Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

....time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:
On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)

What's the point?

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/14, 10:42 AM, KC wrote:
On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:
On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)

What's the point?

Indeed, what's the point of golfing when the temp is in the 30's?

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:49:49 AM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 10:42 AM, KC wrote:

On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:

On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:

On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!







Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!



-14 here.





Enjoy!





Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time

religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves

on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)



Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)



What's the point?



Indeed, what's the point of golfing when the temp is in the 30's?

Probably the same point when people go ice fishing...

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/14, 10:51 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:49:49 AM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 10:42 AM, KC wrote:

On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:

On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:

On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!







Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!



-14 here.





Enjoy!





Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time

religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves

on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)



Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)



What's the point?



Indeed, what's the point of golfing when the temp is in the 30's?

Probably the same point when people go ice fishing...


To sit in a tent on the lake and drink? :)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 7 Feb 2014 06:53:36 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!

I was doing great until about halfway down the second fairway. My stomach decided to rebel. I
borrowed a cart and made it to the clubhouse just in time. Got a 'sickness' rain check and came
home, where I've been running to the potty about every half hour.

Oh well. As they say in the Army, "**** happens!"

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today, walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing, a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:49:49 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 10:42 AM, KC wrote:
On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:
On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)

What's the point?

Indeed, what's the point of golfing when the temp is in the 30's?

To enjoy the game and grab some exercise, why else? The rationale is the same whether temp is in the
30's or the 70's.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/14, 11:27 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today, walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing, a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.


L.L. Bean is having a sale on mad bomber hats. You could get one at the
Tysons store and also check out a new Apple computer a few doors down.
Wear the new hat *in* the Apple store...everyone there will love it.

http://tinyurl.com/klv897c

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:30:44 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 11:27 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today, walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing, a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.


L.L. Bean is having a sale on mad bomber hats. You could get one at the
Tysons store and also check out a new Apple computer a few doors down.
Wear the new hat *in* the Apple store...everyone there will love it.

http://tinyurl.com/klv897c

Go for it.

I need a bill on my cap for golfing, so those don't do much for me. When the 'bill' is pulled down,
the fuzz blocks the view.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/14, 11:52 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:30:44 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 11:27 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today, walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing, a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.


L.L. Bean is having a sale on mad bomber hats. You could get one at the
Tysons store and also check out a new Apple computer a few doors down.
Wear the new hat *in* the Apple store...everyone there will love it.

http://tinyurl.com/klv897c

Go for it.

I need a bill on my cap for golfing, so those don't do much for me. When the 'bill' is pulled down,
the fuzz blocks the view.


That might improve your game! :)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 10:24:29 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:


I was doing great until about halfway down the second fairway. My stomach decided to rebel. I

borrowed a cart and made it to the clubhouse just in time. Got a 'sickness' rain check and came

home, where I've been running to the potty about every half hour.



Oh well. As they say in the Army, "**** happens!"

"Yessir, yessir, three bags full"

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:56:07 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 11:52 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:30:44 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 11:27 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today, walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing, a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.


L.L. Bean is having a sale on mad bomber hats. You could get one at the
Tysons store and also check out a new Apple computer a few doors down.
Wear the new hat *in* the Apple store...everyone there will love it.

http://tinyurl.com/klv897c

Go for it.

I need a bill on my cap for golfing, so those don't do much for me. When the 'bill' is pulled down,
the fuzz blocks the view.


That might improve your game! :)

It couldn't have hurt this morning, that's for damn sure. I had taken 14 strokes on the first two
holes. Par would have been 9 strokes. Not a good start, but I was able to find the balls in the
woods three times. Probably should have warmed up a little first.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

"F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 2/7/14, 10:42 AM, KC wrote:
On 2/7/2014 10:36 AM, HanK wrote:
On 2/7/2014 9:58 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

Wat a tone setter you are. ;-)

What's the point?

Indeed, what's the point of golfing when the temp is in the 30's?

Exercise. Try it, you may live better.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

"F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 2/7/14, 11:27 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:58:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/7/14, 9:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!


Golfing when the temp is in the 30's? Sounds a bit like the old-time
religious flagellation/mortification, when acolytes whipped themselves
on the back so as to prove their dedication. :)

If the sun is out, like today, and the wind is not blowing, like today,
walking the golf course when
temp's in the 30's is quite pleasant. The exercise keeps one warm. I
usually take the windbreaker
off by the third hole. You should try it. Put on some layered clothing,
a vest, a windbreaker, and
walk 6 - 7 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly you warm up.

Oh, some 180s ear muffs are a big help.


L.L. Bean is having a sale on mad bomber hats. You could get one at the
Tysons store and also check out a new Apple computer a few doors down.
Wear the new hat *in* the Apple store...everyone there will love it.

http://tinyurl.com/klv897c

I bought one in Gander mountain in Rochester, MInn in the late 90's. The
canvas one. I still wear my Fudd hat when it is cold. Great hat. Was
summer and was in a sale canoe for $10.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 7:57:46 AM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
...time to hit the golf course!



Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

-14 here.


Enjoy!

Cold here too. 53 and raining.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:20:36 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

Yup, as long as it comes off the ice. Sometimes the ball bounces into the far bank and comes back on
the ice. The lake at Greendale must have 25 balls on the ice.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:20:36 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

Yup, as long as it comes off the ice. Sometimes the ball bounces into the
far bank and comes back on
the ice. The lake at Greendale must have 25 balls on the ice.

Free balls. Just get a long pole. Or a buddy and drag a rope across the
surface.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:20:06 -0600, Califbill wrote:

Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:20:36 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

Yup, as long as it comes off the ice. Sometimes the ball bounces into the
far bank and comes back on
the ice. The lake at Greendale must have 25 balls on the ice.

Free balls. Just get a long pole. Or a buddy and drag a rope across the
surface.

Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:20:06 -0600, Califbill wrote:

Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:20:36 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

Yup, as long as it comes off the ice. Sometimes the ball bounces into the
far bank and comes back on
the ice. The lake at Greendale must have 25 balls on the ice.

Free balls. Just get a long pole. Or a buddy and drag a rope across the
surface.

Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what
they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When
I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

I knew a guy who dove ponds for the balls. They became range balls for the
golf course. My buddy who lives in Reno, next to a golf course picked up
balls while walking his lab. Sorted them by make and model. Sold about
5000 of them a few years ago for a few thousand dollars.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/2014 2:46 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:20:06 -0600, Califbill wrote:

Poco Loco wrote:
On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:20:36 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

Yup, as long as it comes off the ice. Sometimes the ball bounces into the
far bank and comes back on
the ice. The lake at Greendale must have 25 balls on the ice.

Free balls. Just get a long pole. Or a buddy and drag a rope across the
surface.

Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.



IIRC way back in HS I think I had a friend who dove for used balls in
the lakes and sold them somewhere.....

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:52:25 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

We throw balls in the barrel also. The pro uses them, but he's usually got too many. Our course
doesn't have a driving range.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 11:36:22 AM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:
Tim wrote:

-14 here.





Enjoy!



Cold here too. 53 and raining.

Trade you...

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 11:36:22 AM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:
Tim wrote:

-14 here.





Enjoy!



Cold here too. 53 and raining.

Trade you...

Nope.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:48:20 PM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:

Trade you...



Nope.

Aw..c'mon. Just this once? please...?

?;^)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On 2/7/2014 11:07 PM, Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:48:20 PM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:

Trade you...



Nope.

Aw..c'mon. Just this once? please...?

?;^)


YOU WERE JUST IN FREKIN' HAWAII MAN!!! COME ON NOW??

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Friday, February 7, 2014 10:45:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote:
On 2/7/2014 11:07 PM, Tim wrote:

On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:48:20 PM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:



Trade you...







Nope.



Aw..c'mon. Just this once? please...?



?;^)





YOU WERE JUST IN FREKIN' HAWAII MAN!!! COME ON NOW??

Yeah, dude. and look what I came back to!

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

Tim wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 9:48:20 PM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:

Trade you...



Nope.

Aw..c'mon. Just this once? please...?

?;^)

Our friend just went back to Dekalb. Talked to her Tuesday. She was ready
to leave again.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:42:37 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:52:25 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

We throw balls in the barrel also. The pro uses them, but he's usually got too many. Our course
doesn't have a driving range.

The driving range at my wife's place is the lake so they use floaters.
If it really rains a lot they have to go out to the street over the
fence and rake them out of the storm ditch ;-)

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:42:37 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:52:25 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

We throw balls in the barrel also. The pro uses them, but he's usually got too many. Our course
doesn't have a driving range.

The driving range at my wife's place is the lake so they use floaters.
If it really rains a lot they have to go out to the street over the
fence and rake them out of the storm ditch ;-)

Whoops. Hit the button too soon.

That is a good idea. We have a pond right close to the clubhouse. If the banks were groomed a bit,
it would be very easy to net floaters out of the pond. The drainage is one of those standpipes that
drain when the water reaches a certain height, but the openings could be easily covered with a
screen to keep the balls from being washed away.

What kind of balls do they use? Is there a web site that discusses this for your wife's course?

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 11:36:08 -0500, wrote:

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:29:30 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:42:37 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:52:25 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

We throw balls in the barrel also. The pro uses them, but he's usually got too many. Our course
doesn't have a driving range.

The driving range at my wife's place is the lake so they use floaters.
If it really rains a lot they have to go out to the street over the
fence and rake them out of the storm ditch ;-)

Whoops. Hit the button too soon.

That is a good idea. We have a pond right close to the clubhouse. If the banks were groomed a bit,
it would be very easy to net floaters out of the pond. The drainage is one of those standpipes that
drain when the water reaches a certain height, but the openings could be easily covered with a
screen to keep the balls from being washed away.

What kind of balls do they use? Is there a web site that discusses this for your wife's course?

They just say "floater" on them.
This is the lake. That fountain gets the hell beat out of it.

http://www.hwgcc.com/web/pages/golf

Thanks, found 'em. Not expensive either. I'll tell the folks in our course.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 11:36:08 -0500, wrote:

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:29:30 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:42:37 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:52:25 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

We throw balls in the barrel also. The pro uses them, but he's usually got too many. Our course
doesn't have a driving range.

The driving range at my wife's place is the lake so they use floaters.
If it really rains a lot they have to go out to the street over the
fence and rake them out of the storm ditch ;-)

Whoops. Hit the button too soon.

That is a good idea. We have a pond right close to the clubhouse. If the banks were groomed a bit,
it would be very easy to net floaters out of the pond. The drainage is one of those standpipes that
drain when the water reaches a certain height, but the openings could be easily covered with a
screen to keep the balls from being washed away.

What kind of balls do they use? Is there a web site that discusses this for your wife's course?

They just say "floater" on them.
This is the lake. That fountain gets the hell beat out of it.

http://www.hwgcc.com/web/pages/golf

BTW, I forwarded that Double Bogey link to the president of our seniors group along with everyone
else in me list who is a golfer. The pres has forwarded it to about 120 folks in the seniors group.
Lots of comments...all good.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

In article , says...

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:57:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...time to hit the golf course!

Bert, I'll be thinking of you as I bounce balls off the ice on #10!

It makes the water hazards a bit less challenging. Shoot for the lake
and plan in getting an extra 40 yards on your drive.

(like the parking lot scene in Tin Cup)

It also give you the oppourtunity to hit your longest drives on frozen fairways.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

In article , says...

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

The problem is that you old guys are cheap and if you lose a 25 cent ball you are going to
take your whole 5 minutes searching for it. If everyone in your group loses a ball every
other hole then you will cause a hell of a back up on the course.

My father in law was cheap and he was determined to find his lost balls.

Beware the golfer with a 25 foot ball retriever.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

BAR wrote:
In article , says...

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know
what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore.
When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

The problem is that you old guys are cheap and if you lose a 25 cent ball you are going to
take your whole 5 minutes searching for it. If everyone in your group loses a ball every
other hole then you will cause a hell of a back up on the course.

My father in law was cheap and he was determined to find his lost balls.

Beware the golfer with a 25 foot ball retriever.

When I played golf, I normally finished with extra balls. When you drive
to the edge of the fairway, more likely to happen on extra balls.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

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The inability to limit drinking.On Sat, 8 Feb 2014 18:17:39 -0500, BAR wrote:

In article , says...

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore. When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

The problem is that you old guys are cheap and if you lose a 25 cent ball you are going to
take your whole 5 minutes searching for it. If everyone in your group loses a ball every
other hole then you will cause a hell of a back up on the course.

My father in law was cheap and he was determined to find his lost balls.

Beware the golfer with a 25 foot ball retriever.

Listen to this "you old guys" ****!!

All the guys I usually play with are retired military, poor in other words. Only one actually takes
out his retriever on certain holes. He doesn't slow the game though. He cleans the balls and donates
them to the high schools for their golf teams.

Sun is out, temp hit 30F...
 

On Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:57:04 -0600, Califbill wrote:

BAR wrote:
In article , says...

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:12 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:


Nah, they have divers come once a year. Fill up big bags. Don't know
what they do with them. I've
got too many 'free' balls now, and the grandkids don't want anymore.
When I find them now, I'll give
the guys I'm with first dibs, then they just get left where someone can have them.

The divers sell them.
They end up at flea markets and dollar stores.

The balls that the grounds keepers find at my wife's course end up in
a barrel at the pro shop, for free. It speeds up play if you get free
balls

The problem is that you old guys are cheap and if you lose a 25 cent ball you are going to
take your whole 5 minutes searching for it. If everyone in your group loses a ball every
other hole then you will cause a hell of a back up on the course.

My father in law was cheap and he was determined to find his lost balls.

Beware the golfer with a 25 foot ball retriever.

When I played golf, I normally finished with extra balls. When you drive
to the edge of the fairway, more likely to happen on extra balls.

If you have an enlarged prostate you normally finish with extra balls also.