The Good Morning Thread

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all and happy Tuesday! First day of school so it was some chaos this morning but we got everyone where they needed to be AND on time to boot! Working all day then going to the country club tonight I think for a birthday dinner. Thanks to everyone who has wished me a happy birthday!

[Kenny B]

11 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

I’ll never forget this, as one woman stated that her secret was the use of squirrel gravy.

 

Eddie says they are high in cholesterol.  

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all, coming back after a long weekend to a report now working is not fun. Good weekend though, got in 9, saw family, built a sandbox, and did a bunch of other home chores. Now here we go back to work with really hot temps, not my favorite combo.

[tdroma98]

Good Tuesday Morning Spies! 

Apologies for not posting this past weekend, Ranger duties got in the way over the weekend & unexpected work yesterday morning at 6:30am, running carts. That was actually fun. 

It was a chilly morning yesterday at 6:00am - 70 degrees! .  This morning a bit warmer at 74 degrees and clear blue skies! I think fall me be coming to Florida! 

No golf today, on 2nd cup of coffee & working from home.  Penalty for long holiday weekends, work from real job piles up. 

Happy Birthday @Jnoble89, enjoy your dinner tonight! 

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

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!  I hope everyone working today doesn't overdo it; I know it's tough to pace yourself after a long layoff!!    I'm headed out today to talk to the patio cover experts; if I can't get mine fixed, it's getting replaced... it's time.

[Byrnzee]

Good morning spies! 

Back to reality after a long weekend. Having a short week helps a bit but will be a busy one at work. Hoping to fit in a range session or two before my next round on Sunday. 

Slept terribly so it's feeling like a two coffee morning for me.

Hope everyone has a good day!

[ALo314]

TGIT!

4 days of a sprint here at work to get through the week, the a 6:30 flight Saturday morning to BANDON.

Once in a lifetime trip for me coming up. Can't wait to have 5 straight days with some of my best buds. We see each other 3-4 times a year, so this trip is going to be special.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

https://x.com/mygolfspy/status/1699060807911489892?s=46&t=Spmotm8KrasC9msvY4pRAA
 

This is a link to a tweet from Adam. Read it if you get a chance. It makes me proud to be associated with My Golf Spy in some small way and is a sterling example of somebody who gets it. 
 

Well done, Adam. Well done.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

9 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:

https://x.com/mygolfspy/status/1699060807911489892?s=46&t=Spmotm8KrasC9msvY4pRAA
 

This is a link to a tweet from Adam. Read it if you get a chance. It makes me proud to be associated with My Golf Spy in some small way and is a sterling example of somebody who gets it. 
 

Well done, Adam. Well done.

For those that don’t like links. 

[fixyurdivot]

Top of the pot spies .  We've got the doors and windows opened as it was 71F when we awoke at 0530 this morning.  It's been over 3 months since we've been able to do this.  My bike ride over to the gym felt almost chilly . Have a great day all!

[Jim Shaw]

Good morning spy's

Well the Canadian Men's Senior amateur championship is under way in Pemberton B.C. just about 30 minutes outside of Whistler B.C

There is a full compliment of players, 156, from across Canada including 11 international players mostly from the United States. 

I will name some of the players as some of you may be familiar with them...

Brady Exber from Nevada, Daniel Neveu from Pinehurst, Dennis Martin from Las Angeles, Doug Hanzel from Savannah, Gene Elliot from west Des Moines, Jack Hall from Savannah, Micheal Lohner from Texas.

Just to name a few, and we love having them as it just adds to the experience, these gentleman along with many canadians are great golfers and fun to watch, we learn a lot from playing with them.

Anyway I will keep you updated as the tournament progress'

Have a great day everyone.

 

[RwsGolf1]

47 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:

For those that don’t like links. 

Great Story!  He did not work for General Motors by any chance?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, RwsGolf1 said:

Great Story!  He did not work for General Motors by any chance?

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Morning all!

warm sunny morning (and looks like the week will be beautiful and warm) September has been so good the past couple years, hoping this continues!

First day of middle school for Matt. Little nervous but he’ll be good! Enjoy the day all!

 

[sirchunksalot]

No squirrels were harmed in making this gravy. 

[MattWillGolf]

On 9/1/2023 at 10:33 AM, Shrek74 said:

Good morning and TGIFF my fellow Spies!

It's been a bit of a bad week for me, mainly after my follow-up appointment with my doctor to review my blood work results. Needless to say, many health-related changes are on the horizon for me beginning immediately. I have 60lbs to lose and several important numbers to reverse.

Luckily weather looks good for my swing lesson tomorrow and my round of golf on Sunday. With the extra day off, I might even squeeze in another on Monday.

Everyone enjoy the long weekend! Golf on!

I’m in a similar situation here after my annual physical and bloodwork. I want to avoid medication so, I’ve upped my exercise, (signed up with a running coach), reduced my sugar intake (and beer). Good luck. You’ve got this.

[MattWillGolf]

2 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:

No squirrels were harmed in making this gravy. 

Please thoroughly enjoy this form me. My most recent bloodwork as eliminated such wonderous food from my diet. 

[Shrek74]

20 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

I’m in a similar situation here after my annual physical and bloodwork. I want to avoid medication so, I’ve upped my exercise, (signed up with a running coach), reduced my sugar intake (and beer). Good luck. You’ve got this.

Hey Matt, you got this too. I don't want to be given meds either and I'm hoping after this 6 months my cholesterol will be good enough I can stop. Everything can be managed and improved if we just put our minds to it and make it happen. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

[StrokerAce]

...whew, what a weekend.
drove to north Jersey on Saturday.
drove in to NYC to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sunday with the in-laws (early 80's)
father-in-law was walking down steps to the cellar in front of me on Sunday, stumbled, fell down 4 steps, landed on hip/shoulder/head, ambulance took him to the hospital and he has a broken hip and had surgery
drove home exhausted on Monday (long, long ER stay)
back to work today

if you are on the fence about going to the Met don't doubt yourself, it's worth the trip. I'm not really an 'art' person although my wife is (art history degree) but some of these works are amazing.
Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Pisarro, Seaurat, etc. 

This is one of the most awe-inspiring works in the American Wing.
It is enormous; my 16 y/o son in front. The only time the entire day where he said "wow".

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

Hey Matt, you got this too. I don't want to be given meds either and I'm hoping after this 6 months my cholesterol will be good enough I can stop. Everything can be managed and improved if we just put our minds to it and make it happen. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Keep telling yourself!  You can make it happen.  I did it over two years and at 76 I am now off metformin, lost 60 lbs, BP is great, and cholesterol is in good shape.  I still have 25-30 lbs to lose but I did it slow, so I'm in no rush to lose the remainder.  It's a great feeling.

[Kenny B]

2 hours ago, StrokerAce said:

...whew, what a weekend.
drove to north Jersey on Saturday.
drove in to NYC to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sunday with the in-laws (early 80's)
father-in-law was walking down steps to the cellar in front of me on Sunday, stumbled, fell down 4 steps, landed on hip/shoulder/head, ambulance took him to the hospital and he has a broken hip and had surgery
drove home exhausted on Monday (long, long ER stay)
back to work today

if you are on the fence about going to the Met don't doubt yourself, it's worth the trip. I'm not really an 'art' person although my wife is (art history degree) but some of these works are amazing.
Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Pisarro, Seaurat, etc. 

This is one of the most awe-inspiring works in the American Wing.
It is enormous; my 16 y/o son in front. The only time the entire day where he said "wow".

Sorry to hear about your FIL; hope he recovers quickly!

I haven't been to the Met in NY, but in 2003 I had a free day while in St. Petersburg Russia and spent it at The State Hermitage Museum, part of the Winter Palace... fabulous works of the Masters!  

[RwsGolf1]

53 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Keep telling yourself!  You can make it happen.  I did it over two years and at 76 I am now off metformin, lost 60 lbs, BP is great, and cholesterol is in good shape.  I still have 25-30 lbs to lose but I did it slow, so I'm in no rush to lose the remainder.  It's a great feeling.

Agreed 100%.  Drugs suck…attempt to fix one thing but screw up 5 more body parts.  My father and mother both had blood pressure issues, they took prescribed meds.  Screw the meds!  Do minimal research and determine what to eat and what to take as vitamins and other supplements, you will be better off in the long run!  Supposed to be hereditary…my sisters all have the same issues and taking the prescribed meds.  My BP is 112/61 and nothing taken other than herbs, vitamins and eat half way smart.  Oh, and two vodkas daily.

Edited September 5, 2023 by RwsGolf1

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone!

It's a back to work day after 6 days off. It's a little jarring having the alarm clock going off again, but the transition back isn't bad so far. At least it's a short work week.

I'm just thankful my wife's doing well and I don't feel too guilty leaving her home. 

I hope everyone has a Happy Hump Day!

[RoverRick]

I was up doing payroll at 2 am like every Wednesday. Usually, because I want it done by the time the payroll people come into work so they don’t bother my Wednesday afternoon golf game. No golf for me today.  My back is still sore, and I’m missing that and the monthly men’s scramble. 
 

Good news is I will be making some slow motion swings and reshafting some clubs prepping for my virtual match game this weekend. I’m swapping out the Cobra Forged Tec Black irons on KBS C Taper Lites  for Ping G425 3-7 hybrids Cobra CB/MB 8-G on MMT. I’ve had the parts to put my “injury set up” together for some time. I’ve just been feeling well enough to not need it. 
 

I already know what will happen. I’ll take these forgiving clubs, make “3/4 swings”, play lights out for a few days. Then I’ll continue to improve health wise, and begin to swing harder, start to pull the hybrids 40 yards left, go back to the irons, swing harder, reinjure myself, and start the process all over. During the process my handicap will decrease to 6 and then increase to 12. 

[GolfSpy AFG]

Morning spies.

Off to the gym; the grind continues.  Time to mix up the daily potions first…

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all, busy work day yesterday and just hot. Not going to really let up for the rest of the week and it sucks but fall weather is on its way. More work today but maybe a lake trip to cap off the day given the weather. No golf till the weekend, but owe an update in the How Did you Play thread from last week, had some good success lately.

I hope everyone has a great day and golf if you can.

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies from a warm and muggy Michigan. Rain later, so any outdoor activities after work more than likely won't happen today. Best thing for me on this "hump day" is FedEx notice that the MGS Jones bag should be delivered today if all goes according to their schedule.

Make your day the best it can be, and if golf is in your plans enjoy the day no matter the score.

[Josh Parker]

Good morning!  I have taken a couple days off from any golf activities.  Been busy with work stuff but plan on hitting the range this afternoon.  

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from an it's going to be a last blast of the summer Wednesday so I better ask off from work today to get the car job done that needs doing before the weather breaks here in WNY (forecast going forward looks wet).  Hot coffee is making, systems going online because, no I did not request the day off so at least an hour and a half before supervisor gets online to give the time off approval.  Golf is Forum today with flag maintenance duty at the WNY National Cemetery this evening with Veteran brothers and sisters and whomever else we bring along.  Hope golf is more than just Forum fo you today! 

[Preeway]

Good morning everyone. Local coffee chain is offering free coffee to teachers today so no coffee in hand yet. But will have two in hand as I hit one by my house then a second right next to my school. Gotta make the most of events like this and they get enough of my money during the year that I don’t feel guilty double dipping. 

My girls volleyball team has their first game today. I teach in the inner city so the VB talent pool isn’t as deep as the suburbs but my girls have a lot of fight in them. Sometimes too much if you know what I mean. I’m excited to see them finally get a chance to compete after a couple weeks of practice. We won’t best many teams (we were 0-10 last year) but they always play hard and never give up. Hope everyone has a great day ahead.