Mike Sweeny,
That is what I am here for - to save Pat's ass and roast David Moriarity's! No, won't go there, its a kinder, gentler gca.com and I like DM's John Deere casket photo too much!
BTW, I read in an industry mag that land banking for new gc developments is underway this year, in preparation for the next round of development. However, the author noted that new club members probably won't pay a dime for luxuries, specifically mentioning waterfalls. I suspect overwrought clubhouses and signature design fees may be on the chopping block as well, together with wall to wall watering, but that is only my speculation.
In short, all the guys calling for minimalism can rest easy....where protest won't do it, simple economics will, at least according to one well informed source.
See, I will stop at no end to make this OT thread relevant to gca! (and save PM's ass)