Pennsylvannia School of Architecture

[Willie_Dow]

Thanks, Tom Mac - for the reference.  It does show that there was a great body of communication in those days.  Can you imagine what it would have been like with GCA available.
Willlie

[TEPaul]

"....and frankly a little of me giving you and TE a little of your own medicine."

Tom MacWood:

You have a very odd way of looking at things. Giving us a little of our own medicine?? What's that about? The term "Philadelphia School of Architecture" is a term used for app six friends, all of whom ended up doing some quality golf architecture who were members and close friends during the construction of PVGC. It is not us who are trying to claim the entire Golden Age of golf architecture should be credited to them or named after their so-called "Philly School" as you are about this "arts and crafts" movement which frankly had something to do with some other art forms, not really golf course architecture.

You attempt to make more out of practically nothing than anyone I've ever seen in the context of this subject of golf architecture, Tom.

[T_MacWood]

Willie
That's a wild thought. Can imagine some of the exchanges when some of those gents got a few drinks in them?

[TEPaul]

"Willie
That's a wild thought. Can imagine some of the exchanges when some of those gents got a few drinks in them?"

This is another technique Tom MacWood tends to resort to if someone doesn't agree with some of the things he says, concludes and suggests. He tends to assume they must be drunk---if it's not assuming they don't know much or haven't read all it takes to understand and appreciate what he's written. Believe me, I know!

Tom MacWood probably needs to loosen up himself with a few drinks from time to time or perhaps more often. I'm in the habit of donating flasks to those who might want to expand their imaginations regarding golf architecture--most of those origiinal "Philly School" guys were pretty good pals of John Barleycorn too---maybe I should include him in the "original Philly School of architecture" . Would you like a flask, Tom? If so, I'd be happy to send one your way. What's the address of that Ivory Tower of yours in Ohio?  

[T_MacWood]

TE
Sorry. That innocent response was not directed toward anyone living today.

[TEPaul]

Tom MacWood;

No (hick) problem, (hick), at all (hick)!

[Mike_Cirba]

I believe Samuel Heebner designed at least nine holes of a local course along with his help at Mount Airy and Sunnybrook (he was an original Philly Cricket member), but I'll have to re-check my notes when I get home.  

[ChipRoyce]

Wondering if someone could send enrollment and tuition info to my e-mail?
Thanks!
Chip

[TEPaul]

Chip;

Log-on, hit the modify button and add a smiley to your post or most will miss that there's humor in it!

[ChipRoyce]

Tom;
That's 1/2 the fun!
C

[ian]

The Two Toms

The more this goes on, the more you both remind me of my kids.