When Harry met 'Sally'....Claire - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-29-2009, 08:12 PM

So--yesterday, Harry, Hubby and I played Chambers Bay. http://www.chambersbaygolf.com/layou...=173&page=3342

It absolutely lives up to its reputation. It chewed us up and spat us out, but it was fabulous and we loved it. Harry is even a normal human being!

**rengerts** · 08-29-2009, 08:27 PM

Wait, you guys are not the same person? hmmmm.

**mXr8icOB** · 08-29-2009, 08:28 PM

I had no idea you two had plans to meet. I think that's great! I am so glad you all are having a good time.

**Timoxari** · 08-29-2009, 08:43 PM

Uhhh . . . I don't know who Claire played golf with, but I was in front of the computer looking at internet porn all day. I don't event play golf.

**elalmhicabalp** · 08-29-2009, 09:29 PM

Uhhh . . . I don't know who Claire played golf with, but I was in front of the computer looking at internet porn all day. I don't event play golf.

Or maybe you just rode in the cart all day while claire played golf, of course you brought your laptop along.

**Timoxari** · 08-29-2009, 09:30 PM

No carts at Chambers Bay. It's a walking only course.

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-29-2009, 09:32 PM

Harry had to test out his bagboy. They do allow pushcarts.

One person in a foursome pushing a cart does like pretty dorky... .

Hey, can some mod fix the title on this thread? Obviously, I couldn't get the spoiler tags to work properly. Thanks.

**Timoxari** · 08-29-2009, 09:35 PM

Harry had to test out his bagboy. They do allow pushcarts.

One person in a foursome pushing a cart does like pretty dorky... .

Hey, can some mod fix the title on this thread? Obviously, I couldn't get the spoiler tags to work properly. Thanks.

Are you drunk?

Also, I think you wanted strikethrough tags, not spoiler. But I don't think tags work in titles.

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Are you drunk?

Also, I think you wanted strikethrough tags, not spoiler. But I don't think tags work in titles.

No, but you did look kinda dorky pushing that thing. And even dorkier when you forgot it was a push cart and tried to pull it.

Yeah, strikethrough tags.

**mXr8icOB** · 08-29-2009, 09:43 PM

how is that? or do you want it to just say when Harry met Claire?

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-29-2009, 09:48 PM

how is that? or do you want it to just say when Harry met Claire?

That works great--thank you!

**furillo** · 08-29-2009, 11:06 PM

Give it to us straight, Harry. How much $ did you lose?

**Timoxari** · 08-30-2009, 01:54 AM

Just my pride Shanks.

My irons (save a few regrettable club choices) were fine, but my putting was deplorable (I couldn't get the hang of the fescue greens or the massive undulations) and my driver was woefully inconsistent. Some drives were brilliant, others were snap hooks. I just couldn't predict it. And at Chambers Bay, once you are in the junk, it's over - ankle to knee high native grass on hills of dirt. (I need to work on my escape shots.) My bunker play was also unpredictable - a couple of great outs, followed by pure hacking. Strangely, while others headed into the enormous waste areas with their errant shots, mine almost always went straight into the grass.

But let me tell you, even taking into account my embarrassing play, Claire and her husband (who has a darn good iron game) made the whole experience more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. We went for Chinese after (we did NOT Karaoke despite the opportunity) and I didn't get home until well after midnight. I think we all agreed that it should be an annual event.

Also, although I had walked the course before, this was my first time playing Chambers Bay. I love that course. Aside from the beautiful views, the course itself is magnificently laid out. So many different types of challenges. You can definitely see why it was awarded the U.S. Am (2010) and the U.S. Open (2015) after only being open for 6 months. It is, however, terribly expensive.

**Lhtfajba** · 08-30-2009, 03:38 AM

That's cool you guys got to meet up. Are there pics?

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-30-2009, 07:19 AM

That's cool you guys got to meet up. Are there pics?

Nope. We both managed to forget our cameras. But it was a blast, and I have a new favorite golf course.

The part Harry left out: we were chatting away endlessly after dinner (totally baffling Hubby by dishing everyone here). My cell phone rang--it was my mother, who after all these years, was worried about me being out with a man she didn't know. What a hoot! (Until I do the same with Boo.)

**Lhtfajba** · 08-30-2009, 07:23 AM

Nope. We both agreed to forget our cameras. But it was a blast, and I have a new favorite golf course.

Fixed for truth! hehehe

Next time, and this is a warning to MO and Jeff, I'm bringing the camera!

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-30-2009, 07:51 AM

Okay, Smallie--here are a couple of pictures. http://www.thehackersparadise.com/fo...19&postcount=7

Edit: the lone pine is on the signature hole, a flying downhill par 3. I pulled out my 7 iron, said I'd aim for right in front of the tree, and let it funnel down to the green. Nailed it.

**chipkluchi** · 08-30-2009, 09:14 PM

It's always fun to put a face to an avatar. It's good you were finally able to meet after all these years of being online friends and even better that it was for a round of golf.

**Payodcapy542fro** · 08-30-2009, 11:43 PM

It's always fun to put a face to an avatar. It's good you were finally able to meet after all these years of being online friends and even better that it was for a round of golf.

And cool to do it twice in a season!

**Loonerisav** · 08-31-2009, 05:29 AM

We have some great courses here in Wisconsin Claire if you ever make it here. Plenty of people to attend an outing as well.

08-29-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	When Harry met 'Sally'....Claire So--yesterday, Harry, Hubby and I played Chambers Bay. http://www.chambersbaygolf.com/layou...=173&page=3342 It absolutely lives up to its reputation. It chewed us up and spat us out, but it was fabulous and we loved it. Harry is even a normal human being! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rengerts Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	Wait, you guys are not the same person? hmmmm. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mXr8icOB Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	I had no idea you two had plans to meet. I think that's great! I am so glad you all are having a good time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
Timoxari Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Uhhh . . . I don't know who Claire played golf with, but I was in front of the computer looking at internet porn all day. I don't event play golf. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
elalmhicabalp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 587 Senior Member	Uhhh . . . I don't know who Claire played golf with, but I was in front of the computer looking at internet porn all day. I don't event play golf. Or maybe you just rode in the cart all day while claire played golf, of course you brought your laptop along. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:30 PM	#6
Timoxari Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	No carts at Chambers Bay. It's a walking only course. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	Harry had to test out his bagboy. They do allow pushcarts. One person in a foursome pushing a cart does like pretty dorky... . Hey, can some mod fix the title on this thread? Obviously, I couldn't get the spoiler tags to work properly. Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:35 PM	#8
Timoxari Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Harry had to test out his bagboy. They do allow pushcarts. One person in a foursome pushing a cart does like pretty dorky... . Hey, can some mod fix the title on this thread? Obviously, I couldn't get the spoiler tags to work properly. Thanks. Are you drunk? Also, I think you wanted strikethrough tags, not spoiler. But I don't think tags work in titles. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:41 PM	#9
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	Are you drunk? Also, I think you wanted strikethrough tags, not spoiler. But I don't think tags work in titles. No, but you did look kinda dorky pushing that thing. And even dorkier when you forgot it was a push cart and tried to pull it. Yeah, strikethrough tags. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:43 PM	#10
mXr8icOB Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	how is that? or do you want it to just say when Harry met Claire? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:48 PM	#11
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	how is that? or do you want it to just say when Harry met Claire? That works great--thank you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 11:06 PM	#12
furillo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	Give it to us straight, Harry. How much $ did you lose? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 01:54 AM	#13
Timoxari Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Just my pride Shanks. My irons (save a few regrettable club choices) were fine, but my putting was deplorable (I couldn't get the hang of the fescue greens or the massive undulations) and my driver was woefully inconsistent. Some drives were brilliant, others were snap hooks. I just couldn't predict it. And at Chambers Bay, once you are in the junk, it's over - ankle to knee high native grass on hills of dirt. (I need to work on my escape shots.) My bunker play was also unpredictable - a couple of great outs, followed by pure hacking. Strangely, while others headed into the enormous waste areas with their errant shots, mine almost always went straight into the grass. But let me tell you, even taking into account my embarrassing play, Claire and her husband (who has a darn good iron game) made the whole experience more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. We went for Chinese after (we did NOT Karaoke despite the opportunity) and I didn't get home until well after midnight. I think we all agreed that it should be an annual event. Also, although I had walked the course before, this was my first time playing Chambers Bay. I love that course. Aside from the beautiful views, the course itself is magnificently laid out. So many different types of challenges. You can definitely see why it was awarded the U.S. Am (2010) and the U.S. Open (2015) after only being open for 6 months. It is, however, terribly expensive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Lhtfajba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 532 Senior Member	That's cool you guys got to meet up. Are there pics? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 07:19 AM	#15
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	That's cool you guys got to meet up. Are there pics? Nope. We both managed to forget our cameras. But it was a blast, and I have a new favorite golf course. The part Harry left out: we were chatting away endlessly after dinner (totally baffling Hubby by dishing everyone here). My cell phone rang--it was my mother, who after all these years, was worried about me being out with a man she didn't know. What a hoot! (Until I do the same with Boo.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 07:23 AM	#16
Lhtfajba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 532 Senior Member	Nope. We both agreed to forget our cameras. But it was a blast, and I have a new favorite golf course. Fixed for truth! hehehe Next time, and this is a warning to MO and Jeff, I'm bringing the camera! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 07:51 AM	#17
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	Okay, Smallie--here are a couple of pictures. http://www.thehackersparadise.com/fo...19&postcount=7 Edit: the lone pine is on the signature hole, a flying downhill par 3. I pulled out my 7 iron, said I'd aim for right in front of the tree, and let it funnel down to the green. Nailed it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#18
chipkluchi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	It's always fun to put a face to an avatar. It's good you were finally able to meet after all these years of being online friends and even better that it was for a round of golf. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#19
Payodcapy542fro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	It's always fun to put a face to an avatar. It's good you were finally able to meet after all these years of being online friends and even better that it was for a round of golf. And cool to do it twice in a season! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 05:29 AM	#20
Loonerisav Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	We have some great courses here in Wisconsin Claire if you ever make it here. Plenty of people to attend an outing as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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