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Mr. Luddite

On 2/24/2014 9:10 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 19:26:17 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/24/2014 7:05 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:59:58 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/24/2014 6:47 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:24:10 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

We're looking forward to some night time 'teens' coming up. But Thursday is supposed to be in the
40's, so I've got a tee time.

I may be trying the golf thing again this spring.

My brother (five years younger than I) went to the hospital last week
with some severe stomach pains. There was nothing wrong with his
stomach. He was having a heart attack. He had a by-pass done on a
totally clogged artery and has to go back in 6 weeks to have a stent
installed in another artery that is 80 percent blocked.

He has always been the athlete in our family. Keeps in shape, runs,
etc. His problem is his diet. Loves the fatty foods, salt, tons of
cheese, etc.

Anyway, it was his wake up call. He's home, feeling much better and
wants me to start playing golf with him as soon as the weather breaks.
It will do me good as well. I've been physically inactive all winter
and the lbs are starting to gain on me again.

Today was the first time for me in about five weeks. My shoulders, neck and legs are hurting
already. But, if you can walk the course, it's damn good exercise. When I play with my brother, who
can't walk the course, he does the driving and I'll grab a handfull of clubs and walk most of the
way.

Have you played before? I started when I turned 60 and my doc jumped my ass for high cholesterol.

I've played off and on over the years. Sometimes it was more of a
social outing for business reasons but I've also played many times just
for the heck of it. Most of the time I was too busy to get into a
serious routine. I did play a round at Pebble Beach though ... many
years ago .. as a guest of a big shot business executive. Made a fool
out of myself, as usual.

I got a kick out of my brother. He was always a basketball nut and
played in a few local leagues. Last week, after his experience in the
hospital, he said he has decided that he's now old enough to take up golf.

Join a seniors league. It adds a little motivation to get out there if you've already signed up for
a tee time as part of a group. I find it very hard to go play by myself. I can usually find a good
reason to stay home. So I schedule tee times in advance with other people. Provides an added push.
Having a brother close by to play with would be a dream.

Why should I join a seniors league? I am only 64. :-)