Winter Depression Thread

[mcanadiens]

Remembered one important thing about winter golf where I live the hard way last week.

I live on the side of a hill that tends to block a lot of wind. Wind conditions at the course are going to be several times worse than at the house. 

 

[ChetlovesMer]

3 hours ago, boogielicious said:

And we’ve since learned that there is no advantage to that.

I'm thinking there is an advantage. 
I don't know about you, but I tend to get a lot of shrinkage when they're cold.

                                              ... Me thinks I confess too much.

[KMP]

From my point of view the only depressing thing about winter in the PNW is the reduction in roll to zero or near zero. I am originally from Michigan and enjoyed snow; especially since it caused mass exodus of tourists in Traverse City. On the other hand I don't miss clearing ice and snow daily or driving on slick roads. In western WA I can play golf year-round and take a short drive to see snow or ski. However, if and when covid finally settles and I am comfortable playing hockey again that may cause more emotional conflict. 

[Double Mocha Man]

@KMP... Yep, I've already had several drives, even low ones, that have backed up about a yard.  You won't be playing Saturday.  😁

[KMP]

5 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

@KMP... Yep, I've already had several drives, even low ones, that have backed up about a yard.  You won't be playing Saturday.  😁

Hopefully Sunday!

[Double Mocha Man]

22 minutes ago, KMP said:

Hopefully Sunday!

For the rest of the golfing world on this site I should have said you won't be playing Saturday unless you enjoy playing in 65 mph wind gusts and pouring rain.

[cooke119]

Given I tested positive I won't be playing golf for a while. I feel OK thanks to the vaccines and booster.

[iacas]

Just five days or so now.

[Double Mocha Man]

Not quite on topic but close... I am depressed when we have 11" of snow and cars try going down my extremely steep side street (2nd best sledding hill in Bellingham) and often end up sliding sideways.  The street in front of my house parallels the hill... 3 blocks away there is a plowed/salted/beet juiced arterial street that will safely get you off the hill.  Wondering if they are worried about gas mileage or they think cars always stick to the street?

Suffering cabin fever.  Golf course has been closed for almost a week.

Edited December 29, 2021 by Double Mocha Man

[ChetlovesMer]

I plan to battle winter depression this year by working hard on my game. 

I just finished setting this up in my garage. Not sure if I'll be able to film down the line, but I can definitely do Caddy View. 

I will, however, be able to swing every club in the bag. 

I just got that hitting mat for Christmas from the spouse. It's pretty nice. It comes with 4 or 5 inserts on which to hit. Maybe I'll put up a review of it. 

[Double Mocha Man]

19 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Not sure if I'll be able to film down the line, but I can definitely do Caddy View. 

Very tidy garage. Are those bats on the ceiling? Turn everything around by 180 degrees, open your garage door on a nice day and you can film down the line.

[ChetlovesMer]

10 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Are those bats on the ceiling?

🤣 Nope, those are pully do-dads which used to be for hanging bicycles. But now we have a shed for those. 

 

11 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Turn everything around by 180 degrees, open your garage door on a nice day and you can film down the line.

Good idea. 

[Double Mocha Man]

17 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Good idea. 

Just don't pop one up and hit the bats.😄

[boogielicious]

1 hour ago, ChetlovesMer said:

I plan to battle winter depression this year by working hard on my game. 

I just finished setting this up in my garage. Not sure if I'll be able to film down the line, but I can definitely do Caddy View. 

I will, however, be able to swing every club in the bag. 

I just got that hitting mat for Christmas from the spouse. It's pretty nice. It comes with 4 or 5 inserts on which to hit. Maybe I'll put up a review of it. 

You need to put a piano in there as a target like @GolfLug!

[iacas]

7 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

I plan to battle winter depression this year by working hard on my game. 

I just finished setting this up in my garage. Not sure if I'll be able to film down the line, but I can definitely do Caddy View. 

I will, however, be able to swing every club in the bag. 

I just got that hitting mat for Christmas from the spouse. It's pretty nice. It comes with 4 or 5 inserts on which to hit. Maybe I'll put up a review of it. 

Oh that's nice!

[billchao]

12 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

I plan to battle winter depression this year by working hard on my game. 

I just finished setting this up in my garage. Not sure if I'll be able to film down the line, but I can definitely do Caddy View. 

I will, however, be able to swing every club in the bag. 

I just got that hitting mat for Christmas from the spouse. It's pretty nice. It comes with 4 or 5 inserts on which to hit. Maybe I'll put up a review of it. 

Great setup! The one thing I’ve always wanted was a big garage with tall ceilings I could hit golf balls in. Unfortunately, I have a narrow single car garage with a 9’ ceiling. And there’s a car parked in it.

[boogielicious]

9 hours ago, billchao said:

Great setup! The one thing I’ve always wanted was a big garage with tall ceilings I could hit golf balls in. Unfortunately, I have a narrow single car garage with a 9’ ceiling. And there’s a car parked in it.

Kind of a nice car though!😜

[billchao]

11 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

Kind of a nice car though!😜

Yea she’s not going anywhere. I need a 3-car garage. One bay for the car, one for my gym, and one for golf 😃