The Good Morning Thread

[Javs]

4 minutes ago, rkj427 said:

Thanks @Javs for sharing the awesome pictures, and it looks like you are really enjoying your vacation! 

You are welcome and yes Sir having a blast!

[ILMgolfnut]

Howdy Spies! Just got back from my semi-annual checkup. Clean bill of health, but we're going to try something different to help with sleep, in addition to hopefully dealing with the shoulder pain. About to go to the pharmacy to pick that up. Otherwise dealing with paperwork all day, to go to South Carolina, go to Baltimore at some point, and get licensed in West Virginia. I'm going to try a Rypstick workout for the first time in a while this evening, and hope my shoulder tolerates it.

Edit: Got the Rypstick done, my first this month. Took me eight swings at the end to get five decent speeds (not sure if that was me or the radar not picking up properly; suspect a combination of both), but the average was 89.4 mph with a high of 91. Yes, I know for some of you 89.4 mph is your CHS with a sand wedge, but that's decent for me, especially not having done any work in two weeks plus. Shoulder is okay so far; took care to warm up a little extra before the session.

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[William P]

3 hours ago, Javs said:

Hello everyone and hope you are having a great day. Lisbon, Portugal today. We did the city and maritime museum tour. 

Great photos @Javs! Awesome looking trip and glad you are enjoying the vacation.

[Javs]

10 minutes ago, William P said:

Great photos @Javs! Awesome looking trip and glad you are enjoying the vacation.

Thank you Sir!

[Indy_Oz]

On 9/10/2024 at 8:39 AM, IndyBonzo said:

Good morning Spies!

I have not posted much for a bit, spending time with FABWIFE as we wait for the next step in her diagnosis and treatment.  We still don’t know even if she is sick and may not know until a biopsy is done.  Imaging is inconclusive. Next appointment is not until 9/30 and a biopsy would follow that. Topping it off, she had a fall and broke her finger and knocked out a filling. Hand surgeon appointment today, as she is likely to need surgery on the tendon.  Dentist tomorrow.  So, yeah, she fully deserves and has been getting my attention and care as much as possible.  Going through the ringer.

Catching up:  Huge congrats to @Cfhandyman on the birth of your grandchild!

Very glad the pup is improving @Northern Monkey.

Belated HBD @Fongle!

Excellent post @Rob Person. Thank you.

Member-guest starts tomorrow.  My brother is coming in from Florida.  Practice round Wednesday, and 2x 9 hole matches Th and F, final Sat.  Wish us luck, please!

I will be safeguarding my back, and hope you are able to do the same @cksurfdude!

I wish you all fantastic days!  Fairways and greens!

@IndyBonzo-  stay positive matey. I'll be thinking of you and your wife- from someone that has gone through a raft of diagnostic scans, bloodwork, scopes, biopsies, surgeries and treatments in the past, I know it's a tough time and the not-knowing is the worst. I truly hope you get answers soon so you know what, if anything, you're dealing with and a plan ahead.  As for the fall, broken finger and filling. Damn. They say things come in threes, so hopefully it's smooth sailing now...

 

[Indy_Oz]

Good evening Spies!

Tomorrow I drive North into Michigan on a work trip. Having to visit a supplier on Friday 13th, I've compensated the weekend impact by booking a round at the venue of the Senior PGA Championships and Jack Nicklaus design course, Harbor Shores (Benton Harbor, SW Michigan). I've been to the beach and town there plenty of times (we go most summers for a day or three), but I've never visited this golf resort and course. It looks amazing! Here's hoping for continued good weather and great course conditions. As a young golfer I LOVED bunker shots and would practice them loads. These days not so much (my local muni doesn't have bunkers and the courses around me vary from rock hard bunkers to soft sand and everything inbetween!)... and this is a Lake Michigan coastal course with LOADS of bunkers and what look like sand dune hazards. Should be fun... Hopefully the folks I'm grouped with are friendly and welcoming of an out of state Limey . I'll try to remember to take some photos to share.

The other bonus for the trip is that I'll get to go and stay with former neighbors and good friends that moved up to West Michigan 3 years ago.

 

[BIG STU]

Up this morning. No golf planned. I have started taking Tuesday and Thursdays off to let the body rest. I was off line due to server problems yesterday. We are fixing to drop Spectrum. I will not elaborate on 911 because it gets me wound up too much. Hell No I will never forget!!! I will say I was up there helping out about 36 hours after it happened. I was a Volunteer Fireman and on Haz Mat Team in our county. 2 of us went up and stayed a week. So far no health effects from exposure etc. for me or the other guy.

On the golf front yesterday was not good or bad except for the fact I did salvage the round not being on point. We did take second place money out of 5 teams.

My wife is working now and will do our weekly shopping afterwards. Not sure on breakfast yet whether we eat in or out. Not really sure of what I will do today. Will just see how things fall into place

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning! 

It's community call day and I'm hoping to be able to get on at the start. We are working over today since we have an all team meeting and have to cover production for the first thirty minutes of second shift. 

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[Josh Parker]

Good morning!

Up early and getting caught up on a few things. Fairly busy day and hoping I can make the call this afternoon. Then have a round planned after that. 

Have a great day everyone!

[BIG STU]

57 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Good morning! 

It's community call day and I'm hoping to be able to get on at the start. We are working over today since we have an all team meeting and have to cover production for the first thirty minutes of second shift. 

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

I hope to make the CC today if my internet equipment cooperates

[sirchunksalot]

29 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

I hope to make the CC today if my internet equipment cooperates

I'll probably be listening to the early part of it driving home. 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies on this early morning start of what is a long week of work and volunteer activity, work computer sorting itself out to connect to network and house still quiet on this zero commute workday and Community Call Thursday   After workday ended yesterday had enough time to start the WNY MGS FM game day thread in Member Meetups then got myself to the WNY National Cemetery to meet up with fellow Veterans who've committed to our schedule for maintaining the avenue flags every vehicle drives past entering the hallowed grounds and after last week's weather of heavy thunderstorms and persistent strong winds for most of the week, we replaced 15 of the 26 flags for torn stripes and frayed corners with flags repaired previously.  Afterward a cold beer overlooking Indian Falls nearby was the tangible reward for the Patriots Day of remembrance with the big flagpole Old Glory  at half mast.  Today is session 5 of 6 for HOPE at Niagara Frontier CC and I will be on the community call  again while driving the hour north as I have been doing much of the summer, looking forward to the big announcement reveal our fearless leaders have been baiting us with since last week   Hope golf is a part of your day! 

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[Javs]

Good morning everyone. Today is an at sea cruising day. Had coffee and breakfast. Gym time next, then let another day of the party commence! Tomorrow we pull into Funchal, Portugal. Hope everyone has a great day!

[Bad Golfer]

Good morning Guys!

I played last evening. Shot a 87. Ball striking was good. Putting was not even though I ended up with 31 putts. I 3 putted 4 times. Smh.

I will be back out to play again this evening. 

Good luck and have a great day everyone!

[Rickp]

Good Morning & Happy Thursday!  Not much in the schedule for today probably house & yard work, SWMBO cannot do much I’m happy to do what I can.  
Forgot to mention on Tuesday I took out the 3 wood and replaced it with my old 7w and adjusted 5w back to a strong 5.  Had a chance to hit the 7w twice with carries over water, ponds are way up with all the rain lately and killed it.  Going  to keep that setup in back for a while.  Playing Friday morning so how it goes.

[Rob Person]

Good morning spies!

Off to work in this wet and dreary weather. Hope anyone in the path of Francine is OK!!!  (Including outlying areas due to rain/flooding and tornados from outer band off shoots)

Community Call day!  Will do my best to make it! Heard this is one not to miss!

[William P]

Good Thursday morning Spies!

Up early to get ready for round 2 of the Senior Club Championship. After the round yesterday I consider myself fortunate to be in the middle of the pack... My ball striking was horrendous at best. Started out fairly well and then... 40-47 for 87. +7 net ain't gonna get it! Really need to scare the leaders and make a good run at it today.

Looking forward to the Community Call this afternoon. We'll have to see if any clues are dropped about upcoming test opportunities.

Have a great day everyone!

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on this Community Call Thursday from what appears to be another great weather day in Michigan.

Round scheduled with some retired military friends later this morning, although it is more a social gathering or practice more than anything else.

@Indy_Oz safe travels to western Michigan, and the weather outlook does look promising for any outdoor activities one may have planned. Have fun while there too!

Hope to hear/see most on the call later today, and hope all have the best day they possibly can have with something fun or enjoyable in your plans. 

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

The craziness at work continued yesterday and given the Teams message I woke up to this morning I am guessing today is going to be even more fun.

Cleaned up our main storage closet  last night and went through all the winter clothes to make sure all three will be all set for the season, which thankfully we mostly are. Just need a couple things for our oldest. Tough to keep track of all the handing down and sizes. Thankfully my wife loves that sort of thing and keeping us organized.  It does feel good to have things put together like that.

Have a great Thursday everyone!

[Byrnzee]

Good morning Spies!

Up early and headed to the airport this morning for an out-of-town wedding for one of my high school buddies. Luckily the clubs are coming with me for a round on Sunday (wedding is Friday).

 Once we land in Rochester, NY we’ll be headed to a local winery with a couple friends, before meeting up with everyone later on for the wedding welcome party. Luckily it’ll be at a bar so I won’t miss the Bills game. 

Sadly will miss the community call, but will definitely be  watching the recording to see the official MGS headcover reveal. 

Hope everyone has a great Thursday and go Bills!

[Mike10487]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:13 PM, BIG STU said:

Good courses in your rotation. Out of them Founders is my favorite. Used to be my #2 course besides Indian Wells. Back in the day we played Founders when it was the Old Sea Gull. They revamped Sea Gull darn near 20 years back and made it Founders and it is nothing like Sea Gull but IMHO better now. Yes supposed to be clear and cool next week. Have fun

I did like Founders. It makes you think! The bunkering was great. It wasn't in the greatest shape, but the greens were good. Caledonia was nothing less than spectacular. 

[ILMgolfnut]

Good morning Spies! Still no AC at the Casa, and the thermostat reported a toasty 77 at 7:30 when I got up, nine degrees warmer than the outside temperature. Previous inhabitants removed almost all the window screens so GF does not view opening the windows at night as an option. The technician came out yesterday, identified a problem with the outside unit, and is awaiting the go-ahead from the landlord to fix it, which means in turn the owner has to approve the expenditure. The good news is the tech has the needed parts available and can get it done quickly once those hoops are cleared. Our sunroom has its own AC unit, similar to a hotel room AC, which still works well, so GF wanted to try to sleep out there in a pallet on the concrete floor. Her back instructed her otherwise.

Shoulder is no worse after Rypstick than before, so that's good. It still bothers me to lie on it, so I have that going on along with the lack of AC. The question I have to decide is what I want to do if the MRI in two weeks finds something surgical. I've assisted on enough shoulder surgeries to know they suck, but poor sleep sucks too. I decided to wait to try the new sleep medication until I know I don't have to drive anywhere the next day, which probably means tonight; that stuff kicks some people's butts, and I've never taken it before.

Hoping I can join the CC this afternoon, work permitting. Sounds like a good one!

Lots going on today with various Spies, it seems. If golf is part of your day, hit 'em straight and putt 'em straighter!

[ILMgolfnut]

6 minutes ago, Mike10487 said:

I did like Founders

Shot a 92 at Founders last Christmas as part of a Yuletide visit to my son who lives in Pawleys, one of my better rounds of 2023. It had rained heavily just before that and the course was fairly soggy, but maybe that kept bad shots from running into trouble.

[Northern Monkey]

Morning all, managed to avoid most of the rain yesterday and stayed reasonably dry. 
Pup continues to improve and is managing to sit now so the new hip is clearly working

@Javs great pics 

Interested in tonight’s CC but on duty so will try and catch some of it if I can

Have a great day everyone

[ILMgolfnut]

6 hours ago, BIG STU said:

We are fixing to drop Spectrum

I came to that conclusion very quickly upon moving to the Carolinas; ditched cable TV first and then internet. Had AT&T Fiber for a while, but when I moved into the current Casa, this neighborhood is not yet wired for fiber, so I have slightly slower AT&T now. Google Fiber is aggressively expanding in NC and I keep hoping it will get to the Casa, but that will require Alphabet to shell out for that fiber that AT&T hasn't.

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[David Leighton Reid]

Sorry, double post  

 

 

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[David Leighton Reid]

The Old Guys took it on the chin last night and will play for 3rd place next week.  Our death blow came from a 7 handicapper who shot 34 net.

 

 

[Javs]

11 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:

Morning all, managed to avoid most of the rain yesterday and stayed reasonably dry. 
Pup continues to improve and is managing to sit now so the new hip is clearly working

@Javs great pics 

Interested in tonight’s CC but on duty so will try and catch some of it if I can

Have a great day everyone

Thank you Sir. Beautiful looking lab. Hope he fully recovers! We used to have a chocolate lab named Foster. He was a great boy! 

[Swood1994]

Good morning, folks!

Friday eve, plugging away at work. Hoping to join the community call today and see the grand reveal of the MGS headcovers.

I hope everyone has a great day and can get a jump on the weekend!

[cksurfdude]

Good Morning!!

Another really nice looking day here with mild temps and low humidity. Ahhh if only every day .... 

Back is doing better, thx everyone. Heat and ice have helped; may try to go back to the acupuncturist again today, too. FYI if you haven't seen it, under Lessons, Drills, Fitness Tips is a new thread - "Ask A Physio" - from someone with TPI and PT certifications. 

May try a little chipping and putting practice later .. gotta keep my meager skills at least where they are! .. and try to catch the Community Call before happy hour / date night with my honey. 

Hope everyone can get out and have a really great day today!!