The Good Morning Thread

[Jim Shaw]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Good Morning all!

today is my Father-in-laws for 65th birthday so we’re going to have some family over for dinner. 
 

I volunteered to make braised short ribs and risotto so my afternoon will be a little busy!

But, I’ve only got 8 more boards of drywall to get out of the garage and then I can reopen my practice area, so I’m looking forward to getting some swings in tomorrow. 
 

Hope you all have a great day!

talented young man you are... cook, golfer and fix it guy... I say combine the birthday with some labour and ask your father in law to help you hang the drywall... have a great day, sounds like it will be productive...

[Shrek74]

Good morning, and happy Saturday, all you Spies out there!

Mild morning, but with lots of sun at the moment. The next 5 days are going to be pretty nice with highs in the mid to upper 50's with sun. Oh, how I've missed the sun the last few months or so. That was one of the best things about living in AZ - sun virtually every day of the year. It's amazing how I got used to it and how it affects our moods when we don't have it regularly.

Trying to drum up the energy to go to the gym and then build up the new hitting net. It's one of those cause and effect issues. Low energy/desire to work out, but working out gives energy back, and it snowballs the more often you do it. But you need that energy to get started. Ugh! I need to find some non-caffeinated, low sugar, energy food/drink to help with this.

Anyway, have a great day one and all!



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[Rob Person]

3 hours ago, taylorjonasher said:

My wife has one as she is the cheer coach at the high school and sits in lot of bleachers. I was looking at picking a couple of new ones up this year. Where did you get yours / what kind are they?

 

This one here. got them on clearance for 20 bucks each a few years ago. Only difference was ours can fit a 2" cushion under the canvas part of the seat for extra padding.

[Byrnzee]

Good morning spies!

Looking forward to a very relaxing Saturday. No real plans on deck, but might try to hit some balls if I can sneak off to the sim tonight (my wife has a girls' dinner that I wasn't invited to... their loss!)

Hoping to catch some of the golf on TV as well. Already had a couple cups of coffee but tempted to have some more.

Going to be living vicariously through any Spies lucky enough to get out on the course today.

Have a great Saturday!

[Jim Shaw]

Good morning all..

I am heading to the range today with some trepidation, after a 6 week break we are starting back with my 9 year old grandson with the 4th session of his lessons, that should be easy as he knows the drill.

My 7 year old grandson has shown some interest so we are going to piggyback him for his 1st. lesson right after the 9 year old, that should be interesting as he is the "Dennis the Menace" of our wolf pack.

And my 12 year old granddaughter has decided she likes our golf course better than the one we had her membership with that was 4 blocks from her house, so she is going to come and hit balls..

Talk about herding cats... my wife has graciously agreed to come and help so that will be easier, I'm sure it will be fine but a Jack Daniels may be on the menu when the dust settles.

Have a great day everyone...

 

Good morning all, well it has taken me overnight to be able to "come out of the ether" from yesterday.

There were way too many things going on at the range for any real productive lessons, then the plan to go swimming after the lesson got scrapped and the boys decided they wanted to go to the Arcade. 

Not a problem but the drive was too long etc. etc. so there was, let's say, some unrest lol...

Anyway we made it through the 1st. Saturday and have booked next Saturday so will critique, and come up with a better game plan for next saturday..

We are supposed to be hiking the "East Sooke Trail" today, part of the "West Coast trail" for you hiking enthusiasts so that should be fun and beautiful, so far the weather looks amiable so we will see.

Have a good day everyone...

 

Edited February 4 by Jim Shaw

[Jim Shaw]

On 2/2/2024 at 8:00 AM, Josh Parker said:

Yes sir.  Enjoying every second.  

Hey Josh, this is a bit off topic but wondering how your deck project is coming along?

[Wib081]

54 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

Good morning spies! Getting ready to head back to the waterpark for some more fun!

When my boys were little we would go to the Great Wolf in Sandusky, OH. I was at USCG Station Marblehead at the time and it was about at 10 min drive from the house, but they loved it! Staying in the big hotel and the waterpark was so much fun for them. Wish they were that small again. Hope you guys have a blast there. 

[Wib081]

Good morning spies! Don’t have much in the agenda today so I might take 2 or 3 of my hooligan boys and checkout the play it again sports for anything good. I have 1 lefty and they usually have some decent prices for him. Good luck to all that get out today!

[Cfhandyman]

1 hour ago, EasyPutter said:

Good morning MGSpies from a drier still cold but not snowy WNY on this Saturday in February  second coffee is done and looking forward to what the weekend will provide in the time available. 

Yesterday after work went to the Western NY National Cemetery meeting Veteran friends to visit grave markers and thank those who passed on before us for their service - using ghost coins placed on the headstone during the moment spent with their spirit - coins flipped over for each next marker and predecessor - coins kept to pass to any Veteran met who is having a hard time, to pass on with the spirits that have touched and become part of the coin to symbolize the Veteran struggling is not alone.  We shared stories of how such acts have changed a Veterans life, my Veteran friends also work for Veterans as do I.

We might actually see the sun this weekend  and it's trying to break through clouds already!  Hope golf is a part of your day 

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@EasyPutter thank you and well done. Hats off to you and all other veterans. You don’t get nearly enough respect you should get and deserve.  

[Josh Parker]

7 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

Hey Josh, this is a bit off topic but wondering how your deck project is coming along?

Completed. 

[Jim Shaw]

5 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Completed. 

wow!! great work, thanks for the pics... 

[William P]

Good morning all and happy Saturday! Well, the boss didn't let me go out and play after all yesterday, so I definitely feel a range session coming on this afternoon.

Thank you for your support of veterans @EasyPutter!

Everyone have a great day and enjoy your chosen activities!

[rkj427]

15 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Completed. 

Looks great Josh, and a pretty cool idea of having the netting angled to return balls to the lower level. 

Edited February 3 by rkj427

[Wib081]

17 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Completed. 

Yup, that’s pretty sweet right there!

[Josh Parker]

48 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

Good morning all..

I am heading to the range today with some trepidation, after a 6 week break we are starting back with my 9 year old grandson with the 4th session of his lessons, that should be easy as he knows the drill.

My 7 year old grandson has shown some interest so we are going to piggyback him for his 1st. lesson right after the 9 year old, that should be interesting as he is the "Dennis the Menace" of our wolf pack.

And my 12 year old granddaughter has decided she likes our golf course better than the one we had her membership with that was 4 blocks from her house, so she is going to come and hit balls..

Talk about herding cats... my wife has graciously agreed to come and help so that will be easier, I'm sure it will be fine but a Jack Daniels may be on the menu when the dust settles.

Have a great day everyone...

Sounds like a great day!

[Golfspy_CG2]

Good Afternoon.   Still recovering a bit from nearly 70 driver shots yesterday in 40 degree weather.   Boy the things we do with the excitement of new clubs

[cnosil]

Still in the hospital; probably until Monday.   I’ve progressed to clear diet today for lunch…woohoo.   Doing pretty well,  still hurting and ready to go home

[TylorJudd]

4 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Still in the hospital; probably until Monday.   I’ve progressed to clear diet today for lunch…woohoo.   Doing pretty well,  still hurting and ready to go home

Hope you feel better!

[Rob Person]

26 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Still in the hospital; probably until Monday.   I’ve progressed to clear diet today for lunch…woohoo.   Doing pretty well,  still hurting and ready to go home

Thanks for the update! Glad you are progressing thru recovery!

[ZoonORama]

Good afternoon spies!

Happy Saturday. Sunny here today and for the next several days. Hoping to get out and hit some later.

The Odyssey AI-ONE putter final reviews are being posted. I just finished mine this morning 

If you have time, please give it a read and let me know what you think. It really was an incredibly eye opening experience for me.

Today is National Play Outside Day - so…. go play outside (and bring yer  sticks) 

Have a great weekend all!

Cheers! 

 

[Kenny B]

38 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Still in the hospital; probably until Monday.   I’ve progressed to clear diet today for lunch…woohoo.   Doing pretty well,  still hurting and ready to go home

Glad you are doing well.  You said it... you are doing well when you are ready to go home, but still hurt.  Take it easy.

[Kenny B]

4 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Good Morning everyone!  Up early to hit the course again today.  Only played nine holes yesterday; still too cold and wet for me... parred the first two holes and the last two holes with bogeys in-between.  Very foggy and the wet fairways mean the ball doesn't fly very far and doesn't roll either.  A bad combination for me.  It's a struggle just to get short of the green with a chance for par.  

Will see what today brings!!  Best wishes for a great Saturday and hope you can play.

Well, it's still morning and I'm home.  We played 9 holes again today; the back nine is still too wet IMO to play but people are playing it.  I'm waiting for it to dry up a little more.  Had one more par than yesterday and my first birdie of the year... woo hoo!!

Watching a little Pebble Beach golf and making skillet baked spaghetti for dinner.

[Big moose]

Good afternoon all, little late with the post actually slept till 8:00 this morning than I wanted to get all my stuff done. Weather looks fantastic for the next few days my last thing to do today is take down the outside Christmas lights as soon as my wife gets home from lunch with her friends, she won't let me get on a ladder unless she is there. Have a wonderful day all and if golf is in your plans hit'm well. 

[William P]

53 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Still in the hospital; probably until Monday.   I’ve progressed to clear diet today for lunch…woohoo.   Doing pretty well,  still hurting and ready to go home

Glad to hear you are recovering well and have Monday and going home to look forward to.

[jbern]

3 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

Completed. 

That looks awesome @Josh Parker! How’s everything working out with it so far?

[chisag]

... Many if you probably know this, but when I did a tour of the Ashworth plant with John Ashworth, he gave me a tip about clothing. It was more important with cotton but still holds true for todays polyester and blends. Always turn your shirts/pants/shorts inside out before putting them in the dryer. We all have had clothes that look worn, especially our favorites that we wear often. Turning them inside out the rubbing together of material in the dryer wears the inside of the shirt, not the outside and they will last much longer.  

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Well… it is no longer morning my friends.. So good afternoon. Mother Nature hammered us hard on the work location near the Texas-Mexican border. The thunder, lightning, wind, and rain made my attempts of getting the attention of the work crew by my fist shaking and yelling, look dang feeble. Got soaked and blown around a bit, but got everything secured. 
  Hard storms also back in the realm of the  tiara wearing totalitarian. The home course is closed due to the storms so I didn’t miss out on an opportunity to play around. 
  Speaking of the family’s CEO/CFO… She has informed me that my desire to continue to stay on this side of grass has been a tad bit expensive and that we need to enhance revenue. I told her that my salary is locked until June and that she just needs to announce to her clients that…..

Needless to say; after making that suggestion, I should probably hang out here on the border in the Cartel sanctuary for another day or two before heading home… This should give her high highness of threats and promised violence,  time to regain her composure. 
  Enjoy whatever the weekend brings your way my friendA. 

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, jbern said:

That looks awesome @Josh Parker! How’s everything working out with it so far?

It's working great!  I want to get a impact screen because the target and net destroy golf balls.  

The setup itself is great and my son and wife are loving it as well.  

[Jmikecpa]

Was up early this morning and saw my son off for his wrestling tournament. Had a coffee and hung out with the dog until it was time to leave for the tournament. Watched my son battle for two matches and ultimately watched him lose his final high school wrestling match 2-1. Nothing prepares you in life to watch lasts for your kids. Neither my son nor I are emotional but this is the second time in 6 months that we shared tears. Last football game he asked if I would just come sit with him on the bench after his game and just be there. Today he just wanted a hug and someone to be there while he let his emotions out. Hard to play sports for your entire life and hit the end. I did it later than him with football but understand the feelings. Also hard as a parent to go through lasts. I was his coach for all the firsts and fortunate to be just a parent for the lasts but damn it is hard. Today was a roller coaster of emotion for me and my wife as well. 

[Kenny B]

2 hours ago, chisag said:

... Many if you probably know this, but when I did a tour of the Ashworth plant with John Ashworth, he gave me a tip about clothing. It was more important with cotton but still holds true for todays polyester and blends. Always turn your shirts/pants/shorts inside out before putting them in the dryer. We all have had clothes that look worn, especially our favorites that we wear often. Turning them inside out the rubbing together of material in the dryer wears the inside of the shirt, not the outside and they will last much longer.  

I have found that it's not an issue when you outgrow shirts before they look worn.