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Well, I'm still in.
It was touch and go there for just a bit. But I have the greatest wife in the world who helped me make sure I'm still in on this adventure. 

So, here's my checklist.

  • I'm available
  • I'm completely healthy (Fully Vaccinated, plus I got a flu shot for this year already.) 💪
  • I have a hotel for Friday Night
  • I have golf clubs
  • I have cash to cover both the round on Friday night and the lessons on Saturday
  • Eric won't be board, as I have plenty to work on
  • The only thing I need now is some descent weather Friday afternoon

What could possibly go wrong?

 

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3 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Well, I'm still in.
It was touch and go there for just a bit. But I have the greatest wife in the world who helped me make sure I'm still in on this adventure. 

So, here's my checklist.

  • I'm available
  • I'm completely healthy (Fully Vaccinated, plus I got a flu shot for this year already.) 💪
  • I have a hotel for Friday Night
  • I have golf clubs
  • I have cash to cover both the round on Friday night and the lessons on Saturday
  • Eric won't be board, as I have plenty to work on
  • The only thing I need now is some descent weather Friday afternoon

What could possibly go wrong?

 

You realize your question will bring about change?!     TV shows usually ask that question and then all hell breaks loose.  I'm not saying we're going to blame you for anything but it's an option!  😂

I'm looking forward to the trip. We'll see you at the course Friday afternoon!  

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12 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

 TV shows usually ask that question and then all hell breaks loose.   We'll see you at the course Friday afternoon!  

Yes.... and Yes. 

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33 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Eric won't be board

Wow. New levels even for you. 🙂

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1 minute ago, iacas said:

Wow. New levels even for you. 🙂

I try to please. :beer:

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Have fun gents! Let’s see if any of you can eat more than @RFKFREAK did a Outback’s! 😜

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19 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

Have fun gents! Let’s see if any of you can eat more than @RFKFREAK did a Outback’s! 😜

do tell?

 

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1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

Have fun gents! Let’s see if any of you can eat more than @RFKFREAK did a Outback’s! 😜

Eating more than @RFKFREAK isn't the problem. Functioning after eating that much is another story all together. 

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13 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Eating more than @RFKFREAK isn't the problem. Functioning after eating that much is another story all together. 

Nobody said anything about him functioning afterwards, either 😜

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So I have a soccer game Friday at 6:30. So, what I think the schedule Friday might be is…

1:35 - I'll watch you guys play some golf.
6:35 - I'll go play some soccer, you guys return to freshen up, whatever.
7:45 - I'll meet you at Outback, if you can tolerate sitting next to a guy who just played soccer. 😄

Alternatively:

1:35 - I'll watch you guys play some golf.
6:35 - You guys go wherever the heck you want to eat, I play soccer, and I see you the next morning.

Either is good by me.

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If we have time, I'd come watch.  I'm a soccer fan.    We'll meet you at 7:45.    Looking forward to it.

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28 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

If we have time, I'd come watch.  I'm a soccer fan.    We'll meet you at 7:45.    Looking forward to it.

Ha ha. 😄 I think we can do call-ahead, but Erie is a sleepy town, so they'll probably not need it at that time.

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11 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Well, I'm still in.

Glad to hear.  I also had a scare today.  Wife called @ noon and was very sick and Dr. wanted COVID test.  Her & I both came back negative for not Covid & Flu and I have a friend stopping by tomorrow & Sat. To make sure she is OK.  Thus I am packed & ready.

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Hey guys. This was totally worth it. 
I had a blast and I feel like I have new stuff to work on. 

PLUS - @StuM proved he CAN hit a 300 yard drive! It happened I witnessed it. 

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7 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

PLUS - @StuM proved he CAN hit a 300 yard drive! It happened I witnessed it. 

Haha! Second witness here. It happened.

Thanks @iacasfor your patience and organized approach to teaching all of us. I took lots of notes and expect to get out and practice more today. Good weather ahead all week here in NY so no excuse to not work for it.

Great meeting everyone! I would absolutely return.

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1 hour ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Hey guys. This was totally worth it. 
I had a blast and I feel like I have new stuff to work on. 

PLUS - @StuM proved he CAN hit a 300 yard drive! It happened I witnessed it. 

Gravity is a wonderful thing😁

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I am a "SCRATCH GOLFER".  I hit ball, Ball hits Tree, I scratch my head. 😜

Driver: Ping G410 Plus 10.5* +1* / 3 Hybrid: Cleveland HIBORE XLS / 4,5 & 6 Hybrids: Mizuno JP FLI-HI / Irons/Wedges 7-8-9-P-G: Mizuno JPX800 HD / Sand Wedge: Mizuno JPX 800 / Lob Wedge: Cleveland CBX 60* / Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7S / Balls: Srixon Soft / Beer: Labatt Blue (or anything nice & cold) 

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And YES, it was worth it.  I feel we should look at doing this again, maybe in the spring?

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Driver: Ping G410 Plus 10.5* +1* / 3 Hybrid: Cleveland HIBORE XLS / 4,5 & 6 Hybrids: Mizuno JP FLI-HI / Irons/Wedges 7-8-9-P-G: Mizuno JPX800 HD / Sand Wedge: Mizuno JPX 800 / Lob Wedge: Cleveland CBX 60* / Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7S / Balls: Srixon Soft / Beer: Labatt Blue (or anything nice & cold) 

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