Golfing

[mfdff2]

Trainer, I was reading in another forum that CR was playing in a golf league was this putt putt or real golf? Correct me if I am wrong but we used your ball how many times today CR uh 4 or 5 out of the 18 holes? Only kidding if we would not have tried to punch out of the woods we might have been ok!!!! It was a good day for golf too bad I had to return to work I might have been able to have a few Natural Lights.







Has anyone seen my golf ball it's white with little dimples and some writing on it?

[trainer]

Mf, wasn't your ball yellow? The last time i saw it , it was going off the cart and backwards:rolleyes: :p :D Yea it was a good day for golf. I liked the fact we opened up a can of whoop ass on you guys:p :D . Just kiddin;)

[ChiefReason]

I can see right now that serious attitudes are going to destroy the game of golf!
I was there to enjoy the great weather, move some dirt and a little sand, revel in the comraderie of old firefighter friends and to have some fun. Were it not for the constant scrutiny of the photographers and other teams that were obviously jealous of my game, it would have been a great day!
For those who witnessed my tee shot on Hole #11, I have nick named my driver "Fungo".
For those who care, I left the course littered in Pinnacle Titanium balls. Not the course, per se. The rough around the course. I can see right now that 5 dozen aren't enough when I golf 18.
The only highlight of my day of golf was when we saw the GIANT snapping turtle in the water hazard at #14. He had a head the size of a grapefruit; no exaggeration.
Any other smart-a$$es want to check in?
CR

[jboczek]

CR, you asked for comments....
Not being a golfer, I can't say much except that from this thread, I get the impression that you didn't exactly have a "tiger woods" day?

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Real golfers walk.

[ChiefReason]

MIKEY:
It took six hours to play as it was! 34 teams; best ball. They were backed up at every hole. Hit the ball and wait. I couldn't get into a rhythm. You KNOW how important that is to us good golfers. I can't begin to guess how long it would have taken if everyone walked.
You know; alot of courses won't let you walk on week-ends. Around here, you have to have a minimum of a foursome to even step foot on a course. Course marshals everywhere. 7-8 minutes a hole or they start ridin' your butt.
I try to walk the smaller courses, but with my advanced age and the severe degenerative disease along with the osteoarthritis in both knees, the gopher holes become extremely hazardous to me. I take a lot of ribbing for the elastic braces that I wear. Ah, people can be cruel sometimes.
But I'll keep hacking, replacing my divots and repairing ball marks on the greens (not mine; everyone else's).
Jack: my BEST day could not even come close to Tiger's WORST day.
I think I could give Nicklaus a run, though. He shoots in the 80s now.
Does anyone else have problems with goose poop on their greens?
CR

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

I am just hasslin' you Chief. Not to be a wise guy, but have you ever noticed that the lil' old dirt plugs that come out of the ground when they aerate the course looks strikingly like goose guano? Hows my man Tyke doing? I find that I golf better when I walk. Hit and go to the ball. It keeps you focused on the task at hand. The only time we ride is at outings. It is a good way to sneak in some excersise when you walk. I once played with some REAL old guys..(like 80+ old) and we all walked. The funny thing was that we were stuck behind THREE younger guys...One of whom used to play for the Chicago Bulls. They were riding. It kills me when marginal golfers spend 5 minutes lining up the putt they are going to miss anyway. I probably dont play slow enough. The nice thing about the 24/48 schedule is that you can get out during the week. My buddy and I can play 18 in 2:40 if the course isnt backed up. Kinda keeps from blowing thewhole day. FORE!

[ChiefReason]

Jay: Did you hear that? That was the sound of air rushing past your ball as you missed it completely with your driver!
The other sound that you hear is the pounding of your heart in anticipation of the butt kicking you are about to receive.
Tick....tick....tick....is it 10:30 am yet?
BWAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH!:D
CR

[F18Wub]

Originally posted by ChiefReason

Any other smart-a$$es want to check in?
CR [/B]

Checking in CR, what do you need? I'm not going to make fun of any golfing, after all, I can't walk and chew gum most of the time.

[Weruj1]

This out state smart a$$ checkin in .........will see you all tomorrow ......... and GOT BEER ? does that enhance anyone's game ?

[Weruj1]

well here it is folks the First IACOJ (non-sanctioned)Midwestern Pro-am was held at the senic Indian Oaks Colf Course in metro Shabonna, Illinois.....attending this fine function were FF's from all over IL. and a special guest appearnace by the 5 hour driving, non-golfing, cart-riding, 3 state crossing Weruj1 who was able to enjoy the company and pleasure of DMSMITH, Jaybird210, Chief Reason, Trainer, Larry, Gary, and Mark.It was a fascinating day at the greens , which were barely able to contain some SMASHING drives and wonderfully entertaining comaraderie as the fairways were ATTACKED by the championship golfers. The short game is certainly a game of inches and it occassionally proved TOUGH for these fine fine athletes. After a loop-the-loop on the 9 hole course a small gathering was held to celebrate the tribute of all those who particpated in this glorious event. I can only imagine that next years event will be on a grander scale and that perhaps may be a sanctioned I.A.C.O.J. event...........thats all for now..........reported by Fairway "Putter" Greene

This reporter also failed to mention in the initial report that the golfers ADRESSED the ball with fervor, using a vocabulary only seen by old Navy sailors. F.G.

[dmsmith]

What a privilege it was to join some fellow crusties for a rousing round on the links. After Jay's gracious invitation, I joined him and his buddies for breakfast at the local diner. Then it was off to the course where we were joined by none other than Chief Reason, who is as sharp with his clubs and wit, as he is with his posts. And then Weruj1 himself decided to join the gathering, making a guest appearance from Ohio! All in all, a great time was had by all. Now if only Jay and I could learn how to play, maybe we could give CR a run for his money :D

CR, now just what WAS that squirrel doing to your ball on #7 anyway? Maybe he was trying to add a few more dimples......

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Sounds like a good time was had by all. Maybe I will get to bring my sorry self out one of these days.

[mfdff2]

weruj1, I will in in Ohio the end of June. I will be attending a Tactical Medical class sponsored by the University of Cin. We will be staying just outside of Loveland. I don't know how far you live from there but maybe we can hook up. I will be ther June 22 through the 27th. E-mail me at spearsf17@hotmail.com and let me know.

[ChiefReason]

Josh:
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that Spears just asked you out!
He has told me for all of these years that it was the "comradarie".:eek:
Man, oh man.
CR

[jaybird210]

Good God; I'm gone for two weeks and the IL forums turn into one of.... THOSE places. Sheesh. Better head to Indiana. Wayne?

MIKEY, all I can say is you missed one hell of a good time. It was a blast to meet the names we banter with here.

CR didn't beat us by much. Unless you consider 15 strokes a lot. That's only two holes for me....

[mfdff2]

CR,
You know where I learned that, was from your New Years Eve hot tub parties!!!!!

[F18Wub]

Originally posted by ChiefReason
Josh:
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that Spears just asked you out!
He has told me for all of these years that it was the "comradarie".:eek:
Man, oh man.
CR


All of a sudden, I am glad I am at the other station tonight.

[jaybird210]

What ever happened to, "Don't ask; don't tell?"

Hey! Stay away from my limp LDH!! Soon as I get this pump in gear, it'll be fine. You just leave it alone!!

Wub, you better lock the door when you go in to take a shower. DON'T DROP THE SOAP!!!

Oh, boy, are things going downhill fast.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

GOING?? :rolleyes:

Swinging your club takes on a whole (:eek: no pun intended) new meaning doesn't it? :D

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
Tomorrow, I am taking a golf lesson. ME!
Now; you saw me play. You're probably asking yourself "why would he be wasting money on lessons"?
Simple: my handicap in league play is 17. That's not good, Jay. The guy I played against Wednesday nite was a 4 handicap. I have to get good in a hurry.
I have the Don Moffitt Golf Outing coming up in about 3 weeks. I don't want to embarrass myself.
You know; you could get in on that one. For $2000, you sponsor 12 golfers and a hole, plus you get dinner afterwards. Cash bar though.
Get back to me. If you want to play with yourself, it's $135.
Jay?
CR

[jaybird210]

A hundred and thirty-five bucks!?!? It doesn't cost anywhere near that much for me to play with myself up here!

Actually, I might be up fer that. Shoot me a date, time, and place, please. Moffitt isn't my rep, but for what he's done for the fire service statewide, I'll kick in a few bucks (Burzynski's is $175/person; Wirsing's is $195. Neither is up for election this year. $135 is damn near affordable.)

Now, as for that lesson: if you'd have been watching me last week, you wouldn't be needing it. Did you forget everything on the trip home?

[trainer]

Okay,time fore me to chime in.Jay,i know larry's CR's and my score,can we declare a winner, mabey we need a travling trophy. This should be an annual event.CR , don't worry your not embarrassing :rolleyes: :D

[VCFPD3]

I heard the call out to all smart-a$$es so I had to see what all of the hub-bub was about:rolleyes: .

mfdff2 must be thinking of his vacation again;) ;)

[Weruj1]

mf ......I am about 4 hours north up here near Toledo ..............I am sorry I am not closer.........and hey .......I dont really know you ,....you askin me out ? Jay is that how forward you Illinoisians are ? LOL...........

[mfdff2]

Not unless you got 34-26-34.

[ChiefReason]

mfd:
You shot a 94 for 27 holes? Not bad. By my count, you finished -14.
Man, what I wouldn't give to shoot a round like that.
Jay: if you want to join us at beautiful Soangetaha Country Club, it is Monday, June 23rd. Check in is 11:00am. Putting challenge is at noon. Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Golf and dinner is $135. RSVP is June 13th.
Send me your fax number and I will send you the forms. I am guessing Peter Myers, Mike Smith, Jerry Mitchell, Dan Rutherford and others will be there having some fun.
CR

[mfdff2]

Tiger Woods who is he? I could have turned pro but thought I would take a job in Monmouth. CR what do think, was it the right choice?

[jaybird210]

June 23 is not doable CR. I would've liked to come down.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Anybody see Tom Watson walking up to the last hole at the U.S. Open? 53 years young and at the top of the leader board. I for one will be rooting for him this weekend.

[ChiefReason]

MIKEY:
I'll be right there with you. Tom Watson has so much class. He, Tom Kite, Fuzzy; they just don't make 'em like that anymore. It's great to see Watson at the top....again.
However; there's a spoiler in the field this year. Nicknamed "Bagger VanLanduyt, he hits strong out of the rough, because he seldom hits drives that stay in the fairway. His short game is somewhere between the pin and Akron, Ohio. He has quite a following on the tour. And as long as he keeps changing his appearance, they won't be able to arrest him!
Keep your eye on this guy AND your wallet.
:p
CR

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Art, I caught some of Wednesdays practice rounds at Olympia Fields. Watson and Kite looked good and Parnevik had ORANGE pants.. This is a BIG DEAL in our neighborhood. I hope to catch a round either Friday or Saturday. Watson's caddy has ALS and it was very emotional to see the way they reacted to the days events. I hope he does something special this weekend.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

By the way.. "Bagger" has some dandy golf shoes.

[Weruj1]

WOW !!!!!!!!!! I wonder if "Bagger" will make the LPGA Junior Tour this fall in the Southern regions of our great country......where are the cool golf pants ??????/ and hey ,,,,,,,,,,,,isnt that Shabonna;s siren going off ?>

[jaybird210]

Oh, this just gets worse and worse. I notice that, conveniently, there are no pictures of CR yet. Hmmm. Guess I'll have to fix that.

When are you going to post the one where I had to climb the ladder to use the ball washer (I still have the bruises from when I fell off)? Or the "fluorescent red" tee?:D :p

[jaybird210]

I am assembling pictures. Please stand by....

[Weruj1]

oh _____________ !!!!!!!!!!

[jaybird210]

CR waxes eloquent in this pose, as he ponders the question:

"Fluorescent red, or not fluorescent red? That is the question: whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of jealous comrades, or paint the color that everyone recognizes?"

[jaybird210]

And here is a shot of CRs good side:

[jaybird210]

Wiping the blood off his hands after beating the crap out of me on the front nine (the towel was white when he started)....

[jaybird210]

Unfortunately, these are all the pictures we have of CR with his pants on. I'm not sure which aspect of that I'm more disturbed by: him with no trousers, or Josh taking the pictures!!:D :p



(Just remember who started this.)

[RspctFrmCalgary]

:D :D nice pics

What's that big stinky thing in your hand Jay? You can't bug me about smoking anymore mister!!

I've been watching the golf since it started this morning .... well sorta. The TV is on but the sound is down and I just kinda glance at it once in awhile. Watson finished at -3, Jim Furyk finished at -7 and is leading(for now). Phil crapped out & finished at Even par :(

I have no idea what the projected cut is.

I hope Freddy has a good round. I love Freddy :D Its nice to see him golfing more, but I did hear he was having problems with his back this week.

Ah the good old days .... Chi Chi, Raymond Floyd, Jack, Arnie, Fuzzy, Greg Norman. I could go on, but those are my favs.

Now .... what's this about picture of CR without his pants on? Must've been some golf outing! :eek: Might there have been some beer involved? :rolleyes:

[ChiefReason]

I am presently at work. I have editted more pictures and as soon as I get home, I will be posting a pictorial journal of the day's events that include the "infamous" tee shot and of Jay washing his golf balls. You know; I remember that Jay did not have a wood or driver in his golf bag that day. He said it was because he couldn't hit them. I have a different theory. I believe that when he got back to the flea market , they were already sold. That or he bought a junior set that didn't include woods.
More pictures to come.
CR

[RspctFrmCalgary]

With or without pants? :D

[jaybird210]

What's that big stinky thing in your hand Jay? You can't bug me about smoking anymore mister!!

I'm not sure, but I think it might be a... um.... uh... a, uh.... A CANDY BAR. Yeah, that's it; it's a candy bar. Probably a Snickers. I like Snickers.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

uh huh :rolleyes:

[jaybird210]

Here I am washing my balls. Some of the ball washers at Indian Oaks are a little tall. I am standing on CRs shoulders in this shot.

[jaybird210]

Originally posted by ChiefReason

I have editted more pictures and as soon as I get home, I will be posting a pictorial journal

Please note for the record that none of the pictures I have posted are "editted." Some have been cropped to draw attention twords the prime subject, but otherwise, no modifications have been done.

[jaybird210]

So, after all the discussion, especialy over on the other site, about CRs fire engines being, uh, in his words, "Fluorescent Red," or, as I thought, fluorescent orange, he gave me a tee painted with a matching color. See what you people think:

[jaybird210]

Just as a side note on the tee, I could definately see my ball better. Still couldn't hit it worth a damn, but I sure could see that tee.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

That tee sure is ORANGE! REALLY BRIGHT ORANGE :eek: :D

[jboczek]

Yep, its orange.

[pcfdcap1]

Yup, orange. looks like Jay colored his mustache to match. You can't be a chief without grey in the 'stache, can you, Art?:p :D :eek:

[jaybird210]

Pc, there's a few grey ones in there; it's hard to see them in the picture because of the glare from the fluorescent red tee.

[pcfdcap1]

It looked like the tee had some glare to it.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Kinda looks like he is measuring something.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

HAHAHA Mikey :D :D *wicked evil grin*

Pc, there's a few grey ones in there; it's hard to see them in the picture because of the glare from the fluorescent red tee. Jay are you trying to make points with CR? :D

[jaybird210]

Originally posted by MIKEYLIKESIT
Kinda looks like he is measuring something.

It ain't the meat, it's the motion.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Uh huh right :rolleyes: :D

Actually I agree but its just too much fun busting your chops

[pcfdcap1]

Talk about meat. All the years we were in our family grocery/meat market, the widows always said Mike's meat can't be beat.:o Jay, some of them are still alive-3 years older since we closed and now they can't find good meat any more. How many can I send your way:D :p :eek: :cool:

[jaybird210]

I am going to stay the hell away from that one, Mike!!!

[ChiefReason]

MIKEY:
Since I couldn't get together with you so you could show me some finer golfing pointers, I had to take lessons at the Peoria Golf Academy. I had a very good instructor. He waited until the last lesson to show me chipping and putting; the two facets of my game that really sucked.
Anyway-did I tell that my wife and took lessons together? Is that wrong?
Where was I? Oh yeah; we went out after the lesson and played nine holes and I shot a 43; my best score ever and my wife shot a 57; her best score ever. Chipping and putting definitely made a big difference. Now, if I can just fix the slice on my drives......
CR

[ChiefReason]

Well, do to my strong play the last 6 weeks, I have single handedly pulled our company's golf team out of the cellar and into 5th place. I have the 4th place team squarely in my sights. I expect to over run them next week.
Jay: why don't you rent a car and come play me on a course of your choice. I am willing to give you strokes. I'll throw in a couple of mulligans. I'll let you hit from the .....nope; that's where I draw the line. We're real men and we don't hit from THOSE tees.
Email me. We'll talk.
CR:cool:

[jaybird210]

Geez, I ought to have no problem at all whipping your ass now, after you've thrown your shoulder out patting yourself on the back!!

So, what, you're teammates don't think you're doing as good a job as you say you are, so you've gotta come here and tell us? Uh, okay.....

Hey, let's get MIKEY involved in this. Maybe he can pick me up?:D

[ChiefReason]

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!
YADA, YADA, YADA!
Get Tom Watson for all I care.
I can take any one of six guys from our local fire department and beat you and a partner of your choice. And when it gets right down to it; I could take my SISTER as a partner and beat your twosome!
SO THERE!:p
CR:cool:

[Weruj1]

Jay,
It looks like you got an invite to the IL FF Amatuer Open ? one day to be of that caliber !

[ChiefReason]

Sorry, Josh;
Didn't mean to leave you out. Why don't you borrow a set, grab Jeff and we'll have a little fun?
CR

[jaybird210]

Went out to Indian Oaks this AM. Whoowee was it bad!! They finally threw me off the course because I was stinking up the place so much. The legitimate golfers couldn't let go of their noses long enough to hit the ball.

Oh, to break 115 just once!:eek:

[Weruj1]

Jay/CR,
I am sure that due to my long list of conquered golf courses..........they call me Pepe`??????????????

Also 115.............could be how many days it takes to finish a round !

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
I went out this morning to Windmill Golf Course and played 18.
I felt just like the Priest in "Caddyshack".
It seemed like every drive that I hit went straight and every putt that I hit went in. I couldn't believe it.
I wound up shooting my best round EVER. I shot an 81!
I found out the last time I played that I was adjusting my grip after I started my set up. Now, I get my proper grip on the club and then set up to address the ball. It has made quite a difference.
There is a hole on this course that is a par 3; 100 yards. It's uphill and you have to hit over a big oak tree to get it on the green. If you hit short, there is a railroad tie retaining wall that you have to chip over, if you're lucky. Anyway, I hit my tee shot and the ball cleared the tree and I thought that I might be above the pin. When I got up to the green, my ball was a foot away from the cup! I was within a foot of a hole in one. Damn! I also scored two birdies in the same round for the first time. It was a good day.
So, how's your game doing?
See you at the meeting.
CR

[Weruj1]

Art,
I know we throw some cheap $**T out here alot but in all sincerity that is great .............I am glad that those lessons really are working for you !!!!!!!! GREAT JOB !

[jaybird210]

CR, there is no way I will ever golf with you again. Eighty-one!?!? I think I've scored that for 9 before.....

I am impressed.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

81 ? ....... come on Chief... I'm kidding. Remind me not to play skins with you.

[ChiefReason]

Played my last round of 18 at a little course called Windmills and am pleased to say that I shot a 77! Now, the ironic thing is that she gave me cart #13. Spooky!
It's really crazy. I can shoot a 77 one time and turn right around and shoot 100. If my drives are long and straight, then my second shot off the fairway sucks. I can drive a green in two, but then, I'll three putt!
I think "golf" is Gaelic for "wayward balls"!
And remember; here is my safety tip for the week-if you can't see over the hill, use a spotter.
Jay; I got game.
CR:cool:

[jaybird210]

CR, I am no longer afriad of you. Went out Saturday and shot the best game of my life: 78*. Last hole I had a 20-yard chip in to save par. It was a thing of beauty; bumped the green and arced downhill into the cup. Tiger would've been proud.

















*Of, course, I not going to tell you that this was on a REAL short 9-holer; par is 56.

[ChiefReason]

Jay, ma boy;
Sounds like you're ready.
I played 18 on Sunday after I trimmed the bushes and shot a 79.
My putting still sucks. Been driving the ball well and my chip shots are real good.
Jeff said something about getting together.
I'm ready. Any Saturday open between now and September 27th?
Let me know.
I'll bring a "friend".
CR

[dmsmith]

Went out Saturday and shot the best game of my life: 78*

But Jay, you didn't mention what you got on the SECOND hole:D :D :D

Time, date, and place. I'm ready to give them worms a wake up call!

[ChiefReason]

JAY?
CR

[jaybird210]

What?

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Some kid in Calgary shot a 59 yesterday, I saw the story on a local Sports show last night but I can't find anything on here to post the story. I'll keep looking.

I guess there's only 3 people in the world that have done that .... Duval, Anika and someone else I didn't catch the name.

[jaybird210]

Actually, no, I don't have any Saturday's open between now and Sept 27th. I don't have any open between now and OCTOBER 18th!!!!!

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
I think I can bring the chief of our department, if it could be a Saturday or Sunday. Next Saturday, my wife and I are taking on my son and his friend. The next Saturday is our annual best ball with a neighboring department. So, you got any ideas? Anyone?
Oh, I got in 18 yesterday and managed an 81. If I could just get my hands on a titanium driver......
CR:cool:

[ChiefReason]

I finally broke down and bought a titanium driver. I have come to the realization that the two most important clubs in your bag is your putter and your driver.
I didn't know the difference between steelhead and titanium until Wednesday of last week. I couldn't believe the difference. The steelhead was putting vibration clear up into my hands. My hands have been sore all season. I hit that titanium and the ball goes 260 - 290 yards. It is such a sweet sound.
Jay; just wanted you to know that I added another weapon to my growing arsenal. I am ready. Just name the date.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Well, we had our league's "end of the season" best ball tournament. We finished in second place by one stroke. I wound up the season leading our team in total points and brought my handicap down to a ten. I beat a guy last Sunday that I hadn't beaten since I took up the game. I counted up my cards; of course, I'm missing a few, but I had 53 at an average of $25 per and that's a lot of money. Add to that, the golf lessons at $150, new driver at $200, new putter at $100 and 4 dozen Pinnacles at $20 a dozen and that's even more money. But it was fun. I am definitely joining a course somewhere next year to save money. But at least and this is a direct quote from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"; "I'm getting better".:D
I may have some clubs for sale if anyone's looking.
CR

[trainer]

Sorry to hear you got phn.... Sorry to hear your sick. will you be ready for sat, talked about a stacked team :D hope we don't play like ****:eek: might get to the driving range today.

[ChiefReason]

Haven't talked to Doog, so I don't know what the teams are. Tyke called last night and was asking me about it, so I told him to call Doog. Matt called. He's pumped up. I'll probably have to dress in layers. They're calling for 40 degree temperatures by tee time. Yuck!
So, if you know who the teams are, let me know.
Yes; I'll be ready. I was at the range yesterday; before I went to my doctor's appointment.:D
CR

[jaybird210]

Hmmm. CR, does your doctor know about this? Too sick to work, but makes it to the driving range.....


:D :D :p :cool:

[ChiefReason]

In all of the excitement, I forgot to report that the team of trainer, Doog, Red Green and myself defeated the five other teams in our annual firefighter golf outing to bring the trophy home. We finised with a 62. Second place team which was supposedly "loaded", shot a 65. Trainer was crushing the ball with his new titanium driver. Doog was solid on the greens. Tim made a couple of key shots. I don't want to brag, but I did all right. I have a witness. However, I lost 2 balls.
For my efforts, I won a bag of clamps. I will keep them and re-gift them to Jay when he gets married.:p
Still playing. Played a tournament last week. Will be playing this week end. I will play until the snow flies and then I will switch to orange balls until the temperature falls to below 40!
I love this game.
CR:cool:

[Weruj1]

Art,
feeling better ? hows the game ? you think our frined got any pointer on how the Europeans play the game ? how often do you have your cell phone after work ? thought about calling you today but only have the cell number...........see you on the "other" side/site.....

[ChiefReason]

Josh;
Feeling better. Miracles of modern medicine/medication!
Golf is getting a little better. You know; some days are better than others. Lost a buck fifty to my buddy Saturday. He's a lefty, too!
Just got to remember that it's a game that you play for fun.....and money!
I am sure that Jay consulted with the top European golfers of today. He probably found out that he gets another drop if the ball drops into a nice, big steaming pile of manure or Canadian goose poop!
My cell phone is never off. Feel free. But call after 7:00pm. It's free then.
CR

[jaybird210]

Art, this is us, baby. Let's go next July:

(lederhosen optional)

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
That is just too cool!
But, if you recall, we are commmitted to Canada next year, I believe?
Sheri; are we committed to a crusty gathering up there next year? And does it include the golf option?
CR

[jaybird210]

Let's do both!!:D

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
Do you need bigger balls to play in the mountains?
I have seen oversized balls in the stores.
Get back to me asap on this.
CR

[jaybird210]

CR, it won't hurt to have oversized balls in the mountains. I'm gonna get some that yodel when you hit them.


Prost!

[pcfdcap1]

Hey guys, I don't know about bigger balls, but it would take lots of balls for me to do it.:D :p

[Weruj1]

I am right there with you PC !

[ChiefReason]

Ah, yes; I will be playing a round on Saturday for my birthday.
Regardless of the weather. Course to be decided. But I am playing, come hell or high water.
Damn the Asian beetles.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Jay;
You aren't going to believe this, but I drove #9 today at Laurel Greens. It's a 270 yard, par 4. You have to hit over a lake with a fade and I'll be damned if I didn't do it. In fact, my ball rolled off the BACK of the green. Birdied it. Chip and a putt.
Damnedest thing happened today. I lost two balls, but I found SIXTEEN!
Not a bad day for the most part. Played 18. Shot a 94. I hadn't played in two weeks. It showed on the greens. My putting sucked worse than it usually does.
So; are we going to get together before it snows or what? I know Jeff is wanting to play again. I can probably talk Larry into it again. I'm sure Josh would be up for taking some pictures, eh Josh?
Let me know. In the meantime, I'll work on my game.
CR:cool:

[Weruj1]

with enough advanced warning I can be dammed near anywhere ...........and of course I will take some pictures !

[ChiefReason]

I don't know; should this be under "Autumn in the Flatlands"?
It's sunny and 31 degrees. I have a wind suit, winter golf gloves; I'm thinking that I might get a quick 18 in today. Shouldn't be too many on the course today. What do ya'll think?
Golf or a good book?
CR

[Weruj1]

F_______ IT ! Get Golfing !

[jaybird210]

You men ain't normal-like.

[Weruj1]

...and if winter is over ...........hows everyone's game ?

[ChiefReason]

Played 81 holes of golf over the weekend. Best drive was 280 yards. My best 18-hole score was 90.
Anyone else ready?
CR

[dmsmith]

Art, time date and place please :D

[ChiefReason]

Played in a firefighter golf tourney in Monmouth on Saturday.
Between the rain and the wind, we managed to beat the other Clover FD team. Wound up 4 over par, but under the circumstances, a 75 on that day was good.
I still need to adopt a new putter. The other one isn't working for me.
CR

[dmsmith]

I took part in our annual PD sponsored Special Olympics golf outing today. It was best ball format (which make players like me an automatic Tiger Woods :D ) at a course that I've been dying to play. After a really bad start and hitting everything to the left, Lo and Behold! I realized I was standing too close to the (expletive deleted) ball! Once the proper adjustment was made, the shots started flying straight and true. We ended up at team total 1 under par on a pretty tough (and very wet) course. Art, if you and Jay can make it up this way, have I got a course for you.......

[ChiefReason]

Jeff:
I am available to play in your neck of the woods on June 24 or June 25. We could always play at Indian Oaks CC again, if we could get Jay to take a day off.
I have to save the rest of my days for my knee joint replacements.
Let me know.
CR

[jaybird210]

June is going to be ugly for me, but I will make every effort.

I think maybe I'd better go this afterrnoon and practice!

Aurora FD is hosting a handtub competetion on the 26th. See Aurora Regional Fire Museum (http://www.auroraregionalfiremuseum.o rg/handtubexpo/).

[dmsmith]

Alas, but I will be doing a three week stint for Uncle Sam at that time, but maybe something after July 4th would be good.

[ChiefReason]

Does the new state fire marshal have a golf game? What's his handicap? What ball does he use? Does he wear a hat when he golfs? Has he ever golfed with famous people? Bob Hope? Dean and Jerry? Me?
On the subject of golf balls; two words-Pinnacle Exception. If there is a better ball out there, I haven't hit it. And if Titleist is such a good ball, then why oh why do I find so many in the tall grass? Geez; at 4 bucks a piece the Pro V1 should have GPS!
Hah!
CR

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Originally posted by ChiefReason
And if Titleist is such a good ball, then why oh why do I find so many in the tall grass? Geez; at 4 bucks a piece the Pro V1 should have GPS! Hah! CR

Saw a little something on TV yesterday it looks like you need now that you're an old fart, Art!

Hey that rhymes! Oh lord I've worked long enough today apparently :rolleyes: :p :D

Lower Your Golf Score, Reduce Your Round Time and Save Money
By Finding Your Lost Golf Balls With ... Visiball Golf Ball Finders (as seen on the Golf Channel)

http://golfballfinders.com

hehehe :D :D :D

[trainer]

Art, you should know by now that when it comes to golf equipment,you get what you pay for:) titleist the number one ball in golf:p

[ChiefReason]

Larry:
You might be right.
I'll find out Monday when I play in the DON MOFFITT GOLF OUTING at Soangataha.
Pretty expensive; glad I ain't paying for it!:p
CR

[jboczek]

I know that as president, I should get in on this but I have more important things to do - got a septic tank to dig up. really.

[lauraboczek]

Originally posted by jboczek
I know that as president, I should get in on this but I have more important things to do - got a septic tank to dig up. really.
ummm...dad...have you ever played golf?? i can't picture it...

[jaybird210]

Ya know Jack, I just got to thinking, you and Art will be doing the same thing that day.....: shovelin' .........!:eek: :cool:

[jboczek]

Laura's right, I've never played golf.
What I meant by my last post, was I should say something on the subject, not actually go out and do it. But I had a job at hand and it involved a septic tank. I had to get back to work rather than discuss golf.
Which is what cartographers and fire chiefs alike should be doing. Let that be aimed at whoever thinks it appropriate.

[lauraboczek]

Originally posted by jboczek
I had to get back to work rather than discuss golf.
Which is what cartographers and fire chiefs alike should be doing. Let that be aimed at whoever thinks it appropriate.

:rolleyes: yes daddy...actually, i got a lot done today...in fact, i think i got enough done to justify going home a little early :D :cool: ;)
maybe i'll go play a few holes of golf!!!!! LMAO

[jaybird210]

I had to get back to work rather than discuss golf.
Which is what cartographers and fire chiefs alike should be doing. Let that be aimed at whoever thinks it appropriate.

:eek: WOW! Zing!

Sheesh, Jack, what'd I do!?!?!?:cool:

[RspctFrmCalgary]

LMFAO!!! I guess he told you two! :D :D :D

[ChiefReason]

Ah, but Mr. President, I have been busy today. I have been on the phone and computer helping to plan the arrival of our new state fire marshal in Galesburg. We are mobilizing for what should be a great turnout to meet and greet JT!
By the way; what is a cartographer?
Jay: in politics, it is called shovelling.
In golf, it is called "pitching or chipping"!
I have also heard "taking up a divot"!
Jack; thanks for the motivation.
CR

[jboczek]

I should have just stayed out of this golf thread. I'm in way over my head. Jay, I'm a chief, too. Maybe I was talking to myself. We do that once in a while.
CR, I read that you guys are finally getting personal with the FM. I guess those of us down here take him for granted. We've never been able to do that before. He's just so easy to talk to and such a sincere gentleman that he's more like a friend than a politician. Make a big deal out of his visit. He deserves it. I hope every fire chief in the area is there for him.

[ChiefReason]

Am sitting here watching the weather.
Tee time for the Don Moffitt Annual Golf Outing is set for 1:00 pm.
There is severe weather all around us today. It is suppose to leave the area by 11:00 am.
The barometric pressure is a little goofy today.
What ball should I use? 90 compression or 100 compression?
Wind is suppose to be 7 mph, so maybe I need some spin control.
I am kinda nervous. There's going to be some dignitaries there and I have already been accused of taking the game too seriously. I guess "failure isn't an option" isn't a good philosophy when you are golfing with friends.:D
Yes; I have friends...and want to keep. I will "learn" how to lose.
Oh; and when I get time, I must tell you all about my wife running over me with the golf cart last Saturday. What a hoot!
See at the 19th hole!
CR:cool:

[jaybird210]

Art, just checked the weather. Looks like you will be golfing!

If the course drains nicely, you should have clear sailing. Soft greens and wide open fairways. Hit 'em long and straight!

[ChiefReason]

It was a beautiful day for golf. Greens got faster as the day wore on.
The team that I played on shot to even par on a very tough course. 36 teams; best team won at 7 under. Not sure what trainer's team shot. Who could believe 'em anyway?
OK; here's the story on getting run over by my wife.
We were on the 2nd hole at the country club and I hit a tee shot that went wide and into the tall grass. I went up, jumped out of the cart to look for my ball on foot while my wife went back to her ball to hit. After she hit, I told her to come and help me look for my ball. She came over with the cart, I found my ball and she pulled up to me. I started to walk in front of the cart and she accidentally nudged me. I looked up and BOOM; she hit me hard enough with the cart to knock me to the ground. I did a tuck and roll and came up and threw my golf ball as hard as I could. It hit a tree and flew over to the next fairway. She asked me if I was OK; I said that I was, even though my left leg was numb from the knee down. I looked up and noticed that 2 guys in a John Deere golf cart were looking in our direction. I got into the cart and the next three holes was very quiet. Finally; I said "you know, I think those guys in the John Deere saw us. I will guarantee it will be in the clubhouse when we get there."
Sure enough; when we got to the clubhouse, some guy at the bar asked "are you the guy who got run over"? Damn!
Anyway; she claims that her foot "slipped", so being married 28 years; I am required by law to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Moral of the story is that she straightened out my slice and I tore up the back nine! We went out again on Sunday, played 18 because she felt sorry for hitting me on Saturday and both she and I shot our best rounds of the year!
Strange, huh?
Golf is a goofy game. I wish the cart would have come with a set of instructions...or wheel chocks!
Flatlanders forever!
CR

[PFire23]

Originally posted by ChiefReason
Anyway; she claims that her foot "slipped", so being married 28 years; I am required by law to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Moral of the story is that she straightened out my slice and I tore up the back nine!

Do you think that perhaps you really "tore" up the back nine because you were venting a lil pent up hostility toward the Missus for running you down ???? *smirk* Oh oh ohhhhhhhhh and might I suggest "horizontal" ventilation next time?? :D

Originally posted by ChiefReason
We went out again on Sunday, played 18 because she felt sorry for hitting me on Saturday and both she and I shot our best rounds of the year!
Strange, huh?

Do you call this "makeup" golf?? And is "makeup" golf better than regular golf? :D :D :p

[ChiefReason]

PFire23 wrote:Do you call this "makeup" golf?? And is "makeup" golf better than regular golf?
No, Jenn; actually, I would call it a golf lesson!
Speaking of lessons; my son is coming home today to play a round of golf with me at the VV Country Club. Of course, I'm paying.
Over the past few years, he has consistently beaten me each time we played.
I am happy to report that I have turned the tables. He has not played as much and his skills have eroded. I, on the other hand, have managed to get in a couple rounds since the last time we played, so I expect to soundly defeat him today AND take his money. We will play a quarter a hole, dollar greenies and as always, bragging rights.
I will be driving the cart, so I don't think that there will be a cart "mishap" today.
The weather is beautiful today. It is a sunny, cool 65 degrees at the moment. Wind is about 7 mph. Should be perfect weather for getting the ball up in the air.
SNOOKIE, MY BOY; PREPARE TO PAY!
CR:cool:

[ChiefReason]

Well, I'm back from a very successful day at the golf course.
For those of you who understand the game, I picked up a cool $2. Took four holes outright at a quarter apiece and got a dollar greenie on number 11. I stuck my shot near the pin and he put TWO in the water.
I shot a 51 on the front nine, slowed down my approach to my tee shots, switched putters and on the back nine, carded a 37! ONE OVER PAR on the back nine. Total = 88. My son shot a 99. It was great. I think that he is happy my game has improved. Probably thinking about a father/son best ball at the company picnic or something!
Jay; don't get concerned. I will probably go out tomorrow and shoot to my handicap (21).
Anyone else going to join us next Friday? Larry will probably have to work if it doesn't rain.
I am bringing you something to replace what you lost the last time we played. Remember what it was? Well, I got a replacement.
See you Friday. Maybe play 36 instead of 18!
CR

[Rainman4u2]

Hey,

Isn't this Father's Day weekend Chief???

:D

[jaybird210]

Artie, if we play handicaps, I will kick your ass (35 :eek: ).

I can see I'll have to put the hex on your mojo. If I can keep you in the low- to mid-fifties, I'll have a chance.

I'll have to try to hit the driving range this week. I am having a problem with picking my body up and tucking my left arm on the follow-through; it's causing me to drub and top the ball. Not acceptable (then again, the alternative is to replace my clubs with various sized shovels.....)

I'm sure I can get Big Larry (Ole Uncle Lar) to play, but probably only for 9; he herniated another disk in his back, and 9 is about all he can take.

I lost something last time? Now you do have me nervous.

[ChiefReason]

Well, it was a beautiful day for golf at the picturesque course of Indian Oaks in Shabbona. The weather was absolutely perfect. I met Jay and Big Lar at 10:30 am. I kinda took the scenic route, thanks to my poor memory from last year's trip and Mapquest.
Anyway, we got on the course and had a fantastic time. We picked up a fourth; his name is Mohammed and wouldn't you know it; he married a woman from Woodhull. Small world. I'm playing golf 2 hours from where I live and hook up with a guy who I had never met before and bam; he married a local. Hell; I would have married him for his golf cart. Talk about plush.
So, Jay; thanks for having me. Thanks for your help with my game.
Big Lar; I know you were hurting, but you hung in and played and I hope you had some fun. Your game has improved since the last time we played. Jay's has too! H made a couple of KILLER putts that were fun to watch going in.
Josh; thanks for checking in via Nextel. It was good to hear from you.
When Jay handed me the phone, I wasn't sure who I was talking to. And you didn't cause me to pooch my second shot on number 2.
No pictures this time, since I forgot my camera. Jay didn't have his because he thought I was bringing mine.
Next time should be August. Jay is suppose to come here and play.
I will look forward to it.
CR

[Weruj1]

well I am sorry I wasnt there and Art I am glad I did not cause you to pooch that shot. August huh ? maybe I will go west AGAIN and see what happens in Art's nape of the neck ........thanks for the update fellas and glad you had a good time !

[trainer]

Well we also played, on saturday, in the annunal high school sports boosters open. Great weather, finshied 18 out of 28. Now that may sound bad but with 2 guys that play 5-10 times a year,1 guy that plays 1-3 times a year and 1 guy that plays every 5 years, and finish 4 under thats not to bad. Not to brag, but i did have several 300+ yd drives. CR,just to let you know our cc insurance man had a team,but he was not there:). Jay,CR,I don't know how you feel about spending the big bucks to play, but i think we should play Deere Run, maybe early aug.

[dmsmith]

Art, Jay.....

Sounds like you had a good time, sorry I couldn't be there but Uncle Sam had me running around in circles (again). I'd sure like to meet with youse guys for another round. Trainer says Deer Run (drool, drool, drool), sounds good to me!

[ChiefReason]

trainer:
I have been thinking about changing insurance anyway. Scumbag told me he wasn't going to have a team. Funny too; if we get the other house that we are looking at, insurance will go up. Guess he missed an opportunity. Now; some might think "you're going to change insurance agents over a $50 round of golf?
NOOOOO! It's because he LIED to me. End of story.
Gee; my insurance guy didn't want me on his team. My own fire department didn't want me on their team.
Where will I ever play golf???
Oh wait; I can always go to the country club.
Paybacks are hell.
And I can golf with all of my new, country club friends.
Jay and Big Lar will get to meet some of them in August.
I might bring Tyke along too.
CR

[trainer]

Geesh, don't shoot the messenger. You were next in line on our team .Besides you told me you had other plans, mr nose up in the air country club member :rolleyes: :p :D

[ChiefReason]

I don't care.
I got my first EAGLE tonight on #13 at Valley View.
And the team that I will have for July 17th will most likely win it.
Who's next?
CR

[trainer]

Well i suppose if they would let me pic my team,within my dept,I would wager a large sum of money on that. However they won't, so i'm going to have to wait and see who i get. :p

[ChiefReason]

Hey, trainer:
I recorded my SECOND EAGLE on Wednesday.
Here's what's weird:
I was golfing in an outing with the Proctor Hospital team. They were sponsoring the 17th hole at Quail Meadows. It is a par 5. My second shot was on the edge of the green. I putted from 35 feet and MADE IT!
An eagle on the hole that they sponsored!
Is that nuts or what?
I have a good week, golf-wise. Oh yeah; and I beat Eiker again Wednesday nite at league.:D
CR

[ChiefReason]

This Saturday, July 17th will be the annual Oxford Open Golf Tourney at the picturesque Windmill Golf Course in Rio.
The team of Tyke, Whittie, Scott and myself will be the odds on favorites to win the thing outright.
Friday evening, I will be participating in a practice round in preparation for my ascent to the title.
Anyone interested in "sponsoring" my team should email me with the dollar amount that you wish to "contribute".
CR

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Congrats on the 2nd Eagle, CR!! Sounds like it will be a banner year for you :D

[jboczek]

CR, I had 17 cents left in my pocket yesterday and I'd be willing to contribute that much to your golf fund. Just need a mailing address, or do you accept PayPal?

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Give TYKE my love !

[trainer]

ya ya ya, I don't think my teem has a chance, but I know one that does. Put your money where your mouth is:p :D

[ChiefReason]

I said:The team of Tyke, Whittie, Scott and myself will be the odds on favorites to win the thing outright.

trainer said:ya ya ya, I don't think my teem has a chance, but I know one that does. Put your money where your mouth is

I did! Guess who's team got the trophy????:cool:

We WILL defend our championship next year!
CR

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Congratulations to Illinois native (Chief Reasons neighborhood) Todd Hamilton on winning the 2004 BRITISH OPEN

[jaybird210]

Propbably shot the last round of the season yesterday.

It was 60 and windy. I don't remember what I shot, but it was close to the temperature!

Art, what's the weather like down there? Could we get a round in, yet?

[ChiefReason]

Jay;
Suppose to be 65 tomorrow.
Probably won't see another one like that for some time.
I haven't brought my clubs back from the country club yet.
Still holding out for another decent day.
Will keep you apprised.
CR

[Weruj1]

you all gettin' your balls polished and clubs shined ?

[jaybird210]

Funny you should post this, Joshie. I went last Sunday with Larry.

We did so poorly on the first hole we decided not to keep score. Had a blast.

Haven't been back out because I've been busy with Management class. Last day is today!!:D

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
What's your Saturday training schedule looking like?
I may want to ride the Road King up to see you.
Let me know.
Oh, yeah; it's your turn to come here for golf. I'll take you to the club. My treat.
CR

[jaybird210]

CR:
We train on the Saturday following the third Tuesday.

This month we are doing Fire Service Vehicle Operator. OSFM is supposed to be coming up to administer the test, but I haven't heard from Mitzi yet (Hi Mitzi!!! :D )

Next month we're doing ladder practicals for FFIII.

Anyway, I shot a 54 yesterday. Had three really bad holes; if I could've bogie or double-bogied them, I would have had a very respectable score.

[jaybird210]

CR-
Golfed 36 holes this weekend; 9 on Saturday and 27 yesterday. Had several pars. I was driving the ball well, but my short game still stinks.

Larry and I are ready to come down there. Say when.

[mfdff2]

Whent golfing yesterday at Gibson, shot a 45 on the front 9 but had to quit on 12 because the rain was coming down so hard I couldn't see.
CR< we will be golfing in the Galesburg tournament I have some vacation to use. We might have to have a little side bet.

[ChiefReason]

I can't believe that you wouldn't finish the round of golf.
What; you got a membership there or something?
Did they give you a rain check?
Yeah; we can bet on the side. As long as you don't bring a ringer.
We'll talk more later.
CR

[jboczek]

Our golf tournament is definately May 21st at Crooked Creek Golf Links, Boyd, IL. 4/team, $50/person includes all the amenities. For more information, just e-mail me.

[mfdff2]

CR,
About that little side bet, How about the loser washes the winners Harley?

[lilyogi]

Well, I am going to make my first trip of the year to the golf course today! I got the clubs ready so hopefully I will be ready!! I am going to be golfing at Byron Hills Golf Course in Port Byron. It is an awesome course! I will let you all know how i did. Later Stay Safe

[lilyogi]

Well I went golfing today, it was so windy but I am somewhat happy with my game for being the first time out this season. I can only improve now right!?!? I am looking forward to the golf season now. Have a good one.

[jaybird210]

Yesterday had to be the worst conditions I have ever golfed in. Forty-five degrees, windy, even had rain a little now and then. I'd like to blame my crappy golfing on the weather, but it just ain't so. Did have a miraculous bogey on #4, though. Almost hit it out of bounds; had to take a drop for an unplayable lie. Drubbed the next shot. Now I'm laying four to the green, with about 170 yards to go. A miracle 5-wood shot rolled up four feet from the cup. Happy days.

[lilyogi]

Jay, we are going to have to go golfing sometime!

[jaybird210]

Darin, I owe CR at least two visits. I can pick you up on the way!

[lilyogi]

Sounds good to me! Let me know when.

[trainer]

A 5 wood, Jay you takin lessons from Larry:D

[ChiefReason]

Doog would have used his sand wedge.:D
I, on the other hand, would have used an easy 3.
CR

[trainer]

Well it's Sunday and the first big golf outing of the year has passed.For once we had a good time, on a course that I hate. Took CR's teem by one:p :D , and has for VC's teem....well...maybe he'll tell ya maybe he won't.

[VCFPD3]

Well we actually did win didn't we? We had the most points.:confused: They just started handing out money on the other end of the list.

We are probably are not pros and should not quit our day jobs. But we had a fun day in the outdoors with a great group of people and are ready for the next one.

The after ops at Benny's was a blast???

[ChiefReason]

HANDICAPS, SKINS AND FLIGHTS, OH MY!
I'll never figure that out. The other Alexis team got beat by us on score, but that knocked us out of their flight and they won some money.
Go figure.
Play tomorrow in an outing at Weaver Ridge. Golf is paid for and I didn't have to use a vacation day.
Hope that doesn't affect my amateur status.
CR

[JorieH]

The only things I understand about golf is:

Get the ball into the hole with the least hits, and

G entlemen
O nly
L adies
F orbidden

The last time I tried hitting the ball(not miniature golf) the farthest it went forward was maybe 3 feet 4 at the most or it went up and backwards:confused: . I stopped after that and stood in the corner.:o

[ChiefReason]

Jorie:
My wife couldn't hit a beachball with a broom when she took up the game.
Though I have to constantly "coach" her when we play together, she has gotten much better since she started four years ago. Her handicap for 18 holes is 43. Mine is 20.
Played at Weaver Ridge. My team finished 10 under. I scored an eagle on the hole that my company sponsored. Weird, huh?
We won a skin for #5.
It was a great day and one of the best courses that I have played to date.
GPS on the carts. Awesome.
CR

[mfdff2]

CR<
We are going to plan a trip to Oak Run in the near future and will need a 4th, is there a day of the week that would be good for you to join us? Just a fun day of golden soda and golf.

[ChiefReason]

mfd;
I am taking June 10th off which is a Friday. Instead of playing Oak Run, why don't you and the others join me as my guests at Valley View CC in Cambridge?
If not, we could play Oak Run.
One way or another, I am playing golf that day.
Let me know ASAP.
CR

[mfdff2]

Can't do it that day have a family reunion. I will let you know when we go to Oak Run.

[medic2001]

To anyone interested,

North Aurora Fire Department is hosting their annual golf outting on June 25th at Hughes Creek in Elburn.

Price 100.00 which includes green fees, cart, two drinks from the bar, all the beer you can drink on course and a steak & lobster dinner after golfing.

Anyone interested can contact the fire department at (630)897-9698

Thanks,
Paco

[jaybird210]

Hey Paco!

Looks like I'll be there; golfing with Pozzi.

Are you playing? Is Bozik playing?

[ChiefReason]

Thurs., June 9th; 18 holes-golf outing; 9 holes-league.
Friday, June 10th; 18 holes in the morning; 18 holes in the afternoon.
Saturday, June 11th; 9 holes in the evening.
Sunday, June 12th; road the XCHF Express.
Monday, June 13th; 18 holes-Don Moffitt Golf Classic.
What's that; like 90 holes of golf in 5 days? No bad, but I need to get out more.
As a sidebar; someone from the OSFM was golfing Monday and I have one word; sexxy!:cool:
CR

[lilyogi]

Chief, We need to set up a golf day! Maybe Jay could join us also?

[ChiefReason]

Playing in a firefighter golf tourney tomorrow in Avon with Tyke, his son and son-in-law.
Been driving the ball well since I got my driver re-gripped and re-shafted. A Nicklaus 460 offset with a ProForce 65 shaft and the new Lamkin grip. Feels absolutely great.
Still can't putt worth a sh..; I mean, darn.
CR

[trainer]

Hmmmm, a Nicklaus driver,I wonder where I've seen that before:rolleyes: :D

[4caster]

Tell me if this has happened to you...

Last Friday, an organization I belong to had a scramble. I couldn't get a team together, so I just took advantage of the great day and just went around and watched everyone else. And I mean BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! Well, about half way through, one team had one member leave early and they asked me to fill in. I said sure. So I get to the next tee, line it up, and hit the most perfect shot next to one a person could imagine. Finished the hole and proceeded to the next. When what happens, TONES!!! Accident right next to the golf course. I run to see if there was anything to do, and figured I'd be right back. Think not. EMT's needed an extra hand to the hospital, and so went my best day of golf. Hmmph.

Oh well, that's what you get for taking your pager!!!

Take Care.

BAClair

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Originally posted by ChiefReason
Thurs., June 9th; 18 holes-golf outing; 9 holes-league.
Friday, June 10th; 18 holes in the morning; 18 holes in the afternoon.
Saturday, June 11th; 9 holes in the evening.
Sunday, June 12th; road the XCHF Express.
Monday, June 13th; 18 holes-Don Moffitt Golf Classic.
What's that; like 90 holes of golf in 5 days? No bad, but I need to get out more.
As a sidebar; someone from the OSFM was golfing Monday and I have one word; sexxy!:cool:
CR

That "sexy" person told me you said hello Art. You are right she IS sexy ! .... Just for you Juli !

[trainer]

Ok had the chance to play in the Don Moffitt classic but had to decline, welded on the burn cans all weekend, my hands were so sore I could not grip a club. Now your making me wish I'd endured the pain.

[ChiefReason]

Got to play my first round of Night Golf with the "glow in the dark" golf ball.
All's I will tell you is that the degree of difficulty goes up incrementally with your alcohol consumption. WOW!
Funny thing is that everybody that played Friday night was disqualified.
Nobody signed their scorecards.
Had to use a lighter to select clubs.
Wifey was jackin' her shots off to the right.
I was amazing!;)
What I could see, anyway.
CR

[lilyogi]

Well, we have to John Deere Classic golf tournament in the Quad Cities and I am once again volunteering my time to work as a Paramedic on Tue, Wed, and Thursday. It is a great time. As most of you have probably heard they gave Michelle Wie a sponsers exemption. I got to watch her practice today and man, she can play. She was driving as far if not farther than the other pros she was with. If she doesn't make the cut I will be very suprised. Here are a couple pictures.

[lilyogi]

Here is another of her. I wish I could have gotten better but there was such a big crowd following her

[ChiefReason]

Jay:
Went out yesterday. Played nine to warm up. Shot a 46.
Then played 18 and shot a 93; 49 on the front, where I suck and 44 on the back, which I am told is tougher part of the course.
Guess I need a challenge.
When we playing?
CR

[lilyogi]

Let me know I am game!

[ChiefReason]

Went to the country club yesterday with my favorite retired battalion chief.
Teed off at 8:00 am. Temperature was 40. Wind was at about 10-15 mph. Overcast all morning and with the temps, the ball was not staying up in the air too long.
First swings on the new left knee were surprisingly comfortable. I had been having trouble with pain on the outside of the knee. A little sore today.
But, as usual, Tyke and I duked it out for course supremacy. We traded bogeys and double bogeys back and forth until I got him on my favorite part of the course; the back nine. Number 11, a water hole watched him drop 5 in the lake! I managed 2. It's a par 3, 128 yards, but the wind was slapping us in the face, so I clubbed up to a 7 iron, but kept hitting fat, so I put two in, plus two penalties and took a 7. Tyke got a 10. UUUUUgly!
Pleased to say that I hit the driver well, irons were coming up a little short, but bought a new putter mid season last year, worked with it over the winter and am making good putts. More confident, anyway.
Couple good pars, several bogeys. I took the first one from Tyke.
Next Sunday is a firefighter tourney at Lake Bracken. On a good team. Could actually place. Should be fun just the same.
Anybody wanting to throw down with me this year; trainer and I are always up for it. Anyone wanting to play my home course; the golf's on me.
Hit 'em straight.
CR

[jaybird210]

I went out for the first time on Saturday, also, CR. Weather was about the same. Got my first par of the year on #5. I think it took me three months to get my first par last year. My drives weren't all that record-breaking-long, but they were straight! Chipping was fair; putting sucked. Shot a 109; not too bad for me. I will get down there this year.

[lilyogi]

I have not been out yet this year but am getting anxious!! We will have to all get together for a day of golfing!

[jaybird210]

Have compass, will travel.

[ChiefReason]

Well, Team Jordan took 1st in its flight Sunday. $120 big ones.
Does that jeopardize my amateur status?
And what are the odds; we win on the same day Phil Mickelson does.
I think that there is a force at work.
Next stop; May 20th. Team CLover...or is it Team Alexis?
Driver for hire! :cool:
CR

[RspctFrmCalgary]

:D :D :D Two of my fav golfers, life couldn't have been better on Sunday .... well aside from the massive hangover I had, and all the noise and kids running around the house while I was suffering in my chair. :rolleyes:

Freddy and Phil in the final twosome, Sunday at the Masters, SWEEEEEEET!!!

I'm starting to feel old though. Been watching those two for a long time, and boy oh boy when you see how Phil has "filled out" and Freddy with his gray hair, all I can think is "SH!T that means I'm gettin' old" too!! :eek: :(

[mfdff2]

Is anyone playing in Galesburgs outing on the 20th?

CR,
If you are going to be there I will provide the cigars.

[ChiefReason]

Is anyone playing in Galesburgs outing on the 20th?

CR,
If you are going to be there I will provide the cigars.
Oh yeah; Daddy's gonna be there.
Long and straight; same way I like my cigars. :cool:
CR

[trainer]

I'll be there, haven't missed one yet. Rumor has it CR's on our team. Have had shoulder problems all spring and have not swung the sticks yet, will make for and interesting day. Even heard Oxford has a team.

[mfdff2]

Thats ok it will be my first time out and I can't get off work till 7:30 that morning so I can't even have some decent time at the range, it should make for an interesting day. I think that the cold beverages will be flowing early that day, why not I can walk home from there!

[jaybird210]

Do we have a report on the Galesburg outing?

[mfdff2]

Well the team from Monmouth finished 7th but we missed the cut for the flights, but we did have an eagle on #14 which we got a skin for and won $46.00 a player which paid for the golf. Don't know where CR finished. It was a good day for golf!

[ChiefReason]

Do we have a report on the Galesburg outing?
Clover Team 2 missed winning their flight by 1 stroke. However: I won a case of 16 oz Bud Light aluminum silos.
Clover Team 1 won the 3rd flight. Picked up 200 smackers.
Monmouth boys picked up a skin.
37 teams this year.
I have played in three golf outings this year and have won something at all three.
It's going to be a good year. Check that; it already has been a good year.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Hey, Jay;
Went out and shot an 88 yesterday.
I'm getting primed.
I have July 5th off. That's a Wednesday. Wifey has to work. Maybe Mikey could play, too.
What do you think?
Let me know.
Oh; send me an email address that works.
CR

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

The 5th is my work day.

[jaybird210]

The 5th might be ticklish, Art, but I'll see what I can do.

If you'd go to our website, you'd get three emails that work, ya big lug. :p

Mike, I think you need a mental health day..... ;)

[ChiefReason]

The 5th is my work day.
Mikey:
It would be for me too, but I scheduled it OFF.
:( (sniff) I guess I'll have to ask Nozzleman or scfire if they want to play.
If you have been following the Ann Coulter thread, you will notice that we have grown close over the past few pages.
Bought wifey a new 3 and 5 wood yesterday. MacGregor V-foil. I like the grips.
She shot a 103 Sunday. Handicap is a 40. What a sandbagger.
CR

[jaybird210]

Art, check your email.

Mikey, do a swap or something. Tell 'em you've got diarreah. Anything.

[RaeBob21]

It's spelled D I A R R H E A dummy.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

A. I would never just call in sick.
B. If I was to call off, I would certainly not announce it to the world wide web
C. If I call off the 5th, I lose 8 hours of holiday pay.
I need to pull a couple of switches coming up. I don't like going to the trough too many times. We will have to get together soon. I golfed today for the first time since March 2005. The putter let me down and I shot a 102. :eek:

[jaybird210]

No $#!+, Mike, relax. It's called, "Joking Around."

I've played several times this year. Went out today and shot a 108. That's good for me.

Sorry you can't make it on the 5th.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

I am sorry I cant make it either. Side note, I wasn't being "unrelaxed" when I posted my reasons for non-attendence... I was being pithy. The internet is a funny place. Everyone seems so angry....Even when they aren't.

[ChiefReason]

A. I would never just call in sick.
B. If I was to call off, I would certainly not announce it to the world wide web
C. If I call off the 5th, I lose 8 hours of holiday pay.
I need to pull a couple of switches coming up. I don't like going to the trough too many times. We will have to get together soon. I golfed today for the first time since March 2005. The putter let me down and I shot a 102. :eek:
a. Me neither
b. No one comes here anyway
c. That's a chunk of change

But it would be nice to get together before the snow flies.
102 after a one year lay off. That's scary.
CR

[ChiefReason]

No $#!+, Mike, relax. It's called, "Joking Around."

I've played several times this year. Went out today and shot a 108. That's good for me.

Sorry you can't make it on the 5th.
So if we play 25 cents a stroke and I beat you by 10 strokes, that's a cool $2.50.

Yeah; it's been kinda nasty on these boards lately. I think everyone needs to step back, grab their clubs and hit the links.
CR

[jaybird210]

So if we play 25 cents a stroke and I beat you by 10 strokes, that's a cool $2.50.

Yeah; it's been kinda nasty on these boards lately. I think everyone needs to step back, grab their clubs and hit the links.
CR

Hmm. Quarter a stroke, eh? I hold a 35 handicap. How many strokes are you going to give me?

[lilyogi]

Do I get to come and hit the little white ball around? Let me know when and hopefully I will be off or something. I have only been out once so far this year, I need to get out more and play. or should i say i would like to get out more and play.
Also, good news to share..... I got engaged!!!

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Do I get to come and hit the little white ball around? Let me know when and hopefully I will be off or something. I have only been out once so far this year, I need to get out more and play. or should i say i would like to get out more and play.
Also, good news to share..... I got engaged!!!

When I first started reading your post I was like "Pay attention, Darin. July 5th is the date in question at the moment hehehe ;) :D but then I kept reading and saw YOUR NEWS!!!

So, despite Art's misconception that "no one comes here anyway", here I am to say .....

HOLY SH!T :eek: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Come on, tell us more!

There must be something in the air, Brian got hitched, you're engaged! :D

[ChiefReason]

Hmm. Quarter a stroke, eh? I hold a 35 handicap. How many strokes are you going to give me?
I'm a 23. We'll play, then add the handicap. Fair enough? You shoot 100 minus the 35 gives you a 65 net. I shoot 100 minus my 23 and I net 77. You pick up a cool $3.00.
Are you salivating yet?
CR

[ChiefReason]

Darin:
Congratulations on your engagement.
This August, wifey and I will celebrate 30 years.
Grand baby is due November 8th.
Hellavu year, eh?
Now; the important stuff.
You want to join Jay and me, I can probably get a fourth.
Let me know...soon.
CR

[trainer]

Congrats Yog, wish you the best of luck. BTW some old lady nailed one of our new cones, can we get just 1, we also want another set . Now to stay in line with this thread, played yesterday, for the 2ond time this year, was in a foresome with 3 guy's that play 2-4 times a week, knew I was going to get my arss kicked. If I could take out the first 2 holes....well... Shot a 55 on the front and 46 on the back. Only 5 strokes out. Look out CR, found somthing I've been doing wrong, now I'm hittin um long and straght!

[firenresq77]

Darin .................Darin ....Darin .....another one bites the dust. CONGRATS !

[Weruj1]

Darin .................Darin ....Darin .....another one bites the dust. CONGRATS !

[ChiefReason]

Well, it was a beautiful day for golf.
My best buddy, Jay, showed up at my place and presented me with cigars!
We teed off at about 11:00 am. We played 18 and then played another 9.
I'll let Jay give his 75 cents worth.
I will say that he has greatly improved since the first time we played together; what-three years ago, Jay?
We need to get more of you to join us.
And bet heavy!
CR

[jaybird210]

Well, all I can say is Art cheats. A lot. A LOT. :D

Fortunately, I was able to really turn it on on the last nine to cut my loses from almost $3 to just 75 cents. Hey, that's three cans of pop in our station. Hope you're happy Art; I'll probably have to go to the hospital for dehydration today.

The weather was great, the course was beautiful, and it was a blast. If only my putting had been better..... :rolleyes:

[ChiefReason]

Did I marry a good woman or what?
Wifey booked a golf package at Eagle Ridge for our 30th wedding anniversary.
We'll go up Sunday morning, check in, tee off on the General at 1:00 pm, play alot of golf, spend the night, check out Monday morning, go down town to Galena, she'll hit a couple of her favorite shops, I'll hit my favorite cigar store (Burns and Churchill's) and we'll come home. Our friends are going to keep Chopper for us.
It's going to be a great time.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Well, it was a great two days in Galena.
Yesterday, we got to go off on the General an hour early. I can only describe the course as up and down. Sheesh! Holes 11, 14 and 17 are unbelievable. On #14, I hit my ball to what I thought was in the middle of the fairway. Kim hit a very good shot too. Anyway, we went down and I mean way down to the fairway and looked for my ball. We finally found it; in the fairway, but it hit and dug in to where only a spot the size of a dime could be seen. I have never seen a ball buried like that except in sand. Can I get a ruling on that?
So, we played THE course. I shot an 88 and Kim shot a 107. Spent some money in the pro shop and then ate at Spikes in the clubhouse. All you can eat prime rib. Yummy.
Went into Galena today and got some hard to find cigars at Churchill and Burns. Had ice cream. Bought a leather riding vest at Union Leather. She bought some stuff. She got a teddy for the grand baby coming in November.
Chopper was glad to see us. So was Bucky.
Great 30th. I would recommend Galena to anyone for that special occasion.
When we got to Eagle Ridge Lodge, champagne was waiting for us in our room. And she only mentioned it to them in passing.
And you ain't golfed until you golf in the mountains of Galena!
An 88 and I TOOK my penalties when I lost my ball. Trick to the General is to stay in the short grass. I guess that's true anywhere!
Let's see; I got the General golf shirt, the General hat, the General clip on magnetic ball marker, the General divot tool and the General golf towel. Oh; and the General logo golf ball. I'm set.
CR

[ChiefReason]

It's official.
ZingaforCongress golf outing at Valley View Country Club in Cambridge, IL on Friday, September 22nd with a shotgun start at noon.
$200 a team. $60 for individuals. 36 team limit and I expect that they will fill up fast. Singles will be placed into foursomes. Three flights with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place each flight. Hole prizes. Cart, green fees and dinner included with sign up.
If interested, let me know and I will tell you where to send your registration.
CR

[ChiefReason]

My wife and I played in a Bombay golf tournament yesterday. I would have had more fun getting my teeth pulled, I think.
By the end of the round, she wasn't speaking to me and we were just barely married.
But I wasn't the one who shot 5 balls into the lake on #12. That's right; FIVE.
Has anyone else ever taken an 18 for a hole? She did.
Of course, things never started right anyway. I hit someone else's ball on the first hole. Rule says two stroke penalty, so I could never get back on track after that.
Oh well. We will have to make up before the Zinga golf outing. She's on my team.
It wouldn't have been so bad, but they were all CALLOWAY BIG BERTHAs.
15 bucks worth of balls. Oh wait; add the two she dropped in the water on #11.
Not a good day for golf balls.
CR

[ChiefReason]

We played in the Erie FD golf outing yesterday. Had two teams in it.
19 teams all together.
Nice little nine hole course.
Were it not for the 5th hole, we would have placed. Team 2 got third place.
Team 1, the team I played on, missed so many birdie opportunities that it wasn't even funny. We drove the ball well all day, but second shots were hurting us. Missed many 10 - 12 foot putts.
Oh well; it was a beautiful day and it was fun.
Now that we know the course layout, we will go back next year and win the damned thing.
Darin; thanks for the invites.
CR

[lilyogi]

That 5th hole is the worst hole ever!!!! I have golfed that course since i was 15 and that hole has always been my least favorite. I am glad that you guys had fun. I wish i could have played but not this year.

[trainer]

The 5th wasn't bad, but the 6th, that hole sucked. Don't know if it was the wind or the frickin hole placement. Let me say if we would of at least pared the hole twice, we would have finished in 2nd place. All-in-all a great day, and, I'll be back.

[ChiefReason]

Well, after having been crowned the champions for the last two years in the Oxford Open, Team Jordan took second place. Trainer will be along to tell you how well they did. Hint: they didn't win either.
Golf can be a brutal sport.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Well, I took my irons down to Doog's last night to re-grip. It was Friday Nite Club, so I figured "drink beer, eat pizza, listen to basketball and re-grip my clubs". I love multi tasking.
Anyway; after hitting myself in the num nums a couple of times, Doog offered to hold the club while I put the new grip on-Lamkin corded. Sweet.
I'm gunnin' for you this year, Ty. You know; I'm no slouch myself.;)
CR

[trainer]

Full corded CR? I had those once. Beter buy a box of gloves. Oh and BTW, don't sell yourself short.:)

[ChiefReason]

Full corded CR? I had those once. Beter buy a box of gloves. Oh and BTW, don't sell yourself short.:)

Because of my tremendous explosion off the tee, I only use a glove with my tee shots.
Noticed I don't go through too many since I started doing that.
What's the sense in getting good grips if you're going to keep the glove on anyway?
Well; the world needs ditch diggers too.
CR

[trainer]

Well; the world needs ditch diggers too.
CR

Wait a minute, I resemble that remark. I just wanted to say that although the grip was very good, I lost the feel of the club, kinda like grabbing sandpaper. Now along with my rough hands from diggin ditches, made for a short glove life. Wanna compare paychecks:p :)

[ChiefReason]

Bought a nice pair of Etonics on sale.
My favorite golf ball has been on sale too.
Been buying boxes left and right.
That's because when I hit them, they go left and right.
No wait; that's trainer.
Hey, trainer; I hear Nike is coming out with a ball that floats!:D
I love talkin' trash.
Jay; you been out yet?
CR

[trainer]

It my be left or right, mostly left, but still 20yds farther down the fairway, and playable:) I got sucked in by the nike/Tiger thing, but there is only one ball to play, Pro-V. I found a cure for the water, before you tee up, pull a shag from the bag and throw it in the water, Then I can feel good about putting that $3.50 pall on the tee;) Etonics, shopping at Wal Mart again.

[ChiefReason]

trainer:
In case you hadn't noticed, I have been quoting from "Caddyshack".
I could not afford the pay cut if I traded paychecks with you!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Maybe we'll bet paychecks at the Galesburg outing?
Darin:
You going to play at the Erie FD golf outing this year?
Man; I love springtime in the flatlands.
CR

[trainer]

Now you know I gave up gambling, and you also know how I feel about that course, the only thing the woods are good for is shroomin. But I would bet you paychecks.......since I don't get one :p I hope you got a free bowl of soup with them shoes:) Who's on the teams?

[lilyogi]

Chief,
I am wanting to, it will depend on when it is and if I am working. I am wanting to get out a couple times this summer so we will see. I got married but didn't get rid of the clubs! ha ha

[ChiefReason]

We have two teams entered for tomorrow.
Anyone else from around here playing?
Darin; baby; you got the day to play?
We will be there for breakfast and then the shotgun.
Woo Hooooooooooooo.
CR

[ChiefReason]

Played in Erie today.
First place-Erie
Second place-Morrison
Third place-Atkinson
Fourth place-Osco
It was an exciting finish. Three way tie for first was decided by a three hole, sudden death playoff. Went down to a putt on the third hole.
We didn't get a trophy this year. We finished even.
Got a sweet t-shirt, coozie and key ring, though.
Great day for the event. Perfect weather. Driver was working. Irons and putter weren't. Such is the game.
Will be there next year.
CR

[lilyogi]

Chief,
Sounds like it was a pretty good Tourny. I had to work, was unable to get the day off, even working OT today so make it 3 days on shift! I had a couple different teams call wanting me to play but not able to. I hate it when a "Job" gets in the way of a day of golf!

I got to get out a couple times before the baby arrives!!!!

[lilyogi]

Chief,
played golf on Friday, played at Pebble Creek Golf Club in LeClaire, IA. First time playing here, just a 9 hole course, only 1 yr old, BUT.... Hardest dang course I have ever played!!! It is a really really nice course! They are planning on starting to build the back 9 in the spring. I lost more golf balls there than I have in years!! It is a tough course, however I do recommend playing it! It is kind of neat, you never know what you are getting into each shot you make!!!

On a 1-10 scale ( 10 best and 1 worst) I would rate the course a 8-8.5
A couple more years to mature and a back 9 will make it one of the best courses in the Quad Cities for sure and possibly in the state! Just my opinion!

Maybe we can set a time to play before the baby arrives this month!

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Chief,
played golf on Friday, played at Pebble Creek Golf Club in LeClaire, IA. First time playing here, just a 9 hole course, only 1 yr old, BUT.... Hardest dang course I have ever played!!! It is a really really nice course! They are planning on starting to build the back 9 in the spring. I lost more golf balls there than I have in years!! It is a tough course, however I do recommend playing it! It is kind of neat, you never know what you are getting into each shot you make!!!

On a 1-10 scale ( 10 best and 1 worst) I would rate the course a 8-8.5
A couple more years to mature and a back 9 will make it one of the best courses in the Quad Cities for sure and possibly in the state! Just my opinion!

Maybe we can set a time to play before the baby arrives this month!

Well, you'd better get what golf you can in now, daddy. ;) :D

I still can't get over how much your life has changed in such a short period of time, Darin! A new wife, new baby!!! :eek: :D :) Can't believe it's been almost a year since you got married. WOW time flies!

Can hardly wait to see the new baby pics!! :)

[lilyogi]

I know, it has changed so much in the last year and a half. But I love it! I can not ask for a better wife! Here is a 3D ultrasound of the little guy.

Hope to have him here before the end of the month!!!:) :)

[ChiefReason]

Chief,
played golf on Friday, played at Pebble Creek Golf Club in LeClaire, IA. First time playing here, just a 9 hole course, only 1 yr old, BUT.... Hardest dang course I have ever played!!! It is a really really nice course! They are planning on starting to build the back 9 in the spring. I lost more golf balls there than I have in years!! It is a tough course, however I do recommend playing it! It is kind of neat, you never know what you are getting into each shot you make!!!

On a 1-10 scale ( 10 best and 1 worst) I would rate the course a 8-8.5
A couple more years to mature and a back 9 will make it one of the best courses in the Quad Cities for sure and possibly in the state! Just my opinion!

Maybe we can set a time to play before the baby arrives this month!

Let's see. Babies born in October. My chief was born on the 19th, my sister on the 25th, me on the 27th and my grandson, Jax on the 30th.
Since I will be busy on the 27th celebrating my 55th, I am taking off the 26th to play some golf...somewhere. I haven't played at Jay's this year. Spirit Hollow is calling again. Too many to choose from.
But Pebble Creek sounds good, too.
Last time I played Valley View, I shot an 85. My end-of-the-season handicap is 17. Started out in the spring with a 21. Goal this year was to get into the teens. Mission accomplished. I credit a gap wedge and a different putter.
CR

[RoughRider]

I know, it has changed so much in the last year and a half. But I love it! I can not ask for a better wife! Here is a 3D ultrasound of the little guy.

Hope to have him here before the end of the month!!!:) :)

That is a cool pic!! Congratulations in advance!

[lilyogi]

Thanks,
I am on shift today, leave tomorrow for training in Wisconsin and return on Thursday evening. I hope the little guy holds off until I get home! He could arrive at any time! He is not due until Nov. 5th but pretty sure he is coming a little early! I will be sure to keep everyone posted and will post a pic as soon as I have one. Stay safe everyone!

[jboczek]

You don't want to miss the glorious day. Hope she holds out long enough for you to get home.

What the heck is an ultrasound picture doing in a golf thread, anyway?