Toronto GCA gathering

« **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:49:23 AM »

I am confirmed for that date.

« **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:11:06 PM »

Me too...or any other date that may work for everyone.

« **Reply #27 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:24:35 PM »

What time? I will try to make it but I may not be able to stay for long.

« **Reply #28 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:56:07 PM »

I will be there if it is early in the P.M.

« **Reply #29 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:45:38 PM »

Dick,

It will be great to see you, I'm glad your coming. I was hoping to see you at the Thompson archives dedication.

I can get there earlier, if that helps you and Wayne.

Ian

« **Reply #30 on:** November 16, 2005, 09:27:43 PM »

Ian,

I remember Geoff Shackelford mentioning something about the Thompson archive being opened at Guelph University. How comprehensive is the material?

TK

« **Reply #31 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:32:57 PM »

May I suggest a 7 pm meeting time, that way those who want to stay later can, while those who must be off to other locations that evening can make their way there as well.... our location is near major highways and I can provide directions.

« **Reply #32 on:** November 17, 2005, 01:05:52 AM »

Not very. I have already passed on all the clubs to them that have plans or notes, but it will take someone's effort to collect them.

There are a few interesting items in the collection, such as his fieldbook from Sunningdale and the original book for Jasper Park, but there is lots out there to collect.

« **Reply #33 on:** November 17, 2005, 02:09:42 PM »

I'm going to try and make it if I'm in town.

« **Reply #34 on:** November 17, 2005, 03:04:10 PM »

Henry E,

I hope you can so I can finally give you Daley's book.

Ian

« **Reply #35 on:** November 17, 2005, 05:53:44 PM »

Ian, Robert et al:
I will bring a copy of a booklet that Stanley Thompson and Company produced entitled "About Golf Courses"
their construction and up-keep.
Geoff Cornish was in possession of the only known copy and he donated it along with enough money for restoration and to produce copies.

See you on the 2nd.

« **Reply #36 on:** November 17, 2005, 07:25:20 PM »

Just to make it official. Dec 2 is good.

« **Reply #37 on:** November 18, 2005, 08:08:01 AM »

I'll be there...looking forward to it...RHE

« **Reply #38 on:** November 18, 2005, 08:17:24 PM »

Hey guys,

Any room for two outsiders from Montreal? Jeremy Glenn and I are thinking of joining you guys for the night. Any cheap hotels to suggest around that area?

Ian,

Do you think it could still be possible to walk Eagles Nest in the afternoon if we get there soon enough, or are they closed for the winter?

Thanks for the info.

« **Reply #39 on:** November 19, 2005, 01:11:11 PM »

I believe there is a Days Inn that is almost next door to the bar - this used to service the Greenwood race track that was across the street until about 10 years ago.

« **Reply #40 on:** November 19, 2005, 03:07:28 PM »

Yannick,

"Do you think it could still be possible to walk Eagles Nest in the afternoon if we get there soon enough, or are they closed for the winter?"

Should be fine, yesterday's snow melted today. I will also confirm with the golf superintendent.

I hope you guys come down, please let me know if you are.

Ian

« **Reply #41 on:** November 20, 2005, 08:37:25 PM »

Looks like the list continues to grow:

from the writers.....Mingay!!!!

.......and someone named Lorne sound like he'll be there too

« **Reply #42 on:** November 21, 2005, 01:31:58 AM »

i should be there

« **Reply #43 on:** November 21, 2005, 02:59:12 PM »

Add John Gall, Golf Superintendent from St. george's to the list.

There will be quite a few people, so I will call the Pub

Ian

« **Reply #44 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:04:36 PM »

Wow!

This get-together is shaping up very nicely

« **Reply #45 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:49:58 PM »

I think it is quite likely we will have 14-20 people, depending on whether everyone shows up. Should be great fun and our biggest event yet. Only Mr. Cowan-Dewar will not be with us so far from the Toronto crew, and if a couple of our Montreal friends come, and then the likes of the esteemed Mr. Gall, this is shaping up to be quite an outing. Mr. Andrew has indeed agreed to regale us with a poem or song, or maybe a poem and a song, about the delicate art of construction of holding ponds in restoration. I am prepared to take notes and video tape the event for posterity.
If well lubricated, Mr. Mingay has also been known to break into songs about bunker construction on the Edmonton plains. It is a moving sight to behold.

« **Reply #46 on:** November 21, 2005, 04:54:25 PM »

As long as Ian doesn't dance, I'll be there

« **Reply #47 on:** November 21, 2005, 06:02:42 PM »

Like Yannick said, It's about 90% sure we're coming down.

Look forward to seeing you again, Ian. It's been what? 10 years?

« **Reply #48 on:** November 21, 2005, 07:12:01 PM »

Jeremy,

I don't think it has been that long, has it, but I still remember your hole by hole plans for Elm Ridge.

I look forward to catching up and meeting Yannick too.

Jeff,

Just because your wife was mad at you, don't blame me. I garanteed you could not be the worst dancer on the floor, and you still played the wallflower.

Robert,

Since you can't write

notes would seem to be appropriate.

......One thing that is a given is the lubrication of Mingay.

Ben,

Cancel your plans man!

« **Reply #49 on:** November 21, 2005, 07:49:36 PM »

Quote from: Ian Andrew on November 21, 2005, 07:12:01 PM

......One thing that is a given is the lubrication of Mingay.

Ah! Low blow, man!

Hey, I'm a writer and course architect of sorts... should you expect any less

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