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AUGUST NATIONAL CELEBRATION DAYS AUGUST 17 2024

August 18, 1920 – 19th amendment ratified

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AUGUST 17TH HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES:
National Black Cat Appreciation Day
National Thrift Shop Day
National I Love My Feet Day!
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Balloon Airmail Day
National #2 Pencil Day
National Meaning Of “Is” Day
National Nonprofit Day
National Vanilla Custard Day
National Worker’s Comp Adjuster Day
Gabon’s National Day
Indonesia’s National Day
Break The Monotony Day
International Geocaching Day
International Homeless Animals’ Day
National Model Aviation Day
World Honey Bee Day
AUGUST 17TH ZODIAC SIGN: LEO
AUGUST 17TH FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS:
Austin Butler
Cinta Laura
Donnie Wahlberg
Giuliana Rancic
Gracie Gold
Helen McCrory
Jon Gruden
Lady Colin Campbell
Larry Ellison
Mae West
Marcus Garvey
Maureen O’Hara
Robert De Niro
Rudy Gay
Sean Penn
Taissa Farmiga

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List of August National Days
Month Long Celebrations and Observances in August
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[size=13]August has 31 days.
August Birthstone: Peridot, Spinel
August Colors: Light Green, Orange and Red
August Birth Flowers: Gladiolus & Poppy
The full moon in August is called the Sturgeon Moon.

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[size=16]FUN FOOD DAYS:[/size]

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[size=16]CELEBRITIES BORN IN AUGUST:[/size]

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Author: Nat Days

“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations View all posts by Nat Days

National Today * National Pet Day – April 11, 2024 U.S. *

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National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So hug your hedgehog, bond with your bunny, and cut your kitty some catnip! That critter makes you happy — and that’s not all. Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet. It turns out that not only can pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.

WHEN IS NATIONAL PET DAY 2024?

Cats, dogs, birds, and even tigers, our furry friends are celebrated on National Pet Day on April 11.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PET DAY

Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet and family lifestyle expert, founded National Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the joy pets can bring to us. But she also wanted to bring attention to the ongoing needs of many pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted. She encouraged people who want purebred dogs and cats to contact rescue organizations instead of going to a breeder. “Don’t shop! Adopt!” has become the holiday motto.
In 1973, the Humane Society of the United States estimated that 13 million cats and dogs enter shelters every year. Some were strays, some were surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, some were seized in legal actions. Today, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide. And 1.6 million cats and 1.6 million dogs find their furever homes.
Colleen’s holiday got its start in the U.S., but it soon expanded internationally. Pet lovers now mark the day in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, Guam, Scotland, and many more nations.
Celebrities have also taken up the cause. National Pet Day has been promoted by Taylor Swift, Ellen De Generes, Ricky Gervais, Cee Lo Green, Jimmy Fallon, Willy Nelson, Kevin Bacon, Seth Myers, and Carrie Underwood, among others.
And social media has helped spread the celebration and promote Colleen’s cause. When President Barack Obama was in office, he warmed political hearts on both sides of the aisle with his posted pic of Bo, one of the two Portuguese water dogs who shared the White House with him. Bo was rehomed when he couldn’t get along with an older dog owned by a family in Texas.

NATIONAL PET DAY RELATED CONTENT

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The Best Dog & Cat Cone for 2023
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FULL RANKING OF THE MOST POPULAR PETS
#1: Dog (45%)
#2: Cat (30%)
#3: Fish (9%)
#4: Bird (e.g. parakeet, cockatiel, parrot, etc.) (5%)
#5: Hamster/gerbil/mouse (2%)
#6: Horse (2%)
#7: Snake (2%)
#8: Guinea pig (1%)
#9: Lizard (e.g. iguana, chameleon, gecko, etc.) (1%)
#10: Tarantula (1%)

NATIONAL PET DAY AROUND THE WORLD

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TRADITIONS FOR NATIONAL PET DAY 2021

Furry babies are spoiled to the fullest on National Pet Day. Owners go all out to lavish their pets with the adoration and care they deserve (well, more than on any other day). Taking them out for a walk or a drive, buying their favorite treats, or getting them a new toy to play with are just some of the ways that pets are spoiled just a little extra on this day.
National Pet Day is also one of the best days for kids to convince their parents to adopt a pet, so new additions to the family, with adoptions from shelters or purchased pedigrees, are common on this day. Everyone is part of the celebration, as every other post on social media features fancy portraits or cute candids of pets.

BY THE NUMBERS

36% – the percentage by which owning a dog decreases the risk of death by heart disease.
10% – the percentage of owners allergic to their pets.
57% – of American households owned at least one pet according to Pet Ownership Statistics.
5000–7000 – the number of tigers kept as pets in the U.S.
94% – the percentage of families with an autistic child who benefited from having a pet.
44% – the percentage of people who’d rather cuddle with their pet than their partner.
200 million – the number of stray dogs in the world.
2 million – the number of animals who die in shelters every year.
9% – the percentage of healthy dogs euthanized in Canadian shelters in 2017.
90% – the percentage of pets found within a day when the owner was looking for them.
29% – the percentage of people who have to part with their pets due to residential restrictions.

NATIONAL PET DAY FAQS

What day is National Pet Day?

National Pet Day is April 11.

Is there a Pet Appreciation Day?

There are many holidays on which pets are appreciated, including National Dog Day on August 26, National Cat Day on August 8, and National Puppy Day on March 23.

Why do we also have National Dog Day and National Cat Day?

Those days are intended to honor our most popular, best-loved pets and again, to encourage adopting a dog or cat who needs a home. National Pet Day reinforces the importance of pets in our lives and reminds us that we can care for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice, fish, reptiles and other critters, too.

NATIONAL PET DAY ACTIVITIES

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Adopt a pet

And remember, you're not limited to dogs and cats. House rabbits are easily litter trained. Reptiles are quiet. Some birds will talk to you.

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Launch the next digital diva

Convince your cutie cat to pose, pounce, primp, pout, or play the piano. Post the video on the kitty's account. Pray for viral volume.

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Pamper your pooch

What does your furry friend like? A mallard tuggy toy? A nice belly rub? Get down on the floor and give that pup some love!

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5 FACTS ABOUT EGYPTIANS AND THEIR PETS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

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The Egyptians grieved their pets publicly

When a family cat died, the Egyptians shaved their eyebrows; they shaved the rest of their bodies for a dog.

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The Egyptians prized and protected cats

The penalty for killing a cat, even by accident, was death.

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The Egyptians were inconsistent with pet names

The Egyptians named their dogs, but did not commonly name their cats.

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The Egyptians kept many animals as pets

According to scholars, the Egyptians also had baboons, monkeys, fish, gazelles, birds, (especially falcons), lions, mongooses, and hippos as pets.

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The Egyptians sacrificed their country for cats

In 525 B.C., refusing to offend their goddess by fighting, the Egyptian army surrendered to the Persians, who had painted the image of the Egyptian cat deity, Bastet, on their shields.

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PET DAY

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Most of us have a pet

In the U.S., 67% of households have a pet. We spend approximately $75 billion a year on pet care and products.

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Pets are part of the family

A 2016 Harris poll showed that 95% of pet owners say their pets are part of the family. That's an increase of seven points from 2007.

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Pets are fun

Only a pet will chase a ball for you, pounce on a laser point, or nibble carrots from your hand. Enjoy watching your hamster stuff its cheeks, your guinea pig chew up a TP tube, or your ferret frolic in its hammock. Your guinea pig will probably pee in your lap — but it's so cute!

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National Today * April Fools' Day – April 1, 2024 U.S. *

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April Fools’ Day on April 1 is a day where many of us unleash our most creative sides, all in a hilarious – sometimes over the top – attempt at bamboozling those around us.
Why do we do this, and where did it start? Well there surprisingly isn’t a concrete conclusion by historians. We’ll explore the possibilities below, but nevertheless, every spring we all put on our pranking caps to plan out the most devious and diabolical, yet safe and playful pranks we can think of, making this 24 hours possibly the most fun, exciting, and anxiety-filled day of the year!

WHEN IS APRIL FOOLS' DAY 2024?

April Fools’ Day is celebrated every year on April 1. The day is all about being neutral and serious about everything, and… HA! APRIL FOOLS!

HISTORY OF APRIL FOOLS' DAY

Today, pranking on April Fools’ Day has transcended the confinements of the first day of April to become a year-round internet phenomenon. Thousands of videos on the most popular internet sites emerge everyday, pushing the pranking limit to sometimes dangerous territories. We do NOT condone this and below we’ll illustrate how to allow this holiday to remain true to what it was meant to be – safe, and well, hilarious!
There’s no consensus on how it all began, but a popular theory is that while nowadays, January 1 is when we start the new year, this wasn’t the case before 1592. We used a calendar called the Julian calendar – created by Julius Caesar in 45 BC – which saw every new year begin on April 1! Crazy, we know.
Pope Gregory the 8th created a new method for keeping track of days, which was the start of the calendar we all know and love – the Gregorian calendar. When he moved the date of New Year’s Eve it obviously took some time for everyone to catch on to it. Those who were a bit behind the times still celebrated on April 1, and were considered fools for doing so.
One lesser known, often argued explanation for our beloved prank day is buried in a 1392 book called “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer. One line in this publication simply references “March 32”, and the debate to its meaning was born. Without much context and being dated so far back, the interpretation remains a mystery. Some believe it to be a joke, dawning this annual tradition, while some say it’s none other than a misprint.
Whether we have Gregory the 8th or Geoffrey Chaucer to thank for April Fools’ Day, it has existed for centuries and will continue to cause a flurry of creativity and excitement in the first few weeks of spring.

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Additional Findings

FULL RANKING OF PRANKS AMERICANS PLAN TO PLAY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
#1: Mind game prank (e.g. gradually moving someone’s desk until it’s far from its original spot) (17%)
#2: Scare tactics (e.g. rubber snake in a chair) (17%)
#3: Lying prank (e.g. saying you’re pregnant (17%)
#4: Prank phone call (13%)
#5: Food-related prank (e.g. toothpaste in an Oreo)
#6: Make it inaccessible prank (e.g. fridge taped up, phone in Jello) (11%)
#7: Elaborate, well-thought-out prank that I film on camera and post to YouTube (7%)
#8: Toilet-related prank (e.g. fake poop in coffee cup) (6%)

FULL RANKING OF PEOPLE AMERICANS PLAN TO PRANK ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
#1: Spouse/significant other (20%)
#2: Friend (20%)
#3: My kid(s) (15%)
#4: Co-worker (12%)
#5: Mom (9%)
#6: Boss (5%)
#7: Dad (5%)
#8: Neighbor (5%)
#9: Roommate (4%)
#10: Pet (3%)
#11: Teacher (2%)
#12: Enemy (2%)

FULL RANKING OF MOST POPULAR REACTIONS TO PRANKING
#1: Smile and say, “That was a good one” (45%)
#2: Prank them back (31%)
#3: Get mad but get over it (10%)
#4: No reaction (poker face) (7%)
#5: Quietly fume (5%)
#6: Terminate friendship and never talk to that person again (2%)

APRIL FOOLS' DAY AROUND THE WORLD

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TRADITIONS OF THE DAY

April Fools’ Day traditions are all about practical jokes, playing pranks, and having fun. It can be minor like a verbal joke, or something that you have been plotting for the past few months. Either way, usually the gag ends with the yelling of “April Fools’!” to signify the end of the prank.
In modern times, prank videos have become a category of their own on video hosting platforms. So, naturally, April Fools’ Day pranks have become quite elaborate in recent years. Small businesses, large corporations, and TV networks have also started to participate in this annual tradition, advertising and promoting fictitious claims to fool their audiences. The mild-mannered trickster always has the classic switching-of-sugar-with-salt gag up their sleeve.

APRIL FOOLS' DAY FAQS

What is the most common prank on April Fools' Day?

From the combination of life experience and extensive research on this holiday, we find the most common pranks involve safe food swaps and the classic “tying someone’s shoes together” gag.

Is April Fools' Day celebrated world-wide?

Yes, it is celebrated across the globe! Although the names, goals, and rules for the day vary from country to country.

What if I don’t want to participate on April 1?

April Fools’ is a fairly harmless day that is meant to add fun and excitement. If you do not wish to partake, we recommend an inner-circle email or text to those around you in the weeks leading up. Just know that it’s a bad look to prank after asking not to be pranked!

APRIL FOOLS' DAY ACTIVITIES

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Plan ahead

Start early! Some YouTubers and internet stars have dedicated entire careers to pranking, so your inspiration can begin here. Some ideas get extreme, so be sure to choose ones that are safe but will still garner a great response!

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Practice your straight face

Play it cool! You may not be a world-class poker player, but nothing ruins a good prank more than uncontrollably chuckling as you encourage a colleague to sit down at their desk after lunch. If they still don’t suspect that whoopee cushion, they really are an April Fool!

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Give them a not-so-sweet surprise

Sour their sweets! This April Fools' staple never gets old. Swapping out some sugar for salt will have them questioning their choice for that second afternoon coffee.

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5 FACTS ABOUT APRIL FOOLS' DAY AROUND THE WORLD

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“Lie Day” for the Portuguese

In Brazil, this day is referred to as “Lie Day” or Dia da Mentira.

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France’s “Fools”

In France and some of the UK, they pin a paper fish to their prankee’s backs.

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Scotland’s “Suckers”

The Scottish prank their friends by pinning a tail on them or a “kick me” sign.

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Ancient Foolers

Some ancient European’s celebrated by trading status, age or gender roles for the day.

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Fooled by the bell

Taco Bell had residents of Philadelphia fooled when it playfully announced its acquisition and rebrand of the Liberty Bell.

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WHY WE LOVE APRIL FOOLS' DAY

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It’s an excuse to act a fool

It’s not every day you can play tricks on those around you and have a national excuse to get away with it! April Fools' Day is a chance for some – hopefully harmless – fun, and a great opportunity to show your creative side while getting a few laughs at the same time.

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It gives us something to do in that no-man’s land between winter and spring

With spring sprung just a few weeks before, the weather is warming up and all that vitamin D can jumpstart your creativity in time for prank day. Go find a patio with some friends, and – responsibly – plot your targets!

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Groups can get in on the fun

More minds are better than one! Gather up a team at the office, or choose sides at home. Your pranks will be more creative with more people working towards it. Just, remember that this leaves more people to keep the secret and not get busted!

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National Today * Ides of March – March 15, 2024 *

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Beware the Ides of March, or at least, be aware of when “the Ides” even takes place (March 15). The word “Ides” is derived from the Latin word “idus,” which refers to the middle day of any month in the ancient Roman calendar. The Ides are specifically the fifteenth day of the months of March, May, July, or October, and the thirteenth day of the remaining months. The Ides were the designated days for settling debt each month in the Roman empire and generally included the seven days preceding the Ides for this purpose. No doubt debtors who could not pay their debts considered the Ides to be unlucky days as they were typically thrown into prison or forced into slavery.

WHEN IS IDES OF MARCH 2024?

As the word ‘ides’ refers to the middle of the month, the Ides of March is on March 15. Contrary to popular superstitious belief surrounding its origins, Ides simply marks the first day of the full moon in every month.

HISTORY OF IDES OF MARCH

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The unlucky pall over the Ides of March has a more portentous tie to ancient Rome. Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was famously unlucky on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. when he was assassinated by his senators, fearing their ruler was becoming a dictator.
Movies often distort historical events to make them more entertaining for the sake of drawing bigger audiences and better reviews. The same was true when English playwright William Shakespeare wrote his famous tragedy “Julius Caesar.”
Much of what we commonly believe to be true about the demise of the unlucky emperor on that fateful Ides of March is based more on Shakespeare’s play than historical evidence, according to author Barry Strauss. His book “The Death of Caesar” dismantles the half-truths about the ruler’s tragic end on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. Here are three myths he calls out about the Ides of March killing of Emperor Julius Caesar:
Myth #1:
Julius Caesar was admonished to “Beware the Ides of March” by an unknown Soothsayer.
False: The omen was actually “Beware the next 30 days” and was prophesied on February 15, 44 B.C. by an Etruscan Soothsayer named Spurinna.
Myth #2:
Brutus was Caesar’s best friend and led the assassination plot.
False: There were in fact three conspirators: Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus. Decimus was known to be most trusted by Caesar and is considered to have been the leader of the murder conspiracy.
Myth #3:
Caesar nobly uttered “Et tu, Brute” (you too, Brutus) with his dying breath.
False: Caesar singling out Brutus as he lay dying was an invention of the Renaissance movement. The emperor was a trained soldier who fought for his life, tried to escape the ambush, and never uttered these words.

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IDES OF MARCH AROUND THE WORLD

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William Shakespeare may have penned ‘Beware The Ides Of March,’ but here are some holidays that are celebrated just fine around the world on this day!
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TRADITIONS OF THE DAY

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Historically, this day was originally the date on which Romans settled their debts. Other ancient traditions on this day included the slaughter of a sheep, the ‘Ides sheep’, by Jupiter’s high priest; the feats of Anna Perenna, the goddess of the year, to celebrate the first full moon of the year with drinking, picnics, and lively festivities; and in the ‘holy week’ of festivals during the Imperial Period, which celebrated the goddess Cybele and the god Attis.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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15 – the date on which the Ides fall in the months of March, May, July, and October.
2003 – the year in which actress Thora Hird died on the Ides of March.
1970 – the year the song ‘Vehicle’ was released by rock band The Ides Of March.
2001 – the year the movie “The Ides Of March” was released.
60 – the number of senators present at the time of Caesar’s assassination.
23 – the number of stab wounds on Julius Caesar.
1971 – the year in which the “Ed Sullivan Show” was cancelled on Ides Of March.

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IDES OF MARCH FAQS

When is the Ides of March?

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Is the Ides of March an unlucky day?

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Who is credited with saying “Beware the Ides of March?”

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HOW TO OBSERVE IDES OF MARCH

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Repay a debt

In honor of the ancient Roman tradition of paying debts on the Ides of March or of any month, repay a debt. You’ll get some feel-good mo-jo in return from the friend who loaned you money that you somehow have managed to not yet repay.

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Plan A Roman Holiday

Turn the Ides of March into a living history lesson. Plan a trip to Italy to explore ancient Roman ruins of the city where Julius Caesar once ruled as the Emperor of the Roman empire and perished at the hands of his trusted advisors.

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Toga Party!

When it comes down to it, the Ides of March was basically a huge argument about politics. Is there any political issue that you feel extremely passionate about? Contact your local government official or start an email-sending campaign with your friends. In honor of Julius Caesar, you should exercise your right to participate in politics.

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5 REASONS WE DON’T MIND THE IDES OF MARCH

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Freedom to be moody

Any day with such a dark cloud looming over it gives us good enough reason to be moody. It is only one day out of a year filled with plenty of reasons to be happy and celebrate. So go ahead, let loose and cop an attitude today if that’s what you want to do.

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If you didn’t read it in high school, be thankful

If you somehow managed to avoid reading this depressing classic English Lit 101 tragedy you should be thankful too. It definitely puts a downer on your friendship groups as you learn a new life motto — trust no one.

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Nobody likes debt

Settle all yours today!

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It's when the rainiest day ever occurred

March 15, 1952 saw the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in a 24 hour period: 73.62 inches over the Indian Ocean island of La Réunion.

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It's when "The Ed Sullivan Show" got cancelled

Perhaps the most tragic entry on our list: "The Ed Sullivan Show's" cancellation was announced on March 15, 1971, ending a 23-year-long reign.

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WHY IDES OF MARCH IS IMPORTANT

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It’s an amazing piece of history

There are two sides to every story, and Julius Caesar’s assassination is a prime example. According to Brutus and his fellow senators, Caesar was going to become a dictator and they had to protect the republic. In their heads, they believed they were right. However, we’re sure if Caesar could have defended himself, he would say that he was never going to become a dictator and was killed for no reason. Who’s right? That’s up to you to decide; we’ll never get a definitive answer!

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It inspired a scene in "Mean Girls"...

We’re sure you’ve seen Tina Fey’s classic movie. If not, drop everything you’re doing and watch it right now. Without the Ides of March, we would have never gotten to enjoy one of the funniest scenes in the movie. Gretchen passionately defends Brutus’ murder of Caesar, saying that maybe Brutus just wanted to share a little bit of the power. You go, Glen Coco.

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...and a Shakespeare play

More importantly (sorry Tina, we love you), the Ides of March helped inspire a beautiful Shakespeare play, "Julius Caesar." It commemorates Caesar’s life and does a great job trying to show both Caesar and Brutus’ side of the argument. Caesar’s life may have ended early, but he gets to live on forever in literature.

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National Today * National Barbie Day – March 9, 2024 *

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Throw on some Aqua — March 9 is National Barbie Day! In 1959, an 11-inch tall bombshell made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Designed by Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel Inc., Barbie was created to allow girls to imagine what their lives could be like in the future. She’s had a slew of careers, from a registered nurse to an astronaut. And she’s done it all with a companion. Barbie was a single lady for all of 2 years. But in 1961, overwhelming demand caused Handler to release a boyfriend for her — Ken. (Verdict’s out if he’s ever going to put a ring on it.) On National Barbie Day, we celebrate all things Barbie.

WHEN IS NATIONAL BARBIE DAY 2024?

The iconic Barbie doll and her friends are celebrated on National Barbie Day on March 9.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL BARBIE DAY

Barbie is simply iconic. There is nothing that comes close to the spectrum of emotions that are conjured by the doll, and how she is perceived uniquely by every individual who has ever played or owned a Barbie doll.
Barbie was inspired by Lilli, a German doll, which had misogynistic attributes and had a more “adult” appeal. From this idea, the co-founder of Mattel toy company Ruth Handler became inspired to create a doll that was a grown woman. In 1956, while on vacation with her family, Handler first came across the Lilli doll and noticed how enamored her 15-year-old daughter Barbara was. Before the creation of Barbie, most dolls were either babies or children. Handler’s vision was to create a doll that had a grown female’s anatomy. Over the next couple of years, Handler worked to design a wholesome, American doll. Named after her daughter Barbara, Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in 1959. Crowds of people instantly fell in love with the doll.
The first Barbie doll was available in one body type. More than 60 years since its introduction to the public, Barbie has been a role model and friend to children and adults throughout. Reimagined in many ways and challenging societal norms, Barbie has truly been an integral part of the change, especially for girls.
Toy company Mattel has made changes to the anatomy of the doll over the years to counter critics and their claims that Barbie is misogynistic. In 1963, Midge was created as Barbie’s best friend, followed by Teresa, Ken, and Christie, to dispel these claims and broaden Barbie’s appeal as a family-friendly doll.

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WHEN DID YOU STOP PLAYING WITH BARBIES?
Before age 5 (6%)
Between ages 5 and 10 (37%)
Between ages 10 and 12 (39%)
After age 12 (18%)

FULL RANKING OF BARBIES WE WISH EXISTED
#1: Plus-sized Barbie (22%)
#2: Tattooed Barbie (18%)
#3: G.I. Jane Barbie (14%)
#4: Little person Barbie (11%)
#5: Body builder Barbie (7%)
#6: LGBTQ Barbie or Ken (6%)
#7: Transgender Barbie (5%)
#8: Kim Kardashian Barbie (3%)

TRADITIONS

To many, Barbie herself is a tradition. Generations have grown up playing with Barbie. Barbie has been a best friend to many, and a role model to girls around the world, encouraging them to dream big and be unstoppable. Families and friends have bonded over the doll, and passed on favorites from one generation to the next.
Barbie lovers discuss their favorite dolls online, bring out their collections, share them with kids, and watch the iconic Barbie movies.

BY THE NUMBERS

1959 – the year Barbie was created.
1961 – the year Ken joined Barbie.
$3 – the price of the first Barbie doll.
219 – the color code for Barbie’s signature color, Barbie Pink.
11.5 inches – the height of Barbie.
200 – the number of careers Barbie has had over the years.
1965 – the year when Barbie traveled into space, four years before the actual moon landing.
6 – the minimum age for playing Barbie dolls.
1997 – the year when the hit song, “Barbie Girl,” by Aqua topped the charts.
100 – the number of Barbie dolls sold every minute.

NATIONAL BARBIE DAY FAQS

What is Barbie's real name?

Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

Why is National Barbie Day celebrated?

National Barbie Day celebrates the number one doll of all time, Barbie. Her contribution to playtime and causes over time is celebrated by collectors around the world.

What day is National Barbie day?

March 9 is National Barbie Day

NATIONAL BARBIE DAY ACTIVITIES

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Play Barbie, of course

Create some memories and play Barbie with your children or relatives! We won’t judge you if you get a little distracted and start playing with Barbie yourself.

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Buy your Barbie new clothes

Take your Barbie on a shopping spree. You can view a full lineup on the Mattel website or support independent artists by shopping on Amazon. Either way, your Barbie is heading to style city.

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Blast some Aqua

You have our full permission to blast Aqua’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” (as if you even needed a reason). Life in plastic — it’s fantastic!

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She is named after the creator’s daughter.

Barbie is named after the Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken is named after their son, Kenneth.

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Ken is younger

Ken is two years younger than Barbie.

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Engineering at its best

Barbie was co-designed by a missile engineer.

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Barbie’s location

Barbie is from Wisconsin, not Malibu.

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Barbie didn’t smile

Barbie started smiling 12 years after her debut.

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL BARBIE DAY

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Barbie helps girls dream big

Since her creation, Barbie has had more than 150 careers. She’s been an astronaut, a CEO and she’s even run for president! Barbie acts as a role model and inspires young girls to pursue these same careers.

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Barbie is family-oriented

Barbie’s fun for the whole family! Ruth Handler created Barbie as a toy for her daughter — and even named it after her. Fun fact: Ken is named after Handler’s son.

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Barbie is a trend-setter

Mattel was the first company to broadcast commercials to children, propelling the Barbie toy to success and opening a new advertising frontier. They started advertising on the Mickey Mouse Club, which greatly increased their Barbie sales. As every parent knows, kids will bug you about what they want until they get it!

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National Today * International Women's Day – March 8, 2024 *

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International Women’s Day (March

is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. We all know the world couldn’t run without women (we mean, just listen to Beyoncé). This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Organizations large and small come together to show women just how valuable they are in today’s society. Also make sure to help women around you find resources on scholarships available for women from around the world to help them spread their wings and fly higher.

WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024?

International Women’s Day is on March 8. The achievements of women and how far they have come in the fight for their rights within the political, cultural, and social spheres are celebrated.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Susan B. Anthony was a political activist and an advocate of women’s rights. After the Civil War, she fought for the 14th Amendment that was meant to grant all naturalized and native-born Americans citizenship in the hope that it would include suffrage rights. Although the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, it still didn’t secure their vote. In 1869, the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) was founded by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to continue the fight for women’s rights.
In the early 1900s, women were experiencing pay inequality, a lack of voting rights, and they were being overworked. In response to all of this, 15,000 women marched through New York City in 1908 to demand their rights. In 1909, the first National Women’s Day was observed in accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. This was celebrated on the last Sunday of February until 1913.
An International Women’s Conference was organized in August 1910 by Clara Zetkin, a German suffragist and leader in the Women’s Office. Zetkin proposed a special Women’s Day to be organized annually and International Women’s Day was honored the following year in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, with more than one million attending the rallies. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified and white women were granted the right to vote in the U.S.
The liberation movement took place in the 1960s and the effort led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act, allowing all women the right to vote. When the internet became more commonplace, feminism and the fight against gender inequality experienced a resurgence. Now we celebrate International Women’s Day each year as we push continuously with the hope of creating a completely equal society.

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Additional Findings

2017 — THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING AMERICAN WOMEN
#1: Unequal pay (23%)
#2: The ability to balance a career and children (22%)
#3: Sexual violence (15%)
#4: Sexual objectification (15%)
#5: Reproductive rights (11%)
#6: Underrepresentation in politics (7%)
#7: Underrepresentation in business leadership (6%)
2018 — THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING AMERICAN WOMEN
#1: Sexual violence (38%)
#2: Sexual objectification (35%)
#3: Unequal pay (34%)
#4: The ability to balance a career and children (32%)
#5: Underrepresentation in business leadership (20%)
#6: Reproductive rights (19%)
#7: Underrepresentation in politics (16%)
2018 — PROSECUTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT CRIMINALS
America should prosecute sexual assault and harassment criminals…
#1: More often (58%)
#2: The same amount (20%)
#3: The same amount, but reach more guilt verdicts (14%)
#4: Less often (7%)
2018 — THE BEST WAY TO STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT
#1: A stricter legal system (43%)
#2: Prosecuting more criminals (43%)
#3: Better education (42%)
#4: Eliminating rape culture in media (35%)
#5: Workplace equality (29%)

TRADITIONS OF THE DAY

As women come together to celebrate the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights on International Women’s Day, they receive ample support from men who give them flowers or other gifts. This tradition extends to educational institutes and workplaces as well. Inspiring female leaders and women with success stories in different areas of life are put in the spotlight to encourage and influence other women all over the world.
In Spain and Turkey, political activities and protests take place on this day. The aim is to motivate change in policymaking. In China, women are often allowed a half-day off from work and receive special treatment in general at work and home.

BY THE NUMBERS

163.2 million – the number of females in the United States as of July 2015.

24% – the percentage of women in the U.S. Senate.
29% – the percentage of women in state legislative seats.
0% – the percentage of women as presidents of the United States.
40 billion – the number of hours spent by women in sub-Saharan Africa collecting water.
⅔ – of the world’s 796 million illiterate people are women.
1 in 3 – women around the world experience violence.
2.7 billion – the number of women who don’t have the same work opportunities as men.
82 million – the number of women worldwide who don’t have any legal protections against workplace discrimination.
650 million – the number of women who are married before the age of 18 across the world.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FAQS

Is International Women’s Day an official holiday?

International Women’s Day is an official holiday in dozens of countries.

Is International Women’s Day always on daylight savings time?

March 8 is daylight savings time in various northern hemisphere territories, so it aligns with International Women’s Day for them.

Do women live longer than men?

Women generally live longer than men by six to eight years due to biological and behavioral advantages.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ACTIVITIES

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Get involved

There's an International Women’s Day event in nearly every major city and you can pick and choose what attracts you most. There are concerts where you can listen to live music, art exhibitions where talented creators display their work, and networking summits where you can hear guest speakers discuss women’s rights.

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Do like they do in the rest of the world

Send a bouquet, thank you card, or some small gift to your mother, sister, or co-worker. It’s guaranteed to brighten their day, give you a boost in their eyes, and help commemorate a wonderful day.

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Learn more about a woman you admire

We all have our favorite musicians, actresses, and historical figures, but have you taken the time to truly know their story? Do some digging and learn about what their life was like. Chances are they’ve been through their fair share of trials and tribulations, and you’ll be inspired by their perseverance.

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Recognized by the U.N.

In 1975, the United Nations officially adopted International Women's Day.

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A day for mothers

Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, and Uzbekistan celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother's Day together.

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Theme change

Each year International Women's Day has a theme and for 2020 it was "An equal world is an enabled world."

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Wage gap

In 2015, the U.N. reported that women still earn an average of 24% less than men do worldwide. Another study reveals that women get to save less than men with a 68 cents to a dollar ratio, for retirement.

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Women are in session

In Algeria, women make up 70% of the country's lawyers and 60% of its judges.

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WHY WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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It’s international and inter-organizational

No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women’s network, or media hub is solely responsible for International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was established and has been celebrated for a long time! As Gloria Steinem says, “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” We agree! The day is all about intersectionality, whether that's the organizations that support International Women’s Day or the type of women the day celebrates.

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It’s a global holiday

International Women’s Day is an official holiday in many countries including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. The tradition sees men honoring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, and more with flowers and small gifts. There might be cultural differences between countries, but the appreciation of women and their accomplishments transcends all boundaries.

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It raises awareness around the world

It may seem that we have progressed very far by now. Although some progress has been made, yes, a recent study of 145 nations showed that there's still a gender gap. Iceland has come closest to equality in economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment, and that's definitely a start. But in other places like Yemen, women are only considered half a witness in court cases. They're even forbidden to leave the house without their husband’s permission. IWF was created to strive toward a standard of gender equality for all countries. Because, as we all know, raising awareness about women’s plight around the world helps elevate all women.

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National Today * National Day of Unplugging – March 1, 2024 *

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Do you have multiple cell phones? Constantly Snapchatting every move and find it hard to get through a meaningful conversation without adding to your story? We increasingly miss out on the valuable moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our faces buried in our iPhones, documenting our every move through social media and shielding ourselves from the outside world, where real connections happen. If you notice these mannerisms in yourself – or your friends & family, it may be worth committing to the Global Day of Unplugging. It is a 24 hour period – running from sundown to sundown which starts on March 1. Take this day to carve out precious time to unplug, relax, reflect, be active, visit the outdoors, and connect with loved ones.

NATIONAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING MEDIA COVERAGE

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FULL RANKING: WHEN DO YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME CHECKING YOUR PHONE?
#1: When I wake up (32%)
#2: When I’m in bed going to sleep (26%)
#3: On work breaks (20%)
#4: In the bathroom (10%)
#5: On my morning commute (4%)
#6: While hanging out with friends (4%)
#7: While walking (4%)

IN OTHER WORDS…
For 58% of Americans, bed is the most popular time to check their phone.

WHICH DEVICE DO YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME ON?
#1: Smartphone (76%)
#2: Computer (17%)
#3: Tablet (7%)

MEN CARE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN WOMEN ABOUT THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE
5% of women say they closely monitor how many “likes” they get on social media, compared to 7% of men who say the same.

NATIONAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING ACTIVITIES

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Put Your Phone in a Box for 24 Hours

That's right. Challenge yourself to leave your phone unattended for a full 24 hours. See how much you're able to focus on being present, and in the moment of things without constant notifications distracting you.

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Throw a Dance Party

Dancing not only increases your endorphins, which boosts your mood, but it’s also a great form of cardiovascular exercise. Salsa it out, do the twist, or bust a move. You’ll be astonished at how much more energy you have after a few groove sessions.

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Volunteer to Help Others

Volunteering is not only good for the community, it’s good for your well-being too. Selfless acts of kindness have been linked to a longer life and reduced stress in humans. Boost your happiness levels today while unplugging!

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING

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Powering-down removes unhealthy feelings of jealousy due to social media.

Research shows that 1 in 3 people feel worse after visiting social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, and overall more dissatisfied with their lives. To be honest, not every interaction with social media is a negative one. But typically, our own experience validates their research. Powering-down for a healthy period of time provides ample time to recalibrate oneself and refocus appreciation and gratitude for the lives we have been given, by living life presently.

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Unplugging combats the phenomenon of FOMO

FOMO – a.k.a. the fear of missing out.has been recognized as a recently emerging psychological disorder brought on by tech advances. Our social media streams are ever-populated with everything happening all around us. Within this constant stream of notifications, our fear of missing out continues to grow. Turning off social media and finding contentment in our present space is a healthy alternative.

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Life – at its best, is happening right in front of you

Every day is different from the last. These experiences rarely repeat themselves. Daily conversations are unfiltered and authentic. But if we are too busy with our noses buried in the latest Snapchat story feed, or constantly checking what’s trending on Twitter, we’re gonna miss all of it.

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National Today * National Chili Day – February 22, 2024 *

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On February 22, we celebrate National Chili Day — a moment to pay homage to the legendary dish that brings people together, and can tear them apart. Chili is the ultimate people-pleaser, but it’s also the ultimate cook-off dish. Family recipes are guarded like crown jewels, and secret ingredients are never spoken of above a whisper. And the debates about what makes true chili — beans or no beans? —are fierce! But these are all part of what makes chili such an experience. When chili is being served — perhaps with some chopped onions and shredded cheese on top — everyone comes to the table.

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FULL RANKING OF THE MOST POPULAR CHILI ACCOMPANIMENTS #1: Cheese (31%) #2: Crackers (15%) #3: Cornbread (15%) #4: Sour cream (12%) #5: Tortilla chips (9%) #6: Diced onions (5%) #7: Hot sauce (4%) #8: Avocado (3%) #9: Salsa (3%) #10: Black olives (1%) #11: Cilantro (1%) FULL RANKING OF THE MOST POPULAR WAYS TO EAT CHILI #1: In a bowl (52%) #2: On a hot dog (12%) #3: In a Frito chili pie (9%) #4: On top of fries (8%) #5: Over rice (6%) #6: On a baked potato (4%) #7: On garlic bread (3%) #8: Over spaghetti (2%) #9: With mac & cheese (2%) #10: On a sloppy joe (2%)

NATIONAL CHILI DAY ACTIVITIES

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Cook up your favorite chili

Maybe your go-to recipe is in your head, or maybe it’s earmarked in your favorite cookbook. Maybe you need to call your mom and have her give your step-by-step instructions. However the chili gets on the stove, get it there, and then enjoy a piping hot bowl of the good stuff.

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Host a chili cook-off

Everyone, and we mean everyone, has a chili recipe. So invite everyone over and have a chili throw down. Competition will be fierce, but so will your appetites.

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Go on chili tour

We mean it when we say that everyone has a chili recipe — that includes the chefs at your favorite restaurants. Find out which spots in your town have chili on the menu, and do your own version of a progressive dinner to find your favorite. Then next year on National Chili Day, you’ll know where to head.

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL CHILI DAY

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It's hearty

Some soups are barely an appetizer, but chili is a meal unto itself. A big bowl of steaming chili can warm you up and satisfy you like few other foods can. It sticks to your bones and keeps you full.

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Everyone has an opinion

Secret chili recipes are the stuff of legend — and of deliciousness. The variety in the dish is mind-boggling, and means you’ll never get sick of showing up at a friend’s house and hearing that chili being served. And chili has sprung one of the fiercest food debates there is: do beans belong in chili?

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It brings people together

Chili is the ultimate comfort food. You start feeling good the minute you open the door, its spicy aroma wafting through the air. Hold a steaming bowl of the stuff in your hands and you’re on your way to perfect culinary experience. No one misses chili night. It’s informal, cozy, and a time for people to be together.

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National Today National Love Your Pet Day – February 20, 2024

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On February 20, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the animal kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviors is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals as pets. According to Wisevoter’s Pet Ownership Statistics, in 2019 about 57% of American households owned at least one pet. It only makes sense to commemorate something that’s so important to so many people, so on February 20, we celebrate our pets with National Love Your Pet Day!

WHEN IS NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY 2024?

National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated on February 20. Whether cats, dogs, birds, or even tigers, our furry friends are showered with love and affection on this day!

HISTORY OF NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY

Pets have been a part of human life for thousands of years. Ever since we’ve made our first steps into civilization, animals have been right there alongside us. And look at those faces! Who could blame us?
Nobody really knows exactly what animal the very first pet was. But, one animal, the wolf, lived alongside early humans for centuries. Even as far back as 12,000 years ago, dogs and cats were buried in their human counterparts’ graves. It seems that even early humans had a deep attachment to their furry friends.
Meanwhile, European royalty began keeping toy dog breeds in the 1600s. And in modern day Spain, pet bird markets were popular among all classes in southern cities such as Seville well into the 1960s.
Most recently, groups such as the American Kennel Club have only increased our love for our pets. With events such as the annual Westminster Dog Show, humankind has only grown its affection for our non-human friends. Pets are ingrained into our own species, and National Love Your Pet Day gives us a reason to celebrate them!

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY - SURVEY RESULTS

Data insights generated by a top Pet Marketing Agency:
FULL RANKING OF THE MOST POPULAR PETS IN AMERICA
#1: Dog (40%)
#2: Cat (25%)
#3: Fish (8%)
#4: Bird (e.g. parakeet, cockatiel, parrot, etc.) (4%)
#5: Hamster/gerbil/mouse (2%)
#6: Snake (2%)
#7: Horse (2%)
#8: Guinea pig (1%)
#9: Lizard (e.g. iguana, chameleon, gecko, etc.) (1%)
#10: Tarantula (1%)
HOW DO YOU SHOW AFFECTION TO YOUR PET?
#1: I play with my pet (15%)
#2: I give my pet treats and gifts (13%)
#3: I cuddle with my pet (12%)
#4: I tell my pet, “I love you” (10%)
#5: I hang out with my pet (e.g. watch TV, read books, etc.) (10%)
#6: I let my pet sleep in my bed with me (9%)
#7: I carry on conversations with my pet (9%)
#8: I kiss my pet (9%)
#9: I go places with my pet (e.g. the beach, on road trips, etc.) (5%)
#10: I dress my pet up in costume (2%)
WHICH PET-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU FIND ATTRACTIVE IN YOUR DREAM GIRL OR GUY?
#1: Someone who treats their pet like a family member (22%)
#2: Someone who expresses outward affection to animals (19%)
#3: Someone who is a pet parent (12%)
#4: Someone who greets other people’s pets at the park (9%)
#5: Someone who lets their pet sleep in their bed with them (9%)
#6: Someone who purchases gifts for their pet (7%)
#7: Someone who talks to their pet in a special voice (6%)
#8: Someone who modifies their schedule to spend time with their pet (5%)
CATS ARE MORE POPULAR AMONG WOMEN THAN MEN
26% of women have a pet cat, compared to 22% of men.

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NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY FAQS

Is National Love Your Pet Day a nationally recognized holiday?

The banks probably won’t close, but that doesn’t stop you from giving your animals some extra ear scratches, squeaky toys, or special treats.

Who can celebrate National Love Your Pet Day?

The beauty of the holiday is that anybody can celebrate, regardless of whether their animal has fur, scales, or wings. Even if you don’t have a pet of your own, anybody can donate extra tennis balls to the dog park or give their friend’s cat an extra long ear rub.

What are the benefits to celebrating National Love Your Pet Day?

There’s no doubt that it will grow and improve the relationship between you and your furry friend. Spending time with them in any capacity can create a lifelong bond.

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY ACTIVITIES

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Show your pet something new

Just like us, our pets love seeing new places! Has your dog ever been to the beach? If not, consider taking a road trip to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day. Change up the location of your fish’s bowl, take your guinea pig on a tour of the house, or take your chameleon on a field trip to the porch to feel the breeze on his face.

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Spoil them

Let’s face it: spoiling our pets is a lot of fun. So do it! Birthdays might only come once a year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have more special days with your pets. Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day by bringing home a new treat or toy, whipping up a beloved meal, or simply spend some extra quality time with your pet (we suggest pet-themed movies as an especially nice activity).

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Adopt a pet

The ultimate way to celebrate Love Your Pet Day is to get a pet of your own to love! If it’s within your means, consider adopting a pet in need of a home. Explore local organizations that rescue and re-home animals in your area. It’ll change your life in ways you never expected.

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Dogs have over 100 million facial expressions!

With ears and eyebrows like that, it’s no wonder they’re so easy to love.

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You can change a life by adopting.

If you’re looking to celebrate but don’t have a pet of your own, check in with the ASPCA — where 2.7 million animals are adopted every year.

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A Pack of Cats is different than a pack of kittens

A pack of kittens is called a kindle, while a pack of adult cats is called a chowder.

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Plan a furry friend party!

Since more than 80 million US households have dogs, with 42% of those households having more than one, you’ll have no trouble making a guest list.

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Parrots need love, too.

As the 4th most popular pet and with vocal cords louder than an ambulance, they’ll let you know if they’re not getting attention come February 20.

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY

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They're great listeners

It’s not often that we can find a companion willing to sit through all of our complaints, but our pets never get sick of hearing our grievances. They are also delighted to listen to our favorite anecdotes (like say, that time we adopted our cat) and will never roll their eyes when we repeat a favorite story.

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They make you feel good

That warm feeling you get after rolling around with your dog or that sense of peace you feel when you have a cat in your lap? It’s not just a feeling, it’s science. Spending time with animals is a great way to get a boost in feel-good hormones and has even been shown to improve blood pressure.

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They're adorable

Just like children, everyone thinks that they’ve got the most adorable pet. It’s easy to see why, though — they’re all pretty darn cute! Lizards, hermit crabs, gerbils, cats, dogs, birds — we all need someone to love, and when that someone is a living thing that needs our care, looks don’t matter, just that they love us back.

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National Today * National Pizza Day – February 9, 2024 *

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Join us on February 9 as we celebrate National Pizza Day! It’s hard to imagine that before World War II, pizza was little known outside of Italy or Italian immigrant communities. This cheesy disc went from a niche cultural meal to the star of the show anywhere it turns up! Let’s hear it for pizza!

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza — flatbreads with toppings that can be eaten for every meal — fulfilled this need. These early pizzas featured tasty toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies, and garlic. More well off Italian authors judged Naples’ innovation, often calling their eating habits disgusting.
In 1861, Italy finally unified, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend says that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil — much resembling the Italian flag. Since then, this particular choice of toppings has been dubbed the Margherita pizza.
However, even with the Queen’s love for the dish, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s. Across the sea, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities. They were coming for factory jobs, but accidentally made a culinary statement. Relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike.

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Additional Survey Findings

SOME AMERICANS TAKE THEIR PIZZA LOVE TO NEW EXTREMES
According to the survey, 3% of Americans would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend or girlfriend. The response among females was slightly higher—4% would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend, compared to 3% of males who say the same.
FULL RANKING OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE PIZZA BRANDS
#1: Pizza Hut (31%)
#2: Papa John’s (22%)
#3: Domino’s (17%)
#4: Papa Murphy’s (10%)
#5: Little Caesar’s (8%)
#6: Sbarro (3%)
#7: Cici’s Pizza (2.8%)
#8: California Pizza Kitchen (2.8%)
#9: Round Table (2.6%)
#10: Chuck E. Cheese’s (1%)
OTHER INTERESTING INSIGHTS ABOUT PIZZA
#1: Pizza ranks the #2 most popular fast food in America behind hamburgers. (43% of Americans rank pizza as their favorite.)
#2: Pizza is my favorite food. (18%)
#3: I like to have a glass of wine with my pizza. (10%)
#4: My idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day is sharing a pizza. (9%)
#5: I don’t like pizza. (2%)

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY AROUND THE WORLD

Here are some other food-related holidays celebrated throughout the world.
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NATIONAL PIZZA DAY TRADITIONS

A lot of us don’t go many days without having pizza. So on National Pizza Day, head over to your favorite pizzeria and enjoy a feast. You can get creative and host a pizza party at work or for friends, or simply buy a frozen pizza. Food marketers also love National Pizza Day which means there are a lot of great deals going around, so make sure to keep your eye out.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY STATS

350 slices
That’s how many slices of pizza are sold in the U.S. every second. Roughly 120 of those slices per second are delivered to the National Today offices.
17% are pizzerias
17% of all restaurants in the U.S. are pizzerias and more than 10% of those are located in New York City.
251.7 million pounds
This is how many pounds of pepperoni are consumed in the U.S. every year. Most of which ends up on a pizza.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY FAQS

Is there a National Pizza Day?

There is indeed! Celebrate your favorite greasy food on National Pizza Day every February 9!

What day is National Pepperoni Pizza Day?

National Pepperoni Pizza Day, the most popular variety of pizza topping, comes around annually on September 20.

What day is National Pizza Day 2020?

In 2020, National Pizza Day was celebrated on Sunday, February 9.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY ACTIVITIES

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Pizza Paar-tay!

I mean, why mess with a good thing? No matter what age you are, the words “pizza party” are guaranteed to delight and put a smile on everyone’s face.

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Dare to Pizza All the Time

Pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Yes—that is the kind of perfect world we live in today. Crack an egg on it in the morning. Toss that salad on top for lunch. And why not go for the meat-lovers’ dinner?

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Rediscover Pizza For the First Time

Chances are, you know your perfect slice down to the finest details. (Mine includes corn, pasilla chiles and feta cheese). But why not break out of the routine on National Pizza Day? We know you’ve been curious about that artichoke pesto pie at the place around the corner.

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 1:46 AM

Irish Maths Test

An Irishman wants a job, but the foreman won't hire him until he passes a little maths test.

Here is your first question, the foreman said. "Without using numbers, represent the number 9."

"Without numbers?" The Irishman says? "Dat is easy." And proceeds to draw three trees.

"What's this?" the boss asks.

"Have you ain't got no brain? Tree and tree plus tree makes 9" says the Irishman.

"Fair enough," says the boss. "Here's your second question. Use the same rules, but this time the number is 99."

The Irishman stares into space for a while, then picks up the picture that he has just drawn and makes a smudge on each tree... "Ere you go."

The boss scratches his head and says, "How on earth do you get that to represent 99?"

"Each of da trees is dirty now. So, it's dirty tree, and dirty tree, plus dirty tree. Dat makes 99."

The boss is getting worried that he's going to actually have to hire this Irishman, so he says, "All right, last question. Same rules again, but represent the number 100."

The Irishman stares into space some more, then he picks up the picture again and makes a little mark at the base of each tree and says, "Ere you go. One hundred."

The boss looks at the attempt. "You must be nuts if you think that represents a hundred!"

The Irishman leans forward and points to the marks at the base of each tree and whispers, "A little dog come along and poop by each tree. So now you got dirty tree and a turd, dirty tree and a turd, and dirty tree and a turd, which makes ONE HUNDRED!"

The Irishman is now head of the company.

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 1:52 AM

Your Yearly Dementia Test ! (only 4 questions this year)

Yep, it's that time of year again for us to take our annual senior citizen test.

Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles.
As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert.
If you don’t use it, you will lose it !!!

Here is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to your last test.
Some may think it is too easy, but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty.

Take this test to determine if you’re losing it or not.

The spaces below are so you don’t see the answers until you’ve answered.

OK, RELAX, clear your mind and begin.

#1. What do you put in a toaster ?

Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast', just give up now and go do something else.

And, try not to hurt yourself. If you said, bread, go to Question #2.

# 2. Say 'silk' ten times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink ?

Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' don't attempt the next question.

Your brain is already over-stressed and may even overheat.

Content yourself with reading more appropriate literature such as Women's Weekly or Auto World.

However, if you did say 'water', proceed to Question #3.

# 3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from ?

Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass.

If you said 'green bricks', why are you still reading this ??? PLEASE, go lie down !

But, if you said 'glass,' go on to Question #4.

# 4. Please do not use a calculator for this for it would be cheating:

You are driving a bus from New York City to Philadelphia.

In Staten Island, 17 people got on the bus.

In New Brunswick, 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.

In Windsor, 2 people get off and 4 get on.

In Trenton, 11 people get off and 16 people get on.

In Bristol, 3 people get off and 5 people get on.

And, in Camden, 6 people get off and 3 get on.

You then arrive at Philadelphia Station.

Without going back to review, how old is the bus driver ?

Answer: Oh, for crying out loud !

Don't you remember your own age?!?! It was YOU driving the bus!

If you pass this along to your friends, and hope they do better than you.

PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 3:19 AM

One out of four for me .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 3:22 AM

My better half got two .

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alosso
21,016 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 3:43 AM

Got one right,

pdb1:
#1. What do you put in a toaster ?

because we put Toastbrot in the toaster:

It is untoasted white bread, sometimes (when bigger) called American Sandwich.
"Milk" got me, "greenhouse" was lost in translation (Treibhaus here).
I knew the last one wasn't about counting the passengers but missed the "you drive" part.

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 7:17 AM

pollex - the innermost digit of a hand or foot .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Mon, Jun 6 2022 7:20 AM

Orts are the leftover snips of a thread .

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Thu, Jun 9 2022 10:52 PM

craigswan:
pollex - the innermost digit of a hand or foot .

Right .
The innermost digit of a forelimb, especially the thumb in primates.

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Thu, Jun 9 2022 10:54 PM

craigswan:
Orts are the leftover snips of a thread .

or
A scrap or remainder of food from a meal.

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:40 AM

10 players spent the entirety of the 2010s – January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2019 – in the top 100 in golf’s official world ranking. Name them..

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Five players have finished in the top 5 in all four majors in a calendar year .
Who are they?

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:42 AM

Three of Tiger Woods’ 15 major championship wins required a play-off..
Name the three players Woods beat at extra holes in a major. .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:43 AM

Which two Open venues on the current rota are the furthest apart as the crow flies?
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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:45 AM

If you started at Augusta, then travelled as the crow flies to Bethpage Black, , then travelled as the crow flies to Pebble Beach, then travelled as the crow flies to Royal Portrush, how many miles have you travelled?

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:46 AM

The following golf courses all hosted a European Tour event in 2019. In which country are they situated?
Royal Green Golf & Country Club
13th Beach Golf Links
Lahinch Golf Club
Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort
Leopard Creek Country Club .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 2:59 AM

Anyone see the ball .

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 9:10 AM

What kind of point does gainsaying make?

An agreement
A denial
An acceptance of fact
A statement of uncertainty

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 1:56 PM

To declare to be false so it could be any of the four answers .
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pmm711
5,430 Posts Sat, Jun 11 2022 9:24 PM

craigswan:

To declare to be false so it could be any of the four answers .

Yo Craig, The word was "gainsaying" NOT "gainsharing". I don't want to assume you weren't wearing your readers. :-)

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Thu, Jun 16 2022 5:26 AM

say again .

craigswan
30,519 Posts Thu, Jun 16 2022 5:32 AM

Wordle - The New York Times .
Play this every day for some brain exercise .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Thu, Jun 16 2022 5:33 AM

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Thu, Jun 16 2022 5:34 AM

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Thu, Oct 20 2022 7:57 AM

Interlocutor

noun | in-ter-LAH-kyuh-ter

What it means
Interlocutor is a formal word that means “one who takes part in dialogue or conversation.”

// It is crucial in our age of e-mail scams to verify the validity of one’s online interlocutors before sharing sensitive information.

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Thu, Oct 20 2022 7:04 PM

NEW PUZZLE

WHERE'S PAUL ?

LOL .

Of course you know this is an actual friend list .

and you all know to which Paul I am referring . I saw this and had to post it . Lol .

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Sat, Oct 22 2022 2:15 AM

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alosso
21,016 Posts Sun, Oct 23 2022 2:12 PM

pdb1:
WHERE'S PAUL ?

Easy find, but I'm not at ease with that position. Mr. S. may have questionable priorities in this environment(?)

Deleted that "friend".
Thanks for the heads-up!

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Mon, Oct 24 2022 3:19 AM

alosso:
Easy find, but I'm not at ease with that position. Mr. S. may have questionable priorities in this environment(?)

You could be right . But I accidently ran across it and saw your profile pic in that cloud of pheromones . I thought WOW . That is not something one sees everyday .

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pdb1
25,124 Posts Thu, Oct 27 2022 8:45 PM

Okay . I found some more puzzles . Some are pretty good . Here is # 1 & 2 .

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craigswan
30,519 Posts Fri, Oct 28 2022 3:51 AM

10 Notice the first letter. One + Nine + Eight = ONE Two + Eight + Nine = TEN

National Today * National Spouse Day – January 26, 2024 *

National Spouse Day
A chance to celebrate your spouse and show your better half how much you love them.

National Spouse Day is finally here! Other than Valentine’s Day, this is the only worldwide holiday that gives couples a chance to spoil each other, to take time out of their busy schedules, and to tend to their love. It’s a chance to celebrate your spouse and show your better half that they are indeed appreciated. Let’s admit, sometimes married couples need reminders to leave the hamster wheel that is everyday life. January 26 however is the remedy to all couples’ woes. Though the day is named National Spouses Day and seemingly refers to married couples only, nowadays, this day can also be linked to many people who are not married. What’s better than feeling appreciated by your soulmate? So, let’s celebrate happiness on this love filled day.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL SPOUSE DAY

The origin of National Spouse Day is unknown, but it is assumed that a married person came up with the idea. Some say it originated from the establishment of Military Spouses Day which was created in 1984, but only started becoming popular around the millennium. The day is celebrated as a national holiday on January 26 officially in the USA and UK, but many other countries celebrate it too.
The foundation of this day derives from the idea of showing thanks to your partner. Some workplaces even encourage couples to go on leave to celebrate the day and spend some quality time with their spouses.
Unlike Valentine’s day, this is a day created for giving time rather than gifts and celebrating your spouse. Due to this, couples are encouraged to spend alone time and to reflect on their journey so far. Scientific research has shown that twenty minutes of holding hands with your partner or cuddling even, can release hormones that leaves you both happier and feeling good. In turn, this relieves stress and makes you feel closer to one another.
National Spouse Day has become well known for igniting many media sources to survey couples’ behaviors and relationships and has managed to find out many interesting facts. This includes the fact that two million people get married every year in the U.S alone. Also, that 17% of them have previously been married.
Many couples have expressed feeling as though life can get too busy, and so a day like National Spouse Day is key to revitalizing relationships at the start of the new year. Others feel that your spouse should be celebrated everyday, but that an official day to commemorate your husband or wife is also seen as an honor.

NATIONAL SPOUSE DAY - SURVEY RESULTS

Data was gathered by a top Millennial Marketing Agency as they surveyed 1,035 married Americans about their spouses. Here are the full results:
TOP 10 THINGS THAT ANNOY US ABOUT OUR SPOUSES
#1: My spouse has selective listening (40%)
#2: My spouse snores (39%)
#3: My spouse can be a control freak sometimes (26%)
#4: My spouse is not as financially responsible as I am (20%)
#5: My spouse has bodily quirks (e.g. nose picking, farting, burping, etc.) (19%)
#6: My spouse doesn’t contribute enough to household chores (18%)
#7: My spouse is a slob (e.g. doesn’t wash dishes, leaves dirty clothes on floor, etc.) (17%)
#8: My spouse works too much (16%)
#9: My spouse doesn’t get along with his/her in-laws (8%)
#10: My spouse always forgets our anniversary (5%)
TOP 10 REASONS AMERICANS APPRECIATE THEIR SPOUSES
#1: My spouse is a hard worker (60%)
#2: I can be myself around my spouse (56%)
#3: My spouse makes me laugh (56%)
#4: My spouse is smart (52%)
#5: My spouse is supportive of my goals and desires (48%)
#6: My spouse is a great parent (45%)
#7: My spouse is sexy (44%)
#8: My spouse is good with money (31%)
#9: My spouse does the dishes (29%)
#10: My spouse buys me things (28%)
TOP 10 MOST SURPRISING SPOUSE INSIGHTS
#1: My spouse and I celebrate Valentine’s Day (45%)
#2: My spouse gets on my nerves sometimes (44%)
#3: My spouse and I evenly split the household chores (32%)
#4: Valentine’s Day was a way bigger deal before I got married (19%)
#5: My spouse is a slob (e.g. doesn’t wash dishes, leaves dirty clothes on floor, etc.) (17%)
#6: My spouse and I argue on a regular basis (16%)
#7: I wear the pants in the relationship with my spouse (13%)
#8: I love my spouse, but sometimes I wish I were single so I could experience dating again (10%)
#9: Between the two of us, I’m better-looking than my spouse (9%)
#10: In my marriage, I’m always the one who walks the dog (9%)
HUSBANDS THINK THEY’RE MORE HELPFUL THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE
While 44% of husbands say they evenly split the household chores with their wives, only 26% of wives say the same.

NATIONAL SPOUSE DAY FAQS

What other fun things can you do on National Spouse Day?

You can share loving quotes with your spouse by text, you can make heart shaped treats through recipes online, or try playing the Newlywed game which tests your knowledge on your spouse.

How do we share what we are up to on Nations Spouse Day social media?

You can take photos and share on Instagram or twitter with the hashtag #NationalSpouseday.

What day will National Spouse Day fall on in 2020?

This year, National Spouse Day on January 26 will land on a Sunday.

NATIONAL SPOUSE DAY ACTIVITIES

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Visit the place you first met

Revisit the location of the first place you met. It’s something about the nostalgia that can help recreate how you used to feel. There’s nothing wrong with reminding each other of your history together, and where it all began.

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Cook for your spouse

Food has a way of making anyone happy. Surprise your partner by cooking a classy meal and eat at the table if you’re a couple who doesn’t usually. Use cookbooks or YouTube to find recipes, or simply think of your spouse’s favorite meal and do your best to make it.

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Look back on your wedding day

This game is all the more fun if you're not a newlywed. You may live together, but how well do you and your spouse actually know each other? If you don't have the board game, find some Newlywed Game questions online.

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5 FACTS ABOUT SPOUSES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

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Eat, drink and be married

Research shows that year three of marriage is usually the happiest for the majority of couples.

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Marriage has a nice ring to it

300 couples get married in Las Vegas every day.

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Bride and gone to heaven

In France, it's actually legal to marry a dead person.

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Divorce of habit

100 couples are said to be getting a divorce in the U.S every hour.

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A love date relationship

There is a phobia known as ‘Gamophobia’ which is a fear of commitment.

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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL SPOUSE DAY

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It’s a reminder of your love

The reason behind this day should allow for special quality time that many couples crave. It can ignite memories of your first date, your wedding, your first vacation, and even possibly the birth of your child. All of this reminds you of why you chose your partner in the first place and why you are so compatible.

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It’s inclusive

This day is inclusive to boyfriends, girlfriends, fiancés, and newlyweds. It does not discriminate and is not just for married couples. National Spouse Day is devoted to all types of couples. Therefore, you get to celebrate your best friend or your soon to be legal partner and you can spend quality time honoring each other.

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It slows down our busy lives

In this day and age, we sometimes don’t have time to stop and show appreciation for our partner or to slow down. This day works across the board for people in differing situations. Those away from their partners, those working a lot, mothers on maternity leave maybe. This day is for them, to get the chance to be appreciated.

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INFORMATION VINE * The Incredible History of Stan Lee *.

The Incredible History of Stan Lee

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Stan Lee will forever be known as one of the best comic book writers in the world. However, it didn't start that way, Stan Lee had to start from the bottom and work his way up. From running errands to having his own company, find out the story of how Stan Lee became one of the most recognizable names on the planet. You may even find some interesting facts you never knew about Stan Lee.

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Stanley Martin Lieber was born in New York City in 1922

[size=18]Stan Lee was born as Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922. His parents immigrated to America and settled in NYC. Stan Lee has one younger brother named Larry, who helped with some of Stan Lee’s future creations.

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Stan Lee was an American comic book creator, famously known for his work with Marvel Comics. He created characters that are staples to American pop culture. The characters were so popular that they would grow from comics into an epic movie franchise.
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Books by Mark Twain were an escape for young Stan Lee

[size=18]The Great Depression was a burden on Stan Lee’s father, who owned a tailoring shop. Financial instability and debts made life harder for the family in their small one-bedroom apartment. As a child, Stan Lee lost himself in books and heroes.

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A few of his favorites included Mark Twain, H.G. Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Jules Verne. Later in life, he gave his mother credit for being the main booster of his confidence as a child.
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Stan Lee wrote obituaries for a news service in New York

[size=18]At the age of 16, teenage Stan Lee graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School located in the Bronx. With the general economic hardship, it was hard finding a job during the time, so he took a series of odd jobs.

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He worked as an office boy, wrote press releases for the National Tuberculosis Center, and worked for a news service writing an obituary. He would quit the obituary writing gig, thinking the job could have a negative impact on his mood.
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Stan Lee begins his journey in publishing with an odd coincidence

[size=18]During the late 1930s, a job would finally open up for Stan Lee. He would spot an ad in the newspaper about a job at a publishing company that caught his interest. When he got the job, he assumed that he was the only person who applied.

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Coincidentally, his uncle, Robbie Solomon, mentioned to him earlier that the publishing company he worked for needed a new employee. The role was a gofer (a type of assistant) position in a company that was at the McGraw-Hill Building.
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Stan Lee was paid $8 per week when he worked as a gofer

[size=18]It’s not confirmed if the two companies were really the same, but it turned out that Stan Lee had a family connection to the publishing company he would spend decades working with. His Uncle Robbie got him in contact with Joe Simon, the man who could hire Stan Lee.

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The publishing company was Timely Comics, and Joe Simon would co-create Captain America with Jack Kirby. Stan Lee worked at the company as a gofer for $8 per week in 1939.
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Stan Lee asked Timely Comics for a promotion from his gofer role

[size=18]At Timely Comics, duties such as coffee runs, refilling ink jars, and proofreading went to Stan Lee. His most active task on the job would be getting the staff lunch. It was a small start, but Stan Lee carried out his duties as the job required.

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Stan Lee became bored with his tasks and brought up the idea of a promotion to his boss. To satisfy Stan Lee, for the time being, Timely Comics worked out a plan where Stan Lee could direct his writing skills.
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Timely Comics needed to find Stan Lee something to do before the staff went crazy

[size=18]Stan Lee would hang around Timely Comics doing miscellaneous activities to fill his time. The tasks they assigned to him were often mundane and short-lived, so Stan Lee had a lot of downtime. He stayed around to soak up knowledge, and he would tag along with Joe Simon and Jack Kirby when they went bowling or had lunch.

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Stan Lee had so much downtime that he would sit in a corner of the art department and play the ocarina. The instrument sometimes drove the staff nuts, so Timely Comics was more than happy to find the gofer something more to do.
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Stan Lee makes his comic debut by writing the text filler

[size=18]In 1941, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created Captain America. The company often worked with outside talent for their publishing. Art and scripts were done by a freelancer, or the comic shop Funnies, Inc. they worked with. Timely Comics decided to task Stan Lee with writing the text filler at the back of the comics.

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Postal Service required subscriptions to have at least two pages of the actual text. This is how Stan Lee got his comic writing debut with “Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge” on August 1, 1941.
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Stan Lee serves his country in WWII

[size=18]Joe Simon and Jack Kirby would leave Timely Comics. Stan Lee became an interim editor for Timely Comics. Around this time, the young talent Stan Lee also joined the WPA Federal Theater Project. The project was funded by the government to secure jobs for people in the theater industry during the Great Depression.

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He didn’t get to indulge in his role for too long. Stan Lee would be enlisted to serve the country as the U.S. fought in WWII. He would be in the Signal Corps up until 1945, then, Stan Lee would return.
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The army code name for Stan Lee was ‘playwright’

[size=18]While in the armed forces from 1942 to 1945, Stan Lee still leaned on his natural inclinations. He wrote manuals, training films, and slogans for the army. Most of the jobs he performed were either administrative or technical jobs.

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The army did give Stan Lee some time to explore opportunities, like making cartoons for the army magazines around that era. He became known for his creative talent. He was designated to be classified in the military as ‘playwright’.
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Upon returning from the military, Stan Lee experimented with different genres of content

[size=18]Once Stan Lee returned to America, he found that Timely Comics changed their name to Atlas Comics. He rejoined the company ready to share new stories with audiences. Stan Lee inevitably gained a wider set of experiences while serving the country.

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He wanted to experiment with different genres that could expand the narrative of the characters he created. Stan Lee started to dabble in writing romance, sci-fi, horror, and comedy genres. His new goal would develop into a shining aspect of his impact on culture.
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Atlas Company was in danger of bankruptcy

[size=18]Dan DeCarlo Lee and Stan Lee would take over a comic strip called “My Friend Irma” that ran from 1950 to 1955. The comics were based on a popular radio show of that time starring Marie Wilson.

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While this comic strip was going on, Atlas was in financial trouble. The company would go bankrupt in 1957 and need a solution to get out of a difficult situation. This was the moment where Stan Lee would officially start to shine.
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Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are assigned to make a superhero team

[size=18]During the late 1950s, Atlas also had tiered competition with DC comics. In fact, DC comics was performing better than Atlas Comics at that time. The Justice League would be released by DC comics, gaining more popularity for the company.

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In response, the owner of Atlas Comics requested for Stan Lee to create a new superhero team to even out the competition. Stan Lee would collaborate with Jack Kirby on this new project to create a superhero team America had not seen before.
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In 1961, the Fantastic Four were created

[size=18]In 1961, Atlas Comics would rebrand the company to the name Marvel Comics and premiere the new superhero team in “Fantastic Four.” The first thing to stand out about these characters was their varying backgrounds.

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The characters were older, younger, and married; filling different roles that made the characters appear more like a family. Fantastic Four characters were not perfect but faced moral and social issues as regular people who happen to have super abilities. Making the characters more relatable to the public created great success for Marvel Comics.
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Fans get to know Stan Lee through “Stan's Soapbox”

[size=18]In 1965, Marvel had a reader’s Bullpen Bulletins to keep dedicated fans updated. Stan Lee wrote a monthly column answering questions and talking about projects with fans. He also gave shout outs to other artists that worked on the stories.

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The interaction helped develop a loyal bond between the two and became a place of familiarity for both Stan Lee and the fans. He called his column “Stan's Soapbox”, which he would write from December 1965 to January 1982.
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The Hulk was gray before being green

[size=18]In 1962, Bruce Banner would be introduced to America in “The Incredible Hulk.” This is another character Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created together, and not the last. The main character was a closer relation to the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Louis Stevenson.

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Originally, The Hulk was illustrated with gray skin. The first issue of the comic was said to have a gray color. Printers at Marvel Comic were not dependable for keeping a consistent gray color. In issue #2, the comic printed The Hulk with green skin.
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The X-men and the Avengers are created in 1963

[size=18]Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created two new superhero teams in 1963. One was the “X-men,” which showcased a group of human mutants supporting each other while being scrutinized by “normal” humans. The main characters were under the mentorship of Professor X and Magneto.

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The other team was “The Avengers,” which was a combination of a superhero collective crossover between comics. Originally, the featured members included Iron Man, the Wasp, the Hulk, Thor, and Ant-Man.
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Peter Parker was like most American teens trying to figure life out

[size=18]One day Stan Lee got an idea for a superhero as he watched a spider climb up a doorpost. He would write a comic for a hero with spider-like abilities. Steve Ditko helped create Peter Parker, one of Stan Lee’s favorite characters.

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Stan Lee wanted Peter Parker to be relatable to his adolescent audience. The triumphs and struggles of Peter Parker would be the same as most teens in America, besides using his powers for crime-fighting. Peter Parker first made an appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 and would premiere alone in 1963.
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Spider-Man inspires a change in policy for the Comics Code Authority (CCA)

[size=18]In 1971, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a request to Stan Lee asking him to place an anti-drug message in one of his storylines. He thought of putting the message in Spider-Man where Peter’s best friend Harry would abuse pills after a bad break up.

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The Comics Code Authority (CCA) that regulated content felt this idea was not good to pursue. Stan Lee convinced Martin Goodman to publish the story. This story was received so well that the CCA threw away their code about the negative depiction of drugs, which allowed more comics to talk about meaningful topics.
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Stan Lee mass produces creative works by using the Marvel Method

[size=18]In the 60s, Stan Lee created comics relatively quickly, but it was a method used by the company that made this possible. Inside Marvel Comics they use a production system referred to as the Marvel Method. Stan Lee would give a loose outline to artists in the company, so they could all get to work.

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Artists in the company would draw the loose outline, then Stan Lee went in to add captions to the story. Some people saw this way of using the artists for such regular production as exploration, but many times Stan Lee credited much of the behind-the-scenes teams on his comics.
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Stan Lee tackles television with The Incredible Hulk TV show and an animated series for Spider-Man

[size=18]During the 1970s, Stan Lee took a step back from comics to try other projects. He took characters, like The Hulk and Spider-Man, to the small screen. He arranged for The Incredible Hulk TV show and an animated series for Spider-Man.

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It was around this time that Stan Lee began to work on possibly making X-men into a movie. The idea was scrapped for the time being. Surprisingly, that production of X-men had Danny DeVito cast as Wolverine.
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The X-Men storyline touched on social issues inspired by the Civil Rights era

[size=18]The comics and characters Stan Lee made often talked about real-life issues in society, like the Cold War. One of the most notable social issues touched on in Marvel Comics is the Civil Rights movement during the 1960s.

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Stan Lee’s X-men was especially tied to themes of that era that still can be learning points in modern society. Many people would connect with the story of sympathy and pain. Later on, X-men would also be connected to depicting stories that touched on the LGBTQ community.
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Professor X and Magneto are modeled after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

[size=18]The storyline in X-men centered on a group of people being treated poorly for a part of their identity that cannot be chosen. Rather than color, the plot uses mutants and “normal” people. The two mentors Professor X and Magneto are a reflection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X respectively.

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Professor X took a more peaceful approach to improve the relationship between “normal” people and mutants. Magneto took a more aggressive outlook on what to do to help mutants in society.
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Stan Lee became the president of the company but decided to step down

[size=18]There was a time where Stan Lee worked as the president of Marvel Studios. His new role came with responsibilities that were more technical and required a different skill set. The biggest problem was that the new role created too much distance between Stan Lee and the creation of the comics.

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After some time as the president, Stan Lee stepped down to get back to the creative portion of the company. That is where he felt the most comfortable, and where he had the most interest.
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Stan Lee Media has a two-year run

[size=18]Stan Lee worked with Peter F. Paul to create the Stan Lee Media studio for the creation, production, and marketing of superheroes. The company did well but was short-lived. Originally, the company was established in Boulder, OH in 1998.

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After legal implications, including manipulation, the company was shut down. Stan Lee was not charged as he was not involved in the happenings that caused the company to be shut down in 2000.
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DC Comics works with Stan Lee to create an alternate version of the company’s classic characters

[size=18]DC Comics and Stan Lee worked together for the first time in the 2000s. Stan Lee was brought in to work on a series where he re-imagined the stories of classic DC superheroes. This series would be called “Just Imagine,” featuring characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman.

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The comic book line consisted of thirteen issues that ran from September 2001 to September 2002. The artists of the project include John Buscema, Joe Kubert, and Jim Lee.
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Stan Lee created POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment in 2001

[size=18]In 2001, the POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment was created by Stan Lee, Gill Champion, and Arthur Lieberman. The company set out to handle media production to expand the reach of the stories and characters created by Stan Lee.

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He already had the success and recognition but having his own company would include different benefits. The company even had the ability to stretch into the video game industry. Around this time, Stan Lee also chose to launch Stan Lee's Sunday Comics.
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Stan Lee loved doing a great cameo

[size=18]A favorite trend of Stan Lee was to do a cameo in his films. He’d often pop up randomly, in a miscellaneous role, putting himself in the universe of his favorite characters. It started with a cameo in the 2002 Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire. Funny enough, one of his cameos was a recreation of a cameo he put in an earlier comic book.

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Stan Lee’s cameo in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) had a scene of him and Jack Kirby crashing a wedding, which is identical to the wedding scene in Fantastic Four Annual Volume 1 #3.
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“Stan Lee Meets...” a few of his characters in comic life

[size=18]Stan Lee and Marvel were collaborators for decades, which speaks to how well their partnership works. In celebration of 65 years together, Marvel published a comic dedicated to Stan Lee.

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The 2006 project, called “Stan Lee Meets...”, featured Stan Lee interacting with his favorite characters. The artwork plopped him right into the scenes as the main focus as he went around with characters like Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Thing, the Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange.
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Stan Lee published his autobiography on November 3, 2015

[size=18]On November 3, 2015, Stan Lee published an autobiography named Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir. The book was written by Stan Lee and Peter David, with Colleen Doran. As an autobiography, the book dives into Stan Lee’s journey to being one of the major influences of pop culture.

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In Marvel fashion, the book is structured like a comic book. This book is one out of few literary works that take a look into the life of Stan Lee and his impact through art, storytelling, and comics.
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Stan Lee had another family connection to Timely Comics

[size=18]Stan Lee’s uncle, Robbie Solomon, helped him get hired by Marvel when the company was still called Timely Comics. The world was smaller than Stan Lee’s uncle working at the company.

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The owner of the publishing company, Martin Goodman, was the husband of Stan Lee’s cousin. That means Stan Lee had connections inside the publishing company, which probably helped in convincing Joe Simon in letting the young Stan Lee into the publishing company.
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In 2017, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were named Disney Legends

[size=18]Stan Lee’s work earned him many awards throughout his career. In 1974, Stan Lee was honored with the Inkpot Award. In 1994, he became part of the Eisner Award Hall of Fame.

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In 1995, he was inducted into the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame. In 2002, he would be given the Saturn Life Career Award. Stan Lee would receive an award with Jack Kirby in 2017 when the pair would be named Disney Legends.
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October 2nd is “Stan Lee Day”

[size=18]Honors given to Stan Lee don’t stop at awards. People found other creative ways, much like the “Stan Lee Meets..” series, to celebrate the comic creator. In 2007, Marvel built an action figure of Stan Lee that used one of the older action figure molds.

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In 2009, October 2nd became “Stan Lee Day” in Los Angeles County and the Californian city Long Beach. In 2011, Stan Lee was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In light of his long career, he made jokes about being the 2,428th person to have the honor.
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The Simpsons love Stan Lee

[size=18]Stan Lee made cameos in the works of other creatives as well. Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, is particularly fond of the comic creator. Stan Lee made cameos in three episodes, including 'I Am Furious (Yellow)', (2002), 'Married to the Blob' (2014), and 'Caper Chase' (2017).

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Despite not being a cameo, another famous reference to Stan Lee occurs in The Simpsons Movie (2007). Homer Simpson is playing around with a pig when he sings a comical reference to the Spider-Man theme song: “Spider-Pig, Spider-Pig. Does whatever... a Spider-Pig does.”
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Marvel’s Stan Lee has a rap battle with the Muppets’ Jim Henson

[size=18]The Internet series “Epic Rap Battles of History” focused on iconic figures in history having epic rap battles, as the name suggests. In 2015, the episode was Stan Lee versus the Muppet creator Jim Henson.

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The battle was a close call, but both contenders were put down when Walt Disney came through to wrap things up. Ironically, the relationship between the three is hilarious. At the time of the episode, Walt Disney owned rights for Marvel and the Muppets. To date there have only been 82 episodes of epic rap battles of history, meaning only around 164 people have been honored to be on this epic Youtube channel. This puts Stan in company with historic figures like presidents, amazing directors, and the world's billionaires.
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Stan Lee sued Marvel in 2005

[size=18]Similar to other relationships, the partnership between Marvel and Stan Lee was not always smooth. Stan Lee brought up the issue of not receiving royalties for the adaptations of Classic Marvel characters for film production.

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Stan Lee understandably questioned how he would not be one of the people earning royalties. Stan Lee and Marvel Comics were able to reach a settlement of $10 million on April 28, 2005.
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Stan Lee creates comical relief for politics during the 2008 elections

[size=18]Stan Lee spent a lot of time filling the comic books with relatable stories, and a few staple life lessons. The art of comic books allowed him to reflect these themes to American society. People could see themselves in these comics, and discussions around the subjects became easier in some cases.

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In 2008, Stan Lee would tackle social issues in the form of comical relief. As a response to the elections of that year, he created “Stan Lee Presents Election Daze: What Are They Really Saying?”
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President Barack Obama lives a Marvel fan’s dream

[size=18]President Barack Obama is a fan of Marvel, particularly Spider-Man. Stan Lee presented a special one-shot that featured the president. This was the backup feature in The Amazing Spider-Man #583. The title was “Spidey Meets the President” and came out one week before President Obama’s inauguration in January 2009.

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Stan Lee had the one-shot written by Zeb Wells with the artwork drawn by Todd Nauck and Frank D'Armata. The cover consists of a closeup of a comic illustrated President Obama giving a thumbs-up as Spider-Man asks if he can be on the dollar bill.
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Stan Lee worked on many side projects later in his career, including making mascots for the NHL

[size=18]Stan Lee created mascots for the National Hockey League in 2010 under a partnership with Guardian Media Entertainment. Stan Lee made a 30-member superhero-squad where each NHL Franchise had a mascot.

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Stan Lee also started plans for writing a live-action rock opera-style titled “The Yin and Yang Battle of Tao''. The project was unfinished when he passed. Other unfinished Stan Lee projects include The Monster Maker, Legion of 5, Pandas vs Aliens, and The Disney Projects.
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Stan Lee reviews a top honor for creatives by the U.S. Government

[size=18]In 2008, Stan Lee was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts from George W. Bush. The medal was first awarded to civilians in 1985. This award is one of the top recognitions someone can gain for their contributions to the arts.

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Stan Lee’s dedication to shaping and moving American pop culture was able to earn him the honor of receiving these awards. He would continue to contribute to the arts as he always had.
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Stan Lee works on anime projects

[size=18]Stan Lee decided to try working in anime for a while. He collaborated with Japanese manga artist Hiroyuki Takei, who created Shaman King. Their project was called Karakuridoji Ultimo (Mechanical Robot: Ultimo).

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The 12-volume series was originally published on April 28, 2008, and ran from March 2009 to October 2015. Around the same time, Stan Lee also worked on Tamon Ohta's Heroman, which came out on April 1, 2010.
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Stan Lee was in the army with Dr. Seuss

[size=18]While in the army, Stan Lee was not the only creative talent in the military personnel. Around that time, even Hollywood’s hottest stars needed to participate in the war. Stan Lee was moved to the Training Film Division in Queens at one point in his army years.

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He would be paired up with a team of eight men, some of whom were gathered there for their spectacular talent. The men included cartoonist Charles Addams, director Frank Capra, Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan, and Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
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Stan Lee started his YouTube channel in 2012

[size=18]Stan Lee started a YouTube channel in 2012. The channel was called Stan Lee's World of Heroes. He acted as a host, showing off the contents of Comic-con and programs he created. Comic-con was a staple in Stan Lee’s life.

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Thousands of people attend Comic-Cons around the world, and many come dressed as their favorite Marvel characters. The events are also a great chance for fans to attend panels where they can talk to their favorite creators and performers.
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Stan Lee wrote the three-part “Legacy” novel

[size=18]Beyond comic books, Stan Lee also helped to write novels. Stuart Moore and Stan Lee created the book series Zodiac, which included three books. The plot centers on a Chinese-American teenager who is unexpectedly tossed into a world of action and magical powers.

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The three titles included, Convergence, The Zodiac Legacy: The Dragon's Return, and The Zodiac Legacy: Balance of Power. The first book in the series was originally published in 1984.
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Spider-Man and Mary Jane got married in 1987

[size=18]Stan Lee held a deep affection for the comics he created. He had a real bond with the characters. In 1987, Spider-Man and Mary Jane get married in the storyline.

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As a publicity event, Marvel did hold an actual wedding for the two characters at Shea Stadium in New York. Two actors were hired to help bring the visuals to life. Stan Lee made a cameo by officiating the wedding between Spider-Man and Mary Jane.
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Cameo appearances were actually part of Stan Lee’s contract

[size=18]Cameos started off as a fun trend for Stan Lee. He began placing himself in the stories as early as his comic book days before film. To keep the consistency, one of his contracts actually mentioned that he needed to do the cameos for the films.

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The contract states that Stan Lee is required to appear in any film that is based on his characters. His cameos were for fun and for business. Despite the cameos being a clause in Stan Lee’s contacts, he still got paid every time.
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Stan Lee appreciates good teamwork

[size=18]Though the Marvel Method was seen as controversial for some, Stan Lee clarified that the point behind the method was collaboration. Stan Lee said this while describing the approach: “All of my life in comics I have worked with artists, so I’ve collaborated with them. I would write down the original story, they would draw it and then I would edit it and do the art direction. So, everything I’ve done has always been a collaboration.”

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Similar to the Avengers coming altogether, Stan Lee simply appreciates good teamwork.
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Stan Lee decided to make his creative name his legal name

[size=18]Stanley Martin Lieber first used his pseudonym when signing off on the text-fillers for Captain America. It was a chance to present himself in a new way as an artist.

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All of his professional life had been done under the name “Stan Lee,” and he liked the name. Later on in life, Stanley Martin Lieber did have his legal name officially changed to Stan Lee. A name everyone already grew to know.
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Stan Lee passed away on November 12, 2018

[size=18]In 2012, Stan Lee underwent surgery for a pacemaker. As he was getting older, he needed to be more cautious about his health. There was fear that something happened to the comic creator, but he joked about his good health.

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A few years later, Stan Lee would pass, leaving a grand legacy of storytelling and adventure. Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The comic hero was 95 years old.
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Stan Lee created a reflection of the world

[size=18]Characters that connected with the problem of the viewer forever changed how people imagine what it means to be a true hero. Sharing the struggles and triumph of everyday life, with a twist of fantasy, gave Marvel a special place in the hearts of American pop culture.

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National Video Games Day
No reason to feel bad about not even seeing the light of day today

No reason to feel bad about not even seeing the light of day on September 12, because it’s National Video Games Day! Video games originated around 1940, but today, the video game industry is an 18 billion dollar industry that constantly churns out new fun favorites for all ages. The term “video game” encompasses all kinds of digital games, from old-school Mario games to hot new VR ones like “Beat Saber.” The huge array of video games means there will be something for everyone to play today — whether it’s an old arcade game or Fortnite. If a day alone doesn’t appeal to you, round up some friends for a multiplayer game! Follow these Top Video Game Journalists if you want to learn more about video games.

When is National Video Games Day 2023?

The digital realm of video games is celebrated on National Video Games Day on September 12.

History of National Video Games Day

These days, everyone can find a video game that gets them hooked. Not only does it depend on the gameplay style you like — strategy or combat? — you might have a particular penchant for games from a specific age. Some love old-timey arcade games, while others are excited by cutting-edge VR.

Surprisingly, the origin story of your favorite video game app in your pocket is actually in research labs. The earliest video games began in the 1950s in universities like the University of Cambridge and MIT. Some games that came out of these were virtual tic tac toe, and “Spacewar!”

When the first home console, designed in 1967 by the “Father of Video Games” Ralph Baer, hit the market, it inspired the classic Atari game “Pong.” Though there was a copyright infringement lawsuit, Atari still took off with the public when they released the Atari 2600. Some of the best games of the ensuing era include “Space Invaders” and “Donkey Kong” — sound familiar?

After the video game market crash in 1983, Japanese company Nintendo burst onto the scene. Nintendo is responsible for some of the most important franchises around — Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. Nintendo found a challenger in Sega, driving the market into the 3D Gaming world.

The modern era of gaming was truly kicked off in the early 21st century with the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and the Wii. Video games then invaded media platforms and video game apps flooded the app stores. Lucrative competitions for skilled gamers have begun to spring up worldwide. These days, big video game console companies like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, have their sights set on VR — the exciting future of video gaming gets more and more lifelike every day!

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National Video Games Day - Survey Results

NATIONALTODAY NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY SURVEY

Survey according to one of the top Market Research Agencies (Survey of 1,000 Americans)

What’s the best gaming console?

#1: Playstation (38%)
#2: Xbox (38%)
#3: Nintendo (21%)

What’s the best video game franchise?

#1: Super Mario (47%)
#2: Call of Duty (21%)
#3: Donkey Kong (19%)
#4: Grand Theft Auto (19%)
#5: Pokemon (16%)
#6: Zelda (13%)
#7: Sonic the Hedgehog (13%)
#8: Final Fantasy (9%)
#9: Halo (9%)
#10: Crash Bandicoot (7%)

How often do you play video games?
#1: Everyday (31%)
#2: Rarely (31%)
#3: 2-3x a week (23%)

When do mobile gamers like to play games on their phones?

#1: Whenever I’m bored (66%)
#2: When I’m watching TV (41%)
#3: Before I go to sleep (39%)
#4: When I’m on the toilet (34%)
#5: During my breaks at work (21%)
#6: Whenever I’m eating (20%)
#7: Before I leave for work (12%)
#8: On my commute to work (8%)

Traditions of the Day

Video games have come a long way. The virtual worlds emulated by games are no longer just for enjoyment and passing time, it is an entire experience. With storylines and character development sometimes surpassing that of Hollywood movies, National Video Games Day celebrations are exuberant.

The go-to tradition for the day is to immerse oneself in video games, whether by yourself or with friends. Multiplayer gaming has formed friendships that are cherished and stronger than some real-life relations, so digital celebrations are at their peak with streaming gameplays on websites like YouTube and Twitch, commentaries, and video games played online with team-mates living around the world.

Going old-school and playing classic games at an arcade is also a tradition. The charm and nostalgia of old games are growing and they increase our appreciation for new video games with better graphics and gameplay.

Video game releases and announcements are also made by some companies today. Special discounts and bundles, and free downloads of video games are available on platforms like Steam. Items and character upgrades inside video game shops are offered at reduced prices, too.

By The Numbers

360,000 – the number of arcade cabinets of the game “Space Invaders” sold by 1980.

$80,000 – the amount spent by a Japanese man on playing “Space Invaders”.

40,000,000 – the number of copies sold of “Super Mario Bros” by the game’s 25th anniversary.

3 – the number of discs that held the “Final Fantasy VII” game on PlayStation.

56 – the number of vehicles drivable in “Grand Theft Auto: III”.

3 – the number of days it took “Grand Theft Auto: V” to reach $1 billion in sales.

13 – the number of novels written on the “Halo” universe.

12,000,000 – the number of subscribers to “World Of Warcraft” in 2012.

7 – the number of players originally limited to a football team in “Madden Football” due to hardware restrictions.

92 – the number of production babies who joined the Bungie family in the game “Destiny” since 2010.

National Video Games Day Activities

Round up friends for IRL gaming

Multiplayer gaming is best done together IRL! It’s a great means of getting together with people who have the same console to connect in real life and digitally.

Hit an arcade to relive the classics

Who didn’t love growing up on PacMan? Spend some time at an old-school arcade remembering what it was like to be a kid with a quarter and a competitive spirit.

Treat yourself to a newly released game

If there’s ever a day to splurge on the newest craze in gaming, it’s today. All your friends have been talking about the new release and you’re desperate to give it a try? Go for it, then spend the rest of the day playing it with them!

5 Facts About Video Games That Will Blow Your Mind

Public libraries are in on the trend

In an attempt to get children and teens more interested in books, libraries have started adding video games to their shelves.

Gaming beefs up your brain

In one study, adults who played Super Mario 64 for 2 hours a day developed increased brain volume over time!

RPG Dreaming

According to one study, those who play video games are more likely to have lucid dreams — where they can control what’s happening.

Gaming as a national economic stimulus

After Nokia’s downfall, Finland’s economy was greatly assisted by Clash of Clans.

Gaming payout

In 2019, a boy from the US won the largest single-person eSports payout - $3,000,000!

Why We Love National Video Games Day

They can actually be good for you (Sorry, Mom!)

Though not all games offer the same educational value, many that include problem-solving and teamwork have been shown to increase the gray matter in your brain and ultimately grow it! It can also help refine learned and hardwired skills, as well as improve problem-solving and communication with others.

They inspire and push tech boundaries

The first video games were considered modern marvels, and we can’t say it’s changed much since. Who hasn’t seen some great graphics on a game, or been absolutely blown away the first time you slid on that VR headset? Many games push what’s possible for technology, and inspire generations.

They increase happiness

That rush you get when you conquer a level? Unmatched! Recent studies have shown that adults who play video games are less stressed and more relaxed than those who do not. It could be because video games offer a chance to remove yourself from everyday life stresses, or they might just be happier being more connected to their inner child!

" THE PUTTING PAGE " . page 39

" THE PUTTING PAGE " .page 39 of VALLEY of the SUN C C ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT)

pdb1
25,122 Posts Tue, Apr 6 2021 5:57 PM

I am just going to call this the putting tip link page . There are many more than these in these forums . But quite a few are here .
PUTTING
Another way to Putt
*Tekoma's Putting Techniques vol.1
*vol.2 Tekoma's Putting Techniques
*Putting Tip: Distance Control
*Putting, its killing me (slowly)
*Putter precision tests - Now with irons!
StoneCold's Putting Clinic
Understanding Wind, Precision & Forgiveness
*Putting Math (not for the faint of heart)
*Putting by the Numbers - UPDATE*
AB's Putting Guide-My Secrets 2018 Update
https://youtu.be/lSeL3C2im20
https://sites.google.com/site/bilkosputterpal/jacobsgolfstats/wgt-putting-201-sck
WalkofLife
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WGAUu-a72sD8jmrSQKp5VNHDVhBqHxxIK1nDz1wmX5g/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vEsKZ4M9T4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9SVkHecqR5w7mkXKvjGrw/videos
WalkofLife Punch Chart
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15Y9nipctR_jRHj2L-KWkFxN29oYAqBaIaLEmid__Lgo/edit?usp=sharing_eixpa_nl&ts=588468a7
MistressCosetteamazingblog
Need help with chipping distances
*DEM DAM DOTS DON'T DING
To Ding or Not To Ding...That IS the Question
Uneven lie tutorial
*Rosetta Stone for Tekoma
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:28 AM

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25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:41 AM

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pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:44 AM

I'm a title.

Welcome to The Putting Green. A website dedicated to putting on WGT. My name is Joey (111joey) I will be your putting coach. I started on WGT the first of July 2015. And soon realized putting was the hardest part of this game.

The first part of the green you should go to is the VGG CADDY. Lol...yes that is me on the green. If your a Tour Legend and beyond these tips my not help. Why? By the time you have reached Tour Legend your putting strategy is pretty much set. This site will be of great benefit for Pros to Legends.

I have tried to make this site very interactive. Many of the links open in a new tab. Now step on the green.

VGG CADDY
Getting the Pace of the putt right
Reading the dots getting the line right

Visitors to the green

Putters
How to practice your putting
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:47 AM

gr8flbob
579 Posts 06-30-2014 1:00 PM

My 2 cents: don't get hung up on the mini-map; as noted, any yardages are approximate. I believe the minimap pin is approximately center of green (i.e., the 'Card yardage'). Why not use some WGT other tools available? Below I'm facing the approach to SA #2 with short/left pin. I select the Green reverse camera view by selecting that cam on the mini-map, and select Pitch or Chip shot type, then click and hold the aiming point - voila! - up jumps the 10yd by 10 yd square pitch-grid contour map.

Move that aiming point around and you can get a feel for topograhy on the entire green complex! Even off-green, so long as part of that grid touches the green itself. Remember that elev shown is approximate (+/- half-foot) so I already know the pin itself is +4 ft, and changes to +3' (gets<3.5) just below the pin so it's ~ a foot and a half drop in ~ 7yds from where you see the aiming point above. Sharp-down and away.
Note the grid-lines are 2ft apart! Just like the putting or pitching grid shown during actual shot screen view when putting, chipping, pitching and flopping from close in. But now we're checking things out from 200+ yds from our lie.
If the pitch grid is so small you can't see the dots move, then resort to right-click/Zoom and blow it up (with cursor in region of interest, lol).
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:52 AM

I didn't know this was still available .

Gary Pinhunters

Golf Tips Website

  Ghost putter scale chart  ----

Nike putter scale chart -----

Daytona putter chart -----

  Redwood putter chart -----

Rossa Putter chart ------

   red spider just ignore 15ft scale section

How to properly use chip and pitch clubs: A guide V2.0

  link to golf history & info terminology
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 5:14 AM

JC SNEED SAYS PUTTING BY NUMBERS UPDATE
Updates in bold below

I 've read a lot of these tutorials and watched some of the videos attached to them and I have to shake my head and wonder how these people make putts with any consistency.

They miss the ding (and badly) most of the time.

Their methods of aiming are as much witchcraft as anything else (aim from the tip of your avatar's nose - align to the heel on your left foot - switch to chipping mode and aim using the chipping grid, although the chipping grid doesn't tell you anything more than the putting grid).

They fail to tell you how to adjust ball/swing speed.

They fail to tell you how to accurately account for the differing speeds of breaks or how elevation changes affect speed.

They fail to accurately describe how they arrived at their magical method.

Most of the videos show them dropping 30 footers that result more from luck than any method (if you can find any meJust like putting in real life, putting is this game is not a hard thing if you follow a set routine using the same method everytime and making the tiny adjustments the daily conditions of the course dictate you make. For instance, some days the results for the formula for putting speed presented below needs to be adjusted slightly, JUST SLIGHTLY, by adding to or subtracting one foot or less from it to nail the right speed. Take a couple of practice holes and figure out whether you need to add a foot or take away a half-foot. But trusting in the method is the key.

The Method:

   1. Calculate the speed
2. Adjust that calculation based on daily conditions (add or take away).
3A. Read the break.
3B. Adjust the aiming point based on the distance to the hole and speed of the break determined by the dots moving horizontally on the Putting Grid, not the Chipping Grid. If you need to use the Chipping Grid to read multiple breaks because you're so far away from the hole to read the Putting Grid accurately, then you should chip the ball instead of putting it.

    4. Make your swing and hit the ding.


If you have done the 4 steps above each and every time you putt, you'll be amazed how accurate your putting will improve. There is no Magic to it. Only numbers. Just have faith in the numbers presented to you by the game (but don't completely trust them - See #4 below "Catching the Game Messing With You"), make the necessary adjustments to them using the formulae provided below and watch your average drop

Now, go ahead a take your time and read the details of this method below and put them into practice. They will only help you.

1. Make your own Putter Pal and use it to set up your swing stren

If you aren't a Country Club member, or if you are a member of a Country Club that hasn't earned a Putter/Swing Pal, or you are too cheap to waste credits buying a Putter/Swing Pal and would rather spend your credits on those sweet, accurate MAX Slow Meter Balls (600 credits per sleeve), then take out a ruler and measure the length of the swing meter on your monitor when you have the putter chosen as your club. The swing meter varies its location on your monitor for clubs other than the putter, but not by much. Still, you want to set up your own "putter pal" calibrated to the putter rather than calibrated to the other clubs. You can always offset your swing strength the slight difference needed for the other clubs once you've used your new homemade putter pal a little bit and see the difference between where 80% is for, say, your driver, and 80% for your putter is on your monitor. You'll see what I mean after you've followed these instructions. If your monitor doesn't show any difference in location or length between the swing meter for the putter and the swing meter for the other clubs, Bully for you!)

Once you know the exact length of your putter swing meter, draw your own swing meter on a piece of paper. Using your ruler, set a mark at the middle of your new meter and label below it "50%". Now, divide each half of the meter in half again, set a mark at each and label these (25% and 75%). Keep splitting these sections of your meter in half and marking them accordingly until you have a meter that will be helpful to you when setting your swing speeds. If you can do the math and choose to make your meter like mine, set up 5% and 10% markings from 0 thru 100%. (It's more accurate using a 5% and 10% meter). After you have your new meter drawn and labeled, carefully cut it out and place it on your monitor just below the actual putter swing meter and tape it into place using cellophane tape. You now have a pretty accurate putter pal and it didn't cost you any credits and it will never expire.

2. Calculating the Required Putting Speed: NO CHANGES TO THESE NUMBRS IN THIS UPDATE KEEP USING THIS FORMULA

This Putting Speed calculation was provided by a player named Lornar long ago, so I take no credit for it. Lornar, whoever and wherever you, God bless you, my son/daughter. But it is still accurate.

To calculate the speed (amount of power you need to set on your swing meter) of a putt use the following formula:

Putting Speed = Distance to Hole + (Distance to Hole * Green Speed Factor) + or – Elevation Change

Distance to Hole is in feet. Elevation Change is in inches. (So watch out for those elevation changes that show up in feet on the greens! Convert them into inches before calculating.)

Green Speed Factors are:

+0.1 for Slow,
0 for Standard,
0.1 for Fast,
- 0.15 for Very Fast,
0.2 for Tournament and
- 0.3 for Championship.

So for a putt 14 feet from the hole on a Tournament speed green with an elevation change of up 2 inches, the putting speed needs to be:

14 + ((14*(-.2) + 2) = 13.2.

Therefore, using a putting meter for 25 feet you need to use a little bit more than 50% power on your swing meter to putt for a 13.2 foot distance. (The more divisions you can mark on your homemade putter pal, the better your accuracy will be in setting swing speed. And not just for your putter, but for all your clubs.)

This works well for me on greens of all speeds. I usually add an extra 1/2 foot to a one foot for short putts to avoid the "never up, never in" issue.

Also, I take about 5% to 10% off the calculated speed on tournament/championship greens for putts over 25 feet. These tend to keep rolling beyond the hole if you strictly follow the above formula. In those cases, the formula is just a starting point, then subtract the 5 to 10% off the putt the farther away you are. A little practice will give the feel for it that you nee

I have this formula calculated on an Excel spreadsheet for each green type, from 1 foot up to 400 feet, that I leave running in the background so I can calculate the speed (swing meter setting) quickly for each putt. All I have to do is enter the elevation change into the required distance.

3. Reading the Breaks: HEART OF THE UPDATE.

The dots on the grid give it away.

To make it clearer for everyone, I've revised my description below on how to read the breaks.

For each p

Reverse the view to behind the hole looking back at your player avatar. Notice where the closest to the hole dot on the closest to the hole horizontal grid line begins moving. It's always at the center point of the grid closest (left or right) to the hole on the horizontal gridline running through the hole, right? This dot location is equal to 10 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. Or, you could also say the center point between the first vertical gridline and the hole running along the horizontal gridline closest to the hole or through the hole is equal to 10 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. The first VERTICAL grid line away from the hole equals 15 feet putting length for average speed breaks. So, the center of the next grid over is equal to 20 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. And, the center of the next grid over is equal to 30 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. Etc...

If you have a 22 foot putt with average speed break, you would move your aiming point on the horizontal gridline running through the hole (or on an imaginary horizontal gridline running through the hole, if there isn't a horizontal gridline running through the hole) to the middle of the second grid away from the hole (20 feet), then move it a little bit further away from the hole (22 feet). Since the center of the grid is 20 feet, then the next VERTICAL grid line away from the hole equals 25 feet, so the distance for a 22 foot putt would be just less than halfway between the 20 foot spot and the second VERTICAL grid line (=25 feet putting of length for average speed breaks) away from the hole.

For a 33 foot putt with average speed break, go the third grid away from the hole aim a little closer to the third VERTICAL grid line (=35 feet of putting length for average speed breaks) away from the

Knowing this, now you simply move your aiming triangle on the same horizontal plane as the hole (on an imaginary HORIZONTAL grid line that runs through the center of the hole, if there isn't a horizontal gridline running through the hole) to the number of feet your putt needs to travel to go in (the putting length the game says, not the adjusted putting speed you calculated using the putting speed formula detailed above).

Some breaks are slower and some are faster. A little trial and error and practice will fix this. Some slower breaks are only 1/2 the speed of average speed breaks, so you cut your putting length in half (the putting length the game says, not the adjusted length you calculated using the above putting speed formula) and use it as the target to aim at. So, using the first example above, if you have a 22 foot putt with 1/2 the average speed break, you would move your aiming point to the middle of the first grid away from the hole (10 feet), the move it a little bit further away from the hole (11 feet). Then putt using the speed you calculated using the putting speed formula above. Sometime it's only 1/4 the average speed break, so you would aim 5 to 6 feet away for that 22 foot putt. Get it?

For faster breaks, guess what? Yeah, you double the distance and move your aiming point to that amount.

Or sometimes it's a fraction:

For some fast breaks instead of doubling the distance, sometimes it's 1.5 or 1.25 or 1.75 times the distance, even triple or quadruple in rare cases.

You have to watch the speed of the dots and get a feel for what average speed looks like, what double speed looks like, what 1/2 speed looks like, etc...

Does this work 100% of the time? I honestly don't know. It hasn't failed me yet. You will be amazed how accurate it really is, though. it works well enough to improve your putting game to get you to start getting a feel for putting, drop some lllloooooonnnggg rainbows, and start cutting back on the dreaded 3 putt. For the 100 plus foot snakes, you're on your own.

4. Catching the Game Messing With You:

Sometimes, the game will try to mess with you by not accurately telling you the exact distance and elevation change. To avoid this, always reverse the view to behind the hole looking at your player avatar, and move the aiming triangle in a circle around the hole about one foot away from the hole. You will notice, more often than not, what the game said was a 12 ft. putt with -2 inch elevation change was actually a 12.8 ft putt with -2.9 inch elevation change. That slight difference is enough to throw your putt off a 1/2 foot left or right or leave you short by inches. So ALWAYS move that aiming triangle around the hole to make sure the game isn't messing with you.

Also, if you end up on the fringe 8 feet from the hole, the game automatically sets your putter to the 100 foot putter meter. So ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS make sure you have the correct length putter meter you will need to be successful. This is also true for putts that are in the transition lengths between meters. e.g. game says 28 foot putt, but calculated to the putting speed formula offered above it is only a 19.5 foot putting speed. The game will automatically set your putter to the 50 foot putter meter, so be careful and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS check that club meter length to ensure you have the right distance meter. Otherwise your putts will rocket off into the bunkers or worse because the % for 19.5 feet on a 25 foot putter meter is 39 feet on the 50 foot putter meter. And finally, add one foot to your calculated putting speed to clear the fringe.

Like anything else, practice make

So, that's all I've got for now. I hope this helps you. I know it's made a big difference for myself.

Keep it in the short stuff!
pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Apr 12 2021 1:00 PM

Above . This whole page . I have dedicated to WGT Putting . There are many links and videos . Should be something for everyone .
It is called " THE PUTTING PAGE " . If you want to copy that link .
Thanx
Paul
home of
ValleyoftheSunCasualClub

_________________
May the SUN always be with you

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pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Apr 12 2021 6:56 PM

New features .
WGT Forum link to video tutorials ( WGT Forum link )
WGT & WGTers COMPILATION OF VIDEO TURORIALS ( website link )

71 video tutorials . From WGTers & WGT . 32 young46 tutorials .
ALL KINDS OF RANDOM WGT VIDEO TUTORIALS ( website link )
YOUNG46 WGT VIDEO TUTORIALS ( website link )
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4 links to access links in this forum
" THE THREAD PAGE " ( WGT Forum link )
a couple hundred interesting & boring threads of mine and others .

" THE PUTTING PAGE " .( WGT Forum link )
Featuring 35 putting video tutorials .
A couple dozens of putting links
The biggest compilation of putting tutorials anywhere .

" TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page . ( WGT Forum link )
Also with
Appreciation from the TRAILBLAZERS
I BUILT THE WALL ( WGT Forum link )
Which explains
THE NEW LONG WALL ( website link )

" FRIENDS & WGT TROPHY PAGE " ( WGT Forum link )
GOLF WITH FRIENDS ( WGT Forum link )
NOT FROM THE SHORT LIST ( WGT Forum link )
WGT KICKASS GR8's
VOTSCC KICK ASS GR8's
HONORABLE MENTION OF SOME WGT KICK ASS GR8's ( WGT Forum link )
A Tribute to Casey
CASEY THE MAN , THE MYTH , THE LEGEND . ( website link )
VIDEO TRIBUTE TO CASEY AND THE BUSHWACKERS
( website link )
Gift Of Golf Foundation ( WGT Forum link )
CASEY'S GIFT OF GOLF FOUNDATION Formerly Casey's Make a Wish
( website link )
MIA - Where are they? ( WGT Forum link )
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Apr 25 2021 1:09 PM

.WGT Golf Mobile Discord
https://discord.gg/wyMbvg3

https://discord.gg/PyJY88m
Discord Open Golf.
https://discord.gg/Y8F6tS63Tu

THE PUTTING PAGE

pdb1
25,122 Posts Tue, Apr 6 2021 5:57 PM

I am just going to call this the putting tip link page . There are many more than these in these forums . But quite a few are here .
PUTTING
Another way to Putt
*Tekoma's Putting Techniques vol.1
*vol.2 Tekoma's Putting Techniques
*Putting Tip: Distance Control
*Putting, its killing me (slowly)
*Putter precision tests - Now with irons!
StoneCold's Putting Clinic
Understanding Wind, Precision & Forgiveness
*Putting Math (not for the faint of heart)
*Putting by the Numbers - UPDATE*
AB's Putting Guide-My Secrets 2018 Update
https://youtu.be/lSeL3C2im20
https://sites.google.com/site/bilkosputterpal/jacobsgolfstats/wgt-putting-201-sck
WalkofLife
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WGAUu-a72sD8jmrSQKp5VNHDVhBqHxxIK1nDz1wmX5g/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vEsKZ4M9T4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9SVkHecqR5w7mkXKvjGrw/videos
WalkofLife Punch Chart
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15Y9nipctR_jRHj2L-KWkFxN29oYAqBaIaLEmid__Lgo/edit?usp=sharing_eixpa_nl&ts=588468a7
MistressCosetteamazingblog
Need help with chipping distances
*DEM DAM DOTS DON'T DING
To Ding or Not To Ding...That IS the Question
Uneven lie tutorial
*Rosetta Stone for Tekoma
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:28 AM
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25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:41 AM

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pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:44 AM

I'm a title.

Welcome to The Putting Green. A website dedicated to putting on WGT. My name is Joey (111joey) I will be your putting coach. I started on WGT the first of July 2015. And soon realized putting was the hardest part of this game.

The first part of the green you should go to is the VGG CADDY. Lol...yes that is me on the green. If your a Tour Legend and beyond these tips my not help. Why? By the time you have reached Tour Legend your putting strategy is pretty much set. This site will be of great benefit for Pros to Legends.

I have tried to make this site very interactive. Many of the links open in a new tab. Now step on the green.

VGG CADDY
Getting the Pace of the putt right
Reading the dots getting the line right

Visitors to the green

Putters
How to practice your putting
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:47 AM

gr8flbob
579 Posts 06-30-2014 1:00 PM

My 2 cents: don't get hung up on the mini-map; as noted, any yardages are approximate. I believe the minimap pin is approximately center of green (i.e., the 'Card yardage'). Why not use some WGT other tools available? Below I'm facing the approach to SA #2 with short/left pin. I select the Green reverse camera view by selecting that cam on the mini-map, and select Pitch or Chip shot type, then click and hold the aiming point - voila! - up jumps the 10yd by 10 yd square pitch-grid contour map.

Move that aiming point around and you can get a feel for topograhy on the entire green complex! Even off-green, so long as part of that grid touches the green itself. Remember that elev shown is approximate (+/- half-foot) so I already know the pin itself is +4 ft, and changes to +3' (gets<3.5) just below the pin so it's ~ a foot and a half drop in ~ 7yds from where you see the aiming point above. Sharp-down and away.
Note the grid-lines are 2ft apart! Just like the putting or pitching grid shown during actual shot screen view when putting, chipping, pitching and flopping from close in. But now we're checking things out from 200+ yds from our lie.
If the pitch grid is so small you can't see the dots move, then resort to right-click/Zoom and blow it up (with cursor in region of interest, lol).
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 4:52 AM

I didn't know this was still available .

Gary Pinhunters

Golf Tips Website

  Ghost putter scale chart  ----

Nike putter scale chart -----

Daytona putter chart -----

  Redwood putter chart -----

Rossa Putter chart ------

   red spider just ignore 15ft scale section

How to properly use chip and pitch clubs: A guide V2.0

  link to golf history & info terminology
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Apr 7 2021 5:14 AM

JC SNEED SAYS PUTTING BY NUMBERS UPDATE
Updates in bold below
I 've read a lot of these tutorials and watched some of the videos attached to them and I have to shake my head and wonder how these people make putts with any consistency.
They miss the ding (and badly) most of the time.
Their methods of aiming are as much witchcraft as anything else (aim from the tip of your avatar's nose - align to the heel on your left foot - switch to chipping mode and aim using the chipping grid, although the chipping grid doesn't tell you anything more than the putting grid).
They fail to tell you how to adjust ball/swing speed.
They fail to tell you how to accurately account for the differing speeds of breaks or how elevation changes affect speed.
They fail to accurately describe how they arrived at their magical method.
Most of the videos show them dropping 30 footers that result more from luck than any method (if you can find any meJust like putting in real life, putting is this game is not a hard thing if you follow a set routine using the same method everytime and making the tiny adjustments the daily conditions of the course dictate you make. For instance, some days the results for the formula for putting speed presented below needs to be adjusted slightly, JUST SLIGHTLY, by adding to or subtracting one foot or less from it to nail the right speed. Take a couple of practice holes and figure out whether you need to add a foot or take away a half-foot. But trusting in the method is the key.
The Method:
   1. Calculate the speed
2. Adjust that calculation based on daily conditions (add or take away).
3A. Read the break.
3B. Adjust the aiming point based on the distance to the hole and speed of the break determined by the dots moving horizontally on the Putting Grid, not the Chipping Grid. If you need to use the Chipping Grid to read multiple breaks because you're so far away from the hole to read the Putting Grid accurately, then you should chip the ball instead of putting it.
    4. Make your swing and hit the ding.

If you have done the 4 steps above each and every time you putt, you'll be amazed how accurate your putting will improve. There is no Magic to it. Only numbers. Just have faith in the numbers presented to you by the game (but don't completely trust them - See #4 below "Catching the Game Messing With You"), make the necessary adjustments to them using the formulae provided below and watch your average drop
Now, go ahead a take your time and read the details of this method below and put them into practice. They will only help you.
1. Make your own Putter Pal and use it to set up your swing stren
If you aren't a Country Club member, or if you are a member of a Country Club that hasn't earned a Putter/Swing Pal, or you are too cheap to waste credits buying a Putter/Swing Pal and would rather spend your credits on those sweet, accurate MAX Slow Meter Balls (600 credits per sleeve), then take out a ruler and measure the length of the swing meter on your monitor when you have the putter chosen as your club. The swing meter varies its location on your monitor for clubs other than the putter, but not by much. Still, you want to set up your own "putter pal" calibrated to the putter rather than calibrated to the other clubs. You can always offset your swing strength the slight difference needed for the other clubs once you've used your new homemade putter pal a little bit and see the difference between where 80% is for, say, your driver, and 80% for your putter is on your monitor. You'll see what I mean after you've followed these instructions. If your monitor doesn't show any difference in location or length between the swing meter for the putter and the swing meter for the other clubs, Bully for you!)
Once you know the exact length of your putter swing meter, draw your own swing meter on a piece of paper. Using your ruler, set a mark at the middle of your new meter and label below it "50%". Now, divide each half of the meter in half again, set a mark at each and label these (25% and 75%). Keep splitting these sections of your meter in half and marking them accordingly until you have a meter that will be helpful to you when setting your swing speeds. If you can do the math and choose to make your meter like mine, set up 5% and 10% markings from 0 thru 100%. (It's more accurate using a 5% and 10% meter). After you have your new meter drawn and labeled, carefully cut it out and place it on your monitor just below the actual putter swing meter and tape it into place using cellophane tape. You now have a pretty accurate putter pal and it didn't cost you any credits and it will never expire.
2. Calculating the Required Putting Speed: NO CHANGES TO THESE NUMBRS IN THIS UPDATE KEEP USING THIS FORMULA
This Putting Speed calculation was provided by a player named Lornar long ago, so I take no credit for it. Lornar, whoever and wherever you, God bless you, my son/daughter. But it is still accurate.
To calculate the speed (amount of power you need to set on your swing meter) of a putt use the following formula:
Putting Speed = Distance to Hole + (Distance to Hole * Green Speed Factor) + or – Elevation Change
Distance to Hole is in feet. Elevation Change is in inches. (So watch out for those elevation changes that show up in feet on the greens! Convert them into inches before calculating.)
Green Speed Factors are:

+0.1 for Slow,
0 for Standard,
0.1 for Fast,
- 0.15 for Very Fast,
0.2 for Tournament and
- 0.3 for Championship.
So for a putt 14 feet from the hole on a Tournament speed green with an elevation change of up 2 inches, the putting speed needs to be:
14 + ((14*(-.2) + 2) = 13.2.
Therefore, using a putting meter for 25 feet you need to use a little bit more than 50% power on your swing meter to putt for a 13.2 foot distance. (The more divisions you can mark on your homemade putter pal, the better your accuracy will be in setting swing speed. And not just for your putter, but for all your clubs.)
This works well for me on greens of all speeds. I usually add an extra 1/2 foot to a one foot for short putts to avoid the "never up, never in" issue.
Also, I take about 5% to 10% off the calculated speed on tournament/championship greens for putts over 25 feet. These tend to keep rolling beyond the hole if you strictly follow the above formula. In those cases, the formula is just a starting point, then subtract the 5 to 10% off the putt the farther away you are. A little practice will give the feel for it that you nee
I have this formula calculated on an Excel spreadsheet for each green type, from 1 foot up to 400 feet, that I leave running in the background so I can calculate the speed (swing meter setting) quickly for each putt. All I have to do is enter the elevation change into the required distance.
3. Reading the Breaks: HEART OF THE UPDATE.
The dots on the grid give it away.
To make it clearer for everyone, I've revised my description below on how to read the breaks.
For each p
Reverse the view to behind the hole looking back at your player avatar. Notice where the closest to the hole dot on the closest to the hole horizontal grid line begins moving. It's always at the center point of the grid closest (left or right) to the hole on the horizontal gridline running through the hole, right? This dot location is equal to 10 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. Or, you could also say the center point between the first vertical gridline and the hole running along the horizontal gridline closest to the hole or through the hole is equal to 10 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. The first VERTICAL grid line away from the hole equals 15 feet putting length for average speed breaks. So, the center of the next grid over is equal to 20 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. And, the center of the next grid over is equal to 30 feet of putting length for average speed breaks. Etc...
If you have a 22 foot putt with average speed break, you would move your aiming point on the horizontal gridline running through the hole (or on an imaginary horizontal gridline running through the hole, if there isn't a horizontal gridline running through the hole) to the middle of the second grid away from the hole (20 feet), then move it a little bit further away from the hole (22 feet). Since the center of the grid is 20 feet, then the next VERTICAL grid line away from the hole equals 25 feet, so the distance for a 22 foot putt would be just less than halfway between the 20 foot spot and the second VERTICAL grid line (=25 feet putting of length for average speed breaks) away from the hole.
For a 33 foot putt with average speed break, go the third grid away from the hole aim a little closer to the third VERTICAL grid line (=35 feet of putting length for average speed breaks) away from the
Knowing this, now you simply move your aiming triangle on the same horizontal plane as the hole (on an imaginary HORIZONTAL grid line that runs through the center of the hole, if there isn't a horizontal gridline running through the hole) to the number of feet your putt needs to travel to go in (the putting length the game says, not the adjusted putting speed you calculated using the putting speed formula detailed above).
Some breaks are slower and some are faster. A little trial and error and practice will fix this. Some slower breaks are only 1/2 the speed of average speed breaks, so you cut your putting length in half (the putting length the game says, not the adjusted length you calculated using the above putting speed formula) and use it as the target to aim at. So, using the first example above, if you have a 22 foot putt with 1/2 the average speed break, you would move your aiming point to the middle of the first grid away from the hole (10 feet), the move it a little bit further away from the hole (11 feet). Then putt using the speed you calculated using the putting speed formula above. Sometime it's only 1/4 the average speed break, so you would aim 5 to 6 feet away for that 22 foot putt. Get it?
For faster breaks, guess what? Yeah, you double the distance and move your aiming point to that amount.
Or sometimes it's a fraction:
For some fast breaks instead of doubling the distance, sometimes it's 1.5 or 1.25 or 1.75 times the distance, even triple or quadruple in rare cases.
You have to watch the speed of the dots and get a feel for what average speed looks like, what double speed looks like, what 1/2 speed looks like, etc...
Does this work 100% of the time? I honestly don't know. It hasn't failed me yet. You will be amazed how accurate it really is, though. it works well enough to improve your putting game to get you to start getting a feel for putting, drop some lllloooooonnnggg rainbows, and start cutting back on the dreaded 3 putt. For the 100 plus foot snakes, you're on your own.
4. Catching the Game Messing With You:
Sometimes, the game will try to mess with you by not accurately telling you the exact distance and elevation change. To avoid this, always reverse the view to behind the hole looking at your player avatar, and move the aiming triangle in a circle around the hole about one foot away from the hole. You will notice, more often than not, what the game said was a 12 ft. putt with -2 inch elevation change was actually a 12.8 ft putt with -2.9 inch elevation change. That slight difference is enough to throw your putt off a 1/2 foot left or right or leave you short by inches. So ALWAYS move that aiming triangle around the hole to make sure the game isn't messing with you.
Also, if you end up on the fringe 8 feet from the hole, the game automatically sets your putter to the 100 foot putter meter. So ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS make sure you have the correct length putter meter you will need to be successful. This is also true for putts that are in the transition lengths between meters. e.g. game says 28 foot putt, but calculated to the putting speed formula offered above it is only a 19.5 foot putting speed. The game will automatically set your putter to the 50 foot putter meter, so be careful and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS check that club meter length to ensure you have the right distance meter. Otherwise your putts will rocket off into the bunkers or worse because the % for 19.5 feet on a 25 foot putter meter is 39 feet on the 50 foot putter meter. And finally, add one foot to your calculated putting speed to clear the fringe.
Like anything else, practice make
So, that's all I've got for now. I hope this helps you. I know it's made a big difference for myself.
Keep it in the short stuff!

pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Apr 12 2021 1:00 PM

Above . This whole page . I have dedicated to WGT Putting . There are many links and videos . Should be something for everyone .
It is called " THE PUTTING PAGE " . If you want to copy that link .
Thanx
Paul
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pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Apr 12 2021 6:56 PM

New features .
WGT Forum link to video tutorials ( WGT Forum link )
WGT & WGTers COMPILATION OF VIDEO TURORIALS ( website link )

71 video tutorials . From WGTers & WGT . 32 young46 tutorials .
ALL KINDS OF RANDOM WGT VIDEO TUTORIALS ( website link )
YOUNG46 WGT VIDEO TUTORIALS ( website link )
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4 links to access links in this forum
" THE THREAD PAGE " ( WGT Forum link )
a couple hundred interesting & boring threads of mine and others .

" THE PUTTING PAGE " .( WGT Forum link )
Featuring 35 putting video tutorials .
A couple dozens of putting links
The biggest compilation of putting tutorials anywhere .

" TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page . ( WGT Forum link )
Also with
Appreciation from the TRAILBLAZERS
I BUILT THE WALL ( WGT Forum link )
Which explains
THE NEW LONG WALL ( website link )

" FRIENDS & WGT TROPHY PAGE " ( WGT Forum link )
GOLF WITH FRIENDS ( WGT Forum link )
NOT FROM THE SHORT LIST ( WGT Forum link )
WGT KICKASS GR8's
VOTSCC KICK ASS GR8's
HONORABLE MENTION OF SOME WGT KICK ASS GR8's ( WGT Forum link )
A Tribute to Casey
CASEY THE MAN , THE MYTH , THE LEGEND . ( website link )
VIDEO TRIBUTE TO CASEY AND THE BUSHWACKERS
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Gift Of Golf Foundation ( WGT Forum link )
CASEY'S GIFT OF GOLF FOUNDATION Formerly Casey's Make a Wish
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MIA - Where are they? ( WGT Forum link )

NATIONAL TODAY Thursday JULY 13

JULY 13

Topics tagged under 2 on Valley of the Sun Casual Club July_111

National French Fry Day

Did you know that the origin of French fries is likely not French at all?

National French Fry Day on July 13 is a great opportunity to take the time to sample some golden-brown potato slices. But did you know that the origin of French fries is more than likely not French at all? Potatoes were being fried in Belgium way before the French, but more on that later. When it comes to the tastiest French fries on the planet, everyone seems to have an opinion. It’s a time-consuming decision to find your favorite because no two restaurants seem to have the same recipe. French fries do have a nutritional stigma attached to them, however, due to high-caloric and fat content. But it’s tough to say no to a hot batch — even the ones at the bottom of the bag.
When is National French Fry Day 2023?

Crinkle-cut, English style, or McDonald’s famous fries, French fries are enjoyed and celebrated on National French Fry Day on July 13.
History of National French Fry Day

Estimates say Americans eat around 30 pounds of French fries per person each year. That seems like a lot, but when you think about all the ways you can eat fries, it adds up quickly. They’re easy to gobble down, whether they’re straight out of a fast-food French-fry container or whether you’re an expert at making fries at home. Add in all of the different condiments, and these simple potatoes become even more popular.

The term ‘French fries’ refers to deep-fried slices or strips of potatoes. While the precise origins are unknown, the item hit the culinary scene sometime in the 1700s. It had taken an entire century for potatoes to become widely accepted as food, arriving in Europe in the 1600s.

Like most iconic foods, the French fry has an interesting folk story about how it was created. Belgians call dibs on the origins of French fries, claiming it to be an invention of their people. According to a manuscript by Joseph Gerard, the residents of the Meuse Valley, located near Dinant in Belgium, consumed a lot of fish, since they lived near the river. During winters, when the rivers would freeze and fishing would become difficult, the idea to slice potatoes like fish fillets and fry them in hot fat was born.

But all credit does go to the French for popularizing frying foods and selling them in public on street carts called ‘frites,’ in the mid-1700s. Eventually, potatoes were cut in all sorts of shapes and fried. As to how French fries arrived in America, there are two versions of that story, too. The more popular and accepted fact is that Thomas Jefferson brought the dish to the U.S.A. While serving time as an ambassador, Jefferson spent a lot of time in France and went on to serve “potatoes served in the French manner” at a White House dinner in 1802.

The other theory is that World War I soldiers who were stationed around Dinant in Belgium took a liking to the local finger food known as ‘pommes frites’ and took the idea back with them. This is when French fries really took off and became mainstream in the U.S.

National French Fry Day Social Media Buzz

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Happy French Fry Day!
National French Fry Day - Survey Results

NATIONALTODAY.COM FRENCH FRY SURVEY

Data gathered by a top San Francisco Marketing Agency (survey of 1,000 Americans)

AMERICA’S ULTIMATE RANKING OF FAST FOOD FRIES

#1: McDonalds (35%)
#2: Chick-fil-A (13%)
#3: Five Guys (12%)
#4: Wendys (11%)
#5: Arbys (11%)
#6: Burger King (7%)
#7: In n Out (4%)
#8: Sonic (3%)
#9: Shake Shack (3%)
#10: Carls Jr. (2%)

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF FRIES?

#1: Regular (21%)
#2: Curly (20%)
#3: Steak-cut (14%)
#4: Crinkle (13%)
#5: Waffle (13%)
#6: Wedges (7%)

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CONDIMENT TO PUT ON FRIES?

#1: Ketchup (55%)
#2: Ranch (15%)
#3: Cheese sauce (8%)
#4: Barbecue sauce (7%)
#5: Mayo (4%)

FRIES DIPPED IN MILKSHAKES, YES OR NO?

#1: No, that’s gross (33%)
#2: Yes, I love it (21%)

Traditions

Regular, waffle, Belgian, steak, thick-cut, crinkle-cut, cottage, wedge, curly, shoestring, tornado, and of course, the smiley face, today is the day when fries are celebrated in all shapes and sizes. It is truly amazing how all these variations of fries just seem to taste different and have their own softness and crunch-factor. Try as many as you can today without worrying about your waistline.

To add to the fun, there are countless condiments and toppings that go with fries. Reach out for good ol’ ketchup, or try different sauces and obscure flavors like Nutella!

By the Numbers

165 pounds – the amount of fried potatoes consumed in Belgium annually by every person.

30 pounds – the amount of potato fries consumed by the average American every year.

⅓ – the number of the world’s fries produced by McCain Foods.

90 seconds – the time vending machines in Belgian grocery stores take to fry potatoes and push them out.

1982 – the year when John Calvi wrote an ode to French fries.

7 – the percentage of potatoes grown in the U.S. that are used by McDonald’s.

20 – the ingredients used in McDonald’s’ famous fries recipe.

2-4 – the age of children at which fried potatoes are their highest consumed vegetable.

15 – the types of French fries available.

10,000 – the attendance at the annual French Fry Feed event in the U.S.
National French Fry Day Activities

Try them with a new condiment

Although Americans usually eat their French fries with ketchup, consider experiencing another culture’s condiment on National French Fry Day. Folks in Great Britain eat fries with malt and vinegar. You’d use melted butter and sugar on your fries in Vietnam. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find a new favorite.

Try a new seasoning with your fries

Most people cook their French fries in salt, and leave it at that. But you can sprinkle all kinds of seasonings on French fries, giving them a unique taste. Some people like to use a Cajun seasoning with fries, for example. Find the right seasoning, and, as blasphemous as it sounds, you might even decide to skip dunking them in ketchup.

Consider making your own fries at home

It’s going to be tough to outdo your favorite restaurant’s French fries, but you can use National French Fry Day as an excuse to try to make some fries at home. This can be a messy process, especially the frying step, but you can try a few different variations and seasonings this way. And even if you don’t succeed, you’ll have a much greater appreciation for the fry cook at your favorite local restaurant.

5 Delectable Facts About French Fries

Original name

French fries were originally known as ‘French fried potatoes’ in the U.S. — by the 1930s, the ‘potatoes’ was dropped.

It’s in the skin

The skin of potatoes has important nutrients and vitamins that are at times not peeled when making French fries.

Higher fat content

Steak fries have lower fat than regular cut French fries.

Love me some spuds

The slang term for potato, ‘spud,’ comes from the spade-like tool that is used to harvest the potatoes.

Burning off the calories

To burn off calories from consuming a medium-sized order of McDonald’s French fries, one will have to bowl for 90 minutes, bicycle for 58 minutes, or engage in high-impact aerobics for 50 minutes.

Why We Love National French Fry Day

Some restaurants provide free French fries

The best way to find some free French fries on National French Fry Day is to follow the social media accounts of restaurants. A few different places offer free fries with a meal purchase or by using a digital coupon. We’re not sure people need an excuse to eat more, but free certainly works.

French fries go great with almost anything

Sure, the pairing of French fries and hamburgers is ingrained in the American diet. But fries taste great with many different kinds of food, including sandwiches, steak, and even eggs. And although most people will dip their French fries in ketchup, you’ll find people also dipping fries in plenty of other condiments, including ranch-flavored salad dressing, mustard, and even milkshakes. Heck, as strange as it sounds, some people even eat them plain.

There are so many variations

The thin French fry sticks, often called shoestring fries, that are popular with fast food restaurants are the most common type of fry variation, but you can’t stop there. There are waffle fries, steak fries, curly fries, crinkle-cut fries, home fries, and wedge fries. We wouldn’t recommend trying every variation on National French Fry Day, but we won’t discourage those of you who like a challenge.

THANX TO THE GR8 CC's

pdb1
25,122 Posts Sat, Jan 7 2017 10:55 PM

i just wanted to take a moment to thank some of the many GR8 CC's . That over time , by virtue of a GR8 owner , or GR8 members , or a GR8 program or agenda , or any combination thereof . Have shown the highest levels of sportsmanship , respect , knowledge and fun And are all GR8 ambassadors to the game . This is only a partial list as it could go on forever . And in no particular order . Many more that are on the complete list .
Thank you all for making this game what it is .
Friendly Active Players Club
THE WGT ALIEN AMBASSADORS
PINHUNTERS 2
MOTOR CITY MASTERS
BAD MOON RISING
A BAND OF BROTHERS

FAIR PLAY GOLF CLUB
GOLFLOPP
SOUTHERN ENGLAND LINKS
THE WOLF PACK COUNTRY CLUB
MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN

THE PEOPLES CLUB
GRANDE OAKS GOLF CLUB
THE RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB
QUEBEC BONG CLUB
ARNIES ARMY

SOUTHERN ENGLAND LINKS
NO DRAMA CC
TROUT SLAYERS
CRAVEN DALE COUNTRY CLUB
SCOTTISH BRAVEHEARTS

COOL CITIZENS COUNTRY CLUB
LIVE AND LET GOLF
LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS
FANTASY BAY
WHITE RABBIT COUNTRY CLUB

GO FOR THE GUSTO
TRANSGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
NOT JUST ANOTHER CLUB OF THE WORLD
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
VICTORIAE CC

CHAMPIONSGATE
BLOOD SWEAT AND BEERS
COSA NOSTRA
WOODEN TEE COUNTRY CLUB
VALENCIA CC

FROOT LOOPS
SENIOR MUCKERS 50 YEARS PLUS YOUR IN
FRIENDS OF SEVE COUNTRY CLUB
GOLF DRUNK BOWL NAKED
HOT SHOTS COUNTRY CLUB

AU REVIOR GOPHER COUNTRY CLUB
THE CHULUOTA FLORIDA COUNTRY CLUB
BREAKAWAYS CC
SOUTH EAST SKINS
SHERBROOKE COUNTRY CLUB

SHALLOW MANAGEMENT
PLAY FOR CREDITS COUNTRY CLUB
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
APHRODITE
THE BEST OF THE ALLIECATS

NO EASY STREET GOLF CLUB
UK GOLFERS ELITE
THE WORLD IS YOURS
THE LIONS HEART COUNTRY CLUB
SKIPS CASUAL CLUB

RED DIRT GOLF
THE BUSHWACKERS
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
GUYS AND DOLLS
THINK POSITIVE
SCOTTHOPECC

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alosso
20,950 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 1:36 AM

May I express my gratitude
OTOH, methinks that some explanation is due. Our last tackling, in one CDP thread, apparently resulted from a misunderstanding on my side. I apopogise for that.
Therefore, let me propose to settle this and declare it nuisance of yesteryear.
Peace, if you agree.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 2:58 AM

alosso:
OTOH, methinks that some explanation is due. Our last tackling, in one CDP thread, apparently resulted from a misunderstanding on my side. I apopogise for that.

None necessary . We have a propensity to offer our opinions to all comers . if we can remain civil in our varied opinions . Then the open forum is working correctly . i think that typically we remain professional and free of insults and degrading . If we can get through it no worse than we have . and always strive for a professional mutually satisfying difference of opinion . That is when we disagree . Then all should be good . Lol . What did I just say ? Peace man . There is plenty of room for the two of us .
Paul
May the SUN always be with us
I am dead serious about how i feel about the impact these CC's have made in so many ways . There isn't a question that what you bring is a big part of it .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 3:25 AM

I think there are 61 CC's on that list . Those are my top 61 in no particular order . i have had positive contact with each one of them in one way or another .
There are many more that i know have earned my respect . Then on top of that .
There are even still a GR8 number of CC's that reputations as top notch precedes them . And i have not had the pleasure or opportunity to encounter .
All in all I am guessing that these lists compile somewhere upward towards 10,000 of the finest WGT members . That's a number I surely can be proud and happy to be connected to .
To think that there are perhaps 10 to 50 . maybe 100 times more that i have never even or heard of . CC's and members within them . Is an incredible thought . There are some that estimate many more than that . Who knows ?
WillyBigg
2,135 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 9:13 AM

Thank you Paul for your list & including Red Dirt Golf. Also, I appreciate all your forum comments, keep up the good work. We could certainly use more posts like yours.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 9:54 AM

Thank you very much Will .
alanti
10,563 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 12:31 PM

pdb1:

We have a propensity to offer our opinions to all comers . if we can remain civil in our varied opinions . Then the open forum is working correctly . i think that typically we remain professional and free of insults and degrading . If we can get through it no worse than we have . and always strive for a professional mutually satisfying difference of opinion . That is when we disagree . Then all should be good . Lol . What did I just say ? Peace man . There is plenty of room for the two of us .
Paul
May the SUN always be with us
I am dead serious about how i feel about the impact these CC's have made in so many ways . There isn't a question that what you bring is a big part of it .

I totally agree with the first part Paul.....and at times I have strayed from the remaining civil part.....
But this is our only outlet to vent, suggest and discuss this great game, but if we can do it in an objective manner, then at least everyone can absorb the data and make informed decisions.
With the second part and the CC's listed, indeed a very well thought out list and I am pleased and humbled Cosa Nostra was included.
CC's are the lifeblood of WGT for many players, and without them, many of us would have stopped playing - I certainly would have.
I am sure there are hundreds more great CC's out there and credit needs to go to their owners and directors for their hard work in making them great clubs. But that is only part of what makes a good CC great - the members make them great.
So for all members out there, support your CC by playing events, friending other members, playing with each other and conversing in the CC forum, I see no point in being a member and not participating in CC events.
CEverett12
14,177 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 12:40 PM

Happy New Year from The Bushwackers Country Club ! keep it in the short grass ..
ct690911
7,058 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 12:53 PM

"We have a propensity to offer our opinions to all comers . if we can remain civil in our varied opinions . Then the open forum is working correctly . i think that typically we remain professional and free of insults and degrading ..."
I fully agree Paul. I certainly strive to abide by the common decency you allude to...then I provide advice, or tell a joke, or make a mistake...or even post a compliment on a wall...and out they crawl.
That said, even though I've been accused of everything from being a hypocrite to a drama queen (no examples are apparently necessary)...I've never been accused of cheating. No doubt the worst thing one can be accused of in here. Which also seems to occur with no proof attached.
ct
ps: thx for incl ABoB.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 1:22 PM

alanti:
I have strayed from the remaining civil part

You know we all have .
alanti:
if we can do it in an objective manner, then at least everyone can absorb the data and make informed decisions.

All we can do is try to be objective . With all of us venting it is up to all of us to try to maintain to some extent . And this does not have to be our only outlet to vent either .
alanti:
So for all members out there, support your CC by playing events, friending other members, playing with each other and conversing in the CC forum, I see no point in being a member and not participating in CC events.

Absolutely . But why is it that so many do not feel the same way . I know what a good CC member is because I have some . But so few of the many that have crossed our path would even give us the time of day .
I am sure it is just the luck of the draw . And the fact that most players that are interested in CC's are already in them .

PG 2

alanti
10,563 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 2:28 PM

pdb1:
But why is it that so many do not feel the same way

Gee that is the $64,000 question.
It is hard to get the right mix of players but unless the player is recommended, then it is difficult with any new recruit.
Owners cannot see their CC history (how often they change, play or interact) and the player will never really know what the club is like until joining. No due diligence here - you can look at score history, not a lot more.
As you say, most players who are in CC's will not move unless they are not satisfied, so getting good new members can be difficult.
I have been in 3 clubs - first was when I hit TP/master a large 250 member club. I joined as it was primarily Australian so was easy to get games in with members as we were mostly in the right time zone. However I disagreed with a few things so left and the club imploded.
#2 was started by a mate - 12 or so members - all really good guys and we would play AS together all the time. Slowly they stopped playing.....so I finally left after explaining to the owner (we remain good friends)...sadly he closed the club that day.
#3 and probably last (unless I get booted out) is CN. Whilst we have a few members who do not play, it is pretty active and a great bunch of guys. People that I would happily have a beer with and talk to the wee hours if we met. It is not large, nor do we want it to be, but we want the right people who fit in and will play. I know the members by name, nit by a ID or number. I sometimes feel members of large CC's just get a little lost. It is fine to play tournaments, but it is also another to learn about them and what makes them tick.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 3:02 PM

My question was a bit rhetorical . And the answers are many . I still think it is very odd that so many WGTers defy the easy protocol of a normal CC . Surprising , their lack of experience in what it takes to become part of a working group .
I know that we could not make it any easier for them to fit right in and feel right at home .
So I still believe that bad luck can only last so long . And good luck will find its way at some point .
Another odd and perplexing scenario is the CC's who's owners have abandoned the CC months and years prior . I have an extensive list of these CC's . Most are larger than 100 members . I have found that almost half of these CC's are filled with 90 % recruits . And new members join everyday . I am not kidding . These players remain recruits for ever . Without any guidance , leadership , assistance , or any clue .
I have invited the members that have showed activity in the last couple weeks . Sometimes 2 or 3 times . I have only had a few of them respond .
The abandoned CC's with more tiers and activity . Also seem content to remain stagnant .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 3:41 PM

CEverett12:
Happy New Year from The Bushwackers Country Club ! keep it in the short grass .

Have a Gr8 year to you all as well .
That's an awesome logo .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Jan 8 2017 8:34 PM

ct690911:
.I've never been accused of cheating. No doubt the worst thing one can be accused of in here. Which also seems to occur with no proof attached

Another can of worms . I don't think I have been accused of it either .
As a result of 3 now CC members and two fellow CC owners being disabled for what appears to be using a shared account . Each incident has a family member tied to the ISP.
Something in these cases was not acceptable to WGT . I could see no wrong doing .
For no reason neither the fact that I am a CC owner or the fact that I knew these players . Means in any way that I am aware of anything these players do . I only know what I see and what I am told . Certainly not acceptable to be guilty by association . And am not at all concerned if there are those that doubt that .
craigswan
28,232 Posts Mon, Jan 9 2017 12:16 AM

Thanks for the mention paul .
I have posted your kind remarks in our club forum .
And as always I have taken all the credit .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Jan 9 2017 3:11 AM

craigswan:
And as always I have taken all the credit .

Knew you would Craig . I do the same . Lol . Allie and you are the reason for the mention .
Thank you .

lol . typo corrected .
craigswan
28,232 Posts Mon, Jan 9 2017 7:53 AM

So Allie , you’re interested in working with us. What is your experience with mentally disturbed people?

I’ve been on wgt with the alliecats and craig for 5 years now.

Very good, the job is yours.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Sat, Jan 14 2017 9:57 PM

craigswan:

So Allie , you’re interested in working with us. What is your experience with mentally disturbed people?
the supernova:

I’ve been on wgt with the alliecats and craig for 5 years now.

Very good, the job is yours.

craigswan:

Another show stopper Craig . lol .
mantis0014
8,945 Posts Sat, Jan 14 2017 11:31 PM

pdb1:
i just wanted to take a moment to thank some of the many GR8 CC's . That over time , by virtue of a GR8 owner , or GR8 members , or a GR8 program or agenda , or any combination thereof . Have shown the highest levels of sportsmanship , respect , knowledge and fun And are all GR8 ambassadors to the game . This is only a partial list as it could go on forever . And in no particular order . Many more that are on the complete list .
Thank you all for making this game what it is

Thanks mate. It's good to read your kind words.
-Roger
South East Skins
VPfister
443 Posts Tue, Jan 22 2019 7:43 AM

Thanks for the Cool Citizens Shout out, we appreciate it!

PG 3

AlaskanDame
17,518 Posts Tue, Jan 22 2019 8:57 AM

pdb1:

I think there are 61 CC's on that list . Those are my top 61 in no particular order . i have had positive contact with each one of them in one way or another.

Did I do something negative? LOL!!
Take care,
AKD
DoctorLarry
4,249 Posts Tue, Jan 22 2019 12:10 PM

AlaskanDame:

pdb1:

I think there are 61 CC's on that list . Those are my top 61 in no particular order . i have had positive contact with each one of them in one way or another.

Did I do something negative? LOL!!
Take care,
AKD

LOL.
First I have seen of this post since it has been buried for two years until today and I have only been here a year!
There are a lot of good and great CC's so it is really difficult to start a comprehensive list - but I totally understand that these are the ones that have had a that positive impact/contact for you.
It certainly is difficult to find a CC that is a good fit - especially for newer players. Having been in two CC's early that were not a fit, I now enjoy being in one that fits like a glove.
I agree with the previous post about how being in a CC can make the journey through WGT land much more enjoyable and productive. I would find it hard to keep interest without that.
pdb1
25,122 Posts Fri, Jul 3 2020 6:47 PM

pdb1:

i just wanted to take a moment to thank some of the many GR8 CC's . That over time , by virtue of a GR8 owner , or GR8 members , or a GR8 program or agenda , or any combination thereof . Have shown the highest levels of sportsmanship , respect , knowledge and fun And are all GR8 ambassadors to the game . This is only a partial list as it could go on forever . And in no particular order . Many more that are on the complete list .
Thank you all for making this game what it is .

Friendly Active Players Club
THE WGT ALIEN AMBASSADORS
PINHUNTERS 2
MOTOR CITY MASTERS
BAD MOON RISING
A BAND OF BROTHERS

FAIR PLAY GOLF CLUB
GOLFLOPP
SOUTHERN ENGLAND LINKS
THE WOLF PACK COUNTRY CLUB
MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN

THE PEOPLES CLUB
GRANDE OAKS GOLF CLUB
THE RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB
QUEBEC BONG CLUB
ARNIES ARMY

SOUTHERN ENGLAND LINKS
NO DRAMA CC
TROUT SLAYERS
CRAVEN DALE COUNTRY CLUB
SCOTTISH BRAVEHEARTS

COOL CITIZENS COUNTRY CLUB
LIVE AND LET GOLF
LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS
FANTASY BAY
WHITE RABBIT COUNTRY CLUB

GO FOR THE GUSTO
TRANSGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
NOT JUST ANOTHER CLUB OF THE WORLD
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
VICTORIAE CC

CHAMPIONSGATE
BLOOD SWEAT AND BEERS
COSA NOSTRA
WOODEN TEE COUNTRY CLUB
VALENCIA CC

FROOT LOOPS
SENIOR MUCKERS 50 YEARS PLUS YOUR IN
FRIENDS OF SEVE COUNTRY CLUB
GOLF DRUNK BOWL NAKED
HOT SHOTS COUNTRY CLUB

AU REVIOR GOPHER COUNTRY CLUB
THE CHULUOTA FLORIDA COUNTRY CLUB
BREAKAWAYS CC
SOUTH EAST SKINS
SHERBROOKE COUNTRY CLUB

SHALLOW MANAGEMENT
PLAY FOR CREDITS COUNTRY CLUB
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
APHRODITE
THE BEST OF THE ALLIECATS

NO EASY STREET GOLF CLUB
UK GOLFERS ELITE
THE WORLD IS YOURS
THE LIONS HEART COUNTRY CLUB
SKIPS CASUAL CLUB
Jolly Jims Casual Country Club

RED DIRT GOLF
THE BUSHWACKERS
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
GUYS AND DOLLS
THINK POSITIVE
SCOTTHOPECC

_________________
May the SUN always be with you

Holy Moley . Gulp . I had to look . And that's the short list . Ugh . Lol .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Aug 5 2020 10:08 PM

Above is a slightly edited version of my original list . To be clear . The very short list . As there are hundreds more I could add as GR8 CC's .
What that list mostly consisted of are the CC's I had the privelege of meeting in the WGT CLASHes . Sometimes more than once .
And a few other CC's I knew at the time .
This list of CC's below is another list altogether . Very interesting list of some of the CC's I found some of the[url=https://www.wgt.com:443/forums/EditPost.aspx/Is this WGT's oldest active player] [/url]" TRAILBLAZERS " in .
What is interesting to me is that there are " TRAILBLAZERS " residing in inactive CC's . CC's whos owners abandoned them some time ago .
At the same time I found some CC's previously unknown to me that are 100% active .
Palmetto Palm Isle

Clwb Golff Draig Goch

Mercia England Golfers Association MEGA
Par Busters Country Club
Bunny Ranch CC
Royal Assassins
EAGLE CITY BOOMERS

Sunny Days and Fair Breezes
GETTERDUN Country Club

COLOMBIA GOLF
Supermans Cove COUNTRY CLUB
Smoking Tees
Golf Passion Italy
Bushwood Country Club
Legend Oaks Golf Club

Czech Club
Pirates Cove Country Club

Bunker Buster Country Club

420 ValleyHill
bucks run country club
Drive This
FREELANCE COUNTRY CLUB 2015
Mighty Rovers
Supermans Cove
opentoall
In His Glorious Name
the cheeky girls
Blood and Fire Country Club

Edinburghs green and white finest

BASA
Moving Forward Country Club
The IMPERIAL GRAND MASTERS Flatliners

Left or Right of Center

South East Skins
Flatliners

The Oxford Golf Club
Double Eagle Preserve
Tarheel Strokers
Bobcat Links Country Club
Rock and Roll Rasta
The Honors Golf Club
GALAU WOOD
NYC Country Club
Club 3vil

A few more
CC for GOLFAHOLICS
Travelers
The Golf Masters Club
Twisted Evolution
The Big Texan
The AFC Northern Golfers
ERAC CC
Shale Golf Course
Schlitz and Giggles
East Coast
Pebble Beach CaddieShack
Mentally Unstable Monkey
Chill Town II
Blue Horizons Country Club
easygoingtruckers
Bethpage Black Players
RAF Croughton GC
Great Danes
Smooth swingers
Kavala City
tabaddestduffers
T C D J Country Club
Smooth swingers
The Urantia Golf and Country Club
Texas Lone Stars
The Monkey Club
Lulling Feathers
Country Club Crest Savages
Glen Abbey Golf Club Ontario
Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden
Griniga Gamla Gubbar
SENIOR Muckers 50 years plus Your in
no nb and ty codes club here mate

I did not record all of the CC's I found " TRAILBLAZERS " in . This is just some of them .

Something else interesting to note . Is the high number of " TRAILBLAZERS " not belonging to CC's . Some never having done so .
Incredible to me to go so long not ever enjoying the benefits of an active GR8 CC . Yet still interacting , playing , probably alt shot matches . Still having a very good time in WGT . Still very cool .
There are 2 threads in which you can find the " TRAILBLAZERS ".
TRIBUTES : WHERE TO BEGIN

Is this WGT's oldest active player?
pdb1
25,122 Posts Thu, Oct 27 2022 11:35 AM

AlaskanDame:

pdb1:

I think there are 61 CC's on that list . Those are my top 61 in no particular order . i have had positive contact with each one of them in one way or another.

Did I do something negative? LOL!!
Take care,
AKD

Of course not . I have no idea how that could have been missed . ( these were daunting and mind boggling tasks ) .
FIxed and all good now . Better late than never .
craigswan
28,232 Posts Fri, Oct 28 2022 3:11 AM

Great List Paul .
Will save me time if i ever want to change or if the Alliecats shuts down .
I don’t care to join any club that’s prepared to have me as a member...
SamSpayed
4,575 Posts Fri, Oct 28 2022 2:56 PM

craigswan:
I don’t care to join any club that’s prepared to have me as a member...

This one should be good for you then, Craig. It doesn't look like they're prepared for much of anything.
Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden

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I post these PUBLIC CITIZEN announcements . Solely as a source for information we may not otherwise get a chance to hear . While I most often agree with many of their causes . I post these as more informational than political .

how little we seem to have learned is itself an emergency .

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“Spirit in the Sky,” Norman Greenbaum

Norman Greenbaum may have been a one-hit wonder with his “spiritual” guitar licks, but the song has been good to him over the years. He has said it took him just 15 minutes to pen the song in 1968 after seeing gospel singer Porter Wagoner on TV. “I thought, ‘Yeah, I could do that,’” he told the New York Times in 2006. He was right — and the song has been a mainstay ever since, even if the rest of Greenbaum’s career didn’t make quite the same splash. Because “Spirit” has been featured in countless movies and commercials over the years, Greenbaum’s 15-minute songwriting session more than paid off.

“Afternoon Delight,” Starland Vocal Band

The song that quickly became synonymous with hanky-panky had fairly innocuous origins: In 1974, band member Bill Danoff was enjoying Happy Hour at Clyde’s restaurant in Georgetown when he noticed their menu referred to the specials as “afternoon delights.” He filed the phrase away and later built it into the one-hit wonder everyone (including Ron Burgandy) knows and loves today. Starland Vocal Band never found the same smash-hit success, but they’ve made peace with it. "We didn't sustain a career but we lived the average life span of any band - five years,” said lead singer Taffy Nivert. "But because we were a one-hit wonder, we got our name on the wall at the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame," she added. "If we had another hit, that would never have happened."

“Hooked on a Feeling,” Blue Swede

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“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” Looking Glass

Had Looking Glass’s lead singer Elliot Lurie gone a more literal direction with the lyrics to this one-hit wonder, we’d be singing, “Randye, you’re a fine girl.” Randye was the name of his high school girlfriend; Lurie sang her name over the chords of a song he was working on. Eventually he created a story to go along with the tune and changed the name to better fit the story: “In my mind, it was a 19th century port with sailors and barmaids and things like that,” Lurie told The Hollywood Reporter. “So, the name is borrowed from my high school girlfriend and then changed to Brandy because obviously that makes a lot more sense when you are a barmaid.” Looking Glass did have one other Top 40 hit, “Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne,” but it lacked the timelessness of “Brandy.”

“Black Betty,” Ram Jam

It’s hard to tell from the hard-rocking version that was a hit for Ram Jam in 1977, but “Black Betty” was originally a folk song sometimes credited to Lead Belly. Lead Belly’s version was just 59 seconds, but when Ram Jam expanded it to nearly 4 minutes, they had a #18 hit on their hands - their only hit. The true meaning of “Black Betty” has never fully been explained, but theories include that it refers to a bottle of moonshine, a musket, or a whip used in a prison yard.

“Wipe Out,” The Surfaris

The surf-rock band The Surfaris really only had two songs — and “Wipe Out” was made up in mere minutes just so the song “Surfer Joe” would have a B-side Bob Berryhill, co-writer of the song, said the base was a marching band cadence made up by drummer Ronnie Wilson, who — surprise, surprise — was in his high school marching band. The whole song came together in about 15 minutes, with manager Dale Smallen providing what they called “the witch’s laugh.” The instrumental song became a national hit, charting at #2 in 1963. Though The Surfaris released many other albums and singles, none even came close to the popularity of “Wipe Out.”

“Stuck in the Middle With You,” Stealers Wheel

If you ever confused “Stuck in the Middle With You” with a Bob Dylan song, then mission accomplished: The tune was meant as a Dylan parody. The lyrics themselves - think, “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right” - were intended to represent an industry cocktail party. Though the Scottish band had three studio albums and lead singer Gerry Rafferty went on to have solo hits like “Baker Street,” “Stuck in the Middle With You” has become particularly cemented in music history thanks to its placement in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and, in more recent years, as the theme song to the Netflix show Grace and Frankie.

“Escape (The Pina Colada Song),” Rupert Holmes

This one-hit wonder has the distinction of being the last song to chart in the 1970s. Surprisingly, Holmes had a hit bigger than “Escape” - “Him,” which charted at #4 in 1980. But today, he’s definitely more well known for the pina coladas — which, as of 2019, he still doesn’t drink. And although he may not be so well-known for the rest of the music he sang, Holmes is famous among industry insiders and musicians, writing songs for Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow and Judy Collins, among others.

“Harper Valley P.T.A.,” Jeannie Riley

Released in 1968, this sassy song about a mom singled out by her daughter’s straight-laced PTA apparently resonated with a lot of people. The tune hit number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts (a feat not matched until Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” in 1981) and Riley won a Grammy for her vocals. She never had a mainstream hit afterward, but that’s likely due to her career change – in 1972, she became a born-again Christian and switched to singing gospel instead.

“Hey! Baby,” Bruce Channel

For a song that only held the #1 position on the Billboard charts for three weeks in 1962, it’s sure had a lasting impact - pep bands and sports arenas still play it nearly 60 years later. The song was written by Channel and his acquaintance Margaret Combs when they were teenagers trying to create hits like they heard on the radio. Channel’s only other commercial success was a song called “Keep On,” which made the Top 40 in the U.K., but didn’t do much in the States.

Latest Feature Requests - Proposal for WGTIcon and WGT

1Latest Feature Requests - Proposal for WGTIcon and WGT

alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:59 AM

In light of what most of the community consider poor communication (and was acknowledged by WGTPizza in the forums - whether that was a WGT or personal view)between WGT and the players I have the following proposal.
I have seen great product suggestions from players but we never know whether these ideas are forwarded to be considered or just stay as empty words on a forgotton forum page.
Would it be possible to update the player suggestion list (please read before posting - albeit not done by many!) to have the following, This should be done on a regular basis.
- Items Requested and under consideration
- Items Agreed to be implemented, with approximate timeframe and/or priority
- Rejected requests and a brief reason
I think if this type of format could be updated regularly it would stop some duplication in the posts, and keep players informed. Currently we only have a list of requests and what has been implemented, but many players (like myself) feel that requests are not heard or considered and would at least give some transparency between WGT and the forum. Currently the only time the community hears news is after an update or the odd Twitch Chat (and as one poster put it, he looked like a deer in headlights) with Chad. Communication is the one area that lets WGT down - the product is excellent so just brandishing a thought that you could consider or forward to the right person.
Obviously this would require a WGT employees time to compile and post and I realize that Icon must be busy as you are the sole moderator currently.
A response would be appreciated whether this is feasible (all three points) and if not, why not.
UPDATED 6/27/13 - NOTE the last column which was truncated was for a brief
WGTicon
12,511 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 1:31 PM

HI
here is what I can do for you.
If you compile a list, I will comment where I can. I know that we will not be able to comment on #2 at all but I can comment whether I passed it on on if it's something we won't consider anytime soon.
-wgticon
alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 3:26 PM

Thanks for the prompt answer Icon.
I will be happy to compile a list to the best of my ability, anyone with suggestions please leave them briefly in this thread.
I do not understand why #2 (from the original post) cannot be commented on however. I expect and understand that WGT do not want to compromise any proprietary information but keeping the players in the dark for upcoming releases is poor. I have found players look forward to items they may want, only to be very disheartened after the update.
So after I complie of list you are saying you may or may not be able to comment on
- Items Requested and under consideration
- Rejected requests and a brief reason
And items that WGT have agreed for implementation will not be discussed
That leaves a big gray area and the assumption would be if a suggestion is not in items 1 or 2 above it has been agreed and will be implemented in the future. which could lead to dissapointment. I agree that WGT or any company should make promises that can not be delivered but this would appear to me that WGT are not sure what, when or if they can deliver.
Even if items agreed to and will be implemented is listed with no time frames attached would be great to see.
SHRUDE
5,835 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 3:40 PM

alanti:
So after I complie of list you are saying you may or may not be able to comment

Sounds good, I will help wih a concise list as well.
At least if the items in this list are each 'marked' with an 'answer' or 'cannot answer' we will finally feel that our suggestions / requests HAVE actually been seen.
Thanks Icon, thanks Alanti.

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alanti
10,563 Posts

Tue, Mar 5 2013 3:42 PM

Thanks Shrude, I know and have seem great ideas re CC's from you - great from that perspective I have started the list anyone with ideas to add please add a comment or wall post me.
A note for Icon, this is not the completed list so give me a week to finalize. Obviously I know some items will be a no and excluded things like cheaper balls as I know WGT will not comment on pricing. At work at the moment (limited time) so could not scour the forums as well as I would like and know I have missed a lot, but it is a starting point.

Suggestion	Agreed and will be implemented	Under Consideration	Rejected	Brief Explanation
Shot Shaping, i.e. Draw/Fade and Stance adjustments
Mulligan's for Practice Rounds
Ball Retriever for balls in shallow water
Revert back to Tier based clubs rather than levels
Driving range & putting green
Spectator mode
Left-handed play
Player rankings/more stats & leader boards
Lobby to chat and find players for games
Ability to swap out Irons for other clubs
More detailed ratings on the proshop pages to describe equipment
Indicate in the lobby when a player is blocked by you
New ranking system
Callaway Clubs and Other Brands
VEM to be turned down
Drop zones
More courses for Stroke Play
Increased prizes for tournaments - prizes have not risen but equipment has
Bulk buying discounts
Award/reward system to be revamped to something meaningful and better rewards
Loyalty program
Direct link for reporting Multi-account holders or inappropriate profile names/pictures
Option to Disable the Auto Caddy
Sponsored Golf Balls from major companies (i.e. advertising their product) resulting in better pricing
Better Free balls with some attributes
Ability to change music - perhaps a selection of 6 or so
Ability to send Multiple messages to friends and multiple message deletion
Block Player function to include forums and any game you join
Ability to copy and Paste from Chat Boxes
Ability to change from Yards to Metres
Forum Moderators to have the ability to merge or move threads and delete off topic subjects
Regularly updated FAQ section with clear cache etc info - currently outdated
Show on players profiles to whom gifts are sent to
Mix and Match Avatar Selection at an affordable price
Delete all accounts from a player who has been confirmed as a Multi-account holder
Allow Status to be customized i.e. At Work/BRB
Missed Invites Log
Rental on clubs to get deducted from purchase price is bought before rental expires
Option to extend time with disconnects in multi-player games or drop game on disconnect
Add a shopping cart to pro shop
Smoother Swing Meter
Allow to swap a ball to another in the bag if last ball lost
Indicate blocked players in lobby
Other Sound Effects - like wildlife
Multi Player Tournament Rounds
In Game Weather Effects
Allow Legend Balls to be gifted
Allow FULL details of a shot in a replay, i.e. club, meter showing, aim etc
Detailed List of ball inventory when joining a game to be displayed
Move avatar around the tee L-R

Suggestion for Country Clubs	Agreed and will be implemented	Under Consideration	Rejected	Brief Explanation
Ability to create Tiered Based CC tournaments, including Multi Tier
Improvements to existing features for communicating with members. Messaging etc. and vice versa, communicating with the owner.
Creating country club Tournaments with incentives provided from within the Club Community - Integration of resources
Enhancements to owners tools in respect of CC invitations/ promotion & selection criteria.
Ability to enable Club 'co-owners/ lieutenants' with optional club privileges allowing help for the Owner
Improved CC forum 'admin tools'.
Increased level of Owners & Members options.
Owners ability to delete/ edit content from within the Club environs.
Some improvements to forum formatting options - to increase ease of use for all members including owners ability to merge threads
CC Menu options within a members Profile page
The leader board in credit matches should not be shown as in the Ready Go's
A single play CTTH cc play.
The ability to play club tournaments as a group, even perhaps AS
Lounge / chat room / meeting area. for CC's - Lobby to organize games
The ability to customize your own CC picture, and place it in the area where folks check out the CC's.
The ability to determine what clubs are used in a CC Tourney i.e. eligibility for the competitions criteria
The ability to cancel a Premium CC Tournament if the number of entrants is low (i.e. refund the entrance fee)
Ability to Multi message to Club members and the Owner to have the ability to remove multiple members from the club
Ability to change/delete created tournaments
Ability to create owners fund for prizes such as balls
Allow club profile emblem on members bags
Allow new members posts to the forum without moderation
Allow Search function in CC forums
Allow CC Tournament to be deleted by Host or Owner before entries are made

Final Update and emailed to Icon 18/3/13 Last column is for Icons Explaination

SHRUDE
5,835 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 10:56 PM

Excellent start there alanti.
If we can keep this thread concise and On Topic (OT), ICON replies to each point, when he can, no doubt Alanti will update/ edit this list.
A great avenue for feedback.
However, If ICON comes back to us here and says 'xyz suggestion' wont be implemented, this shouldn't be a platform for arguing the why's and whatfor's.
In that vein, ICON, if you can at all, please provide a reasoning as to why a particular idea cannot be implemented.
PM sent alanti, with some other ideas for possible inclusion.
josephk2317
873 Posts Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:39 PM

I even suggested around Christmas time that we could have sponsorship golf balls from other companies and country clubs. And that they could be less expensive for having their advertisement logo on them. It would even be beneficial for WGT if they get their percentage of the purchases. Here are some that could be implemented between the WGT balls & name brands.
Wilson Titanium
Taylor Made Penta
Titleist NXT
Top Flight XL
Not to mention golf balls with logos from various real country clubs on here.
Also making the free WGT ball with some attributes instead of none.
Like 1/2 dot of feel and back spin for more precision & to get new players accustomed with these types of balls later on as their skills improve.
Happy Golfing
Joe
petercooper1958
705 Posts Wed, Mar 6 2013 12:23 AM

This list is a great idea. I would like to add to the list
- the ability to play club tournaments as a group, even perhaps AS.
I'm sure there will be lots of other replies.
I'll go and shake a few branches now and see what falls out
petercooper1958
705 Posts Wed, Mar 6 2013 12:46 AM

Country Club Option
- Lounge / chat room / meeting area. So matches can be organised before invites are sent. The way it stands now one person might always invite for Bethpage Black for example. (this may not be useful to smaller clubs but it would be good for the larger ones.
- Voice room :- where newer players can be talked through any issues they are having with the game, or indeed just meet other members of the club.

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opyeuclid
6,666 Posts

Wed, Nov 14 2012 1:33 PM

Radio : Cart 54 we have a code 714
Pizza : Is that a muliti accounter ?
Icon : No , that means pick up a Big Mac and a Diet Coke for Chad .

OPY iaaRft
drmoose
3,508 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 2:30 PM

HQ: "Ok you two, how can we maximize profits and appear to care about our customers ?"
Pizza: "Ooo, ooo, I know, keep it classy ? "
Icon: "Uh, give them guidelines and patrol the forums ? "

Pizza: "Ooo, ooo, 488 in progress, Kiawah #2 ! "
Icon: "Perps appear to be stealing balls from customers ! "
HQ: "That's us you idiots ! Um, move on folks , nothing to see here . "

Pizza: "Ooo, ooo, how come all we get is this stupid cop car ? "
Icon: " Yeah, while Chad gets to ride in a mini copter ? "
HQ: "DO NOT QUESTION THE GREAT AND ALL POWERFUL OZ !!! "

Pizza: "Ooo, ooo, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Icon !"
Icon: "Car 54 requesting backup, angry villagers appoaching! "
HQ: "Just follow the road paved in gold. "
Doc
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 2:43 PM

Radio : Be on the look out for one AKA opyeuclid . He is selling Cheat codes out of the Tin Cup Diner
Pizza : We sold them codes to opy to make some extra $
Icon : We will just have to get to him first .
OPY iaaRft
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 2:59 PM

Phone cameras are great!

Great stuff 2 -1 & frapp!
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 3:07 PM

Pizza: czzzzt pffffft kischhhhhhhhhh over
Head shed: Whut?
Ike: Dat jus aint classy man. Overr
Head shed: Classy? I told that fool to stay SASSY. Geeze leweeze. Over

Lizziexx
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 3:42 PM

andyson:
Phone cameras are great!

Great stuff 2 -1 & frapp!

LMAO, cheers Andy. Think that list is real, my first 2 holes after these posts where bogies, lol. Shhh, i didnt say that.
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 3:57 PM

One of them : I had a good Sunday , Went to Church .
The other one : I downloaded Porn all day .
Radio : Take your finger off the button on the Mic , We can all hear you .
OPY iaaRft
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 7:54 PM

HQ radio: Car 54! we are flooded with reports of cheaters, meter glitches, ball stealing, and general whining and bitching!!!
Pizza: HO HUM, what else is new? Oh..er..um..Stay Classy!
Icon: OMG! Your joking! This never happens! Can we go get donuts now?
frappefort
3,994 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 8:18 PM

Officer Pizza: we did are investigation, i report a tremendus loss of balls on P,Beach. Headquaters: ask officer icon what he thinks . Officer icon we have to introduce this courses to WGT players, lots of revenus a raise maybee,

josephk2317
873 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 8:45 PM

HQ Radio: Attention all cars, attention all cars. Signal sixty sex. Be On the Lookout for suspicious activity in the Forum Heights district.
Left Cop: What's going on dispatch?
HQ Radio: Apparently someone is impersonating as a voluptuous female in a red string bikini. And trying to coerce innocent bystanders to gift them balls from the Pro Shop. Apprehend this suspect immediately for having a deceiving picture on their profile.
Right Cop: I thought I caught a glimpse of my neighbors husband running around the house yesterday in a red string bikini.

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frappefort
3,994 Posts

Wed, Nov 14 2012 9:57 PM

officer pizza: headquaters we have a T Pro in sight: Headquaters: give us a description . Officer icon : The T Pro wearing a skirt ,blouse ....and a moustache and smoking a cigar .
inthedr1nk
28 Posts Wed, Nov 14 2012 11:25 PM
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 2:30 AM

WGTicon (left): WGT HQ, we got a 211 in progress at RSG B9.
WGTPizza (right): Ooooh, Classy Icon, liking it.
HQ (radio): Err, repeat that 54.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 2:37 AM

WGTPizza (right): What exactly are we doing here Icon?
WGTicon (left): I Dunno, Lets ask Chad.
Chad (radio): Your screwing it all up, thats what your doing.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 2:41 AM

WGT forums and Guidlines get a pounding. Icon and Pizza cant handle it anymore.

WGTPizza (right): We need back up......NOW
WGTicon (left): HQ, we need that back up ASAP.
Chad (radio): What the hell are we paying you guys for?
Ffudd
2,541 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 2:44 AM

WGTpizza (left): We've got lots of Hacks shooting 30 at Kiawah
HQ (radio): Sandbaggers confirmed, Tier them up !
WGTicon (right): Erm . . . we already did, that's why they are Hacks again
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 2:46 AM

WGTPizza (right): So, we are releasing this new golf bag now, eh?
WGTicon (left): Yup, and us 2 have to face the flak.
Chad (radio): Be strong Car 54, may God be with you both.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:00 AM

Chad (radio): Car 54, where are you?
WGTPizza (right): Err, 3 blocks past the suspects home Sir, We shot past the ding line.
WGTicon (left): God dam it, we forgot to turn off the VEM again.
Ffudd
2,541 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:11 AM

WGTpizza (left):  OK we're good to go boss, Twitch.tv test take two
HQ (radio):  . . crackle . . hiss . . pop . . clear your cache . . crackle
WGTicon (right):  Doh ! Let's hope they blame Pizza again !
mara43
1,674 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:04 AM

Base: Car 54 - 'Bagger' Alert
Icon: Hand bag snatcher?
Pizza: No dummy, Credits robber...!

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borntobesting
9,456 Posts

Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:45 AM

Icon: Chad we have the Twixt now what are we supposed to do/
Chad from radio: It's Twixtv not the cookie!
Pizza: I told you Icon. God can't you think of anything but food???
Ffudd
2,541 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:59 AM

WGTpizza (left):  These WGT lollies are gonna sell like hot cakes
HQ (radio):  Will you stop eating man, look at the state of you !
WGTicon (right):  He ate mine too boss !
WigerToods2010
8,252 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 7:12 AM

:O)
frappefort
3,994 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 10:05 AM

officerpizza : we have followed the suspect to a Subway restaurent. Headquaters: when he comes out arrest him . officericon : to late when we got to him he gave is gift subway card to a man with a WGT jacket,no evidence left Sir.
drmoose
3,508 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 10:11 AM

Somewhere, in the not too distant future, faithful employees Pizza and Icon patrol the now empty forums after the mass exodus of angry villagers stays away in droves...
HQ: "Revenue boys ! " 'We need revenue !" "Roll a couple old ladies or something !"
Pizza: "Ooo,ooo, brother can you spare a dime?"
Icon: "I wonder if Walmart is hiring ?"
frappefort
3,994 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 10:14 AM

officerpizza: we are watching two man,on the golf course one with a camera the other keep saying i am Yancy Headquaters :Keep watching and report. Officericon sir they are being watch by a enormous ape like creature. This one just for fun 10 minutes latter officerpizza: we are seing them 3 suspect go in the woods headquaters ; keep us informe of there next mouve. officericon: sir two of them are coming out of the woods ,its the guy saying i am Yancy,hand in hand with the sachquash ,,,, my god they are doing it on the 18 sir
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:14 PM

Chad (radio): Icon, Pizza, can i have the guideline stats please?
WGTPizza (right): I gave out 27 denials, 16 warnings, and banned 2 of them Sir.
WGTicon (left): Err, im not sure here Boss, i just copied and pasted "Clear your Cache" over and over again.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:24 PM

Chad (radio): Ok Guys, new Guidelines are up. Good Luck.
WGTPizza (right): Do we get a raise for this Boss?
WGTicon (left): Sure we are, The new MAX gear will cover it.
mara43
1,674 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:32 PM

Base: 'anything else..?'
Icon: 'eh....extra pickles & more Mio...'
Pizza: 'eh...pepperoni & a Milfshake...'
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:42 PM

WGTPizza (right): Chad, our dashboard just lit up like a Christmas tree.
WGTicon (left): Wow, we got it coming big right now Sir.
Chad (radio): Easy fellas, thats just the profit indicators.

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TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts

Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:55 PM

Chad (radio): Icon, Pizza, you know what to do.
WGTicon (left): (sigh) Here we go again, buckle up Pizza.
WGTPizza (right): Yeeeehaaaa, lets rock.
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:04 PM

HQ radio: We have some mook in here complaining that his approach on St. A. #1 hit into the burn, bounced straight into the cup, then bounced back into the burn, he wants his ball back!
Pizza: Well he got lucky on the first bounce, I think its a wash.
Icon: Tell him when it happens again to save a replay and file a detailed bug report, he he.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:05 PM

The WGT folks get hungry while on Guideline patrol, and strike up conversation about food.

Chad (radio): My favourite would be Lobster Ravioli.
WGTPizza (right): Niiice, but i love me a good old Steak and fries.
WGTicon (left): Me, i just love Pizza. (ahem).
Remember folks, all in jest.
WGTpizza
1,656 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:15 PM

TWOMINUSONE:
WGTicon (left): Me, i just love Pizza. (ahem).

Oh, Icon, I always knew you would confess your love for me some day!

Stay classy,
-WGTpizza
bfghd
1,321 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 4:22 PM

HQ: *All units report back to base. We have a massive angry mob approaching us.
Icon: Right away sir!
Pizza: NOOOOOOOOO! We can't blow doughnut day!!!!!!
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 5:21 PM

Radio : Cart 54 ,, Choppography just posted Practice Feature Fixed in product suggestions .
Pizza : We need to close that thread Down .
Icon : Ya , we want the players to think that was WGT,s idea .
OPY iaaRft
josephk2317
873 Posts Thu, Nov 15 2012 11:35 PM

Don't let Iconian know..... he he
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Fri, Nov 16 2012 1:26 AM

WGTpizza:

TWOMINUSONE:
WGTicon (left): Me, i just love Pizza. (ahem).

Oh, Icon, I always knew you would confess your love for me some day!

Stay classy,
-WGTpizza

LOL, good on Ya Pizza.
frappefort
3,994 Posts Fri, Nov 16 2012 1:38 AM

Officer pizza: Headquaters we been here 8 hours nothing to report Headquaters:People are whining, crying, some bicthing, on the phone,do your job. Officer icon ,well pizza we better start moderating the crowds soon .
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Fri, Nov 16 2012 1:48 AM

WGTicon (left): We havent banned anyone for guideline abuse yet, have we?
WGTPizza (right): Nope. Sir, requesting permission to ban somebody.
Chad (radio): Ok fellas, permission granted. Make it look good though.

WGT National Enquirer Special Report #2 - November 2012

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andyson
6,415 Posts

Tue, Nov 20 2012 8:39 AM

This just in..............
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YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 9:10 AM

LOL. Left his calling card, too. Lookit all dem munchies. :-D
sdorr
650 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 9:15 AM

Yes indeed, all is quiet without a problem in WGT land.
Brilliant Frapport.
Thank you Andyson. Once again, a dull day turned lively.
Have a nice day.
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 9:43 AM

Well done FrankO , Let me know what ball you want and I will get them in the mail ASAP.
I would aslo like to gift a sleeve of balls to Andyson , As a Thank You from all of us for all that he has done here and the time he put in to bring a smile to WGT . Let me know your choice Sir .
And I think we should say Thank You to Icon and Pizza for letting us poke fun at them .
OPY iaaRft
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 9:48 AM

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam!
Hilaribles!

I am Yancy
WGTpizza
1,656 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 10:16 AM

YankeeJim:

LOL. Left his calling card, too. Lookit all dem munchies. :-D

Haha, great stuff Andyson. I hope Frap sees his captions on this work of art

Stay classy,
-WGTpizza
andyson
6,415 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 10:23 AM

opyeuclid:
I would aslo like to gift a sleeve of balls to Andyson , As a Thank You from all of us for all that he has done here and the time he put in to bring a smile to WGT . Let me know your choice Sir .

I'm gobsmacked OPY! Very thoughtful and generous of you. Thank you! I prefer the Cally i(z) Level 35s.
I also must say Thank You to WGTPizza and WGTIcon for being good sports about all the fun we've had at their expense.

P.S. Pizza, if you also feel like giving, I prefer the Maserati, LOL
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 10:25 AM

LOL the big pic ,, Yancy candy and Pappers on the dash and the Gents club in the rear window .
OPY iaaRft
WGTpizza
1,656 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 10:26 AM

andyson:

I also must say Thank You to WGTPizza and WGTIcon for being good sports about all the fun we've had at their expense.

P.S. Pizza, if you also feel like giving, I prefer the Maserati, LOL

It's all in good fun, I think I can speak for both of us when I say we enjoyed reading the contributions
Oh Andy... always a dreamer, huh?

Stay classy,
-WGTpizza
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 10:51 AM

opyeuclid:
And I think we should say Thank You to Icon and Pizza for letting us poke fun at them .
OPY iaaRft

Defo some good sportsmanship from the WGT boys, well done Icon and Pizza. Great work as usual Andy, lol. Loving the "all easy crosswords", LMAO.
Congrats Frapp, That post was the only post i responded to in there, it was a classic.

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frappefort
3,994 Posts

Tue, Nov 20 2012 1:05 PM

I looked at the National Enquirer Comic Caption first , i left a message there ,only after did i reaslise ,Andy added WGT National Enquirer Special Report . Again i am verry proud to have been part of this funny Thread , i will always try to be funny in my own way . I join again in saying ,WGTPizza ,WGTicon are verry good sport ,able to laugh at one self is in your honnor sirs. Andy ty vm for writing my part in proper English . OPY i feel like a winner already i had my price today , so if you insist on gifting me some balls i play a lot with Nikes , but any is a Bonus for me . Now i cant wait to go Bragg a bit to my French Club(Sherbrooke Country Club), where most of us speaks two languages. So have a good day all and thank you all again . Francois (Frapp)
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 1:14 PM

Sent Tour i (z) L35 To Andyson
Sent Nike 20X1 - X L71+ To Frapprfort
OPY iaaRft
frappefort
3,994 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 1:42 PM

TY OPY ,i have received them i will enjoy them ..... Merci TY
andyson
6,415 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 2:02 PM

Balls received too! Thx man!
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 2:10 PM

Good Fun!! Thanks to all involved.
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 2:42 PM

OPY you know Francois will put those prize balls next to a mind enhancing aromatic candle and treasure them for life. Andy will photograph them and use them somehow in a mind expanding post. Great job guys, got lots of hoots on that contest.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Tue, Nov 20 2012 3:27 PM

andyson:
Balls received too!

i keep telling you...
the wife's jewelry box my friend
320 Posts Fri, Dec 14 2012 9:00 PM

WGT National Enquirer Comic Caption Contest August 2012

WGT National Enquirer Comic Caption Contest August 2012

PAGE 1 ONLY

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andyson
6,415 Posts

Mon, Aug 27 2012 12:42 PM

Here's your chance to contribute to the next WGT National Enquirer!
If you've read the latest WGT National Enquirer Special Report you'll know MisterWGT's latest Customer Q&A session didn't quite turn out as planned. So, ever the nimble entrepreneur, MisterWGT sought out new customers to field their questions.
Post here, on this thread, what you think the girl and MisterWGT were talking about in in the photo below.
The best entry will be featured on the cover of the next Enquirer and will receive a sleeve of balls graciously donated by MioKontic!
The deadline for submissions is Saturday September 1st at 11:59:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
Entries will be judged by Mio and me on originality, relevancy, and humor. Multiple entries are allowed. Campaigning is allowed. The only thing not allowed really is changing the photo below.
Decision of the judges is final mostly. And we reserve editorial right to modify your entry to fit the bubble, etc.
Let's see 'em people!

Example:
Girl: Can we have cookies and milk now?
MisterWGT: How about a nice Level-Up Boost Bar instead? Only 100 credits.
mel1950
2,887 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:05 PM

GIRL: So if I buy loads of Level-Up Boost Bars and all the new equipment as I go up the levels it will make me a better player??
Mister WGT: Well, No!! But it will make me an extremely Rich man. he he.............

Mel
mkg335
5,491 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:06 PM

Girl: How long will it take me to get to Level 95 and the new R11s 3-wood?
MrWGT: If you play 5 or 6 rounds every day for the rest of your life, probably about the same time you get your first Social Security check. Next question..
mkg335
5,491 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:11 PM

Girl: What's the best way to birdie #9 at Oakmont?
MrWGT: There are various gods to which you can pray, but I prefer using the foot wedge.
mkg335
5,491 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:21 PM

Girl: My parents have abandoned me and I'm slowly dying of starvation.
MrWGT: Have you flushed your cache? Maybe try a different browser...
frappefort
3,994 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:27 PM

Girl: my putter is that tall.... , MisterWGT: its ok sweet pie, we will take that much out of it
drmoose
3,507 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:32 PM

Girl: "Can you tell me the proper flag placement for #2 in the putting challenge?"
MR WGT: " Actually, there isn't one, but thanks for asking."
frappefort
3,994 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:44 PM

Girl: how did he looked when he got hit in the derriere with a Nike ball. ....................... MisterWGT: he had this look
drmoose
3,507 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 2:24 PM

Girl: "How can you say you run a legitimate site when you allow, and even seem to encourage, dishonesty among players ?"
MR. WGT " Pfffft ! Next question !"
Doc
drmoose
3,507 Posts Mon, Aug 27 2012 2:30 PM

Girl " Will esssy ever get his crayons back ?" Mr WGT " That is unlikely, as he is apt to hurt himself. "
Doc

The WGT National Enquirer Fastest Finger Contest JULY 2011

The WGT National Enquirer Fastest Finger Contest

andyson
6,415 Posts

Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:18 AM

Hello fellow WGTers, my name's not Yancy but I been a'wondering for a while who has the best reactions on this fine site in terms of dingerablility and whatnots.
The abilities to click your clicker and hit (or miss) the dinger precisely appears to be one of the key skills needed to shoot them low scores we been seein'. (I wouldn't know that for a fact cuz I ain't got the skills or the low scores.)
I have this little game which will test your hand eye coordination and report your average reaction time of 5 attempts. The objective is to get the lowest average reaction time.
I will give a Fastest Finger award to the top 10% of the entries (I gotta limit it to the top 15 places though.)
Multiple account rule: To be eligible for an award you must be a member of WGT for at least 3 months.

Here's what you do:
- Play the game using the link below as many times as you like. It is unlimited attempts.
- Screenshot your best scores and post them on this thread.
- Include your age group: (for curiosity's sake)
- Group I - Born before 1940
- Group 2 - Born in the 1940s or 1950s
- Group 3 - Born in the 1960s or 1970s
- Group 4 - Born in the 1980s or 1990s
- Contest ends August 3rd, 2011 at 11:59pm PDT
I'm in Group 2 and here's my best score:

[url=http://www.andyson.net78.net/Royal St. Georges Sheep Crossing.swf]CLICK HERE TO TEST YOUR REACTION TIME[/url]

Good Luck and have fun with it!!
gsoup
2,929 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:58 AM

it told me im a muddlin master
-G
group 2
racoondad
322 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 12:18 PM

I'm a solid Muddling Master (group 3), but did manage to get one right out of the gate due to a finger cramp. LOL.
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 12:24 PM

what age group are you in racoondad? (see the instructions)
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 12:52 PM

I wanna give this thang a run. But, could yalls dumb down the instructions for a common man please?
Thank You
My name is Yancy
fravel
1,715 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 1:09 PM

Group 2
seveking
983 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 1:23 PM

Lol I´ve always thought my strenght is length and my downfall is precision. 0.24 my best.
PRIESTESS
10,560 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 1:57 PM

YancyCan:

I wanna give this thang a run. But, could yalls dumb down the instructions for a common man please?
Thank You
My name is Yancy

LOL Yancy,,As soon as you see that little Hyperactive Tasmanian Devil in Sheeps clothing move hit the dinger,( It said i was slower than O Js car lol)
stuffix
762 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:05 PM

Here's mine (group 4) :
PhiEaglesFan
617 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:13 PM

Group 4

Yes, that is 0.000 and no, i have no idea how I did it.

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YankeeJim
25,827 Posts

Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:14 PM

Can you buy a different species of sheep that are slower? And can you get a restart button? :-D
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:23 PM

Nice score PhiEagles fan! I believe Lightning Legend kicks in a 1.0 though I've never seen one. Keep trying. I got that 0.0 a couple of times from an involuntary twitch! My best was on my 50th or so try. Mostly I'm a Muddling Master though.
Jim, I thought you could hit a fastball? Imagine BPB #2, draw it around the corner, aim right click early! LMAO!
EPDuffer
66 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:42 PM

Mostly between Pokey Amateur and Muddling Master. Now, I know what's wrong with my WGT game LMAO
Yoda79
697 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:44 PM

GREAT THREAD andyson! Always look forward to see what funny thing your going to say or do next. So keep up the great work here in the forums. Anyways here is my attempt. I think I can do better though. And as you will see I got a 0.00 seconds too. If you look to the left where you see the sheep, you will see a sheep with a dart in it. That was done purely on accident. I will try to get to legend. Going to be tough though.
GROUP 3 Master Yoda
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:59 PM

Mio asked me to post this for him.

MioKontic:

Group 3

You can do better Mio!
Hanswurst72
1,097 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 4:12 PM

Tried it way too many times and just cant get it better then this although being a pretty good table tennis player... but I guess its not too easy to beat
Age group 4: Born in 80s or 90s. (1989)
Cheers, Hans
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 4:24 PM

Hanswurst72:
Tried it way too many times and just cant get it better then this

You're not using the right music. ;-)
thetruthhurts
1 Posts Wed, Jul 27 2011 8:04 PM
stuffix
762 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 12:47 AM

You have to wonder why the guy had to create another account... lol
Hanswurst72
1,097 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 1:00 AM

stuffix:
You have to wonder why the guy had to create another account... lol

hahaha thats true... come on you cant be serious!! U had 5 finger cramps at the right time or whats going on? lol... I definitely give up man, although I thought my score was absolutely unbeatable in the 200th try or so :D
Cheers, Hans

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TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts

Thu, Jul 28 2011 1:28 AM

Took me about 25 attempts to get this far. GROUP 3
Golfspieler
1,614 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 4:34 AM

damn those sheep are fast !! can't post a time ,still trying to hit one lol.
StrangeMagic
1,304 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 6:06 AM

I am a Group 2 Geezer:
My big dumb Swedish A$$ was tryin to click on the sheep at first with my cursor arrow...
ROFLMAO !!
I only managed a .1924, once I almost dislocated my mouse finger and I accidentally farted.
SM
Golfspieler
1,614 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 6:47 AM

StrangeMagic:

I am a Group 2 Geezer:
My big dumb Swedish A$ was tryin to click on the sheep at first with my cursor arrow...
R

me 2 Magic , guess it pays to read instructions !
group 3, muddling master grr
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 6:47 AM

Group 2, 0.1868, I may be old but I'm slow!
PRIESTESS
10,560 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 9:52 AM

thetruthhurts:

wow,0.000..twice,,0.050 twice,slowest one was 0.053.
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 10:07 AM

Heh-Makes you wonder what the other ID is up to.
Yappy22
733 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 10:15 AM

I finally hit one of those zoooooomen sheep, but the sucker uped and died. Now they won't let me try again. Sorry about the dead sheep but I think we can still save the day and make some haggis.
PugsAce
1,825 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 10:38 AM

sixkiller:
Group 2, 0.1868, I may be old but I'm slow!

LMAO six!
Well... I might be old and slow, too... but at least I'm consistently old and slow!
(group 2... and no mice were harmed during this first attempt, either
Golfspieler
1,614 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 10:50 AM

this might be a senility test in disguise, not good news 4 me based my results grr.

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TarheelsRule
5,230 Posts

Thu, Jul 28 2011 11:26 AM

Didn't save it since i don't know how to but I was 2194 and in group 2.
Those sheep are pretty quick bet they can outrun a lot of the ranchers.
PugsAce
1,825 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 1:08 PM

TarheelsRule:
Those sheep are pretty quick bet they can outrun a lot of the ranchers.

And it looks like they're organizing sumpin'! Better watch out, Andy! : O
andyson
6,415 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:03 PM

I've amended my contest 'rules'.
Effective immediately:
Multiple account rule: To be eligible for an award you must be a member of WGT for at least 3 months.
The unbelievably fast reflexes shown by "thetruthhurts" will not be eligible for an award as he/she did not provide the age group.
Yappy22
733 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:31 PM

andyson:
I've amended my contest 'rules'.
Effective immediately:
Multiple account rule: To be eligible for an award you must be a member of WGT for at least 3 months.
The unbelievably fast reflexes shown by "thetruthhurts" will not be eligible for an award as he/she did not provide the age group.

I warned y'all about mollycoddleing muliple accounters
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:36 PM

I don't get it. Are we saying (Without predjudice) that there is a possibility that not only does the truth hurt, but also that some duplicity is suspected, or that a newly baked member is non capable of having a reasonably spritely finger? This of course deters me from entering my own scorecard where I was given the lofty title of legend whatever, coupled with a broken Prnt Scrn/SysRq button. I fall into the 25/30 thingy although I lack the accuity to remember the exact wordage and must thus suppose I fail with an epicicity equal only to my apathy. I do believe I can be PM'd with all the goss on who is pretending to be who, whether or not the truth hurts, and can promise you this- the not knowing is killing me. Lizzie xx Ps. Why on earth is Mio still on the persona non gratis list? Surely there are more pressing concerns than well, the truth hurting...
PugsAce
1,825 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:39 PM

Yappy22:

I warned y'all about mollycoddleing muliple accounters

muliple accounters = wolves in sheep's clothing?
LMAO :]]
Those angry sheep seem riled-up enough without one o'them in their midst.
Yappy22
733 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:55 PM

PugsAce:

Yappy22:

I warned y'all about mollycoddleing muliple accounters

muliple accounters = wolves in sheep's clothing?
LMAO :]]
Those angry sheep seem riled-up enough without one o'them in their midst.

No wonder them sheep (wolves) move so fast. LOL........
StrangeMagic
1,304 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:56 PM

Q. Why did the Brits bring back so many sheep from the Falkland Islands?

A. War brides
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:58 PM

Oh and the other thing I forgot to say.
Surely supposing supposition of multi-accountancing be true, then this could imply membership for longer than three months. I do believe a re draft to cover this cavernous loophole is required.
I suggest something like the following:
You have to enter your age thingwotsit.
You have to have a screenshot posted here.
Be aware that if you are a practicing or non practicing, or just even thinking about it multi accounter and you enter this competition with intent or non intent to decieve, then you will be found out because those darts are soaked in lietelling solution and you will be sussed effect immediate for the low self esteemed, small dik ked, attention seeking, life lacking, low moralled piece of sewage that you really are and plus as well the owner of the game has the right to only award the prize to that rossetti chick in any case so well whoopie ding you just wasted your time loser and because nobody reads the small print anyway you won't even know that you just were upstaged by a girl who can see up your nostrils because she stands two feet shorter than you but that doesn't mean she can't kick your flabby gayed ass all the way back to the basement at mummies house where in truth you feel entirely at home in this made up world of yours alongside all those self drawn awards pinned to mummies fridge and with said mater always there to dab your lips with a spit soaked handkerchief and smooth your carflict when Aunties come to tea and tell you my how you've grown and what a clever little chap you are as they pinch your cherubic dimples and fawn just before planting a lipstickie kiss that smells of powder on your forehead making you feel that you are a winner with the ladies when actually you lack the resource and integrety to even look one in the eye you sad example of our great race brought into this world only to provide balance to Darwins theory of evolution a concept entirely foriegn to you since it is obvious even you are not happy with you which is why you felt the need to create another account one in which you can be king.Enjoy retardo.

There. I think that should cover it.
Lizzie xx
Yappy22
733 Posts Thu, Jul 28 2011 3:04 PM

LizzieRossetti:
Oh and the other thing I forgot to say.
Surely supposing supposition of multi-accountancing be true, then this could imply membership for longer than three months. I do believe a re draft to cover this cavernous loophole is required.
I suggest something like the following:
You have to enter your age thingwotsit.
You have to have a screenshot posted here.
Be aware that if you are a practicing or non practicing, or just even thinking about it multi accounter and you enter this competition with intent or non intent to decieve, then you will be found out because those darts are soaked in lietelling solution and you will be sussed effect immediate for the low self esteemed, small dik ked, attention seeking, life lacking, low moralled piece of sewage that you really are and plus as well the owner of the game has the right to only award the prize to that rossetti chick in any case so well whoopie ding you just wasted your time loser and because nobody reads the small print anyway you won't even know that you just were upstaged by a girl who can see up your nostrils because she stands two feet shorter than you but that doesn't mean she can't kick your flabby gayed ass all the way back to the basement at mummies house where in truth you feel entirely at home in this made up world of yours alongside all those self drawn awards pinned to mummies fridge and with said mater always there to dab your lips with a spit soaked handkerchief and smooth your carflict when Aunties come to tea and tell you my how you've grown and what a clever little chap you are as they pinch your cherubic dimples and fawn just before planting a lipstickie kiss that smells of powder on your forehead making you feel that you are a winner with the ladies when actually you lack the resource and integrety to even look one in the eye you sad example of our great race brought into this world only to provide balance to Darwins theory of evolution a concept entirely foriegn to you since it is obvious even you are not happy with you which is why you felt the need to create another account one in which you can be king.Enjoy retardo.

There. I think that should cover it.
Lizzie xx

Lizzie, Are you sure you didn't miss something.??

WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List NOV 2011

Top 10 Toy List

PAGES 1 - 3

andyson
6,415 Posts

Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:10 AM

My wife just got this in an email............

With the biggest shopping day of the year just around the corner, the WGT National Enquirer staff has scoured the local toy stores to make it easier to shop for your WGT addicted loved ones. After days and weeks of hair pulling and heart wrenching decision making, here are the top 10 WGT-related toys to gift.

#10 Mr. Potato Head - WGT Edition

Our own loveable WGTIcon comes to life as Mr. Potato Head in this special WGT edition of a classic for all ages!!
#9 Red Rider BolloxinBruges BB Gun

One of the all-time greatest young boy's Christmas gifts is a Red Ryder BB gun! The new BolloxinBruges Special edition will teach your youngster to be a straight shooter just like Bollie!
#8 Dr. Jedi's Medical Kit

The perfect role model for your children, Dr. Jedi has helped thousands with their problems on wgt.com. What better way to teach your kids how to give a shot?
#7 Tickle Me Esssy
This WGT Special Edition features lots of lols lol, Tickle his ribs and he'll say the most amazing things only he can understand! lol
#6 MrWGT's Monopoly

Be an entrepreneur like MrWGT! Play the new (coming soon) Monopoly Challenge on wgt.com using your credits not Monopoly money. Of course, WGT gets a 20% rake on all credit transactions.
#5 YANCYCAN'S WHAC-A-MOLE!

Bop them moles!! Help our good friend and fellow WGTer Yancy clear those pesky moles out of his Par 2 & 1/2 golf course with this WGT Special Edition Whac-A-Mole game!
#4 LizzieRossetti's Silly Putting Ball

Great stocking stuffers!! If you've seen Lizzie putt you know how hysterical it can be (it isn't her fault)! Now you can "Putt Like Lizzie" with this goofy ball made from the amazing world renown substance known to everyone as Silly Putty.
#3 Gift Certificates to WGT's New Driving Range

Gift certificates for a bucket of balls at the new WGT Driving range (coming soon in December, 2018!) are a welcome gift for any WGTer! Watch them practice hitting balls into Lake Tibbets and hear the squeals of laughter that it wasn't their own Callaway. (Add the YankeeJim blindfold from the WGT pro shop and they can learn how to hit by feel!)
#2 Plush Toy renniw52

We've all played with Ren on wgt.com, now we can play with him at home! This 8" tall squirrel plush toy is handcrafted by artisans and has amazing attention to detail. Nuts are included.
And the Number One WGT National Enquirer recommended gift is!!
#1 WGT Transformers - Legend to Master

Our most popular game. Use your Legend skills from the Master tees in WGT.com challenge and ready go competitions and amass millions in credits. Up to 10 accounts are available. Also available in Legend to Pro and Legend to Tour Pro.
Happy shopping everyone!
opyeuclid
6,660 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:19 AM

I have been a good boy this year ,, I want them ALL
duffer66
700 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:21 AM

LMAO Andy, great edition, maybe the best yet.
MioKontic
4,152 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:41 AM

I smashed my piggy bank in which I've been saving for the last 15 years and have £7.93 exactly. Hope that will be enough for all these great treats.
[Running through front door and shouting back towards microphone] I'M OFF OUT TO GET THOSE BABIES BEFORE THEY ALL GET SNAPPED UP.
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tiffer67
1,764 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:03 PM

Andyson you are a living genius, endless quality, fantastic....
hpurey
11,505 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:19 PM

Great post, yet again Andy....very funny stuff.....
Found this on the world wide webby thing, couldn't not share it. It's a gift for Multi accounters.........If you want to have more than one account then everything in the proshop costs double, and you must use the required credit card for the purchase.......
SgtDoodles
3,112 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:21 PM

ROFL!! Another Classic andyson ;-)
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:24 PM

Wow my friend, awesome is an under statement. What a wish list. I relent all profits from the renniw52 plush toy to future Andyson posts. You made my day. Hope you and yours, as well as all WGT members have a very safe, and enjoyable Holiday season.
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:09 PM

I remain undecided who I should thank most, Andyson, or the kind anonymous donor who bought all of these items for me already in exchange for just one or two pictures taken whilst I was working through University and needed the money. Many thanks Chad, I love them all.

Lizzie xx
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:20 PM

Pictures?????

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PRIESTESS
10,558 Posts

Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:36 PM

Very cool Andy as usual.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 3:27 PM

renniw52:
Pictures?????

yeah what he said

on a lighter note, good one Andy!!
even remembered to swallow and put down the Pepsi can
before i look a looksie
Greg
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 9:45 PM

Nice work. As always.
Is my subscription on the auto-renew and whatnots?
THX
My name is Yancy
birdwell
561 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 9:58 PM

Brilliant!
Lashe
824 Posts Wed, Nov 23 2011 9:32 AM

Brilliant as always Andy! lol Now I actually want to go shopping this year. :-)
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Nov 23 2011 3:51 PM

This Chad fella Lizzie? Do we all know him?
Cuz I saw this ad today....
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MioKontic
4,152 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 2:59 PM

andyson:
This Chad fella Lizzie? Do we all know him?

Well, I ain't gonna be the one to tell, but when StrangeMagic comes back he's gonna be real mad that someone has stolen his Lizzie. A man turns his head and some guy named Chad pulls a nelson on him! I mean, he's only been gone a few months, no time at all really.
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 5:40 PM

He is in my cellar. Tell no one.
MioKontic
4,152 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 7:22 PM

LizzieRossetti:

He is in my cellar. Tell no one.
( photo not available }
Mum's the word.
I bet he's all tied up too, and dressed in... ah, forget it!
Speaking of SM, when's he gonna be back? I'm missing my daily ration of beans like only he knows how to cook 'em. Burnt mostly, but food nonetheless. Sort of.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 8:56 PM

MioKontic:
like only he knows how to cook 'em

they are flavored by the southbound end of a north bound mule, hes held me to secrecy but I just had to tell someone. being hes not here and such

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MioKontic
4,152 Posts

Fri, Nov 25 2011 2:41 AM

gsoup:
they are flavored by the southbound end of a north bound mule

Maybe that explains this sign I saw whilst travelling through the desert a while back...
( photo not available }
But, I can assure you G that my plate of beans was always kosher. Just sayin'.
SGTBilko
1,686 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2011 4:02 AM

THANKS ALOT! Now I have to clean the coffee off my laptop screen for the 2nd time this week! LMAO
#2 Plush Toy renniw52

We've all played with Ren on wgt.com, now we can play with him at home! This 8" tall squirrel plush toy is handcrafted by artisans and has amazing attention to detail. Nuts are included.
And the Number One WGT National Enquirer recommended gift is!!
gsoup
2,929 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2011 4:36 PM

shoop:
Cellar?

thats that room they have under some peoples house, in the old day they used it to store canned food
IvaThongon
932 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2011 8:44 PM

Stellar work as always andyson! I've had a trying couple weeks, the smile is very appreciated!
navigater
1,319 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2011 9:02 PM

gsoup:

renniw52:
Pictures?????

yeah what he said

pictures
hpurey
11,505 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:12 AM

Hey,

When is the next issue coming out?
drmoose
3,507 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:41 AM

Don't know how I missed this the first go 'round, absolute genius andyson, Thx for bringin' it back up hpurey.
Doc
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:52 AM

Yeah Andy, I some how missed the beginning of this post, great fun!
SgtDoodles
3,112 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:59 AM

Folks that are new to this... CLICK HERE and be prepared to rofl!

WGT National Enquirer Comic Contest for June 2011

WGT National Enquirer Comic Contest for June

andyson
6,415 Posts

Tue, May 24 2011 1:26 PM

It's back!

Your chance to contribute to the June WGT National Enquirer

The Enquirer has learned WGT will have an expanded presence at this year's US Open. WGT is sponsoring Tai Chi Sword stretching exercises for the players on their way to the practice range. We have an exclusive photo of a dry run held recently at Congressional with Phil, Tiger, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer.

Fill in the bubbles with the player's thought or comment.. (Bubbles are shown as thoughts right now, but I will change if required)

The best entry will be featured on the cover of the next Enquirer.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday May 31st at 11:59:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time.

Entries will be judged on originality, relevancy, and humor. Multiple entries are allowed. Campaigning is allowed. The only thing not allowed really is changing the photo below.

Decision of the judge, me, is final mostly. And I reserve editorial right to modify your entry to fit the bubbles, etc.

Let's see 'em people!

Click on photo for a larger image.
Example:
Phil says: Parallel Westwood! Get the sword parallel to the ground!
Tiger thinking: Sure glad Elin didn't have a sword...
Lee thinking: Bloody loudmouth Yank
Martin thinking: Hah! Those idiots are wearing street shoes.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 3:53 PM

from left to right
YMCA
-G
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 4:19 PM

left to right, Wax on Wax off--focus grasshooper-Yo Adrian-I must break you!!!
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 4:22 PM

Darn Hopper, not Hooper that was Bert Reynolds.
lvietri
3,326 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 5:22 PM

Phil --- "I wish i could stick this sword in Tiger"
Lee --- "I wish i could stick this sword in Tiger"
Martin --- "I wish i could stick this sword in Tiger"
Tiger --- "Anyone know where the closest strip club is ? "
lvietri
3,326 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 5:31 PM

Phil --- "Come on Bollox .. I'm ready for you"
Lee --- "AvatarLee my azz ... I'm the #1 Lee on WGT"
Martin --- "Hey Priestess --- Let's Rock"
Tiger --- "Anyone know where the closest strip club is ? "
lvietri
3,326 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 5:35 PM

Phil --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut down that dam tree on BP #2 !!!"
Lee --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut down the F'ing Fescue on St A 4 !!!"
Martin --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut up whoever invented this infernal meter !!!"
Tiger --- "Anyone know where the closest strip club is ? "

Anyone sense a recurring theme ???
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Tue, May 24 2011 6:14 PM

Phil...Who ARE these guys
Lee...Count to ten,one ,two,five,six,oh,ten
Martin...Bread,milk,bacon,ketchup,umm,what else did she say,oh ya,coffee
Tiger...Oh! A butterfly!

Lizzie xx
Sorry Lou,no reccuring theme occurs
JuanMendoza
466 Posts Wed, May 25 2011 1:19 AM

Phil - Jesus, doesn't ANYONE know how to clear their cache?
Lee - Why am I waiting for these losers? I could be shooting zombies...
Martin - Bloody hell, 12 minutes and counting...
Tiger - Wow, this is the best porn site EVER!
bfghd
1,321 Posts Wed, May 25 2011 3:33 PM

Tiger- AH! my knee can't hold this forever idiot!
Lee- Must find a way to fill those lakes in at Congressional before I waste too much money!
Phil- Stupid Legnds, they're making qualifying too dang hard!
Martin- This is so not worth $50 an hour..

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sixkiller
1,147 Posts

Wed, May 25 2011 4:01 PM

Phil: I have GOT to get a sports Bra! Tiger: When do the broads show up? Lee: I need a proper Broad Sword! Martin: Jeez, Phil is getting chunky!
ThreeSpot
476 Posts Wed, May 25 2011 8:16 PM

Phil thinking: Hell, I'll do anything to finally win this.
Tiger thinking: I could teach these guys a thing or 2 about thrusting.
Lee thinking: Who's #1? Losers.
Martin says: My name is Martin! Martin!!!
ThreeSpot
476 Posts Wed, May 25 2011 8:17 PM

Phil thinking: 1000 credits and this is all I have to do? Sweet!
Tiger thinking: I hope this doesn't violate the terms of my TWO contract.
Lee thinking: Look dignified, look dignified, look dignified...
Martin thinking: Wow, how old are these guys?
MonumentValley
58 Posts Wed, May 25 2011 8:39 PM

Phil - "Chi Chi would be, really, good at this."
Eldrick - "Nicklaus didn't have to do this ****."
Lee - "Someday when I'm given my knighthood, King William is gonna come at me with one of these things."
Martin - "Andyson should have put up the picture of Barry toasting the Queen."
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 7:44 AM
1. Phil: Still no left handed avatar!
2. Tiger: Why are all the black guys bald?
3. Lee: I'm #1, why cant I shoot 53?
4. Martin: Damn, Phil is getting chunky!
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 8:20 AM

1. Phil : When is lunch ?
2. Tiger : I have a wedgie
3. Lee: Did you see that Yancy made Master !!
4 . Martin : Who is Yancy ?
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 8:22 AM

Phil thinking: Ive never heard of this TAI CHI course. I wonder where it is?
Tiger thinking:Man, im up to here in the s**t.
Lee thinking: Bet you anything Phil thinks its a New course somewhere, he he.
Martin thinking: Ugh, i need a new deodorant.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 8:27 AM

Phil Singing: Everybody was kung fu fighting........
Tiger says: Theres a difference between kung fu and Tai chi Phil.
Lee Says: Hey Tiger, i suppose your going to tell us there is a difference between Cabo del sol and Kiawah next, eh?
Martin says: Lets not get into that 1 guys.
lvietri
3,326 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 6:53 PM

Phil .... I'd love to play a round with BolloxInBruges
Lee ... I'd love to play a round with AvaterLee
Martin .. I'd love to play a round with that old guy ... what's his name .. Tibbets
Tiger ... I'd love to play around with Lizzie, Priestess, SweetiePie, IvaThongon, FreakieDeakie, Rosie5, Lisa03, etc. etc. etc.
opyeuclid
6,666 Posts Thu, May 26 2011 7:03 PM

The Zeen Master ( aka AndyZeen )            Tell,s them all to be    ,
   "in peice with your inner self "
Zeen Master then tells them,,,
  let the man that you are be true !!!
Phil thinks ,,,,    I am the Man that I made of myself   .
Lee thinks,,,,,,, I am the ball and I am the master of my game .
Martin thinks ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Its not the club,s that make the Man    ,But the Man that make,s the club,s
Tiger thinks for a long time ,,,,,,,,,,,,    IM BATMAN

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lvietri
3,326 Posts

Thu, May 26 2011 7:09 PM

Sung to the tune of "With a little help from my Friends" ...
Phil - Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Lee - Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Martin - Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Tiger - Yoiu guys need better friends ... I get laid with a little help from my friends - With a little help from my FRIENDS - MMM
resozv
893 Posts Fri, May 27 2011 6:07 PM

Tai chi my foot ...
TRY THIS
Phil: No comment
Lee: Ouch
Martin: Oooofff
Tiger: One more time
andyson
6,415 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 10:02 AM

4 days and only 3 pages so far? Too tough? Or is everyone busy trying to get below the cut line?
PugsAce
1,825 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 12:28 PM
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 2:06 PM

Phil: I think i just sliced my left moob!
Tiger: When I was #1 I didn't have to do this sh**!
Lee: I AM #1, why am I doing this sh**?
Martin: I'm #3, I try harder!
oldmanhacker
47 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 10:05 PM

Phil; Rub your head, pat your belly. Rub your head, pat your belly. Got it!
Tiger: Rub my "Winkie", I'll pat your head.... heh heh!!
Lee: Pat your bell....no,no,..Pat your head, cut your belly. That's it!
Martin: I farted......Downwind!!..Downwind!!...Hook!!...Hook!!!....Got lucky on that one.
oldmanhacker
47 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 11:01 PM

Phil: No lefty avatars on WGT, you sure?
Tiger: No sex on WGT? Ohhh, my leg hurts. My foot hurts. I quit.
Lee: WGT is harder than the PGA. Should have stayed on the European Tour.
Martin: WGT...i thought it stood for World German Tour.
oldmanhacker
47 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 11:25 PM

Phil: This is gonna help our slice?
Tiger: Shut up. You try standing like this with a bad leg,a bad foot and a boner.
Lee: Cheer up, chaps. This is the easy part.
Martin: Yeah, wait till you see what we have to do to fix our hook. Just don't let this guy behind you, that's all i got to say.
oldmanhacker
47 Posts Sat, May 28 2011 11:37 PM

What do you think, gentlemen?
Phil: I'm bored.
Tiger: I want to go play Tiger Woods Online.
Lee: I'm hungry.
Martin: I just want to go home.
PRIESTESS
10,560 Posts Sun, May 29 2011 7:02 AM

Pffft.

Andyson Memorial Tournament Dating Agency 2016

FROM THE WGT THREAD * **Andyson Memorial Tournament Dating Agency***

PAGES 1 - 3

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MainzMan
9,585 Posts

Wed, Oct 12 2016 11:09 AM

PaulTon:

Someone should start a thread to arrange group play....

OK Paul, your wish is my command my friend.
I'm here for a game with anyone who wants to most evenings from about 7:30pm Central Euro Time, 1 hour later than UK time.
PaulTon
10,731 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 11:30 AM
ScottHope
8,995 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 12:56 PM

The thread title alone should generate a lot of interest.
Bet Andy would never have imagined his name in the same sentence as 'Dating Agency'. : )

Reply
amateur4sure
2,155 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 1:35 PM

Hi Paul
We at SEL are trying to get a few 3/4 hands going over the weekend bro....
We`ll get it sorted my friend...
Thanks you so much for the badge of Honour, It is top notch!!!
Chris
WigerToods2010
8,242 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 1:44 PM

GF seeks a partner to play around with and have a swinging time.
A bit of inter course action over the two opening rounds is all that's required.
All replies to WigerT@.divetsRus.co.uk
Available from the 13th onwards....

Thanks.
♫ "Ah jist want tae make yeez wet...." ♫

*Golf Fanatic!
gordonparker
805 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 2:32 PM

good evening everyone!
If anyone would like to play the first round with me I'll be available at 23:00 BST THURSDAY NIGHT or 20:00 BST SUNDAY NIGHT
cheers gordon
opyeuclid
6,665 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 4:52 PM

Hi , My name is OPY . I will be looking to play this game . tommorow at Beer thirty / 5;00 EST . dont have time for a 4sum , Heading out of town , It would be nice to have a game with some one who is willing to play fast , have some fun and post a score no matter what .
OPY
gsoup
2,929 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 5:23 PM

I'm set to available......so just typing my name in will work
all PST AM PM
MioKontic
4,159 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 6:25 PM

This post has been deleted.
TuckerPrestonJr
1,379 Posts Wed, Oct 12 2016 7:03 PM

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ANDREAP
1,642 Posts

Thu, Oct 13 2016 2:25 AM

i m on almost every night from 23.30 to 01 am italy time guess 9 hours from wgt time ..
so pm or add as friend to try set up a multi game ..will try the same tonite
overtheedge
5,878 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 5:03 AM

opyeuclid:

Hi , My name is OPY . I will be looking to play this game . tommorow at Beer thirty / 5;00 EST . dont have time for a 4sum , Heading out of town , It would be nice to have a game with some one who is willing to play fast , have some fun and post a score no matter what .
OPY

This might work for me Opy if you dont already have someone. If things go as planned (which they should) I will b ready for a quick 18 at 5PM EST - today.
I also ask alanti / Alan to play this wkend but we have to coordinate our time. This is still in the making.
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 5:28 AM

gordonparker:

good evening everyone!
If anyone would like to play the first round with me I'll be available at 23:00 BST THURSDAY NIGHT or 20:00 BST SUNDAY NIGHT
cheers gordon

You would make a fine 4th for us, Gordon, and the time works nicely. I will get to Turf and Francois and set one up for 6PM EST. :-)
1. YankeeJim
2. Turfsand
3. Frappefort
4. Gordonparker.
VEM9000
169 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 7:54 AM

Single A.I .( new to dating scene ) seeks bi (nary) partner for 5:15 P.M. EST18 hole round today @ St.A's.

I had to reschedule to 5:15 as CIB was down 6 on the front 9 again.
VEM
gordonparker
805 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 8:09 AM
YankeeJim:

gordonparker:

good evening everyone!
If anyone would like to play the first round with me I'll be available at 23:00 BST THURSDAY NIGHT or 20:00 BST SUNDAY NIGHT
cheers gordon

You would make a fine 4th for us, Gordon, and the time works nicely. I will get to Turf and Francois and set one up for 6PM EST. :-)
1. YankeeJim
2. Turfsand
3. Frappefort
4. Gordonparker.
cheers jim, I'll be home from work around that time so shoot me an invite
cheers gordon
WigerToods2010
8,242 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 8:47 AM

Messrs. Ton & Toods shall be hitting the fairways at ye Old Course of Andrew the Saint at approx 7pm (UK time) tonight (Thursday the 13th).
Anyone wishing to join the frivolity is welcome to do so.
Being a Thursday evening please bring your own Viagra and gimp mask, thanks.
1. PaulTon
2. WigerToods2010
3. Victim #1 (TBC)

4. Victim #2 (TBC)
Best regards.

*Please note champ greens will be on the menu.
bigcountry317
4,269 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 10:57 AM

I'm not where I can look up time zones right now but I should be back at the office in about 1 1/2 hours and can shoot anytime in about a 4hr window. I'd be glad to shoot with anyone that fits time wise.
onekeano
4,011 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:17 AM

WigerToods2010:

Messrs. Ton & Toods shall be hitting the fairways at ye Old Course of Andrew the Saint at approx 7pm (UK time) tonight (Thursday the 13th).
Anyone wishing to join the frivolity is welcome to do so.
Being a Thursday evening please bring your own Viagra and gimp mask, thanks.
1. PaulTon
2. WigerToods2010
3. Victim #1 (TBC)

4. Victim #2 (TBC)
Best regards.

*Please note champ greens will be on the menu.

im free johnny
hook me up
dave
edit missed boat by 20 mins ah well
garyk49
2,169 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:40 AM

Anyone wanting to get game in, green right now. Send game invite.
PaulTon
10,731 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:42 AM

I had pc probs, starting game in 5 mins, anyone want in? go green

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garyk49
2,169 Posts

Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:42 AM

send it
turfsand
1,773 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:43 AM

6pm est, i will be green and ready...
WigerToods2010
8,242 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 11:57 AM

PaulTon:

I had pc probs, starting game in 5 mins, anyone want in? go green

As did WE!
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 12:05 PM

turfsand:

6pm est, i will be green and ready...

Excellent, confirmed all. :-)
drmoose
3,507 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 12:05 PM

^^^ Always did suspect ya were a multi Johnny, ya could at least try to hide it a little better !
Doc
bigcountry317
4,269 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 12:13 PM

turfsand:

6pm est, i will be green and ready...

Perfect....I'll be ready. Room for 2 more if anyone wants to join in.
6pm Est.
1. Turfsand
2. Bigcountry317
3.
4.
bigcountry317
4,269 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 12:26 PM

Ahh hell, sorry....didn't read all the way through.
lol,
1. Bigcountry317
2.
3.
4.
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 1:45 PM

bigcountry317:
Ahh hell, sorry....didn't read all the way through.

Saved yerself a beatin' there, boy. Leave my foursome alone. :-D
bigcountry317
4,269 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 2:00 PM

LMAO.....OK Jimbo :-)
VEM9000
169 Posts Thu, Oct 13 2016 2:10 PM

Hopefully, all my systems are functioning properly. I am on & green for the 1st annual Andyson Memorial. Good luck to all.
Vem

WGT NATIONAL ENQUIRE SPECIAL REPORT JULY 2012pg's 1 - 4

PAGE 1

Re: WGT National Enquirer Special Report - July 2012
I was given a WGT Nation personal sneak preview of this hole. Bad news. You can use a WGT Starter ball but it won't hold the tiny green. You must use the spin versions of the Callaway or Nike. WGTAdmin2 did tell me that before placing the new green/pin in this location they first hired a scuba company to clean out all the old balls from the lagoon...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by Doublemochaman on 13 Jul 2012
Re: National WGT Enquirer - April edition
Its lovely and all,but how come you always ask my Aunt Emily to do the guest interviews?The trouble is,she only can speak in such ways that understanding be had by all,and surely to goodness that cannot be what our Enquirer is all about,unless to my dismay,I am much mistooken? Also,I am with the lefties just like in the magazine.In fact,I would give...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 06 Apr 2011
Re: National WGT Enquirer - Feb edition
Is he the one who keeps shouting "you're the man!" at the top of his voice on that 17th hole?

No, I only yell "GO IN THE HOLE!" I've played it many times Mio, and I agree Scottsdale TPC is an easy course with the Pros shooting -20 something from the tips over 4 rounds. [quote user...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by andyson on 03 Feb 2011
Re: National WGT Enquirer - Feb edition
Is he the one who keeps shouting "you're the man!" at the top of his voice on that 17th hole? Played Scottsdale a few years ago, easy course! I was 2 over gross after 12 or 14 holes (can't remember which) playing off 8 hcap. Unfortunately dropped a few silly shots coming in, and it didn't help when it started raining on 18, but...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by MioKontic on 02 Feb 2011
Re: WGT National Enquirer Special Report - July 2012
Thanks for the heads up on the new pin placement Andyson. I've spent quite a bit of time on Kiawah CTTH and think I may have just the tool for this new green configuration... As you can clearly see if you adjust your swing to follow the parabola you should be able to stay "high and dry" and relatively close to the pin. Doc
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by drmoose on 13 Jul 2012
Re: National WGT Enquirer - Feb edition
ROFLLMFAO!!!! I should have known better than to douche the Editor in Chief. I must say though, my 2 sons look pretty good as cops. Unfortunately, the 19 yr old on the left is 3/4 of the way to his double major in Physics and Math because he wants to be an Astrophysicist while the 27 yr old is traipsing around the great Northwest for H&R Block as...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by YankeeJim on 03 Feb 2011
Re: National WGT Enquirer - June Edition
Geeze, I see Bollox was right on it before everyone else AGAINS! This demands another conspiracy theorist to expostulate vacuously upon just so how come people who can access important paperwork can do it before anyone else- This smacks of underhand methodology so therefore I quit. Tommorow. First thing. So anyway I was just asking the other day if...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 03 Jun 2011
Re: WGT National Enquirer Comic Contest for June
Phil --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut down that dam tree on BP #2 !!!" Lee --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut down the F'ing Fescue on St A 4 !!!" Martin --- "I'm going to take this sword and cut up whoever invented this infernal meter !!!" Tiger --- "Anyone know where the closest strip...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by lvietri on 24 May 2011
Re: Enquirer Special Report: Say Cheese!
Come on bert,Wens the day going to come,Febrie maybe? Yar gonna think this daft,but dont chedder know how Avatars sister Dairy already suissed this one out? Theres a rare bit of multi accounting going on here,from ages ago. Have wgt processed it yet?Did anybody fetach the evidence for them? Thats it,Im board of cheese puns now. Lizzie
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 18 Jan 2011
Re: WGT National Enquirer Special Report - July 2012
WGTAdmin2 did tell me that before placing the new green/pin in this location they first hired a scuba company to clean out all the old balls from the lagoon,

Very interesting DMM. They must be raking in the money because back in the early days Chad used to clean out the ponds himself.
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by andyson on 13 Jul 2012

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Re: Latest Enquirer - 2010 Year in Review
You do realize it's an expectation, don't you? In fact, now, each month, when I see the new monthly tournaments I know I can also see the new Enquirer! :-D

"We shall see what we shall see." - Mom, May 22nd, 1958 In reply to "Can I get a new bike, huh? Can I pleeeeease?"
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by andyson on 04 Jan 2011
Re: National WGT Enquirer July Edition
Quite another good story Mr Son, but yet again (and I want this fixed by next month) the little oik who delivers it to me has stolen or otherwise purloined the inner pages. Sympathies to Strange Magic for the groin getting tough, one must expect such things from scooterising. Good to see who your friends are too Mr Son, when even Mr In- Bruges wants...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 01 Jul 2011
Re: The Enquirer
Weeehah! So,turned down by the Bodelian huh?Well IN YER FACE BODELIAN! I made the ENQUIRER! And fer the benignfit of those too mean or sqeamish to lash out the creds,heres the hole pome in its rich bright glittered fulness. 'Twas the night before my colonoscopy Dimpsey turned her frost hoared cheek,the sun was waning quick A day of bells like meter...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 06 Dec 2010
Re: WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List
I smashed my piggy bank in which I've been saving for the last 15 years and have £7.93 exactly. Hope that will be enough for all these great treats. [Running through front door and shouting back towards microphone] I'M OFF OUT TO GET THOSE BABIES BEFORE THEY ALL GET SNAPPED UP.
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by MioKontic on 22 Nov 2011
Re: National WGT Enquirer - August Edition
Maybe Mio and myself can get some flashy bracelets. Mio says if he receive one he will dance all day, only wearing a bracelet.

Say it isn't so LJ! He's not planning on LiveStreaming it is he?
Another effervescent epistle emanating eloquently, epitomising everything...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by andyson on 01 Aug 2011
Re: The Enquirer
I would personally like to thank Andyson and the fine common folk at the WGT Enquirer for giving this simple man a forum to finally tell me story about when I was abducted and such up off the Kiawah Islands. Soon I will be sharing THE WHOLE STORY with my fellow WGTers. I am editing down the article as it is like 9 pages with all the graphics and schematics...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by YancyCan on 06 Dec 2010
Re: National WGT Enquirer - June Edition
Oh but it is also! And now having read a recent post about adult chat and being married, one must wonder what there be to come next. Du doo doo doo, Da daa daa da, Thats all I'd have to say to him... Except maybe I could create a possible scenario based on the married/adult theme.. Hi sexyyyy! you luk gr8 babe Ya, ty, youre staring at an avatar...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by LizzieRossetti on 06 Jun 2011
Re: WGT National Enquirer Comic Contest for August
After going through the T+C's, the players realise the payout is somewhat smaller than usual. J: Hmmmm, Jackson or Williams. I need a winner here. B: Bummer, cant get me a new Hat now. M: Fold you S-O-B, FOLD. NOOOOOOO. P: Pssst, Lee, can you spare a few credits until later, Im kinda short. L: Sorry Priestess, im broke, im looking for a way to get...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by TWOMINUSONE on 27 Jul 2011
Re: WGT National Enquirer Comic Contest for August
All 5 players thinking......... AvLee: Wish Priestess would take off the hoodie........ Jake: How in the hell do they expect me to play with a good computer? Bollox: HeHe, a 5 player final table? They are dead meat! Mrenn: WHAT? No Southern Comfort at the bar? I'm doomed! Priestess: Hmmmm, if I take off the Hoodie and show some skin, I can destroy...
Posted to And Everything Else (Forum) by sixkiller on 25 Jul 2011
Re: Enquirer Special Report: Say Cheese!
Come on bert,Wens the day going to come,Febrie maybe? Yar gonna think this daft,but dont chedder know how Avatars sister Dairy already suissed this one out? Theres a rare bit of multi accounting going on here,from ages ago. Have wgt processed it yet?Did anybody fetach the evidence for them? Thats it,Im board of...
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FREM THE WGT THREAD Here is why flat putts come up short

andyson
6,415 Posts

Fri, Sep 17 2010 5:37 PM

Say you have a 4.0 ft putt that shows 0 slope (flat) on Tournament Speed greens. You hit it with 3.5ft of power and it comes up just short! Costs you a birdie!
The next short putt you decide to give it more power but it lips out on you! Another birdie gone! Damnit!
Next short putt has a sharp break and now you're almost afraid to hit it. You think, I'll hit it harder and take the break out. No, I'll hit it easier and die it in the side of the cup. Short putts on really fast greens can get into your head! You decide to split the difference, miss the ding, and the putt slides by the low side of the cup. You break your mouse.
Sound familiar??
Confidence on short putts is everything. The key is not to miss that first short putt in a round. That means don't miss any.
There's a short putt on the 2nd at Kiawah, to the right of the flag where its a straight putt, that I've come up short on a couple of times. Its 4 to 5 ft and it says 0 slope.
It lies, its really up .44 inches, nearly half an inch, and only because the slope indicator does whole inches and not tenths of an inch. And .5 inches is .5 ft of power on your putter.
Here's a look at that putt on #2 at Kiawah in the panels below. Click on the image for a bigger view.

Panel 1: From the ball to 3.2 ft from the ball the little green triangle is pointing down and slope says 0 in.
Panel 2: I move the aimer just 1 pixel towards the hole and the green triangle flips, it now points up, but still says the slope is 0 inches. This is where the "hidden upslope" begins.
Panel 3: At the hole, says 4 ft and 0 slope. Green triangle is pointing up.
Panel 4: I keep dragging the aimer past the hole, at 5.1 ft I finally get told there's a 1 inch upslope!
Panel 5: I keep dragging the aimer and at 7.2 ft I get told its now a 2 inch upslope!
Below is a side view of the putt that illustrates what's going on with the slope.

That little rise of .44 inches, starting 10 inches in front of the cup, when the ball is rolling its slowest, is a killer.
So, to make more short putts drag the aimer past the pin and look for an upslope. Take these hidden upslopes into consideration when you're facing a short putt on really fast greens and stop leaving them short!
P.S. This also works to find hidden downslopes, which can cause the ball to roll too fast and cause lip outs or long comeback putts.
MBaggese
15,356 Posts Fri, Sep 17 2010 6:35 PM

That really is some great advice, although I only get to "Very Fast" Greens (not ready for RG's, etc. yet) I've been leaving 3 or 4 birdies and par saves per 18 holes short, just like you mentioned...dead straight putts within 8ft...

Gonna go put it to the test ru
right now!

Thanks.
andyson
6,415 Posts Sat, Sep 18 2010 3:13 PM

MBaggese:

Gonna go put it to the test ru
right now!

How did it go MB?
EllisSpice
871 Posts Sun, Sep 19 2010 8:07 AM

I've just put it to the test (only 1 putt so far mind), but it works!
18 foot putt, v.fast greens and the game says flat, but has a down arrow. Check the green, and it actually goes further downhill than that. I change my putt accordingly, and it goes straight into the hole!
stevenjack
71 Posts Sun, Sep 19 2010 8:17 AM

andyson,did not realize this. thanks for thr info!!will use it in the future !
MBaggese
15,356 Posts Mon, Sep 20 2010 2:48 PM

andyson:

MBaggese:

Gonna go put it to the test ru
right now!

How did it go MB?

If only I could putt sttraight!...lol, but yes, I did find 2 putts on SA that it kept me from coming up short.

Also, I fould one hole that it kept me from running too far past the hole, notice it was slightly dropping off behind the hole, although the grid was still Blue...i/e about a foot in front of the hole was 8 inches above, hole was 7 inches above and about a foot behind was 6 inches above...makes a lot of diference on the very fast greens for sure.

Again...good info.
VanHalenLover
1,422 Posts Mon, Sep 20 2010 7:25 PM

andyson:
It lies, its really up .44 inches, nearly half an inch, and only because the slope indicator does whole inches and not tenths of an inch. And .5 inches is .5 ft of power on your putter.

Good info andyson, and the quote above would be a GREAT thing for WGT to develop further, and allow for more accurate readings, even if only on the putts that are <5 feet or so.
SLinSD
12 Posts Thu, Sep 30 2010 10:00 AM

I appreciate the tip, Andyson. I have no such problems on the VERY FAST greens though (besides the occasional hand cramp). It is only on TOURNAMENT speed greens.
andyson
6,415 Posts Thu, Sep 30 2010 10:42 AM

A slight, unseen, incline at the cup is much more dangerous on Tournament speed greens since we're hitting the putts much softer. An unseen .4 inch upslope is equivalent to .4 ft of putter power.
If you hit a 3ft putt on tournament greens with 75% power that's 2.25 ft of power when in reality, with the unseen slope, you would have needed 3.4 x .75 or 2.6 ft of power.
Fubar057
170 Posts Fri, Oct 21 2011 2:38 PM

OK good info. Here's another problem ive come up against. I know that when your putting that blue means up hill and red means down hill but what does it mean if you have a 20ft putt up hill and it has a 8ft incline, which u would add 8ft to the 20ft making it 28 ft, but the line shows a half blue line from the putter and the changes to light blue the othr half. My question is do u add more footage than the 8 ft. and if so how much.???

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Fubar057
170 Posts

Fri, Oct 21 2011 2:40 PM

Same thing with a down hill putt , if the line goes from red to pink , do u subtract more footage than what it calls for. ???
Ecka65
245 Posts Fri, Oct 21 2011 4:00 PM

Thankyou Andy! "Sound familiar?" LOL! I've worked tirelessly on my putting but it does throw me when a putt (before now) mysteriously pulled up or went long. I'd make adjustments thinking the speed of the greens were different. Now I have another tool in the arsenal!
LeonDelBosque
1,551 Posts Fri, Oct 21 2011 8:10 PM

Never knew the up/down arrow could flip on 0 -- thx for a great tip
frappefort
3,994 Posts Sat, Oct 22 2011 8:00 AM

again , Andyson,i am ,i am telling you if i need a privite detective i want you ,,,verry good work on your posts,maybee i will birdie,the 2 holes on Kiw......more often ,keep up ,this help you give us all. Francois,
genorb
1,253 Posts Sat, Oct 22 2011 11:40 AM

Great contribution Andy, as usual!
JaLaBar
1,254 Posts Sun, Oct 23 2011 12:56 PM

There are little points like this all over that can help you shave a stroke or strokes. On short chips and pitches, slide the cursor towards yourself to find out how much of that last yard you really need to cross. I have hit chips that slid past the hole, only to find that the distance had barely made 10y, meaning it was more like 9y. Also, on putts of longer than 6', check the path of the putt for unseen dips or rises. I have found putts that said they were flat, but in fact they dipped an inch then rose an inch before the hole. That putt will play short without that info.
YankeeJim
25,827 Posts Sun, Oct 23 2011 1:48 PM

Bollox once mused that he moves the aimer in a circle around the hole to get a better idea of the slope. It works.
micahapaul
7 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2011 9:10 PM

nice, well thought out tip, thx for the info

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FROM THE WGT THREAD WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List

andyson
6,415 Posts

Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:10 AM

My wife just got this in an email............

With the biggest shopping day of the year just around the corner, the WGT National Enquirer staff has scoured the local toy stores to make it easier to shop for your WGT addicted loved ones. After days and weeks of hair pulling and heart wrenching decision making, here are the top 10 WGT-related toys to gift.

#10 Mr. Potato Head - WGT Edition

Our own loveable WGTIcon comes to life as Mr. Potato Head in this special WGT edition of a classic for all ages!!
#9 Red Rider BolloxinBruges BB Gun

One of the all-time greatest young boy's Christmas gifts is a Red Ryder BB gun! The new BolloxinBruges Special edition will teach your youngster to be a straight shooter just like Bollie!
#8 Dr. Jedi's Medical Kit

The perfect role model for your children, Dr. Jedi has helped thousands with their problems on wgt.com. What better way to teach your kids how to give a shot?
#7 Tickle Me Esssy
This WGT Special Edition features lots of lols lol, Tickle his ribs and he'll say the most amazing things only he can understand! lol
#6 MrWGT's Monopoly

Be an entrepreneur like MrWGT! Play the new (coming soon) Monopoly Challenge on wgt.com using your credits not Monopoly money. Of course, WGT gets a 20% rake on all credit transactions.
#5 YANCYCAN'S WHAC-A-MOLE!

Bop them moles!! Help our good friend and fellow WGTer Yancy clear those pesky moles out of his Par 2 & 1/2 golf course with this WGT Special Edition Whac-A-Mole game!
#4 LizzieRossetti's Silly Putting Ball

Great stocking stuffers!! If you've seen Lizzie putt you know how hysterical it can be (it isn't her fault)! Now you can "Putt Like Lizzie" with this goofy ball made from the amazing world renown substance known to everyone as Silly Putty.
#3 Gift Certificates to WGT's New Driving Range

Gift certificates for a bucket of balls at the new WGT Driving range (coming soon in December, 2018!) are a welcome gift for any WGTer! Watch them practice hitting balls into Lake Tibbets and hear the squeals of laughter that it wasn't their own Callaway. (Add the YankeeJim blindfold from the WGT pro shop and they can learn how to hit by feel!)
#2 Plush Toy renniw52

We've all played with Ren on wgt.com, now we can play with him at home! This 8" tall squirrel plush toy is handcrafted by artisans and has amazing attention to detail. Nuts are included.
And the Number One WGT National Enquirer recommended gift is!!
#1 WGT Transformers - Legend to Master

Our most popular game. Use your Legend skills from the Master tees in WGT.com challenge and ready go competitions and amass millions in credits. Up to 10 accounts are available. Also available in Legend to Pro and Legend to Tour Pro.
Happy shopping everyone!
opyeuclid
6,660 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:19 AM

I have been a good boy this year ,, I want them ALL
duffer66
700 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:21 AM

LMAO Andy, great edition, maybe the best yet.
MioKontic
4,152 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:41 AM

I smashed my piggy bank in which I've been saving for the last 15 years and have £7.93 exactly. Hope that will be enough for all these great treats.
[Running through front door and shouting back towards microphone] I'M OFF OUT TO GET THOSE BABIES BEFORE THEY ALL GET SNAPPED UP.
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tiffer67
1,764 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:03 PM

Andyson you are a living genius, endless quality, fantastic....
hpurey
11,505 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:19 PM

Great post, yet again Andy....very funny stuff.....
Found this on the world wide webby thing, couldn't not share it. It's a gift for Multi accounters.........If you want to have more than one account then everything in the proshop costs double, and you must use the required credit card for the purchase.......
SgtDoodles
3,112 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:21 PM

ROFL!! Another Classic andyson ;-)
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:24 PM

Wow my friend, awesome is an under statement. What a wish list. I relent all profits from the renniw52 plush toy to future Andyson posts. You made my day. Hope you and yours, as well as all WGT members have a very safe, and enjoyable Holiday season.
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:09 PM

I remain undecided who I should thank most, Andyson, or the kind anonymous donor who bought all of these items for me already in exchange for just one or two pictures taken whilst I was working through University and needed the money. Many thanks Chad, I love them all.

Lizzie xx
renniw52
5,385 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:20 PM

Pictures?????

PRIESTESS
10,558 Posts

Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:36 PM

Very cool Andy as usual.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 3:27 PM

renniw52:
Pictures?????

yeah what he said

on a lighter note, good one Andy!!
even remembered to swallow and put down the Pepsi can
before i look a looksie
Greg
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 9:45 PM

Nice work. As always.
Is my subscription on the auto-renew and whatnots?
THX
My name is Yancy
birdwell
561 Posts Tue, Nov 22 2011 9:58 PM

Brilliant!
Lashe
824 Posts Wed, Nov 23 2011 9:32 AM

Brilliant as always Andy! lol Now I actually want to go shopping this year. :-)
andyson
6,415 Posts Wed, Nov 23 2011 3:51 PM

This Chad fella Lizzie? Do we all know him?
Cuz I saw this ad today....
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MioKontic
4,152 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 2:59 PM

andyson:
This Chad fella Lizzie? Do we all know him?

Well, I ain't gonna be the one to tell, but when StrangeMagic comes back he's gonna be real mad that someone has stolen his Lizzie. A man turns his head and some guy named Chad pulls a nelson on him! I mean, he's only been gone a few months, no time at all really.
LizzieRossetti
1,545 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 5:40 PM

He is in my cellar. Tell no one.
MioKontic
4,152 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 7:22 PM

LizzieRossetti:

He is in my cellar. Tell no one.
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Mum's the word.
I bet he's all tied up too, and dressed in... ah, forget it!
Speaking of SM, when's he gonna be back? I'm missing my daily ration of beans like only he knows how to cook 'em. Burnt mostly, but food nonetheless. Sort of.
gsoup
2,929 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2011 8:56 PM

MioKontic:
like only he knows how to cook 'em

they are flavored by the southbound end of a north bound mule, hes held me to secrecy but I just had to tell someone. being hes not here and such

MioKontic
4,152 Posts

Fri, Nov 25 2011 2:41 AM

gsoup:
they are flavored by the southbound end of a north bound mule

Maybe that explains this sign I saw whilst travelling through the desert a while back...
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But, I can assure you G that my plate of beans was always kosher. Just sayin'.
SGTBilko
1,686 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2011 4:02 AM

THANKS ALOT! Now I have to clean the coffee off my laptop screen for the 2nd time this week! LMAO
#2 Plush Toy renniw52

We've all played with Ren on wgt.com, now we can play with him at home! This 8" tall squirrel plush toy is handcrafted by artisans and has amazing attention to detail. Nuts are included.
And the Number One WGT National Enquirer recommended gift is!!
gsoup
2,929 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2011 4:36 PM

shoop:
Cellar?

thats that room they have under some peoples house, in the old day they used it to store canned food
IvaThongon
932 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2011 8:44 PM

Stellar work as always andyson! I've had a trying couple weeks, the smile is very appreciated!
navigater
1,319 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2011 9:02 PM

gsoup:

renniw52:
Pictures?????

yeah what he said

pictures
hpurey
11,505 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:12 AM

Hey,

When is the next issue coming out?
drmoose
3,507 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:41 AM

Don't know how I missed this the first go 'round, absolute genius andyson, Thx for bringin' it back up hpurey.
Doc
sixkiller
1,147 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:52 AM

Yeah Andy, I some how missed the beginning of this post, great fun!
SgtDoodles
3,112 Posts Thu, Feb 16 2012 10:59 AM

Folks that are new to this... CLICK HERE and be prepared to rofl!

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FROM THE WGT THREAD Build Your Own Course

andyson
6,415 Posts

Sun, Feb 7 2010 8:11 AM

A course editor was mentioned in another thread by Bimmerman50 which gave me this idea for a new feature. Instead of designing your own courses and uploading to WGT, which AvatarLee correctly pointed out in the other thread would not be feasible, I submit it would be feasible to build your own course using existing holes!
The Course Builder feature would allow you to create your own 9 or 18 hole routing using any hole, any existing tee, any existing pin location, from any existing course.
I'd see a click, drag and drop method to create your own course. A list of available par 3s, 4s and 5s per existing course. Click on one from KI, drag it to your new course scorecard, and drop it in hole #1 for example. Click on another from BPB, drag it to your new course scorecard and drop it in hole #2. And so on to complete your 9 or 18 hole course. Save it and give it an appropriate name. "Andyson's Aquatic Adventure" with only holes having water hazards could be one. "Faterson's Fantastic Fantasy" for another.
Par for 18 could be anything from 54 to 90! Create an executive style course with 16 par 3s and a couple of short par 4s (BPB #2 red tees and KI #3 red tees) for a par 56 course.
Play them only in practice mode of course. Make them available to the public after trying them out. Think of all the possibilities. User originated tournaments on their own courses? Could oppy come close to replicating Winged Foot using existing holes?? LOL
Since it takes WGT a long time to introduce new courses and pin locations the community is crying out for variety....we're bored. This feature provides plenty of variety, something else for the community to do, and lots (probably) to talk about on the forums. WGT could even allow players to rate your new course.
Second Idea along these lines: Build your own CTTH (I got dibs on the mulch behind KI #7)
spaceghost88
1,618 Posts Tue, May 9 2017 3:06 PM

Thanks Buddy We Miss Ya!
We are gonna make Andysons's Aquatic adventure in your honor sir, RIP friend your very missed here!
Update / 6-2-17 we built the Andyson's Aquatic Adventure course and just implemented it today, We miss ya buddy.
*Andyson's Tribute Custom Course* "see info page"
SG88
spaceghost88
1,618 Posts Fri, Jun 2 2017 2:27 PM

Update / 6-2-17 we built the Andyson's Aquatic Adventure course and just implemented it today, We miss ya buddy.
*Andyson's Tribute Custom Course* "see info page"
rooftopp
1 Posts Tue, Jun 19 2018 11:56 AM

wheres the link on wgt to build a course ??
TopShelf2010
10,626 Posts Tue, Jun 19 2018 5:59 PM

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WigerToods2010
8,224 Posts Tue, Jun 19 2018 6:20 PM

TopShelf2010:
First and foremost, I got chills when I first opened this thread to reply and saw Dennis was the OP.

Oh ffs Don... me too, me too I tell thee!
Never ever seen this. As per usual Dennis was way, way ahead of wgt... years in this instance.

TopShelf2010:
PS: We miss you Dennis

Indeed we do.

WGT POETRY , QUOTES , MOMENTS , & MORE

andyson
6,415 Posts

Fri, Sep 17 2010 5:37 PM

Say you have a 4.0 ft putt that shows 0 slope (flat) on Tournament Speed greens. You hit it with 3.5ft of power and it comes up just short! Costs you a birdie!
The next short putt you decide to give it more power but it lips out on you! Another birdie gone! Damnit!
Next short putt has a sharp break and now you're almost afraid to hit it. You think, I'll hit it harder and take the break out. No, I'll hit it easier and die it in the side of the cup. Short putts on really fast greens can get into your head! You decide to split the difference, miss the ding, and the putt slides by the low side of the cup. You break your mouse.
Sound familiar??
Confidence on short putts is everything. The key is not to miss that first short putt in a round. That means don't miss any.
There's a short putt on the 2nd at Kiawah, to the right of the flag where its a straight putt, that I've come up short on a couple of times. Its 4 to 5 ft and it says 0 slope.
It lies, its really up .44 inches, nearly half an inch, and only because the slope indicator does whole inches and not tenths of an inch. And .5 inches is .5 ft of power on your putter.
Here's a look at that putt on #2 at Kiawah in the panels below. Click on the image for a bigger view.

Panel 1: From the ball to 3.2 ft from the ball the little green triangle is pointing down and slope says 0 in.
Panel 2: I move the aimer just 1 pixel towards the hole and the green triangle flips, it now points up, but still says the slope is 0 inches. This is where the "hidden upslope" begins.
Panel 3: At the hole, says 4 ft and 0 slope. Green triangle is pointing up.
Panel 4: I keep dragging the aimer past the hole, at 5.1 ft I finally get told there's a 1 inch upslope!
Panel 5: I keep dragging the aimer and at 7.2 ft I get told its now a 2 inch upslope!
Below is a side view of the putt that illustrates what's going on with the slope.

That little rise of .44 inches, starting 10 inches in front of the cup, when the ball is rolling its slowest, is a killer.
So, to make more short putts drag the aimer past the pin and look for an upslope. Take these hidden upslopes into consideration when you're facing a short putt on really fast greens and stop leaving them short!
P.S. This also works to find hidden downslopes, which can cause the ball to roll too fast and cause lip outs or long comeback putts.

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WGT FORUM THREAD How to properly use chip and pitch clubs: A guide V2.0

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iconian
599 Posts

Sun, Jan 3 2010 4:34 PM

*This has been fairly popular. I finally have some free time to properly update it with more readable language and better formatting. A special thank you goes to drivnchaos for his help with the wording.*
I know many of you have trouble figuring exactly how the chip and pitch shots work. Since all clubs have different distances, when using the chip or pitch shot, this will be a general guide. If you use this as a guideline, and practice a bit, you should be able to improve your short game.
During the first section of this guide we'll be using the standard clubs, standard green speed and standard ball. Later on the different green speeds and balls will be covered. Due to green speed changes, at the end of this guide, I will update with the details on how to adjust it.
If you do not read the last paragraph if this guide, then you might as well close the window now!
I'll start with the chip shot:
The chip shot gives about 25% air travel, the rest is time spent rolling on the green. Chip shot is most important when a person in on a fringe and has a putt with major break and/or elevation change. It allows you to carry few yards in the air, bypass all the nasty elevation/break and then land on green and roll in the roll. This means an accurate read of the green is needed when using this. Since the air time is so short, the distance from the green is also a big factor. If you are more than 2yds off the green, do not use the chip shot. The pitch shot is the better option.

Most often the chip is played using a wedge, but can be played with any iron. Remember that the ball spends alot of time on the green when chipping so the right/left break must be read accurately. It is probably best not to go any higher than a 9 or 8 iron for this reason. ie:
You're trying to chip a 35yd shot. Your ball will land about 9 yrds away, and roll another 26 yds. That's a 78 ft roll where the break of the green will influence your shot.
The distance of each club is the distance when playing from the fairway, to a level target. If You are standing on the fairway, the hole is 17yds away, and the elevation is 0, your shot should go about 17yds. Since this is usually not the given lie, here are a few things to factor into your shot.

1) What is your lie in the rough and how far away is the green. Remember if you are more than 2yds from the green, don't use the chip.
2)What is the elevation difference.
3)What is the break of the green where your shot will first hit the green. The break may be slight near the hole, but remember that the ball rolls for 75% of the shot. Try dragging the aim arrow to where you think the ball will touchdown, and check the break there also.
4)Always practice using 1 type of chip. I always use backspin, very rarely using topspin or no spin, so all distances givin are using backspin.

With these things in mind, here are a couple of examples. For these I'll be using a 17yd chip shot
A) You have a 13yd chip from 40/50 rough and the hole is 1ft below you. Your ball is on the edge of the rough, so there should be no problem using the chip shot. Now since you're in the 40/50 rough, more power is needed, but the hole is downhill so there is more run involved. That's the tricky part.
In general the 40/50 rough requires 40% more power to get the distance you want.That means in order to go 13yds, A shot with 19yds of power is needed. Remember this is with 0 elevation change.
The hole being 1ft lower than the ball means that a full 17yd chip shot from the fairway, would run to about 20yds. This is where practice is needed.
Knowing that the ball will go 20yds due to the downslope, and knowing more power is needed to release the ball from the rough, you need to find the midpoint of the 2 shots. From experience I've found that hitting with 15yds of power, and full backspin, I can drop it within 3ft 8 out of 10 times. Remember that this is a shot with no left/right break.
B) This one you're on the fairway chipping to an uphill green with a break to the right. A good example of this is Bethpage hole #11.
You're about 19yds short and the hole is 2ft uphill. The green breaks hard left to right. Remember that hitting uphill will require more power, but since you're on the fairway, not alot more. Also, the break will add distance to the shot. 1yd per foot uphill, and since I'm aiming about 1yd to the left, I'll add an extra yd. Thats 3yds extra power, aiming to the left about a yard. Usually this gets me up close to the hole. The best thing here is practice.
The thing to think about with chipping is this. It is a recovery shot. You have missed the green with your first, second, or third shot, and now you just want to save par. Getting it close to the hole, for an easy putt, is the important part. Course management and effective use of the chip, will save you at least 1-2 shots per round. As you will be consistently getting close to the hole, the chips will start to fall in.
Now I'll move on to the pitch shot.

The pitch shot gives about 50% air travel before hitting the green. This means less time rolling, and less influence from the break.
The pitch shot works well when you're to far away to chip. This is most often on Bethpage where the rough stops the ball quickly. The use of the pitch shot is essential on Bethpage.
Here are a few rules to follow for the pitch shot:

1) From the fairway subtract 4 to 5 yards
2) From 30/40 rough add 0 yard
3) From 40/50 rough add 2 yards
4) from 10/20 sand subtract 1 yards

The same rules apply to pitching as they do on chipping when an uphill/downhill approach is encountered. Also take into account the right/left break of the green. As I said earlier, the break has less influence because the ball is not spending as much time on the green.
The pitch shot is very useful when you are short of the green on Bethpage #10. When I am in the rough or sand 22-28 yds out, I just follow the above rules, and I am within 5ft 90% of the time. There are some greens that have a large incline between the rough/sand and the hole. #5 and #6 on Bethpage are good examples of this. This is where being 2yds off your power can mean being stuck in the rough or being 10-12ft past the hole. The best advice I can give you is to keep notes on the trouble spots. That way when you are there again, and you will be lol, you can adust your shots for a better result.

As a final note on chipping and pitching. These 2 shots are probably the most consistent parts of this game. Being able to use them properly will easily shave 2-3 strokes off your game on Bethpage.

Just a few words on the punch option. I like to call this an advanced option
This shot works well on Bethpage to get yourself out a tough situation. The rough on that course is deep in most spots, and the punch shot can really save your round. I find that when punch is used, from the rough, the distance of the club travel is closer than that of a full shot. This also works when you are facing a headwind, from the fairway. A good example of this is Bethpage #1. A 188yd punch shot into a 9 headwind will go about 185yds. A 185yd full shot will only go about 177yds.

The punch has a few more fairway uses on Kiawah though. I regularly use it on holes #13, #15, and #16 for 2 reasons.
The first is those holes usually play a short by 3-4yds, and any kind of wind, along with deviations can cause havoc.
I once hit a perfect 128yd club with a 5 tailwind only to land at 115yds on Kiawah #16. By hitting the punch shot ther I can be sure it will get there.
The punch shot does take more practice, and a gentle touch, so I will not go into much more detail. You will have to try it out, first by getting yourself out of trouble, then by experimenting with it in different situations. There are some shots where punch will easily save you par where ANY other shots will result in a bogey or worse!
The flop shot:
This has changed the most of all 3 shots. The key as always is to know the speed and slope of the green. For example, If you're in the bunker on Bethpage # 4, you have about 18yds to the hole. My flop is 15yds, but if I hit it full power, with full backspin, I will always land within 3ft of the hole. This is because it lands on a downhill slope. Flop is hard to aim, generaly rule is about 6-8 ft left of the hole but because flop is 75% air 25% run, wind highly influences it.
On the same #4 BP if you are left of the flag with about 25 yards left from the fairway, 4 types of wind on a fast grene will result in 4 different aim options and 4 different power settings. With 10mph tail wind, hitting as 21yards of power is enough, with 10 head wind, hitting with 24 yards of power is good. With 10mph right wind, aiming 2-3ft closer to the flag will do the trick. Since winds are rarely straight tail or head, practice will be required to adjust properly aim and power of the shot accordinly
Flop will probably be the lesser of the 3 shots you will hole out, but in some situations, because of it's flying tragectory, it will be the difference between par and bogey while utilizing any other shots.
Now the clubs :
You need to practice with them to understand the carry and roll. With the basic set you could count on a certain distance in the air and on the ground. The chip was always 25% air 75% roll, and the pitch was always 50% air 50%roll. The new clubs all seem to have their own distances so trial and error is the way there. Some clubs have the 50/50 split while others have a 75/25 split. Practice, again, will be the best thing.

The thing to remember is since the green speeds have increased, your short game must become more percise. Where 3ft long before was good, now it has become 10ft. I still recommend taking notes as to how each hole plays from each distance. Your notes, in combination with these tips, will have you rattling the flagsticks !
Lastly, there are VERY FEW places, where in my opinion any of the 3 shots can be used interchangibly (excluding punch). General rule is, always use same shot from same spot (that is, if you gotten close before). By far THE MOST IMPORTANT point of this guide, is to keep notes. If you do not keep notes about what you hit from what spot, how hard, and how far it was aimed as well as the result of the shot executed, then you will simply forget the shot you executed and will be frazzled the next time you get there.
Update 1/04/10

With the introduction of new clubs, balls , and green speeds, I thought the guide needed updating to reflect the lastest changes. The basics in the guide are still the same, there are just a few adjustments that need to be made.
I'll address the new balls first.
What is important here is extra distance and extra spin. Overall I think they make little difference on the chip/pitch/flop shots, but when combined with the new clubs and green speeds there is a noticeable change. Practice is the tip here. You just need to learn the new distances while applying the basic tips in the sections above.
The biggest difference, for chipping and pitching, are the green speeds. Adding in the slope and break of the green can mean the difference of being close before, and being 10ft past now.
The chip shot:
The same principle applies here. Know the lie percentage, the elevation change, and the right/left break of the green. The key here is the greens are faster, therefore the run will be further.
Lets look at that 13yd chip shot mentioned above. In the 40/50 rough a 40% power increase is needed. With a standard green speed this means 19yds is needed to go 13yds, on a flat surface. Now with a fast green speed, a power reduction is needed. I'd say reduce the power by 1yd on a fast green, and more on a very fast green.
The pitch shot:
The same principle applies again, but there is something to be added in. You must know where you are in relation to the hole. The best example of this is Kiawah #2. If you are 20yds long it will show the hole being 1ft up, but in reality once you are on the green, the hole is downhill 1ft. This type of misread will ruin your round. With this shot being from the fairway at 20 yds, with a flat surface you would want to hit about a 16yd pitch shot. Now when you factor in the green speed with a 1ft downhill green you're looking at a 14yd shot.
Another example would be the 40/50 rough pitch shot. Before it would have been a 27yd shot, now with faster greens and a downhill slope, you have a 25yd shot or less.

Lastly, there are VERY FEW places, where in my opinion any of the 3 shots can be used interchangibly (excluding punch). General rule is, always use same shot from same spot (that is, if you gotten close before).
By far THE MOST IMPORTANT point of this guide, is to keep notes. If you do not keep notes about what you hit from what spot, how hard, and how far it was aimed as well as the result of the shot executed, then you will simply forget the shot you executed and will be frazzled the next time you get there.

MP INVITES ALT SHOT , STROKE , COIN PGS 1 - 3

JDGHOST
5,277 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 4:02 AM

pdb1:
I know people random invite . Probably all day long .
Is anyone else able or not able to join in random invites ?

Ummm That would be me!!
I don't even bother to search anymore ...I have given up hope WGT will ever get the "Lobby" situation in ALL formats back to the way it was on "Flash"
How those days were great ....NEVER struggled to find random players OR to join games randomly!! And inviting friends was easy as pie ...If they were RED or GRAYED OUT ...You simply didn't invite them .... GREEN meant good to GO!!
This topic has been beat to death ...But it falls on def ears...
pdb1
22,490 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 6:16 AM

pdb1:
I have been asking about invites in PCEA . All along . Especially CS . Not something they want to answer .
What I want to know is if I am on the game client somewhere . How would I not be available for random multiplayer invites ?
I want to be . I want to just show up or whatever happens when some one random invites .

JDGHOST:
Ummm That would be me!!
I don't even bother to search anymore ...I have given up hope WGT will ever get the "Lobby" situation in ALL formats back to the way it was on "Flash"
How those days were great ....NEVER struggled to find random players OR to join games randomly!! And inviting friends was easy as pie ...If they were RED or GRAYED OUT ...You simply didn't invite them .... GREEN meant good to GO!!
This topic has been beat to death ...But it falls on def ears...

That's what I thought . Thanks for your reply .
" Beat to death and Falling on deaf ears . "
I used to think that is what needed to be done " relentlessly " ." Continuously " . Until these things either got fixed . Or they told us otherwise .
But now it is all to obvious . That these , like many other features . Are simply not going to happen .
THE PCEA PLATFORM DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO DELIVER A USER FRIENDLY MULTIPLAYER FORMAT .
That's the bottom line .
I'm probably one of the last to hold out hope .
This is very disconcerting . Especially knowing how famous they are for not admitting errors or false claims .
One thing their silence does . Is truly let down high hoped and dedicated members .
As witnessed by me when I searched 5000 " TRAILBLAZERS " . And found 500 barely active ones . The remaining 4500 were inactive . Along with pages and pages more of recently non active players from 2010 on up . Totaling in the 10's of thousands . All through 2020 . That didn't see any hope or reason to hold out for more disappointment .
Looks like they were right .
For the MP rounds that I can play , ( mostly coins ) . I have been making efforts to bridge the communication gap . That has worked ,very slowly . But at the same time . It is not helping in the my most favored other popular MP formats . That I can almost never get a game in . Even winning a majority of the coin games . Is a poor substitute for the real MP formats . Although Alt Shot does not count either . They are played with a higher level of respect and comfort and golf rapport . Even the coin players , step up a little more when entering an Alt Shot round .
But the battles with the invites in the MP's . Is just not worth it .
However . There is an alternative route to playing in the other MP rounds .
If one really wants to play . There are several Discord servers with much WGT activity .
All one needs to do is put on their earbuds . Sign in to one of the Discord servers . And immediately you will hear activity . Requests for players in a match .
With a simple " I'm in " . You start friending the player or players . And are accepting an invite in no time .
It is really that simple . I just found this out recently . Then my old earbuds stopped working . It took me till yesterday to get a cheap pair . I now can go and try this out . Again .
Discord is amazing BTW . It is the most user friendly app in sporting/gaming communication .
SamSpayed
3,275 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 10:33 AM

pdb1:
What I want to know is if I am on the game client somewhere . How would I not be available for random multiplayer invites ?
I want to be . I want to just show up or whatever happens when some one random invites .

To make yourself available to be invited to a multi-player game:
Go to the GAME MODES, select the multi-player game type you want, then click the blue JOIN A GAME button.
pdb1
22,490 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 11:01 AM

SamSpayed:
pdb1:
What I want to know is if I am on the game client somewhere . How would I not be available for random multiplayer invites ?
I want to be . I want to just show up or whatever happens when some one random invites .

To make yourself available to be invited to a multi-player game:
Go to the GAME MODES, select the multi-player game type you want, then click the blue JOIN A GAME button.

Okay . I am aware of that method . That is the only way ? I guess so .
What that does . Is puts me in the top host spot anyway . But unable to invite . Might as well have just created the game from the start . Which is what I do now .
Thank you Sam .
I wish they would put the search box back in the invite lobby . So other players can suggest other people they see green but I don't .
I also think most of the online players on my friends list . Play on mobile . And cannot accept my invites .
pdb1
22,490 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 11:39 AM

As was the Opens at Chambers Bay and Merion and others .
It is amazing the details we can all recognize . That WGT got so well .
Kiawah looks exactly like when we play it .
It's so cool .
JDGHOST
5,277 Posts Sun, May 23 2021 8:56 PM

pdb1:
As witnessed by me when I searched 5000 " TRAILBLAZERS " . And found 500 barely active ones . The remaining 4500 were inactive . Along with pages and pages more of recently non active players from 2010 on up . Totaling in the 10's of thousands . All through 2020 . That didn't see any hope or reason to hold out for more disappointment .

At the beginning of 2021 I had around 245 members (or so) in my club I gave everyone 90 days to become familiar with the PCEA (If they weren't already) On April 1st I went thru my roster looking for who was still active ...

I had 37 members that Played their last round on either 12/27/20 or 12/28 ...All of which were pretty active FLASH players ...So unfortunately I removed them ...It was not a coincidence none had been active post flash shut down ..So they jumped the WGT ship.. Then another 10-15 that stopped playing sometime in January or Feb (I am assuming they gave PCEA a try but do to the inability to find multi-player games they gave up?)

Now lets fast forward to about 3 weeks ago....A member started a thread in our forum basically complaining about that lack of random games he could join and OF COURSE he brought up the ALL GREEN friends list etc...etc... This thread became swamped with replies of similar complaints...
So what's my point?? Glad you asked I have 2 .... #1.... If MY club basically lost 20-25% of our players (And I mean gone from WGT altogether) Since the death of Flash we can only imagine the total number throughout WGT Land...
And #2...The more concerning issue is this.. Many WGTr's gave up when flash died without even giving the launcher a fair shake...I was almost one of um' (I'm sure some of you remember my ranting about the "New" version but let's not rehash the past) And I'm glad I stayed because I feel the "Playability" of the launcher is far better than flash ever was!! So those who bailed early on... That's their loss. BUT and this is a big BUT...They bailed due to the fact they maybe didn't want to adjust or they didn't like the look or playability of PCEA compared to Flash and it was not what WE were all use to (PC players anyway)
The players that are frustrated and giving up on our beloved game over "only" the last few months are leaving because of things not getting addressed and/or corrected .... 5 Months we have been complaining about many of the same issues and there STILL unfixed??
The lobby situation is not 100% Fixed... I have still not had even ONE "Random" player show up to a skins lobby NOT ONE... If you look at my play history you will see I play 80% skinner games and I mean a TON of um !! So to NEVER have even 1 random player show up in over 100 or more random invite attempts?? On flash I/we never had a problem we always found a random 4th when needed....Same issue in Match play ....I found 3 or 4 games out of maybe 50 attempts ...So SOMETHING is still not right ..
And the number 1 Glaring Problem ....Drum roll please ........BING ..How can we STILL be talking about a friends list that shows EVERYONE ONLINE ONLY

I mean how hard could in be to to have 3 colors for an online friend????
Whew ...Rant over
pdb1
22,490 Posts Mon, May 24 2021 12:08 AM

I hear you JD . But if you remember . Before this 5 months . For over a year we had PersonalComputerEarlyAccess . Probably nearing 2 years by now . So many of us have had a good glimpse of what was coming .For a very long time .
Welcome to WGT Early Access! . Was started , Mon, Sep 30 2019 1:04 PM
WGT Desktop Early Access for Mac . Was started , Thu, Nov 21 2019 2:16 PM
I think your numbers of 20 - 25 % are good . Maybe a little low . It is so hard to tell .
I also don't think the early exiters are sorry they left .
You also say you feel the playability is much better . Well I don't feel that way . Before the end of Flash I felt I had a chance to make TL . I have given up on TL .
So that leaves solo , coins , CTTH's . Which I am not as good as I was in Flash . None of those 3 I enjoy .
I attempt to play MP Stroke and Alt Shot everyday . Stroke is impossible . And I can sometimes get a full round of Alt in . But not everyday .
I too was stunned at the direction WGT went with the adaptation to the mobile platform . As you may remember I thought it would be a disaster .
Especially seeing with my own eyes . All the recently ( in the last 2 years ) inactive players . An astronomical number . I would find a very active " TRAILBLAZER " with 15 yes 15 pages of friends . 14 of which were inactive . I ran across similar to that , more than several times .
But I stayed on . At first I really thought that it was just a matter of time before it would smooth out .
I no longer feel that way . In fact . After each upgrade . It takes me longer to load the rendering . Because they are adding codes and files of course . That is what we are asking for . And with little to no headway . Where I am able to enjoy the formats I like .
I now believe that this platform is very limited . Is not capable of the many features and intricate and specific options that we were used to .
Some are saying that it already is . Maybe for them .
But I had some problems with Flash since 2016 . When I was forced to play with WiFi . Very Low Definition . It is all I can get . Or afford . But the landline feed for the high speed ethernet . Is broken and corroded . The cable company COX refuses to pay for the repairs . As do the landowners in this section of the desert . And are in bad standing with each other . And always will be .
But like I said . I had it much better with Flash as far as my connection and smoothness of play .
I have said before . That I will eventually give up . I am sure that is true .
I really have no idea how many others are in the same boat as me . I can get no affirmations or denials . Much like I felt running a Country Club . I can make all kinds of inquiries . That i know people read . But they have no intention of responding .
There is also the high number of rounds that I attempt daily . With many failures . And a % of those are players quitting . Not willing to wait for my 60 to 90 second load rendering . Pre tee . The only delay in the game . But at least 1 per day will quit so fast . That my system can't keep up . The game thinks I didn't return in time and I get the forfeit and the loss of coins . Thankfully I know to screen shot every step of the way ( which is also a pain in the ass ) . And have submitted over 200,000 coins worth of false forfeits . And been reimbursed for about 50,000 .
Many problems with game play . That I know I am not alone in . So the game itself is tough for me
Then there is the years and years of moderation . For absolutely nothing . Moderation being separate from CS . Moderation refusing to talk with me .
All the while I am providing QA with valuable data , screen shots and videos of various scenarios . That they are very thankful for . And if it were up to them . I would not be moderated .
Moderating me has got to be the most wasted use of the moderation departments time that they have ever had . IDK if they are just stupid . Or maybe they are getting a good laugh . Between bong hits . There is no logic , reason or benefit to keeping me moderated .
It is irritating to say the least . And if I actually thought about it . I would be gone based on that alone .
But JD . Those are only yours and my viewpoints on these matters . There are so many different groups and genre's and perspectives on all of that . And only some of it has common threads . And that would be the love of Golf .
That is not enough . Especially at this time . With the new crowd . Now becoming interested in making their rounds count . Moving up in tier . Lowering their average . Acquiring better equipment .
There is only one solution for that . Since WGT dropped the ball with them .
They must now learn and immerse themselves in the same adventure that we all went through and still adhere to . The system we created and perfected . Is the only system in town . That works .
That is in the future and near future . And has barely started . That will certainly be interesting . And will take a good many years . Who knows what will lay on the other side of the creating of an all new WGT Universe .
I do wish you , them , every one the best of success .

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SOME INTERESTING CHATS WITH A VERY COOL MEMBER "ACETATE"

email addresses

Between acetate, pdb1

Topics tagged under 2 on Valley of the Sun Casual Club Acetat11

[b]acetate wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 7:21 PM[/b]

Hey Paul, do we have a list of email addresses for our members?
BTW, how are you?

Topics tagged under 2 on Valley of the Sun Casual Club Apdb1_10

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:21 PM[/b]

I am fine . Did you receive a Newsletter ?
Emails of course everyone submits an email when they register in WGT . As they use each function it enables notifications for each function in their emails . You know this already . So as I request registration in the website . It also requires an email . So yes I have an email address for every member of the CC and then some . Of course there are many members from other CC's in the website and some members not in a CC at all .
But of course as admin I am entrusted to not release any personal information . So of course I would not do that .
But prior to my acquiring the website . Being a CC owner I received emails from many members and PM's from friends . I think I mentioned to you that at one point I had over 1000 friends on my list . So I tried to do group emails from my gmail . But with so many emails and so many ex CC members , and then just WGT friends that had no reason to receive my emails . The list was in the hundreds and impossible to keep up to date . So that method did not work .
Lol at that time . WGT's " message all members " was only available to owners . It did not work then . Then earlier this year WGT enabled more functions in CC's which included a feature for members to message all members . Lol . That did not work either . As far as I know . Have you tried it ?
As I have indicated previously you are likely to join my admin here at some point . Why do you ask about the emails ? I can help with that . How many do you want to send ? To all CC members I suppose . Let me know what you have on you mind .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:26 PM[/b]

do we have a list of email addresses for our members?
Come on Ace . You can't play dumb with me . You know fcking well that those lists just aren't lying around somewhere . Lol . Just talk to me bro . I gotta trust you first . And then you will have access to all media functions .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:38 PM[/b]

Real quickly here . I am sure you have all the fancy spread sheets and what not available to you for making your tournament and it's roster .
I use primitive methods for all mine , like Maxthon's Skynote , then copy and paste , or blank forms in photobucket . Writing , making , and editing in the website is another way . I could make a forum for your new tournament . You and , then them could just click on it and all the topics would be there as you created them . I will do that right now . Then I gotta make this weeks BLITZ scorecard .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:43 PM[/b]

ACE'S " Best of the Alternate Shot Championship "

[b]acetate wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:49 PM[/b]

You are probably going to slap me for this but here I go.
I'm trying to find a way to notify all of our members of my alternate shot tournament. Since many don't read the forum and my tournament doesn't show in the country club tournaments under the WGT game client there is roughly, what would you guess, 50+ percent of our CC that doesn't know it exists.
This is where you slap me, saying that it is too f#cking bad for them. I agree.
Still I want these tournaments to go. I know that I could PM each and every one of them individually. I was trying not to spend half my day doing so.
All that said I understand the privacy issue. I would be happy if the WGT contact members function worked or if we had a distribution list where members could email to the list without knowing the individual email address for every one.
I could setup a distribution list if you then wanted to load it with the emails, or is there already a similar feature on the VOTSCC website?

[b]acetate wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:53 PM[/b]

I was planning on using Challonge for the brackets. I like what you did with your tournaments and Challonge. I would like to build upon that.
If you haven't figured it out yet I'm learning anything and everything you care to share.

[b]acetate wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:57 PM[/b]

To answer one of your questions in this thread, yes I could develop crazy wicked pivot table spreadsheets that would let you look at our CC from any way imaginable.
My company use to do a lot of that with the solutions we delivered. Taking away the limits that client's IT departments created. Providing instant access to all data with the ability to slice and dice to your heart's content.

[b]acetate wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 8:58 PM[/b]

Thanks for setting up the thread out on VOTSCC.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 08 Nov 2015 at 11:43 PM[/b]

Okay . I am used to people doing everything else but what I suggest . I was even going to gogle some other bracket generators for you . Who woulda thunk you were actually thinking of doing something I suggested like Challonge . Not I in a million years . Ok good deal then you are already well on your way .
You never did answer me . Did you receive the newsletter ?
"Thanks for setting up the thread out on VOTSCC."
Your welcome . You aint seen nothin yet .
Anyway I am hoping you received the newsletter . A feature in the website that allows group emailing . In specific groups . With delayed option that can be set for anytime in the future . Probably only good for New Years and birthday's . But there already is a birthday notification option that I could set to send a birthday greeting to a member . But no one enters their birthday . So that is useless .
I have already told you that i am not at all schooled in anything forum html , bbc , css , java script , wysiwyg , editing , etc . And what it makes worse is the forum makers are from the UK and their terminologies throw me off . Even if I knew the exact English description . That would only help me know what they were talking about . But I still wouldn't know how to utilize it .

[b]acetate wrote
on 09 Nov 2015 at 8:20 AM[/b]

You gave me my first laugh of the day in your comment about the British terminology. I know exactly what you mean.
I did receive your newsletter. Cool deal. Have you been doing that for awhile? I would love to see just how many of our members that don't participate in the forums at least visit a specific thread after reading your newsletter.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 09 Nov 2015 at 11:33 AM[/b]

pdb1

1:11 AM (10 hours ago)
Topics tagged under 2 on Valley of the Sun Casual Club Cleardot

to me

I just noticed that you have not answered any of my PM's . You have not confirmed the newsletter either . *** . If that's the case ? I will only send you this bottom portion by email . And you will have no idea what I have instore for you . Lol . But you probably get this .

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acetate, pdb1 from "Valley of the Sun C C" - https://www.valleyofthesuncc.com

Okay . I am on lunch I have 2 minutes . You established that you received the newsletter , because I have enabled it . Did you receive any PM's from the site ? If you have then you already know the news . If you have not then we have a problem . See you in about 4 hours .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 09 Nov 2015 at 7:49 PM[/b]

Have you been doing that for awhile?
Yes at least once a week . Sometimes more . For most of 2015 .
I would love to see just how many of our members that don't participate in the forums at least visit a specific thread after reading your newsletter.
Yes and I use the newsletter as a conduit to push the forum on the members . In fact most of them are just titled Quick links / date / little or no commentary , just links to the forum . I am consistent . I know they don't care about a newsletter update . I just have tried everything and even this quick link I think has little results . I cannot explain how frustrating it is to know that so much of what I suggest is so easy and only takes a couple minutes . I still get not even minimal . I get that they have jobs and family . I do too . I spend way too much time here . But I don't want that from them .
See this .I think this is his first maybe second post ever .

MGERAETS

3 Posts 11-09-2015 6:02 PM

touching base
pdb1

6,145 Posts 11-09-2015 6:18 PM

Well it's about time Mike . Good to here from you bro . Keep in touch will ya ?
Thanx
Paul
Don't hurt yourself going so far out of your way to make this once in a lifetime post Mike .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 09 Nov 2015 at 7:50 PM[/b]

The title is " here " . I should just boot him .

[b]acetate wrote
on 09 Nov 2015 at 8:43 PM[/b]

He has been here 5 weeks more than me yet has made 4% of the posts that I have.
Why do people join a country club if they don't want to participate in the country club? I'm sure that is a question you ask yourself on a daily basis.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 4:29 AM[/b]

He was a return member . one that I had removed previously , then asked to return and led me to believe he would step up . That is common . Then I re remove them .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 4:35 AM[/b]

You can see that in the website his join date was early June . Which probably means his original CC join date was late May .
Lol . Watcha gonna do

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 9:37 AM[/b]

Hmm... Since you gave up drinking and I can't I suppose we could practice our alternate shot game.

alternate shot tournament pairing

Between acetate, pdb1

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 9:38 AM[/b]

Any suggestions on how I should go about pairing?

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 11:47 AM[/b]

Yes . While I have 6 more minutes of lunch . It is very easy . Depending on the range of your tiers . Basically lower with lower middle with middle , upper with upper . Here is a helpful guide for making tourneys and match ups . Remember the higher green speed per matchup trumps . So try not to make it so it increases more than 1 green speed . I think this is the fairest method .
Hardest: Legends and TLs

Hard: Masters and TMs

Medium: Pros and TPs

Easy: Hacks and Amateurs.

The standard green speeds:

TLs: Championship 13

Legends: Tourney 12

TMs: Tourney 11

TPs and Masters: very fast 10

Pros: Fast 9

Amateurs: Standard 8

Hacks: Slow 7

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 11:52 AM[/b]

There is now a faster champion speed I think but that is not up there . Legends , Tour Legends , and champions have to grouped together . Tour master is the toughest one to figure . If there are masters to match them with then that will work . If not then more likely better to go up then to legend .

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 2:21 PM[/b]

If I'm understanding you as long as only the two players that are a pair in this tournament are playing a game, then the green speed of the higher level player will be used.
For example if we were paired, then we would be playing with a green speed ofTourney 12, as you are a Legend while I am a lowly Pro.
On the other hand if I were paired with Harry we would be playing at Very Fast 10, as Harry is a Tour Pro while I am still that lowly Pro.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 2:21 PM[/b]

If I'm correct so far, then I would pair as follows:
Harry & Ace
Racinray76 & Jimq916
the eight Legends and Dan, the single Tour Legend would be matched via a draw
Kmamjmemedmmm & Skip380

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 2:22 PM[/b]

Or do I just shuffle everyone and play the tournament at Champion 13 green speed?

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:14 PM[/b]

Picking the pairing is the way to do it . You have the right idea . Basically matching teams and opponents woek almost the same if possible . DO NOT EVER pick faster green speeds if you have a choice . Which you do not . No one even the Legends , Tour Legends , And Champions LIKE their faster default championship green speeds . But they have no choice . And as the tournament creator unfortunately you do not either . I repeat ( It'll take you a while )( as I already wrote you all this in another thread ) in any match play or stroke play normal ranked or scored round the default green speed of the highest tier is AUTOMATICALLY chosen .
Unless you choose to play the tournament in practice mode where the green speeds can be chosen by the person who sets the match . This is acommon format for these types of matches that bare played through Challonge . As the scoring method is determined by you which means a practice round match that does not count in WGT . Will count in a Challonge match with the scoring determined by you .
I don't know if you follow all that . Read it carefully . I will help in all ways . But I would prefer not to type and type and type .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:16 PM[/b]

the highest level out of the 4 players will automatically be chosen .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:26 PM[/b]

Are you filling a bracket in challonge ? If so unless you have studied some of mine and figured out what and how I made up alt shot brackets . It is very difficult to do As you have to change the username of the registered challonge members to something else because the bracket maker will not allow you to put two registered usernames on the same line .
Omg Ace I can't imagine what you are feeling and thinking right now . I know what I went through . And I really would never wish that on any one else that I liked anyway . But it can be done . I will help you .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:38 PM[/b]

If you are filling a bracket in challonge on the bracket generator page at the bottom in advanced settings there is an option for shared admin . You might want to put me in that It might help .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:41 PM[/b]

Because so far you have not shared your info with me or any one . So I am only guessing .

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[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 3:46 PM[/b]

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[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:20 PM[/b]

Link to tournament on Challonge.com - http://challonge.com/botasc01
You have admin rights. I setup an 8 count bracket, figuring 2 players for each slot.
We will use practice mode, per your recommendation. What do you think about:

Very fast 10 green speed.
Medium wind.
Default tee and hole location.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:24 PM[/b]

If this sounds good to you I am going to post the settings in the thread. If you want to fill in the brackets I can post that in the thread as well.
If you don't have the time I will fill in the bracket. You can change as you see fit.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:29 PM[/b]

You remember that this is my first tournament. If I should post something or do something at a given time just tell me. You are not going to take offense if you say, 'Hey stupid, get your *** together.'
I learn pretty quick, so hopefully you won't have to call me stupid too many times.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:44 PM[/b]

This is how I see the seeding:

skip380 - champion - 91 - 61.87

kmamjmemedmmm - champion - 94 - 62.52

flavel - tour legend - 101 - 61.54

dan - tour legend - 94 - 61.86

gru1971 - legend - 94 - 59.75

xdout - legend - 102 - 61.56

pdb1 - legend - 98 - 63.19

sage013 - legend - 98 - 63.29

nitamgoht - legend - 99 - 63.93

bertasion - legend - 87 - 64.74

bill - legend - 92 - 64.66

gene - legend - 92 - 65.34

racinray75 - tour master - 93 - 67.80

jimq916 - tour master - 97 - 79.68

harry - tour pro - 93 - 69.44

ace - pro - 46 - 72.47

Each two will be a pair, starting from #1 & #2 down to #15 & #16.
If this looks good to you I will plug them into the brackets.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:52 PM[/b]

I went ahead and plugged them into the brackets. If that looks good I will post it to the thread.

[b]acetate wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 6:53 PM[/b]

I'm closing down for the night. Thanks for your help today.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 7:37 PM[/b]

You are doing a very good job . One very important thing to do is post in our WGT CC forum that
MY tournament is going to played through challonge . If you are not already please register in challonge with your WGT username . I will be posting the sign in link on my next post after everyone is registered .
The brackets will be live on page 3 in our website . Some of you know the routine . For some of you and myself , this will be our first attempt at this . So all of your help and cooperation will be needed and appreciated .
Thank God we have Paul to help us do this and have fun . And hope the next thing you hear won't be crickets . Lol .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 7:40 PM[/b]

The statement below in bold is optional
Thank God we have Paul to help us do this and have fun . And hope the next thing you hear won't be crickets . Lol .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 7:49 PM[/b]

After all the teams are set, you MAY receive an e-mail stating that you have been removed from the tournament (IGNORE THIS).
DO NOT SIGN UP AGAIN! Challonge requires combining (2) players into one slot and assigning scoring rights to the first player listed.
YOU HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED, BUT HAVE BEEN LISTED AS A TEAM!!!
There are other various reasons to shuffle and move players around . Each time this happens an automated email from Challonge is generated stating that you have been removed from the tournament . Again IGNORE THIS !
Inevitably no matter how many times I post this notice . Several players Message me and say WTF Paul FCK YOU and your tournament . Remove me you a** hole . Go fck the donkey you rode in on .
It happens everytime . Lol.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 10 Nov 2015 at 7:53 PM[/b]

You might post that whole thing . I would . They will know I wrote it . I will try to get to the bracket tonight . I am very tired also . If not I will do it tomorrow . I got layed off today . And will have a little time . Lol .

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 1:55 AM[/b]

I went without having them signup for Challonge. I figured that it would be difficult enough scheduling a time for their game and dealing with the configuration of a practice alternate shot game.
If I crash and burn I just hope that this will not turn everyone off to trying formats of tournaments other than what WGT restricts us to offer.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 7:16 AM[/b]

Inform the participants with a forum post that you are working to get it ready . you need to get the rounds set . Round 1 , semi finals , and finals click on each round from page 3 and edit .

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 8:10 AM[/b]

Thanks Paul.
Done. I made the edit from Challonge. I want to be familiar with and know how to manage tournaments from their site.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 2:16 PM[/b]

they have no idea what you are talking about . They have never heard of something like this before . I have tried every way there is to play these tournaments . You can't cut corners . All participants must literally be on the same page . there is no other way . At the very minimal the 4 in each bracket . But that won't work . What is the pre tournament check in time ? what is the tournament start time ? these have to be established this cannot work in an informal setting .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 2:18 PM[/b]

you must write up the procedure . Step by step .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 2:21 PM[/b]

"If I crash and burn I just hope that this will not turn everyone off to trying formats of tournaments other than what WGT restricts us to offer."
That is exactly what will happen .

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:23 PM[/b]

If you had such reservations, why didn't you stop me? I don't want people to play one, hate it, and run away forever.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:29 PM[/b]

As for Challonge.com nobody ever needs to register. You can use it strictly as a tournament tracking system. The person that creates the tournament can enter scores, move the tournament along and it will display results just as it would if everyone signed in and appeared at a given time.
All of what you just posted negates that option. When I commented that Paul may come through before me to show how to configure the alternate shot game for practice mode, I meant just that. How you can switch settings at the 1st tee.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:31 PM[/b]

I have made things much, much worse for you. I'm sorry. That is the furthest from my intent.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:35 PM[/b]

As I wrote before, if you see me doing something that you think is crazy stupid stop me. I do not know how to recover this tournament at this point.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:38 PM[/b]

You need to toss me out of your club. I don't see any other way to negate this.
Right now all of them are thinking so this is what it is going to be like with Paul and Ace working together.
If you would rather I will resign. I'm sorry about this.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:42 PM[/b]

No no no . Ace please . This is not a big deal . You made a hell of an effort . You are all good I promise you . Everyone will respect your efforts . I will see to that . nothing has changed . All good . I promise man . Nice try though . It is them that are complacent and unwilling to put it out . =You have shown great determination . This task is almost un do able . Maybe impossible . Do not feel bad .

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:49 PM[/b]

Whichever way you want me to go, I did enjoy being in your club and working with you.
I had no intent to give your club a black eye. I know how much you struggle to keep things running.
I learned a lot from you. Thank you for that. You have shown me more kindness in this month than everyone else together over this past year.
Just let me know how you want me to exit. I really am okay if you need to toss me. Just as I am if you would prefer I resign. Either way I would like to post a proper goodbye to the members before I am removed from its ranks.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 3:49 PM[/b]

Thank you Paul. I am sorry that it had to end like this.

[b]acetate wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 4:00 PM[/b]

And one last point, I will still tell everyone that I believe would make a good member to give VOTSCC a try. That they will not be disappointed. It will be easy to do as that is a fact. You have a great club.

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 4:07 PM[/b]

Yes I am so happy that you see that . It can be a biotch . And things can get sticky and rough . But I'm still standing . As you are as well . And you haven';t even got your feet wet yet . Lol .

[b]pdb1 wrote
on 11 Nov 2015 at 4:08 PM[/b]

Right now all of them are thinking so this is what it is going to be like with Paul and Ace working together.
They better not think that . I will tell them to go jump in the lake . Lol .

NOT TRYING TO FIND ALL OF THEM ( Is this WGT's oldest active player?)

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pdb1
20,790 Posts Thu, Oct 1 2020 3:18 PM

SaskGopher:
Thank you sir.

You're quite welcome sir . Well deserved .
DaTurk
15 Posts Tue, Oct 13 2020 8:59 AM

I like it!
pdb1
20,790 Posts Tue, Oct 13 2020 2:51 PM

DaTurk:
I like it!

And I like this. Lol . Having a little fun are you ?
October 13, 2020
- DaTurk replied to Is this WGT's oldest active player? in Announcements & News.
- DaTurk made an eagle on hole #4 on PEBBLE BEACH GOLF LINKS.
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- Very cool . Very impressive .
11/16/2020 7:22 P.M.
In response to Henry and DFMG .
- ___________________
- If what people are saying is true and all of my posts have been deleted . Then no one will see this edit .
DuFussMcGoo:
You have 16 players that PREDATE the opening! Wow!
- Of the active players
- tigerwee
- and
- MikeNJ
- Are the only 2 active players ( per my criteria ) . That haven't received trophy's yet .
- But in gathering the almost 500 active players . I viewed nearly 5000 profiles . I saw over 3000 players with pre 2010 start dates . Easily 1000 from 2007 . All but the ones I list plus tigerwee and MikeNJ are inactive .
- Over 100 " TRAILBLAZERS " have 2007 start dates
phipster
1,759 Posts Mon, Oct 19 2020 3:03 PM

Another couple of players who have been on WGT a long time pdb1...
https://www.wgt.com/players/vpc1sgt/default.aspx
https://www.wgt.com/players/tholomew/default.aspx

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HenryKawa
1,301 Posts

Mon, Nov 16 2020 2:35 PM

I did some research on this a few years ago. I didn't update the active vs. non-active for the complete list. I limited my search on anyone who signed up before April 1, 2008. I just found that after that date, there were HUNDREDS of sign-ups. Before April 1, 2008, I could only find 44. Here they are. If I missed anyone, let me know. Thanks.

	First WGT Members
1	Cuber	May 24, 2007	Left 2017
2	bonz	May 2007	Still Active
3	Srellim234	June 9, 2007	Pops in and out
4	Thunderbird	June 2007	Still Active
5	Jdoggbowler	June 2007	left years ago
6	LBCGolf	June 2007	Left 2009
7	Tigerwee	June 2007	Still Active
8	Fuzzygazz	June 2007	Still Active
9	Theo	June 2007	Left 2015
10	Irishking1916	June 2007	Still Active
11	Putter2eyes	June 2007	Still Active?
12	2DWN	June 2007	Still Active
13	Jayew	Aug 2007
13	dschom5	Sept 2007
14	Spozz1	Oct 2007
15	MikenJ	Nov 2007
16	Pauls	Dec 2007	Still Active
17	Vabighack	Jan 22, 2008	Still Active
18	Kennyperry	Jan 18, 2008	Still Active
19	Tibbets	Jan 2008
20	Sooner7	Jan 2008
21	Badaboom	Jan 2008
22	Blackwood	Jan 2008
23	Scottswgt	Jan 2008
24	Vardon	Jan 2008
25	Mike_Misza	Jan 2008
26	Marioh	Jan 2008
27	BobLarsen	Jan 2008
28	Yuconn	Jan 2008
29	Kmanfromga	Jan 2008
30	Monzard	Jan 2008
31	Xdrox	Jan 2008
32	Tonyturbo78	Jan 2008
33	Colflanders	Jan 2008
34	Hawkeye9	Jan 2008
35	Iowankid	Jan 2008
36	Diego902	Jan 2008
37	Zippy-pivot	Jan 2008
38	Claremoreblue	Jan 2008
39	Bulfrog2004	Jan 2008
40	Portsd	Feb 2008
41	TooLinit	Feb 2008
42	Daturk	March 2008
43	Fatdan	March 2008
44	Caddie74	March 2008

Kenher01
996 Posts Mon, Nov 16 2020 2:50 PM

Missed one,
Travis June 2007
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giraldin
3,458 Posts Mon, Nov 16 2020 3:01 PM

TECHI13
DuFussMcGoo
2,488 Posts Mon, Nov 16 2020 3:13 PM

Back in 2007, WGT was just a demo site! Didn't really have official opening until October 2008.
You have 16 players that PREDATE the opening! Wow!
I see Tigerwee is still active but I can't find Bonzz as active.
SUPER DISCOVERY JOB!
HenryKawa
1,301 Posts Mon, Nov 16 2020 5:26 PM

Kenher01:
Missed one,
Travis June 2007
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Yes, I did miss Thunderbird. And he is still very much active. I added him to the list above and to my official Spreadsheet. Thank you for that input.
As for Travis, yes there was a Travis from June 2007 but I'm not sure he even played a single game. There is no evidence that he did anything other than signing up. But I will ad him to the list. Thank you.
Cotton949
376 Posts Tue, Nov 17 2020 7:11 AM

Amazing work!

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KICK ASS CC TOURNEY WINNERS JUNE 2018

KICK ASS CC TOURNEY WINNERS MAY 2018

VOTSCC KICK ASS TOURNEY WINNERS APRIL 2018

KICK ASS TOURNEY WINNERS MARCH 2018

KICK ASS TOURNEY CC TOURNEY WINNERS FEBRUARY 2018

AS USUAL FEBRUARY IS THE SLOWEST MONTH FOR TOURNEYS IN VOTSCC . I DON'T KNOW WHY . IT's NOT BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY 28 DAYS . IT JUST IS

dschom5 28

CoryGRobinson 7

kishoph 6

DufferJohn7 4

DirtyDuffer 4

ShivaNC 3

SChoitz 2

antionettemaree 1

URs2Play 1

Textor 1

Shnig19 1

wishman51 1

ROBERT744 1

EWilliams63 1

Next260 1

mrgain 1

Charles1553N 1

bogieman05 1

Rictaferd21 1

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28 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pebble Beach B9 (All Tiers).

28 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pebble Beach F9 (All Tiers).

28 Feb
DirtyDuffer moved up to the Tour Master tier.
28 Feb
dschom5 came in first place in Hamish McTavishs' Canny Whack It Bracket No20.

27 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Kiawah Island F9 / B9 (All Tiers).

27 Feb

ShivaNC came in first place in Kiawah Island F9 / B9 (H - TM).

26 Feb
ShivaNC came in first place in JOHN AINT NO DUFFER AT THE OLYMPIC..

25 Feb

kishoph came in first place in BO Hardest Holes B9 (All Tiers).

25 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in BO Hardest Holes F9 (All Tiers).

25 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Royal St. George F9 / B9 (All Tiers).

25 Feb

ShivaNC came in first place in Royal St. George F9 / B9 (H - TM).

24 Feb

kishoph came in first place in Brandon Par 3's F9 / B9 (All Tiers)...10 Credits.

24 Feb

kishoph came in first place in BO Par 5's (All Tiers)...10 Credits.

24 Feb

DufferJohn7 came in first place in KICK ASS CTTH BRACKET #89.

23 Feb

bogieman05 came in first place in St. Andy B9 (All Tiers...Custom Tees).

23 Feb

CoryGRobinson came in first place in St. Andy F9 (All Tiers...Custom Tees).

21 Feb
DirtyDuffer came in first place in Master 9 Hole Bracket Free.

21 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Famous Holes B9 (All Tiers....Single Play).

21 Feb

DufferJohn7 came in first place in Famous Holes F9 (All Tiers....Single Play).

21 Feb
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20 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Chambers Bay F9 / B9 (All Tiers....Custom Tees).

20 Feb

ROBERT744 came in first place in Chambers Bay (H - TM....Custom Tees).

19 Feb
CoryGRobinson came in first place in TURD BOXES CLEVER IN CONGRESS..
18 Feb
dschom5 came in first place in Bethpage Black B9 (All Tiers).
18 Feb
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18 Feb
DirtyDuffer came in first place in Master 9 Hole Bracket Free.
17 Feb
SChoitz came in first place in Fun Setup Best of Par 4s F9.
16 Feb
CoryGRobinson came in first place in February Challenge Pebble Beach.

16 Feb

Charles1553N came in first place in Custom F9's (All Tiers....XP Helper).

16 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pinehurst B9 for all tiers using Easy Tees / Low W.

16 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pinehurst #2 F9 (All Tiers...Single Play).

15 Feb

kishoph came in first place in The Olympic Club F9 / B9 (All Tiers).

15 Feb

mrgain came in first place in The Olympic Club F9 / B9 (TM's).

15 Feb

Next260 came in first place in The Olympic Club F9 / B9 (H - M).

15 Feb
CoryGRobinson came in first place in Hamish McTavishs' Canny Whack It Bracket No18..
13 Feb
dschom5 came in first place in Par 5's F9 / B9 (All Tiers.....Uneven Lies).

13 Feb

EWilliams63 came in first place in WGT Famous Holes B9 (All Tiers).

13 Feb

DufferJohn7 came in first place in WGT Famous Holes F9 (All Tiers).

12 Feb
dschom5 came in first place in THIS ONES FOR BOSSMAN PAUL..

11 Feb

DirtyDuffer came in first place in 9 Hole Tierless Bracket Free.

11 Feb

SChoitz came in first place in Erin Hills B9 (All Tiers.....Single Play).

11 Feb

CoryGRobinson came in first place in Erin Hills F9 (All Tiers....Single Play).

11 Feb
ROBERT744 came in first place in Erin Hills B9 (H - TM....Single Play).
11 Feb
wishman51 came in first place in Erin Hills F9 (H - TM...Single Play).
10 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pebble F9 / B9 (All Tiers.....Custom Tees).

10 Feb

Shnig19 came in first place in Pebble F9 / B9 (H - TM's.....Custom Tees).

9 Feb
CoryGRobinson came in first place in KICK ASS CTTH BRACKET (CTTH) # 87.

07 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Kiawah Island B9 (All Tiers).

07 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Kiawah Island F9 (All Tiers).

07 Feb
dschom5 came in first place in Hamish McTavishs' Canny Whack It Bracket No17..

06 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pinehurst B9 (All Tiers).

06 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Pinehurst F9 (All Tiers).

05 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Bethpage B9 (All Tiers).

05 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Bethpage F9 (All Tiers).

05 Feb
SChoitz came in first place in ROBSALASCR'S HIO IS STUFF OF LEGENDS..

04 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Famous Holes F9 / B9 (All Tiers).

04 Feb

Textor came in first place in Famous Holes F9 / B9 (H - TM's).

03 Feb
URs2Play moved up to the Tour Master tier.

03 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in BO Hardest Holes B9 (All Tiers).

03 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in BO Hardest Holes F9 (All Tiers).

03 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Erin Hills F9 / B9 (All Tiers).

03 Feb

antoinettemaree came in first place in Erin Hills F9 / B9 (H - M).

03 Feb
Jtcooki came in first place in KICK ASS CTTH BRACKET # 86.
02 Feb
kishoph came in first place in St. George F9 / B9 (All Tiers....Custom...10 Credi.

01 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Merion B9 (All Tiers).

01 Feb

dschom5 came in first place in Merion F9 (All Tiers).

01 Feb
kishoph came in first place in Easy T's n Greens Best of Hardest.
01 Feb
CoryGRobinson came in first place in Hamish McTavishs' Canny Whack It Bracket No16.

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Japan	Cat Day	Japan celebrates its feline friends.	February 22
Thailand	National Elephant Day	The native elephants of this region are celebrated on this day.	March 13
Latvia	Zirgu Diena	Latvia celebrates Horses on this day.	January 17
Italy	Hedgehog Day	Similar to Groundhog Day, Italy has its own Hedgehog Day.	February 2
Poland	Day of help to forest animals	The importance of forest animals and the impact of the changing environment is observed on this day.	February 11

Belarus	Constitution Day	The separation of powers is observed on Constitution Day.	March 15
Liberia	J.J. Roberts Day	The birthday of the first president of Liberia is celebrated.	March 15
Hungary	National Day	The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 is celebrated.	March 15
Palau	Youth Day	A day to celebrate the youths of the country in full swing!	March 15

Latvia	Zirgu Diena	Latvia celebrates Horses on this day.	January 17
Italy	Hedgehog Day	Similar to Groundhog Day, Italy has its own Hedgehog Day.	February 2
Poland	Day of help to forest animals	The importance of forest animals and the impact of the changing environment is observed on this day.	February 11
Japan	Cat Day	Japan celebrates its feline friends.	February 22
Thailand	National Elephant Day	The native elephants of this region are celebrated on this day.	March 13

Sweden	Våffeldagen	A chance for the Swedish to celebrate their beloved waffles.	May 11
New Zealand	National Chocolate Fish Day	That sacred day when New Zealanders eat a chocolate fish. Yep, it's really a thing.	May 11
Turkmenistan	Melon Day	Melon Day is annually celebrated in Turkmenistan - known as the homeland of the best melons in the world.	Second Sunday in August
United Kingdom	National Burger Day	Great discounts and deals are offered on burgers across the UK.	August 27
Japan	National Gyoza Day	Japan’s favorite dish is celebrated on this day.	September 20

France	Poisson d’Avril	The same as April Fools’ Day, but is known as ‘April Fish’ due to the popular prank of sticking a paper fish onto someone’s back.	April 1
Scotland	Huntigowk Day	In Scotland, to ‘hunt the gowk’ is to find a gullible person or a ‘cuckoo’, and prank them!	April 1
Scotland	Taily Day	In some parts of Scotland, the pranking lasts two days, with day two pranks being focused on the posterior.	April 2
Denmark	Maj-kat	An identical holiday to April Fools’ Day is celebrated a month later, with more practical jokes and gags.	May 1
Spain	Childermas	Although the holiday has grim origins, the holiday is now much celebrated like April Fools’ Day.	December 28

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