The Good Morning Thread

[fixyurdivot]

Top of the pot spies .  It's that time of year here when the Morning Doves sound like roosters greeting sunrise.  Spring has sprung and between them and the Quail, no one needs an alarm clock if you're leaving windows open at night to gather in the cool desert air.  We haven't had to run the AC yet and are trying to hold off for as long as the weather allows.

Speaking of the Quail, it's "walnut time" here as well... that is when they scurry about with their clutch of newbies.  They absolutely do look like walnuts with legs .  

Have a great Sunday everyone.

[Rob Person]

Good morning, everyone I hope you have a blessed day on this work sunday for me, Golf course duties the next 2 days. And then hopefully squeezing a round somewhere in between.

 

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!!  Another breezy 20-30mph, mostly cloudy day here, temp around 60º at tee off.   Back to our usual course this morning, which surprisingly has a lower rating and slope, but I find it more difficult to play and I play here all the time.  

Yesterday was interesting to say the least as we played a course we haven’t played in about a year.  A desert-style course where being off the fairways is… well, not good.  I managed an 81 with two doubles, which I’m happy with.  Played with a father/son; son’s first time out on the course.  Even though they played a scramble, it was slow but there was no where to go; two 4-somes in front of us that were backing up all of us and no marshal.  Dinner afterwards with a couple of “pain killers” (my wife’s new favorite drink… look it up) helped her attitude!  I stuck with a nice Irish Stout!

Have a super Sunday and best wishes for a great round of golf!!

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! Haven't posted for a while, my brothers have been here for a visit. first time in 45 years of marriage that my older brother and his wife have come to see us. Great time, but it is time for the house to be ours again. Their politics lean way over one way and talking with them always leads to my brain feeling like it is full of angry bees. I am a no party centrist and feel that politicians should govern for the middle and that rubs the rest of the family the wrong way. Oh well Tuesday and the house is ours again. 

Feeling good after the surgery and will start the short game practice again on Tuesday with hopes that the doc will release me from no golf purgatory after the 5th of May or so. Did 40 miles on my bike yesterday to stay sort of fit.

@MN_Hacker I love the art work. I have to take down my work table when I am not welding or fitting and it is heavy. So no art work while I am healing. 

@Dead Solid Bogey Shoe shopping? Like going into shoe stores and watching the Mrs. look at Shoes??? Makes me think of Billy Joel's Piano Man

And the piano, it sounds like a carnival
And the microphone smells like a beer
And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar
And say, "Man, what are you doin' here?"

[Jim Shaw]

1-Dupuy, Mark + Mannion, Mike

Royal Colwood Golf Club

-5

F

-5

67

67T2-FROLEK, Ron + Hahn, Gordon

Uplands Golf Club

E

F

E

72

72T2-Henry, Ray + Vinsky, Michael

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

E

F

E

72

72T4-Harper, Ian + Harper, Sandy

Winchelsea View Golf Course, Nanaimo Golf Club

+1

F

+1

73

73T4-Roxburgh, Doug + Shaw, Jim

Marine Drive Golf Club, Olympic View Golf Club

+1

F

+1

73

73T4-MacPherson, William + Rowan, Kenneth

Victoria Golf Club

+1

F

+1

73

73T4-MOORE, MICHAEL + Wheatley, Dan

Cowichan Golf & Country Club

+1

F

+1

73

73T8-Butters, Aaron + Mitchell, Darryl

Royal Colwood Golf Club

+2

F

+2

74

74T8-Fowles, Mike + MacKenzie, Frank

Victoria Golf Club

+2

F

+2

74

7410-Frenette, Don + Frenette, Joe

Royal Colwood Golf Club

+4

F

+4

76

76

Good morning all, here are the 1st. round results of the Vancouver Island Open Senior Men's 2 man best ball event, held yesterday at Olympic View Golf Club and second round will be held today at Gorge Vale Golf Club. As you can see one team is well out front with a smoking 67, but the rest of us are right in the hunt for second, should be a fun day... 

Have a great one everybody...

[Byrnzee]

Good morning all!

Had a great day yesterday with a fun round of golf with friends and some dinner and drinks at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants afterwards. I didn't play my best (20-30mph winds didn't help), but still had a good time nonetheless!

@Rob Person and @fixyurdivot I have failed you by forgetting to take pictures! I'm always bad at documenting my rounds as I try to just enjoy the moment. For anyone that hasn't seen the course, their website has a flyover of each hole. #16 is my personal favorite! I'll post about my round in the "How Did You Play" thread shortly.

@Preeway I'm glad to hear you and your family are safe. My in-laws live in Omaha and luckily the storms missed them as well. Terrible to see some of the damage that has affected that area. 

@ZoonORama I'm terribly sorry for your loss. You have the whole community hear sending thoughts and prayers your way. Time heals all wounds.

@TJ Hall happy birthday! Sounds like you have a great day planned. Enjoy it!

Seeing a movie later this afternoon, but should be a pretty chill day otherwise. Hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning fellow spies and happy Sunday! Rainy day here but that is no issue as we are planning on heading to the waterpark today to continue celebrating our oldest son’s birthday. Yesterday the weather ended up being much nicer than anticipated and it was a great day. 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from a cloudy rain in the forecast WNY with too much on the plate already for today.  

Yesterday was Imagine RIT with son Patrick for breakfast before going to see the university wide celebration of 400+ projects and demonstrations, something we have wanted to see since he started at RIT but COVID and other things preventing the experience before now, and he graduates in 13 days.  Also wife's grandmother had her 104th birthday party in the evening and my count was 35 family members were able to join in the celebration including 5 great grandchildren.

Welcome in to The Good Morning Thread @Corentin Vadillo and looks like you have some good golf going on in your neck of the woods.

Hope golf is a part of your day!  

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[William P]

Good Sunday morning Everyone!

Started out here with one heck of a light show accompanied with the usual rumbling cacophony of thunder. Was quite the show! 3 inches of rain in a little over 4 hours and everything is saturated... No golf activity on the horizon today.

Thoughts and prayers with those less fortunate who have been uprooted by this sever weather pattern.

Today will be spent preparing and packing for my trip to Myrtle Beach tomorrow.  I sure hope this weather dissipates and does not follow me to my destination.

Happy Birthday @TJ Hall! Looks as though you have quite a day in store.

Everyone stay safe and if you get the opportunity hit 'em straight!

[Northern Monkey]

@EasyPutter congratulations for the wife’s grandmother. That is some age to reach!

[J7Hawkins]

Morning all! Hope everyone is doing well, it’s been a weekend of storms here in Oklahoma and tomorrow my home course is hosting the girls HS state tournament so maybe I’ll be able to play some on Tuesday. I also should get my irons back today after switching shafts in them from an elevate 95 to DG S300 Tour Issue. The extra weight and stiffness helped so much in my fitting and I’m stoked to have those in the bag soon! Ready to get back out there!

[Rob Person]

25 minutes ago, J7Hawkins said:

Morning all! Hope everyone is doing well, it’s been a weekend of storms here in Oklahoma and tomorrow my home course is hosting the girls HS state tournament so maybe I’ll be able to play some on Tuesday. I also should get my irons back today after switching shafts in them from an elevate 95 to DG S300 Tour Issue. The extra weight and stiffness helped so much in my fitting and I’m stoked to have those in the bag soon! Ready to get back out there!

Glad you are ok! Good luck with the swap!

[TJ Hall]

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes…I appreciate it!

[buckpillar]

13 hours ago, TJ Hall said:

Happy Sunday morning all…and it’s my birthday!

Church this morning followed by a fun run at the kids’ school and dinner with the family to celebrate.

Hope everyone has a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY -- did you get your present that you test about a month ago?

[TJ Hall]

30 minutes ago, buckpillar said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY -- did you get your present that you test about a month ago?

Thank you!

Yes…I am the proud owner of a Mevo now.  Might be able to get out to the range next Sunday to see how it does, depending on SWMBO plans.

The kids also got me a new shirt…

It was a great day!

[Northern Monkey]

Good morning all, a fine although slightly chilly start to the day here. Looks like it will be a good day for golf, but I’m on a duty day so won’t be happening for me today

Need to play soon as I think I’m getting withdrawal symptoms

Hope you all have a great day

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Manic Monday morning is here and will be hard pressed to undo the superlative Sunday evening I just enjoyed. The family’s fearless female spared what was left of my sanity and spirit by infusing me with another jaunt down memory lane. After almost two days of dealing with repurposing jewelry and looking at shoes… My reward was an excellent evening at The Rolling Stones concert. I am still pretty hyped about the concert.. There were a lot of nursing homes missing residents tonight as the elderly were out past curfew. 
   Not sure what the cost was for this Special Couple’s Day ( weekend ) .. I am sure the Budget Busting Bride will drop that number on me at breakfast. Until then  I am just going to bed  and hope to “ get some satisfaction “ in the sleep department. 

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[GolfSpy_APH]

Off to Munich. Full fitting today or tomorrow top to bottom. Managed to pack a pencil bag with shoes, 14 clubs, a few golf balls, tees and gloves for some golf. 

Worked surprisingly well. Nice to be on the train vs flying. So much more relaxing and none of that security nonsense and waiting endlessly.

Will be sure to take plenty of photos and plan to get some videos for @GolfSpy AFG

[Northern Monkey]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Off to Munich. Full fitting today or tomorrow top to bottom. Managed to pack a pencil bag with shoes, 14 clubs, a few golf balls, tees and gloves for some golf. 

Worked surprisingly well. Nice to be on the train vs flying. So much more relaxing and none of that security nonsense and waiting endlessly.

Will be sure to take plenty of photos and plan to get some videos for @GolfSpy AFG

Is the fitting for your current clubs Jamie or are you being treated to a new set? If new what are going with?

[GolfSpy_APH]

39 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:

Is the fitting for your current clubs Jamie or are you being treated to a new set? If new what are going with?

Retro fit. So same clubs, maybe look at new wedges? Could lead to some shaft changes or maybe or loft/lie adjustments.

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone! 

It's Monday my friends and the start to a new work week, let's make it a good one. It's going to be a short week for me as I'm taking off Friday for an extended weekend for my wife's birthday. 

@TJ HallI'm glad you had a good birthday and you'll love the Mevo. 

@GolfSpy_APH enjoy your fitting and it'll be interesting to see what you come out of it with. 

@Dead Solid Bogey it's awesome you got to see the Stones in concert, I bet it was a great show! 

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[Woodrow72]

It’s Monday , end of April , the more years you get behind you the faster they add up . May everyone’s week start great and stay that way . Our prayers for all in the tornado torn areas . Please be grateful , kind , and blessed  .

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on what is my last "back to work" Monday here in the Motor City.

The NFL Draft activities were a huge success, record attendance and no safety issues.

Rained out for golf this past weekend, but with my working days winding down, I hope to get out on Thursday during the day, as it is supposed to be sunny and warm.

Hope your day is the best it can be, and that something fun and enjoyable is in your plans. 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from the beginning of what looks like early summer here in WNY on this last Monday of April.  Taking advantage of the weather, only going to slog through the network morass of workplace issues  for an hour on the zero commute before taking the rest of the day for driveway mechanics replacing rear wheel bearings on the prime mover   Then maybe golf later on, maybe an unboxing to do, the day will tell.  Stoked for Robert @rkj427 on his last Monday of career before retirement and color me envious.  Thankful Jamie @GolfSpy_APH is taking us on his railway and golf adventure today  and hope golf is a part of your day too! 

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[Rob Person]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Off to Munich. Full fitting today or tomorrow top to bottom. Managed to pack a pencil bag with shoes, 14 clubs, a few golf balls, tees and gloves for some golf. 

Worked surprisingly well. Nice to be on the train vs flying. So much more relaxing and none of that security nonsense and waiting endlessly.

Will be sure to take plenty of photos and plan to get some videos for @GolfSpy AFG

Oooh!  Have fun!  Look forward to reading your post on the final results and changes.

[ParFore74x]

Good Monday morning everybody. Beginning of yet another workweek, and this one will be longer. Saturday is slated as a physical inventory day and I am honored to be part of the group that gets to go in and do that. Need to try to get a round or two in during the week if the weather will cooperate. Should be 58° and overcast after work today so will try to get a round in then. I think that I played more in March than I have in April.  

Have a wonderful day spies!

[Rob Person]

Good morning to all!  It will be a hectic month of May for me coming up.

Youngest is graduating college Friday, we will be hosting his grad party this weekend at my home , then comes  mothers day AND my birthday weekend (on duty weekend at that, ugh) . Memorial day weekend he is getting married and moving to TN.  

All this in my head and it's still April...lol

@rkj427 have a grand final career day!

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

Had a lovely weekend that kicked off on Friday with a quick afternoon 9 that had things coming around a bit putting was better, irons felt a bit better. Also got paired up with someone which was a great match. Both took things seriously but not too seriously, it was a good match.

Wife and I had a date afternoon with a hike, looking at some mountain bike (need to keep up with our son) and then some quick food. Sunday was more low key hanging around the house before visiting our neighbors for a fire and some dinner.

Looking forward to the week with some good weather, just need to keep the bugs at bay.

Good luck on the trip @GolfSpy_APH and congrats on the last day @rkj427!

Have a great Monday everyone!

[Northern Monkey]

@rkj427 enjoy your last working week

[Josh Parker]

Good Monday morning!

Full day ahead and coffee is brewing. The roof should be getting installed on the deck today and we are excited to wrap up this part of the project. 

@rkj427 congrats and enjoy the last Monday! 

@GolfSpy_APH enjoy the fitting!