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Mark Bourgeois

The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« on: December 18, 2007, 01:10:01 PM »
True story:

Two guys who love golf course architecture, living in the same large city, connect via this site.  Almost certainly they never would have met if not for GCA.com

One says to the other, "Have I got someone for you!"

So he introduces his new friend to a woman from his office.  His judgment is confirmed after the two, who would have never met if not for this site, marry.

Maybe the only truly life-altering thing this site's ever done...but, hey, good enough for me! Ran "e-Harmony" Morrissett, check's on the way....

Mark

PS  To Ryan Potts and all the would-be frustrated dads out there, when it's 1 a.m. Dec 25 and the champagne has worn off, just remember: broiling not only is as good as baking, it's healthier!  (A good metaphor for how to survive in-laws, neighbors, burnt ham, the souffle that refuses to set, etc. etc....)

PPS Yes, they're still married.
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Matthew Hunt

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 01:18:38 PM »
Is that person you Mark? if so Congrads. is in order!
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Mark Bourgeois

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2007, 01:22:47 PM »
Matthew

If that person is me, please don't tell my other wife! (No, I am none of the people involved...I just met them through this site...)

Mark
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ANTHONYPIOPPI

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2007, 04:30:31 PM »
I scored some great grass from a guy I met on this site... turfgrass, I scored turfgrass!

Anthony

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George Pazin

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2007, 04:38:40 PM »
I wonder if the other woman called golfclubatlas.com has caused any divorces.... :)

Thanks for sharing the happy story. I've had the good fortune to meet quite a few folks from the site, so I can say without a doubt that there are more than a few life-changing events that have resulted from the site, just not perhaps as life-changing as the one you relate.
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Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2007, 05:25:25 PM »
I've also had the pleasure of meeting honorable soles on this site, and others. Each has brightened my day and enriched my life for sharing a round of golf with them.

As for the gent in question, we can only assume he was single when introduced to the lady.  ;)
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RJ_Daley

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2007, 06:25:12 PM »
Tom Z, "honorable soles", as in first class heels, or well heeled?  ;) ;D
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Joe Hancock

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2007, 06:47:53 PM »
Quote from: RJ_Daley on December 18, 2007, 06:25:12 PM
Tom Z, "honorable soles", as in first class heels, or well heeled?  ;) ;D

You're toeing the line of bad puns there, RJ.......not that it isn't an opportunity!

Good work, I'm proud.

Joe
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Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2007, 06:51:56 PM »
Reminds me of a very old joke where the shoe factory burned down. 200 soles were lost. They said a couple of heels did it.
Thank you Henny Youngman.

Anyway,

In this case, by using the word "honorable," neither one would have applied!  :)
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Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2007, 06:54:46 PM »
Good work by both of you to tie those together. Way to sock it to me. Remember, the louder the groan, the better the pun. Shakespeare.
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Joe Hancock

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2007, 06:58:09 PM »
Hey RJ....Tom Z joined in, to boot......

 ;D

OK, OK...I'm knot doing this any more.......
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" What the hell is the point of architecture and excellence in design if a "clever" set up trumps it all?" Peter Pallotta, June 21, 2016

"People aren't picking a side of the fairway off a tee because of a randomly internally contoured green ."  jeffwarne, February 24, 2017

Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2007, 07:03:52 PM »
Joe,

As a result of you knot doing this anymore, there is Foot-Joy across the land.
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Mark Bourgeois

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2007, 07:37:18 PM »
I high step hot foot it over to my computer thinking I've finally kicked off a thread that lasts, and instead eyelet find tongues wagging over something having nothing to do with my post!

You all better come in on the high top range of contributions for next year, or I'll stick a blucher moc in your stockings.

Mark

PS Not only are they married, they are having a child -- a GCA.com baby!
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James Bennett

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2007, 07:39:59 PM »
Joe (and others)

Piece be with you at this time of the year.

(hopefully, a nice piece).

James B
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Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2007, 07:43:40 PM »
A CGA.com baby. Wow.

After this thread do you think there is any chance they'll name it "Arch Support?"

There's a "double entendre" that will cause anyone to groan.
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Joe Hancock

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2007, 07:51:43 PM »
Mark,

I'm sorry for the tread hijack....forgive me.

Please pass along my best wishes to the happy...pair....

 ::) ;D
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" What the hell is the point of architecture and excellence in design if a "clever" set up trumps it all?" Peter Pallotta, June 21, 2016

"People aren't picking a side of the fairway off a tee because of a randomly internally contoured green ."  jeffwarne, February 24, 2017

Tom Zeni

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2007, 07:59:56 PM »
James,

I know we all thank you for supporting us being hosed. The only question I have is that you may be classified as "support hose."

Okay, I quit.

Mark, like Joe said.

tom...
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Joe Hancock

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2007, 08:12:15 PM »
OK,
I've been awake for nearly 30 hours straight, so it's time to be serious.....

I think this is a wonderful story, and it is a highlight of one of the many purposes this site serves, whether by design or not. Many, many of us have very fond personal experiences that have been a direct result of participation on this site.

Thanks, Ran, for allowing us to run amock once in awhile as we continue to get to know each other.

Joe
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" What the hell is the point of architecture and excellence in design if a "clever" set up trumps it all?" Peter Pallotta, June 21, 2016

"People aren't picking a side of the fairway off a tee because of a randomly internally contoured green ."  jeffwarne, February 24, 2017

Brock Peyer

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2007, 10:20:29 PM »
Who would have thought that you could meet chicks through GCA, whoda thunk it?

Congrats, that's great.
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Matthew Delahunty

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Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2008, 06:46:30 AM »
Apparently the first GCA baby has arrived!!

Hopefully someone will post some pics soon.

Congrats to Matt and Cathy Mollica on the birth of Charlotte.
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Mark Bourgeois

Re:The Only Really Important Thing This Site's Ever Done
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2008, 07:51:34 AM »
AWESOME! Charlotte's a beautiful name.  But why not "Geecyea"?

Mark
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