miserable. A stocking cap is also a must. I have a pair of FJ cold weather gloves, but I lose most of my feel with them on so I normally just put them on between shots. Honestly, any pair of gloves to keep your hands warm between shots will be great. Also play an extra club or two up as your distance will be affected by 1) the higher air density, 2) loss of elasticity in your equipment, and 3) the extra layers restricting your swing. I'd also plan for a few extra shooters of your favorite spirit. BTW, I look exactly like this picture with my running tights on. 

Should I have laughed as loud as I did at that picture??!!  Thank you for the tips...  Great advice and needed advice.  Not being a seasoned golfer, the tips about distance were appreciated!

[BKervin]

25 minutes ago, bens197 said:

Hi from WNY...no laughs

4" here in Rochester.  Nice light fluffy lake effect...good for the skiers who haven't had much of a season so far.

I've finally mustered the courage to sell my Mizuno 223's...they'll be hitting the bay today so that's my daily project among other things.  

Saw you guys had a plane slide off the runway due to the ice and snow yesterday.  Be careful on the roads!

[BKervin]

24 minutes ago, SliceBoss said:

Good morning and Happy Friday!!

High-Handies golf tourney tomorrow here in Central Florida.  Teeing off in likely sub 40° temps.  Don’t hesitate to share any tips to minimize the cold weather impact!  Never played this cold.

 

And… Go Bills  
 

#floridalife

#frozeniguanas

#brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

 

Lots of layers!

[tdroma98]

1 hour ago, JohnSmalls said:

Top of the morning fellas!  It's Friday thennnnnn!

 

GREAT Video @JohnSmalls!!  The way to start a FRIDAY!! 

@Golfspy_CG2 the new Ping G430 Max 10k driver is Sweet.  We received one at the club I work at, good looking driver! 

Congrats on 6 months @Josh Parker!! 

[William P]

Good morning spies and TGIF. Well back into the colder weather for the weekend so no outdoor golf activities...  Annual visit with the Dr this morning to make sure ticker is working properly and as usual SWMBO is taking bets on whether or not they can find it... Of course it would not be Friday without a trip to the local cafe for the best breakfast in town and then on to assigned indoor activities.

Hope everyone has a great Friday and that golf is in the cards for you.

[William P]

3 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

I just realized that I have been a member on here for 6 months as of today.  Also 6 points away from the next ranking and have really enjoyed being a part of this community!  

The culture that MGS has is different than just about every other social media outlet out there.  It's filled with positivity and for the most part everyone gets along.  I have swapped golf equipment with members from all over and been given the opportunity to be a part of testing.  Been able to learn some new things and gotten advice on others.  

So for @Getoffmylawn and @Lacassem, yes, the good morning thread is grand and the coffee is usually good!   Oh, and most days the weather could be better.

 

Congratulations on the 6 month milestone!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all and Happy Friday! Should be done with work around 3:30 today, then we are heading north to my in-laws cabin for the weekend. My MIL is officially in her first day of retirement today, and her birthday is this coming Tuesday, so we are going to celebrate both of those things this weekend. 

Badger hoops tonight with a HUGE game against Indiana coming off a road loss to Penn State (classic trap game and they never play well there). Need to get a win to bounce back and not slip too far in both the Big Ten standings and national poll.

Packers football on Saturday night, and I am having trouble containing my excitement. Bottom line, 49ers have a more talented team and they are the #1 seed for a reason. I do believe the Pack has a shot at another upset IF the defense can pressure Purdy consistently enough to force some mistakes. They are playing their best football at the right time of the year which makes anything possible. Just hoping to see a good game and win or lose, this season for Green Bay has gone very well.

Also will be pulling strongly for Detroit against TB because if the Pack gets knocked out, I would LOVE to see the Lions claim a Super Bowl title. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[TSauer]

It's finally Friday! Currently a warm 8* here with wind chills making it feel like -15*. Could really use some global warming right about now.

Big cup of hot chocolate to get the day going. I know, I know, it's not coffee... please don't come at me with your pitchforks.

Hope everyone has a great Friday! Cheers!

[ILMgolfnut]

Good morning, Spies! Bright blue skies and warmer at the Casa this morning, but it won't last long. Down into the teens tomorrow night and a miniscule chance of snow Sunday (it never snows here). However I might be able to get out and hit some balls this afternoon.

I just sent my payment to Scotland to join Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club. After golfing for 45 years, I'm finally in a club -- 3700 miles away.

The girlfriend's birthday is Sunday, but I have to leave Sunday for another work trip, so we're celebrating it tomorrow. Least I can do for her for putting up with me -- and offering to buy my garage sim setup.

[tdroma98]

20 minutes ago, BKervin said:

Enjoy your trip!

Thank you @BKervin and welcome Back! 

[rkj427]

1 hour ago, tdroma98 said:

Good FRIDAY Morning Spies, 

Cloudy & 58 degree Central Florida morning.  Will we ever see the sun this Winter?? On second cup of espresso!

No golf today, Ranger duties and last work day for the week.  Wife & I going on a week long Caribbean Cruise tomorrow, hopefully seeing sun  & adult beverages LOL.  Much needed relaxation. Although 7 other family members will be joining us. Taking a week off from golf, work and relaxing drinking Pina Cola's, getting caught in the rain LOL. 

Have a Great Day Everyone! Stay Warm! 

Safe travels, have fun and take some pictures to share here as well! 

[Cfhandyman]

18 minutes ago, SliceBoss said:

Should I have laughed as loud as I did at that picture??!!  Thank you for the tips...  Great advice and needed advice.  Not being a seasoned golfer, the tips about distance were appreciated!

Don’t forget the hot “flavored” coffee in a thermos. 

[BKervin]

Good Morning Spies 

Headed out for a round at noon at Litchfield CC.  It's supposed to get up around 60 today.  

I'm not complaining when I know what's going on for many of you Spies - that's why I run away to Pawleys Island for the winters.  Being semi-retired is terrific!

Stay safe and warm!  Hit 'em if you can

[SliceBoss]

3 minutes ago, Cfhandyman said:

Don’t forget the hot “flavored” coffee in a thermos. 

This might just have to happen.  Wonder what Woodford and black coffee tastes like....  might have to find out!

[cksurfdude]

Oops forgot to add in earlier -

@berkeleybob Congrats! on the anniversary and yes Santorini is a very unique and wonderful spot .. my wife and I were there as a part of our honeymoon trip.

But wanted to suggest to check out Croatia .. a few people my wife and I know have traveled there in the past few years and they've all really loved it!

...

PS: weather update - some of those stupid little white flakey things falling from the sky again around here (tho still nothing to compare with that WNY Lake Effect!).

[StrokerAce]

It's the preekend !!! hope everyone is staying warm and toasty. 

youngest is taking his second crack at his driving test on Saturday morning; really hope he passes this time since I'm getting tired of being his personal driver. 

should be some good playoff football games on as well as the Amex. 

believe it or not we are only 60(!!) days away from spring. 

woohoo!!

[ILMgolfnut]

6 minutes ago, BKervin said:

Headed out for a round at noon at Litchfield CC. 

I know where that is! I really should go visit my son more, and take my clubs. He's not a golfer, although I paid for him to take lessons as a teenager; he has bad feet and the walking part of golf is more than he can handle. But with all the courses on the Strand...

[StrokerAce]

3 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

But wanted to suggest to check out Croatia .. a few people my wife and I know have traveled there in the past few years and they've all really loved it!

 

Great call on that Chuck!

Don't overlook Albania either... https://www.going.com/guides/albania-balkan-nation-best-beaches-in-europe?lid=t7qvjmx8pr10&ad-unit=none

[jbern]

Good morning! A little more snow in the forecast here today with a high of 20*. No golf for me today except maybe some putting practice around the house. Work has been a typical Friday where I've been getting lots of questions that have been pushed off until the last minute. Anyway, I've got an extra cup of coffee brewing and should be good to go. Tomorrow is the first day of indoor soccer for my daughter.

Have a good day everyone!

@berkeleybob, Happy Anniversary!

@Josh Parker, congrats on 6 months on the forum. I think my one year is coming up pretty soon!

@CFreddie, Bummer you can't get out to hit the new driver. Do you have a post somewhere of what spec you ended up getting?

[BKervin]

2 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

I know where that is! I really should go visit my son more, and take my clubs. He's not a golfer, although I paid for him to take lessons as a teenager; he has bad feet and the walking part of golf is more than he can handle. But with all the courses on the Strand...

If you come down between January 1 and April 30, message me and we can set up tee time!

[Cfhandyman]

35 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

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asily 75" in 3 separate lake effect snow storms, had 3 major shovelings out since Monday this week.  Looking forward to Monday when forecast says temps going above freezing until next Friday, but before then the Arctic cold will spend the weekend here with highs about 20 and single to negative digits for lows.

Sun is good!  See of you and hubs can make the Kingsmill meetup May 30 - June 2, that would be a great adventure and you wouldn't be the only golfing couple with Kenny and Martha already committed to the weekend  (rendition of @Yellow Ball)

Wow, that’s impressive and some serious shovelling. The new secret weapon of the Bills mafia?  Go Bills 

[ILMgolfnut]

1 minute ago, BKervin said:

If you come down between January 1 and April 30, message me and we can set up tee time!

That is a definite possibility! My son's stepfather used to live by True Blue. I don't think I'm up for fullblown Mike Strantz, and with so many other choices, why put myself through it?

[BKervin]

1 minute ago, ILMgolfnut said:

That is a definite possibility! My son's stepfather used to live by True Blue. I don't think I'm up for fullblown Mike Strantz, and with so many other choices, why put myself through it?

We stay at True Blue!  They run specials in January and we will be golfing here Tuesday - $69 a piece including cart

[BKervin]

7 minutes ago, Cfhandyman said:

Wow, that’s impressive and some serious shovelling. The new secret weapon of the Bills mafia?  Go Bills 

The Bills are looking for volunteers to shovel the stadium!

Edited January 19 by BKervin

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! Today is finally a shorts day for the afternoon round. Temps will stay around 75 all afternoon with mild breezes. An excellent day for golf!

Now the trick is to play golf excellently or to at least have fun.

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

Second cuppa going down. Lightly snowing here in CNY. I have a 4 mile run to get in today. My  lovely wife returns from her snowshoeing trip tomorrow. It makes me most happy. 

Happy anniversary @berkeleybob It’s always reassuring when the wife forgets.  My lovely bride taped the final episode of Regis and Kathy Lee over our wedding video. My reaction, “Thank God it wasn’t me!”

Wishing all a wonderful day!

[ILMgolfnut]

Just now, BKervin said:

They run specials in January and we will be golfing here Tuesday - $69 a piece including cart

You might talk me into it. Heck, I've played Royal Dornoch; how bad can TB be? I'm smart enough not to play from the tips anyway. Slope rating at Dornoch is higher than TB from the white tees.

[Big moose]

48 minutes ago, TSauer said:

It's finally Friday! Currently a warm 8* here with wind chills making it feel like -15*. Could really use some global warming right about now.

Big cup of hot chocolate to get the day going. I know, I know, it's not coffee... please don't come at me with your pitchforks.

Hope everyone has a great Friday! Cheers!

Isn't that your wife's coffee cup?