The Good Morning Thread

[Merlin1313]

4 hours ago, tdroma98 said:

@Merlin1313 bacon wrapped drum sticks, what a great idea!  They look great!

We also do Texas Twinkies- Jalapenos split(vertically) stuffed with brisket, wrapped in bacon(of course-the world is better with bacon)grilled and then spread either sour cream or cream cheese over the cut area. If Jalapenos are too hot, you can use Anaheims or Poblanos (plus they're a little bit more accommodating for more brisket/bacon- jus sayin) 

[Merlin1313]

4 hours ago, aguybadatgolf said:

That sounds amazing. We didn’t get to play that course but we did a Mountain bike ride at Hartman Rocks that over looks that course and it looked beautiful. Thank you for your service!

If you have the time- google #17 at Redlands Mesa- there's a video (about 35 seconds or so- you MIGHT find it interesting)

[Merlin1313]

7 minutes ago, Merlin1313 said:

If you have the time- google #17 at Redlands Mesa- there's a video (about 35 seconds or so- you MIGHT find it interesting)

 

[aguybadatgolf]

32 minutes ago, Merlin1313 said:

FWIW- There's 2 other public courses in the Grand Junction area as well. Tiara Rado- kind of a fun course. Snakes its way through a residential area(MOST of them had protective barriers of some sort last time I played it). If you play it- be careful on the 2nd hole(or at least make sure you see if there's anyone in front of you). #10 used to be a lot more fun than it was when I left. 18 will get you thinking you can drive the green- BUT-  if you overshoot it you'll hit the clubhouse.  The other one is Adobe Creek- its an assortment of 3-9 hole tracks. I recommend Mesa and Monument - Desert is kinda boring (IMHO).

If you want a REALLY fun mountain bike ride- try Slickrock Bike Trail

Thanks for the advice! I love playing new courses, that’s honestly half the fun for me.

It’ll add it to the list for this year. Last year we rode Ahab and the whole enchilada. Hoping to do slick rock and mag 7 this year.

[fixyurdivot]

2 hours ago, DonnieGolfs said:

Today is Liam's 5th birthday and this is all he wanted to do today. He got a little hand cart so he could walk with dad.

That is so awesome!  It's so great seeing youngsters getting into the game.  I'm sure, like myself, being introduced to and playing with Dad's holds some of lifes best memories.  Tell Liam Happy Birthday from us spies and that the cart looks skookum.  No really, tell him it looks skookum and see how he reacts .

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone! I'm just catching up on the forum as I'm sitting here in the car drinking my coffee. I made it through my first day back at work after being off a week. I've got to get my feet used to being on them all the time again. It's not as bad as usual since I kept pretty busy during the week off.

I hope each of you have a wonderful Tuesday. 

 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning from a cooler WNY on this Tuesday than the previously trending temps would suggest, with hot coffee in the mug making it just about perfect  yesterday's sky was a salmon color sun and unusual lighting I first noticed at lunchtime with smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting the sky and air quality in these parts, and saw lots of that awesome effect like living on another planet for the rest of the afternoon and evening between Buffalo, Rochester and back home again.  4:40 tee time and hope you have golf in your day too  

hah! got a good morning post in right after Jason this morning!  Either I am early or everyone else is slacking 

[Triple_Putt]

Morning all!! Shot a great 9 holes yesterday which has me feeling great for today! Already at work sipping some more coffee, I hope it’s a fantastic day for everyone!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all, busy morning ahead for me at work as we are doing a test run for a new process we will be using for our HRA/biometric screening today. It’s one of my main job duties so I am nervous/excited. I also have a student observer coming in today who is one of my former basketball players. Really looking forward to seeing him. Only a half day of work today as my mom is still under the weather so my wife is staying home this morning then I am for the afternoon. Following it up with golf league tonight, should be a good day!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Good morning All, 

Still riding high off the arrival of my new bag, I think I can stretch these good feelings out until my round on Thursday. Be kind and have a great day!

[IndyBonzo]

Good morning, Spies!

Morning workout and coffee are already in the books this morning.  Now getting ready for a busy workday.  

FABWIFE gifted me the Rypstick and radar yesterday as an early Father’s Day gift, and I started training and baseline setting yesterday.  At 52 y.o., I am curious to learn if I can build some speed and distance.  
 

Likely no golf for me today.  I hope the rest of you have better golfing plans and score well!

Wishing you a Super Tuesday!

[David Leighton Reid]

Good morning, Spies!

 

[ejgaudette]

1 hour ago, EasyPutter said:

Good morning from a cooler WNY on this Tuesday than the previously trending temps would suggest, with hot coffee in the mug making it just about perfect  yesterday's sky was a salmon color sun and unusual lighting I first noticed at lunchtime with smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting the sky and air quality in these parts, and saw lots of that awesome effect like living on another planet for the rest of the afternoon and evening between Buffalo, Rochester and back home again.  3:40 tee time and hope you have golf in your day too  

hah! got a good morning post in right after Jason this morning!  Either I am early or everyone else is slacking 

I think we are having the same thing here this morning. The sun is this beautiful orange, at least until you know that forest fires are causing it. Otherwise its a normal Tuesday here, finally getting my hair cut this afternoon as it has been far too long. Made the decision to walk and carry on Sunday and boy was I feeling that yesterday the upper back was very sore and tight, but just getting back into that movement and I am sure everything will get stronger. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

[IndyBonzo]

6 minutes ago, David Leighton Reid said:

Good morning, Spies!

 

 

Very topical @David Leighton Reid!  Funny too!

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies, late start here on the forum for me, but not "slacking" as EasyPutter may have suggested, just an early start at work on a hot issue delayed me here.

The skies here in Michigan also affected by both the Canadian wild fires, and one we had in the northern part of our lower peninsula over the weekend.

The one here actually started accidentally on private property and then spread.

Hoping to get a round in on my "summer hour" 1/2 day Friday, as the weekend outlook for me is a graduation party on Saturday, with a much needed rainy day forecast for Sunday.

Hope everyone has the best day they possibly can, and if playing hit them straight, not too often, but most of all enjoy the time in the great outdoors with Mother Nature. 

[DoubleBogeyDad]

Morning! It's 75 and muggy out already in Minnesota. Not my favorite. Subbing in league tomorrow night so I'll probably try and hit the range quick over lunch. I can get to a couple ranges and hit a bucket door to door in about an hour. Basically my only practice time.

[Swood1994]

Not the best start to my day. Seemed to have irritated an old neck injury right before a 3-day golf tournament this weekend. Hoping I can somehow put together a good enough regiment of ibuprofen and heating pads to fix it before Friday. I guess that what I get for moving furniture by myself

[cnosil]

Excitement builds as we are 3 days from the MGS Pinehurst outing.   Sorting of stuff for the trip has started.   I haven’t played much golf over the past few weeks (9 hole 2 weeks ago), but hoping to get in a league match on Thursday and have started Most Wanted utility iron testing so I will a least get in some swings before Saturday.  
 

looks like it will be a beautiful day here; hope everyone has a great day today!

[Kenny B]

19 hours ago, Merlin1313 said:

THANKS!!!!! They taste REALLY GOOD too!!!!!!!! not for the faint of heart (or ANYONE with dietary restrictions )

Low Carbs  

[CSiders12]

Good morning spies! It is a lovely day here in Iowa and the first day in a while that isn't going to be really hot and humid. Still with my grandma, but will be leaving here around noon to go home. I have golf league tonight, so I plan on hitting the range before I head that way. I have yet to shoot a good score at league, as 43 is my best bet thus far. However, I went out and shot even par at a more difficult course last Thursday, so I am hoping that I can take that momentum and post a good score tonight. Also... just bought some new wedges last night and am stoked to get them soon! The anticipation will start to rise soon. Have a great day everyone!

[Jim Shaw]

Good morning spy's... looks like we are in for another beautiful week weather wise on Vancouver Island, Koho fishing season has opened up and the wind has died down in Sooke so I expect to hear some fishing boats screaming out to catch some salmon any time now. 

In my world it is time to get out to the range and get to work, I will continue this week to work on my scoring clubs, 7-PW. I am looking forward to getting my Tacomo's so I can work them into my game bag. I did win a Titleist TSR2 hybrid on the weekend so will work that into the bag as well. Or may try to barter with the pro shop at my course for a Taylor Made hybrid, we will see. 

Anyway, have a great day everyone...

 

[Jim Shaw]

5 minutes ago, CSiders12 said:

Good morning spies! It is a lovely day here in Iowa and the first day in a while that isn't going to be really hot and humid. Still with my grandma, but will be leaving here around noon to go home. I have golf league tonight, so I plan on hitting the range before I head that way. I have yet to shoot a good score at league, as 43 is my best bet thus far. However, I went out and shot even par at a more difficult course last Thursday, so I am hoping that I can take that momentum and post a good score tonight. Also... just bought some new wedges last night and am stoked to get them soon! The anticipation will start to rise soon. Have a great day everyone!

what kind of wedges did you buy and why? 

[StrokerAce]

...blanketed in smoke from the Canadian forest fires and a stubborn upper level low stuck just off the coast causing cooler than normal temps. hopefully it all blows out soon!

[CSiders12]

5 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

what kind of wedges did you buy and why? 

Hi Jim, 

I bought the Sub70 TAIII wedges in a black finish. I am currently rocking the Cobra Snakebite wedges from 2021, and I have liked these, however, I have played over 100 rounds with them so they are starting to have a little wear, and the biggest thing I don't like is the finish on the clubs. There is a sleek chrome finish that looks great, however, when the sun hits the club, it is absolutely blinding. 

I also love Sub70 and want to support a business that values experience and service over anything else. Plus, everything I have read about the clubs so far has been nothing short of amazing. We will see!

[Jim Shaw]

1 minute ago, CSiders12 said:

Hi Jim, 

I bought the Sub70 TAIII wedges in a black finish. I am currently rocking the Cobra Snakebite wedges from 2021, and I have liked these, however, I have played over 100 rounds with them so they are starting to have a little wear, and the biggest thing I don't like is the finish on the clubs. There is a sleek chrome finish that looks great, however, when the sun hits the club, it is absolutely blinding. 

I also love Sub70 and want to support a business that values experience and service over anything else. Plus, everything I have read about the clubs so far has been nothing short of amazing. We will see!

thanks, I get a big confused with all the talk about wedges, bounce, leading edge, etc etc, what is right for me on certain grasses etc. I am trying to get my head around it. 

[Kenny B]

8 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

...blanketed in smoke from the Canadian forest fires and a stubborn upper level low stuck just off the coast causing cooler than normal temps. hopefully it all blows out soon!

We got the smoke from Canada a couple of weeks ago.  Hope the wind shifts soon!!

[CSiders12]

Just now, Jim Shaw said:

thanks, I get a big confused with all the talk about wedges, bounce, leading edge, etc etc, what is right for me on certain grasses etc. I am trying to get my head around it. 

I think that is what makes Sub70 great. They don't override you with information. They simply make a beautiful looking product and state who they believe it is best for. Keep it simple!

[russtopherb]

Good morning all! I'm cranking some Spock's Beard in the home office, coffee alongside my laptop, and gearing up for meetings at 11, 1, and 3. It never seems to end LOL!!!!

[Jim Shaw]

Just now, russtopherb said:

Good morning all! I'm cranking some Spock's Beard in the home office, coffee alongside my laptop, and gearing up for meetings at 11, 1, and 3. It never seems to end LOL!!!!

your day will come when you can hit balls at 11-1 and 3 lol...

[tdroma98]

Good Morning Spies! 
Beautiful Central Florida morning, 73 degrees.  Nice 2 mile walk to start the morning, no golf this morning. On first cup of coffee.  Will be heading to range this evening, have to work on putting, not a good weekend of putting. 

Have a Great Day Everyone!! Hit'em straight!