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Steve Wilson

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BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« on: May 19, 2018, 06:30:37 PM »
FRIDAY


7 pm meeting at Golspie Club House. There will be an open bar but NO FOOD. Make dinner arrangements accordingly.


SATURDAY AT BRORA


1st tee time at 8 am. Format 4BBB.


LUNCH begins as we filter in from course. Sandwiches and chips/crisp.


Afternoon rounds begin ASAP. FORMAT foursomes.


DINNER 730 at Sid’s Spice just a few hundred yards from the golf club..


SUNDAY AT GOLSPIE


1st round begins at 8 am. FORMAT 4BBB.


LUNCH: There is a carvery beginning at noon. Players make their own choices and payment..


2nd round begins ASAP following lunch. FORMAT: Foursomes


Dinner at 730.


MONDAY AT GOLSPIE


Singles matches begin between at and nine at players discretion.

OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST:

SHOWERS:  For those intending to shower at the courses prior to dinner, each course has two showers. Although one of those at Brora is in the ladies locker room but I was told we could have use of it on Saturday when we play at Brora. 


BUGGIES:  I have Jerry, Ward, Sterling, and Bryan down for buggies. I reserved two at Brora.  Is this correct or do I need more?


UMBRELLAS:  Lou asked it he should bring an umbrella or if the fierceness of the wind made them useless. Sometimes the rain does fall straight down rather than sideways so It might be a good idea if you are inclined to bring one.


HCPS:  What I have so far


Wilson                 13
Whitaker              13
Peyronnin.              7
Tepper                  16 or 12 depending on allegiance.
Dodd.                     9
Duran.                    9
Bayley.                   19
Mayhugh.                10
Shackelford.             5
Malone.                    13
Gayne.                     13
So, I need handicaps for Kruger, Sterling, Shaida and Herrick.


Pearce.                     14
Boon.                         4
Wiggett.                      0 according to Garland
Graham, M.                 9
Graham, P.                 18
McIntosh.                   15
Carlton.                      15

Also I need meal preferences for Sunday at Golspie, with your choices being among steak, chicken with Haggis and bacon, or baked trout,

From the following:

Whitaker. Chicken
Shaida. Trout
Sterling. ?
Gayne.


Pearce
Gamble
Carlton




« Last Edit: May 20, 2018, 01:42:10 PM by Steve Wilson »
Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Jon Wiggett

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2018, 06:56:12 PM »

Steve,


yes I am scratch. Is the last day at Brora?


As to brolly use. Generally you can use a brolly though it can be too windy especially on Scottish links. The good news is the forecast at the moment is for good weather on all three days so fingers crossed.


Jon

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2018, 04:21:19 AM »
No, Jon, we are at Golspie. I have emended the original post to show that.

Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Ian Galbraith

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2018, 04:55:17 AM »
My handicap is 10.


Michael Whitaker

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2018, 06:04:36 AM »
Chicken
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Jerry Kluger

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2018, 06:41:44 AM »
My index is 11.8 and i would likesteak please

Chris Shaida

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2018, 07:03:52 AM »
Shaida 13.5 and baked trout. Thx.

Jon Wiggett

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2018, 09:47:20 AM »

No, Jon, we are at Golspie. I have emended the original post to show that.


but we are allowed to use the ladies shower at Brora??? ;D

Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2018, 10:29:00 AM »
This may not mean much to some but I know that Conrad has an interest in the fortunes of Liverpool Football Club.  They are playing a match of some importance on Saturday evening.  Will plans allow those of us who follow the world's third greatest game (golf first, obviously, then cricket) to watch?
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Bryan Izatt

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2018, 01:10:20 PM »


Put me down for a 15 handicap.


Yes, for the buggy for me at Brora.  That's at Golspie day 1 as well isn't it?


The weather is forecast to be highs of 67-69°F with winds from NE around 12 MPH and partly to mostly sunny.  Summer in the Highlands.  I'll have to pack shorts and ankle socks!




Ulrich Mayring

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2018, 02:30:43 PM »
Mark Pearce off 14 complaining about Mike Whittaker off 13 - priceless :)

Ulrich (12!!!)
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mike_malone

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2018, 02:40:09 PM »
Steak please
AKA Mayday

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2018, 04:50:46 PM »
Mark, there may be a tv at Sid,s Spice. Otherwise you can always exercise the take away option.
Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Garland Bayley

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2018, 05:47:05 PM »
Chicken with the haggis for me.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Dave Herrick

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2018, 09:04:47 PM »
15.8 index. Baked trout.

Niall C

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2018, 04:16:23 AM »
Steve

Chicken with haggis and bacon

Handicap - 8

Sid's Spice - I'll give that a miss if I may as Indian food doesn't agree with me....and I know they probably do fish and chips but it will still taste like vindaloo !!

Re 8am starts. Will there be a breakfast roll at the club or are we getting breakfast at our digs ? And if we are teeing off at 8am when do you want us to get to the club to choose the pairings/get ready etc ?

Niall

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2018, 05:11:22 AM »
Niall, breakfast is on you.


Hope to publish pairings the night before.


0745 a god arrival time I would think.


Maybe you can join Conrad and Mark to watch Liverpool😁. Sorry you and Indian food don’t get along.

Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Garland Bayley

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2018, 04:11:28 PM »

Steve,


yes I am scratch. Is the last day at Brora?


As to brolly use. Generally you can use a brolly though it can be too windy especially on Scottish links. The good news is the forecast at the moment is for good weather on all three days so fingers crossed.


Jon
I learned the first lesson of Scottish links golf today. Don't believe Scottish weather forcasts.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2018, 04:23:20 PM »
Garland do you need a ride and a playing partner Friday at Portmahomack?
Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2018, 04:31:14 PM »
 Lynn Shackleford has kindly volunteered to help me with the captains duties. Unfortunately you did this by email and my Internet non-provider will allow me to except but not to send emails. So I am using instant messaging and this website to accept lens of her and thank him .
Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Garland Bayley

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2018, 04:37:52 PM »
Garland do you need a ride and a playing partner Friday at Portmahomack?
I am under the impression that both you and I will be playing Brahan Friday. Portmahomack proposal was for Thursday.
Stan Dodd is interested in playing, but didn't mention transportation.
I'll PM you both.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Steve Wilson

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2018, 06:30:05 PM »
Garland, I misunderstood and thought you were playing Port Mahomack on Friday.  I am committed here on Thursday. My bad and regrets.
Also, I’m not sure I can make Brahman on Friday. Give me a time, please.
Regards and regrets,
Steve
Some days you play golf, some days you find things.

I'm not really registered, but I couldn't find a symbol for certifiable.

"Every good drive by a high handicapper will be punished..."  Garland Bailey at the BUDA in sharing with me what the better player should always remember.

Garland Bayley

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2018, 03:12:12 AM »
Garland, I misunderstood and thought you were playing Port Mahomack on Friday.  I am committed here on Thursday. My bad and regrets.
Also, I’m not sure I can make Brahman on Friday. Give me a time, please.
Regards and regrets,
Steve
I am staying at Brahan so will be there all day. I can play with you there any time Friday.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

David_Tepper

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #23 on: May 22, 2018, 10:50:58 AM »
At the risk of sounding like a worry wart/mother hen, anyone driving to Golspie/Brora on the A9 highway should be aware there is a dangerous curvy/twisting (and narrow) stretch of road about 2-3 miles north of the turn off for Dornoch. Multiple auto accidents seem to happen there almost every year, so slow down and be careful. ;)     
 
Also note traffic has been blocked/backed up/delayed for construction on the A9 north of Inverness both times I have driven that stretch of road in the past 2 weeks.
« Last Edit: May 22, 2018, 11:04:36 AM by David_Tepper »

Jon Wiggett

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Re: BUDA 2018: FINAL COUNTDOWN THREAD
« Reply #24 on: May 22, 2018, 12:24:06 PM »

David,


there have been road works on the Crommarty Bridge for the last 6 months which are due carry on at least that long into the future.


Jon