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**SeelaypeKet** · 05-15-2010, 08:13 PM

If you say so.

But in the 42 years I've been playing this game, I cannot recall a single time that I needed to call a clubhouse for anything, but that's me.

And it is very much the conversation that disrupts things. I can recall many occasions where I and others were waiting for someone to finish talking before the rest of us could putt or play a shot. I've also been with people who have had to excuse themselves from playing an entire hole (or holes in the case of one guy) because their conversation was so important that they couldn't continue. I have to wonder that if someone's world is so complicated that they can't even play an entire round of golf because of phone calls, then why did they come out to the course in the first place?

As far as the the "24/7", business crowd is concerned, all I can say is that in the decades prior to cellular phones, there have surely been other "important" people who played golf yet they somehow managed to either stay employed or in business despite the 4 or 5 hours they spent beyond the reach of conventional communication.

Now how did THEY manage to do that?

If someone claims to be in such demand that they can't be without their cell phone for a round of golf -- especially on a Sunday, no less -- then they're either self-important egomaniacs far too wrapped up in their own narcissism or they're in dire need of a less demanding job.

Either way, I pity them.

Leave the silly thing in the car and enjoy a quiet afternoon for a change; that's part of the reason for playing golf, isn't it? The world will still be spinning on its axis despite your being incommunicado for the time it takes to watch a football game.

In my opinion, of course.

-JP

I understand what you're saying, but are you suggesting that prior to cellphones people were dropping like flies on golf courses across the country more so than they are now?

Sorry, but I just don't believe that.

-JP

Once again technology seems to be a problem for you. THe fact that we can use it for an emergency is bad? Perhaps you do not work in teh business world where despite things worked 3 decades ago, the fact that you can make life easier by having access is bad thing?

Im sorry, but my work is done constantly via email. How does that disturb you on a course. It certainly does not slow me down as any person that has ever played with me will attest to. But your comment is flat out rude and unfair. You work in construction and landscaping as you have said before. Perhaps your job does not require you to be available, but my job does.

I dont play on Sundays, as that is my time with my wife. I play during the week and can do just that because of my ability to get emails while out on the course. It has nothing to do with being self involved or narcissistic.

According to your post, I am either self involved or I should find a new job because it cannot possibly be needed. Flat out rude and not necessary. Have all the facts before speaking maybe. The fact is that my job and consulting jobs like mine evolved over time due to ability to be available.

But again, as you have stated before, you have played very little golf on the course in close to two years. Maybe being out there would give you an idea that having a cell phone with you on the course does not have to mean bothering people.

05-15-2010, 08:13 PM	#23
SeelaypeKet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	If you say so. But in the 42 years I've been playing this game, I cannot recall a single time that I needed to call a clubhouse for anything, but that's me. And it is very much the conversation that disrupts things. I can recall many occasions where I and others were waiting for someone to finish talking before the rest of us could putt or play a shot. I've also been with people who have had to excuse themselves from playing an entire hole (or holes in the case of one guy) because their conversation was so important that they couldn't continue. I have to wonder that if someone's world is so complicated that they can't even play an entire round of golf because of phone calls, then why did they come out to the course in the first place? As far as the the "24/7", business crowd is concerned, all I can say is that in the decades prior to cellular phones, there have surely been other "important" people who played golf yet they somehow managed to either stay employed or in business despite the 4 or 5 hours they spent beyond the reach of conventional communication. Now how did THEY manage to do that? If someone claims to be in such demand that they can't be without their cell phone for a round of golf -- especially on a Sunday, no less -- then they're either self-important egomaniacs far too wrapped up in their own narcissism or they're in dire need of a less demanding job. Either way, I pity them. Leave the silly thing in the car and enjoy a quiet afternoon for a change; that's part of the reason for playing golf, isn't it? The world will still be spinning on its axis despite your being incommunicado for the time it takes to watch a football game. In my opinion, of course. -JP I understand what you're saying, but are you suggesting that prior to cellphones people were dropping like flies on golf courses across the country more so than they are now? Sorry, but I just don't believe that. -JP Once again technology seems to be a problem for you. THe fact that we can use it for an emergency is bad? Perhaps you do not work in teh business world where despite things worked 3 decades ago, the fact that you can make life easier by having access is bad thing? Im sorry, but my work is done constantly via email. How does that disturb you on a course. It certainly does not slow me down as any person that has ever played with me will attest to. But your comment is flat out rude and unfair. You work in construction and landscaping as you have said before. Perhaps your job does not require you to be available, but my job does. I dont play on Sundays, as that is my time with my wife. I play during the week and can do just that because of my ability to get emails while out on the course. It has nothing to do with being self involved or narcissistic. According to your post, I am either self involved or I should find a new job because it cannot possibly be needed. Flat out rude and not necessary. Have all the facts before speaking maybe. The fact is that my job and consulting jobs like mine evolved over time due to ability to be available. But again, as you have stated before, you have played very little golf on the course in close to two years. Maybe being out there would give you an idea that having a cell phone with you on the course does not have to mean bothering people.
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