MyGolfSpy Vancouver, BC trip JUNE 2013

[The Dansome]

Tuna, you've played Pagoda? Good as it looks?

[The Dansome]

Hopefully we'll get some interest from the Spy's and take this up another level.

[Aotearoa_Brad]

And yes Nidine's b'day is Monday June 17, so that would be a perfect week

 

...and mine on the 18th. We've had a serious conversation about me attending, and the only thing preventing me from locking it in is a baby due beginning of July... Not sure I can move that appt back, but we'll see;)

[The Dansome]

...and mine on the 18th. We've had a serious conversation about me attending, and the only thing preventing me from locking it in is a baby due beginning of July... Not sure I can move that appt back, but we'll see;)

 

Just tell it to wait, it's got the next 18 years with dad until he/she goes off to college.

 

Man I'm just jacked at the fact yer considering this.

[The Dansome]

MLB wanted me to add the new Pagoda Ridge and it's "great wall"

 

[Manbropig]

...and mine on the 18th. We've had a serious conversation about me attending, and the only thing preventing me from locking it in is a baby due beginning of July... Not sure I can move that appt back, but we'll see;)

 

LOL and mine on the 21st!

[GolfSpy WD]

Wish I could make it, but no way I can commit to this with family life being what it is atm. Looks like a blast and a ton of fun. You all will have to send pictures.

 

Now, if it were a north eastern US location, things might be different on my end...

[The Dansome]

Wish I could make it, but no way I can commit to this with family life being what it is atm. Looks like a blast and a ton of fun. You all will have to send pictures.

 

Now, if it were a north eastern US location, things might be different on my end...

 

North Eastern location? Well if RP comes here this year, maybe we'll have to go there next year.

[JBones]

Wish I could make it, but no way I can commit to this with family life being what it is atm. Looks like a blast and a ton of fun. You all will have to send pictures.

 

Now, if it were a north eastern US location, things might be different on my end...

I'm in the same boat; I would love to come, but unfortunately I cannot.

 

I agree with the North East thing though, I'd love to play Bethpage Black one time in my life.

[GolfSpy WD]

I'm in the same boat; I would love to come, but unfortunately I cannot.

 

I agree with the North East thing though, I'd love to play Bethpage Black one time in my life.

 

Hah, Bethpage is exactly what I was thinking. Plus, I might have the skill to play it given another year of practice.

[The Dansome]

Not the greatest playable layout around but gotta add Furry Creek to the list based on views of Howe Sound alone.

 

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Hah, Bethpage is exactly what I was thinking. Plus, I might have the skill to play it given another year of practice.

 

That would be a trip! If you're looking in Boston area - Red Tail is an awesome layout to play...

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Not the greatest playable layout around but gotta add Furry Creek to the list based on views of Howe Sound alone.

 

 

 

Oh my goodness yes!

[The Dansome]

I see this thread was mentioned in last weeks Newsletter, would be nice to get see some others interested. Be great to have this planned months in advance for arranging everything and book vacation time. Curious if any Spy's have thought about it.

[The Dansome]

Dude, these pics are Beautiful. I definitely think that this track should be on the play list.

 

Just one Man's vote

 

Fairways's & Greens 4ever

 

Some of the holes get a little Mickey Mouse-ish, but yes it's worth it for the views alone. Nidine hasn't played it either so I'll move it to the top of the list.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

I see this thread was mentioned in last weeks Newsletter, would be nice to get see some others interested. Be great to have this planned months in advance for arranging everything and book vacation time. Curious if any Spy's have thought about it.

 

Trying to arrange my work schedule to be in Vancouver in the June time frame. Don't want to miss this!

 

And fellow Minnesotans -- I propose a get-together/planning meeting at the Minnesota Golf Show next month. Anyone game?

 

Here's the link: http://www.minnesotagolfshow.com

[Walkerjames]

I would love too but I don't think I can swing it. Pun intended. Van is a beautiful city and lot of great tracks Ill be envious in Jun.

[The Dansome]

Another teaser of of Furry to get the blood going:

 

[Blade]

You're not playing fair man! How's anyone supposed to say no after seeing those pictures? Geez!

[Super Tuna]

You're not playing fair man! How's anyone supposed to say no after seeing those pictures? Geez!

 

Thus is the point!

Though Furry creek can be an infuriating course to play

[Aotearoa_Brad]

Okay, here's the rub. I'm going to go all out and try to work out a way to make a few extra grand between now and June so that I can represent (even if my "game" is limited to contests on the 19th ). There's a bunch of sporting stuff that I haven't used in years that'll be sold and that's a start, but I'm on the lookout for ideas - any suggestions will be welcomed... I'm desperate to be in attendance because this looks like its shaping up as an event not to miss!

[The Dansome]

Okay, here's the rub. I'm going to go all out and try to work out a way to make a few extra grand between now and June so that I can represent (even if my "game" is limited to contests on the 19th ). There's a bunch of sporting stuff that I haven't used in years that'll be sold and that's a start, but I'm on the lookout for ideas - any suggestions will be welcomed... I'm desperate to be in attendance because this looks like its shaping up as an event not to miss!

 

WOW! Respect!

 

OK people, looks like the gauntlet has been thrown down if New Zealand is coming!

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

WOW! Respect!

 

OK people, looks like the gauntlet has been thrown down if New Zealand is coming!

 

That's what you call dedication. KIWIII!!!

[RoverRick]

I went on Travelocity last week or when ever and looked at flights. Since I signed in they apparently have a record and they keep sending me information of flights to Seattle. I can book right now for $212 round trip DFW to Seattle. If I knew I was going to be in this country I would book right now, but damned the luck. That is cheap.

[The Dansome]

I went on Travelocity last week or when ever and looked at flights. Since I signed in they apparently have a record and they keep sending me information of flights to Seattle. I can book right now for $212 round trip DFW to Seattle. If I knew I was going to be in this country I would book right now, but damned the luck. That is cheap.

 

Now that's freaking cheap. A car for the week would cost more.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Now that's freaking cheap. A car for the week would cost more.

From there book AMTRAK to Vancouver -- it's the greatest train ride ever! Just don't joke with the customs officers at the Vancouver train station. Almost wise-assed myself a return trip to Seattle.

[The Dansome]

From there book AMTRAK to Vancouver -- it's the greatest train ride ever! Just don't joke with the customs officers at the Vancouver train station. Almost wise-assed myself a return trip to Seattle.

 

This is exactly the train trip Nidine was talkin Rick.

 

Now tell me more about your customs experience

[RoverRick]

From there book AMTRAK to Vancouver -- it's the greatest train ride ever! Just don't joke with the customs officers at the Vancouver train station. Almost wise-assed myself a return trip to Seattle.

 

Oh someone else gets to tell a story. Come on?

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Oh someone else gets to tell a story. Come on?

 

 

Short version -- Customs man asked me what I was doing in Canada, told him I was going to conduct a training class for heating professionals.

 

He wanted to know everything about the training, what kind of products, where did they come from, was I bringing equipment with me, where was the training going to be held, how long was it going to be, who was organizing it, did I have any names. He finally hit a question that triggered my inner wise-ass:

 

Customs Guy: Well, why isn't someone from Canada doing this training?

 

Idiot from Minnesota: Guess there isn't anyone in your country qualified. Heh, heh.

 

CG: Sir, you're going to go see the Supervisor.

 

Supervisor wanted to see my Work Visa. Didn't have one. If I was staying longer than 2 days, she would have sent me back.

 

That line from the Arlo Guthrie song kept going through my head..."Don't check my bags, if you please, Mr. Customs man...."

[RoverRick]

My customs officer experience was when I was 8 and the only male in my group. We were leaving Munich Germany, in 1972. Perhaps you heard, Palestinians killed 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team. Well, 3 days later we are going through the airport where German Police with machine guns, technically sub machine guns but I did not know the difference at the time, separated male and female and subjected them to pat down searches by humorless Germans. I was 8 and taken into a different room than my mother and sisters and I remember it being terrifying and was happy to see them again moments later.

 

Every since then I have been especially considerate to Customs Officials.