Illianasconsinigan members!

[ArcheType]

Come on now, we shot a good round of doubles skippy,

We both just suck at getting out of trouble once we're there.

[mashnut]

Fun day, played red fox, doubles on grey fox, uw-parkside, and the front 9 of the orchid at parkside. It was a little cold and windy, but wasn't nearly as bad as it's going to be in a few weeks... :D

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Had a great time this afternoon... great day and great DG. (not by me but in general)

Yeah wish we could have played a round in the same group. I will definitely be back up that way soon! Grey fox is a solid course, would be nice to hit it up once more before the Cold Turkey too.

[skippy0420]

Come on now, we shot a good round of doubles skippy,

We both just suck at getting out of trouble once we're there.

Yes... if we didn't blow up on 9 we would have been alright

[mashnut]

I'm always up for a trip to grey fox, and next time we should do some superclass on red fox.

[TheWCG]

SUPER fun day today!! I started wearing down towards the end of the day, as well as my playing.. I think I might write a song called, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Bogey, Par, Bogey, Bogey Blues.... Either way, it was a BLAST playing with all the regs as well as some new DGCR faces! Thanks for comin out!!

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Mash and I played the front 9 at Orchid in like 25 minutes once you guys left :D.

I was really impressed with the Grey Fox course, those were some sick long pins. Good stuff.

[TheWCG]

Mash and I played the front 9 at Orchid in like 25 minutes once you guys left :D.

I was really impressed with the Grey Fox course, those were some sick long pins. Good stuff.

Grey Fox is a SOLID course IMO. Well designed and maintained.:thmbup: Just a fun place to play!

[ArcheType]

I'd definitely be up for some superclass on red fox, as long as my ultra star counts.

And GDBP, I'm considering heading up their friday to play grey fox again before cold turkey, then just staying the night and waking up in the morning to play without having to make the long drive pre-tourney.

[mashnut]

Ultrastar is an approved super class mold, and you can also use it in any pdga sanctioned round.

[jasonc]

Floyd & I had a lot of fun on Saturday. We always like to meet new friends and see some old familiar faces too.

Thanks for coming up to my neck of the woods. I hope we can do it again soon. Hopefully the snow doesn't send everyone into hibernation for the winter. ;)

[TheWCG]

Floyd & I had a lot of fun on Saturday. We always like to meet new friends and see some old familiar faces too.

Thanks for coming up to my neck of the woods. I hope we can do it again soon. Hopefully the snow doesn't send everyone into hibernation for the winter. ;)

I got snow shoes.:thmbup:No joke....;)

[jasonc]

have you used them for disc golf? i've thought about it, but never pulled the trigger.

i have been using hiking boots and gaiters, all gore-tex of course for winter golfing conditions.

[TheWCG]

have you used them for disc golf? i've thought about it, but never pulled the trigger.

i have been using hiking boots and gaiters, all gore-tex of course for winter golfing conditions.

The snow never really gets deep enough for snowshoes around here.. But I'm prepared!:hfive: I think the X step would be hilarious!!!:popcorn:

[skippy0420]

Last winter I used my mid ankle North Face boot with nice wool socks and did just fine if the snow was less than 4" or so...Don't think I am going to play a whole lot this winter. Once or twice i'll play the crazy weather but going to hold out for the halfway decent days.

And that means above 32 and no snow :thmbup:

[jasonc]

The snow never really gets deep enough for snowshoes around here.. But I'm prepared!:hfive: I think the X step would be hilarious!!!:popcorn:

I was actually thinking about something else for this winter season...http://www.rei.com/product/760283

have you tried this yet?

[mashnut]

Ashleigh and I are usually up for playing in just about any weather, hopefully we can at least get a few people together once in a while after the weather turns nasty.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Whenever I played in the snow, years ago, I would use my normal get up. Sneakers, socks, and jeans.

Once your feet are frozen/numb, it's all good! :thmbup:

[ArcheType]

I'm pretty sure that's my plan for this year,

Also, I'm actively campaigning this ace fund for our meetups,

But mashnut and matrix have to pay $2 to our $1.

[skippy0420]

I'm pretty sure that's my plan for this year,

Also, I'm actively campaigning this ace fund for our meetups,

But mashnut and matrix have to pay $2 to our $1.

I hope to get at least another round in with the group by the end of the year.

Really looking forward to next year with all of the new people I have met over just this one year. I can see there are going to be a lot of good times..... :thmbup:

[matrix2113]

the youngest kid has to pay 2 for 1? that's just not fair

[tallpaul]

^^^Should also carry an old guy's bag. :)

[ArcheType]

the youngest kid has to pay 2 for 1? that's just not fair

its not an age thing, its

if you throw over 400', you pay $2, if you don't you pay $1

so you and mashnut pay $2.

[Jukeshoe]

Sorry I missed out at Grey Fox this weekend, but I'm also glad I didn't try getting up that early! :D

Ended up thrashing my boss (good for the ego, not good for job security;)) by eleven strokes at Rum Village now that I've got my Groove back. :thmbup:

Played Creek Ridge for the first time in forever Saturday afternoon and almost hit two aces (one hit basket and the other hit chains).

Edit: Mashnut, I'm crazy enough to play in just about anything, so no worries about finding people in the midst of winter. :)

[TheWCG]

I'm usually out playin year round too. But I don't enjoy playing in temps below 15 degrees F though. I don't really like throwing with gloves on... But I can be easily persuaded. And if there's too much snow, I usually just go snowboarding.....

[mashnut]

I'm usually out playin year round too. But I don't enjoy playing in temps below 15 degrees F though. I don't really like throwing with gloves on... But I can be easily persuaded. And if there's too much snow, I usually just go snowboarding.....

I don't really like throwing with gloves on either, have you tried a mitten with a handwarmer? You can just take it off to throw, then keep your hand warm in between. Especially if you use your other hand to pick up the disc and brush off the snow, you can keep your throwing hand reasonably warm.

[ArcheType]

...or,

you could be a man.

[mashnut]

Hah, well played.

[Countchunkula]

F'n thunderstorms!! I was all set to play a glow round at Lombard Common tonight. After today its getting cold around here and I was really hoping to get in one more fun round. I'll play once or twice in the snow just to scratch the itch, but I don't enjoy it nearly as much.

[TheWCG]

^^ Mashnut, thats not a bad idea!?! I'll try it.... And ArcheType, If I hear you say your cold ONCE this winter. The "being a MAN" topic will present itself again...:)

[Jukeshoe]

Are there tornados in Chicago? :confused:

Somebody just walked into my work saying there were tornados...:\

Re: winter discin'. Yeah, I agree, 15-20 degrees is usually where I call it a day. I wear gloves, but remove one to throw. Handwarmers help a lot.

[TheWCG]

F'n thunderstorms!! I was all set to play a glow round at Lombard Common tonight.

I was thinking the same thing...:thmbdown:

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Just got done playing a glow round... at Sunset Park in Las Vegas!!!

Where were you guys??? Beautiful night out! :D

[FatBoy]

IDK man I was looking for you!

[Jukeshoe]

Just got done playing a glow round... at Sunset Park in Las Vegas!!!

Where were you guys??? Beautiful night out!

Kindly STFU. Thank you. :)

In whiny kid's voice: How come you never take us with you!!!!!! :(



;)

[mashnut]

Sunset's a fun glow course, that's actually how I played it the first time, the baseball lights were on though so it wasn't really glow.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

It was easily the highest stress level round of discing I've ever had.

- By myself
- Strange park in a strange city
- At night
- Against the clock

Turned out to be fine; the people playing basketball there didn't give me a second glance.

- Took a cab from the MGM Grand @ 9:30 (I told the doorman I was going to Sunset Park, and he's like "ah, frisbee?". I was laughing, how did he know? My discs were bundled up in my hoodie. Must be a hot spot in Vegas?!?!?).
- I then had to guide the Ethiopian cabbie to the course using my own GPS/DGCR directions. Managed to spot a basket and had him just drop me off. He must have thought I was nuts; he gave me his own cell phone number to use to get picked up.
- Busting my ass through the course to finish in time... I should have brought a driver. Every hole over 300' and I had a Coyote and an Element :doh:. Couldn't see any of the baskets, which had 1-4 different positions, that was a pain. Thank god for the map on DGCR at least...
- Finished right at 11, had the cabbie pick me back up, no problem.
- People must have wondered what I was doing, walking through the entire MGM Grand Casino with two discs :D

No booze, no strippers, no gambling, just disc golf. That's how I roll in Vegas :hfive:.

[tallpaul]

Sounds like an adventure GoodDrive; that's what it's all about. Don't want to plaster this all over the board and sound like I'm bragging; but, since a few of you peeps, I've played with....wait for it....guess what I've just started planning today?...

I'm leaving for a week long adventure to California in mid December; back before Christmas. Gonna start either in Springfield (which, I believe, the new 18 will be my 100th course played in Illinois; and thus, will complete one of my goals for 2010), or Centrailia; home of my great bud, Hognosesucker (Eric). Gonna be epic, I'm obviously very excited. I'll keep everyone up to date and full of envy.

To relate this back to Alan's post; Nevada may be in the picture as well; which would be a new state played for me as well.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

I'm bragging

Hell yeah, that sounds like a blast. You'll have to keep me posted on the various dates and destinations, to see if we can meet up somewhere. I will have some substantial time off of work late December as well.

Let me know :thmbup:! A trip to see hognose again sounds like a perfect mini-vacation.

[ArcheType]

Too all of you who's numbers I don't have (otherwise you would've already gotten my text)

Happy Thanksgiving!

[tallpaul]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. GoodDrive: As of now, it appears we will be arriving in Springfield @dawn on Dec. 14 and playing there. Then moving down to Foundation to play. Eric has said they may be willing to set up some glow; probably on the rec course; as we're hoping to play the champ course in the daylight. Pins in the short on champ at the moment...still a par 67 from the long tees though. I love me some Foundation....just hope it's dry; it's been wet and rainy the past two visits.

[FatBoy]

no meet up this weekend?

[matrix2113]

its coldddd

[FatBoy]

not by me, it's like spring in November!

[matrix2113]

in southwest chicago???

[FatBoy]

indeed. was around 45 degrees earlier today. Maybe it just felt so good because it's been f'in cold the past few days.

[ArcheType]

Cold or not, we need to get something planned for next weekend,

Umm, oswego anyone?

[matrix2113]

i'm a maybe on next weekend

[surgeflx87]

We should do oswego and jericho lake next weekend. Im in. im off work friday at 11am and saturday at noon so as long as ots around then I could be out there with in hour of those times.

[FatBoy]

Unfortunately my car is done for. It really sucks. I have no idea when I'll be able to get another one. Until then, I'm pretty much out of transportation to any DG course. :thmbdown:

Looks like I'll be getting a lot of field practice.

[hognosesucker]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. GoodDrive: As of now, it appears we will be arriving in Springfield @dawn on Dec. 14 and playing there. Then moving down to Foundation to play. Eric has said they may be willing to set up some glow; probably on the rec course; as we're hoping to play the champ course in the daylight. Pins in the short on champ at the moment...still a par 67 from the long tees though. I love me some Foundation....just hope it's dry; it's been wet and rainy the past two visits.

Short to short is 67, long to short is probably 70-72, not sure though...holes 1, 9, maybe 15, and maybe 16 all become 5s. Another trip down is necessary when we put them in the longs...bring your binky paul, you're going to need it

[ArcheType]

come on people, we need some more activity in here

the cali people are trying to show us up!

[tallpaul]

Cali is still warm. Our season is heading into slowsville. I could tell you guys the awesomesauce places I'm going after Centraila, but, they would not be in Illinois; and so, I figured I should just pm GoodDrive. Anyhow, anyone that can join in on the Springfield/Centraila meet up; should...you think Highland is some good stuff; you should play Foundation....and....Dave Mac has installed another one in that general area that opens any minute. That meet up is unfortunately in the middle of the work week though. That's about all I can contribute, as I am at least 3 hours from you all. :)

[Jukeshoe]

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=838&pictureid=9542

Picture of 3Putt's putter after a run-in with a tree at Highland. 3Putt just can't scale down all his raw power. :|

:D

Had a great time meeting up with the 3Putt!

[tallpaul]

:hfive: I am possibly meeting up with him on his turf in a couple of weeks.

[tallpaul]

RedArmy has recently posted a meet up for this Sunday at Centrailia, in the Vacation thread, in the disc courses area. You boys gotta really want it, to keep up with Cali. They have a big state, lots of peeps, and lots of travel time....

[ArcheType]

WHAT!?!?!?!

THE 3Putt was at Highland!? and nobody told me!?!?

wtfwtfwtfwtf!!!!!

[Noill Golf]

Great Job 3putt!!! I wish I'd seen that... sheesh where does that guy live anyway? I thought he was from Narnia.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Unfortunately that Centralia meetup is an impossibility... way too early in the month for me. :thmbdown: I would have tried as hard as possible to get those pins in the longs, hognose, to be humbled by the course and your raw power.

Oh yeah, and especially if RedArmy were to roll up. It's his first time headed out that way, right?

And seriously, ThreePutt rolled into town and a Indianian gave him a tour of our home turf??? :gross: Guess you didn't want the HBB from us locals :p.

[Noill Golf]

I'm pretty sure 3putt only likes Juke.

[Three Putt]

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=838&pictureid=9542

Picture of 3Putt's putter after a run-in with a tree at Highland. 3Putt just can't scale down all his raw power. :|

:D

Had a great time meeting up with the 3Putt!Dude, I broke my putter at West Park. It was the hangover depression that made me shoot like crap at Highland. I'm going to blame the goats and the gimp for the Lockport disaster.

[Noill Golf]

West Park huh?

Hole 12,13 or 14?

[Three Putt]

And seriously, ThreePutt rolled into town and a Indianian gave him a tour of our home turf??? :gross: Guess you didn't want the HBB from us locals :p.Sorry, I really didn't know this thread was here until I got a heads up I was getting flamed in here. My bad.

I should be an honorary member. I lived up there for a while; worked for the Park Districts in Genoa and Wauconda in the early '00's. I was a Lippold regular back when it was nine. My In-Laws live in South Elgin just up the street from the course there. I end up around there about three times a year. If you guys really want to see why I'm called Three Putt, you will have plenty of chances down the road.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is pretty much set in stone; it's my annual day off to golf. You can pencil me in for next year because I'll be playing no matter the weather. It's either that or spend another day with my mother in-law. :sick:

[Three Putt]

West Park huh?

Hole 12,13 or 14?It was on 20. I flipped the drive and hit the tree with my approach on my second shot.

[Jukeshoe]

:o :o :o

Yeah, sorry Archy and GDBP and all. I totally spaced on posting it in here until I was sans internet (aka on vacation). My bad. :(

[ArcheType]

:o :o :o

Yeah, sorry Archy and GDBP and all. I totally spaced on posting it in here until I was sans internet (aka on vacation). My bad. :(

Juke, there is no way in hell there's an excuse to play highland and west park and NOT POST HERE!!!!

Argh! Seize him!

...Kidding, kinda ;)

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Yeah, sorry Archy and GDBP and all. I totally spaced on posting it in here until I was sans internet (aka on vacation). My bad. :(

I feel like Al Pacino when Donnie Brasco is introduced as "a friend of ours" before he is :(:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:5BdMMDu5Y1nxxM:http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/1997_Donnie_Brasco/997DBR_Al_Pacino_001.jpg

[surgeflx87]

Anyone in joliet want to get a round in somewhere today. Im off work and might head out that way despite this weather.

[agent_peebody]

gonna be soggy out there

[Noill Golf]

welcome to winter DG in Illinois. It's coming. I keep hearing reports of possible snow.

[Noill Golf]

General Announcement:

An esteemed brother of ours from the SoCal region is making the trip to our fair (hahahahaha) midwest. He will be in the area around Christmas time and is down for DG a day or two b4 Christmas Eve (I think that's what he said).

1 point if you can guess who he is.
1,000,000 points if you can make it out to meet up with him.

:D

[ArcheType]

I'm gonna say Apothecary,

and, I will definitely be there :D

keep me posted.

[Jukeshoe]

I'm gonna say Apothecary,

and, I will definitely be there :D

keep me posted.

23rd of December is the date.

Here's the thread (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23204&highlight=ada) talking about it. Keep checking back for details, I might space posting info here. :o :o ;)

[Noill Golf]

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1043&pictureid=7861

btw - thought I'd post this here... it's from Jukey's collection

[TheWCG]

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1043&pictureid=7861

btw - thought I'd post this here... it's from Jukey's collection

Good times...:thmbup:

[ArcheType]

Haha, I look so sad compared to you all with the little sling bag thing,

So glad I've moved up in the world :thmnup:

[FatBoy]

what are you carrying these days?

[ArcheType]

A revo dual pack,

If you care what I'm currently throwing, ill pm ya, its a long list now, lmao.

[Jukeshoe]

That picture makes me pine for the fjords. :|

Well, at least summer weather and Flip City. :D

[matrix2113]

Apparently there's a tournament at trinity links on the 11th? Anyone know anything about this.

Also, who will be joining me at Ice Bowl 2011 at Jericho Lake on the 29th of january. Rumor also has it that channahon will be hosting one as well on the 5th of February, yet it doesn't have it scheduled on the ice bowl site.

Who else is going and who has any input?

[mashnut]

I just saw that Trinity tournament on the PDGA schedule last night, I'll probably play.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Yeah I'll probably be doing most of the tourneys, if the divisions are right. Like the one in gurnee is only open and advanced...

[skippy0420]

A revo dual pack,

If you care what I'm currently throwing, ill pm ya, its a long list now, lmao.

I don't recall what else you had in your bag but wasn't that the River that you were throwing real long that day we were out!?

[mashnut]

Yeah I'll probably be doing most of the tourneys, if the divisions are right. Like the one in gurnee is only open and advanced...

I'm still debating with myself on donating I the advanced division in gurnee, it's cheap so I might.

[jasonc]

I'm still debating with myself on donating I the advanced division in gurnee, it's cheap so I might.

That tourney is not about winning plastic, it's just to have fun on a super easy course, earn some points and help out the ratings.

The TD, Kenny G, has been looking to put together a non-traditional tournament for a while and I hope it will be lots of fun for everyone. Unfortunately, my schedule does not work out for me to attend on saturday.

[ArcheType]

I don't recall what else you had in your bag but wasn't that the River that you were throwing real long that day we were out!?

Not the River, the Flow,

and yes, that thing boommmmmbbbbbbsssss. I love it.

[matrix2113]

plan for this weekend? Are we doing saturday or sunday?

[matrix2113]

sunday looks snowy, yet still cold high of 35. Sunday looks just as cold, if not worse, with clear skies.

[Noill Golf]

saturday looks snowy, yet still cold high of 35. Sunday looks just as cold, if not worse, with clear skies.

fixed... I think

[matrix2113]

saturday sounds good to me

[skippy0420]

I am going to TRY to sneak out and get a round in at Streamwood on Sunday morning if family allows! :-)

[mashnut]

I would probably be in for something this weekend either day. I haven't been out to Streamwood in a while, we could hit up Black Bear too while we're out that way.

[jivey311]

Anybody play castaldo regularly? That's my home course, since it's only 2 minutes away

[ArcheType]

Matrix does,

He lives right by there too actually.

[matrix2113]

but I'm a pussy and don't go out in the winter unless it's a big meeting. Speaking of which, plan for saturday? Jericho then Oswego? Meet at 9? Sound good to everyone?

[mashnut]

I think I can get out there Saturday morning, just can't stay out too late.

[matrix2113]

jivey - let me know if you do want to play a round, but im 16 just to warn you. Anybody else for saturday? If we don't get at least like 6, i think i'm gonna check out this oakbrook doubles at 10.

[jivey311]

jivey - let me know if you do want to play a round, but im 16 just to warn you. Anybody else for saturday? If we don't get at least like 6, i think i'm gonna check out this oakbrook doubles at 10.

i've probably seen you out there at some point, over the summer i was there pretty much every day. the winter, i can only play weekends...damn daylight savings time! are you usually out there by yourself or in a group?

[matrix2113]

i usually never go alone, i get lonely:|

usually I'm with a friend or two, but if you wanna do a round sometime this winter i'm sure we could work something out

[basketcase15]

cubs suck! mauahahahahahahahhahhaahhhahhhahhha! sorry i couldn't resist

[ArcheType]

Yes they do, but the sox are great.

[matrix2113]

not as much as the brewers..

[matrix2113]

but anyway.. let's figure out saturday before it's actually saturday..

[FatBoy]

I'm out. Still car-less! :doh:

[jasonc]

cubs suck! mauahahahahahahahhahhaahhhahhhahhha! sorry i couldn't resist

Looks like someone wandered into the wrong meet up thread. Cubs have sucked for at least the past 100 years & it's Bear season. Fyi, DA BEARS are in 1st place.

[ArcheType]

Well played jason,

As for saturday, I'm out, my gfs family is throwing me an early bday party (my real birthday is the 10th btw)

But I could get a round in sunday somewhere.

[Countchunkula]

Cubs have sucked for at least the past 100 years & it's Bear season.

QFT

The fantasy football league I'm in has a strict "no baseball talk" rule. One warning and then your banned from posting messages. Baseball season is long enough as it is.

[Noill Golf]

Happy early B-day Arche!! Now you can get arrested just like the rest of us. ;) (but still can't drink legally)

[ArcheType]

Happy early B-day Arche!! Now you can get arrested just like the rest of us. ;) (but still can't drink legally)

that gives me a week to beat you up without going to jail ;)

[Noill Golf]

lulz

[matrix2113]

soooo looks like nothing tomorrow? Sunday i'm fine with idc. If not, i'll huddle up inside and be warm

[matrix2113]

anyone who wants to play tm, jdrizzlefresh and i are hitting up oakbrook doubles at 10, even with snow

[agent_peebody]

WCG, Jukeshoe, and Noill are going to Rogers Lakewood in Valparaiso, IN

[mashnut]

Tomorrow morning they are?

[ArcheType]

Yeah, WCG and Noill are with the shady crowd,

Shady like Juke not telling us about 3Putt

[Noill Golf]

will the real slim shady please stand up...
please stand up...
please stand up...

:D

originally it was just gonna be me and Juke playing for tags but it opened up a bit for a few reasons...
anyway... anyone wanna drive an hour to a snowed up course tomorrow?

[agent_peebody]

i let the cat out of the bag, didn't i?

[Noill Golf]

shhhhhhhhhh!!!

it looks like Mashnut is in....

[agent_peebody]

if we keep the font small, no one will see our posts o.O

[Noill Golf]

yeah or we could do this...

我們可以寫中文

[TheWCG]

Screw this tiny type. If your in for Rogers Lakewood Park, !0am (Juke is makin sandwiches).... There might be some snow.?.?.? Its a LONG drive in snow/play in snow type deal. Be aware...........:D See Ya tomarra!!!

[hognosesucker]

what did you guys get a little taste of old man winter's awesomesauce today? Down south, it's a nice 30 some degrees, beautiful playing conditions

[Noill Golf]

it's supposed to snow tonight around midnight between 3-5 inches... the roads should be fine but the park will have snow unless it just misses it

[TheWCG]

Na, not quite yet here. Snow overnight, Rogers Lakewood Park tomorrow @ 10am. We have yet to see what the outcome is. But I'm always down for whatever weather. I just don't like losing discs, especially in deep snow... Good luck down south!^^We might have disc situations tomorrow though!..

[Noill Golf]

I was thinking of playing it safe... I played DG last winter and nvr lost in the snow (though I did have some close calls)

[mashnut]

Screw this tiny type. If your in for Rogers Lakewood Park, !0am (Juke is makin sandwiches).... There might be some snow.?.?.? Its a LONG drive in snow/play in snow type deal. Be aware...........:D See Ya tomarra!!!

Well iif Juke is feeding us, I'm totally in.

[TheWCG]

I was thinking of playing it safe... I played DG last winter and nvr lost in the snow (though I did have some close calls)

Fresh snow is the worst... Must move quick!:thmbdown:

[mashnut]

Fresh snow is the worst... Must move quick!:thmbdown:

Totally fresh snow isn't too bad, you can often see where it went in. Newish snow that has lots of footprints is awful, you can't see where it cut through the surface, but it isn't packed enough to just stay on top.

[TheWCG]

Well iif Juke is feeding us, I'm totally in.

Clubs, Hoagies, and Wraps.. But I'm not sure he realizes this yet...:|

[Noill Golf]

Let's make a stop at WaWa b4 we get there :D

[TheWCG]

Let's make a stop at WaWa b4 we get there :D

wawa's.... Seriously? Has is it come down to wawa's Noill?:|

[Noill Golf]

I miss WaWa so much! Hands down the best convenience mart anywhere! Too bad it's only an east coast thing. :(

[TheWCG]

I miss WaWa so much! Hands down the best convenience mart anywhere! Too bad it's only an east coast thing. :(

They do have a fantastic selection of trinkets, snacks. and sodas. A fantastic place to find yourself on the outskirts of sanity. What does that mean? I dunno....;)

[mashnut]

Fun meetup today with two rounds of Wolf at Rogers Lakewood. Jukeshoe went from last place the first round with -1 skins to tying for first with 16 skins the second round.

[agent_peebody]

dang! juke must have had his butt whoopin'-shoes on today!

[matrix2113]

nice title change guys

[agent_peebody]

lol! i'm gonna go out on a limb and say that was mashnut...

[mashnut]

dang! juke must have had his butt whoopin'-shoes on today!

He had cold, wet shoes on today.

lol! i'm gonna go out on a limb and say that was mashnut...

My doing, but not solely my idea.

[ArcheType]

Oh boo at this new title,

This dang indiana'ers are taking over!

[Three Putt]

Oh boo at this new title,

This dang indiana'ers are taking over!Wouldn't it be easier to read if it just said "Oh hey dere if you live around that big lake dere, eh?"

[mashnut]

Probably, but that doesn't roll off the tongue quite as nicely.

[Three Putt]

It does if you're a Yooper, don't cha know?. :thmbup:

[mashnut]

We don't actually invite any of those people to play with us...

[Noill Golf]

lulz... hey dere!

[Three Putt]

:(

Did you know GUTS was invented in the U.P.? I've always imagined it happened like this:

Yooper One: So's, whatcha think we oughta to do today, eh?

Yooper Two: I dunno. It's too hot to go ice fishin', don't cha know?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. So's, what do ya do with this here thing, eh?

Yooper Two: That? That's a Frisbee, don't cha know? You play catch with it.

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. So's, how's about we go down dere to the park dere and you can show me how dis here Frisbee works, eh?

Yooper Two: Ya, we can do dat dere. Hey, we can stop down at the liquor store dere and get some beers on the way, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. Ya, know...instead of catch, we can just throw dis here Frisbee at each other as hard as we can and try to knock each other's dicks off, eh?

Yooper Two: Ooh, ya. Were gonna have to stand real close to each other so's we can still hit each other after we get ****faced, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. Ya betcha.

[1Roy]

ya der hey

[mashnut]

Sounds about right. What a ridiculous game (http://www.gutsfrisbee.com/about/rules.asp)...

:(

Did you know GUTS was invented in the U.P.? I've always imagined it happened like this:

Yooper One: So's, whatcha think we oughta to do today, eh?

Yooper Two: I dunno. It's too hot to go ice fishin', don't cha know?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. So's, what do ya do with this here thing, eh?

Yooper Two: That? That's a Frisbee, don't cha know? You play catch with it.

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. So's, how's about we go down dere to the park dere and you can show me how dis here Frisbee works, eh?

Yooper Two: Ya, we can do dat dere. Hey, we can stop down at the liquor store dere and get some beers on the way, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. Ya, know...instead of catch, we can just throw dis here Frisbee at each other as hard as we can and try to knock each other's dicks off, eh?

Yooper Two: Ooh, ya. Were gonna have to stand real close to each other so's we can still hit each other after we get ****faced, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. Ya betcha.

[Three Putt]

Sounds about right. What a ridiculous game...OK, first you tell me I'm not welcome in "Illianasconsinigan" and THEN you make fun of the only good thing to come out of my home region besides the pasty. I think somebody needs to say ya to da U.P., eh?

[mashnut]

Hah, I didn't know you were from the UP originally, we could probably make an exception for you next time you're in town. I still think guts is a ridiculous game, fun perhaps, but ridiculous nonetheless.

[Noill Golf]

GUTS...don't get it

anyway, great rounds today all... wolf is a great way to play and is by far one of the most fun variants I've done yet.

for those that don't know of it it goes something like this:
-Wolf is a variant of skins
-select an order of the players
-1st player to throw is the wolf
-that player (if the first throw is really good) can call 'lone wolf'
-if they call 'lone wolf' then the remaining players team up against the wolf
-if 'lone wolf' wins outright then they get double points
-if the first thrower doesn't call wolf then they get to watch the other throwers take their turns
-if after any one of the throwers throws well then the 'wolf' (first thrower) may call that player their team mate for the hole and the other players join up against 'team wolf' and form 'team sheep'
-if either team wins the hole then they get the points
-if its even then the points roll over to the next hole
-on the next hole the 2nd player in the order becomes the first thrower and the same rules above apply
-the first hole is for one point... if the first player calls 'lone wolf' and they win outright against 'team sheep' then they get double points (or 2 points in this case)... if the 'lone wolf' ties or loses the hole then the 'lone wolf' loses double points (in this case they would lose 2 points)
-if the wolf forms a 'team wolf' and team wolf wins then they get the points (in this case 1 point each).. if 'team sheep' wins the hole then they all get the points (in this case 1 point each)
-if neither team wins the hole then the points rollover and the next hole increments by 1 point... this keeps incrementing per hole if neither team wins

playing wolf offers the best of doubles and singles by taking advantage of partner golf (your partner can save you from bad shots) and every player can have different scores depending on the team they wind up a part of on each hole. Wolf works especially well when you want to play doubles but have an odd number of players... this way you don't need to have a 'cali' player.

[agent_peebody]

i suck at wolf. i always think the next person will throw better so i'm always stuck with the last guy to throw

[matrix2113]

noill - what do you mean by "cali" player?

[agent_peebody]

it's the 5th person in a group of 5 when you're trying to play doubles. they play alone usually

[matrix2113]

i see i see. That's a pretty interesting style, I like it

[agent_peebody]

WOLF can be more fun than getting 2 extra shots a hole and playing alone (especially if you're sucking that day)

[matrix2113]

details on trinity tournament next weekend?

[mashnut]

No idea, I can't find a website or online registration. There's a td phone number on the pdga tournament page, I might call that in the next couple days if nothing shows up.

[matrix2113]

post what you find aqui por favor

[jasonc]

:(

Did you know GUTS was invented in the U.P.? I've always imagined it happened like this:

Yooper One: So's, whatcha think we oughta to do today, eh?

Yooper Two: I dunno. It's too hot to go ice fishin', don't cha know?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. So's, what do ya do with this here thing, eh?

Yooper Two: That? That's a Frisbee, don't cha know? You play catch with it.

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. So's, how's about we go down dere to the park dere and you can show me how dis here Frisbee works, eh?

Yooper Two: Ya, we can do dat dere. Hey, we can stop down at the liquor store dere and get some beers on the way, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya, ya. Ya, know...instead of catch, we can just throw dis here Frisbee at each other as hard as we can and try to knock each other's dicks off, eh?

Yooper Two: Ooh, ya. Were gonna have to stand real close to each other so's we can still hit each other after we get ****faced, eh?

Yooper One: Ooh, ya. Ya betcha.

I heard about that. One of the locals here plays on a guts team. They even went to Japan for a tournament a couple years ago. Ya frisbee!

[ArcheType]

I think we should game of guts goin at our next meetup.

[Jukeshoe]

Here's a picture of the troops from Saturday.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9724

[Jukeshoe]

Rogers Lakewood #8

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9725

Deadly Snow Barnacles!:
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9720
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9719

[Jukeshoe]

RLW #9

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9718

GDBP takes a turn a-shovelin'!
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9710

[Apothecary]

RLW #9

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9718

GDBP takes a turn a-shovelin'!
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9710

holy crap.

what happens if i back out of this whole 'snow round' thing in michigan?:|

[Noill Golf]

we call you a wussy.... that's 'bout it from me.

It's actually fun 'poth... don't back out bro.

[Jukeshoe]

holy crap.

what happens if i back out of this whole 'snow round' thing in michigan?:|

We take turns beating you with a bar of soap in a sock, Private Pyle. :| :| :|

[Apothecary]

i guess my hopes for the warmest, driest winter in GR on record have gone out the window...:\

[Jukeshoe]

It really wasn't that bad out, 'Poth. At one point, Mashy had to take clothes off, it was so warm. Plus, I had soaking wet feet and manned up for 5 hours or so of discin'. It was not unlike Valley Forge, but I managed. :)

[Noill Golf]

those pics make it look gloomier than it was.. the sun was peaking out all day pretty much and we were all commenting how warm we were... of course we were all layered and prep'd for war...

Layers 'poth, it's all about the layers... oh and a pack of Hot Hands goes a long way too.

[Apothecary]

idk any IL hookers.:|

[Jukeshoe]

Hand warmers are a god-send. The only part of me that was cold was my feet, and after the first hour or so they go numb so you don't even really notice it. :)

[Noill Golf]

they have the Hot Hands for your boots too... you should get those Juke.. of course I wear the Seal Skinz water proof socks now so they work great too but are like $30.

[Jukeshoe]

Oh, and only one lost disc, and that was one I just left lying in the fairway after my team shot. :doh:

Finding discs in the snow really didn't give us too many problems, although we did have to look for one or two that got buried.

[Jukeshoe]

they have the Hot Hands for your boots too... you should get those Juke.. of course I wear the Seal Skinz water proof socks now so they work great too but are like $30.

Nah, I'm actually gonna pick up some nice waterproof boots. I used to think I didn't need them, but I have a feeling I'm going to be needing them before the winter is out.

[Noill Golf]

what a pain that was though... they were like 10' away and it took awhile to find. Usually you can see where they go in and just kick the snow a bit and there it is... sometimes you're hunting for them but they usually turn up.

[ArcheType]

so we should game plan this weekend

it's my birthday weekend, I need some celebratory discin :thmbup:

[matrix2113]

isn't there the trinity tourney for you arche?

[mashnut]

I think I'm in for the Trinity tourney, still haven't found any more info on it though.

[ArcheType]

info for the trinity tourney can be found here (http://jtowndiscgolf.com/SMF1/index.php?topic=266.0)

and, I'm thinking about it, I'm not sure I have the money yet...

[mashnut]

Nah, I'm actually gonna pick up some nice waterproof boots. I used to think I didn't need them, but I have a feeling I'm going to be needing them before the winter is out.

It's amazing how big a difference dry warm feet make, I can deal with being cold and wet much better if my feet are happy.

[Jukeshoe]

It's amazing how big a difference dry warm feet make, I can deal with being cold and wet much better if my feet are happy.

Meh. It really wasn't that bad. But with waterproof shoes/boots, I could disc all day long...:)

[ArcheType]

I've got some Timberlands that have been just waiting for the snow :D

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Meh. It really wasn't that bad. But with waterproof shoes/boots, I could disc all day long...:)

Quality matters... my moabs couldn't keep that much wetness out. My feet were soaked to the max.

I like the seal skins idea a lot, Noill, I think I'm gonna have to invest in some. You could tuck in some waterproof liner pants in those and be set, right?

[matrix2113]

mashnut what division are you signing up for?

[ArcheType]

if I remember correctly, mashnut plays INT.

[matrix2113]

I think since i'm unrated I'mma play novice =D give me an early christmas present, yeah yeahhhh

[ArcheType]

If you play novice, I'm gonna be forced to fight you...

you have been warned ;)

[mashnut]

Depending on what the fields look like, I'll play rec or int, I'm rated 897 so I can play rec, but it depends on which field is bigger and who's signed up.

[matrix2113]

bigger field = more prize opportunity?

[mashnut]

That too, more about more competition and more different people to play with.

[ArcheType]

come on matrix, mashnut is a moderator,

he can't admit he's in it for the money ;)

[matrix2113]

well, it would be nice to take 1st, so if you sign up for rec, i'll be in novice fosho, plus if i'm throwin down $45 for this tourney, imma want to win something

[Noill Golf]

Quality matters... my moabs couldn't keep that much wetness out. My feet were soaked to the max.

I like the seal skins idea a lot, Noill, I think I'm gonna have to invest in some. You could tuck in some waterproof liner pants in those and be set, right?

I wear warm tights and tuck them into my seal skinz... so even as my pants and shoes get wet, I'm still nice and warm underneath. I don't care how waterproof your shoes / boots are, they always get wet eventually... the seal skinz stay dry.

[matrix2113]

Of course mashnut wants funny money

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

BAGGERS!!! :p

[mashnut]

Hey, I'm still rated under 900, at least until the next ratings update... :p

[Jukeshoe]

NoGo: <---Clubs baby seals to keep his feet warm. :|

[Noill Golf]

:D http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyHozngp3sz_uIcJk8zLW3_KUO5xnyn _ETp9R_L-JPF0dT6Bjh

[mashnut]

Ooh, can I be in the Baby Seal Club? Here's my desert rose:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSYE1MC74KpaXeJfRJPsTxhhKzMvhk4V kG-ABQGvFiIpHbAP7TX

[matrix2113]

Hey! I'm no bagger, I'm currently unrated. Therefore I can play where ever I choose:|

[Jukeshoe]

:D http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyHozngp3sz_uIcJk8zLW3_KUO5xnyn _ETp9R_L-JPF0dT6Bjh

lulz!

:hfive: :clap:

[TheWCG]

Hey! I'm no bagger, I'm currently unrated. Therefore I can play where ever I choose:|

Honestly, You could play a junior if that certain division is offered. But be serious.. You are a REC level player with a solid throw! Jump on that challenge and beat some people the legit way. Get some true bragging rights...

[matrix2113]

But it's christmas and I'm greedy. I'm in need of some new Lat plastic and a FR R-Pro Wahoo. Plus there's an echo star teebird out, funny money would make me very happy. When I'm rated over the novice line, i'll for sure be playing REC

[Apothecary]

dream big.:)

[matrix2113]

As always =]. Nvm i'm out for the tournament this weekend. My wisdom teeth are being pulled friday. I have five wisdom teeth..

[mashnut]

Meh, they broke my lower jaw getting my wisdom teeth out (they were growing sideways), and I was just fine as long as I didn't try to eat anything. Not a good excuse. :p

[Jukeshoe]

Another random snow pic. Noill Golf getting down to biz.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9713

[matrix2113]

Vicodin + Disc Golf = not a good combination

[TheWCG]

But it's christmas and I'm greedy. I'm in need of some new Lat plastic and a FR R-Pro Wahoo. Plus there's an echo star teebird out, funny money would make me very happy. When I'm rated over the novice line, i'll for sure be playing REC

Lets put it this way. I throw Discraft. Only Discraft... And all the events I've been to this year have had 0-5% Discraft selection for "funny money". I can't say I've ever seen Lat plastic!? Very few selections other than Innova stuff. And I thought the Joliet basic players packs were weak too.. And anyways, the challenge is always the one thing that makes you wanna come back to another tourney.. Just sayin!:thmbup:

[matrix2113]

put very well. I've never played a sanctioned tourney, so we'll see.. but I think my first will be an ice bowl in jan/feb

[TheWCG]

Another random snow pic. Noill Golf getting down to biz.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9713

More please....:popcorn::popcorn:

[Noill Golf]

Another random snow pic. Noill Golf getting down to biz.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9713

I sure do have a ton of clothes on... I look like I'm 250lbs.

[TheWCG]

:D http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyHozngp3sz_uIcJk8zLW3_KUO5xnyn _ETp9R_L-JPF0dT6Bjh

BTW..... This was Hilarious.:clap::hfive::thmbup:

[Jukeshoe]

More please....:popcorn::popcorn:

One more. This pic makes the conditions look a lot worse than they actually were.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1198&pictureid=9723

^WCG surveys the scene. :)

[matrix2113]

thats a cool pic

[Jukeshoe]

^Illianasconsinigan peeps, representin'! :cool: :randomgangsmileybutnotreally:

[Noill Golf]

i raided your albums again Juke...

again, thanks for being the photographer!

[TheWCG]

SUPER fun time out there! Also played 54 holes on Sunday out in Oswego at Eagle Ridge. Temps were in the 20's with winds at 20-30mph gusts. I wasn't cold at all. No joke...

[matrix2113]

what are you wearing out there?

[Noill Golf]

I almost died getting to RLW btw...

I'm hardcore yo!

[mashnut]

Thanks for the pictures Juke! Too bad you didn't get one of the grassicles on NoIll's crashed car...

[matrix2113]

did you show up on time?

[mashnut]

He was the second one there.

[Noill Golf]

on time yes... alive definitely... car wrapped around light poll, no... grassicles, yes...;)
talked with Mash for an hour while we waited for everyone else...

[matrix2113]

no wonder he got in an accident;)

[matrix2113]

you hit a lightpole!?!?!?!

[Jukeshoe]

For as bad as the accident sounded as you were describing it, it was a minor miracle that you only had that back tail light smashed out. :\

[TheWCG]

idk any IL hookers.:|

I got the digits you need son!:popcorn:

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Naw, naw, y'all aren't baggers. Just playing.

Here's Jukeshoe tending to the home course:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ywVS2xlzHtw/TP2kWAhGsAI/AAAAAAAAABw/up2Jrqjl38o/s640/Snow%20001.jpg

and WCG and Juke:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ywVS2xlzHtw/TP2kW-Uf-ZI/AAAAAAAAAB4/2CWQAHx2YuI/s640/Snow%20003.jpg

[Noill Golf]

you hit a lightpole!?!?!?!

no, i just missed it and wound up in the ditch after hitting a pickup truck with a plow.. not head on, I sorta slid into it and smacked it with the back of my car and then careened off the highway, just missed a light pole and almost flipped when I first went into the ditch...

thank god I relax when stuff like this happens...that probably saved my life

[Jukeshoe]

:thmbup: Thanks for posting GDBP! :cool:

[harr0140]

I'll make a trip down next summer or perhaps early in the spring when things thaw out. That area and Chicago are the closest courses to me, so if I want to keep bagging courses those will be the easiest for me to hit.

[Jukeshoe]

no, i just missed it and wound up in the ditch after hitting a pickup truck with a plow.. not head on, I sorta slid into it and smacked it with the back of my car and then careened off the highway, just missed a light pole and almost flipped when I first went into the ditch...

thank god I relax when stuff like this happens...that probably saved my life

I think I found a picture of the culprit, NoGo!

http://www.virginmedia.com/images/spy_hunter.jpg

:D

[Noill Golf]

More GDBP!! got any more? I'm copying all of them down to my DG folders.

[Noill Golf]

I think I found a picture of the culprit, NoGo!

http://www.virginmedia.com/images/spy_hunter.jpg

:D

Holy... that's exactly what it was like... i forgot about the missiles! :D

I just want everyone to know that I'm hardcore and won't let a little think like almost dieing stop me from a good day of DG!

[Jukeshoe]

I'll make a trip down next summer or perhaps early in the spring when things thaw out. That area and Chicago are the closest courses to me, so if I want to keep bagging courses those will be the easiest for me to hit.

Yea! If you don't make it down first, I'll make it up to Milwaukee. Either way! :)

[ArcheType]

Holy... that's exactly what it was like... i forgot about the missiles! :D

Oh yeah, sorry about the missiles ;)

I told ya I only had a week to beat you up and dodge jail :D

[Jukeshoe]

I just want everyone to know that I'm hardcore and won't let a little think like almost dieing stop me from a good day of DG!

It's true! :popcorn:

[ArcheType]

I just want everyone to know that I'm hardcore and won't let a little think like almost dieing stop me from a good day of DG!

ArcheType: <-- Not riding with NoGo to any more meetups:p

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Yeah here's two more at RLW; more shovel action:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ywVS2xlzHtw/TP2kWpwNh8I/AAAAAAAAAB0/kdv6RHuxcsE/s640/Snow%20002.jpg

and the bottom of hole 14:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ywVS2xlzHtw/TP2kYc9MI8I/AAAAAAAAAB8/G4aIb1lcQaU/s640/Snow%20004.jpg

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

I just want everyone to know that I'm hardcore and won't let a little think like almost dieing stop me from a good day of DG!

That's what I'm talking about!!! :thmbup:

[Jukeshoe]

Nice pic of #14!

[TheWCG]

That's what I'm talking about!!! :thmbup:

More pics please....:popcorn:

[harr0140]

Yea! If you don't make it down first, I'll make it up to Milwaukee. Either way! :)

Right now for the first time in my life in any sport I am on the DL. My knee is bad from playing racquetball with two of my discing friends unfortunately. I am waiting a week before I go in to the doctor to see if it begins to feel better on its own, but I think it is a ligament issue. I never felt anything go wrong and it didnt hurt until the day after I played racquetball (for the second time in 3 years). It doesnt hurt so much but my knee just feels weak and walking especially uphill is tough.

God I hope I dont need surgery I havent gone more than 7 days between rounds in the 2 years I have been playing the sport. At least it got fairly cold quick and the snow is absolutely keeping me from playing because if I were to slip on this knee it might be worth cutting off!

Its rough but at least one of my other friends lent me 7 disc golf DVD's to watch. Unfortunately I have already pounded through 5 of them in under 1 week!

[Jukeshoe]

Sounds like a pretty minor sprain. Maybe ice it, take some anti-inflammatories. Stay off it and it should get better sooner rather than later!

[TheWCG]

Its rough but at least one of my other friends lent me 7 disc golf DVD's to watch. Unfortunately I have already pounded through 5 of them in under 1 week!

They only make you wanna play more!:thmbdown:

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

My condolences harr... I know I'd be at the doctor first thing if I couldn't disc.

Last picture, a train at Oswego. I think there's a basket out there but it's not the hole or anything (yeah it's not a good picture).

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ywVS2xlzHtw/TP2kYx2UX2I/AAAAAAAAACA/byuwdQDhLnc/s640/Snow%20006.jpg

[REDARMY]

It's amazing how big a difference dry warm feet make, I can deal with being cold and wet much better if my feet are happy.

OOOOH yeah, nevermind not having to deal with the smell afterwards, blech.

waterproof boots to play in + a change of dry shoes/socks afterwards + a ziploc to put offensive socks in = everyone being happy.

[mashnut]

OOOOH yeah, nevermind not having to deal with the smell afterwards, blech.

waterproof boots to play in + a change of dry shoes/socks afterwards + a ziploc to put offensive socks in = everyone being happy.

The ziplocs are a must, especially on a longer trip. We made that mistake, and played in pouring rain for 4 days on a road trip without a stink free place to put our socks. Between them and the wet dog, we needed 3 air fresheners, each meant for an entire basement, to make the car fit for human habitation again. :sick:

[jasonc]

I wear warm tights and tuck them into my seal skinz... so even as my pants and shoes get wet, I'm still nice and warm underneath. I don't care how waterproof your shoes / boots are, they always get wet eventually... the seal skinz stay dry.

I'm not so sure about that. My winter boots kept my feet dry last year. Off to a good start this year with the same ones. The goretex gaiters also help keep the snow out. I have seal skins, but I don't think they are necessary for winter golf. Here is part of my post from yesterday about winter gear...

1) Here are the shoes. I just started winter season #2 with them this past Saturday. Although the shoes did not need it, I treated them with nikwax anyways for an extra layer of waterproofing protection. Took a while to break in, but they are super-durable. http://www.rei.com/product/706762

2) Socks. Any kind of moisture-wicking socks will work. I prefer to keep them short, no higher than mid-calf level b/c the shoes & everything else is warm enough.

3) Gaiters. Outdoor Research FTW! Lifetime guarantee & goretex...'nuff said. http://www.rei.com/product/778002


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