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(Message started by: thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:07pm)
Title: The eagle has landed.
Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:07pm
For those who enjoy The Gentleman's Game, I carded my first eagle on Saturday.  Drove the green on a short par 4 (280 yards) the ball was two feet above the pin and I made the putt.  :o
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Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:14pm

  Ssshhhh.  Hope DJ doesn't see this.  He only got a Birdie.   ;;D

 Congratulations Thomas.  What do you win?  $$$$ ?
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Post by tanner on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:22pm

Good on ya Thomas  [smiley=thumb.gif]

I once killed a rare egyptian goose with a worm burner drive off the tee in Ojai Ca. , but I don't think it got me any kudo's ;;D

......Tim
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Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:23pm
It helped our team win the event.  It was a handicap 4 person team, two best ball tournament.  We came in at 36 under par, 108.  So we have braggin' rights for a year. ;;D
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Post by Brewcrew on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:24pm
Those are the shots that keep you coming back. Good on ya!
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Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:27pm
I actually had three shots that day that would have made highlights on the golf channel.  It was a great day.
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Post by Jackie on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:36pm
Good for you, Thomas.....fun stuff.... :D

But....sounds like you and your team are a bunch of sandbaggers.... ;;D

You better watch out or the USGA will red flad ya...LOL

Love ya,
Jackie
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Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:41pm
I've got my handicap card in my pocket. ;)  100% legit.  It was just our day.  If two guys were having a bad hole, the other two either got a par or a birdie.  It was a real team effort.  And a lot of fun to boot.
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Post by Turts on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:46pm
congrats mate!

the first of many i hope!!!

Turts
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Post by Jackie on Jul 31st, 2007, 3:52pm

on 07/31/07 at 15:41:12, thomas wrote:
I've got my handicap card in my pocket. ;)  100% legit.  It was just our day.  If two guys were having a bad hole, the other two either got a par or a birdie.  It was a real team effort.  And a lot of fun to boot.



Really makes you want to go back...SOON.....doesn't it?

Proud of you, Sweetie....eagles are good and highly sought after.... :D

Love ya,
Jackie
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Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jul 31st, 2007, 5:19pm
Gentlemen's Game - my foot!!! ;;D

Good on you Thomas.  I too hit a milestone - broke 90 for the first time last week!  I was very excited!!!

Carol
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Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 5:24pm
Congrats Carol!  I was able to accomplish that feat twice last year.  Still waiting to get a sub 90 round in this year though.  Very happy for you.
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Post by Brewcrew on Jul 31st, 2007, 5:43pm

on 07/31/07 at 15:41:12, thomas wrote:
I've got my handicap card in my pocket. ;)  100% legit.  It was just our day.  If two guys were having a bad hole, the other two either got a par or a birdie.  It was a real team effort.  And a lot of fun to boot.

I had a day like that once. In Cedar Rapids, IA. With rented clubs. Straight up, no handicap, I shot 6 under.

Should have bought those clubs on the spot. I've never had a round since that even came close.
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Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 31st, 2007, 5:58pm
Sorry Thomas -  I love you dearly, but . . . . .

GOLF? [smiley=hurl.gif]


Mark Twain was right when he said "Golf is a good walk, ruined"
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Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jul 31st, 2007, 6:00pm

on 07/31/07 at 17:58:08, Mosaicwench wrote:
Sorry Thomas -  I love you dearly, but . . . . .

GOLF? [smiley=hurl.gif]


Mark Twain was right when he said "Golf is a good walk, ruined"


So can we take from the above statement that you would not like to be asked to be part of a foursome at the next convention? ;)  

That's exactly how I felt until 9 years ago when I decided to give it a shot and I love it now.
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Post by thomas on Jul 31st, 2007, 6:00pm
I prefer Winston Churchill's thoughts on golf.


"Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into a even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose."
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Post by Brewcrew on Jul 31st, 2007, 6:05pm

on 07/31/07 at 18:00:11, Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote:
That's exactly how I felt until 9 years ago when I decided to give it a shot and I love it now.

I started playing when I was 12, played about twice a week into my mid-twenties. Started tapering off until I was only playing once a month or so.

Now I haven't played for 5 years and I don't miss it at all.
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Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 31st, 2007, 6:46pm

on 07/31/07 at 18:00:11, Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote:
So can we take from the above statement that you would not like to be asked to be part of a foursome at the next convention? ;)  


Sorry . . I don't do multiples - even for golf!!

I played golf with brew when I was younger and then made the mistake of playing with my dad.

I swore I'd never play again while he was alive (he turned into a crazed-wouldn't-shut-up-madman on the course).  He's dead now, so I'm free to play again but just can't see the point.  

Especially after taking care of dad for the last three months of his life and my creepy-golf-loving-brother wouldn't even come home from a golf outing when dad was rushed to the hospital the last time.  Kinda leaves a bad taste in my mouth. :P

So yes, count me out of your foursome.
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Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 31st, 2007, 6:52pm

  That's o.k. Pat., at the next convention you me and Ruthie will go shopping instead.   ;;D
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Post by jimmers on Jul 31st, 2007, 7:51pm
SWEEEEETTTT!

Happy Gilmore!

Jimmers
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Post by Charlie on Jul 31st, 2007, 8:01pm
Nice going Thomas.

I love golf and I have broken 90 many times by the 4th hole.  :D

Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/golf.gif
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Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 31st, 2007, 8:21pm

on 07/31/07 at 18:52:03, Linda_Howell wrote:
  That's o.k. Pat., at the next convention you me and Ruthie will go shopping instead.   ;;D


Cool - Ruthie and I have it down cold (neither of us came back with anything from Richmond!).
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Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 31st, 2007, 8:30pm


 That's because I was not with you.   ;)

       Trust me.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 31st, 2007, 8:49pm
Killer!
Last week I had my two best games of the year back-to-back.  Feeling all cocky and shit, on my next game I proceeded to shoot my worst game of the year.  Just fuckin shoot me.

Mayhaps I need to have a meet & greet at my house / country club.  My front yard is the golf course, and my house has a golf simulator room.  Not that any of that has helped my lousy game much.  
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Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 31st, 2007, 9:16pm

on 07/31/07 at 20:30:00, Linda_Howell wrote:
 That's because I was not with you.   ;)

       Trust me.


LOL - Does it cramp your style to say I only buy things at thrift and grocery stores?  And stained glass stores . . .
Title: Re: The eagle has landed.
Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 31st, 2007, 9:35pm


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thrift
  Nope !!!!!   That is what I was talking about.  Thrift stores, antique stores, swap meets, garage sales.   I am the queen.  

I was even known...once.... to bargain in a retail store.  " This price is NOT what I had in mind...How about  giving me a 25% discount on acount-a  I'm here now and you may have to carry this item as dead weight for another 6 months and then put it on sale anyway? "   I got the item at 50% off.    lmao

  back to your reg.  scheduled golf scores..sorry Thomas.
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Post by stevegeebe on Jul 31st, 2007, 10:29pm
Go to a Casino...now...before it wears off.

Steve G
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Post by sandie99 on Aug 1st, 2007, 2:43am
Thomas, are you available to play at my family's annual golf tournament? ;;D
The winner gets to keep the trophy for a year and his/her pic and results will be posted to the family magazine for all the relatives (around 300) to see! ;;D

Sanna
Title: Re: The eagle has landed.
Post by thomas on Aug 1st, 2007, 8:27am

on 07/31/07 at 20:49:42, Lobster wrote:
Killer!
Last week I had my two best games of the year back-to-back.  Feeling all cocky and shit, on my next game I proceeded to shoot my worst game of the year.  Just fuckin shoot me.

Mayhaps I need to have a meet & greet at my house / country club.  My front yard is the golf course, and my house has a golf simulator room.  Not that any of that has helped my lousy game much.  

Need a roomie?
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Post by thomas on Aug 1st, 2007, 9:47am

on 07/31/07 at 15:52:23, Jackie wrote:
Really makes you want to go back...SOON.....doesn't it?

Proud of you, Sweetie....eagles are good and highly sought after.... :D

Love ya,
Jackie

Yep the ol' golf-bug has imbedded itself yet a little deeper into my blood. ;)  Love ya too.
Title: Re: The eagle has landed.
Post by M.R. on Aug 1st, 2007, 10:38am
    Nice shootin' Tex. Congrads.

The Mike who sucks at golf


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