The Good Morning Thread

[Josh Parker]

Good morning!  

Up again way too early but I have become accustomed to it.  Drinking the coffee and getting ready for a busy day.  Nephews' birthday party and then a round of golf this afternoon.  Didn't get to play yesterday and today is supposed to be low 60's and no wind.

We are hosting family for Turkey day tomorrow so this evening will be prepping everything for that and getting the bird ready to put in the smoker.

Have a great day!

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone on a cool Wednesday morning from my flat tired car. 

Yesterday was a very eventful day with me blowing out a tire leaving work, having a dog with diarrhea, and buying a griddle. It's all good, though. I'll get the spare on after work and head home to enjoy the holiday weekend. I'm looking forward to some delicious food tomorrow.

I hope any of you who are travelling have a safe trip and enjoy the time with family. We're doing Friends giving with some friends and it should be fun 

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on this Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday.

Unable to have a no commute workday today, so already in, and hoping to wrap up all that is needed to be done here at least a little earlier than normal quitting time.

Actually need 2 people in the facility for safety reasons, and I came in to be the 2nd person for another who was left to "fend for himself" by a couple others from his group.

Hope that those who may be traveling, all arrive safe and sound, and have stress free travel days.

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

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

Had a nice day off with the wife running some errands, and gabbing some lunch. It is currently snowing here, and enough that I will have to shovel it, not looking like it will be melting any time soon. Looking forward to seeing family, and a busy weekend overall. Heading to my parents tomorrow, then my family is coming up our way Saturday to cut down a Christmas tree, and finally Sunday off to my in-laws to celebrate the run of birthdays (23rd, 26th and 30th). Should be fun but tiring to say the least.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[ParFore74x]

Good morning and happy Wednesday spies! Last day of work for the week and I am hoping it goes by quickly, I am ready for some downtime. We are hosting dinner tomorrow although our only guest is my father so it will not be a house full of people. We’ll get to use all four chairs at the table so I guess we can call it a table full for Thanksgiving.

Started sorting through some items that I need to clear out of my garage yesterday afternoon. Found a few boxes of NASCAR diecast cars that I need to get up on Marketplace. Found more than I thought there would be. 

Hope everyone has a most excellent day!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Good morning All, 

Be on the lookout later today for a thread I’ve been thinking about, should make for some fun discussion. Until then, please enjoy this, as it brought a smile to my face this morning

Have a great Wednesday!

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from a wet and surprisingly warmer (meaning about 40F) here in WNY with temps not projected in the 30-40F range for the 14 day period, hot coffee to make the day start right on a zero commute Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve.  Son comes home today for the holiday weekend and all other plans are unbeknownst to me, I am sure I will be made aware when I need to know.  Hope golf is a part of your day 

[Coachbutt]

Grey morning here in Homosassa.8:30 shotgun with MGA.

Bought a set of Wilson D7s on a lark switching between them and 921hm just for kicks.  A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

[rkj427]

4 hours ago, Coachbutt said:

Grey morning here in Homosassa.8:30 shotgun with MGA.

Bought a set of Wilson D7s on a lark switching between them and 921hm just for kicks.  A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

Welcome Coach, and don't be hesitant here, a lot of really good people with a common interest of the game of golf is what brought us all here together initially.

Be sure to make a post about the differences between your Wilson D7's and the Mizuno Hot Metals after you put them through their paces.

Edited November 22, 2023 by rkj427

[GolfSpy_BEN]

7 minutes ago, Coachbutt said:

Grey morning here in Homosassa.8:30 shotgun with MGA.

Bought a set of Wilson D7s on a lark switching between them and 921hm just for kicks.  A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

Welcome Coach! There are no strangers here, only friends we haven’t met yet. Feel free to look around and contribute as you see fit. That’s the beauty of this place, it is whatever you want it to be.

[Rob Person]

it's prep day! 3 turkey dry brines, casserole prep, digging around for that elusive Thanksgiving platter and utensils.   14 people will be here tomorrow,  and not a one plays golf...lol

I'm excited actually,  because I'm smoking 1, traditional oven roasted, and for the first time I will be doing a pressure pot turkey as well. (oil-less fryer)

everyone have a safe and fun holiday (for those who participate)

do those across the Atlantic celebrate too?

[David Leighton Reid]

Hello Wednesday!

 

 

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, Coachbutt said:

Grey morning here in Homosassa.8:30 shotgun with MGA.

Bought a set of Wilson D7s on a lark switching between them and 921hm just for kicks.  A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

Welcome!  

[CSiders12]

Good morning! Got to sleep in today which was greatly needed! It's my mom's birthday today, so spending some time with her this morning before my wife and I head to Illinois to spend Thanksgiving with her family. Looking forward to some relaxation and good food in the next couple of days.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Coachbutt said:

A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

We’re just a friendly group. Most have never met and  only know each other from posting on the forum and talking about this game we all love.   

[Dead Solid Bogey]

1 hour ago, Coachbutt said:

Grey morning here in Homosassa.8:30 shotgun with MGA.

Bought a set of Wilson D7s on a lark switching between them and 921hm just for kicks.  A little hesitant here as you folks seem to know each other very well. 

Will kick in my 2bits on occasion. 

You are more than welcome coach. I have been made to feel more than welcome by this intrepid group of golfers. Annnnnd, if they would be willing to welcome me, your welcoming is a done deal. Good luck with the new clubs. 

[Alan Scalzi]

Happy Thanksgiving eve to all! Not much expected of me for the holiday ( need to go pick up some rolls this morning ). So I guess I'll stay out of everyone's way and go play 18! 48° and sunny! Need to learn to hit low rollers as nothing going to stick on the greens today.  No complaints as its golf and thats all I have to worry about. Will be warm and dry thanks to my Galway Bay gear! Have you heard its some pretty good gear in the cold and rain! HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

[Shrek74]

Good morning Spies, and TGIFF!!! Ok, while not technically Friday, it's pretty much Friday.

[Derek Lusk]

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!! It is currently 20 here with a high of 54. Hopefully it is a short day for everyone and those of you that are off can hit the course. Remember it not how you drive it’s how you arrive!!!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all from a chilly Wednesday morning. Expecting a pretty slow morning here at work, and getting out around 2 to head to my aunt and uncles house in Madison for a very laid back Thanksgiving dinner meal a day early. Sweatpants and paper plates type of affair, which is unbeatable for me and my liking lol. Badger hoopers on tonight at 7:30 so looking forward to watching that! 

Speaking of Badger men's hoops, just bought some tickets to a game in January to take our boys to their first game. They have really gotten into watching basketball with me, which I LOVE, so giving them the tickets for Christmas this year. We are a basketball family, and having coached for a number of years and played all my life, I am happy they are taking genuine interest as well.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[Dead Solid Bogey]

All righty then… Thanksgiving eve is upon us. Work Monday turned out to be one of those days that did not have enough hours in it and ran way too much into Tuesday. Crawled home yesterday and now done with work and “ Those People “ for the rest month. 
    The female royal being has decided that after a catch-as-catch can meal at home tomorrow morning, we will spend the day as stoop labor at a couple of community meals for the less fortunate. The “she being” will be out front doing meet and greets and enabling those that need aid. Your’s truly will be doing grunt work in the kitchen(s). I actually like these kind of activities as I consider it my partial payment back to the community for being pretty much a bane on society most of the year. 
    My caring “ Beast Bride “ has also decided to galavant around the state the rest of the holiday weekend and into next week. She ask if I want to join her… I politely declined the offer while screaming; “ HARD PASS “ in my head. She asked, what I was going to do and where I was going to go? I just nonchalantly said I would find somewhere to go and  something to do. . I plan on spending the rest of the day planning where to run to,  that would involve /include golf. 
    May you all have a fantastic holiday and remember and be mindful that there are those species around us that just don’t get the whole Thanksgiving vibe. 

[Samuel09152]

Good morning all! It’s Wednesday, aka my favorite day PAYDAY!!! It’s also pre-getinmybelly day! Today continuing with my thankful week, I’m thankful for my job(that at times I hate) and all that responsibility that comes with it (most of the time I wish I could give away lol). It allows me to be apart of some pretty cool science and see some cool stuff! Also thankful for adversity that I’ve been through, and it teaching me what it has! I’ve already hit 300 balls in the sim today with some old clubs since mine are packed, heading to lake and will be playing one of the Bear Trace courses on Friday. Hoping for an ok round, and to beat my FIL. Hope y’all have a great day and BE THE BLESSING! 

[ZoonORama]

Good Morning Spies!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! 

I remember growing up and having in-laws and family over for Thanksgiving. As a kid we would always watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special.

I don’t even know if they air those anymore. Seems to me kids these days are missing out on some truly wholesome shows like this.

Have a blessed time this week with family and those you love and care about. I am thankful that I can play golf, even after a terrible back injury. It has been awesome getting back into the game and I am really looking forward to getting back out next year.

Cheers 

Edited November 22, 2023 by ZoonORama

[Samuel09152]

Just now, ZoonORama said:

Good Morning Spies!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! 

I remember growing up and having in-laws and family over for Thanksgiving. As a kid we would always watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special.

 

 

I don’t even know if they air those anymore. Seems to me kids these days are missing out on some truly wholesome shows like this.

Have a blessed time this week with family and those you love and care about. I am thankful that I can play golf, even after a terrible back injury. It has been awesome getting back into the game and I am really looking forward to getting back out next year.

Cheers 

I’m pretty sure Apple+ has the rights to Charlie Brown and will be playing them for free but you may have to sign up or something like that. Not really sure since I have Apple+ with my school account. 

[BLD7]

Good morning Spies! For the first time in awhile there is actually no agenda for today. Hoping that hanging with the family will keep me from pre-ordering a Bettinardi BB1W lefty. Ha! The sound slot has piqued my interest. May have to do some meal prep today to keep me occupied, thought about organizing the golf workshop but that will likely only make me want to order a putter. Anyway - may you all have a great day today.

[jbern]

Good morning! Putting the finishing touches on some items at work before the long Thanksgiving weekend. The morning has flown by, so hopefully I can get everything done that I need to. 

Spending time with extended family tonight and maybe going to take all the kids/cousins to see the new Wish movie.

Have a great day everyone!

[cksurfdude]

Good Morning all, including @Coachbutt 

...fyi it took me years to get comfortable posting in here so don't sweat it .. as others said explore different topics and jump in whenever and wherever suits you ...

So wife and I had gone to a comedy night hosted at our local brewery recently, and the last stand up had a great line - he's taking about the holidays and about people getting together and .. about all the eating...

.. and says, "yep Thanksgiving is the official start of the Italian Eating Season - now through Christmas and into New Year's and continues ah the way to Easter!!"

My wife is Italian and that's *EXACTLY* what happens here every year!! And yes she got a kick out of that and was cracking up!

Our big (very big like 16 at least, sometimes more) family & friends get together feast is actually Saturday, to allow her cousins in NJ to drive back and forth to/from here more easily, so today my wife and I will start out by going out to happy hour

All those that are traveling today - be patient, be safe. 

[Javs]

Good morning everyone. Traveled yesterday out of state to spend the week with our son, his wife and our grandchildren. So, no more golf just family time till next week. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving tomorrow. 

[jbern]

50 minutes ago, BLD7 said:

 Hoping that hanging with the family will keep me from pre-ordering a Bettinardi BB1W lefty. Ha! 

I'm hoping for the same distractions to keep me from ordering a L.A.B. armlock or broomstick with the 20% off code!

[Jim Shaw]

getting my Takomo’s warmed up for a fun, cool, fall day at Olympic View..