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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.

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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%)

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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 * 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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5 FASHIONABLE FACTS ABOUT BARBIE

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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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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - SURVEY RESULTS

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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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5 FACTS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

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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

National Day of Unplugging — WMYD (Detroit, MI)

National Day of Unplugging — KFMB (San Diego, CA)

National Day of Unplugging — NEWS8 (Washington, D.C.)

National Day of Unplugging — WTKR (Norfolk, VA)

National Day of Unplugging — WXYZ (Detroit, MI)

National Day of Unplugging — WZZM (Grand Rapids, MI)

National Day of Unplugging — WDAF (Kansas City, MO)

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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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5 ANIMAL FACTS TO MAKE YOUR DAY LESS RUFF

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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%)

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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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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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JASON HALSTEAD BOOK LIST

There’s Only So Many Rocks To Hide Behind When the Entire Galaxy Is Hunting You.

[size=11]November 15, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

I haven’t blogged in a while. Not for lack of things to say, mostly for lack of time to do it. I’ve been focusing on writing and, in spite of a hiccup with some scheduling, I’ve gotten a lot done! That meant a missed month of publication, but on the plus side, I should have a couple of books coming out pretty quick here. Case in point, I’m here to announce a new book.
Dark Star has been released! This is book 4 in the Dark Universe series. If you remember the end of Chasing the Dark than you were anxiously wondering what happened to the scattered and injured characters. Dark Star answers that question and many more. Aden learns things about his past that leave him troubled, to say the least. Seph spends a lot of time arguing with herself and discovers there’s a lot more to life than what she allows herself – and then has to come to terms with the fact that maybe she waited too late for her personal revelation.
Niko and Neesha are there, as well as some other old friends. The fate of the Ampytheans is discovered and the far-reaching tyranny of the Kesari explored. Errant asteroids, Bounty hunters, determined Criknid soldiers, some new alien critters, and the ever-persistent mechanical problems in deep space abound in this action packed thrill ride. Through it all Twyf does her best to keep Aden distracted and restore his flagging spirits. I tried to pack as much excitement into a book as I could – but the end had to come sometime. And that’s why I’m working on book 5 in the series now.
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Still waiting on Page Foundry / Inktera to publish Dark Star, but it should be soon. It’s available everywhere else – and it was out there yesterday but I was recovering from an all-nighter restoring the production server at my day job. Sorry for the late notice!
Coming very soon, early next month, will be Vitalis: Commandos. That marks my 8th Vitalis book! Don’t worry, the book is finished I’m just waiting on editing and cover art. Dark Universe #5 is my current project and I’m hoping I can have that out mid – late December, just in time to treat yourself to a Christmas present when you want to get away from all the crazy that goes on at the end of the year.
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A Very Alpha Christmas

[size=11]November 1, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

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Reblogging my wife’s new project! There’s lots to love here, if you’re into the thought of werewolves, demons, witches, dragons, and more.

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Just because I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to work or post much doesn’t mean I went away. I’ve still been dreaming and writing when I can, and to that end, I’ve got a new secret project that has just been released. Just like last year, this is an anthology of amazing authors coming together to deliver some holiday fun in the best way possible!

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A Very Alpha Christmas, loaded full of 25 stories that will sizzle, delight, and maybe even raise the fur – I mean hair – on your arms. Or maybe it’s the fur on the Alpha’s arms? Whichever, you get the idea.
As for my part in it, It’s a full story that starts up a new series for me called Romancing the Dragon. The story itself is Claimed by the Dragon King. For long time readers, you might remember me asking about dragons…
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15 Novels a Year

[size=11]October 5, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

A couple of months ago a man by the name of Filip Wiltgreen reached out to me and asked if he could interview me for his blog. It’s been a while since I’ve had that opportunity – I thought my 15 minutes were over. So of course I said yes, but I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into. Filip hit me with a string of questions that kept me busy and stumbling for quite a while. By the time it was over I was relieved and exhausted, but I was also impressed. He had done a very thorough job of gathering data.
And now, today, the interview is live on his blog. I just finished reading the finished copy and I’m quite pleased with it. A little bit of advice for writers, a little bit of background on me, and some shout outs to the people that have helped me along the way. Good job, Filip!
http://www.wiltgren.com/2015/10/05/how-to-write-15-novels-in-a-year-an-interview-with-jason-halstead/

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When a God Falls

[size=11]August 27, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

I was looking at my whiteboard the other day where I planned out the books I wanted to write this year. I was happily surprised to realize I’ve completed a large chunk already and even, in one case, going over my expectations. Where that’s relevant to this blog is that I had planned on writing at least one Voidhawk book. Well… I did.
Voidhawk – Fallen Goddess, is available now. It’s not only available, but it’s a book that really dug deep into me and touched me deeper than a book has in quite a while. It’s ridiculous to think that the writer could be surprised or shocked by his characters, but yet that happens to a lot of us. Or, at least, it happened to me with this one.
I’ll give a mini spoiler and announce right off the bat, Volera is back. But she’s not what you remember. Not only is she different, but she has no idea what she’s doing or why she’s doing it. Gone is the evil intent to harvest souls and power (well, mostly), and in its place is her driving need to understand just what it is that she needs. Confusing? Good, imagine how she feels!
The problem is this isn’t just another avatar of Volera created for a purpose, this is much bigger than that. I hinted in the end of the last book at her true power and origin, but this book covers it in more detail. And, most amazing, is her willingness to risk it all in her search for understanding.
What she failed to consider was the potential impact her actions could cause. Consequences that the crew of the Voidhawk discover at the worst time. They’re busy trying to deal with being betrayed on a job and handling internal problems. Jenna’s getting worse, not better, and Rosh spends time in a suicidal rage that only grows because he can’t find anything powerful enough to kill him and end his pain.
This book is amazing, and I’m not afraid to say it. The characters came to life stronger than ever. I can’t go on to explain more reasons why I think this is the best Voidhawk book yet without giving away important spoilers, but know that I really do feel that way. It also begs a follow up novel, which will be on my must-write list in the very near future.
But first, here’s the cover and where you can get it. I encourage you to hurry, and I also welcome the possible flood of emails that will follow as the books is read.

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A Dark Star is Born

[size=11]August 17, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

Voidhawk – Fallen Goddess went to my editor on Friday. That, by itself, is a great thing. What happened in that book is even greater. I won’t go into details, but I will say that I’m still feeling it after taking an entire weekend off from writing and I want to jump straight into the next Voidhawk book because of it. But… I can’t.
In a couple of weeks I have a special project coming up with someone, so I have to plan accordingly. I’ve decided to work on Dark Star in the interim, the next book in the Dark Universe setting. A quick turn-around for that series, I know, but I’ve got a couple of driving factors: 1) Dark Universe is selling great and nothing else is for me – the family’s gotta eat. 2) I’m just as amped up about that series and the characters as I am about Voidhawk, so it’s an easy thing to do and it gives me the space I need to come into the next Voidhawk book objectively.
Two weeks isn’t enough to finish it though, not while I’m doing the day job too. So I finished putting my thoughts together today and now I can start working on the story properly. It’s not an outline, per se, but a general flow of what’s going to happen. The ‘how’ part of it remains to unfold as I write it. I’m expecting another kick ass story in that series though!
As for Voidhawk and the next book, that will come soon. It’s going to tie into my World of Kroth books again (Blades of Leander, Order of the Dragon, The Serpent’s War). In fact, the third book in the Serpent’s War trilogy will have a lot to do with it – but I promise they’ll also be entirely separate from each other. Some crossover, maybe, but you won’t need to read one to read the other. You will, however, get exposure to some kick-ass fantasy that fills in a lot of extra details and backstory for anyone that wants to try them both out.
And the side project? Well, I’ll talk more about that when and if it works out. It’s got a lot of potential, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself in case anything comes up to cause problems.
In the meantime, stay tuned for Voidhawk – Fallen Goddess in the next week or two! And after that another Dark Universe book is on the horizon.
To learn more about Jason Halstead visit his website to read about him, sign up for his newsletter, or check out some free samples of his books at http://www.booksbyjason.com.

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Chasing the Dark

[size=11]August 6, 2015Jason HalsteadLeave a comment

I teased about it yesterday. Today I have bigger and better new – it’s ready to go a day ahead of my revised schedule! Chasing the Dark is available for your reading pleasure! Below is a chart with links – and more will become available as time passes (you can check my website to find them, also linked below). In the meantime, let me explain why so many people have asked me when this is going to be out.
For those not in the know, Chasing the Dark is the third novel in my bestselling Science Fiction series, Dark Universe series. It was intended to be a single book originally, but the characters immediately informed me they had a lot more story to be told. All right, so a trilogy then…except this is book three and they are nowhere near close to being finished. In fact, a couple of new characters have entered the fray and they have their own stories to tell. Will 4 books be the end? I doubt it very much, although there are plenty of ideas rattling around already for what’s going to be book 4. I think I even have a title for it: Dark Star.
Be warned, this series is a mix of space opera, space fantasy, hard science fiction, and even a little bit of spicy romance with an occasional steamy scene you don’t want your mother knowing you read (or wrote…oops, Hi, mom!). Ahem, enough about that. First off here’s the blurb and then the links. Eat it up and enjoy, there will be more to come, I promise!

Aden and Twyf, human and Tassarian lovers, are running for their lives. An entire alien race, the Kesari, are chasing them across the universe with the intent of retrieving the artifacts they stole and insuring the secrets they’ve learned are never shared.
While they stay one step ahead of the Tassarians, the universe continues to change around them. They’ve unleashed a long forgotten energy that is disrupting everything, from genetics to the laws of physics. The secrets to the mysterious energy lie in the artifacts they have, and the key to unlocking them may very well be in the Terran Naval station Aden grew up in.
The Kesari won’t be denied so easily, however. Aden and his friends have to race against a race with technology so superior it might as well be magic. Magic the Kesari intend to use to one inevitable end: destroy Aden, Twyf, and everyone else that has come in contact with them.

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National Today Tuesday September 12 * National Video Games Day *

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!

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pdb1
25,122 Posts Sun, Oct 18 2020 10:26 AM

Appreciation from the TRAILBLAZERS .
I appreciate the appreciation .

dschom5
2,664 Posts
Sat, May 9 2020 9:08 AM

Thanks for the recognition everyone, been a long time and a lot of cash spent on balls and clubs. Thanks for the pictures from another life Deena, I was a stud back then, don't know what happened, and Paul, I was much better in the ring than I am at this game, just saying.Nice to know there are a few who have been here longer. My how this game has changed over the years. Still the best fake golf game online. Thanks WGT.

Dangerous Dan Schommer

topaz53
329 Posts
Mon, May 18 2020 2:31 AM

What a surprise to see my name in a wgt forum.
Back in Feb. 2012 someone said to me ,there is a golf game i think you might like.
My reply was , i have never,ever played real golf ,why would i want to play an online golf game . Three months later i decided to take a look and as they say the rest is history.
i have always played this game for fun and along the way i have met some great people that i can truly say they are my friends and always will be.
So thank you very much for the acknowledgement and well done to every other player that has stayed the course for many years ,are we all insane lol .

IRISHKING1916 wrote ""
22 May 2020 at 3:41 AM
Thank you for the kind aknowledgement Sir, Very kind of you!
Regards
Karl

giraldin wrote "Question reply"
18 May 2020 at 8:50 AM
Hello, his name is Karl, but lovingly in our CC Transgressional we call him KING KARL

mohaviegreen wrote "PDB1"
30 Jun 2020 at 11:09 PM
Hi there. You'll have to excuse for not knowin' what I did to get a trophy. Sure is a nice trophy though and I thank ya for it. mo

TaterNater wrote "award"
30 Jun 2020 at 5:39 AM
thanks for the acknowledgement like blue been here almost since the beginning .. cheers

claremoreblue wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
28 Jun 2020 at 11:27 PM
Thank you for the accalodes, been around here since almost the beginning lol. Much fun and made many friends from around the world!

Kalliste wrote "Kick Ass Dedication"
04 Jun 2020 at 3:59 PM
Many thanks Paul. Wonderful trophy....I am overwhelmed. Listee x

KnuckleWoods wrote "Thanks !"
03 Jul 2020 at 3:50 AM
Thank you very much for the recognition and the wall posts . Very much appreciated .

Kurtsbuford wrote "pdb1"
01 Jul 2020 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for the recognition and trophy, much appreciated, and yes, many years and still going!!!

headhacker
97 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 4:00 PM

Thanks pdb1 - appreciate the effort and the recognition. Hope everyone is staying safe and active. Happy to have WGT during these times.

KennyPerry
8 Posts Fri, Jul 3 2020 5:06 PM

Thanks for the fun round of golf today and the recognition!
My account started...
Member Since 18 Jan 2008
I got really good early and then they bumped me up so fast I couldn't even hit some of the fairways.
The better you got the farther back they moved your t-box.
I also have only ever played on a Mac, hence the high score.
The game looks terrible on my 5K iMac but looks very good on my iPad Pro.

Cheers!

olazabal
85 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 1:21 AM

I'm welling up here. Thank you very much. Only took 12 years to get a trophy picture on my profile. Cheers )

bluey403
1,459 Posts
Sat, Jul 4 2020 7:53 PM
Cheers man, doing a great job compiling this list. Thanks for the trophy
I am probably here under false pretensis.Although I signed up in 2009, back then probably only played half a dozen CTTH games. Had never even played a golf game before and had no idea.
Actually got serious in June 2011. Remember playing the VUSO qualifier at Congressional and best score was 127, Royal St Georges qualifier was worse about 144. Played pretty much everyday since then. Played real golf with several other members, chatted and made friends on skype etc
Fair to say I am not as keen these days, but involved with a sensational group of people in a wonderful country club and without that would be no longer here
Pete.

mohaviegreen
390 Posts
Sun, Jul 5 2020 6:13 PM
Thank you for the award all. First I've ever gotten. Didn't know there were awards, didn't know what this was for either. Had to look up pdb1 to find out. Been a member since 11/6/2009, somewhere around there. WGT has been a great past time for me. Spent a few bucks here, but no complaints at all. Pretty good game for a game. I noticed a couple friends of mine here, Clairmoreblue and Woogster. Congrats fella's and Congrats to all. I think this is a pretty nice way to show recognition. Alrighty, hit em straight fella's and who knows, might see one of ya's out there on the course sometime. Take care and stay safe all.....mo

Redemporor
94 Posts
Tue, Jul 7 2020 5:02 PM
Thanks for that Paul. Was a bit of a buzz getting this. I must be honest, I thought it may have been a spam when it came to my messages but I did a bit of searching and came up with this forum. So once again, thanks mate and keep well.
Cheers,
Redemporor ( Peter )

TDHarvey
418 Posts Wed, Jul 8 2020 8:36 PM

pretty cool thread....myself and pekk24 both joined the same week in 2009...have played thousands of rounds with Rich....youd think we would be better lol

bigcountry317
4,149 Posts
Sun, Jul 12 2020 12:56 PM
Very cool thread, Paul, thanks for including me and for the nice trophy you left on my wall!
Time does fly, but it has been a helluva fun ride! :-)
-bc-

Stip wrote "Kind Sir"
16 Jul 2020 at 4:13 PM
This "Trailblazer Award" is bitter-sweet. So much time has passed and I am still a Legend. Goes to show I am a slow learner...lol
More importantly, I thank you very much for your time & effort generating all these aforementioned awards, That, my good man, is much appreciated.
Take care.

vabighack wrote "award"
14 Jul 2020 at 6:04 PM
Thany you for the award. hard to believe I have been on here this long. Hit em straight.

Finks wrote "Award"
14 Jul 2020 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the award, can't believe it's been so long but still enjoying the game

Trinbagoboy wrote "Thank you for the trophy it made my 64th birthday much more fun"
12 Jul 2020 at 9:46 AM
Very much appreciate all the hard work you did to compile the list
Best regards
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

Trinbagoboy
254 Posts Sat, Jul 11 2020 11:31 AM

Thank you for the recognition WGT although I actually joined in 2007 but due to a glitch you guys had with the original beta release I had to rejoin in 2009. If I remember correctly it had something to do with Facebook logins.
Anyways it has been a joy to play the game even if it has cost me thousands, back when I could afford to do so, over the years.
I have met some really great people in that time and more recently have met many more through playing in The world Cup with my club Brookline CC.
Most of the people mentioned here would have started playing on the PC version and hopefully due to this exercise WGT might realize that although mobile arcade type games might be the future it is your core support who has allowed you to grow and become one of the most if not the most popular golf game on the planet.
I am trying to come to grips with the PCEA version that has been released. But after almost 19 years it is proving to be very difficult too change what is basically imprinted on my memory when it come to the greens and winds which seem to play vastly different on the App as opposed to the old flash version.
I turn 64 today so in effect have played this game in my 40''s 50's and 60's
Isn't it time there was a seniors tour Ha Ha
Thank you again for the award and recognition
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

simovoice wrote ""
12 Jul 2020 at 7:34 AM
tyvm for the trophy, appreciated it
Stay well,
Simo

PRIESTESS wrote "Award:)"
08 Jul 2020 at 4:46 AM
Very thoughtful. Thank You. Tried to walk away a few times but the special moments are hard to wipe off the drive:)
Kurtsburford has been here a long time also. He hangs on well

smittji wrote "Trophy"
07 Jul 2020 at 7:03 PM
Thank you for the trophy ! Very good idea and huge endeavour, well done !!

Jim

Stevieg314 wrote "hi!"
07 Jul 2020 at 5:53 PM
that was nice of you to send that award! TY
Steffy

JJ656 wrote "Thanks"
06 Jul 2020 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for the kind words and trophy:) Sorry it took so long to respond, been away from any technology for the past week!
JJ.

Lgacord wrote "Wow"
06 Jul 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for the award...I never get any awards haha so I'm stoked. Feeling special!!
Larry

BIGAL123 wrote "TROPHY"
05 Jul 2020 at 4:26 PM
Paul -

Thank you for the trophy !! Well done.

ThreeSpot wrote "Thanks!"
05 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM
I really appreciate the post and trophy!

JrPapa wrote "Trailblazer"
04 Jul 2020 at 11:42 AM
Thank you, sir! It has been a long time and so many things have changed! Still such a great game! I took a long break but have been poking around as of late.

Cheers!

tseeqhim wrote "WGT Trailblazer"
03 Jul 2020 at 6:59 PM
Thank you very much for the award and all of your dedication in recognizing all of the long-time WGTers, Paul! :-)

Cotton949
376 Posts
Sat, Jul 18 2020 2:05 PM
Thanks pdb1, I appreciate it.
Jim

DaTurk
15 Posts Sat, Jul 18 2020 6:34 AM

Thanks for the Award and making me feel really OLD! After coming to this game from another one that was dying at the time ( Jack Nicklaus Series) GBC the Golden Bear Challenge, I really didn’t like it at first! But hands down one of the best online games out here now!

flicklives
33 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 9:46 PM
Thanks pdb1 for the award.
I'm not a computer gamer, and am a very beginner real golfer.
I found WGT by accident surfing the web in 2009 and got hooked.
Its a great game, with great players. I've enjoyed many hours of
great fun. Thanks for your efforts on this.

SteveOx
699 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 8:10 PM
lol Wow this is awesome.. Been back for 3 days and already winning Trophy's!!   Thanks pdb1 is really good to see you boys. Member since September 2009.

tramilleo wrote "BDAY"
30 Jul 2020 at 5:38 PM
Happy Birthday Young man

weylon

Golfspieler wrote "Trophy "
27 Jul 2020 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for the trophy ! Feel motivated to go out and play again now !

reddog1965 wrote "Thank you"
27 Jul 2020 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the trophy not only for me but for all.
reddog

ozysouthpaw wrote "Thank you!"
26 Jul 2020 at 12:56 AM
Cheers for the trophy mate.
Not expected but appreciated just the same.
A great thing you are doing for all the "Old timers" :-)
Regards
Mike.

ozysouthpaw
2,054 Posts Tue, Jul 21 2020 2:20 AM

Very cool thread. I played against both TDHarvey and pekk24 in this years World Cup, didn't realise until now I joined 12 months before they did , Feb 2008 :-)

reddog1965
1,184 Posts Tue, Jul 21 2020 5:27 AM

Wow never knew how many long time players are still on beside me. June 2008 for me, keep it going.

Ironton wrote "Thanks!"
23 Jul 2020 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for the award. Very much appreciated. I see youve done a great many of these.... very nice of you.
kudos

Hit em straight!

DoctorLarry
3,901 Posts Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:46 PM

Awesome post. pdb1 !
I don't know a lot of those players but I do recognize quite a number that are still active and that are worthy or recognition. Even as a relative "noob", I appreciate all they have done to help other players and I appreciate all you have done.
Congratulations and Thank You.

gavd999
2,619 Posts
Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:55 AM
Just noticed this on my profile, thanks for the recognition PDB1

Beryman
8,910 Posts Mon, Aug 10 2020 8:41 AM

the recognition is greatly appreciated and very unexpected...gracias!!

leenyx
4 Posts
Sat, Aug 15 2020 9:58 AM
Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.

cgiles wrote "Thanks"
16 Aug 2020 at 11:32 AM
Thanks for the "kickass recognition award"
Very thoughtful and much appreciated

RUSAVED wrote "Thanks..."
10 Aug 2020 at 9:11 PM
...For the Kickass recognition trophy. It's been a long haul and have seen many changes from the first course - Kiawah B9 to where we are now. Thanks again! Tracy.

PRIESTESS wrote "Wall Post."
07 Aug 2020 at 12:12 PM
I certainly have enjoyed kicking some of the big boys azzes over the years:)
Many thanks

gr8flbob
588 Posts
Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM
Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.
A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..
I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.

AtlantaCoaster
627 Posts
Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM
Thanks for sending the award. My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.
There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai. No stroke play and no other courses. No Pro Shop. No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today. Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.
Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.
Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.
In the meantime, I played. I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.
At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master. Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).
We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.
There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway! All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5. There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.
Those early days were some unique times. LOL

Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster

InterCad
7 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM
Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

seniorbruno
484 Posts Wed, Sep 16 2020 4:46 PM

Thanks for the trophy, Paul ! I remember starter balls, fast meters and 220yd drivers. The Kiawah greens didn't seem so screwy then. Somehow we managed to master what we had and shoot decent scores. Appreciate what you're doing.

seniorbruno
491 Posts Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast 2012.

mgk110001
24 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 5:32 PM
Thx for the Trailblazer award. Still love this game! Where has the time gone?

thx for starting this forum string

MrEd
21 Posts Sat, Sep 12 2020 7:04 PM

Thanks for the shout out... much appreciated.

Mr Ed

DuFussMcGoo
2,526 Posts
Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:57 PM
Thank you for the recognition. It is truly appreciated. Tomorrow is my 73rd birthday and you have given me a memorable present.
I've often thought about the WGT Trailblazers, but had no idea you had done major research in this...I DO MEAN MAJOR!!!!!
I feel there is a select few of "Distinguished Gentlemen" that do some outstanding work regarding the early days of WGT. You, along with your very creative awards, are among the class acts of WGT.
So I toast your health. May we drink one together in ten years time, and a few in between.

SaskGopher
142 Posts
Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:10 PM
Thank you sir. Has been fun. Bit concerned about the switch to the app.

Again - Good Job on the recognition for so many long term members of WGT.

Be Safe and take care
Gopher

goshov wrote "Recognition"
07 Oct 2020 at 12:26 AM
Thank you for the recognition award, hope to catch you for a game soon.
Cheers,
Goshov

popeye46 wrote "re congrats"
15 Sep 2020 at 10:15 PM
thank you for the recognition. I came aboard in 2009 after my previous golf game folded. And I do like it here.
Let me thank you for all of your hard work and effort to recognize all of the good people here. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world.
Stay safe and again thanks

steved1951 wrote "Trailblazer award "
13 Sep 2020 at 8:40 PM
Thanks for the nice thoughts. There are alot of more deserving people that could use the recognition.

ededed wrote "Thanks"
12 Sep 2020 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for the time you took looking up all of us. Can't believe it's been this long since WGT started! Cheers!

Upandatem wrote "Nobody does it better ..."
12 Sep 2020 at 11:20 AM
In the Valley of the Sun, you're still the one, having nearly all the fun!
Enjoy the day and thanks.
Up

Lefty2004
98 Posts
Wed, Nov 18 2020 8:40 AM
I should check my wall more often! Thanks for the recognition! Been a player since June 2009. Took a few years off but am back strong since working from home became a thing. Had to relearn putting on the new WGT Launcher platform but I like the game more than ever and won't miss flash for a minute.
Thanks again!
Lefty2004

sombod wrote "Trophy"
24 Oct 2020 at 11:45 AM
I got real kick out of your trophy. Thanks. You did monumental reseach to come up with your list. Great PROPS to you! As I recall, "back in the day", the Island Course was the only available track. Played the heck out of it. New courses came with new fun. I updated my driver and a added a 3 wood but I still play with the same crappy stock iron set. As with my real game, I'm on this drinking a beer (or 6) which affects my swing and judgement, but it's all about the fun. Take care...
Dennis aka "sombod" Round Rock TX

morceau wrote "Trailblazer"
25 Nov 2020 at 4:39 AM
I've been playing in the standalone Windows app, so I hadn't noticed the Trailblazer Award from July until today! I appreciate the recognition... was just closest to the hole game when I started in February 2008, and I still play pretty much every day.

CEverett12 wrote "Thanks"
24 Nov 2020 at 5:07 PM
Thanks for the plague my friend

darek2 wrote "ty"
12 Jan 2021 at 8:01 AM
tvm for a link , i 'll enter there next month I toke little time of , o and Happy healthy and safe New Year

Jimbog1964 wrote "Your Post on My Wall"
22 Jan 2021 at 6:34 PM
Mate, much appreciated. Not been around for an age and just seen this. My best to you and those close to you and to all:)

alreno wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
30 Mar 2021 at 2:28 PM
Hey thanks for the award and recognition. Very nice.

gutzy555 wrote "First post;"
01 Apr 2021 at 11:51 PM
Tks for the first post...post. Keep up the good work, your advice and suggestions are invaluable.

daytonidiots
104 Posts Tue, Apr 6 2021 1:42 AM

Pretty cool, thanks

hpurey wrote "Trailblazer award"
15 Apr 2021 at 5:31 AM
Love it man, thanks! The forum threads you post with it are spectacularly special.

Super cool my friend!
Hazen

GoodyChamp
594 Posts Mon, May 10 2021 1:33 PM

Tks :-)
Cheers, GC
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pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, Oct 19 2020 7:17 PM

This next list will be from the post . I BUILT THE WALL .
This wall list is the first big list I compiled .
I have copied and pasted enough to boggle ones mind . Just what I have saved here in WGT is enormous .
If you have ever seen my website . You know all that is nothing compared to what I put into that as I built it from scratch 5 , 6 , 7 years ago .
One of the coolest projects . Is one that I called " THANKS FOR A WALL OF A GOOD TIME " .
In 2013 I started saving my wall posts to a forum in my site . All of them . Or most anyway . Coulda missed a few . It was going real well . Until I decided to up the security in my website . By activating my SSL Certificate .
Basically
You can have a secure internet address (HTTPS) for free. Your community will be able to access your forum in an entirely secured way. In addition, sites secured via an SSL certificate benefit from a better SEO. A 301 redirection will be implemented as soon as it is activated (http to https).
As that might be a good idea for some . I decided , not so much for me .
One critically bad issue I had with it . Was that it corrupted the profile pics in all 5 years and 5 long pages of the WGT users in my wall posts .
All of them . Hundreds of them . Permanently . No changing back . And according to the " support " they don't believe the SSL Certificate was the culprit . Anyway above every post there was this .....

And no avatar . F... A DUCK !
Not going to let that ruin it . I vowed to restore " THANK YOU FOR A WALL OF A GOOD TIME ".
By deleting the bad code from every post . And reducing the dozens of new post entries to just a few .
I did that .
I found a couple of things . One was the posts all looked funny without their avatar .
Which was another cool thing about my original effort . Was that in my website . WGT profile pics don't change when you change them here . So I had a lot of posts that had various members old pics . I thought that was a bonus cool . But now all of them were gone .
Next I worked on restoring a profile pic to everyones post . That's over 300 WGTers . Some of them with multiple and dozens of posts . These will be all of their current pics .
The other problem I found was when I copied a group of wall posts . I often overlapped to be sure I didn't miss one . Well that added up to dozens of duplicates . Which had to go .
The other thing was that the WGT wall posts are dated from latest to earliest top to bottom . That had to change to earliest to latest top to bottom .
So rather than get too anal about it . Each month is a mixture .
IE . jan 12
jan 20
jan 5
jan 6
jan 27 etc , etc .
Alright . Now is when I emphasize that those years of wall posts had a GR8 amount of significance to me . And you . And to all almost 300 WGTers that posted to my wall for years .
I just want to thank you .
The following list is a fairly complete list of wall posters . If you find yourself on this list . Then you at some point posted on my wall .

I have also renamed the forum . It is now called . " THE NEW LONG WALL " .You can see those posts . By clicking below .

THE NEW LONG WALL.
Go ahead and check it out . It is now only 1 long page . I think you will enjoy it .
If anyone is interested in viewing more . Feel free . There is only one forum not accessible to non registered users . It is ...

I realize this isn't as big of a thing for anyone else . I like that I did it . And I like all the positive feedback . I even like the negative . But for the most part I love positive interaction .
There is more content in . I BUILT THE WALL .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Tue, Oct 20 2020 4:13 PM

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pdb1
25,122 Posts Wed, Oct 21 2020 5:08 PM

pdb1:
This is the new " TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page .

It is also the longest page in the WGT Forums . I am quite sure .
I do not know why after the " TRAILBLAZER " post any of the next posts did not go to the next page ?
Maybe when I said " I should put all my lists on one page in this thread ". They are letting me do that . Lol . jk , not .
pdb1
25,122 Posts Thu, Oct 22 2020 1:08 PM

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25,122 Posts Thu, Oct 22 2020 4:50 PM

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NATIONAL TODAY Thursday JULY 13

JULY 13

Topics tagged under 5 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

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlMRtnbFUrR/?taken-by=holidaysofginger
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.

TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN

pdb1
25,122 Posts Mon, May 10 2021 3:48 PM

You're Welcome .

CHEERS .
I appreciate the appreciation .And despite what some may think . That I am seeking approval , notoriety , glory , praise for myself .
Never . This and all of the awards and accolades and lists .. Are all about the people in them . To honor and respect them . Only . As There are way more honors and achievements and people than I have lists for . Being lucky enough to have a website in which I could store an incredible amount of everything .
This became somewhat of a hobby . To sort , to create . Several groups of outstanding WGTers . And some of this not always all my idea . Like SidersBest thread .
Since long before I started all of this . As a WGT CC owner . I began recognizing all our members for just about any accomplishment one could think of .It was a lot of fun . For them and myself .
And then slowly over the years noticing various standout WGTers . Memorial Tournament organizers and assistants , humanitarians for their unending generosity . Post of the week for a particularly poignant remarks . 1st Posters to really welcome them and show acceptance . Which I didn't always see at first .
All to convey positivity and to recognition for achievements . Something WGT has never picked up on .
And I have seen a difference . Overall . Without a doubt . But I didn't know or even think that would happen . I never thought that far ahead .
It has always been about the moments and the individuals . For me . Surprising them . Or just making them happy for the award . When they didn't see it coming . That is all I need out of this . To encourage and respect and recognize someones due . Believe me . You can tell by their response(s) . And I can imagine a skip in their step .
So while some of you have always thought that I was begging for attention . I never was . I posted what I felt and left it at that .
Knowing that is how many felt anyways .
Knowing the people that were being recognized would know and appreciate my efforts .
These below are GR8 examples of why I do this . i am Inspired by GR8 WGTers like these " TRAILBLAZERS ".

dschom5
2,664 Posts
Sat, May 9 2020 9:08 AM

Thanks for the recognition everyone, been a long time and a lot of cash spent on balls and clubs. Thanks for the pictures from another life Deena, I was a stud back then, don't know what happened, and Paul, I was much better in the ring than I am at this game, just saying.Nice to know there are a few who have been here longer. My how this game has changed over the years. Still the best fake golf game online. Thanks WGT.

Dangerous Dan Schommer

topaz53
329 Posts
Mon, May 18 2020 2:31 AM

What a surprise to see my name in a wgt forum.
Back in Feb. 2012 someone said to me ,there is a golf game i think you might like.
My reply was , i have never,ever played real golf ,why would i want to play an online golf game . Three months later i decided to take a look and as they say the rest is history.
i have always played this game for fun and along the way i have met some great people that i can truly say they are my friends and always will be.
So thank you very much for the acknowledgement and well done to every other player that has stayed the course for many years ,are we all insane lol .

IRISHKING1916 wrote ""
22 May 2020 at 3:41 AM
Thank you for the kind aknowledgement Sir, Very kind of you!
Regards
Karl

giraldin wrote "Question reply"
18 May 2020 at 8:50 AM
Hello, his name is Karl, but lovingly in our CC Transgressional we call him KING KARL

mohaviegreen wrote "PDB1"
30 Jun 2020 at 11:09 PM
Hi there. You'll have to excuse for not knowin' what I did to get a trophy. Sure is a nice trophy though and I thank ya for it. mo

TaterNater wrote "award"
30 Jun 2020 at 5:39 AM
thanks for the acknowledgement like blue been here almost since the beginning .. cheers

claremoreblue wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
28 Jun 2020 at 11:27 PM
Thank you for the accalodes, been around here since almost the beginning lol. Much fun and made many friends from around the world!

Kalliste wrote "Kick Ass Dedication"
04 Jun 2020 at 3:59 PM
Many thanks Paul. Wonderful trophy....I am overwhelmed. Listee x

KnuckleWoods wrote "Thanks !"
03 Jul 2020 at 3:50 AM
Thank you very much for the recognition and the wall posts . Very much appreciated .

Kurtsbuford wrote "pdb1"
01 Jul 2020 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for the recognition and trophy, much appreciated, and yes, many years and still going!!!

headhacker
97 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 4:00 PM

Thanks pdb1 - appreciate the effort and the recognition. Hope everyone is staying safe and active. Happy to have WGT during these times.

KennyPerry
8 Posts Fri, Jul 3 2020 5:06 PM

Thanks for the fun round of golf today and the recognition!
My account started...
Member Since 18 Jan 2008
I got really good early and then they bumped me up so fast I couldn't even hit some of the fairways.
The better you got the farther back they moved your t-box.
I also have only ever played on a Mac, hence the high score.
The game looks terrible on my 5K iMac but looks very good on my iPad Pro.

Cheers!

olazabal
85 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 1:21 AM

I'm welling up here. Thank you very much. Only took 12 years to get a trophy picture on my profile. Cheers )

bluey403
1,459 Posts
Sat, Jul 4 2020 7:53 PM
Cheers man, doing a great job compiling this list. Thanks for the trophy
I am probably here under false pretensis.Although I signed up in 2009, back then probably only played half a dozen CTTH games. Had never even played a golf game before and had no idea.
Actually got serious in June 2011. Remember playing the VUSO qualifier at Congressional and best score was 127, Royal St Georges qualifier was worse about 144. Played pretty much everyday since then. Played real golf with several other members, chatted and made friends on skype etc
Fair to say I am not as keen these days, but involved with a sensational group of people in a wonderful country club and without that would be no longer here
Pete.

mohaviegreen
390 Posts
Sun, Jul 5 2020 6:13 PM
Thank you for the award all. First I've ever gotten. Didn't know there were awards, didn't know what this was for either. Had to look up pdb1 to find out. Been a member since 11/6/2009, somewhere around there. WGT has been a great past time for me. Spent a few bucks here, but no complaints at all. Pretty good game for a game. I noticed a couple friends of mine here, Clairmoreblue and Woogster. Congrats fella's and Congrats to all. I think this is a pretty nice way to show recognition. Alrighty, hit em straight fella's and who knows, might see one of ya's out there on the course sometime. Take care and stay safe all.....mo

Redemporor
94 Posts
Tue, Jul 7 2020 5:02 PM
Thanks for that Paul. Was a bit of a buzz getting this. I must be honest, I thought it may have been a spam when it came to my messages but I did a bit of searching and came up with this forum. So once again, thanks mate and keep well.
Cheers,
Redemporor ( Peter )

TDHarvey
418 Posts Wed, Jul 8 2020 8:36 PM

pretty cool thread....myself and pekk24 both joined the same week in 2009...have played thousands of rounds with Rich....youd think we would be better lol

bigcountry317
4,149 Posts
Sun, Jul 12 2020 12:56 PM
Very cool thread, Paul, thanks for including me and for the nice trophy you left on my wall!
Time does fly, but it has been a helluva fun ride! :-)
-bc-

Stip wrote "Kind Sir"
16 Jul 2020 at 4:13 PM
This "Trailblazer Award" is bitter-sweet. So much time has passed and I am still a Legend. Goes to show I am a slow learner...lol
More importantly, I thank you very much for your time & effort generating all these aforementioned awards, That, my good man, is much appreciated.
Take care.

vabighack wrote "award"
14 Jul 2020 at 6:04 PM
Thany you for the award. hard to believe I have been on here this long. Hit em straight.

Finks wrote "Award"
14 Jul 2020 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the award, can't believe it's been so long but still enjoying the game

Trinbagoboy wrote "Thank you for the trophy it made my 64th birthday much more fun"
12 Jul 2020 at 9:46 AM
Very much appreciate all the hard work you did to compile the list
Best regards
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

Trinbagoboy
254 Posts Sat, Jul 11 2020 11:31 AM

Thank you for the recognition WGT although I actually joined in 2007 but due to a glitch you guys had with the original beta release I had to rejoin in 2009. If I remember correctly it had something to do with Facebook logins.
Anyways it has been a joy to play the game even if it has cost me thousands, back when I could afford to do so, over the years.
I have met some really great people in that time and more recently have met many more through playing in The world Cup with my club Brookline CC.
Most of the people mentioned here would have started playing on the PC version and hopefully due to this exercise WGT might realize that although mobile arcade type games might be the future it is your core support who has allowed you to grow and become one of the most if not the most popular golf game on the planet.
I am trying to come to grips with the PCEA version that has been released. But after almost 19 years it is proving to be very difficult too change what is basically imprinted on my memory when it come to the greens and winds which seem to play vastly different on the App as opposed to the old flash version.
I turn 64 today so in effect have played this game in my 40''s 50's and 60's
Isn't it time there was a seniors tour Ha Ha
Thank you again for the award and recognition
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

simovoice wrote ""
12 Jul 2020 at 7:34 AM
tyvm for the trophy, appreciated it
Stay well,
Simo

PRIESTESS wrote "Award:)"
08 Jul 2020 at 4:46 AM
Very thoughtful. Thank You. Tried to walk away a few times but the special moments are hard to wipe off the drive:)
Kurtsburford has been here a long time also. He hangs on well

smittji wrote "Trophy"
07 Jul 2020 at 7:03 PM
Thank you for the trophy ! Very good idea and huge endeavour, well done !!

Jim

Stevieg314 wrote "hi!"
07 Jul 2020 at 5:53 PM
that was nice of you to send that award! TY
Steffy

JJ656 wrote "Thanks"
06 Jul 2020 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for the kind words and trophy:) Sorry it took so long to respond, been away from any technology for the past week!
JJ.

Lgacord wrote "Wow"
06 Jul 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for the award...I never get any awards haha so I'm stoked. Feeling special!!
Larry

BIGAL123 wrote "TROPHY"
05 Jul 2020 at 4:26 PM
Paul -

Thank you for the trophy !! Well done.

ThreeSpot wrote "Thanks!"
05 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM
I really appreciate the post and trophy!

JrPapa wrote "Trailblazer"
04 Jul 2020 at 11:42 AM
Thank you, sir! It has been a long time and so many things have changed! Still such a great game! I took a long break but have been poking around as of late.

Cheers!

tseeqhim wrote "WGT Trailblazer"
03 Jul 2020 at 6:59 PM
Thank you very much for the award and all of your dedication in recognizing all of the long-time WGTers, Paul! :-)

Cotton949
376 Posts
Sat, Jul 18 2020 2:05 PM
Thanks pdb1, I appreciate it.
Jim

DaTurk
15 Posts Sat, Jul 18 2020 6:34 AM

Thanks for the Award and making me feel really OLD! After coming to this game from another one that was dying at the time ( Jack Nicklaus Series) GBC the Golden Bear Challenge, I really didn’t like it at first! But hands down one of the best online games out here now!

flicklives
33 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 9:46 PM
Thanks pdb1 for the award.
I'm not a computer gamer, and am a very beginner real golfer.
I found WGT by accident surfing the web in 2009 and got hooked.
Its a great game, with great players. I've enjoyed many hours of
great fun. Thanks for your efforts on this.

SteveOx
699 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 8:10 PM
lol Wow this is awesome.. Been back for 3 days and already winning Trophy's!!   Thanks pdb1 is really good to see you boys. Member since September 2009.

tramilleo wrote "BDAY"
30 Jul 2020 at 5:38 PM
Happy Birthday Young man

weylon

Golfspieler wrote "Trophy "
27 Jul 2020 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for the trophy ! Feel motivated to go out and play again now !

reddog1965 wrote "Thank you"
27 Jul 2020 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the trophy not only for me but for all.
reddog

ozysouthpaw wrote "Thank you!"
26 Jul 2020 at 12:56 AM
Cheers for the trophy mate.
Not expected but appreciated just the same.
A great thing you are doing for all the "Old timers" :-)
Regards
Mike.

ozysouthpaw
2,054 Posts Tue, Jul 21 2020 2:20 AM

Very cool thread. I played against both TDHarvey and pekk24 in this years World Cup, didn't realise until now I joined 12 months before they did , Feb 2008 :-)

reddog1965
1,184 Posts Tue, Jul 21 2020 5:27 AM

Wow never knew how many long time players are still on beside me. June 2008 for me, keep it going.

Ironton wrote "Thanks!"
23 Jul 2020 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for the award. Very much appreciated. I see youve done a great many of these.... very nice of you.
kudos

Hit em straight!

DoctorLarry
3,901 Posts Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:46 PM

Awesome post. pdb1 !
I don't know a lot of those players but I do recognize quite a number that are still active and that are worthy or recognition. Even as a relative "noob", I appreciate all they have done to help other players and I appreciate all you have done.
Congratulations and Thank You.

gavd999
2,619 Posts
Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:55 AM
Just noticed this on my profile, thanks for the recognition PDB1

Beryman
8,910 Posts Mon, Aug 10 2020 8:41 AM

the recognition is greatly appreciated and very unexpected...gracias!!

leenyx
4 Posts
Sat, Aug 15 2020 9:58 AM
Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.

cgiles wrote "Thanks"
16 Aug 2020 at 11:32 AM
Thanks for the "kickass recognition award"
Very thoughtful and much appreciated

RUSAVED wrote "Thanks..."
10 Aug 2020 at 9:11 PM
...For the Kickass recognition trophy. It's been a long haul and have seen many changes from the first course - Kiawah B9 to where we are now. Thanks again! Tracy.

PRIESTESS wrote "Wall Post."
07 Aug 2020 at 12:12 PM
I certainly have enjoyed kicking some of the big boys azzes over the years:)
Many thanks

gr8flbob
588 Posts
Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM
Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.
A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..
I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.

AtlantaCoaster
627 Posts
Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM
Thanks for sending the award. My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.
There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai. No stroke play and no other courses. No Pro Shop. No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today. Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.
Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.
Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.
In the meantime, I played. I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.
At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master. Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).
We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.
There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway! All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5. There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.
Those early days were some unique times. LOL

Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster

InterCad
7 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM
Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

seniorbruno
484 Posts Wed, Sep 16 2020 4:46 PM

Thanks for the trophy, Paul ! I remember starter balls, fast meters and 220yd drivers. The Kiawah greens didn't seem so screwy then. Somehow we managed to master what we had and shoot decent scores. Appreciate what you're doing.

seniorbruno
491 Posts Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast 2012.

mgk110001
24 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 5:32 PM
Thx for the Trailblazer award. Still love this game! Where has the time gone?

thx for starting this forum string

MrEd
21 Posts Sat, Sep 12 2020 7:04 PM

Thanks for the shout out... much appreciated.

Mr Ed

DuFussMcGoo
2,526 Posts
Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:57 PM
Thank you for the recognition. It is truly appreciated. Tomorrow is my 73rd birthday and you have given me a memorable present.
I've often thought about the WGT Trailblazers, but had no idea you had done major research in this...I DO MEAN MAJOR!!!!!
I feel there is a select few of "Distinguished Gentlemen" that do some outstanding work regarding the early days of WGT. You, along with your very creative awards, are among the class acts of WGT.
So I toast your health. May we drink one together in ten years time, and a few in between.

SaskGopher
142 Posts
Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:10 PM
Thank you sir. Has been fun. Bit concerned about the switch to the app.

Again - Good Job on the recognition for so many long term members of WGT.

Be Safe and take care
Gopher

goshov wrote "Recognition"
07 Oct 2020 at 12:26 AM
Thank you for the recognition award, hope to catch you for a game soon.
Cheers,
Goshov

popeye46 wrote "re congrats"
15 Sep 2020 at 10:15 PM
thank you for the recognition. I came aboard in 2009 after my previous golf game folded. And I do like it here.
Let me thank you for all of your hard work and effort to recognize all of the good people here. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world.
Stay safe and again thanks

steved1951 wrote "Trailblazer award "
13 Sep 2020 at 8:40 PM
Thanks for the nice thoughts. There are alot of more deserving people that could use the recognition.

ededed wrote "Thanks"
12 Sep 2020 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for the time you took looking up all of us. Can't believe it's been this long since WGT started! Cheers!

Upandatem wrote "Nobody does it better ..."
12 Sep 2020 at 11:20 AM
In the Valley of the Sun, you're still the one, having nearly all the fun!
Enjoy the day and thanks.
Up

Lefty2004
98 Posts
Wed, Nov 18 2020 8:40 AM
I should check my wall more often! Thanks for the recognition! Been a player since June 2009. Took a few years off but am back strong since working from home became a thing. Had to relearn putting on the new WGT Launcher platform but I like the game more than ever and won't miss flash for a minute.
Thanks again!
Lefty2004

sombod wrote "Trophy"
24 Oct 2020 at 11:45 AM
I got real kick out of your trophy. Thanks. You did monumental reseach to come up with your list. Great PROPS to you! As I recall, "back in the day", the Island Course was the only available track. Played the heck out of it. New courses came with new fun. I updated my driver and a added a 3 wood but I still play with the same crappy stock iron set. As with my real game, I'm on this drinking a beer (or 6) which affects my swing and judgement, but it's all about the fun. Take care...
Dennis aka "sombod" Round Rock TX

morceau wrote "Trailblazer"
25 Nov 2020 at 4:39 AM
I've been playing in the standalone Windows app, so I hadn't noticed the Trailblazer Award from July until today! I appreciate the recognition... was just closest to the hole game when I started in February 2008, and I still play pretty much every day.

CEverett12 wrote "Thanks"
24 Nov 2020 at 5:07 PM
Thanks for the plague my friend

darek2 wrote "ty"
12 Jan 2021 at 8:01 AM
tvm for a link , i 'll enter there next month I toke little time of , o and Happy healthy and safe New Year

Jimbog1964 wrote "Your Post on My Wall"
22 Jan 2021 at 6:34 PM
Mate, much appreciated. Not been around for an age and just seen this. My best to you and those close to you and to all:)

alreno wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
30 Mar 2021 at 2:28 PM
Hey thanks for the award and recognition. Very nice.

gutzy555 wrote "First post;"
01 Apr 2021 at 11:51 PM
Tks for the first post...post. Keep up the good work, your advice and suggestions are invaluable.

daytonidiots
104 Posts Tue, Apr 6 2021 1:42 AM

Pretty cool, thanks

hpurey wrote "Trailblazer award"
15 Apr 2021 at 5:31 AM
Love it man, thanks! The forum threads you post with it are spectacularly special.

Super cool my friend!
Hazen

GoodyChamp
594 Posts Mon, May 10 2021 1:33 PM

Tks :-)
Cheers, GC
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YancyCan
3,023 Posts

Wed, Feb 28 2018 2:24 PM

[b]THE CHAMBERS BAY REDUX -- REVEAL THE REVEALABLES[/b]
[b]TOMORRROW AT 1PM PST USA --- LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT VIA TWITTER
ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN THE BROADCAST. THIS IS AN EVENT THAT WILL DWARF ALL OTHERS BEFORE. THEIR IS LOTS OF ENERGY BEHIND THIS FROM THE GOLFERS ON THE COURSE TO WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE "OTHER-WORLDLY". I HAVE NOT THE ANSWERS HERE NOR HAVE I EXPERIENCED THE END - WHICH WILL BE WITH MUCH POSTIVITIABLES[/b]
[b]I WILL STAY LIVE AS LONG AS YOU GOT QUESTIONS -- ABOUT ANYTHING, THINK OF TWO WORDS: FILIBUSTER. THIS IS NOT A YANCY EVENT - MY DUTY HERE IS TO YOU AS THE MESSENGER AND TO THEM AS THEIR RETAINER.[/b]
I AM TOTALLY CEREAL.
[b]SINCERELY, I AM YANCY[/b]
www.twitter.com/teamyancy

THE CONFUSION BOTH ENDS AND BEGINS AGAIN IN THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND SEARCH OF CHAMBERS BAY FOR A SERIES OF THINGS THAT WILL REVEAL AN ENDING THAT IS LIKE NONE OTHER BEFORE -- THIS IS MUCH MORE THAN A SASQUATCH HUNT OR CHASING AFTER RABBITS ON PINEHURST. WILL BE TAKING QUESTIONS LIVE & GIVING THE ESSENTIAL PREMISE OF THIS WGT COMMUNITY WIDE MISSION
opyeuclid
6,667 Posts Wed, Feb 28 2018 2:30 PM

Team Yancy .
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Thu, Mar 1 2018 11:12 AM

EARLY ARRIVABLERS GET EARLY DISCLOSURABLES:

Come join the coversation & learn the details of this Uber-Grande WGT Mission
No login required --- simply go to link below & refresh page at 1pm PST (app. 2 hours) until live viewer appears via Twitter ---- Sincerely, My name is Yancy
www.twitter.com/teamyancy
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Fri, Mar 2 2018 1:32 AM

Good Morning/Evening Whatnots
--- I rushed this out maybe too fast. My recent time-travels & living as a USB Flashdrive past couple weeks has me acting a little unusuabling strange & sleep has been in shifts for few months. Thanks to Ryan (our intern) for keeping things together (allegedly).

Let me please prepare the official event sheets for you alls and I will lay out in a much more coherentable fashion what this epic WGT Community Event is all abouts & such.The 35m video link below will show you that I was not of sound mind & body when it was filmed yesterday - today? - doesnt matter in big picture.

Apologies for the delays and snafus that have got this off to a fractured start. However, as I do like to say "Stay With Me Now" - you will not be disappointed by the mission & epic endgame that you can experience participating in this golf experience.

Please remember, this is NOT a Yancy Event, it was enacted by the powers that be all up on this WGT - I am simply your messenger & their retainer.

Have not the strength to narrate anymore to Intern Ryan at this time - and this mission for us is much too complex to give a simple version of & whatnots. Must rest, when awoken the "Chambers Bay Redux - The Revealables" will be task #1 till done.
10 WORD QUICK SUMMARY:
-- 9 hidden wooden/tree limb signs with golf course names and the miles each one is away from Chambers Bay are needed to be found on the frontside. These signs, when reserachabled together, will reveal where to go for the epic reveleable. As of now, there have been 3 of us trying to get a couple so we could explain this in an understandables manner for you alls.

FOUND: TORREY PINES -- HOLE #1
FOUND: CHERRY HILLS -- HOLE #4
FOUND: BALTUSTROL -- HOLE #5

6 more on the loose and fancy-free --- Prizes will be awarded to the finders on these remaining holes (undetermined yet - but will be decent enuff

Game on - Press Conference Video Link Below:
https://twitter.com/TeamYancy/status/969315633681715201

Goodnight --- Your Host, My name is Yancy
While I sleep --- DrMoose has the Co-Host Duties for this and can field your inquiries
drmoose
3,509 Posts Fri, Mar 2 2018 4:12 AM

Doc
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Fri, Mar 2 2018 12:23 PM

drmoose:

Doc
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Fri, Mar 2 2018 12:24 PM
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TopShelf2010
10,642 Posts Fri, Mar 2 2018 7:41 PM

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WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List NOV 2011

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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....
( photo not available }
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!

MORE GR8 CLASSICS FROM ANDYSON & MORE

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....
( photo not available }
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

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!

MEET THE BOT FAMILY

I want to create a bot for posting on forums

Cain_Nuke

Aug '16 #1

Hi,
I would like to create a bot but since its my first time I dont know where to begin from. Like for example what language can I use. I have experience with PHP and some python but thats about it I need a bot that does the following: check every 1 minute or so whether there is a new comment from a given user and then immediately post a reply to it. I want to upload it to a webserver and have it work full time.
Could you please put me in the right direction so I have something to start with?
Thank you.

Erik_Jpossible is a state of mind
Aug '16 #2

I assume that the forum is your own.
Then you can use serverside to respond to that given user when a post is made. (But I wouldn’t call that a “bot”.)
I suggest you use PHP to accomplish this.
(Maybe you can ask to move the thread to the PHP forum?)

GandalfIrregular
Aug '16 #3

(Maybe you can ask to move the thread to the PHP forum?)

Done!

colshrapnel
Aug '16 #4

I want to create a bot for posting on forums

How many forums you need to post on?

MittineagueFormer Community Award Winner
Aug '16 #5

Maybe taking a look at HUBOT could help some?
HUBOT

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Erik_J
Aug '16 #6

It doesnt have to be on PHP. I will take the option that better meets my needs. And no, the forum is not mine so it has to be something that works externally. Is PHP the best option then? Because please keep in mind that it the script, program, bot or whatever is called should work automatically without operator.
I only need to post on one forum. The bot should check every minute or so whether there is a new comment from a certain user and reply immediately. I guess that if this is done on PHP I would require to set a cronjob for my server to run the script automatically, right?

MittineagueFormer Community Award Winner
Aug '16 #7

the forum is not mine so it has to be something that works externally

I guess the first step is to determine the API the other forum has for posting replies to a particular member.
Knowing that may influence the decision about what the best language to use might be.
Has the site given you an API key for you to experiment with during development yet?

Cain_Nuke
Aug '16 #8

No, but I wrote a script myself that does something similar. If you access it on your browser it tells you how many posts that user has. My idea is to have the bot access that and whenever the number there changes make it run.

TO CONTINUE GO TO : https://www.sitepoint.com/community/t/i-want-to-create-a-bot-for-posting-on-forums/235061/7

ICONIAN's TIPS

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.

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10,730 Posts

Sat, Dec 3 2016 8:03 AM

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Well, it's over! It has been my honour and pleasure to organise and host this event.
I think the discussion thread led us to a very successful format which despite a few hiccups, was fairly easy to run...
But only because I had a lot of people helping along the way. So from me, a huge personal thank you to these guys -
WigerToods, C.Everett, ScottHope, Bery111, Twominusone.
I'm sure I've missed a few names that helped me a lot (sorry, old stoner brain!) and some other people helped by posting on my wall and messaging me to keep me on track, all of you have my sincere thanks.

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
FULL BRACKETS BELOW
Sounds like we got the final that this tournament deserved, great play from both guys. Dave (onekeano) has been outstanding, joint winner (with Adeypa) of the strokeplay event and then making the MP final only to lose on extra holes. Huge congratulions to him.
Getting to the final and then beating Dave shows how good a player Jure (mkrizan86) really is. Very, very well played Jure. For the next year you are officially the man!

p.s. Bery is holding the last final, final match of this whole lollapalooza...

THE HINGE AND BRACKET FINAL, FINAL
mrcaddie
2,429 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 10:47 AM

Paul,
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put in to make this event happen. It was incredible. I've put together similar events on WGT and I know how much of a toll it can take on your personal life and I applaud your effort.
Through your efforts I was able to make not only a new virtual friend but a new friend IRL with Mystry78, who I had the pleasure of playing with. As stated in another thread, he doesn't live that far from me and I hope come next Spring we'll be able to play some real golf with each other. That would never have happened without you putting this event together, so I thank you for that.
To those who helped Paul pull this off...I thank you as well.
R.I.P. Andyson
MC
Edit- Congrats to Jure, well played.
alosso
20,329 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 12:13 PM

You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!
phred952
2,711 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 9:05 PM

alosso:
You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!

+1000. I can' think of anything else to include with what alosso said above, except that I'm proud to have participated in this wonderful tribute to our friend. Thank you everyone for your hard work to make this come off.
ScottHope
7,740 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 1:13 AM

A fabulous effort by all concerned. It takes a lot of work to put together something like this so a huge thank you to Paul & Co. Well done! ; )
thegoosebag
2,264 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:46 AM

thanks to paul and all who helped him out,great tourney in memory of a lovely man
congrats to jure on a great win (i know how hard it is to beat dave,unlucky m8) and well done to all who participated in both comps
cheers mark.
CEverett12
14,177 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:55 AM

Well done Guys ! You all came together and put on a great tournament , Andyson would be proud ! Congratulations to the winners , Thank you Paul and Co. And everyone who participated ....
drmoose
3,478 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:27 AM

Well done to all who participated. Kudos to Paul & Bery for their commitment, and congrats to the winners.
Doc
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 7:18 AM

Thank you all for the kind comments, the best thing about all of this is the spirit in which we all came together and made this fun event a fitting tribute to Dennis.
For everyone involved -

Oh yeah, I forgot to thank Doc Moose for giving me ideas to inspire the in thread graphics.
alanti
10,563 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:04 PM

Awesome job to everyone involved in putting these tribute tournaments together.
Through all your hard work and efforts, this turned into something special which is apt for such a tremendous contributor to the community.
A special thanks to all the players and community for getting behind this, I made new friends, reacquainted with old ones.......and we reminisced about the great times Dennis bestowed upon us.
I certainly felt proud to be a member of this community once again, and that is what makes it such a good place - the people who actually make this game great.
It took a community effort to honour Dennis and everyone should feel proud. I am sure Dennis looked down and was humbled.
Congratulations to all the official winners, but in my book, every player who participated is a winner.
Three cheers for everyone!

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bery111
3,859 Posts Mon, Dec 5 2016 2:20 AM

Well done to everyone involved! Fantastically run, fantastically played and a fantastic memory for Dennis! I agree totally with what Alanti has said above.
As Paul eluded above...it's not over until the fat guy in the pink tutu sings (and I'm not sure if that's a good idea lol)....
So, over to Jure (mkrizan86) and BigKnight for the Final Final. This one's for fun, for you two guys to enjoy a final sand slinging contest in a search of extra-terrestrial life on St Andrews. Dennis has sent me a small request from t'other side as to the conditions:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.
Play as and when you are both able to arrange the match - we'll look forward to a match report here and a stream/recording of the match if either of you are able to.
Once again, thanks to all those that made this Memorial something special. Now we can look forward to next year's Andyson Memorial event.

BigKnight
2,764 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:34 PM
Congrats to Jure for winning this! Looking forward to our Final Final. Conditions look to be fun...hopefully we can iron out a time over the next week or so
shovlovin
2,112 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:59 PM

well done you guys, and hats off to Bery111.
1,866 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 3:30 PM

bery111:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.

I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 7:16 PM
bery111
3,859 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:28 AM

mkrizan86:
I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.

This may or may not help "confuse" your opponent:

Not sure how long the putter will take to dry after a spray, so use at your discretion! :D
bery111
3,859 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:30 AM

PaulTon:

TY Paul - fantastic trophy once again. Good thing I'm not "in it to win it" - most people say I've got several screws loose and no one wants to be picking up those brackets after I've been at them! lol
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:54 PM

Starting in a few minutes, sadly no twitch.
BigKnight
2,764 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:25 PM

The Final of all Finals is over. Twas a great time had by Jure and I as we toasted one last time to a great friend and WGT player...conditions were so much fun....starter balls on champ greens with a starter putter? lol.....
We traded the lead on the front at ST A. and came to the turn AS...Jure did a much better job than I of figuring out the putter, and was solid on the back nine. He won 4up.
Was a pleasure to make another new friend, and I enjoyed our chat along the way.
Cheers!
=bk=
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:30 PM

Let me start by saying another thank you to all who organised this event as a tribute to our dear friend Dennis, who brought both wisdom and joy to this place. I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great new people and will hopefully have the pleasure of playing with them again in the future.
As far as the match, Geof was a wonderful playing companion. We both had to adjust to the different sticks, in my case, especially the putter. Tough for us off dingers to guess the correct spot on the meter, let alone clicking it in time ;-) But after a couple of holes, it was as if muscle memory from Corwyn's UEL starter comps and Ryder cups kicked in and started holing most putts within 15 feet. Lucky night for me, a little less fortunate for Geof. He started well and got 1 up on the 3rd hole, but then burnt the cup edge too many times. I won #5 (25 footer for eagle) and #6, we split the next 2 and were tied after 9, which he birdied and I didn't. But then came the back 9, where I won the 1st 4 holes, we tied #14 and #15 and the match was over with a score of 4&3.
We managed to find some rough, enjoyed the fescue on #13 and all in all had a fun outing. It was a privilege and a treat to have the opportunity of playing along one of the greats of this game, both in golfing and in human terms.

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PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:02 PM
gsoup
2,929 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:11 PM

very well done to all
.
bubbsboy
6,876 Posts Sat, Dec 10 2016 3:31 AM

Fantastic work from Paul and his hard working colleagues.
Well done winners and runners ups.
Well done to all who played and all who contributed to the various threads.
WGT should be proud that members of their game have came together like this, in what is a world wide online bit of fun. Not many here know each other in "real life" but have came together to honour a man who sadly passed away.
Will any other online community pull together in that way.....I presume not.
For once and for all WGT either comment or contact Paul by pm......it would ease some ill feeling, of that I promise.
RIP Dennis
bery111
3,859 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 4:38 AM

Well done Jure and Geof! Looks like you had a fun time with the starters! Thanks to everyone who came together for the Andyson Memorial. I leave you now with my saying for 2016: "If they won't, WE WILL" - I think it's self explanatory who the they are.
bery (looking forward to a year's worth of VEM after making that statement!)
pdb1
22,329 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 8:25 PM

I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
bery111
3,859 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:52 AM

pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .

Fantastic tribute to a fantastic man.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 8:43 AM

Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).
alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 11:16 AM

Top stuff Paul, great tribute via your web site.
drmoose
3,478 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 1:35 PM

Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc
Beryman
8,927 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 3:23 PM

great stuff Paul !
an amazing amount of work put into that...well done

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opyeuclid
6,484 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 4:37 PM

And this my Friends is what and why we have each other . The community of WGT land .

The game might glitch and some will Btch but others will look for fun , Andyson was one of few that enjoyed the other side of this game .
It was a pleasure to see how this Family stood up together for what was right .

Dear Santa ,
I ask for not my self of this season of joy . But that we all reflect on all the good things that this game put a smile on your face .
OPY
pdb1
22,329 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 5:29 PM

PaulTon:
Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).

Thank you Paul . From the start . Watching you take the reins . Being in the tournament . I knew I had to contribute as well . It was because of
drmoose:
Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc

That I gained the respect that I have for Andyson and all of you as well . Truly an epic experience .
pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
mrcaddie
2,429 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 8:42 AM

PaulTon,
Just a quick, belated update...as stated previously, the player I got teamed up with in the matchplay section of your tournament doesn't live too far from me and I finally got to meet my nemesis, who so solidly handed me my hat in your Andyson Memorial Tournament, in real life.
It is still a little too cold to play outside here in New England, but we managed to play a round at an indoor golf simulator facility two days ago and we had a blast.
Thanks to you Paul, I now have a new indoor, outdoor and virtual golfing partner.
Thanks!

From L-R...mystry78, eingmund & mrcaddie
MC
pdb1
22,329 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 9:16 AM

Wow . Wayne . How cool is that ?
Yes a GR8 example of the goodwill and humanity and an endless list of positive ramifications and future good things .
That has and will result from PaulTon's efforts from his magnificent Memorial Annual Event .
Right On , Cheers and Kudo's .

I'm still playing with friends I made during that event . Some new . Some long overdue .
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 11:21 AM

How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.
craigswan
20,896 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 12:02 PM

Great stuff guys .
alanti
10,563 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 2:39 PM

PaulTon:
How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.

Mine too.....an awesome outcome. Kudos again to Paul and everyone who helped make this the BEST WGT event and it did bring the community together.
To Dennis....raises glass (well coffee cup////
bubbsboy
6,876 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:30 PM

Fantastic that news.
Must be great meeting friends from here in real life
Chuffed for you
opyeuclid
6,484 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:57 PM

Thats just way to cool ,
OPY
mystry78
879 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:58 PM

It was an absolute pleasure and a blast to meet Mr Caddie and Eingmund and play some sim golf. And this time I had my hat handed to me by both of them:)
I look forward to playing some real golf with these fine gentlemen this spring when the weather warms up around here.
Thanks again to Paul Ton for organizing this great event for our friend Andyson.
Frank

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dschom5
2,664 Posts
Sat, May 9 2020 9:08 AM

Thanks for the recognition everyone, been a long time and a lot of cash spent on balls and clubs. Thanks for the pictures from another life Deena, I was a stud back then, don't know what happened, and Paul, I was much better in the ring than I am at this game, just saying.Nice to know there are a few who have been here longer. My how this game has changed over the years. Still the best fake golf game online. Thanks WGT.

Dangerous Dan Schommer

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topaz53
329 Posts
Mon, May 18 2020 2:31 AM

What a surprise to see my name in a wgt forum.
Back in Feb. 2012 someone said to me ,there is a golf game i think you might like.
My reply was , i have never,ever played real golf ,why would i want to play an online golf game . Three months later i decided to take a look and as they say the rest is history.
i have always played this game for fun and along the way i have met some great people that i can truly say they are my friends and always will be.
So thank you very much for the acknowledgement and well done to every other player that has stayed the course for many years ,are we all insane lol .

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IRISHKING1916 wrote ""
22 May 2020 at 3:41 AM
Thank you for the kind aknowledgement Sir, Very kind of you!
Regards
Karl

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giraldin wrote "Question reply"
18 May 2020 at 8:50 AM
Hello, his name is Karl, but lovingly in our CC Transgressional we call him KING KARL

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mohaviegreen wrote "PDB1"
30 Jun 2020 at 11:09 PM
Hi there. You'll have to excuse for not knowin' what I did to get a trophy. Sure is a nice trophy though and I thank ya for it. mo

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TaterNater wrote "award"
30 Jun 2020 at 5:39 AM
thanks for the acknowledgement like blue been here almost since the beginning .. cheers

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claremoreblue wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
28 Jun 2020 at 11:27 PM
Thank you for the accalodes, been around here since almost the beginning lol. Much fun and made manyfriends from around the world!

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Kalliste wrote "Kick Ass Dedication"
04 Jun 2020 at 3:59 PM
Many thanks Paul. Wonderful trophy....I am overwhelmed. Listee x

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KnuckleWoods wrote "Thanks !"
03 Jul 2020 at 3:50 AM
Thank you very much for the recognition and the wall posts . Very much appreciated .

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Kurtsbuford wrote "pdb1"
01 Jul 2020 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for the recognition and trophy, much appreciated, and yes, many years and still going!!!

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headhacker
97 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 4:00 PM

Thanks pdb1 - appreciate the effort and the recognition. Hope everyone is staying safe and active. Happy to have WGT during these times.

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KennyPerry
8 Posts

Fri, Jul 3 2020 5:06 PM

Thanks for the fun round of golf today and the recognition!
My account started...
Member Since 18 Jan 2008
I got really good early and then they bumped me up so fast I couldn't even hit some of the fairways.
The better you got the farther back they moved your t-box.
I also have only ever played on a Mac, hence the high score.
The game looks terrible on my 5K iMac but looks very good on my iPad Pro.

Cheers!

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olazabal
85 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 1:21 AM

I'm welling up here. Thank you very much. Only took 12 years to get a trophy picture on my profile. Cheers

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bluey403
1,459 Posts
Sat, Jul 4 2020 7:53 PM
Cheers man, doing a great job compiling this list. Thanks for the trophy
I am probably here under false pretensis.Although I signed up in 2009, back then probably only played half a dozen CTTH games. Had never even played a golf game before and had no idea.
Actually got serious in June 2011. Remember playing the VUSO qualifier at Congressional and best score was 127, Royal St Georges qualifier was worse about 144. Played pretty much everyday since then. Played real golf with several other members, chatted and made friends on skype etc
Fair to say I am not as keen these days, but involved with a sensational group of people in a wonderful country club and without that would be no longer here
Pete.

mohaviegreen
390 Posts
Sun, Jul 5 2020 6:13 PM
Thank you for the award all. First I've ever gotten. Didn't know there were awards, didn't know what this was for either. Had to look up pdb1 to find out. Been a member since 11/6/2009, somewhere around there. WGT has been a great past time for me. Spent a few bucks here, but no complaints at all. Pretty good game for a game. I noticed a couple friends of mine here, Clairmoreblue and Woogster. Congrats fella's and Congrats to all. I think this is a pretty nice way to show recognition. Alrighty, hit em straight fella's and who knows, might see one of ya's out there on the course sometime. Take care and stay safe all.....mo

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Redemporor
94 Posts
Tue, Jul 7 2020 5:02 PM
Thanks for that Paul. Was a bit of a buzz getting this. I must be honest, I thought it may have been a spam when it came to my messages but I did a bit of searching and came up with this forum. So once again, thanks mate and keep well.
Cheers,
Redemporor ( Peter )

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TDHarvey
418 Posts

Wed, Jul 8 2020 8:36 PM

pretty cool thread....myself and pekk24 both joined the same week in 2009...have played thousands of rounds with Rich....youd think we would be better lol

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bigcountry317
4,149 Posts
Sun, Jul 12 2020 12:56 PM
Very cool thread, Paul, thanks for including me and for the nice trophy you left on my wall!
Time does fly, but it has been a helluva fun ride! :-)
-bc-

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Stip wrote "Kind Sir"
16 Jul 2020 at 4:13 PM
This "Trailblazer Award" is bitter-sweet. So much time has passed and I am still a Legend. Goes to show I am a slow learner...lol
More importantly, I thank you very much for your time & effort generating all these aforementioned awards, That, my good man, is much appreciated.
Take care.

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vabighack wrote "award"
14 Jul 2020 at 6:04 PM
Thany you for the award. hard to believe I have been on here this long. Hit em straight.

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Finks wrote "Award"
14 Jul 2020 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the award, can't believe it's been so long but still enjoying the game

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Trinbagoboy wrote "Thank you for the trophy it made my 64th birthday much more fun"
12 Jul 2020 at 9:46 AM
Very much appreciate all the hard work you did to compile the list
Best regards
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

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Trinbagoboy
254 Posts

Sat, Jul 11 2020 11:31 AM

Thank you for the recognition WGT although I actually joined in 2007 but due to a glitch you guys had with the original beta release I had to rejoin in 2009. If I remember correctly it had something to do with Facebook logins.
Anyways it has been a joy to play the game even if it has cost me thousands, back when I could afford to do so, over the years.
I have met some really great people in that time and more recently have met many more through playing in The world Cup with my club Brookline CC.
Most of the people mentioned here would have started playing on the PC version and hopefully due to this exercise WGT might realize that although mobile arcade type games might be the future it is your core support who has allowed you to grow and become one of the most if not the most popular golf game on the planet.
I am trying to come to grips with the PCEA version that has been released. But after almost 19 years it is proving to be very difficult too change what is basically imprinted on my memory when it come to the greens and winds which seem to play vastly different on the App as opposed to the old flash version.
I turn 64 today so in effect have played this game in my 40''s 50's and 60's
Isn't it time there was a seniors tour Ha Ha
Thank you again for the award and recognition
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

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simovoice wrote ""
12 Jul 2020 at 7:34 AM
tyvm for the trophy, appreciated it
Stay well,
Simo

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PRIESTESS wrote "Award:)"
08 Jul 2020 at 4:46 AM
Very thoughtful. Thank You. Tried to walk away a few times but the special moments are hard to wipe off the drive:)
Kurtsburford has been here a long time also. He hangs on well

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smittji wrote "Trophy"
07 Jul 2020 at 7:03 PM
Thank you for the trophy ! Very good idea and huge endeavour, well done !!

Jim

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Stevieg314 wrote "hi!"
07 Jul 2020 at 5:53 PM
that was nice of you to send that award! TY

Steffy

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JJ656 wrote "Thanks"
06 Jul 2020 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for the kind words and trophy:) Sorry it took so long to respond, been away from any technology for the past week!
JJ.

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Lgacord wrote "Wow"
06 Jul 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for the award...I never get any awards haha so I'm stoked. Feeling special!!
Larry

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BIGAL123 wrote "TROPHY"
05 Jul 2020 at 4:26 PM
Paul -

Thank you for the trophy !! Well done.

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ThreeSpot wrote "Thanks!"
05 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM
I really appreciate the post and trophy!

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JrPapa wrote "Trailblazer"
04 Jul 2020 at 11:42 AM
Thank you, sir! It has been a long time and so many things have changed! Still such a great game! I took a long break but have been poking around as of late.

Cheers!

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tseeqhim wrote "WGT Trailblazer"
03 Jul 2020 at 6:59 PM
Thank you very much for the award and all of your dedication in recognizing all of the long-time WGTers, Paul! :-)

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Cotton949
376 Posts
Sat, Jul 18 2020 2:05 PM
Thanks pdb1, I appreciate it.
Jim

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DaTurk
15 Posts

Sat, Jul 18 2020 6:34 AM

Thanks for the Award and making me feel really OLD! After coming to this game from another one that was dying at the time ( Jack Nicklaus Series) GBC the Golden Bear Challenge, I really didn’t like it at first! But hands down one of the best online games out here now!

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flicklives
33 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 9:46 PM
Thanks pdb1 for the award.
I'm not a computer gamer, and am a very beginner real golfer.
I found WGT by accident surfing the web in 2009 and got hooked.
Its a great game, with great players. I've enjoyed many hours of
great fun. Thanks for your efforts on this.

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SteveOx
699 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 8:10 PM
lol Wow this is awesome.. Been back for 3 days and already winning Trophy's!! Thanks pdb1 is really good to see you boys. Member since September 2009.

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tramilleo wrote "BDAY"
30 Jul 2020 at 5:38 PM
Happy Birthday Young man

weylon

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Golfspieler wrote "Trophy "
27 Jul 2020 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for the trophy ! Feel motivated to go out and play again now !

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reddog1965 wrote "Thank you"
27 Jul 2020 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the trophy not only for me but for all.
reddog

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ozysouthpaw wrote "Thank you!"
26 Jul 2020 at 12:56 AM
Cheers for the trophy mate.
Not expected but appreciated just the same.
A great thing you are doing for all the "Old timers" :-)
Regards
Mike.

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ozysouthpaw
2,054 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 2:20 AM

Very cool thread. I played against both TDHarvey and pekk24 in this years World Cup, didn't realise until now I joined 12 months before they did , Feb 2008 :-)

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reddog1965
1,184 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 5:27 AM

Wow never knew how many long time players are still on beside me. June 2008 for me, keep it going.

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Ironton wrote "Thanks!"
23 Jul 2020 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for the award. Very much appreciated. I see youve done a great many of these.... very nice of you.
kudos

Hit em straight!

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DoctorLarry
3,901 Posts

Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:46 PM

Awesome post. pdb1 !
I don't know a lot of those players but I do recognize quite a number that are still active and that are worthy or recognition. Even as a relative "noob", I appreciate all they have done to help other players and I appreciate all you have done.
Congratulations and Thank You.

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gavd999
2,619 Posts
Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:55 AM
Just noticed this on my profile, thanks for the recognition PDB1

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Beryman
8,910 Posts

Mon, Aug 10 2020 8:41 AM

the recognition is greatly appreciated and very unexpected...gracias!!

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leenyx
4 Posts
Sat, Aug 15 2020 9:58 AM
Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.

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cgiles wrote "Thanks"
16 Aug 2020 at 11:32 AM
Thanks for the "kickass recognition award"
Very thoughtful and much appreciated

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RUSAVED wrote "Thanks..."
10 Aug 2020 at 9:11 PM
...For the Kickass recognition trophy. It's been a long haul and have seen many changes from the first course - Kiawah B9 to where we are now. Thanks again! Tracy.

PRIESTESS wrote "Wall Post."
07 Aug 2020 at 12:12 PM
I certainly have enjoyed kicking some of the big boys azzes over the years:)
Many thanks

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gr8flbob
588 Posts
Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM
Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.
A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..
I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.

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AtlantaCoaster
627 Posts
Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM
Thanks for sending the award. My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.
There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai. No stroke play and no other courses. No Pro Shop. No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today. Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.
Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.
Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.
In the meantime, I played. I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.
At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master. Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).
We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.
There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway! All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5. There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.
Those early days were some unique times. LOL

Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster

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InterCad
7 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM
Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

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seniorbruno
484 Posts

Wed, Sep 16 2020 4:46 PM

Thanks for the trophy, Paul ! I remember starter balls, fast meters and 220yd drivers. The Kiawah greens didn't seem so screwy then. Somehow we managed to master what we had and shoot decent scores. Appreciate what you're doing.

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seniorbruno
491 Posts

Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast 2012.

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mgk110001
24 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 5:32 PM
Thx for the Trailblazer award. Still love this game! Where has the time gone?

thx for starting this forum string

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MrEd
21 Posts

Sat, Sep 12 2020 7:04 PM

Thanks for the shout out... much appreciated.

Mr Ed

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DuFussMcGoo
2,526 Posts
Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:57 PM
Thank you for the recognition. It is truly appreciated. Tomorrow is my 73rd birthday and you have given me a memorable present.
I've often thought about the WGT Trailblazers, but had no idea you had done major research in this...I DO MEAN MAJOR!!!!!
I feel there is a select few of "Distinguished Gentlemen" that do some outstanding work regarding the early days of WGT. You, along with your very creative awards, are among the class acts of WGT.
So I toast your health. May we drink one together in ten years time, and a few in between.

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SaskGopher
142 Posts
Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:10 PM
Thank you sir. Has been fun. Bit concerned about the switch to the app.

Again - Good Job on the recognition for so many long term members of WGT.

Be Safe and take care
Gopher

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goshov wrote "Recognition"
07 Oct 2020 at 12:26 AM
Thank you for the recognition award, hope to catch you for a game soon.
Cheers,
Goshov

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popeye46 wrote "re congrats"
15 Sep 2020 at 10:15 PM
thank you for the recognition. I came aboard in 2009 after my previous golf game folded. And I do like it here.
Let me thank you for all of your hard work and effort to recognize all of the good people here. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world.
Stay safe and again thanks

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steved1951 wrote "Trailblazer award "
13 Sep 2020 at 8:40 PM
Thanks for the nice thoughts. There are alot of more deserving people that could use the recognition.

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ededed wrote "Thanks"
12 Sep 2020 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for the time you took looking up all of us. Can't believe it's been this long since WGT started! Cheers!

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Upandatem wrote "Nobody does it better ..."
12 Sep 2020 at 11:20 AM
In the Valley of the Sun, you're still the one, having nearly all the fun!
Enjoy the day and thanks.
Up

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Lefty2004
98 Posts
Wed, Nov 18 2020 8:40 AM
I should check my wall more often! Thanks for the recognition! Been a player since June 2009. Took a few years off but am back strong since working from home became a thing. Had to relearn putting on the new WGT Launcher platform but I like the game more than ever and won't miss flash for a minute.
Thanks again!
Lefty2004

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sombod wrote "Trophy"
24 Oct 2020 at 11:45 AM
I got real kick out of your trophy. Thanks. You did monumental reseach to come up with your list. Great PROPS to you! As I recall, "back in the day", the Island Course was the only available track. Played the heck out of it. New courses came with new fun. I updated my driver and a added a 3 wood but I still play with the same crappy stock iron set. As with my real game, I'm on this drinking a beer (or 6) which affects my swing and judgement, but it's all about the fun. Take care...
Dennis aka "sombod" Round Rock TX

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morceau wrote "Trailblazer"
25 Nov 2020 at 4:39 AM
I've been playing in the standalone Windows app, so I hadn't noticed the Trailblazer Award from July until today! I appreciate the recognition... was just closest to the hole game when I started in February 2008, and I still play pretty much every day.

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CEverett12 wrote "Thanks"
24 Nov 2020 at 5:07 PM
Thanks for the plague my friend

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darek2 wrote "ty"
12 Jan 2021 at 8:01 AM
tvm for a link , i 'll enter there next month I toke little time of , o and Happy healthy and safe New Year

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Jimbog1964 wrote "Your Post on My Wall"
22 Jan 2021 at 6:34 PM
Mate, much appreciated. Not been around for an age and just seen this. My best to you and those close to you and to all:)

NOT TRYING TO FIND ALL OF THEM ( Is this WGT's oldest active player?)

PAGE 14 FULL VERSION

pdb1
20,790 Posts Sat, Aug 15 2020 11:36 AM

leenyx:
Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.

My pleasure . Well deserved .
gr8flbob
588 Posts Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM

Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.
A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..
I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.
pdb1
20,790 Posts Tue, Aug 18 2020 6:06 PM

gr8flbob:
Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy!

You're definitely a " TRAILBLAZER " Bob . I recognize geezer's too .
CHEERS Bob .
AtlantaCoaster
627 Posts Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM

Thanks for sending the award. My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.
There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai. No stroke play and no other courses. No Pro Shop. No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today. Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.
Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.
Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.
In the meantime, I played. I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.
At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master. Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).
We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.
There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway! All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5. There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.
Those early days were some unique times. LOL

Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster
pdb1
20,790 Posts Sat, Sep 12 2020 1:01 PM

AtlantaCoaster:
Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster

CHEERS .

It has grown a lot . Too bad it's going to stop .
I believe they also had Match Play back then . And a couple CTTH's .
seniorbruno
462 Posts Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast 2012.
pdb1
20,790 Posts Mon, Sep 14 2020 2:11 PM

seniorbruno:
Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Been in East Coast since 2012.

Duly noted . You are on the list for the next batch of trophies ,

All of the original " TRAILBLAZER " trophies can be found on page 3 .
In the thread Is this WGT's oldest active player? And on each of their profiles .
As of Sat, Sep 12 2020 12:43 PM
Here are the 405 " TRAILBLAZERS " . I have found so far .
Still trying to get to 500 .
I appreciate you coming forth . I would have likely not found your profile . I am only finding 1 active pre 2010er per 100 profiles that I view . Some people have 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , pages of long inactive players . But you don't know if you don't click on the profile . Then scroll about a half an inch to see the Score History . If there is a 2020 . Then I scroll to see the last month played . If they only played once in April or May . I won't save it . But if they are active up until the present or back a couple few months . They get a trophy .
So I make trophies in batches of about 30 saved players . That is at least 300 scanned profiles . That usually takes at least a week or so .
I started this on May 6 . About 4 months . Over 16 weeks . Comes out to about 25 per week .
I can't believe I committed to 500 . They are getting fewer and farther in between . But I will get there . That will be all that I will have access to As it will be the end of the one player leads me to another CC and then a player there leads me to another CC and so on and so on . That ends because I have stopped looking at the CC's .
Considering I will have only scanned a couple few hundred CC's . Many of those are pretty obscure . The fact is that there are over 60,000 CC's . Of which I guess I can admit there must be thousands more active pre 2010 WGTers in .
Even if I had a list of those CC's . I would not attempt to look for anymore " TRAILBLAZERS " . Once I hit 500 .
seniorbruno
462 Posts Tue, Sep 15 2020 9:50 AM

Hope you don't mind. Here are more veterans from East Coast
Crispy68 12/08 Smoothswinger 1/09 Trajan227 4/09 Psuds 5/09 Flip1710 4/09 Bonhoeffe 6/09 Mystery78 6/09 Virgilsuncity 6/09 IamTomWatson 8/09 Mgk110001 8/09 Popeye46 8/09 Charger296 8/09 MMChelli 12/09
pdb1
20,790 Posts Tue, Sep 15 2020 4:24 PM

seniorbruno:
Hope you don't mind. Here are more veterans from East Coast

Lol. No I don't mind at all Bruno . That is XLNT . Thank you so much .
They all fit the criteria .Although these 2 just barely .
trajan227
SmoothSwinger
mmchelli
charger296
popeye46
mgk110001
IamTomWatson
virgilsuncity
bonhoeffe
mystry78
flip1710
pSuds
crispy68
All will get " TRAILBLAZERS " trophies .
Thanx again man .
InterCad
7 Posts Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM

Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

2016 ANDYSON MEMORIAL MATCHPLAY & FINALS

turfsand
1,773 Posts Fri, Nov 11 2016 3:10 AM

myself and andivo will be playing early saturday evening
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Nov 11 2016 3:20 AM

Just two 3rd round matches to be decided -

Turfsand v Andivo & Alanti v Stevie2times

ALL 3rd ROUND MATCHES TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
WigerToods2010
7,988 Posts Sat, Nov 12 2016 4:51 AM
mystry78
798 Posts Sat, Nov 12 2016 4:52 AM

I just played my match against Jacko1972, a real gentleman and fantastic player. I hung with him in the beginning but stellar play led to a 3 and 1 victory for him.
It's been a pleasure to participate in this great event for Andyson. Thanks again to Paul for making this happen.
Frank
jacko1972
927 Posts Sat, Nov 12 2016 5:28 AM

mystry78:
I just played my match against Jacko1972, a real gentleman and fantastic player. I hung with him in the beginning but stellar play led to a 3 and 1 victory for him.
It's been a pleasure to participate in this great event for Andyson. Thanks again to Paul for making this happen.
Frank

Firstly many thanks for ensuring we could get the game played Frank by being on so early in the morning your time and was a real honor to be able to take part in this wonderful tournament in memory of a great person.
Well I took a 1 up lead on the 1st hole only for Frank to pull it back straight away and then it was some good play by both. I left myself a nasty 37ftr on the 5th with Frank left with a testing 7ftr.. It was a ram it home or fly past 10ft putt and with alot of luck managed to sink mine with Frank following suit. On to the 6th and I managed to get in the lead again with Frank pushing me all the way, luckily with a few good breaks I managed to open up a lead with the match finishing 3&1 to myself.
Many thanks for the game Frank and was a real pleasure and hope to have a knock again in the future.

Cheers
john
turfsand
1,773 Posts Sat, Nov 12 2016 2:21 PM

andivo wins our match 1 up. it was a pleasure to have a game with some fine players in honor of Andyson, thank you very much PaulTon
Turfsand
Andivo
819 Posts Sun, Nov 13 2016 2:02 AM

thaks Turfsand for nice game, you are really a consistent and correct player
a pleasure to play with you.
Ciao
Federico
alanti
10,538 Posts Mon, Nov 14 2016 12:03 PM

Hi Paul - I have not seen Steve on at all, and as our best time to play is probably weekends we have not managed to tee this one up.
Add to that I was away back home for the weekend, so please accept my apologies.
With that said, let Steve go through and I will raise my glass to Dennis. Thanks for a magnificent tournament and for taking the time and effort for putting this tribute together.
stevietwotimes
1,326 Posts Mon, Nov 14 2016 12:54 PM

hey Alan,Paul,
looks like we just missed each other again :(
the only time to get this game on is probably weekends due to work commitments,when im awake Alans asleep lol,so it has been a little problem
i dont want to hold this Andyson tournament up for a WGT Legend so i think its best that Paul flicks a coin as its the only fair way......
best of luck Alan.....
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Mon, Nov 14 2016 1:07 PM

Alan was heads, Stevie was tails. My good lady flipped the coin, it came up tails.
Stevietwotimes goes through to next round.
Stevietwotimes goes through to next round.
NOW PLAYING ROUND 4 (QUARTER FINALS)

gsoup
2,928 Posts Mon, Nov 14 2016 1:29 PM

awesome gents
alanti
10,538 Posts Mon, Nov 14 2016 1:56 PM

All good Paul - I had a PM from Steve too (not getting a lot of work done here lol).
Thanks again for the brilliant tournament - I am truly honoured and privileged to have participated to have had this opportunity.
Good luck Steve - I am positive we will play together in the future.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Nov 15 2016 1:37 AM

ALL 4th ROUND (QUARTER FINALS) MATCHES TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 20th NOV.

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
bery111
3,858 Posts Tue, Nov 15 2016 7:45 AM

Just to let you guys know, the Hinge is now into the semi final stage with two great match ups:
Semi 1: Liam91 vs Mymanpayne
Semi 2: overtheedge vs Bigknight
Hopefully this product from Andyson will keep things well oiled:
stevietwotimes
1,326 Posts Tue, Nov 15 2016 8:14 AM

PaulTon:
Alan was heads, Stevie was tails. My good lady flipped the coin, it came up tails.

thx Paul
shes a mighty fine lady
hate to win like this but ill take it lol...
and really sorry to Alan for not getting this game on,my bad m8 :(
thx again Steve..
amateur4sure
1,972 Posts Tue, Nov 15 2016 9:55 AM

Haha Bery, Keep up the great work Bro...!!
Well done everybody..!
onekeano
3,949 Posts Wed, Nov 16 2016 11:07 AM

just played fedrico
was a very tight match, a/s after 10, then fedrico had a wgt moment meter ran off the charts landed him in bad rough and it was a struggle for him from there, so ul and a real shitty way to lose a match,
enjoyed the company, another friend made,
Andivo
819 Posts Wed, Nov 16 2016 11:18 AM

Dave, thanks for the nice words.
It was nice to play with you this game fought to the end (and beyond - 2-hole playoff)
You've been a really strong opponent - great player !!!
PaulTon, it was a pleasure to have a game with some fine players in honor of Andyson, thank you very much for nice job!!!
Ciao
Federico
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Nov 17 2016 9:25 AM
jacko1972
927 Posts Fri, Nov 18 2016 1:48 PM

Just played my match with Dave and unfortunately had the WGT gods against me from the first hole, missing a 6ftr to win the hole, only for Dave to take a 1 up lead on 2nd, then for me to miss by 2in on 3rd to get it back to AS, then from there Dave tooka 2 up lead and then another wgt moment for me to go 3 down, and then a wgt moment for Dave on 7 which allowed me to sneak one back but unfortunately thats the way it ended, Dave winning 2 up..

Well played mate and great catching up after all these years..

Many thanks for this great tournament and been a great honor being able to play in it win or lose..

Good luck for the finals Dave

unfortunately had the WGT gods against me from the first hole, missing a 6ftr to win the hole, only for Dave to take a 1 up lead on 2nd, then for me to miss by 2in on 3rd to get it back to AS, then from there Dave tooka 2 up lead and then another wgt moment for me to go 3 down, and then a wgt moment for Dave on 7 which allowed me to sneak one back but unfortunately thats the way it ended, Dave winning 2 up..

well i think john said it all there:)
and sure was a brilliant meeting up again,
we had a good chat and laugh at few things we remembered:) and i know it wont be as long again
but in all honestly who ever wins this, we dont really care as it is thanks to Paul for getting all of us together in honour of Dennis,
it has been pleasure meeting some real gentleman and lady along this journey, and i hope that we can continue to meet up for what seems to have been a marvelous person,
again a massive thank you Paul ,
tygerjr
712 Posts Fri, Nov 18 2016 5:17 PM

tigrecaca and i played , pretty close match .
i just made a few more putts to win 2 up
tigrecaca
192 Posts Fri, Nov 18 2016 5:43 PM

Good game tygerjr and good luck for your next game.
Thank you Paul for this tournament.
Seb
stevietwotimes
1,326 Posts Sat, Nov 19 2016 12:01 PM

just a headsup.......playing my match with Jure tomorrow afternoon
thx steve
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sat, Nov 19 2016 3:05 PM

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
stevietwotimes
1,326 Posts Sun, Nov 20 2016 10:38 AM

lost 3 and 2 to Jure,
i played like a hack from the start lol.....and Jure just pounded me into the dirt
well deserved m8 and good luck the rest of the tornie.....
thx to Paul and the rest who helped put this together for Dennis...it was an honour to play in it
mkrizan86
1,866 Posts Sun, Nov 20 2016 2:35 PM

Knowing Stevie from the bracket circuit and knowing his MP record, i was extremely lucky. Probably caught him on his worst day of the year, while I played surprisingly well. Can't believe I'm still in this.
The company was truly enjoyable and that's what this tourney is all about.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2016 8:07 AM

One more semi-final match to be played - mkrizan86 v Tygerjr
C'mon lads let's get at it!
bery111
3,858 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2016 8:13 AM

PaulTon:
One more semi-final match to be played - mkrizan86 v Tygerjr
C'mon lads let's get at it!

lol The Hinge is done and dusted, and a big congrats goes out to BigKnight who beat liam91 in the final. He's awaiting the winner of the Bracket for a special final match....mwahahahaha!
pdb1
20,506 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2016 1:50 PM

Is your clicker sticking ? A couple drops of this works wonders .

tygerjr
712 Posts Thu, Nov 24 2016 2:57 PM

mkritzan86 and i played , some what close match , i just missed a few close putts.
again good company and gamenship, thx
mkritzan86 won 2 up
good luck in the final
mkrizan86
1,866 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2016 1:17 AM

Like Tyger said, he had really bad breaks from #3 through #5 and couldn't come back from there. He was also at a disadvantage because of his gear, the G10 3w is quite a setback on #3 (long pin). He had to use the driver and trinkled 15 feet below the hole from the following flop from the rough on top of the green. L1 Callies couldn't have been much help either. a fun and friendly match though, as were all from round 1 on.
I already sent a FR to Dave, so we can schedule our match. I doubt we'll be able to play, I should be fairly swamped for this weekend.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Nov 25 2016 3:31 AM

mkrizan86:
I already sent a FR to Dave, so we can schedule our match. I doubt we'll be able to play, I should be fairly swamped for this weekend.

Doesn't have to be this weekend but it will be played or there will be trouble!
Good luck to both of you!
bubbsboy
6,870 Posts Sat, Nov 26 2016 1:26 AM

That Tunnel light coming nearer Paulo. Well done mate.
Good luck to both in final, lets make it a fitting one for Dennis.
Pity its not twitched as we could all log on for bit of banter and to raise a glass .
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sat, Nov 26 2016 3:20 AM

Yeah, would be really cool if one of the finalists could twitch the game.
turfsand
1,773 Posts Sat, Nov 26 2016 5:56 AM

PaulTon:
Yeah, would be really cool if one of the finalists could twitch the game.

+1
bery111
3,858 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2016 2:02 AM

PaulTon:
Yeah, would be really cool if one of the finalists could twitch the game.

Yes, this would be good. And if the Hinge and Bracket winners could stream their game, even better - as that one will be a barrel of laughs!
craigswan
17,100 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2016 2:42 AM

mkrizan86: is my man but good luck to you both .
Will be nice to have paulton back on the forums full time .
Good job everybody .
pdb1
20,506 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2016 4:23 AM

In my efforts to also play in the tournament to show my respect for the Legend that IS Andyson . Which was and is still a thrilling event . Hanging on myself til the third round .
One of the memorials I have been producing is a colorful tribute to this " !st Andyson Memorial Open Tournament " .
I would like to share it at this point . There will be more . As I have an incredible collection of his work . But here is the first . Please enjoy .
THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )
overtheedge
5,858 Posts Mon, Nov 28 2016 5:15 AM

PaulTon:
Yeah, would be really cool if one of the finalists could twitch the game.

1st - Good Luck to both finalist in one of the finest "community run" tournaments we have had here in a looooong time.
2ndly - I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of these tournaments. TY again to Paul, bery111 and, to all the players who participated and made these tournaments a complete success.
GREAT JOB EVERYONE.
PS: If either one of the two finalist can Twitch the game or feel comfortable twitching the game please be sure to post that info so the community gets the opportunity to watch a MP event Im sure will be a GREAT one, foooooor sure.
GAME ON!

ANDYSON MEMORIAL2016

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bery111
2,170 Posts[size=10]Mon, Dec 5 2016 3:20[/size]

Well done to everyone involved! Fantastically run, fantastically played and a fantastic memory for Dennis! I agree totally with what Alanti has said above.

As Paul eluded above...it's not over until the fat guy in the pink tutu sings (and I'm not sure if that's a good idea lol)....
So, over to Jure (mkrizan86) and BigKnight for the Final Final. This one's for fun, for you two guys to enjoy a final sand slinging contest in a search of extra-terrestrial life on St Andrews. Dennis has sent me a small request from t'other side as to the conditions:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.
Play as and when you are both able to arrange the match - we'll look forward to a match report here and a stream/recording of the match if either of you are able to.
Once again, thanks to all those that made this Memorial something special. Now we can look forward to next year's Andyson Memorial event.

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BigKnight
2,085 Posts

Congrats to Jure for winning this! Looking forward to our Final Final. Conditions look to be fun...hopefully we can iron out a time over the next week or so

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shovlovin
1,552 Posts Wed, Dec 7

shovlovin
1,552 Posts
well done you guys, and hats off to Bery111.

***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 Icon-quote bery111:

18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.

I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.

PaulTon
9,611 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 8:16 PM

***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 ANDYSON_american_hero

bery111
2,170 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 2:28 AM

***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 Icon-quote mkrizan86:

I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.

This may or may not help "confuse" your opponent:
***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 Gold_spray_paint_5

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Not sure how long the putter will take to dry after a spray, so use at your discretion! Very Happy

bery111
2,170 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 2:30 AM

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***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 Icon-quote PaulTon:

***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 ANDYSON_american_hero

TY Paul - fantastic trophy once again. Good thing I'm not "in it to win it" - most people say I've got several screws loose and no one wants to be picking up those brackets after I've been at them! lol

mkrizan86
1,446 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 2:54 PM

Starting in a few minutes, sadly no twitch.

BigKnight
2,085 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 4:25 PM

The Final of all Finals is over. Twas a great time had by Jure and I as we toasted one last time to a great friend and WGT player...conditions were so much fun....starter balls on champ greens with a starter putter? lol.....
We traded the lead on the front at ST A. and came to the turn AS...Jure did a much better job than I of figuring out the putter, and was solid on the back nine. He won 4up.
Was a pleasure to make another new friend, and I enjoyed our chat along the way.
Cheers!
=bk=

mkrizan86
1,446 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 4:30 PM

Let me start by saying another thank you to all who organised this event as a tribute to our dear friend Dennis, who brought both wisdom and joy to this place. I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great new people and will hopefully have the pleasure of playing with them again in the future.
As far as the match, Geof was a wonderful playing companion. We both had to adjust to the different sticks, in my case, especially the putter. Tough for us off dingers to guess the correct spot on the meter, let alone clicking it in time ;-) But after a couple of holes, it was as if muscle memory from Corwyn's UEL starter comps and Ryder cups kicked in and started holing most putts within 15 feet. Lucky night for me, a little less fortunate for Geof. He started well and got 1 up on the 3rd hole, but then burnt the cup edge too many times. I won #5 (25 footer for eagle) and #6, we split the next 2 and were tied after 9, which he birdied and I didn't. But then came the back 9, where I won the 1st 4 holes, we tied #14 and #15 and the match was over with a score of 4&3.
We managed to find some rough, enjoyed the fescue on #13 and all in all had a fun outing. It was a privilege and a treat to have the opportunity of playing along one of the greats of this game, both in golfing and in human terms.

PaulTon
9,611 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 6:02 PM
***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016 ANDYSON_american_hero_JURE

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gsoup
2,755 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 6:11 PM

very well done to all
.

bubbsboy
5,513 Posts Sat, Dec 10 2016 4:31 AM

Fantastic work from Paul and his hard working colleagues.
Well done winners and runners ups.
Well done to all who played and all who contributed to the various threads.
WGT should be proud that members of their game have came together like this, in what is a world wide online bit of fun. Not many here know each other in "real life" but have came together to honour a man who sadly passed away.
Will any other online community pull together in that way.....I presume not.
For once and for all WGT either comment or contact Paul by pm......it would ease some ill feeling, of that I promise.
RIP Dennis

bery111
2,170 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 5:38 AM

Well done Jure and Geof! Looks like you had a fun time with the starters! Thanks to everyone who came together for the Andyson Memorial. I leave you now with my saying for 2016: "If they won't, WE WILL" - I think it's self explanatory who the theyare. Wink
bery (looking forward to a year's worth of VEM after making that statement!)

2nd Andyson Memorial - SIGN UP ROUND 1 & ROUND 2 & MATCHPLAY 2017 FULL TOURNAMENT ART AND PLAYERS . SIGN UP STROKE ,MATCHPLAY

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PaulTon
10,634 Posts

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[size=25]18 holes strokeplay at Pebble Beach

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10-17th August 2017

Set a ranked round and post your scores in this thread.

Do not use CC or WGT competitions!

. YancyCan
2,661 Posts [size=13]Wed, Aug 9 2017 11:21 PM[/size]

2017 AndySon Memorial Tournament - 1st Round Leaders & More
Video #1 of #5 -- Rest Will Be Here Tomorrow
Let your humble host - I am Yancy - take you thru the 1st round leaders of the 2017 AndySon Memorial Tournament as well as mention their are videos of the prizes, player interviews, Skype video calls & discussion of the "Chirp Chirp Burp Burp Challenge"

. LLLlloyd88
10 Posts [size=13]Thu, Aug 10 2017 9:05 AM[/size]

Love the recap video Yancy! Glad I stumbled upon the tournament sign up thread, I can see I've been missing out on a lot of fun. I have a lot of catching up to do.
No real exciting story behind the 5 L's, been using that for various user names on different sites for years. The first try at a user name would be Lloyd, that was taken so I'd try LLloyd. Got all the way up to LLLlloyd and it was still taken (maybe by myself from the early years when I used to play on my lunch hour at work as a hack). I think it finally worked for me when I added the 88. See, I told it wasn't very exciting.
LLLloyd (note the 3 capitol L's)

. YancyCan
2,661 Posts [size=13]Thu, Aug 10 2017 12:19 PM[/size]

For your halfway entertainment --- Its the AndySon Dance Squad
Originally published & made by AndySon on July 11th 2012
Found it as an "UNLISTED" video -- and the link had a "C" within it therefore could not publish in the WGT forums (aka Alien interferenceables)

. YancyCan
2,661 Posts [size=13]Thu, Aug 10 2017 12:29 PM[/size]

AndySon titled this "Dance Troop 2" --- Cannot help a feller but wonder what be in that first dance troop video?

LET THE GIVEAWAYS BEGIN:

First person to post the WGT nicks or real names of ALL the AndySon Dancers will win the all-beta - no cords or battery needed mobile golf game -- picture coming ASAPS

This will not be an easy one -- Prove me wrong people

Good Luck, I am Yancy
@TeamYancy

.
- . YancyCan
  2,661 Posts [size=13]Thu, Aug 10 2017 7:41 PM[/size]
  
  2017 AndySon Memorial Golf Tournament Give-Aways/Prizes
  
  Check out the prizes & give-aways from the 2nd Annual AndySon golf tournament. These are unconventional prizes for an event like this, as we are giving away "physical" items & sending them to your doorstep!
  Make sure you watch thru this one --- there is a bump about some suprisable prizes/give-aways that well-known WGT player Mr.Caddie is currently ankles deep-into (allegedly)
  These are given away Yancy style (less the overall low-score winner) which means they will be given out for unusuables stats or whatnot, or even on the fly (watch the forum post for give-aways).
  So --- if your in this tournament, you got the same chance as all to win some most excellent stuff and such.
  Good Luck -- My name is Yancy
  @TeamYancy
  - . PaulTon
    10,634 Posts [size=13]Fri, Aug 11 2017 4:34 AM[/size]
    
    I forgot to post this years participation medal. Last year I posted them on everyones wall individually, I don't have time to do that this year. So, here it is -
    - . bery111
      2,796 Posts [size=13]Fri, Aug 11 2017 6:07 AM[/size]
      
      Mid-round2 interlude with a prehistoric blast from the past:

KICK ASS PROMOTIONS & HIO's JULY 2017

This is a list of the Movers and Shakers . And their HIO's in July 2017

31 Jul

spazzy3 moved up to the Master tier.

31 Jul

Mcdad90 moved up to the Tour Master tier.

30 Jul

Next260 made a hole in one on hole #8 on KIAWAH ISLAND: THE OCEAN COURSE.

29 Jul

JWhatley6 is now Level 30.

26 Jul

JWhatley6 moved up to the Pro tier.

22 Jul

Textor moved up to the Tour Master tier.

22 Jul

SeeRizz moved up to the Tour Master tier.

20 Jul

rabbit1ear made a hole in one on hole #5 on KIAWAH ISLAND: THE OCEAN COURSE.

19 Jul

Mca19670 made a hole in one on hole #11 on Carla's Creative Quickies.

18 Jul

JWhatley6 moved up to the Amateur tier.

18 Jul

JWhatley6 is now Level 20.

18 Jul

ozzieplayer moved up to the Legend tier.

17 Jul

jm900king is now Level 70.

16 Jul

Yodamonster made a hole in one on hole #8 on KIAWAH ISLAND: THE OCEAN COURSE.

16 Jul

Mca19670 moved up to the Legend tier.

15 Jul

SeeRizz is now Level 80.

15 Jul

Shnig19 moved up to the Master tier.

12 Jul

Yodamonster is now Level 30.

10 Jul

Yodamonster moved up to the Pro tier.

10 Jul

ajpatruzzi moved up to the Master tier.

08 Jul

crazycarla9 moved up to the Legend tier.

07 Jul

Charles1553N moved up to the Tour Master tier.

05 Jul

RobinStarnes is now Level 70.

02 Jul

Charles1553N made a hole in one on hole #3 on THE OLYMPIC CLUB.

01 Jul

goldenbear126 is now Level 80.

ANDYSON MEMORIAL2016

PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 8:03 AM

Well, it's over! It has been my honour and pleasure to organise and host this event.
I think the discussion thread led us to a very successful format which despite a few hiccups, was fairly easy to run...
But only because I had a lot of people helping along the way. So from me, a huge personal thank you to these guys -
WigerToods, C.Everett, ScottHope, Bery111, Twominusone.
I'm sure I've missed a few names that helped me a lot (sorry, old stoner brain!) and some other people helped by posting on my wall and messaging me to keep me on track, all of you have my sincere thanks.

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
Sounds like we got the final that this tournament deserved, great play from both guys. Dave (onekeano) has been outstanding, joint winner (with Adeypa) of the strokeplay event and then making the MP final only to lose on extra holes. Huge congratulions to him.
Getting to the final and then beating Dave shows how good a player Jure (mkrizan86) really is. Very, very well played Jure. For the next year you are officially the man!

p.s. Bery is holding the last final, final match of this whole lollapalooza...

THE HINGE AND BRACKET FINAL, FINAL
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 10:47 AM

Paul,
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put in to make this event happen. It was incredible. I've put together similar events on WGT and I know how much of a toll it can take on your personal life and I applaud your effort.
Through your efforts I was able to make not only a new virtual friend but a new friend IRL with Mystry78, who I had the pleasure of playing with. As stated in another thread, he doesn't live that far from me and I hope come next Spring we'll be able to play some real golf with each other. That would never have happened without you putting this event together, so I thank you for that.
To those who helped Paul pull this off...I thank you as well.
R.I.P. Andyson
MC
Edit- Congrats to Jure, well played.
alosso
19,845 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 12:13 PM

You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!
phred952
2,708 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 9:05 PM

alosso:
You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!

+1000. I can' think of anything else to include with what alosso said above, except that I'm proud to have participated in this wonderful tribute to our friend. Thank you everyone for your hard work to make this come off.
ScottHope
6,752 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 1:13 AM

A fabulous effort by all concerned. It takes a lot of work to put together something like this so a huge thank you to Paul & Co. Well done! ; )
thegoosebag
2,238 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:46 AM

thanks to paul and all who helped him out,great tourney in memory of a lovely man
congrats to jure on a great win (i know how hard it is to beat dave,unlucky m8) and well done to all who participated in both comps
cheers mark.
CEverett12
13,596 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:55 AM

Well done Guys ! You all came together and put on a great tournament , Andyson would be proud ! Congratulations to the winners , Thank you Paul and Co. And everyone who participated ....
drmoose
3,443 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:27 AM

Well done to all who participated. Kudos to Paul & Bery for their commitment, and congrats to the winners.
Doc
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 7:18 AM

Thank you all for the kind comments, the best thing about all of this is the spirit in which we all came together and made this fun event a fitting tribute to Dennis.
For everyone involved -

Oh yeah, I forgot to thank Doc Moose for giving me ideas to inspire the in thread graphics.
alanti
10,538 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:04 PM

Awesome job to everyone involved in putting these tribute tournaments together.
Through all your hard work and efforts, this turned into something special which is apt for such a tremendous contributor to the community.
A special thanks to all the players and community for getting behind this, I made new friends, reacquainted with old ones.......and we reminisced about the great times Dennis bestowed upon us.
I certainly felt proud to be a member of this community once again, and that is what makes it such a good place - the people who actually make this game great.
It took a community effort to honour Dennis and everyone should feel proud. I am sure Dennis looked down and was humbled.
Congratulations to all the official winners, but in my book, every player who participated is a winner.
Three cheers for everyone!
bery111
3,858 Posts Mon, Dec 5 2016 2:20 AM

Well done to everyone involved! Fantastically run, fantastically played and a fantastic memory for Dennis! I agree totally with what Alanti has said above.
As Paul eluded above...it's not over until the fat guy in the pink tutu sings (and I'm not sure if that's a good idea lol)....
So, over to Jure (mkrizan86) and BigKnight for the Final Final. This one's for fun, for you two guys to enjoy a final sand slinging contest in a search of extra-terrestrial life on St Andrews. Dennis has sent me a small request from t'other side as to the conditions:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.
Play as and when you are both able to arrange the match - we'll look forward to a match report here and a stream/recording of the match if either of you are able to.
Once again, thanks to all those that made this Memorial something special. Now we can look forward to next year's Andyson Memorial event.
BigKnight
2,706 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:34 PM

Congrats to Jure for winning this! Looking forward to our Final Final. Conditions look to be fun...hopefully we can iron out a time over the next week or so
shovlovin
2,112 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:59 PM

well done you guys, and hats off to Bery111.
mkrizan86
1,866 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 3:30 PM

bery111:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.

I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 7:16 PM
bery111
3,858 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:28 AM

mkrizan86:
I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.

This may or may not help "confuse" your opponent:

Not sure how long the putter will take to dry after a spray, so use at your discretion! :D
bery111
3,858 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:30 AM

PaulTon:

TY Paul - fantastic trophy once again. Good thing I'm not "in it to win it" - most people say I've got several screws loose and no one wants to be picking up those brackets after I've been at them! lol
mkrizan86
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:54 PM

Starting in a few minutes, sadly no twitch.
BigKnight
2,706 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:25 PM

The Final of all Finals is over. Twas a great time had by Jure and I as we toasted one last time to a great friend and WGT player...conditions were so much fun....starter balls on champ greens with a starter putter? lol.....
We traded the lead on the front at ST A. and came to the turn AS...Jure did a much better job than I of figuring out the putter, and was solid on the back nine. He won 4up.
Was a pleasure to make another new friend, and I enjoyed our chat along the way.
Cheers!
=bk=
mkrizan86
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:30 PM

Let me start by saying another thank you to all who organised this event as a tribute to our dear friend Dennis, who brought both wisdom and joy to this place. I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great new people and will hopefully have the pleasure of playing with them again in the future.
As far as the match, Geof was a wonderful playing companion. We both had to adjust to the different sticks, in my case, especially the putter. Tough for us off dingers to guess the correct spot on the meter, let alone clicking it in time ;-) But after a couple of holes, it was as if muscle memory from Corwyn's UEL starter comps and Ryder cups kicked in and started holing most putts within 15 feet. Lucky night for me, a little less fortunate for Geof. He started well and got 1 up on the 3rd hole, but then burnt the cup edge too many times. I won #5 (25 footer for eagle) and #6, we split the next 2 and were tied after 9, which he birdied and I didn't. But then came the back 9, where I won the 1st 4 holes, we tied #14 and #15 and the match was over with a score of 4&3.
We managed to find some rough, enjoyed the fescue on #13 and all in all had a fun outing. It was a privilege and a treat to have the opportunity of playing along one of the greats of this game, both in golfing and in human terms.

PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:02 PM
gsoup
2,928 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:11 PM

very well done to all
.
bubbsboy
6,870 Posts Sat, Dec 10 2016 3:31 AM

Fantastic work from Paul and his hard working colleagues.
Well done winners and runners ups.
Well done to all who played and all who contributed to the various threads.
WGT should be proud that members of their game have came together like this, in what is a world wide online bit of fun. Not many here know each other in "real life" but have came together to honour a man who sadly passed away.
Will any other online community pull together in that way.....I presume not.
For once and for all WGT either comment or contact Paul by pm......it would ease some ill feeling, of that I promise.
RIP Dennis
bery111
3,858 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 4:38 AM

Well done Jure and Geof! Looks like you had a fun time with the starters! Thanks to everyone who came together for the Andyson Memorial. I leave you now with my saying for 2016: "If they won't, WE WILL" - I think it's self explanatory who the they are.
bery (looking forward to a year's worth of VEM after making that statement!)
pdb1
20,506 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 8:25 PM

I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
bery111
3,858 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:52 AM

pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .

Fantastic tribute to a fantastic man.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 8:43 AM

Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).
alanti
10,538 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 11:16 AM

Top stuff Paul, great tribute via your web site.
drmoose
3,443 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 1:35 PM

Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc
Beryman
8,793 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 3:23 PM

great stuff Paul !
an amazing amount of work put into that...well done

opyeuclid
6,282 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 4:37 PM

And this my Friends is what and why we have each other . The community of WGT land .

The game might glitch and some will Btch but others will look for fun , Andyson was one of few that enjoyed the other side of this game .
It was a pleasure to see how this Family stood up together for what was right .

Dear Santa ,
I ask for not my self of this season of joy . But that we all reflect on all the good things that this game put a smile on your face .
OPY
pdb1
20,506 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 5:29 PM

PaulTon:
Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).

Thank you Paul . From the start . Watching you take the reins . Being in the tournament . I knew I had to contribute as well . It was because of
drmoose:
Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc

That I gained the respect that I have for Andyson and all of you as well . Truly an epic experience .
pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 8:42 AM

PaulTon,
Just a quick, belated update...as stated previously, the player I got teamed up with in the matchplay section of your tournament doesn't live too far from me and I finally got to meet my nemesis, who so solidly handed me my hat in your Andyson Memorial Tournament, in real life.
It is still a little too cold to play outside here in New England, but we managed to play a round at an indoor golf simulator facility two days ago and we had a blast.
Thanks to you Paul, I now have a new indoor, outdoor and virtual golfing partner.
Thanks!

From L-R...mystry78, eingmund & mrcaddie
MC
pdb1
20,506 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 9:16 AM

Wow . Wayne . How cool is that ?
Yes a GR8 example of the goodwill and humanity and an endless list of positive ramifications and future good things .
That has and will result from PaulTon's efforts from his magnificent Memorial Annual Event .
Right On , Cheers and Kudo's .

I'm still playing with friends I made during that event . Some new . Some long overdue .
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 11:21 AM

How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.
craigswan
17,100 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 12:02 PM

Great stuff guys .
alanti
10,538 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 2:39 PM

PaulTon:
How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.

Mine too.....an awesome outcome. Kudos again to Paul and everyone who helped make this the BEST WGT event and it did bring the community together.
To Dennis....raises glass (well coffee cup////
bubbsboy
6,870 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:30 PM

Fantastic that news.
Must be great meeting friends from here in real life
Chuffed for you
opyeuclid
6,282 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:57 PM

Thats just way to cool ,
OPY
mystry78
798 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:58 PM

It was an absolute pleasure and a blast to meet Mr Caddie and Eingmund and play some sim golf. And this time I had my hat handed to me by both of them:)
I look forward to playing some real golf with these fine gentlemen this spring when the weather warms up around here.
Thanks again to Paul Ton for organizing this great event for our friend Andyson.
Frank
Getting to the final and then beating Dave shows how good a player Jure (mkrizan86) really is. Very, very well played Jure. For the next year you are officially the man!
THE HINGE AND BRACKET FINAL, FINAL

WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List Fri, Dec 13 2013 4:02 PM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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Week #5 Edgewood Tahoe today (Monday).
Good luck this week everybody.

Satur4day 11/14 Jokes

Hi all...here are some jokes to brighten up your day. I apologize of some are repeated from my earlier jokes but none the less they're funny as all heck....enjoy....Jim
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Part of me says I can't keep drinking like this. The other part of me says, "Don't listen to her, she's drunk."
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"Hey," said a new arrival in the pub, "I've got some great Irish jokes." "Before you start," said the big bloke in the corner, ", I'm Irish." "Don't worry," said the newcomer, "I'll tell them slowly."
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A deputy police officer responded to a report of a bar room disturbance. The "disturbance" turned out to be well over six feet tall and weighed almost 300 pounds. What's more, he boasted that he could whip the deputy and Muhammad Ali too. Said the policeman, "I'll bet that you're also an escape artist, probably better than Houdini. "The giant nodded. "If I had some chains," the deputy continued, "you could show us how strong you really are. But all I've got is a set of handcuffs. Why don't you see just how quickly you can break out of them?" Once in the cuffs, the man puffed, pulled and jerked for four minutes. "I can't get out of these," the giant growled. "Are you sure?" the deputy asked. The fellow tried again. "Nope," he replied. "I can't do it." "In that case," said the deputy, "you're under arrest."
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A guy walks into a store and says to the manager "Why doesn't your store have a name?" the store manager says, "I haven't thought of one yet but I think you can help me, what's your girlfriend's name." The guy says "Jenny" then the store owner says, "What do you like most about Jenny?" and the guy says "her legs." So the store manager says "okay, that's what we'll call my store, Jenny's Legs. Here's a coupon come back tomorrow morning and you can have a free drink." And the man says "okay." The next day the man comes back to the store banging on the window yelling "Where's my free drink, where's my free drink!" Then a police officer comes up to him and says, "What are you doing?" and the guy says "I'm waiting for Jenny's Legs to open up."
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A mangy looking guy goes into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says: "No way. I don't think you can pay for it." The guy says, "You're right. I don't have any money, but if I show you something you haven't seen before, will you give me a drink?" The bartender says, "Only if what you show me ain't risqué." "Deal!" says the guy and reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a hamster. He puts the hamster on the bar and it runs to the end of bar, down the bar, across the room, up the piano, jumps on the key board and starts playing Gershwin songs and the hamster is really good. The bartender says, "You're right. I've never seen anything like that before. That hamster is truly good on the piano." The guy downs the drink and asks the bartender for another. "Money or another miracle, or else no drink", says the bartender. The guy reaches into his coat again and pulls out a frog. He puts the frog on the bar, and the frog starts to sing. He has a marvelous voice and great pitch. A fine singer. A stranger from the other end of the bar runs over to the guy and offers him $300 for the frog. The guy says "It's a deal." He takes the three hundred and gives the stranger the frog. The stranger runs out of the bar. The bartender says to the guy, "Are you some kind of nut? You sold a singing frog for $300? It must have been worth millions. You must be crazy." "Not so," says the guy. "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."
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A man was sitting at a bar enjoying an after-work cocktail when an exceptionally gorgeous & sexy young woman entered. She was so striking that the man could not take his eyes away from her. The young woman noticed his overly-attentive stare & walked directly toward him. Before he could offer his apologies for being so rude, the young woman said to him, I'll do anything, absolutely anything, that you want me to do, no matter how kinky, for $100 on one condition. 'Flabbergasted, the man asked what the condition was. The young woman replied, 'You have to tell me what you want me to do in just three words. 'The man considered her proposition for a moment, withdrew his wallet from his pocket & slowly counted out five $20 bills, which he pressed into the young woman's hand. He looked deeply into her eyes & slowly, meaningfully said...'Paint my house.'
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A drunk was floundering down the alley carrying a box with holes on the side. He bumped into a friend who asked, "What do you have in there, pal?"
"A mongoose."
"What for?"
"Well, you know how drunk I can get. When I drink, I see snakes, and I'm scared to death of snakes. That's why I got this mongoose, for protection."
"You idiot," the friend said. "Those are imaginary snakes."
"That's okay," said the drunk, showing his friend the interior of the box. "So is the mongoose."
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This guy goes into a bar and orders a beer. As he sits drinking, he notices a peanut jump out of the dish before him. The peanut proceeds to talk, "hey there buddy," it hollers, "you're looking mighty fine tonight!" The guy can't believe what he is seeing. 'This sure is some strong beer!' He thinks to himself before getting up to go to the toilet. On his way back to the bar, the guy walks past a cigarette machine which appears to speak, "hey asshole, go screw yourself!" it yells. The guy can't believe it and decides to ask the bartender what's going on. "Hey bartender, I swear to god that one of those peanuts over there just started a conversation with me and on the way back from the men's room, your cigarette machine just swore at me.'' "Let me explain," replies the bartender "the peanuts are complimentary and the cigarette machine is out of order."
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One day, this guy walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a drink. Then he asks for another. After a couple more drinks, the bartender gets worried. "What's the matter?", the bartender asks. "My wife and I got into a fight," explained the guy, "and now she is refusing to talk to me for a whole 31 days." The bartender thought about this for a while. "But, isn't it a good thing that she isn't talking to you?", asked the bartender. " Yeah, except tonight is the last night."
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A man is in a bar, falling off his stool every couple of minutes. He is obviously drunk.
So the bartender says to another man in the bar: "Why don't you be a good Samaritan and take him home?"
The man takes the drunk out the door and to his car, and he stumbles at least ten times. They drive along and the drunk points out his house to the man. He stops the car and the drunk stumbles up the steps to his house with the man.The drunk's wife greets them at the door.
"Why thank you for bringing him home for me," she says, "but where is his wheel chair?"
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Bud and Jim were a couple of drinking buddies who worked as airplane mechanics in Atlanta. One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hanger with nothing to do.
Bud said, "Man, I wish we had something to drink!"
Jim says, "Me too. Y'know, I've heard you can drink jet fuel and get a buzz. You wanna try it?"
So they pour themselves a couple of glasses of high octane hooch and get completely smashed.
The next morning, Bud wakes up and is surprised at how good he feels. In fact, he feels GREAT! No hangover! NO bad side effects, Nothing!
Then the phone rings. It's Jim. Jim says, "Hey, how do you feel this morning?"
Bud says, "I feel great. How about you?"
Jim says, "I feel great, too. You don't have a hangover?"
Bud says, "No, that jet fuel is great stuff - no hangover - nothing."
"We ought to do this more often."
"Yeah, well, there's just one thing...."
"What's that?"
"Have you farted yet?"
"No....."
"Well, DON'T - 'cause I'm in Phoenix!!!"
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It seems a gentleman had too much alcohol at a party, was heading home, and was pulled over by a state trooper. Upon being tested, the fellow couldn't walk a straight line any more than he could drive one, so the trooper wrote out a ticket and had just given it to the driver before an accident in the opposite lane took his attention to more important matters. The inebriated driver, figuring that the trooper wasn't coming back to him, drove home and went to bed. He was awakened in the morning by a knock at the door, created by two more state troopers. "Are you Mr. Johnson?" they asked? He admitted that he was. "Were you pulled over at Main Street last night for driving under the influence?" Again, the man admitted that was he. "And what did you do then," the troopers asked. The man replied that he drove his car home and went to bed. "Where is your car now?" the troopers enquired. The man answered that it was in the garage. "May we see the car?" asked the troopers. The man answered, "Sure," and opened the garage. Inside the garage was the state troopers car.
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Monahan stumbled into a saloon, half crocked. "Say," he said to the bartender, "how tall is a penguin?" "About two and a half feet." "Thank God!" cried Monahan. "I thought I ran over a nun!"
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OK, so a man walks into a bar with a large box, the bar tender goes up to him and asks "whats in the box?" The man says "I'll show ya' if you get me a beer." So of course the bar tender gets the man a beer, the man drinks it, and he pulls out a little foot tall man and he pulls out a little piano. The little man starts playing the piano! Next the bar tender asks "hey! thats pretty cool, where did ya' get that?" The man says "I'll tell ya' if you get me another beer." So the bar tender gets the man another beer, the man drinks it, and he says "I got it from a genie and a lamp." The bar tender says "If ya' let me barrow that genie and that lamp I'll give ya' another beer." The man says "Oh, Okay!" The bar tender gets the man another beer, the man drinks it, and the man gives the bar tender the lamp. The bar tender rubs the lamp and the genie pops out! The genie says "Master, I grant you one wish, what is it?" The bar tender says "I wish for a million bucks!!!" And all of a sudden a million ducks start flying into the room. "What the heck is this!!! I wished for a million bucks not a million ducks!!!" And the man says "Well did you think I wished for a 12 inched pianist?"
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This bloke went into a nightclub and saw a gorgeous honey sitting by herself at the bar, he asked her to dance. She agreed and they took to the dance floor for a slow one. While they were cheek to cheek, the guy said, "You really smell terrific. What's that you have on?" The flattered girl told him it was Chanel #5. Then wanting to return the compliment, she said, "You smell good, too. What is it that you have on?" "Well, I've got a hard on, but I didn't think you could smell it," the guy replied.
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A guy walks into a bar with a dog under his arm, puts the dog on the bar and announces that the dog can talk and that he has $100 he's willing to bet anyone who says he can't. The bartender quickly takes the bet and the owner looks at the dog and asks, "What's the thing on top of this building which keeps the rain from coming inside?" The dog answers "ROOF." The bartender says, "Who are you kidding? I'm not paying." The dogs owner says, "How about double or nothing and I'll ask him something else." The bartender agrees and the owner turns to the dog and asks, "Who was the greatest ballplayer of all time?" The dog answers with a muffled "RUTH." With that the bartender picks them both up and throws them out the door. As they bounce on the sidewalk, the dog looks at his owner and says, "DiMaggio?"
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Frank and Bubba were driving home from the bar when Frank noticed blue lights flashing in his rearview mirror. Bubba got scared stiff and started freaking out because of the beers they had in their laps. Frank told Bubba just to be quiet, do what he does, and let him do the talking. Frank then ripped the label off his beer, licked the back of it and slapped it onto his forehead. Bubba went right along and did the same.
The officer walked up to the truck and asked, "Have you had anything to drink tonight?" Frank replied, "No sir. Not a drop." The officer looked confused and said, "You sure?" "Yep," said Frank. The officer in a mad voice said, "Then what's that on y'all's forehead?"
Frank said calmly, "We're alcoholics and our doctor said it would be best if we were on the patch."
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A Cop pulled a car over for speeding. When the Cop asked the driver why he was traveling 95 mph, the driver answered that he was a juggler on his way to do a show for a birthday party and didn't want to be late. The Cop told the driver he was fascinated by juggling, and if the driver would do a little juggling for him that he wouldn't give him a ticket. The driver told the Cop that he had sent all of his equipment on ahead and didn't have anything to juggle. The Cop told him that he had some flares in the trunk of his patrol car, and asked if he could juggle them. The juggler stated that he could, so the Cop got three flares, lit them and handed them to the juggler. While the man was doing his juggling act, a car pulled in behind the patrol car. A drunk got out, watched the performance briefly, went over to the patrol car, opened the rear door and got in. The Cop observed him doing this, and went over to the patrol car, opened the door and asked the drunk what he thought he was doing. The drunk replied, "You might as well haul my butt to jail, cause there's NO way I'll pass that test."
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Two Irishmen were walking home after a night on the town when a severed head rolled along the ground. Mick picked it up and said to Paddy "Jeez, that look's like Sean," to which Paddy replied, "No, Sean was taller than that."
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Two Poles, Markowski and Krachevski go to France on a pleasure trip. They meet this Frenchman called Jean Paul and become good pals. Jean Paul finds these two Poles some-what amusing and so he goes all out to make them happy. He treats them at pubs and bars. This goes on for a while until one fine day Jean Paul does not turn up. The Poles assume that some important work would have held him up and do not take a serious note of it. But, perhaps something was serious as Jean Paul does not turn up for next five days. At this, the Poles get alarmed and go to the police station to lodge a report. The inspector asks them to give details of the person who's missing. The conversation follows:
Markowski: Well, his name is Jean Paul.
Inspector: It's a very common name in France. Something more please.
Krachevski: Well, he is very tall.
Inspector: Most of the people in France are tall. Big deal.
Markowski: Well, he's got blue eyes.
Inspector: Oh! no. Something more substantial.
Krachevski: I got it. This is slightly uncommon. I'm sure now you shall be able to track him. You see, He's got two holes in his ass.
Inspector: (shocked): Well, well, that's curious. Are you sure?
Krachevski: Ya! Ya!
Inspector: Are you definitely sure that this very personal info you have is CORRECT?
Krachevski: Most certainly.
Inspector (still skeptical): But how're you so sure?
Krachevski: Simple. Whenever we used to go with him to the bar, everyone used to greet him as "Here comes Jean Paul with the two ass-holes!"
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Some people are sitting in a bar when one guy says, "My name is Larry, and I'm a SNAG." Another guy says, "What's that?" The first guy says, "That means I'm a Single, New Age Guy." Another one says, "My name is Gary, and I'm a DINK. A girl asks, "What's that?" He says, "That means I'm a Double Income, No Kids." A lady says, "That's nice. My name is Gertrude, and I'm a WIFE." Larry says, "A WIFE? What's a WIFE?" She says, "That means, "Wash, Iron, Fuk, Etc."
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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

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

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
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