The Good Morning Thread

[jbern]

Good morning! Last night I was woke up by kids at 0100, 0225, 0335 and 0540. Thankfully I have the ability to fall back asleep quickly, but I am dragging today. I have my yeti full of coffee ready to go and support my meetings today. 

I was hoping to get to a golf course today, but it rained a little last night and I think it was enough to keep them closed for the day.

Have a good day everyone!

@Josh Parker - The hot tub looks awesome! It looks like it's going to be a blast for everyone!

@berkeleybob - Congrats on the pup having a negative result!

[ILMgolfnut]

Heads up, Spies! Just heard that AT&T cellphone network is screwed up this morning so if you have them (like me) you may need to resort to WiFi calling if you can. Verizon and T-Mobile less affected.

[Dead Solid Bogey]

On 2/21/2024 at 4:03 AM, Dead Solid Bogey said:

Very early Wednesday morning my spies and the week’s weather just keeps getting better. Today’s high is expected to break 80°. The AAA’s have “ acquired “ the desired tee time and even for us sloooow elderly, we should be done around noon. 
  Yesterday’s round was a mixture of a few highs, more lows, and a majority of meh..when it came to shot outcomes. As a group, after solving all the world’s problems by the third hole, we got deadly serious and talked golf as we played. Three of us were part of the shellacking that was administered to us by the youngsters on Monday, in regards to that beat down, the topic of course yardage came up.  We were pretty evenly divided on what was the better advantage for the elderly elite; placement or total yardage ( e.g. harder hazardous shot or significantly longer shot ). Some of us play in the same tournaments around the state.. One track has NO designated senior tees an adds 818 yards over what we play at our home course. In the past most of us finished middle of the road scoring wise. However we are definitely sliding down the leaderboard as the years go by. Another track is 561 yards longer than our course with horrendous yardage needs in many possible hazard scenarios. Some of us do rather well there and some us are just horrendously hazardous, very few..  meh outcomes. There is a tree infested course way north of us that I no longer play that between the additional yardage and yardage hazard placements; I would have a better outcome playing in an ice hockey league for the elderly and all I know about ice is that it keeps my drinks cold. At the end of the round, we all pretty much decided it was a lot easier to solve the world’s problems than it was to come to any degree of consensus on golf topics. 
    May this half way point of the week bring you all positive outcomes for the day. 
  Happy 3 score, 3 years  plus a day, Birth Anniversary to @EasyPutter and in celebratory honor of  @Josh Parker and family’s new “ Hot Tub “ I decided to make this while preparing my adult “ solid food “ type meal……. 

I made a bacon and egg “ Hot Tub “ for my toast people. 
  The family’s female adult supervisory authority just came into the kitchen and took one look at my creation and shook her head and left… It is going to be a GREAT DAY, I can just feel it. 

YIKES! and double YIKES !!…

APOLOGIES and REVISIONIST TIME: 

I just noticed that I some how managed NOT to upload my version of the “ Bacon and Egg  Hot Tub “ The only picture that made the post was the one that I was trying to replicate. While no longer available… BURP… My version was very much like the picture posted; IF you can imagine my “ toast people “ looking like the mutant offspring of nuclear holocaust survivors. 
 Once again, apologies for intimating a skill level that I obviously do NOT possess. 

 

[buckpillar]

12 hours ago, Jim Shaw said:

that is so funny you should mention "shell wonderful world of golf" Yesterday was a down day for my wife and I, she was reading an article about a Stanley Thompson design golf course in Nova Scotia, I think it was called Highland Links, a course built in 1938... Anyway I heard that George Knudson and Al Balding played the course in a wonderful world of golf series in 1965... so we watched the darn thing, some good golf was played and fun to see some old footage... 

I got my DVR set to record the shows every time they are on the golf channel

[buckpillar]

Morning MGS Nation!

Off to the airport to pick up my daughter coming home from Orlando, starting to rain and expected to have some winds roll in later on. 

Got out yesterday for 9 holes at the CC, I had a good day striking the ball but didn't score well. My strength is around the green but that let me down yesterday, some bad chips.. UGH!!! but my putting was spot on, 4 one putts and and 5 two putts. MY putting is consistently getting even better since the AI came into my hands.

Hope everyone has a great day and Hittem Straight!

[fixyurdivot]

Top of the pot spies!   Enjoying cup number 2 and mostly over the sting of yesterday's collosal crash.  After a clean 38 front, I carded a 47 on the back in men's league .  It all started on #10 when a pulled drive hit a tree about 100 yards out.  Not seeing it, I hit a provisional - a beauty (isn't that always the case?) .  I found ball #1 at the base of the tree on dirt, with an exposed root an inch away, and my swing follow through restricted.  I managed to get it back on the fairway, leaving me about 130 yards. Shorted the approach, shorted the chip and 2-putted for a DB.

I then played hole 11 (#1 handicap) to perfection but missed the 6 foot putt for birdie.  On #12 I crushed the drive, thought it cleard the knoll on the left and would be in position A... only to find it had rolled back down into the waste bunker area and into a small area full of cart tracks/depressions.  That yieled a wayward shot left, nearly OB and blocked by tree branches.  This script continued the rest of the way... pars with DB and one TB bookends .  That was the worst nine I've played in about a years time.

But on a positive note, I installed the new ceiling fan in the living room yesterday afternoon and, having installed the new chandelier in the dining room a few days ago, completed my honey-doo list. However, "my-do" list will likely include some range and pitching practice after I get back from the gym.  

Have a great day whatever you have planned .

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all and happy Thursday. Inching closer and closer to the weekend, and the weather has been absolutely GORGEOUS here the last two days. High of 57 yesterday and 58 today has me feeling golf fever in the worst way. Next weekend Saturday it'll be a high of 58, and I may try to talk SWMBO into letting me take our oldest on a little golf road trip to any of the Wisconsin courses that have opened as there are a handful. 

Looking forward to today's community call as I should be able to make it!

[StrokerAce]

wow - 51 goals in 54 games for Auston Matthews... I don't really watch hockey <even though I'm in the middle of 'Bruins' country> yet even I find this impressive. 

buzzer beaters and upsets galore in college hoops - is February Frenzy > March Madness ? if not, it's close!

Charlie Woods going for the Monday pre-qual (note: did not know they had a pre qual for a qualifier.. wow) - could be fun but kid is going to find out real quick that his last name will only get him so far.

Golf weather returns for us diehards in the NE middle of next week!! Yahoo!! (edit: "golf weather" is when the low is above 32; I've played on frozen ground and almost broke my wrist)

Finally - is this not the best name in pro golf ??? Man I'd love to see him on a leaderboard so the announcers have to keep repeating his name.

[GolfSpy BOS]

Happy Thursday all!

One day closer to the weekend.  For a short workweek this one certainly feels like its dragging!

[Dead Solid Bogey]

39 minutes ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

YIKES! and double YIKES !!…

APOLOGIES and REVISIONIST TIME: 

I just noticed that I some how managed NOT to upload my version of the “ Bacon and Egg  Hot Tub “ The only picture that made the post was the one that I was trying to replicate. While no longer available… BURP… My version was very much like the picture posted; IF you can imagine my “ toast people “ looking like the mutant offspring of nuclear holocaust survivors. 
 Once again, apologies for intimating a skill level that I obviously do NOT possess. 

 

My version of this Bacon salad is on the menu for late lunch… IF I can figure out what and how to make the green part. 

[Shrek74]

Good morning Spies, and happy Thursday!!

Another chilly (albeit not as bad as the last few mornings) but sunny morning. It's supposed to rain today, but that would require a complete change in what I'm seeing out my window. My app says rain will arrive around 3pm today, which is better I suppose to it actually raining all day like originally thought. But then rain on and off Friday and Saturday. Hopefully I can get out and walk one of our courses here on Sunday if it isn't raining then.

Nothing earth shattering to report this morning. Set for a PXG fitting in May and waiting to see if any Club Champion deals come up with that $100 full bag fitting or whatever. It's one of the only other full service options I have reasonably close (within 50 miles) and I don't want to go multiple hours away.

Work is, well work. Retirement is at least still 11 years away if I can make early retirement work, yet I'm already thinking about it. That's not a good thing, I don't think. It is what it is though.

Anyway, everyone have a fantastic Friday Eve!!

[xOldBenKenobiX]

Good morning Friends, I hope everyone is having a great week so far

[Byrnzee]

Good morning spies!

Yesterday reached mid 60s, which is relatively unheard of this time of year in the midwest. Hoping we continue to get good weather so we can potentially get an outdoor tee time one of these weekends!

@berkeleybob glad to hear that the ultrasound was negative. Always scary when you're not sure what's going on with your pup.

Excited for the Community Call today! Hoping work isn't too busy so I can join.

Have a great Thursday!

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! Off to picking in just a few minutes. The season is winding down to the end. So far we have picked close to 4 ton of citrus out of these yards. Not bad for a geriatric crew of about 20 people. We have 4 places left to pick and then we are done for this year. And, it has been a very tasty year. 

Tried something different in the round yesterday. Tried to play smart. Picking my spot to land with more clarity. Choosing to give up distance for accuracy is an odd concept to this grip it and rip it golfer. Worked out though. Posted 4s and 5s on 17 of 18 holes yesterday. 1 seven on a par 3. Hooked the ball into a tree that sent it out of bounds. One birdie on a par 5. Was a good day. Will have to try that again!

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies!

Up early in sunny California with a body on New York time. Will go in search of Philz coffee. Yesterday was a long travel day. But dinner in Carlsbad was incredible Mexican food, birria. One of the pleasures of being in Southern California. The tortillas transported me be back to my childhood at my grandpa’s house. Oh and they had Pacifico on tap. 
 

Wishing all a wonderful day!
 

[MattWillGolf]

6 hours ago, berkeleybob said:

Morning all! 

Early session at the range and I forgot my coffee.

A little anxious about today. We’re bringing our dog to have an ultrasound around his lower abdomen because the vet didn’t like what she was feeling when she examined him. Could be nothing. We’ll see.

Have a good one.

Sorry to hear about your pupper. Hoping for a positive outcome.

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Thursday morning my  MGS friends; may those joining the community call have no issues joining the call. I don’t know if it is the “ latest “ update to IPhones or if the AT&T contagion has spread to other elements of their network. Having an extraordinarily hard time posting pictures yesterday and today…. More than likely it is just operator error. 
  Hoping today is the day to break the streak of a week of poorly played golf. As bad as my near whipping by a whippersnapper was on Monday, the rounds of the last two days and have been a preview of what golf in HELL might be like. What game I have from 100 yards in, including the flat stick, is horridly horrific. Hoping to be able to channel the “Elderly” ability to forget recent events and start afresh and renewed. Although there is little doubt that my playing “ pals “ will relish in reminding me of my recent poor results. 
   May you all have a good Thursday that includes working phones.. If they don’t work just start celebrating “ National Margarita Day “ early and often. 
  

[berkeleybob]

15 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

Sorry to hear about your pupper. Hoping for a positive outcome.

Thanks, Matt. We’re good. The scan turned out negative. Our pup was bit concerned because he didn’t understand why he couldn’t have breakfast—a precaution in case he needed to be sedated. My wife had to hold on to front legs while I had to hold on to rear legs, so the tech could shave and can his belly. Not a fun moment for him.

[Erin B]

20 minutes ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

Thursday morning my  MGS friends; may those joining the community call have no issues joining the call. I don’t know if it is the “ latest “ update to IPhones or if the AT&T contagion has spread to other elements of their network. Having an extraordinarily hard time posting pictures yesterday and today…. More than likely it is just operator error. 
  Hoping today is the day to break the streak of a week of poorly played golf. As bad as my near whipping by a whippersnapper was on Monday, the rounds of the last two days and have been a preview of what golf in HELL might be like. What game I have from 100 yards in, including the flat stick, is horridly horrific. Hoping to be able to channel the “Elderly” ability to forget recent events and start afresh and renewed. Although there is little doubt that my playing “ pals “ will relish in reminding me of my recent poor results. 
   May you all have a good Thursday that includes working phones.. If they don’t work just start celebrating “ National Margarita Day “ early and often. 
  

I hate slumps. Chin up ol boy, you'll come out of it.

[Javs]

Good morning everyone! Another warm day with heavy winds. However, we are teeing off at 13:14. Should be another challenge in the wind. I really can’t complain as the weather has been great this week. Have a great day everyone!!

[Wheelieb]

Morning All,

I am writing from my work computer cause AT&T has no solution to fix the outage they have here. We did command PT this morning which was fun until my ankle said it wanted to quit and decided to roll out. Thankfully it isn't broken nor a high ankle sprain. We will see how long it takes to heal. Last day of the work week for me as well so I'm hoping I'm not terribly laid up so I can at least get out to putt on the practice green this weekend. If not, resting will probably take place. Hope everyone has a good Thursday.

[ILMgolfnut]

On 2/21/2024 at 10:22 AM, Josh Parker said:

Her name is Fathom (nautical)

Presumably she'll be 6 feet tall eventually 

[Josh Parker]

14 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Presumably she'll be 6 feet tall eventually 

She very well could be. Wife's family is all tall and I have a few on my side as well. 

[Owengeorge13]

AT&T!  WTF!

[GolfSpy SAM]

Morning all Happy CC Thursday (patent pending).

  I've got Mexico Open coverage up on PGAtour.com, I've got Run Your Pool up as well, trying to gauge how much I'm going to lose by if Cam Champ keeps going crazy like he is (-6 through 9, including a bogey on his 1st...good god, man, SLOW DOWN FOR THE REST OF THE FIELD TO CATCH YOU). 

  Apparently @GolfSpy_BEN is tempting fate by suggesting I might say something outrageous, so let's just get it out of the way now.  A chickpea is neither a chick nor a pea.  Discuss.

  

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, GolfSpy SAM said:

Morning all Happy CC Thursday (patent pending).

  I've got Mexico Open coverage up on PGAtour.com, I've got Run Your Pool up as well, trying to gauge how much I'm going to lose by if Cam Champ keeps going crazy like he is (-6 through 9, including a bogey on his 1st...good god, man, SLOW DOWN FOR THE REST OF THE FIELD TO CATCH YOU). 

  Apparently @GolfSpy_BEN is tempting fate by suggesting I might say something outrageous, so let's just get it out of the way now.  A chickpea is neither a chick nor a pea.  Discuss.

  

I’m feeling verklempt …

[Wheelieb]

3 minutes ago, Owengeorge13 said:

AT&T!  WTF!

Look, we back on the prairie before electricity. We will send smoke signals to each other

[Wheelieb]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

verklempt

You made me have to look up a word. I'm ok with this.

[ILMgolfnut]

2 minutes ago, Wheelieb said:

Look, we back on the prairie before electricity. We will send smoke signals to each other

[tdroma98]

Good Late Thursday Morning Spies! 

46 degrees at 7am tee off.  No wind and clear skies, made for a great 18 hole walk.  No driver or 3 wood played today.  Worked on iron game & new TS2 19 degree rescue.  Fun round. 

High today will be 75 degrees.  Tomorrow a bit warmer.  Finally, we might be experiencing warmer Florida weather! Experiencing 1st cup of hot espresso, right now! 

Have a Great Day Everyone! Stay Warm & Hit'em straight.