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#271 Openwater22

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 07:42 PM

Go Sparty!!!!! Kick some Texas butt


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Posted 22 December 2010 - 07:49 PM

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Go Sparty!!!!! Kick some Texas butt

Its painful to watch state play...we just can't get a lead in the game!

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 09:32 PM

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View Postopenwater32, on 22 December 2010 - 07:42 PM, said:

Go Sparty!!!!! Kick some Texas butt

Its painful to watch state play...we just can't get a lead in the game!

Starting to wonder if Michigan might have a chance against you guys this year.  We lost to Syracuse by 3 in a close game, and blew out Oakland (to pick some common opponents).
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 09:37 PM

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Where is Millers Bar? I know i've heard of this place, just can't place it. Love me a great burger and multiple beers.

Michigan Ave, east of Telegraph on the north side of the street.
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 09:45 PM

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View Postodshot68, on 22 December 2010 - 07:49 PM, said:

View Postopenwater32, on 22 December 2010 - 07:42 PM, said:

Go Sparty!!!!! Kick some Texas butt

Its painful to watch state play...we just can't get a lead in the game!

Starting to wonder if Michigan might have a chance against you guys this year.  We lost to Syracuse by 3 in a close game, and blew out Oakland (to pick some common opponents).

its been well over 1200 days since you guys beat us in any important sport...but am worried it could truly happen this year.  We are overrated but wouldn't bet against Izzo come March madness...unless your Duke!

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 09:46 PM

CPP and Tiger..read my latest post on Michigan bucket list...LOL

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Posted 23 December 2010 - 10:33 AM

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I forgot to bring my camera, and I've been kicking myself for that.  It's quite the photogenic place.  And the houses?!  My god, there's some serious money there.
So, I was looking for my camera this morning to get the memory card out of it, and where did I find it?  That's right, side pocket of my golf bag -- it was in there the whole time I played Troon North, and I thought it was in my bag in the car.  I'm a friggin' moron.:angry2:
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Posted 23 December 2010 - 04:40 PM

View PostTiger Jr., on 23 December 2010 - 10:33 AM, said:

View PostTiger Jr., on 16 December 2010 - 03:47 PM, said:

I forgot to bring my camera, and I've been kicking myself for that.  It's quite the photogenic place.  And the houses?!  My god, there's some serious money there.
So, I was looking for my camera this morning to get the memory card out of it, and where did I find it?  That's right, side pocket of my golf bag -- it was in there the whole time I played Troon North, and I thought it was in my bag in the car.  I'm a friggin' moron.:angry2:


Remind me never to let you carry the money when we gamble again..I don't want it lost before I collect...LOL
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Posted 23 December 2010 - 04:46 PM

View PostThe Big Pinch, on 22 December 2010 - 09:37 PM, said:

View Postopenwater32, on 22 December 2010 - 07:37 PM, said:

Where is Millers Bar? I know i've heard of this place, just can't place it. Love me a great burger and multiple beers.

Michigan Ave, east of Telegraph on the north side of the street.


Thanks.

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Posted 23 December 2010 - 04:50 PM

better not watch a state basketball game there...may not be much to celebrate openwater!

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Posted 23 December 2010 - 04:56 PM

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better not watch a state basketball game there...may not be much to celebrate openwater!


No crap! Hoping this is typical Sparty and Izzo will have them ready for NCAA'S

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 08:23 AM

Merry Christmas Everybody!

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 11:00 AM

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Merry Christmas Everybody!

Merry Christmas to you as well.  My wife got me a caddyshack gopher headcover.  It is pretty funny.
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Posted 25 December 2010 - 02:34 PM

Merry Christmas all....may new years bring good fortune and two bowl game wins.....ok, at least one?
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Posted 25 December 2010 - 02:35 PM

Merry Christmas, everyone!  Golf-related gifts I've received so far (one more round of gifts to go):
Titleist hat
R9 umbrella
MSU hybrid headcover (this one shouldn't fall off like my current one always does)
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Stan Utley's Art of Putting!  Reading this one ASAP!  You're totally screwed now, od.  Posted Image

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 02:40 PM

Merry Christmas everyone!!  Here's to a great holiday and new year.

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 02:53 PM

merry xmas to my neighbours!

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 03:35 PM

AND LOWER GOLF SCORES!!!

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Posted 25 December 2010 - 03:55 PM

first year without new clubs for christmas..(christmas being the key word...haha)

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 09:35 AM

We know some of what Tiger scored, how bout' the rest of us? Being the grandpa, I do more giving than getting {which is the way I want it}. My dad got me a sweet camera though, an Olympus Stylus Tough thats also waterproof to 30 feet. Perfect for banging around in the golf bag.

Go Lions!!!!!!


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Posted 26 December 2010 - 10:31 AM

Got a sweet SS Footjoy Rain Shirt with FJ bucket hat!  My wife must want me out of the house even when its crappy outside..:rolleyes:

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 10:34 AM

Free range balls at Carls today

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 12:21 PM

Nike PowerLong balls from the kids.

Bettinardi BB1 Prototype from "Santa".
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Posted 26 December 2010 - 12:26 PM

Got some MP53s!

Need a good workout at Carls to see if They are getting bagged or not in 2011 but I really think the AP2s are the cats a**!

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 12:36 PM

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Nike PowerLong balls from the kids.

Bettinardi BB1 Prototype from "Santa".

Another Bettinardi...your BB32 (I think it was) is going to get benched?

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 03:38 PM

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View Postchickenpotpie, on 26 December 2010 - 12:21 PM, said:

Nike PowerLong balls from the kids.

Bettinardi BB1 Prototype from "Santa".

Another Bettinardi...your BB32 (I think it was) is going to get benched?

Old news!  I've dropped mallets altogether, and gone with a more arched stroke.  Sold all my mallets at the end of summer, and replaced them with a mix of BB-0's.  I seem to be a lot more consistent with aim and distance now, and my stroke just flows.
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Posted 26 December 2010 - 03:41 PM

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Got some MP53s!

Need a good workout at Carls to see if They are getting bagged or not in 2011 but I really think the AP2s are the cats a**!

Gonna see if I can talk the wife into a trip there tomorrow.  She wants to go to Somerset.  Fair trade, I figure!
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Posted 26 December 2010 - 03:47 PM

View Postchickenpotpie, on 26 December 2010 - 03:38 PM, said:

View Postodshot68, on 26 December 2010 - 12:36 PM, said:

View Postchickenpotpie, on 26 December 2010 - 12:21 PM, said:

Nike PowerLong balls from the kids.

Bettinardi BB1 Prototype from "Santa".

Another Bettinardi...your BB32 (I think it was) is going to get benched?

Old news!  I've dropped mallets altogether, and gone with a more arched stroke.  Sold all my mallets at the end of summer, and replaced them with a mix of BB-0's.  I seem to be a lot more consistent with aim and distance now, and my stroke just flows.

we really need to get tiger, openwater, you and I together this spring for a round!

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Posted 27 December 2010 - 10:57 AM

My club actually just put in an AboutGolf simulator.  Pretty fun playing the Old Course in December!  Not sure why anyone would be up this way, but if you are, let me know.

Edited by chickenpotpie, 27 December 2010 - 11:08 AM.

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Posted 28 December 2010 - 08:42 AM

View Postchickenpotpie, on 27 December 2010 - 10:57 AM, said:

My club actually just put in an AboutGolf simulator.  Pretty fun playing the Old Course in December!  Not sure why anyone would be up this way, but if you are, let me know.

I am going to go play in a simulator this week - I have not done one in about 5 or 6 years.  I hear the technology is much better.  I am looking forward to it.

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