The Good Morning Thread

[William P]

53 minutes ago, Erin B said:

 

I’m always hitting that 10% and am always in the trees on a wide fairway. There must be some invisible magnetic pull for my golf balls.

I resemble that remark!

[MattWillGolf]

7 hours ago, Erin B said:

I was once told trees are 90% air. To those who say that I say…

[Northern Monkey]

Good morning all on a lovely sunny start to the day. I’ve got a tee time booked for later so will be able to get my first full round in with the new Cobras and looking forward to playing them. 
As I’m not on duty for the next 4 days I’m hoping to get a few rounds in but as always it’s dependent on what the boss has planned for me. Sure there’ll be something but with any luck it will still allow time for golf. 
Hope you all have a Good Friday and enjoy your long weekend for those that have it

[berkeleybob]

Morning all.

Ooof, we had a village meeting with the municipal/county government last night. So I missed the community call. In the next few years, the transformer station next door is expanding its property to twice its size, and a motorway/highway will be cutting through within a half-mile/kilometer. We were meeting to find out how the government will us improve the village to maintain its attractiveness, but it went off track when a couple of residents dominated the meeting and turned it into a woe-is-me episode. Believe me, I’m not happy either, but we were meeting to come up with solutions and budget recommendations/approval/blessing. Oy, what a mess.  

I’ve got some updates ahead. I started my Fit For Golf workout schedule this week, so first impressions are coming up.

I’ve got a pet pic to post.

Also I played some golf yesterday, so I’ll be posting a VCT score.

Speaking of which, this fella showed up in the mail.

Many thanks, @GolfSpy_APH! I am officially Hot Stuff!

Have a good one.

Edited May 24 by berkeleybob

[GolfSpy_APH]

6 minutes ago, berkeleybob said:

Morning all.

Ooof, we had a village meeting with the municipal/county government last night so I missed the community call. 

I’ve got some updates ahead. I started my Fit For Golf workout schedule this week, so first impressions are coming up.

I’ve got a pet pic to post.

Also I played some golf yesterday, so I’ll be posting a VCT score.

Speaking of which, this fella showed up in the mail.

Many thanks, @GolfSpy_APH! I am officially Hot Stuff!

Have a good one.

First one in your neck of the woods to have one of those! 

For those wondering we are looking at doing a restock of them and potentially send them out once again. Without getting into all the details those versions are of limited quantity and are looking how we can update and keep more on hand!

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Back at the realm of the “ Dark Kingdom “ been a long, long day…

Corporate was as enjoyable as inflamed hemorrhoids.  
 Fleet is increasing life of work vehicles by 25%… Fine, just okay the needed maintenance and don’t set in a cubicle that is 1000 miles from Texas an attempt to tell us what we need and don’t need.  
  To “ save “ money fleet wants to pull some us out from 4 wheel drives. Fortunately we still have a couple of C-suite’s that broke sweat when they were younger… A select few are keeping our 4 wheel drive vehicles.  
   HR was the real trip. That face to face was real quick. The HR representative wanted me to enroll in the retirement program ; I declined, I do the 401K and retiree health slush fund. I am not interested in any program about the joys of retirement. She stated that as a 72 year old that I should reconsider the retirement program/plan… I kindly told her that I had a plan and that retirement wasn’t for me .. That I planned to “ wear out” instead of retiring and “ rusting out “.  
 Actual work was time consuming. Driving and wandering around Texas for a total for the day of about 12 hours, with 7 hours at corporate or on work sites. Should now be left alone by “ Those people “ for the rest of the month. 
  Young people and couples will be inundating the course for the next few days, so NO golf during the holiday weekend for this Ancient Ager. Will just busy myself trying to avoid the slings and arrows from “ You-know-who “..

Enjoy this day, hopefully everyone will be able to use it to launch into your holiday weekend. Old people are meandering off to bed. 

Edited May 24 by Dead Solid Bogey

[Northern Monkey]

29 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

First one in your neck of the woods to have one of those! 

For those wondering we are looking at doing a restock of them and potentially send them out once again. Without getting into all the details those versions are of limited quantity and are looking how we can update and keep more on hand!

That’s good news as I asked for one but was told we have none left

[3Putt4Double]

8 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:

That’s good news as I asked for one but was told we have none left

I was told the same bud.. Love the look of the tags! I'm sure they will get more in before long though

[3Putt4Double]

32 minutes ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

Back at the realm of the “ Dark Kingdom “ been a long, long day…

Corporate was as enjoyable as inflamed hemorrhoids.  
 Fleet is increasing life of work vehicles by 25%… Fine, just okay the needed maintenance and don’t set in a cubicle that is 1000 miles from Texas an attempt to tell us what we need and don’t need.  
  To “ save “ money fleet wants to pull some us out from 4 wheel drives. Fortunately we still have a couple of C-suite’s that broke sweat when they were younger… A select few are keeping our 4 wheel drive vehicles.  
   HR was the real trip. That face to face was real quick. The HR representative wanted me to enroll in the retirement program ; I declined, I do the 401K and retiree health slush fund. I am not interested in any program about the joys of retirement. She stated that as a 72 year old that I should reconsider the retirement program/plan… I kindly told her that I had a plan and that retirement wasn’t for me .. That I planned to “ wear out” instead of retiring and “ rusting out “.  
 Actual work was time consuming. Driving and wandering around Texas for a total for the day of about 12 hours, with 7 hours at corporate or on work sites. Should now be left alone by “ Those people “ for the rest of the month. 
  Young people and couples will be inundating the course for the next few days, so NO golf during the holiday weekend for this Ancient Ager. Will just busy myself trying to avoid the slings and arrows from “ You-know-who “..

Enjoy this day, hopefully everyone will be able to use it to launch into your holiday weekend. Old people are meandering off to bed. 

Come on across that line to Louisiana..I know a course that is in really bad shape, but at least we would be the only ones there lol! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

13 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:

That’s good news as I asked for one but was told we have none left

 

4 minutes ago, Bubba1985 said:

I was told the same bud.. Love the look of the tags! I'm sure they will get more in before long though

Working on it! 

The previous creator of these isn't around the forum much anymore so we are having to pivot and do our own new thing with these. During the outing much of the staff will be together and we will hopefully be able to make some more concrete plans for various projects we have going on. 

[3Putt4Double]

2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

 

Working on it! 

The previous creator of these isn't around the forum much anymore so we are having to pivot and do our own new thing with these. During the outing much of the staff will be together and we will hopefully be able to make some more concrete plans for various projects we have going on. 

Y'all need to train my admin team at my job.. Y'all stay getting things done and always are looking for something new

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone! 

We're on the cusp of a 3 day weekend and just have to make it through today. I hope it's not one of those days that never end. With the repetitive nature of my job, that happens way too often. 

I've got to start organizing and packing for the outing and make sure I've got everything I need for several days away from the house. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday!

 

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on this partly cloudy Friday morning here in the Motor City.

Hoping that today is a better day for me than yesterday, as I had issues at a doctor appointment with medical insurance coverage or lack of due to my former employer not submitting required paperwork for either my medical insurance or Medicare. 

Took me about an hour on the phone with both to get the information and forms I needed, and then I sent them to my former employer HR department for them to complete and send back to me electronically. With the upcoming holiday weekend and knowing how many people did not come into the facilities, it will be next week until I hear back.

Hoping to get to the range either today or Sunday, as those will be the only days open on my schedule before I start the drive to VA on Monday.

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

 

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

Half day today before heading for camping early this afternoon. I am looking forward to some time outside and the 45 degree morning forecasted after the last couple days were far too hot for my liking.

Kids enjoyed a final day of swimming before the cooler weather sets in which gave me some time to get things started on the packing front and left us in pretty good shape on that front.

Have a great Friday and long weekend everyone!

[Wheelieb]

Morning All,

The bag tags are sweet and never got a response from the guy. Now I know why based on @GolfSpy_APH’s comment here. Nothing wrong with waiting until they have a good one to replace it with. 
 

Last day of learning how to write a resumé in class. I feel the instructor gets a bit off topic and starts talking about other areas we need in retirement that you don’t think of. That’s great, but there are classes for that offered at the same building. I love the info. I think they should make all this stuff a two week course so it’s not so condensed. Anhyow, hope everyone has a great day. 

[3Putt4Double]

14 minutes ago, Wheelieb said:

Morning All,

The bag tags are sweet and never got a response from the guy. Now I know why based on @GolfSpy_APH’s comment here. Nothing wrong with waiting until they have a good one to replace it with. 
 

Last day of learning how to write a resumé in class. I feel the instructor gets a bit off topic and starts talking about other areas we need in retirement that you don’t think of. That’s great, but there are classes for that offered at the same building. I love the info. I think they should make all this stuff a two week course so it’s not so condensed. Anhyow, hope everyone has a great day. 

Did he talk about how the government taxes that retirement out of our check, gains interest off it, then taxes it again before they give it back in small portions so we can't gain any interest from it.. That's another subject lol..imma stick to golf convo

[Josh Parker]

Good Friday morning!

Another jamb packed day ahead and hopefully some range time this afternoon. Shoulder is feeling pretty good and want to slowly see how it is at the range. Not going to push it. 

Hope everyone has a great day!

[ILMgolfnut]

17 hours ago, Erin B said:

Good morning Spies! I once heard someone say a tree is 90% air, but so is a screen door and you ain't hitting a golf ball through a screen door.

Oh man, how to describe the last 24 hours, other than Adventures in Travel. I mentioned the airline rebooked my flights yesterday because of expected bad weather in Texas. That was only the beginning. Cali to Phoenix was routine enough. Then the fun began. The flight from Phoenix to Charlotte was re-rebooked, then delayed some more, because the incoming plane was a tad late. No biggie so far. But then they started boarding... and stopped. The first class people and those who needed extra time to board were just held at the top of the ramp for like 30 minutes. No explanation, and the gate agents didn't seem to be interested in finding out why we couldn't get on board. Finally after a half hour we get to board. And then sit at the gate with the door closed for another half hour. At that point I was pretty sure I wasn't getting home last night. And I was correct. Landed in Charlotte, sprinted through the terminal to the gate just in time to see my plane to the Casa being pushed back for departure.

I called my company's travel agent (this is after midnight) who looked at flight options, and all of them sucked. So she booked me a rental car for a four-hour one way trip to the Casa. But the rental car agency wouldn't let me have the car because I didn't have two forms of photo ID. Actually, in my state of exhaustion, I forgot I DID have a second photo ID -- my passport. But a 4-hour drive getting home at 5 a.m. was probably not the wisest move either. So I called the agency back and she found me a hotel room nearby, and they had a shuttle still running at 1 am to boot! So got the shuttle, got to the hotel and got to bed.

When do I get back to the Casa? 7. Tonight. Next flight with open seats leaves at 6. I'm remembering why I avoided that airline for quite a few years. Unfortunately, my favorite airline can't always get me where I want to go when I need to be there. But then neither can this one, even when it has scheduled flights.

Meanwhile I got in plenty of airport hiking, at least equal to playing nine holes. Didn't have to lug my suitcase around because I checked it, but that also means I don't have my suitcase now. Website says it is somewhere in the Charlotte airport. I'll see if I can find it this afternoon.

Meanwhile I'm going back to sleep.

Edited May 24 by ILMgolfnut

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from the beautiful northern reaches of this land just south of the Great White North in WNY on this last Friday before the adventure south  one more workday to get through with a zero commute and coffee soon in hand, already on the network with a skeleton crew online so far  great community call yesterday enroute to the HOPE session with glimpses of the Northern Neighbor's land across the waterways and hope for me is to get the mulch yard projects done before Monday's forecasted weather arrives so golf is likely not on my near term activity forecast.  Hope golf is a part of your day! 

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[Rob Person]

Morning spies from the great smokie mountain region . Lots on the agenda today as the bride and groom ensemble arrive and start final preparations for the main event tomorrow.   Hope everyone can enjoy the weekend!

Here is my morning view from the air bnb back porch.

 

[ZJeb67]

Orioles at the oriole feeder are looking extra fat and bushy

Happy Friday all!  League score improved some last night.  Weekend awaits.  Just have that get through the  pesky day job.

Stix Compete Driver delivery expected this afternoon!

 

[Northern Monkey]

10 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Morning spies from the great smokie mountain region . Lots on the agenda today as the bride and groom ensemble arrive and start final preparations for the main event tomorrow.   Hope everyone can enjoy the weekend!

Here is my morning view from the air bnb back porch.

 

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope everything goes to plan and you all have a great time

[JFish350]

A Quick good morning to everyone. Called into work early this morning, Guess that means I'm leaving work early as well. They'll get over it. 

 

Safe travels to everyone no matter where your heading, camping, Glamping, Golf course or just the store. BE patient it's the holiday weekend and it's better to late than not at all. 

[Steve F]

3 hours ago, Northern Monkey said:

That’s good news as I asked for one but was told we have none left

How exactly does one acquire one? 

[TK_]

8 minutes ago, ZJeb67 said:

Orioles at the oriole feeder are looking extra fat and bushy

Happy Friday all!  League score improved some last night.  Weekend awaits.  Just have that get through the  pesky day job.

Stix Compete Driver delivery expected this afternoon!

 

I have been very interested in Stix for a long time. Everything I have seen has been great reviews. In my Golf Newsletter’s I always am recommending them to people who want to upgrade and not break the bank. I hope the Complete Driver works well for you! 

[Steve F]

4 hours ago, berkeleybob said:

Morning all.

Ooof, we had a village meeting with the municipal/county government last night. So I missed the community call. In the next few years, the transformer station next door is expanding its property to twice its size, and a motorway/highway will be cutting through within a half-mile/kilometer. We were meeting to find out how the government will us improve the village to maintain its attractiveness, but it went off track when a couple of residents dominated the meeting and turned it into a woe-is-me episode. Believe me, I’m not happy either, but we were meeting to come up with solutions and budget recommendations/approval/blessing. Oy, what a mess.  

I’ve got some updates ahead. I started my Fit For Golf workout schedule this week, so first impressions are coming up.

I’ve got a pet pic to post.

Also I played some golf yesterday, so I’ll be posting a VCT score.

Speaking of which, this fella showed up in the mail.

Many thanks, @GolfSpy_APH! I am officially Hot Stuff!

Have a good one.

How does one acquire one of these gems?

 

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

Uppa with a cuppa. Happy Friday. It looks to be a perfect weather day in CNY. My lovely wife’s birthday is today. We are low key birthday people.  Several of our neighbors have May birthdays so we are attending a group birthday party tomorrow. I will be making Mai Tais for the party. This recipe has claimed many victims.

A practice session in the hitting net is on tap after my run today.

Wishing all a wonderful day.

[TK_]

35 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Good morning Spies! I once heard someone say a tree is 90% air, but so is a screen door and you ain't hitting a golf ball through a screen door.

Oh man, how to describe the last 24 hours, other than Adventures in Travel. I mentioned the airline rebooked my flights yesterday because of expected bad weather in Texas. That was only the beginning. Cali to Phoenix was routine enough. Then the fun began. The flight from Phoenix to Charlotte was re-rebooked, then delayed some more, because the incoming plane was a tad late. No biggie so far. But then they started boarding... and stopped. The first class people and those who needed extra time to board were just held at the top of the ramp for like 30 minutes. No explanation, and the gate agents didn't seem to be interested in finding out why we couldn't get on board. Finally after a half hour we get to board. And then sit at the gate with the door closed for another half hour. At that point I was pretty sure I wasn't getting home last night. And I was correct. Landed in Charlotte, sprinted through the terminal to the gate just in time to see my plane to the Casa being pushed back for departure.

I called my company's travel agent (this is after midnight) who looked at flight options, and all of them sucked. So she booked me a rental car for a four-hour one way trip to the Casa. But the rental car agency wouldn't let me have the car because I didn't have two forms of photo ID. Actually, in my state of exhaustion, I forgot I DID have a second photo ID -- my passport. But a 4-hour drive getting home at 5 a.m. was probably not the wisest move either. So I called the agency back and she found me a hotel room nearby, and they had a shuttle still running at 1 am to boot! So got the shuttle, got to the hotel and got to bed.

When do I get back to the Casa? 7. Tonight. Next flight with open seats leaves at 6. I'm remembering why I avoided that airline for quite a few years. Unfortunately, my favorite airline can't always get me where I want to go when I need to be there. But then neither can this one, even when it has scheduled flights.

Meanwhile I got in plenty of airport hiking, at least equal to playing nine holes. Didn't have to lug my suitcase around because I checked it, but that also means I don't have my suitcase now. Website says it is somewhere in the Charlotte airport. I'll see if I can find it this afternoon.

Meanwhile I'm going back to sleep.

Airline delays have become so common these days. Not sure if it’s because of how connected we are that we hear it more now, or if they have actually just gotten worse and worse. Hope you catch some much needed sleep and rest before the big MDW plans. 

[David Leighton Reid]

Good Friday morning!  I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend.  Also, safe travels to all the Spies headed for Kingsmill.

 

 

Edited May 24 by David Leighton Reid

[TK_]

Good Morning Spies, 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all, and to all of the Veterans, thank you for your service. You risked what others didn’t, so the citizen’s of this great nation could go about their lives without interruption. If you know someone who has given their life while in service to this country, make sure to honor them well. Celebrate life. Celebrate joy. Celebrate freedom. I hope everyone has a nice, safe weekend, filled with birdie opportunities, smiles, and memories that last a lifetime.