The Good Morning Thread

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

A nice weather day here finally, starting a bit cold, but unfortunately yard is still soupy and muddy. Going to need to get a turf grass degree here to get some grass growing to stop things getting this bad in the spring. That and some extra drainage might be in order.

Thankfully its a Friday and the family and I are on a little vacation next week which will be great. Hopefully we get a bit of snow up north for cross country skiing. Right now that is the prediction.

Have a great weekend and Friday everyone!

[ZJeb67]

27 minutes ago, Wheelieb said:

Morning All,

 

I’m a little bummed I didn’t make the community call last night. But that’s work for ya. On today’s episode of work, everyone is excited for it to be Friday. Except me, we have a really long day today with ranges and then the reservists are going to learn what cleaning weapons is all about. Haha. They won’t be happy because most come out from other locations and it’s “5 o’clock happy hour we got to get to”. They won’t be doing that this evening. There’s reasons why, the main being that the command that owns the armory will be closed on the weekend, and I’m not going to ask them to take away their ability to have a weekend where they have to come in. Not just so my reservists can clean. Never realized how hard it was being one of very few active duty people at a reserve command. Hahaha. 

"Work, the curse of the drinking class"

[Cfhandyman]

Good morning and a Good Friday to all.  It’s a beautiful sunny day, but still cool outside. Enjoying my espresso reading through all their mornings posts.  I thoroughly enjoyed Jacob from Ping yesterday on the community call sharing his insights on the design of the new Ping S159 wedges.  Here’s your prescription for the day and weekend.  Have a great day. 

[ZJeb67]

Happy Friday All,  plenty of not so nice outdoor weather in the forecast.
Looking forward to a promo Titleist fitting at my local big box golf store after work and the Michigan Golf Show to visit this weekend.
Do I need anything - no
Will I spend money on shiny - most likely yes

[Wheelieb]

25 minutes ago, skraeling said:

Well the good news is it was just the flame sensor.  The bad news is that the system is still almost 30yrs old and not getting any younger, much like the rest of us.

So im getting a quote today for a new system just to prepare myself.

I'd say go back to the old times of wood burning stoves, but I feel those are way more dangerous. Although I do have friend who has a wood burning furnace and that thing pumps out heat. 

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

It’s a lovely crisp spring morning in CNY. Sunny, clear skies and frost on the ground. The fostering is going well. This sweet pup though has a cut on the tip of her tail. When we let her out of her crate in the morning she gets her tail going at about 1000 mph. It then wacks into EVERYTHING and turns into a blood sprinkler. She doesn’t seem to notice and is the happiest thing going. It’s bandaged up and is really good about leaving it alone. 
One of the local courses emailed that it’s close to opening up. It just needs the course to dry out a bit more. Golf is in the air!

Wishing all a wonderful day!

 

[Girldad18]

Good morning spies! Got much needed rain through the night. Cooler today. 

Today’s the day we maybe get some answers for my daughter. And my wife flies back home this afternoon. 
 

It’s going to be a good day!

 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Morning all, beautiful sunny day here and going to get to the 50's, spring cannot get here soon enough.

Had some news at work this week, and it was a bombshell. Heading to Texas on Sunday night and its going to be very busy. Excited but feeling a little overwhelmed with what is coming, our account is taking over pretty much everything for the client in the facilities realm and its a massive undertaking we knew was eventually coming but not this soon. The challenge awaits going to be interesting! 

[cksurfdude]

Hmmm. Morning.

Was awakened too early by that annoying every 30 seconds annoying very high pitched and very loud *CHIRP* of a low battery alert in a smoke detector...

It was downstairs and .. me not being a bat with their superior echo-location skills .. I'm wandering around room to room waiting for the next chirp...

Finally found it .. and it's the combo CO detector for which I don't have a spare so have to order another...

.. but while I'm wandering around looking at ceilings the next thing I do is go find the Swiffer and start dusting all the fine cobwebs you don't usually notice...

Ok so that was the start to my day

But it's actually sunny and clear today - yeah! - and the range at my club is supposed to open - yea!!

Had an indoor clinic last night and boy oh boy does this guy need some more swing practice!!!

 

Go out and have a great TGIF!!  

[skraeling]

18 hours ago, RichL85 said:

Another one of those days with the clients. I legitimately question why they request training for the operators, when the management staff is the primary problem with how things are run. The operators by now know how the equipment should be run, but obviously they are going to do what their boss says to do. Also, after four different downtime events at a single plant adding up to around 20 hours of downtime, I want to slap this sticker onto every single surface I can find around the plant. Maybe on the inside of safety glasses as well just to make sure they don't miss it.

This is mainly due to the frustration of a client that refused to wait the 45 minutes for the repair to cool and set properly, so they started up the equipment and immediately not only ripped the original repair, but broke the belt in a second place. Not just once, but twice. What's the quote? Do it right or do it twice? In this case, let's make it thrice? I'm not making bitter grumble sounds at all over here.

Another viable option...

[tdc1]

Welp, the string of March golf days is ending -- cold and rain coming this afternoon.

Will spend some time on the simulator continuing testing with Maxfli Tour with Max Align, and then some bowling (one of the perks of my course membership).

Hope y'all have a great weekend and, remember to be good to yourself and better to others!

[David Leighton Reid]

Good morning, golfers!  I hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

 

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, Erin B said:

 

Good Friday Morning to you MGS Troops! Another snowy morning here in Wyoming! It’s 3:20 AM here.

Love the young lady and the gawker in the background, but let’s look at Curry’s form here… focus! Anyway, have a great morning, hit em straight, and Happy Birdie Hunting to you all! I’m gonna try to chase some sheep.

Sorry about the snow!  Curry needs to see his golf coach... and fast!!!

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! Rolled out of bed  a while ago and looked out the front door window to a wet patio. Wasn't supposed to rain again. So now I am waiting for the golf course condition line to be updated. Most likely cart path only, and after yesterdays blustery rain out half way through the second day of the men's club tournament, could turn the day into a glacial pace. 

Hope I can start as well as I did yesterday. 1 over after 7 holes. That round was officially canceled last night. 

Going to be a nice day though, temps in the high 60's, and will touch 80 by Sunday. Tomorrow testing begins again on the A&M 9000. I expect, again, the very good results. If so I will be doing a lot more strategically placed IPads for impactful video footage . 

[Placasse61]

Good Morning,

Finally, some sun this morning after 4 days of gloom! Doing some woodworking today then take Lincoln for a walk. Hoping for nicer weather next week so I can get a round in! The Gate is open!!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend

[tdroma98]

Good Friday Morning Spies! 

Nice Central Florida morning, now 71 degrees, a bit cloudy, but nice.  For the second day in a row, my attempt to post from my phone didn't work.  I'll get this technology thing yet!  

On second cup of espresso, no golf this morning, Ranger Duties today! @Rob Person the Ranger job gets easier to tell people to pick up the pace! Not that many listen, LOL! Summertime play seems to get a bit more pushback about picking up the pace, especially GolfNow bookings.  But it does get easier! 

Hope to get some range time in this afternoon! Have a Great Day Everyone!  Stay warm & Hit'em straight! 

[Prodigal Duffer]

Happy Friday!

Raining again this morning, but should stop in the next hour or so. Hoping to have my first lesson tonight.

Have a great day and weekend, spies!

[cksurfdude]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Had some news at work this week, and it was a bombshell. Heading to Texas on Sunday night and its going to be very busy. Excited but feeling a little overwhelmed with what is coming, our account is taking over pretty much everything for the client in the facilities realm and its a massive undertaking we knew was eventually coming but not this soon. The challenge awaits going to be interesting! 

Wow .. good luck with all that!! And hopefully it doesn't keep you away from home for too long.... 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

FINALLY FREEDOM FRIDAY!!! Well, that said; any day that I leave a worksite is a freedom day.. Took a little longer to finish this morning than anticipated. Did get one more full round of “ fist in the air shaking” done to everyone on site, empathizing that nobody better “ cluster anything up “… Especially included the  project manager and project engineer in my goodbyes.
   Headed home by one of my favorite eateries for “ Mississippi Pot Roast “ for early lunch.. I am really enjoying eating real people food, again. I should get home to you-know-who and self imposed serfdom around midafternoon. I know this is not real but I swear somehow my wallet feels significantly lighter. On top of that subconscious financial warning; this morning presented this stark warning of possible deficit spending by the she who possibly invented “ Stimulus Spending   
   May this Friday be a glide path to a great weekend for you all… Getting to golf makes everything a tad bit better. 

Transparency disclaimer: I had to borrow the picture from another industry acquaintance as I was in final inside review meetings this morning. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!!  26º but this is the last morning of sub-freezing temps for the next 10 days.  Next weekend, I see mid-60’s.  Woo Hoo!

Headed to my cardiac PT session at 0800 today, then practicing in my hitting bay while waiting for the plumber to arrive.  My life is full of fun!  

Have a fantastic Friday and for those that can… play well!!

[David Staller]

Good morning,

Off to a great start, breakfast with a good friend.  Later today my daughter and granddaughter will be in town for the weekend.  Be laying low as it is supposed to be raining.

[Swood1994]

Good morning fellow spies and a happy Friday!

I was able to get back from Vermont last night but unfortunately had no service through the Adirondack foothills so I couldn't join the community call. Back to work today for a half day.

I hope everyone finishes the week strong!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

1 hour ago, Cfhandyman said:

Good morning and a Good Friday to all.  It’s a beautiful sunny day, but still cool outside. Enjoying my espresso reading through all their mornings posts.  I thoroughly enjoyed Jacob from Ping yesterday on the community call sharing his insights on the design of the new Ping S159 wedges.  Here’s your prescription for the day and weekend.  Have a great day. 

@Cfhandyman do these prescriptions come in the form of a margarita glass? Asking for a friend....

[Kenny B]

3 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

@Cfhandyman do these prescriptions come in the form of a margarita glass? Asking for a friend....

Sure!!  But not in Wisconsin… too far north.  

[J7Hawkins]

Morning all! Yesterday was an eventful day with wind gusts at 20 mph on the golf course. However, things turned around on hole 14 (161 yard par 3) when I hit 9i and caught the slope of the green putting it straight in for an ACE. My second ace in the last year! Of course the rest of my day was spent buying drinks at the club and shaking hands haha. I feel like I needed the boost from the ace as I’ve been struggling a bit with my game haha. Have a great one! Oh, and I was using the Snell MTB Prime X that I bought with the MGS discount!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning fellow spies and TGIF! Last day of work and it should be a short-ish one before my 9 day break from work begins! 

Kids are feeling better, which is a great relief as it would be really hard to leave for our trip if they were sick and not feeling well. We will head down to Milwaukee Sunday late afternoon/early evening and then fly out of the airport there at 6:15 am for Mexico! I really like the MKE airport as it is smaller by a large margin than O'Hare in Chicago and just less hustle and bustle. Direct flight as well which is fantastic. I have been holding off on watching Oppenheimer for the flight, so my in air entertainment is set as well. 

We will be in Cancun Monday - Saturday, flying out mid morning that day and getting back to Wisconsin mid afternoon. Weather looks FANTASTIC currently as well, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Back home weather will be nice, too, which will be good for the grandparents with being able to do things outdoors with the boys while we are gone after school.

Hope everyone has a great day today!

[Byrnzee]

Good morning all!

Glad that we've finally reached Friday. Another chilly and rainy day in Chicago, but nothing we aren't used to.

Excited to watch more of the AP Invitational today as well as qualifying for the F1 race this weekend. Simulator session booked for this evening and happy to get some swings in.

Hope that everyone has a great Friday!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

3 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Sure!!  But not in Wisconsin… too far north.  

Aww come on, @Kenny B! We need the good booze to stay warm! 

[cksurfdude]

4 minutes ago, J7Hawkins said:

hit 9i and caught the slope of the green putting it straight in for an ACE.

CONGRATS!! Great shot, and question - do all the forum members also get a drink..?

[ILMgolfnut]

Good morning, Spies! Trying to juggle the suddenly-added trip to Augusta with other job duties and events at the Casa. It's been an interesting* last 12-15 hours to say the least. 

* Interesting in the context of the alleged ancient Chinese curse: "May you live in interesting times."

Edited March 8 by ILMgolfnut