Okay, so DCG1952 and Rickpinewald can meet up on Tuesday. Who else?
By the way, my favorite 'meeting place' is at the security checkpoint at the back entrance of the clubhouse. It's just behind the first tee, near the old oak in the back yard. It is also near all the lawn tables (behind the ropes) where 'they' get to sit and watch 'us' go by, and 'we' get to watch 'them' eat and drink and otherwise make merry. Ah, the good life.
You can meet some really interesting people at Checkpoint Charlie. A couple of years ago, I had arranged for an Augusta National member to take Bambam and me on a tour of the clubhouse. And while waiting for our host, I had a wonderful conversation with the great sports and golf writer, Dan Jenkins. I had just read a piece about him written by his daughter (a freelance writer), and it made for a great little repartee.
Add one more memory to the Augusta National 'scrapbook'.
And we can't forget the other gentleman we met near that checkpoint. You had just told me a story about a guy who was on TV, in the same spot for every single masters. I think you'd even shown him to me in a picture or masters replay on TV. Soon after you were done speaking with Dan, there was 'The Masters Guy' on the porch of the clubhouse! Of course we had to say hi I got a kick out of that.
And we can't forget the other gentleman we met near that checkpoint. You had just told me a story about a guy who was on TV, in the same spot for every single masters. I think you'd even shown him to me in a picture or masters replay on TV. Soon after you were done speaking with Dan, there was 'The Masters Guy' on the porch of the clubhouse! Of course we had to say hi I got a kick out of that.
The Weather forecast indicates rain throughout the tournament. Will that improve the odds for the Long Ball players? Will the Greens hold better when damp at Augusta?
Sorry I missed RickPinewild ,but was out of town playing golf for several days before yesterday's practice round----and took several days away from the computer and email to totally veg. So, didn't even know I could have met a fellow LBGer. Would have loved to have met up with you Rick---maybe next time.
Had a wonderful time again. But, after the 11pm flight back to Pittsburgh I am back in the real world---hard to believe that just 24 hrs ago I was sitting in the stands at 16 tee and munching on a pimento cheese sandwich watching players skip balls onto the green. Talk about a slap in the face this morning!
And we can't forget the other gentleman we met near that checkpoint. You had just told me a story about a guy who was on TV, in the same spot for every single masters. I think you'd even shown him to me in a picture or masters replay on TV. Soon after you were done speaking with Dan, there was 'The Masters Guy' sitting on the porch of the clubhouse! Of course we had to say hi I got a kick out of that.
Bambam,
Did you see Himself on The Golf Channel last night? He was standing under the old oak right behind Tiger Woods during the post-final round interview. His head was behind and to the right of Tiger's, filling the same amount of screen space.
No antics.
No odd expressions.
Just there.
The old boy may not be able to make it down to the 15th teebox anymore, but he's still in the game.
Did you see Himself on The Golf Channel last night? He was standing under the old oak right behind Tiger Woods during the post-final round interview. His head was behind and to the right of Tiger's, filling the same amount of screen space.
No antics.
No odd expressions.
Just there.
The old boy may not be able to make it down to the 15th teebox anymore, but he's still in the game.
As usual!
I was getting caught up on work yesterday and was only listening to the post-round interviews. I'll be looking for a replay today!
I got a kick out of that.
Hybrid Mode
