Shore Acres--Saugatuck, MI--Feb. 4th!!!!

[apdrvya]

So, February 4th at 10am we will be at Shore Acres in Saugatuck, MI for an epic winter disc golf adventure... who's in?!?!?!

[Jabanger]

I'm in....as you already know.

[sgamerp]

damn Fridays.

[apdrvya]

I'm in....as you already know.

I know, I just wanted to move the thread so it had a date with it.

[Jabanger]

well I figured to post in here again so we can get a full idea of who will be there. I'm also bringing a buddy with me too.

[rshrevo]

If my vacation time is approved i will try to be there as well. My birthday is the 3rd so i am trying to get the week off.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

I would try my best to make it up there... if were during the weekend.

I've missed out on the Flip City and Ada meetups so far, I have got to make my way up there soon!

[apdrvya]

I would try my best to make it up there... if were during the weekend.

I've missed out on the Flip City and Ada meetups so far, I have got to make my way up there soon!

booooooooo!!

[Jabanger]

Ok I might have 2 guys with me. My brother and a guy from work.

[Dana]

That course is on some of the sickest disc golf land. Not so sure on the design though.

[apdrvya]

Ok I might have 2 guys with me. My brother and a guy from work.

the more the awesomer...just no douchebeards...

[Jabanger]

Don't worry I don't roll with DB's lol.

[Jabanger]

I just ordered a travel tag tonight. Not sure if I will have it by then but if so I will be bringing it if someone wants to trade.

[apdrvya]

always up to trade. I gots #12 from juke last time.

[Terry C]

Hey Jeff and the fella's, I have been a union contractor for several years but have been on layoff for almost 2 years now and just been doing a factory maintenence job to get by. I got called back to go to work in detroit, 7 days a week 12 hours a day, Im leaving this afternoon, so fortunately for my wallet and unfortunately for disc golf I will be out of town and the disc golf game for 3-4 months. I should be back in GR in april for spring discing though. Ill be coming on the dgcr and checking in on you guys often...thanks, spread the word and talk to you guys soon.

[apdrvya]

All good TC. best of luck with your new job!!! :D

[Jabanger]

Good luck man! At least now you will have the money for more plastic LOL.

[Jabanger]

Ok I might have 2 people going with me. My brother is a definite and my buddy is a maybe. I probably won't know for sure with my buddy until we get closer to the date.

[rshrevo]

still haven't heard if my vacation request has been approved but if it is i will be there. i was also thinking of bringing a camera and getting a group photo of everyone that shows up to play.

[AKormendi]

Hey Jeff and the fella's, I have been a union contractor for several years but have been on layoff for almost 2 years now and just been doing a factory maintenence job to get by. I got called back to go to work in detroit, 7 days a week 12 hours a day, Im leaving this afternoon, so fortunately for my wallet and unfortunately for disc golf I will be out of town and the disc golf game for 3-4 months. I should be back in GR in april for spring discing though. Ill be coming on the dgcr and checking in on you guys often...thanks, spread the word and talk to you guys soon.

There's night golf at Bandemer Park in Ann Arbor quite frequently. Baskets get lit up with glowsticks. Probably a reasonable distance to get in a couple rounds.

As to the Saugatuck event, I'm actually heading to the Kzoo area for disc golf that very weekend, but aside from hitting the new Air Zoo course we hadn't actually figured out what we were playing. Most of the golf was planned for Saturday, but we'll be getting in at least one round on Friday.

[Jabanger]

Come on down AKor. The more the merrier!

[sgamerp]

There's night golf at Bandemer Park in Ann Arbor quite frequently. Baskets get lit up with glowsticks. Probably a reasonable distance to get in a couple rounds.

As to the Saugatuck event, I'm actually heading to the Kzoo area for disc golf that very weekend, but aside from hitting the new Air Zoo course we hadn't actually figured out what we were playing. Most of the golf was planned for Saturday, but we'll be getting in at least one round on Friday.

you could play a few places there... I think the Air Zoo is only 9 holes and it's liek 1 and 2 and then the end of the back nine. but Oshtemo Township Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=502) is a fun one. Robert Morris (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=193) is one a lot of people like but I haven't played myself. Knollwood (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1432) is right in the middle of town and right by "The Den" Which is a party store you can get discs for descent prices and the den pop 42 oz for 82 cents. Cold Brook (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=438) is tight and has a lot of technical stuff, but is also a good place to go, but it may not be open and it does cost 5 bucks to park there. Hope this helps out what you're looking to do.

[rshrevo]

I just posted that i plan on playing at Shore Acres On Feb 4 on the course page under scheduled rounds. that way if someone sees it there they may come out also in case they don't browse the forums.

[Jabanger]

^ Awesome!! :thmbup:

[Jabanger]

Just received my Travel Tag. #64 for a trade if anyone is interested at the meet.

[apdrvya]

^^neat!!

[E-man]

Anyone carpooling from GR? I have Fridays off, but the gf needs the car. Unfortunately, DG takes a backseat to college.

[Jukeshoe]

Count me in. I also have a travel tag for exchange and I'm prettier than aprydva, so you'll want to exchange with me, not him. :D :rolleyes:

Edit: Also, Robert Morris is pretty cool. It starts you off rough...no "ease in" on that course! :thmbup: :cool:

[apdrvya]

E-man, you can ride in with me.

[Jukeshoe]

I'm prettier than aprydva...

E-man, you can ride in with me.

Please note he doesn't deny it. :D




;) :)

[apdrvya]

nope. I don't...

[Jukeshoe]

nope. I don't...

Way to be no fun. :p :D

[E-man]

Sorry , not paying attention. If I subscribe to a thread, I will get notified when someone replies right? But is it an e-mail? Just wondering because I really don't know jack about this site and I get e-mails to my phone. Also, I'm gonna order a travel tag on the 19th and from what I hear, I should have it by Feb. 4th.


Now, who to ride with....:rolleyes:....

[apdrvya]

yeah, just subscribe to the thread with instant notification and you'll get emails...

[rshrevo]

is anyone going to bring a broom to maybe sweep away any snow that might be on the tee pads. i can bring one if need be was just wondering if someone was already planning on bringing one?

[apdrvya]

I might bring a shovel or two...

[MDeezy]

I might be there depending on work. Lakeshore is getting bombed with snow right now, GR is getting it easy this year.

[apdrvya]

yeah, I haven't shoveled yet this year...

[Jabanger]

I can bring a broom but may need a reminder a day or two before. I have a wicker broom I use for sweeping the snow off my balcony that will work well if the snow isn't too deep.

[Jukeshoe]

Don't bother with the broom/shovel stuff. I ALWAYS have a shovel with me in my car's trunk, so I'll be the point man on that. No need for others to lug extra stuff out.

[apdrvya]

juke, you draggin peebz wif you?

[E-man]

I might be there depending on work. Lakeshore is getting bombed with snow right now, GR is getting it easy this year.

So, I may finally become a yarnie! :p

I haven't used ribbons ever yet. Anybody planning on them for the 4th? We have about 2-4in around here, so I don't know if I'll have to use 'em at Brewer for the ice bowl Saturday. Probably gonna go check out the course today.

I think I have a good idea of how to use them from info on here (yes, I searched and read instead of asking!). Good tape, plastic ribbon and not nylon, closest to center of disc as possible.....sound about right?

[apdrvya]

damn yarnies..

[E-man]

damn yarnies..

No strings for you? I would be lost without my discs, and vice versa!

[Jabanger]

I was thinking about bringing some. Mainly because I'm over in Howell and our snow totals are usually quite different than yours lol.

[apdrvya]

yeah, after this weekend and the fact that it's prolly not gonna warm up before the 4th, I think I may have to be a yarnie too :( :| I don't know...

[E-man]

After yesterdays ice bowl at Brewer, I'm going with strings/ribbons from now on. There was 4-6in of snow and way too much time spent looking. Spotters helped tremendously. Out of about 70 people, I think I saw about 10 yarnies. I'm thinkin they're the smart ones.

Shore Acres could be dreadful w/o strings, especially the holes that play into that huge open area in the middle of the park.

[apdrvya]

heh! spotters for sure on that hole...
and sleds.. I almost forgot about sleds down that sugar bowl !!!!

[E-man]

heh! spotters for sure on that hole...
and sleds.. I almost forgot about sleds down that sugar bowl !!!!

For the cooler(s), right? Or pony keg, I'm not picky. :D

[rshrevo]

how long were the ribbons used on the discs i want to use that for the round as well just not sure how long to make them. don't want them too long but don't want them too short where they get buried in the snow as well. I was already planning on bringing a sled especially for the 14th hole. the guys i work with were laughing saying i would use the sled to try and slide down the hill and catch the disc before it hits the ground.

[E-man]

From what I saw, ribbons were b/w 2 and 3 feet long. Personally, I'm going with about 2 and a half to 3ft. Hopefully, that will be long enough to see and short enough to not get wrapped up while throwing.

[apdrvya]

y'all are gonna be like rhythm gymnasts... lulz

[rshrevo]

We now have a new olympic sport Syncronized winter disc golfing.

[rshrevo]

also the beginning of the week that we are suppose to play i am going to try and drive down to the course and check everything out to give everyone a little heads up as to what the current course conditions are i will probably post some pics of the course as it looks with all the snow on it.

[apdrvya]

^^neat! thanks rshrevo!

[E-man]

http://rlv.zcache.com/ukraine_rhythmic_gymnastics_panda_postcard-p239964876104368280trdg_400.jpg

[apdrvya]

^^this...

[Jabanger]

What kind of ribbon works best? Would the cheap gift ribbon work well?

[Jukeshoe]

juke, you draggin peebz wif you?

Depends entirely on if Peebz wants to be dragged along. :)

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Ribbons shmibbons! :p

Real men know that disc golf is not unlike sex: it's more fun when it's risky! :D;)

I played in around 20 inches (guesstimate) on Friday, and didn't really have many problems. The key is to watch them all the way, and then find the slit in the snow. As long as you don't walk on where the disc entered, they're *usually* easy to find. I've lost waaaaaaaaay more discs in summer or fall than I have in the snow.

[rshrevo]

Just curious what type of tape is best to use to attach ribbon/streamer. plus what would be best streamer or colored string. and no i don't plan on using cassette tape to attach the ribbon.

[apdrvya]

duct tape...
cassette tape is awesome...

[apdrvya]

so we're looking at:

rshrevo
jabanger
jukeshoe
agent_peebody (if he can drag himself away from the plotter)
e-man
Akormendi?
Mdeezy?
me

am I missing anyone?

[apdrvya]

oh and by the way, I will be in a dubs team, I'm not goin' cali again!!

[Jabanger]

I have 1 maybe 2 guys coming with me.

[apdrvya]

cool.

[Jabanger]

I just gave Peebz a little push to show up. Hopefully he takes the bait lol.

[apdrvya]

I'm not even asking.. :o

[Jabanger]

Nothin major. He claims he has a ton of dyes to do and if he can't get caught up he won't be able to show up. lol

[apdrvya]

rhetoric...

[rshrevo]

we could always try to lure him up by maybe having him make a special dye disc for the meet. low round would get the disc. but he would have to show up to deliver it. he can't just mail the disc.

[Jabanger]

ooooo that's an idea!

[apdrvya]

got some waterproof hiking boots from dunham's today for 40 bucks!! w00t!

[Jabanger]

Nice!!! I sprayed my boots down a few weeks ago but will be spraying them again. Also plan on spraying my bag down before the trip.

[apdrvya]

I should have my new Silverback by then!! I'm stoked. haven't thrown since late december so I started throwing putts in the garage today.. :)

[Jabanger]

I haven't thrown since the week after thanksgiving. Gonna set up a tarp in the garage once I move to warm up with.

[apdrvya]

or if you make it over this way I've got a portable target.

[rshrevo]

well i just talked with my boss and i do have the week of feb. 4th off. I plan on getting out to the course on Feb 1st. tuesday morning or afternoon to check everything out.

[E-man]

^sweet. I bet the snows pretty deep. I was in Grand Haven today (Pronto Pups is open 'til 8pm :)) and they had a lot-well over a foot. Darn lake effect...

[Jabanger]

This is gonna be fun! lol

[apdrvya]

yeah, muskegon was deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep today!

[E-man]

http://rlv.zcache.com/ukraine_rhythmic_gymnastics_panda_postcard-p239964876104368280trdg_400.jpg

Definitely gonna be some of this goin on. :p Hopefully we can warm up into the 20s!!


Anyone going to Flip City for the Ice Bowl this Saturday? I just found out I'm going :D

[rshrevo]

i would like to go but unfortunately i am working that day. My Vacation doesn't start until Sunday.

[apdrvya]

^^booooooooooooooooooooooooooooo~!

[rshrevo]

ok i just ordered my bag tag. hopefully it will be here before the Feb 4th meet.

[apdrvya]

i would like to go but unfortunately i am working that day. My Vacation doesn't start until Sunday.

oh, you meant the flip meet :doh:

[Jukeshoe]

I need to remember to go to Shore Acres and not Fallasburg. I keep thinking we're meeting at Fallasburg.

Jukeshoe's fevered mind: <----Mistakenly thinks we'll find my lost wraith. :|

[apdrvya]

^^lulz!~

[Jukeshoe]

You'll really be lulzing it up when you get to see how badly I drive when 1) I'm sorely out of practice and 2) I don't have a beat-to-perfect wraith to throw.

:\

[apdrvya]

I thought that one was brand new...!

[rshrevo]

just pulled up the weather.com weather report for Saugatuck. the 10 day forecast is calling for snow on Friday Feb 4th. they are predicting at this time high around 30 low around 24 I was planning on going out there around Tuesday but may switch it to Monday since Tuesday is suppose to be a wintery mix of maybe ice and snow.

[Jukeshoe]

I thought that one was brand new...!

No, that one was perfectly seasoned. I bought it a few weeks prior to going out to California over the summer, so it was about half-a-year old. LOTS of treehits. ;)

I hope we get a blizzard! :)

[apdrvya]

heh..about the blizzard, not your wraith.

[Jukeshoe]

heh..about the blizzard, not your wraith.

Bliz-zard, bliz-zard, bliz-zard!!!!!!

Jukeshoe: <---Has nothing to root for now that the Bears are out of the playoffs.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01786/polar-bear-cub_1786691i.jpg

[apdrvya]

cutler is a worm :p

[Jukeshoe]

cutler is a worm :p

Look, I've been one of Cutler's biggest detractors from the day the trade was announced. (Huge Orton fan.)

But all this hate the national media is throwing towards Cutler is retarded. THE MEDICAL STAFF PULLED HIM FROM THE GAME! He went back out to start the 3rd quarter anyways. THEN, THEY PULLED HIM FROM THE GAME AGAIN!!!!! I don't see why there is such a dealio about this, other than the national media's obsession with always piling onto the Chicago teams (there is a bias, if you think there isn't you either don't watch sports, or you're blind).

So there :p.

[apdrvya]

it wasn't even in regards to the greenbay game. I just don't like him!

[Jukeshoe]

it wasn't even in regards to the greenbay game. I just don't like him!

Oh. :o :o

Well, I don't like him either, but it's not for the same reasons everybody else doesn't like him for currently. :D :rolleyes:

[tallpaul]

Cutler just LOOKS like a douche. :) Hard to get past that alone.

[Jukeshoe]

Cutler just LOOKS like a douche. :) Hard to get past that alone.

You stay out of it, ya dirty Packers fan. :| :|

I just wish I could disagree with you. :D

[apdrvya]

I have the same hatred for matthew stafford, don't feel bad juke

[E-man]

Cutler just LOOKS like a douche. :) Hard to get past that alone.

I agree (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=675391&postcount=2797).



And Stafford....:doh::wall::doh:

[Jukeshoe]

I agree (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=675391&postcount=2797).


Hey now, that's, uh, a really nice looking sweater.

And that haircut is classy, right? :\

And that sure looks like a nice kitty. :|

I mean, who doesn't want lasers in their background at all times, amiright? Well? :confused: :\







:(

[E-man]

I thought the lasers were bada$$:cool:






....when I got the "upgrade" background for 3rd grade pictures:| :cool:

[apdrvya]

pretty sure my mom has pictures of me with a side spike and awesome lasers behind me...
now what pictures dave walters' mom has of me, that's a different story...

[sgamerp]

I agree (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=675391&postcount=2797).



And Stafford....:doh::wall::doh:

Next Year Stafford will be MVP!:hfive:

[apdrvya]

Next Year Stafford will be MVP!:hfive:

in his mind. they need to get rid of him, their backs up did so much better than stafford did...

[E-man]

They could do alright with a mediocre quarterback (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=675391&postcount=2797) if the o-line gives him time.

[sgamerp]

I mean he's actually a really good QB, him and CJ have super great chemistry, he just needs to stay healthy

[apdrvya]

meh. he needs to prove himself in the NFL.

[rshrevo]

got my bag tag this morning. which i will bringing to the meet. when i go to check out the course i will also be bringing a yard stick with me to try and estimate how deep the snow is in certain areas.

[Jukeshoe]

A Bag Tag or a Travel Tag?

Jukeshoe: <---Must tradesies! :)

[rshrevo]

Travel tag #70

[apdrvya]

got my silverback!! So, It'll be there too!

[Jukeshoe]

Travel tag #70

Yea! :) :thmbup:

I call dibsies! :rolleyes:

[apdrvya]

and I'm bringin' #12!

[E-man]

Expecting my travel tag to arrive in a day or two :). Hopefully tomorrow so I can maybe swap for the first time at Flip on Saturday! :thmbup:

[rshrevo]

you should get yours soon. you have the next number i looked online and you have 71 the one right after mine. and mine came today.

[apdrvya]

yarnies!

[rshrevo]

from what i can see It looks like we will have around 5 travel tags changing hands when we all get together on Feb. 4th. Still planning on doing the course check on Monday. The current forecast i can see calling for light snow and high of 24.

[apdrvya]

shrevo, what time you planning on heading out on monday and do you want to catch a round??

[rshrevo]

was planning on getting out there about noon maybe 1. would love to try and get a round in.

[apdrvya]

sweet.
I'll pm me my phone number, just text me when you figure it out... give me about an hour to get there though :)

[Jabanger]

I'm bringing 64. Sorry moved last weekend and haven't had much time for the internet this week lol.

[bizarbies]

Hey yall, I've been MIA for a while, but I'm thinking that I might be there on the 4th. Sounds like a good time.
Biz
Team Bert

[rshrevo]

You are more then welcome to join us. the bigger the group the more fun i feel is had by all. plus we may need a extra pair of eyes on finding discs in the snow on some holes.

[bizarbies]

It's my home course so I know all the spots. What time is it going down by the way?
Biz
Team Bert

[rshrevo]

we are meeting on Friday Feb. 4ht at 10:00 am

[bizarbies]

Copy that. Hopefully I will be there with bells on.
Biz
Team Bert

[rshrevo]

counting you i believe that will bring our total players up to around 10 maybe 11 not sure right now. if you bring your travel tag that would make six different travel tags at the course that day.

[bizarbies]

Travel tag will be there if I am there!
Biz
Team Bert

[apdrvya]

rshrevo and I are doing a little pre-meetup check of the course and imprompteau round on monday at noon if anyone wants to come out!

hope to see you there...
and biz... I'm stoked you'll be there.

[apdrvya]

crappy... I just realized I have to work monday.. :(
I'm off wednesday/thursday/friday... hrm... sorry rshrevo.

[E-man]

was planning on getting out there about noon maybe 1. would love to try and get a round in.

I could probably make it there by 1-1:30 on monday...

[rshrevo]

No Problem Apdrvya. E-Man i can do 1:30 if you would like to meet out there.

[apdrvya]

I will absolutely be there on friday however!
not a question...

[rshrevo]

have shovel in trunk so i will at least show up and try to shovel off the tee pads. as much as possible if anyone has played there ahead of us hopefully there wont be too much ice on the pads. Will bring camera with me and try and get some shots of how deep the snow is.

[E-man]

I'm planning on bringing some sand tomorrow (pretty sure most teepads there are new from this summer, so salt could be bad on them).

We can try to clear as much as possible, but this (http://www.wzzm13.com/weather/wx_forecast.aspx?storyid=116606&catid=219) sounds like it's going to erase anything we do. :\

[rshrevo]

i would at least like to get most of it off now. then hopefully with the blizzard on wednesday we will only be moving that snow off.

[E-man]

Blizzard is right, they are talkin 12+ inches to the south and blowing/drifting! :gross:

Should be light and fluffy though...

[rshrevo]

Eman did you play at Flip this last weekend?

[E-man]

Eman did you play at Flip this last weekend?

No. :( I was feelin pretty rough Friday and Saturday, so I decided not to go. Better now, kinda have to be because it's Monday....morning...already...:|.

I'll be out to Shore Acres at 1:30 today though. I am Jonesing!

[Jabanger]

This snow is starting to worry me lol.

[apdrvya]

meh, we can all be yarnies together.

[apdrvya]

as a reference point, I was in Montague, north of muskegon, and there was about 2-3 feet of snow on the ground and I hadda shovel my mom's roof off on saturday, but there should have been some good melt yesterday, at least there was in GR

[rshrevo]

i have a snowmobile suit with me in case it is really deep that way my legs will stay drier and warmer at the same time.

[Jabanger]

Yeah I'm bringing carhartts with me just in case. I would rather not wear them but if the snow is too deep I might not have a choice lol.

[rshrevo]

Was out at the course today with E-Man. The tee pads are heavily compacted with snow didnt want to try and shovel them in case i might somehow damage the pad. Snow is about a foot deep in places. most of the snow is crusted over with firm layer. it was even firm enough for us to get some skips off the snow. we actually found a disc on hole #13. we were able to get a few pars. E-man even birdied hole 10. course is playable 14 basket got moved back about 150 feet so now sits at tree line at very back. not just on other side of pond. did take one photo of tee pad. the photo is of the tee pad and view of hole 1.

[rshrevo]

Oh one other thing Hole 4 is very dangerous coming down. i fell on the way down and almost wanted to litterly slide the rest of the way down on my butt it was hard getting a good footing trying to go down the hill safely. plus with the snowpack some of the tees are really slick so you need to be careful trying to throw from them.

[apdrvya]

dang... looks pretty sweet... this snow storm needs to miss us... sorry I missed you guys... if it helps, work sucked pretty bad today :(:|

[Jabanger]

This is going to be fun LOL. I just know I will fall on my ass at least once and I expect everyone to laugh lol.

[Jukeshoe]

Hey yall, I've been MIA for a while, but I'm thinking that I might be there on the 4th. Sounds like a good time.
Biz
Team Bert

Yo Migs!

If getting a ride is the issue, give me a holler and I can pick you up on my way in again! :)

Hope you can make it, man, throw me a pm prior to Thursday 11pm if you need a ride.

:cool:

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I can't stop chuckling at all the trepidation re: snow. I don't care how much we get on the course, I'll trooper through it. I'm just hoping the roads are clear for the trip up. That's what worries me. :\

[rshrevo]

the road into the park was a little slick. it wasn't bad but i would just be careful when you come to the corners just before the park entrance.

[apdrvya]

STOKED!! I hope this storm only makes it better out on the dunes...

[Jabanger]

This snow is making this trip more enticing for me lol. What are the estimates for that area. We're projecting for 8-15" inches on the east side. Also we haven't even considered the snow drifts that we may come across with all this wind moving in too. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

[apdrvya]

same over here, 10-16" the drifting should make it a little better at shore acres though...

[Jabanger]

Ok Peebz is wussin out. He has too many dyes and the snow scares him too lol.

[agent_peebody]

HEY!

yes, i will not be able to make it. i'm backed up on dye orders right now they've already been paid for so i'm trying my hardest to please the customers. sorry guys!

Juke, throw a Groove for me.

[Jabanger]

Come on dude. You know I had too lol.

[rshrevo]

Right now i am just trying to get a handle on who is coming.

Apdrvya
Jabanger plus up to 2 others
rshrevo
E-Man
Jukeshoe
MDeezy not sure sent pm to find out if coming or not.
Bizarbies possibly might be there.


right now that would be up to 6 or 7 confirmed with two other possibles.

When i played on Monday with E-Man we saw a group of 8 hiking towards the 14th tee.

[Jabanger]

I will only have brother with me. My buddy backed out on the trip. Wuss. lol

[apdrvya]

HEY!

yes, i will not be able to make it. i'm backed up on dye orders right now they've already been paid for so i'm trying my hardest to please the customers. sorry guys!

Juke, throw a Groove for me.

you giant "p" word!

[Jabanger]

^ :thmbup: :popcorn:

[apdrvya]

^lulz...
nah, I got massive man love for peebz, and he owes me 20 bucks :D

[Jukeshoe]

nah, I got massive man love for peebz, and he owes me 20 bucks :D

Whoa! :eek:

What you guys do in your private time should remain private. :| :|





:D

[E-man]

When i played on Monday with E-Man we saw a group of 8 hiking towards the 14th tee.

Saw a vehicle in the parking lot with personalized plates that read "AVIAR". :cool:

Like rshrevo said, the teepads are pretty much non-existent. With 10-15 inches of new snow it shouldn't matter anyways. Can't wait to see some killer snow drifts! My night class tonight was cancelled and prolly not having class tomorrow either, but the roads should be cleared up by Friday and it looks pretty quiet weather-wise for that day. :thmbup:

[rshrevo]

put the ribbons on my discs using mailing tape. so i am ready for friday. can't wait to play.

[Jukeshoe]

Jukeshoe: <---Sans ribbons! :)

[Jabanger]

I'm being a sally and using ribbons lol. This is my first real snow round, my first round since Thanksgiving, and a new course. I'm not taking any chances lol.

[E-man]

I threw with ribbons for my 1st time yesterday and it wasn't as bad as I though it was gonna be. The discs seemed to fly ok w/ them. And the duct tape held even after all the trees I hit :wall:.

But I used the gift-wrap type ribbons, and they sometimes would curl up in a ball under the disc so they didn't matter anyways. Thinkin maybe a flat ribbon will work better and not curl up.

[rshrevo]

I figure we could all meet at the practice basket which is right by the first tee. plus we could practice our putting and get a little loosened up before we play the round.

[Jabanger]

Sounds good to me. If I don't run into any major traffic or anything I should be out there around 9:30 to 10. I'm two and a half hours away but leaving at 7 to give myself some time to get there.

[apdrvya]

holy crap, three hours to clear the driveway this am>>>BOOOOO SNOW!!!

[Jabanger]

lol it would have taken me longer probably. luckily I found out I have an awesome neighbor now (just moved a week ago) that gave me full access to his snowblower whenever I need it. Somebodies gonna be getting a 24 pack this summer! lol

[apdrvya]

indeed, this is my first year with a snow blower, and it has been wonderful.

[sgamerp]

indeed, this is my first year with a snow blower, and it has been wonderful.

man i spent the last two hour and a half hours cleaning the driveway and chopping wood out there. Heading to Riverside in like 30 or so.:clap:

[apdrvya]

nice!

[Jabanger]

Any type of snow estimation for out there? I'm packing my bags tonight.

[Jukeshoe]

Snow up to your yayas. :|

[apdrvya]

looking at weather channel, it said saugatuck got 11 inches... we got 14 in Grand Rapids... should be fun, but should drift nicely over tomorrow for friday!

[rshrevo]

Not my Yaya's. Darn now i will have to wear something to protect my Yaya's have a portable shovel in my trunk will try and work on some way of making a handle to carry it easier when playing.

[Jabanger]

Just so you guys know I will be driving a 2007 White Chevy Malibu. I thought this info may be helpful since I haven't met any of you and don't have any phone numbers lol.

[Jabanger]

Oh I am bringing a Groove to throw in Peebz honor on hole 1 lol.

[rshrevo]

I am driving a 2010 white Chevy Malibu. I also bought some Yaktrax walker device to help with walking on the ice and snow covered tee pads. I bought them at Dunhams sports

here is a web page about them. i thought they might help with the tee pads we will be experiencing tommorrow for better traction when throwing.

http://www.yaktrax.com/walker

[Jabanger]

Excellent I have wanted to see those in action. I think the pro's might be a better option though because they go over the foot. The walker's seem like they could pull off during any twisting or toe drag.

[rshrevo]

the only ones i saw at Dunhams were the walkers so i bought them figured they couldn't hurt. we will see how they do tomorrow.

[Jukeshoe]

:mad: :( :(
I'm out for tomorrow, guys. My check engine light came on last night on the way home from work. Ends up I've got two bad oxygen sensors, and the shop couldn't get me in this morning because of a backup of work because of the snowstorm. I attempted to borrow someone's car, but it's a no go.

So unless someone is swinging through the LaPorte area on their way to Shore Acres (extremely doubful, but one can have hope...Peebz???), I'm going to have to bow out.


Damn. :( :(


Give 'em hell for me boys!

[apdrvya]

peebz is dyeing... too busy for discing...

damn, maybe if you can meet me halfway in benton harbor we could swing it...?

[apdrvya]

I put out a desperate plea to peebz...

[rshrevo]

Apdrvya are you picking up E-Man for tomorrow?

[Jukeshoe]

peebz is dyeing... too busy for discing...

damn, maybe if you can meet me halfway in benton harbor we could swing it...?

I appreciate the offer very much Jeff, but I don't want to drive it anywhere at the moment. Apparently driving without the oxygen sensors can ruin the catalytic converter. :\ The first thing I did when I got into work was to see if it was safe to drive it without the sensors working, and it seems dicey. Last thing I want is to ruin something else.

There's still a very small possibility I can borrow a car from a family member, but I'm not going to hold my breath. If I can make it any way tomorrow, I'll be there. :\

[apdrvya]

rshrevo, yep
juke. damn damn damn.

[Jukeshoe]

juke. damn damn damn.

No friggin' doubt. :wall:

I took my car to Advanced Auto Parts for a diagnostics check (because I've had the check engine light come on before and it was only a loose gas cap). I got the price on the engine sensors then called the auto shop. They wanted to charge me about double for the parts if they bought them. :mad: Then they said they couldn't even get me in. :wall:

It hasn't been a great morning. :(

[apdrvya]

i'm sorry bruddah. if there was a way you could borrow a car, you could stay here and wouldn't have to drive up in the am..

[rshrevo]

I had a oxygen sensor go out in my neon when i had one. there were times i could stop at a stop sign start up and go 60 MPH no problem. then I would stop again when i started back up with the pedal all the way to the floor i was only able to get to 6 MPH. It really sucked until i was able to get it fixed. I never knew when i would be able to accelerate or not.

[Jukeshoe]

I had a oxygen sensor go out in my neon when i had one. there were times i could stop at a stop sign start up and go 60 MPH no problem. then I would stop again when i started back up with the pedal all the way to the floor i was only able to get to 6 MPH. It really sucked until i was able to get it fixed. I never knew when i would be able to accelerate or not.

So far my car has run pretty okay (it is idling a bit rough). But both sensors are out. I just don't want to run the risk of furthering the damage (i.e., destroying the catalytic convertor). Also, your story of 6 mph makes me want to risk it even less. :\

[apdrvya]

dang juke.

I could leave here at 6am and pick you up... and thats with perfect roads...
hmm...

[Jabanger]

DO IT!!! lol....I'm leaving at 7...What's one more hour? lol

[Jukeshoe]

dang juke.

I could leave here at 6am and pick you up... and thats with perfect roads...
hmm...

That is ridiculously nice, man, are you sure you want to offer to do that?

Where do you live, Jeff?
It's like a two hour-ish drive from LP to Saugatuck, mebbe a bit less.

I'd totally pay for gas money fo shurez, plus some, if you're really willing to do that (definitely DO NOT feel obligated, in case you changed your mind after posting!)

Edit: FWIW, I believe the local highways are in pretty clear shape. Also don't forget about the return trip, either!

[Jukeshoe]

Scratch the two hour thing, just mapquested it and it's about an hour and a half.

[apdrvya]

yep. so, I'll be at your house at like 8am? I can't be the only non-yarnie dude...
north side of grand rapids, by 131 and 96

[apdrvya]

BRING IT JUKE!!

[Jukeshoe]

Woot!

(super dooper extra special awesomesauce props to Jeff for coming to pick my ass up)
:cool: :thmbup: :) :cool:

[rshrevo]

well i am all ready. bag packed and loaded in car so i don't forget it. ready to go for tomorrow morning. apdrvya so you are picking up E-man and jukeshoe that will be cool. can't wait to play. I printed scorecards in case anyone wants to keep score.

[E-man]

That sucks, Juke!!

Good thing I got wheels and am driving myself tomorrow. What a guy, that apdrvya :clap:

[apdrvya]

g'night y'all... see you at 10am... :D

[Jukeshoe]

What a guy, that apdrvya :clap:

QFT! :)

[apdrvya]

its early...

[Jabanger]

Leasving in the next couple of mins.

[rshrevo]

will be on my way shortly. going to stop for breakfast along the way i think.

[E-man]

Still early....

[Terry C]

Sounds like a good time...wish I was there. Dont forget the yarn!!

[rshrevo]

Terry it was a adventure for sure. we played only 8 holes in about 3 hours. the last hole we were shooting in almost waist deep snow. here is a pic of the basket on Hole 5.

[sgamerp]

Terry it was a adventure for sure. we played only 8 holes in about 3 hours. the last hole we were shooting in almost waist deep snow. here is a pic of the basket on Hole 5.

Well I am glad I didn't try and take the day off of work.

[rshrevo]

here is a better picture of that basket.

[E-man]

4ft drifts...30+ mph wind gusts...:gross:.

When I got back to GR and sat around for awhile, it got nice (28 degrees, 10-15mph wind, sunny) so I decided to go to Brewer w/ my shovel. :doh: I played all 9 of white and cleared every pad to the concrete. It was like another world, pretty sweet.

Sank a looong birdie putt and felt like a million bucks! Now I don't think I feel like even 1 buck. :|

[Jukeshoe]

Ooofa!

Thanks for getting together and putting yourselves through that, gentlemen! :gross:

Worst conditions (hands down) I've ever played in. At one point the snow got so deep I actually got stuck. I had to dig myself out. :\

Stupid wind wasn't making things easy, either. Every throw was being blown around mercilessly, so it wasn't even like we were making quality shots. Trudging through snow that at times was to my waist (and I'm 6' tall and long-legged) while zig zagging from bad shot to bad shot is NOT the best of times for dg.

But it was still epic fun. A few pics forthcoming...

[apdrvya]

hooray for pictures.!