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ACCESSIBLE BY BOTH VOTSCC vs BAD MOON RISING # 3
ACCESSIBLE BY BOTH MAIN FORUM THREADBACK IN THE DAY VOTSCC HAD THE HONOR AND PLEASURE OF PLAYING OUR OWN VERSION OF CC vs CC MATCHES WITH SOME OF THE BEST AND BEST RUN CC"S IN WGT .
THE 1st 2 MATCHES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE WGT FORUMS . ALL THE REST WERE POSTED .
VOTSCC VS THE PEOPLES CLUB 1st INTERPLAY
VOTSCC VS EVERY DAY PEOPLE . 2nd INTERPLAY CLASH
*CLASH IN SESSION
*VOTSCC INTERPLAY TEAM IS READY FOR ANOTHER
*HEY BAD MOON RISING
*SCOUNDRELS & WENCHES IN THE VALLEY
*VOTSCC vs FANTASY BAY INTERPLAY # 5
*VOTSCC vs LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS INTERPLAY # 6
*LIVE AND LET GOLF IN THE VOTS
*VOTSCC vs BAD MOON RISING
*Scoundrels & Wenches CC vs Calm Waters CC
VALLEY OF THE SUN vs ARNIES ARMY
Jeff's New WGT CC vs CC Interplay format
*BAD MOON RISING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
*BUSHWACKING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
THESE WERE SOME OF THE FINEST AND BEST MOMENTS FOR OUR CC .
pdb1
25,127 Posts
HERE IS THE ROSTERS FOR VOTSCC vs BAD MOON RISING
1) dschom5 w Champion US.......... 1) harryskunk a tl
2) Paulleftypaul Tour Legend Can. .2) ggreghodges legend
3) CrustyDemon1 w Legend Aus.. .3) pawof2 a legend
4) Mgroza.............. .Legend CAN. ...4) dancorbin1960 a legend w
5) PDB1 w Legend US ..... 5) darrellgingles tour master
6) UZiBerlin... w Legend S GER....... 6) fadduh tier tm
7) Robmurpy4 Legend US . . 7) 99chief tour pro
JimQ916.... Tour Master US . .. 
lukepiglets a tour master w
9) Tinysteeshot Tour Master US 9) abefoster a tour master w
10) Kenelope w Tour Master US .10) drbob5590 a master
11) Wishman51 Master US .11) sammywow a master
mrgain........... .Master SPAIN . ( Injured reserve ).
tex990 a tour master has been replaced by 99chief a tour pro
CC vs CC Interplay :
Valley of the SUN Casual Club CC . vs BAD MOON RISING .
We could do it right here . This is the easiest way for two CC's to communicate .
Everyone please post their scores here . And I will update the scorecard .
P W D L
VOTSCC..............11...8...0..3
BMR....................11...3...0..8
This CC vs CC interplay CLASH will run from Saturday March 5 - Friday March 18 .
The course will be Bethpage Black bk 9 . Match Play .
Play well , have fun , good luck .
POST YOUR SCORES HERE PLEASE :
JUST CLICK REPLY , THEN TYPE IT IN , THEN CLICK POST .
UZiBerlin
254 Posts
fadduh and UZiBerlin are friends already, match is on a good way.pdb1
25,127 Posts
I made a post in CC Corner as a common ground for both teams to post scores , info and comments .
ACCESSIBLE BY BOTH
Kind of a pain in the ass because I / we already have all that . I guess it's too hard for many to be expected to go to our site to post . This is just FYI ..
Our website
https://www.valleyofthesuncc.com/
the forum for interplay
VOTSCC INTERPLAY CC VS CC MATCHES
forum for posting scores
POST YOUR SCORES HERE FOR CC vs CC WITH BAD MOON RISING
our guidelines
CC vs CC , INTERPLAY GUIDELINES ( update )
This is just for your information . Enjoy .pdb1
25,127 Posts
Please only post here . Under this post . Any other url or link is for your spare time . Information only .
POST YOUR SCORES HERE PLEASE :
JUST CLICK REPLY , THEN TYPE IT IN , THEN CLICK POST
EXAMPLE :
harryskunk wins 2 up over dschom5
or
dschom5 wins 2 up over harryskunk
fadduh
4,134 Posts
UziBerlin 2 up against fadduhUZiBerlin
254 Posts
Game #6: UZiBerlin defeated fadduh 2 up
Kevin, thank you very much for a very nice, competitive match and your display of fair play and sportsmanship on our first hole.
DarrellGingles
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DarrellGingles lost 2dn to pdb1
Dpdb1
25,127 Posts
Played a very fun match with Darrell . GR8 guy . Could have gone either way . I ended up on top 2 up .
Thank you Darrell . NTMY .
drbob5590
1,152 Posts
Kenelope beat DrBob 3up. I played well . He played weller! Young upstart!
TinysTeeShot
1,513 Posts
Abefoster 2 + 1 over Tiny Was a awesome game, very enjoyable!
Sry Team
[size=32]Tiny[/size]
abefoster
116 Posts
Abe and tinys game
pdb1
25,127 Posts
drbob5590:
Young upstart!
Lol . a few of those around .
harryskunk
1,631 Posts
i lost 4 down gg ds
pawof2
113 Posts
http://prntscr.com/aduunh
crustydemon1 = 2uppdb1
25,127 Posts
Thanx everyone . So far everyone has reported to have had fun matches . I have made several new friends from BMR .
Any more updates or contacts between the rest of you ? There is a whole week left . Everyone try to set up your matches before the last minute please .pdb1
25,127 Posts- REMEMBER THESE GOOD TIMES HARRY ?
harryskunk wrote
on 18 Jul 2015 at 5:07 PM
harryskunk wrote
on 18 Jul 2015 at 5:07 PM
Hello, this is a message from harryskunk. I've sent you a gift:
Glenmorangie Official Avatar (Female 3)
[url=http://www.wgt.com/clubs/valley_of_the_sun_casual_club/forum/editpost.aspx/Click here to equip it]Click here to equip it[/url]
ah crap the link isn't active anymore . harry bought me a female avatar
Awe how nice . Good to see you still care .
He also gifted me my pink golf bag . After I told him anything but pink .
pdb1
8,452 Posts
So this is what I sent him back
i found an all girls CC and edited him in as secretary of the CC and then sent it to him . It was only fair
btw he had left the CC long before thisJimQ916
2,143 Posts
LOL...classicChris1973M
757 Posts
LMAO thats funny sht!!pdb1
8,452 Posts
harryskunk wrote
on 18 Jul 2015 at 5:18 PM
lol i send them to all my friends lol;pdb1
8,452 Posts
I think my response above was a fitting response to him .pdb1
8,452 Posts
What a friend
| | pdb1 25,127 Posts |
MGROZA loses 2 down to Dancorbin .
| | harryskunk 1,631 Posts |
lmao yer great times
| | pdb1 25,127 Posts |
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 | | lukepiglets 3 Posts |
Lukepiglets wins 1 up against JimQ916
pdb1
25,127 Posts
There are 3 more matches left .
Paulleftypaul vs ggreghodges
Robmurphy4 vs 99chief
Wishman51 vs sammywow
Good luck to all .
_________________
May the SUN always be with you
paulleftypaul
233 Posts
we talked and he said he would get back to me...couple days later I asked him to post a time we could get this over.( we first communicated mar 5,mar 11 I asked him to post a time that would be good for him) He is very active, but not responding . we do have 3 days left, but I'm back to work Wednesday morning ;so its not looking good in my books. At least the sun will come out tomorrow. Leftypdb1
25,127 Posts
Hey Harry . Wishman51 Andrew and now Paulleftpaul . Are not having much luck contacting sammywow and ggreghodges .
Do you think you can stir them up and have them message the guys ? Please .pdb1
25,127 Posts
There are a few days left . Whether the last matches get played or not . I want to thank Bad Moon Rising for an enjoyable CLASH . I made a few new friends . Good luck to all .
Paul
May the SUN always be with youpdb1
25,127 Posts
One of the most frustrating things in WGT is the green available icon . Whether it is someone inviting a friend or inviting a CC member . It is all to common to not get a response at all . This is a big problem for some folks who just want to believe that the other party is just plain ignoring them . Most likely , they are not , and very likely to not even have seen the invite .
There are many reasons for this . First of all seeing and ignoring the invite is probably the least likely scenario .
If the invitee physically declines . You will get a prompt that says " already playing " or even a manually typed message .
If it is cancelled . That means the invite timed out . And is no proof that it was seen at all .
The invitee may have gone to take a shyt . They might be taking a nap . They very likely could be at Walmart . Or like me . I inevitably leave for work everyday with myself logged into WGT . Making it appear that I am green available during the work hours when I obviously am now where near my computer . ( I wish I would stop doing that ) . I miss tons of invites when I am not there . Lol .
Then when I get home . I answer a bunch of emails . I check the daily tourneys , make a couple trophies . Answer a few forum posts . Play my first round . Maybe a couple more . All that takes a few hours . All the while still green available , but still not in a screen that I can even see the invite . So i miss a few more .
I don't dare turn my status to red busy or hidden . First of all i don't want anyone to think that i am not available . I want to accept their invite . Even when they are trying to and I don't see it .
Secondly . Being a regular ole American . I undoubtedly will forget I had changed my status . it might be a long fcking time before I notice it . And no doubt missed even more invites .
I think that my situation is not unlike many many others that just have a shytload of shyt to do online and in WGT and CC club business .
There are a couple ways to try and minimize the unanswered invites .
One is to PM message the invitee prior to the time you plan on inviting them . Especially if they show red status . Most likely that means they are on WGT and playing right then . Many of us are way more likely to see an email notification long before we see an invite . If you get a response . Then you know if they are going to be invitable by the way they respond . No response . Don't bother with the invite .
Remember . Green , red , white , blue , yellow , whatever status showing is not a very good indication of what their actual status is .
Trying to communicate by email , PM message . CC Forum post , Main Forum post , Website post , whatever . And succeeding by way of an exchange between you and the prospective invitees . Is the very best way to secure a round .
These extra efforts are needed . No way around it . As extra efforts are necessary for many other things that just won't fall in your lap just because you want it to .
These are just some of my opinions . Based on some intense observation and concerted efforts to improve the ever present unsuccessful invite problem that has always existed .pdb1
25,127 Posts
Because it was clear that Lefty , Rob and Andrew made more of an effort to play their matches than their opponents . They will each get a win by forfeit . Only because that's the way it goes .
Our CLASH with Bad Moon Rising has ended . Thanx to everyone from both teams .
_________________
May the SUN always be with youharryskunk
1,631 Posts pdb1:
Because it was clear that Lefty , Rob and Andrew made more of an effort to play their matches than their opponents . They will each get a win by forfeit . Only because that's the way it goes .
Our CLASH with Bad Moon Rising has ended . Thanx to everyone from both teams .
_________________
May the SUN always be with you
and i make you right paul thanks to you for updating and thanks to all the players who playedpdb1
25,127 Posts
pdb1
24 Jul 2016 @ 11:07 PM
"Congrats BMR"
You rocked 9th again
fadduh
25 Jul 2016 @ 4:07 AM
"Thanks Paul"
Well done on 11th..maybe we can start a Flamingo Garden...lol..Take Care Brother !
pdb1
25 Jul 2016 @ 4:33 AM
"JURASSIC GOLF COURSE"
TREX'S AND FLAMINGOS
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National Today * National Pet Day – April 11, 2024 U.S. *
OTHER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APRIL 11 DAYS
National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So hug your hedgehog, bond with your bunny, and cut your kitty some catnip! That critter makes you happy — and that’s not all. Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet. It turns out that not only can pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.
WHEN IS NATIONAL PET DAY 2024?
Cats, dogs, birds, and even tigers, our furry friends are celebrated on National Pet Day on April 11.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PET DAY
Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet and family lifestyle expert, founded National Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the joy pets can bring to us. But she also wanted to bring attention to the ongoing needs of many pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted. She encouraged people who want purebred dogs and cats to contact rescue organizations instead of going to a breeder. “Don’t shop! Adopt!” has become the holiday motto.In 1973, the Humane Society of the United States estimated that 13 million cats and dogs enter shelters every year. Some were strays, some were surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, some were seized in legal actions. Today, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide. And 1.6 million cats and 1.6 million dogs find their furever homes.
Colleen’s holiday got its start in the U.S., but it soon expanded internationally. Pet lovers now mark the day in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, Guam, Scotland, and many more nations.
Celebrities have also taken up the cause. National Pet Day has been promoted by Taylor Swift, Ellen De Generes, Ricky Gervais, Cee Lo Green, Jimmy Fallon, Willy Nelson, Kevin Bacon, Seth Myers, and Carrie Underwood, among others.
And social media has helped spread the celebration and promote Colleen’s cause. When President Barack Obama was in office, he warmed political hearts on both sides of the aisle with his posted pic of Bo, one of the two Portuguese water dogs who shared the White House with him. Bo was rehomed when he couldn’t get along with an older dog owned by a family in Texas.
NATIONAL PET DAY RELATED CONTENT
The Best Dog & Cat Cone for 2023
Getting the best dog & cat cone seems like an easy task. But not all pet cones are created equal; here are some of our top favorites.
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Additional Findings
FULL RANKING OF THE MOST POPULAR PETS#1: Dog (45%)
#2: Cat (30%)
#3: Fish (9%)
#4: Bird (e.g. parakeet, cockatiel, parrot, etc.) (5%)
#5: Hamster/gerbil/mouse (2%)
#6: Horse (2%)
#7: Snake (2%)
#8: Guinea pig (1%)
#9: Lizard (e.g. iguana, chameleon, gecko, etc.) (1%)
#10: Tarantula (1%)
NATIONAL PET DAY AROUND THE WORLD
| Japan | Cat Day | Japan celebrates its feline friends. | February 22 |
| Thailand | National Elephant Day | The native elephants of this region are celebrated on this day. | March 13 |
| Latvia | Zirgu Diena | Latvia celebrates Horses on this day. | January 17 |
| Italy | Hedgehog Day | Similar to Groundhog Day, Italy has its own Hedgehog Day. | February 2 |
| Poland | Day of help to forest animals | The importance of forest animals and the impact of the changing environment is observed on this day. | February 11 |
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
[list="holiday-list holiday-list-celebrate"][*]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. *
OTHER NATIONAL TODAY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APRIL 1 DAYS ( click )
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.
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
April Fools' Day Around the World
| 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 |
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 *
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.
WHEN DID YOU STOP PLAYING WITH BARBIES?
Before age 5 (6%)
Between ages 5 and 10 (37%)
Between ages 10 and 12 (39%)
After age 12 (18%)
FULL RANKING OF BARBIES WE WISH EXISTED
#1: Plus-sized Barbie (22%)
#2: Tattooed Barbie (18%)
#3: G.I. Jane Barbie (14%)
#4: Little person Barbie (11%)
#5: Body builder Barbie (7%)
#6: LGBTQ Barbie or Ken (6%)
#7: Transgender Barbie (5%)
#8: Kim Kardashian Barbie (3%)
TRADITIONS
To many, Barbie herself is a tradition. Generations have grown up playing with Barbie. Barbie has been a best friend to many, and a role model to girls around the world, encouraging them to dream big and be unstoppable. Families and friends have bonded over the doll, and passed on favorites from one generation to the next.
Barbie lovers discuss their favorite dolls online, bring out their collections, share them with kids, and watch the iconic Barbie movies.
BY THE NUMBERS
1959 – the year Barbie was created.
1961 – the year Ken joined Barbie.
$3 – the price of the first Barbie doll.
219 – the color code for Barbie’s signature color, Barbie Pink.
11.5 inches – the height of Barbie.
200 – the number of careers Barbie has had over the years.
1965 – the year when Barbie traveled into space, four years before the actual moon landing.
6 – the minimum age for playing Barbie dolls.
1997 – the year when the hit song, “Barbie Girl,” by Aqua topped the charts.
100 – the number of Barbie dolls sold every minute.
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY FAQS
What is Barbie's real name?
Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Why is National Barbie Day celebrated?
National Barbie Day celebrates the number one doll of all time, Barbie. Her contribution to playtime and causes over time is celebrated by collectors around the world.
What day is National Barbie day?
March 9 is National Barbie Day
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY ACTIVITIES
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Play Barbie, of course
Create some memories and play Barbie with your children or relatives! We won’t judge you if you get a little distracted and start playing with Barbie yourself.
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Buy your Barbie new clothes
Take your Barbie on a shopping spree. You can view a full lineup on the Mattel website or support independent artists by shopping on Amazon. Either way, your Barbie is heading to style city.
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Blast some Aqua
You have our full permission to blast Aqua’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” (as if you even needed a reason). Life in plastic — it’s fantastic!
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She is named after the creator’s daughter.
Barbie is named after the Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken is named after their son, Kenneth.
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Ken is younger
Ken is two years younger than Barbie.
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Engineering at its best
Barbie was co-designed by a missile engineer.
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Barbie’s location
Barbie is from Wisconsin, not Malibu.
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Barbie didn’t smile
Barbie started smiling 12 years after her debut.
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WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
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Barbie helps girls dream big
Since her creation, Barbie has had more than 150 careers. She’s been an astronaut, a CEO and she’s even run for president! Barbie acts as a role model and inspires young girls to pursue these same careers.
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Barbie is family-oriented
Barbie’s fun for the whole family! Ruth Handler created Barbie as a toy for her daughter — and even named it after her. Fun fact: Ken is named after Handler’s son.
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Barbie is a trend-setter
Mattel was the first company to broadcast commercials to children, propelling the Barbie toy to success and opening a new advertising frontier. They started advertising on the Mickey Mouse Club, which greatly increased their Barbie sales. As every parent knows, kids will bug you about what they want until they get it!
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National Today * International Women's Day – March 8, 2024 *
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 MEDIA COVERAGE
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - SURVEY RESULTS
Additional Findings
2017 — THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING AMERICAN WOMEN
#1: Unequal pay (23%)
#2: The ability to balance a career and children (22%)
#3: Sexual violence (15%)
#4: Sexual objectification (15%)
#5: Reproductive rights (11%)
#6: Underrepresentation in politics (7%)
#7: Underrepresentation in business leadership (6%)
2018 — THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING AMERICAN WOMEN
#1: Sexual violence (38%)
#2: Sexual objectification (35%)
#3: Unequal pay (34%)
#4: The ability to balance a career and children (32%)
#5: Underrepresentation in business leadership (20%)
#6: Reproductive rights (19%)
#7: Underrepresentation in politics (16%)
2018 — PROSECUTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT CRIMINALS
America should prosecute sexual assault and harassment criminals…
#1: More often (58%)
#2: The same amount (20%)
#3: The same amount, but reach more guilt verdicts (14%)
#4: Less often (7%)
2018 — THE BEST WAY TO STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT
#1: A stricter legal system (43%)
#2: Prosecuting more criminals (43%)
#3: Better education (42%)
#4: Eliminating rape culture in media (35%)
#5: Workplace equality (29%)
TRADITIONS OF THE DAY
As women come together to celebrate the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights on International Women’s Day, they receive ample support from men who give them flowers or other gifts. This tradition extends to educational institutes and workplaces as well. Inspiring female leaders and women with success stories in different areas of life are put in the spotlight to encourage and influence other women all over the world.
In Spain and Turkey, political activities and protests take place on this day. The aim is to motivate change in policymaking. In China, women are often allowed a half-day off from work and receive special treatment in general at work and home.
BY THE NUMBERS
163.2 million – the number of females in the United States as of July 2015.
24% – the percentage of women in the U.S. Senate.
29% – the percentage of women in state legislative seats.
0% – the percentage of women as presidents of the United States.
40 billion – the number of hours spent by women in sub-Saharan Africa collecting water.
⅔ – of the world’s 796 million illiterate people are women.
1 in 3 – women around the world experience violence.
2.7 billion – the number of women who don’t have the same work opportunities as men.
82 million – the number of women worldwide who don’t have any legal protections against workplace discrimination.
650 million – the number of women who are married before the age of 18 across the world.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FAQS
Is International Women’s Day an official holiday?
International Women’s Day is an official holiday in dozens of countries.
Is International Women’s Day always on daylight savings time?
March 8 is daylight savings time in various northern hemisphere territories, so it aligns with International Women’s Day for them.
Do women live longer than men?
Women generally live longer than men by six to eight years due to biological and behavioral advantages.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ACTIVITIES
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Get involved
There's an International Women’s Day event in nearly every major city and you can pick and choose what attracts you most. There are concerts where you can listen to live music, art exhibitions where talented creators display their work, and networking summits where you can hear guest speakers discuss women’s rights.
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Do like they do in the rest of the world
Send a bouquet, thank you card, or some small gift to your mother, sister, or co-worker. It’s guaranteed to brighten their day, give you a boost in their eyes, and help commemorate a wonderful day.
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Learn more about a woman you admire
We all have our favorite musicians, actresses, and historical figures, but have you taken the time to truly know their story? Do some digging and learn about what their life was like. Chances are they’ve been through their fair share of trials and tribulations, and you’ll be inspired by their perseverance.
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Recognized by the U.N.
In 1975, the United Nations officially adopted International Women's Day.
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A day for mothers
Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, and Uzbekistan celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother's Day together.
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Theme change
Each year International Women's Day has a theme and for 2020 it was "An equal world is an enabled world."
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Wage gap
In 2015, the U.N. reported that women still earn an average of 24% less than men do worldwide. Another study reveals that women get to save less than men with a 68 cents to a dollar ratio, for retirement.
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Women are in session
In Algeria, women make up 70% of the country's lawyers and 60% of its judges.
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WHY WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
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It’s international and inter-organizational
No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women’s network, or media hub is solely responsible for International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was established and has been celebrated for a long time! As Gloria Steinem says, “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” We agree! The day is all about intersectionality, whether that's the organizations that support International Women’s Day or the type of women the day celebrates.
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It’s a global holiday
International Women’s Day is an official holiday in many countries including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. The tradition sees men honoring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, and more with flowers and small gifts. There might be cultural differences between countries, but the appreciation of women and their accomplishments transcends all boundaries.
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It raises awareness around the world
It may seem that we have progressed very far by now. Although some progress has been made, yes, a recent study of 145 nations showed that there's still a gender gap. Iceland has come closest to equality in economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment, and that's definitely a start. But in other places like Yemen, women are only considered half a witness in court cases. They're even forbidden to leave the house without their husband’s permission. IWF was created to strive toward a standard of gender equality for all countries. Because, as we all know, raising awareness about women’s plight around the world helps elevate all women.
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National Today * National Day of Unplugging – March 1, 2024 *
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)
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 *
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.
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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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 *
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.
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY AROUND THE WORLD
National Love Your Pet Day Around the World
| 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 |
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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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 *
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.
Additional Survey Findings
SOME AMERICANS TAKE THEIR PIZZA LOVE TO NEW EXTREMES
According to the survey, 3% of Americans would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend or girlfriend. The response among females was slightly higher—4% would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend, compared to 3% of males who say the same.
FULL RANKING OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE PIZZA BRANDS
#1: Pizza Hut (31%)
#2: Papa John’s (22%)
#3: Domino’s (17%)
#4: Papa Murphy’s (10%)
#5: Little Caesar’s (8%)
#6: Sbarro (3%)
#7: Cici’s Pizza (2.8%)
#8: California Pizza Kitchen (2.8%)
#9: Round Table (2.6%)
#10: Chuck E. Cheese’s (1%)
OTHER INTERESTING INSIGHTS ABOUT PIZZA
#1: Pizza ranks the #2 most popular fast food in America behind hamburgers. (43% of Americans rank pizza as their favorite.)
#2: Pizza is my favorite food. (18%)
#3: I like to have a glass of wine with my pizza. (10%)
#4: My idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day is sharing a pizza. (9%)
#5: I don’t like pizza. (2%)
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY AROUND THE WORLD
Here are some other food-related holidays celebrated throughout the world.
National Pizza Day Around the World
| Sweden | Våffeldagen | A chance for the Swedish to celebrate their beloved waffles. | May 11 |
| New Zealand | National Chocolate Fish Day | That sacred day when New Zealanders eat a chocolate fish. Yep, it's really a thing. | May 11 |
| Turkmenistan | Melon Day | Melon Day is annually celebrated in Turkmenistan - known as the homeland of the best melons in the world. | Second Sunday in August |
| United Kingdom | National Burger Day | Great discounts and deals are offered on burgers across the UK. | August 27 |
| Japan | National Gyoza Day | Japan’s favorite dish is celebrated on this day. | September 20 |
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 DayA 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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" THE THREAD PAGE "
" THE THREAD PAGE " . WGT.com/forums thread .This was/is simply just a list of some of my WGT.com/forums threads . And a few others threads as well . Of course none of mine are currently visible in the WGT.com/forums . On account of my lifetime ban and my posts/threads hidden forever .
Some of the full versions of the threads below can be found only in this website . Scattered throughout . But a good many of them can be found here . FORUM FOR FULL WGT.com/forum POSTS
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*BAD MOON RISING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
*BUSHWACKING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
VOTSCC CHALLONGE
*SURE LOOKS LIKE FUN
relentless
I'm probably the .....dumbest owner out there
HAPPY 4th OF JULY
Remove flag stick and put it back in
TOPGOLF WHAT ARE YOU DOING
SEASONS GREETINGS
Shame on us all - consecutive days
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Think I just found the lowest AVG player on wgt
Rare and Epic apparel mobile
People complaining about slow pace of play!
Harvest Showdown Awards and Badges
Coin room forfeiters
Super Passes and Clash Question
people who disconnect during a game
3 wedges no hybrid
How Important is forgiveness of a putter?
WGT player with most Ranked Rounds Played?
Forfeiting At the End of a Round
How to Get From Game Mode Screen to My Profile
super pass
forced forfeiting a match
Foul Mouth Players
Multiplayer Chat
Harvest Showdown Awards and Badges
"Game Ended Without a Winner" Error
Quitters!
|| Apparel Megathread ||
torrey pines
Showdowns
Coaching
Coin Room Suggestion
showdown
showdown scoring
Showdown
apparel
Tie-Dye Showdown issue
Torrey Pines?
chat section during game
Quitters
4 somes?
Reading the putt break: Help
RANDOM i'M NOT SURE ARE DUPLICATED
a calm day....
Reciving WGT email
MORE RANDOM
do it right
Can we do it
Where are they
random friend requests
inconsistant scoring
scoring,averages,?
disconnect game errors
bugs
"ANY RANDOM COURSE"
Load time out
does it add up
I can't see
Poaching of Club members
CAN'T ACCEPT OR RECIEVE INVITES
what the shank?
his is a easy 8 man bracket as an example
Is it gone ?
I CANT....
Friends? what friends?
Jokes on me...
I'm probably the .....
millions of......
a calm day....
Game Completion
» Is there any other value
Since the update
A way to know
I dont know where to
Cache filling...
Looks like
Anyone want to tell me how ...
I think that you are ...
Bilko's ?.....
Banners
Where are you and why ?
Rewards Equipment ?
What is that CC vs CC event
relentless
Lower tier ? Any tier ? Looking for a C C to fit in ?
Since the update update
Is this 16...
It sure is getting deep over there
May the real VEM please stand up ?
Can someone clear this up
What are you going to do
This is what I....
What is going on?
You do realize
What the PIP ?
I didn't see where it is posted
Weekly CC points
» My current issues
PIP ME
CC to consider
Not enabled
Try it you might like it
How are contributions
WE CC'S AND OWNERS NEED THAT EXTRA ADMIN ADDED AND FAST
If 256 is still the "MAGIC NUMBER"
I was looking for thread about quitters
CLASH question
New to me , need advice
RULES FOR CERTAIN
Forumotion expert needed NOW
Please throw me a bone
To BOOST or not to BOOST ?
THERE IS THE LATEST RESPONSE REGARDING....
TIME FOR AN UPDATE ON OWNER / DIRECTOR PERMISSIONS
CAN SOMEONE CLEAR THIS UP FOR ME PLEASE
WHAT DOES THE EARNINGS ICON .........
» BLITZ - SINGLE PLAYER
Somebody asked me what.....................tour legend is
Status no match
FOLLOWING SUIT
Hi anyone want to play a match right now ? You can meet .....
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PURCHASE NEW BALLS PROMPT ?
MAKING THE TURN
YANCYCANN FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW .
YANCYCAAN FILM FESTIVAL clickable link
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As for the posts below . They are only a few of many many that could be viewed .
However . If you are one of the few that even see this post ( thread ) . Than I will ask that you please refrain from posting a reply in any of the following threads .
As they are classics . Lucky to still be active or even in existence . So I am asking PLEASE do not reply in them . So as not to draw attention to them again .
If you are like me and find them hilarious . Just enjoy them . And preserve them .
If you feel the need to respond . PLEASE do it here .
Thank you very much . I would do the same for you if you asked .
One for the number crunchers
YOU GUYS ARE SURE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO
LET'S BE HONEST
People! PEOPLE! CHANGE THE TOPIC HERE !
LET'S BE (COMPLETELY) HONEST 2...OR PROBABLY NOT...
Every Day People CC Weekly Rewards.
I MEAN WHAT I SAY NOT WHAT YOU READ
 |   | pdb1 25,122 Posts | Fri, Jun 26 2020 3:03 PM |
.CURRENT ACTIVE THREADS
Who will have the last word?
Daily Motivation
Where are the best holes to hit 400yd+ Tee Shots?
Time outs
Pro Shop Equipment Tables
Coin Room Suggestion
AS: When is WGT going to fix it?
We need block feature on BOTS
Scoring averages
Complete Apparel Spreadsheet
Funny & Cool GIFs
torrey pines
Who am I ?
Coin Games Division Demotion
Reference of CC Levels and XPs
Chromebook version??
WGt need to long
COINS
Open question concerning H 2 H matches
Bland gameplay in the 60s to 90s
Green Speed on Chips/Pitches
I dont like Tour Legends in the game
wgt Discord
THE 400 YARD DRIVE CLUB
Sponsorships
Match play on mobile
Daylight savings time & CDP!!!!!
Platform access
Multiplayer Chat
WGT Early Access for PC
Foul Mouth Players
level 92
Harvest Showdown Awards and Badges
Showdown Quitters
What is wrong with the app?
How do you earn upgrades for apparel?
posting a comment
WHY???
Cheating
|| Apparel Megathread ||
Left hand threads.
Weekly H2H coin game totals didn't roll over
How to Get From Game Mode Screen to My Profile
Hole in One
in calm offside of here
Passing
Mouse Broken
super pass
Forfeiture and quitting the game
How to contact us and what to do in case of errors or bugs
custom avatar photo
Before We Get a New Course....WE NEED A DRIVING RANGE
forced forfeiting a match
2020 Andyson Tournament Scores/Info Here
Moderator Interference
presenting: WGT Hall of Fame......and all notable results &
Player Availability
New version crashing (WGT Launcher)
Who’s gotten trolled by me?
*** Downtime tonight 4/27/21 ***
announcer
Chat box triplets
"Game Ended Without a Winner" Error
Why is this game freezing all the time?
Tracking down disconnects/crashes
Players using Discord
discord better than Skype and teamspeak
Discord
Scott's tips
Welcome to WGT
Why Isn't This Game Popular To Players The Play The Like
Best WGT Player of all Time!
Discord?
Mobile Players w/150 Averages
can't change any equipment
Cant remove friends
Post your best putts here!
APRIL 2021
What I’m I doing wrong
I need to buy whole set of clubs. Looking for discount
Invisible Wall
Stroke Play Freezes
7 Billion coins won first day?
Delete friend
ball shot count
Post Your Best Replays Here!
New Update 1.70 (3/31/2021)
WGT player with most Ranked Rounds Played?
disconnect game errors
Is this WGT's oldest active player?
Some Hopefully Useful Suggestions for the Business Plan
can sign in, but can't get game to start
Welcome to WGT Early Access!
5th Anniversary
Forfeiting At the End of a Round
Young46 vs Alpenpirat
What just happened
Lower your stress level! - Play this from The National WGT
Does searching for a game even work?
Coins
Internet speeds
How is the 3x XP Calculated
PC Players Room
Hall of Fame
Putter Input
How Important is forgiveness of a putter?
MY RECENT THREADS
NO INCREMENTS ON PUTTING METER
millions of.........
QUICK LINKS TO VIDS & TUTORIALS
HAPPY NURSES DAY
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BE
MP INVITES ALT SHOT , STROKE , COIN
VARIOUS GOOD TIPS TO KNOW OR NOT
LET'S HELP COMMUNICATE
VALLEY of the SUN C C ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT)
WORD GAMES PUZZLES , GIF's , ETC
<^><^><^><^><^>
email thread sorting
Reciving WGT email
stopped getting any CC messages/emails from WGT
Inviting Friends Not Sending Emails - World Golf Tour
Emailing members
reply WGT emails
Doesn't reply to email's
No email from WGT
NO REPLY s FROM WGT HELP
No reply from Customer Support
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National Today Tuesday September 12 * National Video Games Day *
National Video Games DayNo 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!
National Video Games Day related content
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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VALLEY of the SUN C C INVITES ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT) pages 35.5 - 36
VALLEY of the SUN C C ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT)
pdb1
25,122 PostsMon, Jan 6 2020 6:05 PM
Welcome to WGT Early Access!
I certainly have a lot of thoughts about this . But I think I will wait and let the Beta run it's course . I do not want to speculate too much . The powers that be could be on to a good flash alternative . But it has a long way to go .
Here are my most recent lists and tributes .
*THANX TO THE GR8 CC's
TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN
Is this WGT's oldest active player?
NOT FROM THE SHORT LIST
GOLF WITH FRIENDS
I BUILT THE WALL
MIA - Where are they?
TO POST IN THE FORUM OR NOT
HONORABLE MENTION OF SOME WGT KICK ASS GR8's
These forums have many tips that newer players need to know . Tip 1
HOW ABOUT A RARE WGT FLASH REPLAY FOR XMAS
THERE ARE A LOT OF REPLAYS
" TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page .
" THE THREAD PAGE "
" FRIENDS & WGT TROPHY PAGE "
" THE PUTTING PAGE " .
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
MP INVITES ALT SHOT , STROKE , COIN
HAPPY NURSES DAY
WORD GAMES PUZZLES , GIF's , ETC
QUICK LINKS TO VIDS & TUTORIALS
millions of.........
REMEMBER THE 19th HOLE ?
THERE HAS GOT TO BE A BETTER WAY
THERE ARE A LOT OF REPLAYS
SEASONS GREETINGS
HOW ABOUT A RARE WGT FLASH REPLAY FOR XMAS
WHAT DO YOUR COUNTRY BALLS LOOK LIKE ?
TO POST IN THE FORUM OR NOT
HONORABLE MENTION OF SOME WGT KICK ASS GR8's
HAPPY 4th OF JULY
THINGS GO BETTER WITH GIRLS
It's a FLOP OFF!
ARCHIVES " GOODY " OMG WTF IDK
HOW DO I GET UP IN THE CLUB ?
WHAT DO YOUR COUNTRY BALLS LOOK LIKE ?
9 SHADES OF GREY
All my recent lists can be found all on the same page . On page 37 . In this thread . Also known as " TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page .
Gift Of Golf Foundation
Flash "AFTER" DEC 2020 ....This may work?
Early Access and member status
New Home for VOTSCC Dwellers
CAN SOMEONE CLEAR THIS UP FOR ME PLEASE
Information about release 7/30/2015
Level 200 is the maximum possible
Friends list
How do you type stuff into you notebook?
*How many CC's are there?
pay for new clubs and stuff
rental clubs
Players list in WGT commuity
*THE CANADIAN VIEW EH
*TOOK A LONG TIME FOR MY STUBBORN ...............
WGT Got This One Right
Where in the world is WGTdbloshoe???
METER SPEED
Rosetta Stone for Tekoma
*CHALK ANOTHER ONE UP FOR COURTENEY
CC IMPROVEMENTS ? IS ANY OF THIS TRUE ?
CONTROVERSIAL
**One for the number crunchers
NOTHING LIKE A FALSE MEASURE IS THERE ?
*YOU GUYS ARE SURE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO
THE LIONHEARTED
***LET'S BE HONEST
*LET'S BE (COMPLETELY) HONEST 2...OR PROBABLY NOT...
REDEMPTION
*People! PEOPLE! CHANGE THE TOPIC HERE !
THERE HAS GOT TO BE A BETTER WAY
**Every Day People CC Weekly Rewards.
POACHERS
CC v CC Top 100
*I MEAN WHAT I SAY NOT WHAT YOU READ
Icon & Shoe at TopGolf facility: Add your caption!
Two What??
The 19th Hole HOLIDAY EDITION!
VEM "Virtual Equipment Module”
V E M !
*alosso ( 16,000 )
Game Completion
Since the update
A way to know
REJOICE THE EDIT BAR HAS BEEN RESTORED
*9 SHADES OF GREY
*Random act of kindness (A true story)
*Christmas in July 2015
*Help wanted...Santas needed, Christmas 2015
*Christmas in July 2016
MrCaddie 12 Days of Christmas in July giveaway
*2017- 12 Days of WGT's Holiday Give away
Ho ! Ho ! Ho ! ....Merry Christmas !
Feelin Generous
In the Spirit of Christmas
On The 6th Day of Christmas
New XP System
Reference of CC Levels and XPs
Most Consecutive Days Played!
Consecutive day bonus points
200 Consecutive days played.
*TO PASS OR NOT TO PASS ?
PUTTING
Another way to Putt
*Tekoma's Putting Techniques vol.1
*vol.2 Tekoma's Putting Techniques
*Putting Tip: Distance Control
*Putting, its killing me (slowly)
*Putter precision tests - Now with irons!
StoneCold's Putting Clinic
Understanding Wind, Precision & Forgiveness
*Putting Math (not for the faint of heart)
*Putting by the Numbers - UPDATE*
AB's Putting Guide-My Secrets 2018 Update
https://youtu.be/lSeL3C2im20
https://sites.google.com/site/bilkosputterpal/jacobsgolfstats/wgt-putting-201-sck
WalkofLife
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WGAUu-a72sD8jmrSQKp5VNHDVhBqHxxIK1nDz1wmX5g/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vEsKZ4M9T4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9SVkHecqR5w7mkXKvjGrw/videos
WalkofLife Punch Chart
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15Y9nipctR_jRHj2L-KWkFxN29oYAqBaIaLEmid__Lgo/edit?usp=sharing_eixpa_nl&ts=588468a7
MistressCosetteamazingblog
Need help with chipping distances
*DEM DAM DOTS DON'T DING
To Ding or Not To Ding...That IS the Question
Uneven lie tutorial
*Rosetta Stone for Tekoma
Best WGT Player of all Time!
I'm probably the .....DUMBEST OWNER OUT THERE
*VALLEY of the SUN C C ( is closed . thread stil active )
FLASH BENCHMARK TEST - How well does your computer run Flash?
Pro Shop Equipment Tables
***Scott's tips
Nerdy thread
HELP SCOTTHOPE ...or Anybody !!!
PB1 We Miss You
PDB1's (Paul) 20,000th Lifetime Post!
*CLASH # 45 HONORABLE MENTION
Join the Most Exclusive Club on WGT.com
Join the most NonExclusive Club on ..............
Bad Moon Rising One Year Anniversary
SHOUT OUT TO MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN
A rant by OPY
Jokes on me...
REDEMPTION
*THE POWER OF SUGGESTION
A Note to the Trolls
*EVEN WHEN I GET MY NEW GLASSES
*THE LIONHEARTED
hello! Here I was Moderated by a real Moderator . WGTPizza
*Almost an R1 Thanksgiving
Is it too hot for golf?
I MISSED A PUTT & EVERYTHING JUST FELL APART
CC Corner 2010
*I GOT MAIL
Yancy Alien Hunting On Golf Course -- Shocking End!
Club Owner transfer
Club Owner Troll !
Staying on Course
*HAIL TO THE MIDDLE AND LOWER TIERS
HAVE TO GET THIS OFF MY CHEST!
.INTERESTING CLASH 27 RESULTS
It's a FLOP OFF!
*Gift Of Golf Foundation
Mobile Players w/150 Averages
WGTLS CLOSES . END OF AN ERA
WHAT DO YOUR COUNTRY BALLS LOOK LIKE ?
ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE
DID THE STEAM IN THE SURVEY COOL YOU OFF ?
*MIA - Where are they?
*Petervcpt - RIP my friend
FOND MEMORIES FOR THE PASSING OF ANOTHER BELOVED WGTER
Asking all WGT CC's to honor AZ "Hot Shots" firefighters
Firefighters in Arizona
AZ FIRE FIGHTERS REMEMBERED
Hello WGTers.... Please read !!!!
NEW ADS FOR YOU
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Email Members - World Golf Tour
TRYING TO SEND A MESSAGE TO
scoring,averages,?
THE CLASHES
What is that CC vs CC event
You thought that gnomes were good.
CC vs CC Event #6
CC clash....
CC vs CC Clas #6
Misleading GOLDEN PUTTER
NEWSFLASH!! WGT's Gold Putter Stash Secret is Out
Never mind there are too many
CC ADVERTISEMENTS
Valley of the Sun Casual Club
CC to consider
Try it you might like it
IF YOU HAVN'T SEEN THE COOLEST AND FUNNEST
MAKING THE TURN
*Valley of the SUN "OFF THE RAIL"
*If you have a good air conditioner
A PLACE WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE GR8 AND THE TOURNEYS ARE ....
TIME TO SERIOUSLY LOOK AT OUR CC
ARE YOU A SMALL STRUGGLING CC ?
WEBSITE / FORUM FOR YOUR CC , ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES
IRISH IN THE VALLEY
AN OFFER YOU WILL LIKELY REFUSE
WE STILL HAVE THE T-BIRD
*THINGS GO BETTER WITH GIRLS
New Home for VOTSCC Dwellers
It looks like introductions and invites to .............
TIME TO SERIOUSLY LOOK A OUR CC
Join the most NonExclusive Cub on ..............
Country Club Corner » Joining a country club
VOTSCC vs CC
VOTSCC VS THE PEOPLES CLUB 1st INTERPLAY
VOTSCC VS EVERY DAY PEOPLE . 2nd INTERPLAY CLASH
*CLASH IN SESSION
*VOTSCC INTERPLAY TEAM IS READY FOR ANOTHER
*HEY BAD MOON RISING
*SCOUNDRELS & WENCHES IN THE VALLEY
*VOTSCC vs FANTASY BAY INTERPLAY # 5
*VOTSCC vs LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS INTERPLAY # 6
*LIVE AND LET GOLF IN THE VOTS
*VOTSCC vs BAD MOON RISING
*Scoundrels & Wenches CC vs Calm Waters CC
VALLEY OF THE SUN vs ARNIES ARMY
Jeff's New WGT CC vs CC Interplay format
*BAD MOON RISING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
*BUSHWACKING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
VOTSCC CHALLONGE
*SURE LOOKS LIKE FUN
relentless
I'm probably the .....dumbest owner out there
HAPPY 4th OF JULY
Remove flag stick and put it back in
TOPGOLF WHAT ARE YOU DOING
SEASONS GREETINGS
Shame on us all - consecutive days
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Think I just found the lowest AVG player on wgt
Rare and Epic apparel mobile
People complaining about slow pace of play!
Harvest Showdown Awards and Badges
Coin room forfeiters
Super Passes and Clash Question
people who disconnect during a game
3 wedges no hybrid
How Important is forgiveness of a putter?
WGT player with most Ranked Rounds Played?
Forfeiting At the End of a Round
How to Get From Game Mode Screen to My Profile
super pass
forced forfeiting a match
Foul Mouth Players
Multiplayer Chat
Harvest Showdown Awards and Badges
"Game Ended Without a Winner" Error
Quitters!
|| Apparel Megathread ||
torrey pines
Showdowns
Coaching
Coin Room Suggestion
showdown
showdown scoring
Showdown
apparel
Tie-Dye Showdown issue
Torrey Pines?
chat section during game
Quitters
4 somes?
Reading the putt break: Help
RANDOM i'M NOT SURE ARE DUPLICATED
a calm day....
Reciving WGT email
MORE RANDOM
do it right
Can we do it
Where are they
random friend requests
inconsistant scoring
scoring,averages,?
disconnect game errors
bugs
"ANY RANDOM COURSE"
Load time out
does it add up
I can't see
Poaching of Club members
CAN'T ACCEPT OR RECIEVE INVITES
what the shank?
his is a easy 8 man bracket as an example
Is it gone ?
I CANT....
Friends? what friends?
Jokes on me...
I'm probably the .....
millions of......
a calm day....
Game Completion
» Is there any other value
Since the update
A way to know
I dont know where to
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As for the posts below . They are only a few of many many that could be viewed .
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As they are classics . Lucky to still be active or even in existence . So I am asking PLEASE do not reply in them . So as not to draw attention to them again .
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25,122 PostsMon, Jul 13 2020 7:21 PM
A brief tutorial on how to invite in " CREATE A GAME " for a " STROKE PLAY " multiplayer round .
CLICK GAME MODES ON THE GAME CLIENT
CLICK MULTIPLAYER THEN CLICK Stroke Play
CLICK Stroke Play " CREATE GAME "
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE AND YOUR CONDITIONS
CHOOSE " ANYONE " FOR RANDOM PLAYERS OR " INVITE " TO COOSE FROM
YOUR FRIENDS ONLINE .
IN THE SEARCH BOX TYPE FREINDS NAME OR ANY PLAYER YOU ARE AWARE ARE ONLINE . A PLAYER IN THE CHAT MIGHT SUGGEST A PLAYER HE OR SHE
KNOWS IS ONLINE .
IF YOU CLICK ANYONE , IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY SEARCH ONLINE PLAYERS .
THEY WILL JOIN YOU THERE IN THE LOBBY
ONCE YOU HAVE THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS YOU WOULD LIKE . IN STROKE PLAY YOU CAN PLAY WITH 1 , 2 , 3 OPPONENTS . SO IF 2 PLAYER IS ALL YOU WANT . WHEN 1 PLAYER SHOWS UP THE " TEE OFF" WILL HIGHLIGHT AND ACTIVATE . CLICK IT AND START PLAYING .
ENJOY !
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NATIONAL TODAY Thursday JULY 13
JULY 13
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.
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WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List NOV 2011
Top 10 Toy ListPAGES 1 - 3
 |   | andyson 6,415 Posts | Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:10 AM |
- My wife just got this in an email............
With the biggest shopping day of the year just around the corner, the WGT National Enquirer staff has scoured the local toy stores to make it easier to shop for your WGT addicted loved ones. After days and weeks of hair pulling and heart wrenching decision making, here are the top 10 WGT-related toys to gift.
#10 Mr. Potato Head - WGT Edition
Our own loveable WGTIcon comes to life as Mr. Potato Head in this special WGT edition of a classic for all ages!!
#9 Red Rider BolloxinBruges BB Gun
One of the all-time greatest young boy's Christmas gifts is a Red Ryder BB gun! The new BolloxinBruges Special edition will teach your youngster to be a straight shooter just like Bollie!
#8 Dr. Jedi's Medical Kit
The perfect role model for your children, Dr. Jedi has helped thousands with their problems on wgt.com. What better way to teach your kids how to give a shot?
#7 Tickle Me Esssy
This WGT Special Edition features lots of lols lol, Tickle his ribs and he'll say the most amazing things only he can understand! lol
#6 MrWGT's Monopoly
Be an entrepreneur like MrWGT! Play the new (coming soon) Monopoly Challenge on wgt.com using your credits not Monopoly money. Of course, WGT gets a 20% rake on all credit transactions.
#5 YANCYCAN'S WHAC-A-MOLE!
Bop them moles!! Help our good friend and fellow WGTer Yancy clear those pesky moles out of his Par 2 & 1/2 golf course with this WGT Special Edition Whac-A-Mole game!
#4 LizzieRossetti's Silly Putting Ball
Great stocking stuffers!! If you've seen Lizzie putt you know how hysterical it can be (it isn't her fault)! Now you can "Putt Like Lizzie" with this goofy ball made from the amazing world renown substance known to everyone as Silly Putty.
#3 Gift Certificates to WGT's New Driving Range
Gift certificates for a bucket of balls at the new WGT Driving range (coming soon in December, 2018!) are a welcome gift for any WGTer! Watch them practice hitting balls into Lake Tibbets and hear the squeals of laughter that it wasn't their own Callaway. (Add the YankeeJim blindfold from the WGT pro shop and they can learn how to hit by feel!)
#2 Plush Toy renniw52
We've all played with Ren on wgt.com, now we can play with him at home! This 8" tall squirrel plush toy is handcrafted by artisans and has amazing attention to detail. Nuts are included.
And the Number One WGT National Enquirer recommended gift is!!
#1 WGT Transformers - Legend to Master
Our most popular game. Use your Legend skills from the Master tees in WGT.com challenge and ready go competitions and amass millions in credits. Up to 10 accounts are available. Also available in Legend to Pro and Legend to Tour Pro.
Happy shopping everyone!
opyeuclid
6,660 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 11:19 AM
I have been a good boy this year ,, I want them ALL
duffer66
700 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 11:21 AM
LMAO Andy, great edition, maybe the best yet.
MioKontic
4,152 PostsTue, 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.- ( photo not available }
tiffer67
1,764 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 12:03 PM
Andyson you are a living genius, endless quality, fantastic....
hpurey
11,505 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 12:21 PM
ROFL!! Another Classic andyson ;-)
renniw52
5,385 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 xxrenniw52
5,385 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 9:58 PM
Brilliant!
Lashe
824 PostsWed, Nov 23 2011 9:32 AM
Brilliant as always Andy! lol Now I actually want to go shopping this year. :-)andyson
6,415 PostsWed, 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 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, Nov 24 2011 5:40 PM
He is in my cellar. Tell no one.MioKontic
4,152 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, 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 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Nov 28 2011 9:02 PM gsoup:renniw52:
Pictures?????
yeah what he said
pictureshpurey
11,505 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:12 AM
Hey,
When is the next issue coming out?
drmoose
3,507 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:52 AM
Yeah Andy, I some how missed the beginning of this post, great fun!SgtDoodles
3,112 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:59 AM
Folks that are new to this... CLICK HERE and be prepared to rofl!
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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!
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opyeuclid
6,660 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 11:19 AM
I have been a good boy this year ,, I want them ALL duffer66
700 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 11:21 AM
LMAO Andy, great edition, maybe the best yet.MioKontic
4,152 PostsTue, 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.- ( photo not available }
-
tiffer67
1,764 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 12:03 PM
Andyson you are a living genius, endless quality, fantastic.... hpurey
11,505 PostsTue, 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.......
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SgtDoodles
3,112 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 12:21 PM
ROFL!! Another Classic andyson ;-) -
renniw52
5,385 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 2:20 PM
Pictures?????
| | | PRIESTESS 10,558 Posts | Tue, Nov 22 2011 2:36 PM |
- Very cool Andy as usual.
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gsoup
2,929 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Nov 22 2011 9:58 PM
Brilliant!
Lashe
824 PostsWed, Nov 23 2011 9:32 AM
Brilliant as always Andy! lol Now I actually want to go shopping this year. :-)-
andyson
6,415 PostsWed, 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 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, Nov 24 2011 5:40 PM
He is in my cellar. Tell no one.MioKontic
4,152 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, 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 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Nov 28 2011 9:02 PM gsoup:renniw52:
Pictures?????
yeah what he said
pictures -
hpurey
11,505 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:12 AM
Hey,
When is the next issue coming out? drmoose
3,507 PostsThu, 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 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:52 AM
Yeah Andy, I some how missed the beginning of this post, great fun! SgtDoodles
3,112 PostsThu, Feb 16 2012 10:59 AM
Folks that are new to this... CLICK HERE and be prepared to rofl!
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ICONIAN's TIPS
WGT FORUM THREAD How to properly use chip and pitch clubs: A guide V2.0W
 |   | 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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Andyson Memorial 2016 - Final Result and de-brief. Dec 3
1Andyson Memorial 2016 - Final Result and de-brief.
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 |   | PaulTon 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.
- 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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsWed, 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 PostsWed, 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.
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PaulTon
10,730 PostsThu, Dec 8 2016 7:16 PM 
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bery111
3,859 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, 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.
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BigKnight
2,764 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, Dec 9 2016 5:02 PM 
gsoup
2,929 PostsFri, Dec 9 2016 5:11 PM
very well done to all
.
bubbsboy
6,876 PostsSat, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Dec 13 2016 11:16 AM
Top stuff Paul, great tribute via your web site. -
drmoose
3,478 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsMon, 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
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pdb1
22,329 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Feb 6 2017 12:02 PM
Great stuff guys .-
alanti
10,563 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Feb 6 2017 3:57 PM
Thats just way to cool ,
OPY
mystry78
879 PostsMon, 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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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.
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
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
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
***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
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!)
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[size=10][b]RODDMANN
02 Feb 2016 @ 11:43 AM
"ccvcc match"
Hi names ,Rod..Roddmann wgt. Have been trying to get a hold of my opponent for this Game...can't get a response ..I would like to play, but may be he is unable,to play ..Ty for your time
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[size=10][b]COBRARED
28 Jan 2016 @ 1:38 PM
"CC clash"
thank you and your members aswell
Cobrared (Hit em Straight n True Golf Club)[/b][/size]
RemBeau
10 Oct 2015 @ 1:46 PM
"Clash#9"
Hello PB
Been a pleasure .
Keep on the work for your CC Valley of the Sun
whank
14 Feb 2016 @ 9:22 PM
"THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS"
Hello this is whank form the Chuluota Florida country club.To say thank you for the kind post re: the clashes we were in.Golf is a gentleman's sport and that is what you are ,with the up most respect.Again from myself,directors,and members also to the wgt players if they do read this we thank you whank,aka william operations director
ittlejohn61
14 Feb 2016 @ 7:23 PM
"thank you."
TY YOU FOR YOUR KIND POST AT MY CLUB GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOURNEY. WGT IS VERY NASTY CALL ME ANYTIME 859-694-4176 IVE HELPED CLUBS MOVE ON AND IVE BROUGHT THE ENTIRE CLUB HERE, I LIKE YOUR TECH, LITTLEJOHN61, CLUB OWNER.
HenryKawa
13 Feb 2016 @ 8:25 PM
"CT ROCKS!"
PDB1. Forget what I said about CT. I think we are on the verg of working out all our differences. Turns out he is not that bad of a guy after all. See you later.
HenryKawa
13 Feb 2016 @ 8:09 AM
"You are my friend sir!"
PDB1. I am sorry for the post that someone posted as a quote coming from me. That post was deleted immediately by me because I thought I was posting about CT. I didn't mean it against you. In its place I said something to the effect that "you are my friend". I would never say anything against any of my friends. I also TRY try try not to say anything bad about anyone, however it is getting extremely difficult not to lash back at CT. He has been all over me for years. I don't know what his problem is. I truly believe he needs psychiatric help. There is something wrong with that boy! Anyways, what can I do to make it up to you?
Henry (I am a police officer - 36 years and still not retiring).
ct690911
12 Feb 2016 @ 3:04 PM
"Kawa"
I actually posted on Gary's wall that his comments about you instilling hate were misplaced...you can read it unless he deleted. Kawa is an idiot...a narcissistic psychopath who craves attention ...akin to a reality star without a career.
senior police officer?...please
MFERGI
21 Feb 2016 @ 7:56 AM
"Club CLASH 17"
Its always a pleasure to play a nice club .We will look forward for another matchup .
Mark
fadduh
29 Feb 2016 @ 6:32 AM
"Thx P"
I will let Harry know....and yes....we luv the heck out of him too...See you soon.....Keep Rising
Jtcooki
29 Mar 2016 @ 12:02 AM
"Jtcooki"
Hi Paul,
Forgive me for not getting emails or your messages. I play on my iPad so I don't see wall posts from the app and for some reason I'm not receiving email notifications. I will attempt to complete the remaining requirements tomorrow. I also need to get better associated with sending messages.
Jeff
dschom5
28 Mar 2016 @ 9:02 PM
"Game end"
Not sure what happened at the end Paul, sank that putt and was kicked off. Good game.
Turd
willyjhopuky1
26 Mar 2016 @ 4:22 PM
"thank you"
thanks for being a good sport. have a good year! bobby
niklas3243
25 Mar 2016 @ 8:42 AM
"ty"
Good to see some players out there with respect for the game..have fun out there.
PLAY ON 3243
conveyorguy
11 Mar 2016 @ 6:53 PM
"clash"
Thanks, and we tryin lol...care to do a CC vs CC match let me know. Mike
conveyorguy
24 Mar 2016 @ 10:05 PM
"10"
10 good number here too...chat soon
conveyorguy
24 Mar 2016 @ 5:42 PM
"CC Match"
Hi Paul..was wonderin if u still interested in a match. Happy Easter, Mike
maoriand1 wrote "clash #22"
at 2:47 AM on April 23, 2016
thx vm for you words...our position in the clash is always between 48 and 55... in 58 players i think is a very good result...we can't do better at moment... thx and good game.
Pootick wrote "Forum posts"
at 7:22 AM on April 22, 2016
Thank you for standing up to the lame weak minded bullies in the forum. Believe me when I say that you have many more supporters than they do. The bullies must believe that if they constantly spew their rubbish in the form of criticism, that it will actually become true. The truth is that nobody offers a single bit of tribute to them or their vicious criticism of so many others.
AngelaS wrote "So nice…thanks so much"
at 7:15 PM on March 11, 2016
That's so nice, thank you so much….Wish we could have given you more of a challenge! Good luck to you as well!
Angela
YancyCan
09 Mar 2016 @ 4:28 PM
"Contact Conondrum"
Hello --- Yancy again
I cannot seem to message you --- could you try on your end to reach me please?
THX - I am Yancy
@TeamYancy
YancyCan wrote "Thanks For The YancyCaan Page!"
at 4:23 PM on March 9, 2016
Hi Paul -- I am Yancy
Thanks for not only the nice words - but I love this "YancyCaan" video page on your CC website!
Happy you have enjoyed my video work --- MUCH MORE to come!
Sincerely, My name is Yancy
Chris1973M
24 Mar 2016 @ 11:30 AM
"Happy Easter Bro"
Happy egg hunting Paul..hope you and the family and VOTSCC have great weekend!
Chris
ct690911
21 Apr 2016 @ 4:16 AM
"final post from me..."
You have posted several times about the pending ruination of your CC. I have never seen an owner publically bemoan hisown Club and slag its' members for continued lack of participation.Then you state concern these same people may read my post? Your posts and responses are becoming stranger and more disconnected from reality. If a mountain of evidence says an object is blue, you will state it is white and challenge people to prove you wrong. Paul...sometimes a cigar..
take care,
ct
HenryKawa
17 Apr 2016 @ 9:04 AM
"Paul, this is funny!"
- with all that is going on and being said in the forums, the bottom line is:
WHO IS RIGHT AND WHO IS WRONG in this dispute of words?
I think very highly of you sir, and would not do anything to jeopardize that, so I am going to be honest and tell you who is "RIGHT", between you and CT.
You are! Although ct is trying to be fair, his skepticism and un-trusting character has made all his allegations, when it comes to me, off base and wrong.
Thank you for the support. Some day I will verify (to you), that I am who I am claiming to be.
HenryKawa
16 Apr 2016 @ 9:54 PM
"Thank you again my friend!"
- I read your post. Thank you for setting me straight. I will think about what you said, which by the way, I appreciate very much. I agree with what you said. I did basically ask for it in a way. I am smart enough to know what I was getting myself into, with the personalities of the people who frequent the threads. lol
- Don't worry, I will be back. This is just an intermission. I am JUST GETTING WARMED UP!
- Stay tuned!
HenryKawa
13 Apr 2016 @ 10:38 AM
"Thank you, my friend!"
On February 14, 2016, you made me a trophy in recognition of my 3000 friends. I thank you very much for that. A new milestone is approaching sir. I am closing in on 4000 friends. I think I will accomplish that goal in about 2 weeks. HK.
TinysTeeShot
12 Apr 2016 @ 5:13 PM
"Thanks Boss"
rdm2125
10 Apr 2016 @ 7:30 PM
"cc/cc"
that what i told him also, i wasn't sure and told him we should play it over i left it on his messages, thank you anyways
Edgey54321
09 Apr 2016 @ 1:57 AM
"You been reading my mail"
Ha Ha,
Alan
Edgey54321
08 Apr 2016 @ 12:55 PM
"THANK YOU"
Thanks for you best wishes, and I wish you all the best for the future
Alan
Edgey54321
23 Apr 2016 @ 12:09 AM
"Have accepted"
Alan
Edgey54321
[size=10]22 Apr 2016 @ 10:32 PM
"One day we will give you agame"
Thanks for the game pity we were not as competitive as we could be only I cant stop members wasting Super passes. By the the time we get matched up we have none left. Just to prove the point we won two match to zero where clubs did not play at all and in doing so used up six super passes. Again all the best for the future[/size]
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duaneeddy0
07 Apr 2016 @ 3:26 AM
"Hi Paul"
I'm not to bad just having a bad spell !!!
I thought I had left a message about leaving the club.but obviously not.please accept my apologies.
but I have left the club.
Regards
Russ
ROBERT744
24 Apr 2016 @ 10:42 PM
"Got match in"
I'm starting to learn the ropes. Thanks, Paul - ROBERT744
ROBERT744
24 Apr 2016 @ 10:40 PM
"Got my match in with GMDAVE for the Clash!"
ROBERT744
24 Apr 2016 @ 2:30 PM
"Clash with Trout Slayers"
Hello Paul:
Just to keep you posted, I did communicate with my opponent, GMDAVE, and we were scheduled to play this afternoon, after I had to postpone from this morning. However, we haven't hooked up yet, and now at 4:30 CST, I have to leave. I just know I'll figure out a way to play these events successfully at some point. Wanted to keep you informed.
Thanks - ROBERT744
KLOSTER1
23 Apr 2016 @ 2:45 PM
"KLOSTER"
thanks to you , it was a pleasure to play with you and hope we have the opportunity to face again
ATT: KLOSTER
JOCKEY CLUB
ct690911
23 Apr 2016 @ 10:40 AM
"sit rep.."
Paul, if you have settled down, I will unblock you.
ct
ROBERT744
30 May 2016 @ 1:23 PM
"Missed Event"
Paul:
No excuses here, I just didn't pay close enough attention to the event I missed. Will make a concerted effort to not do that again..
In that regard, I need to let you know that I'll be on a trip without access to internet from next Thursday, 6-3, until Saturday, 6-18. So, since I won't be able to respond or stay connected, it's not a slight against you or our great club. I'll be back in full swing on the 19th, and will send you a message.
Will be up and playing some WGT golf before then.
Thanks, Paul - ROBERT744
StephanieCA
27 May 2016 @ 5:56 AM
"Thank you"
Hi Paul,
Thank you for the warm welcome:) I am still kinda new here and figuring things out as I go. Luckily the WGT community is friendly and willing to help.
See you on the Tee
Steph
PeteGherardini
25 May 2016 @ 6:26 PM
"Hi Paul"
My Wife went to AJ High school and graduated in 1987, I live in east Mesa, Baseline and Power area. Maybe we can do lunch some day.
Pete
ROBERT744
24 May 2016 @ 9:32 PM
"Friend Connection"
Hello Paul:
I did make contact with 2511jonnyxx and we will try to hook up tomorrow afternoon my time (he's in UK).
Regarding the Interplay#5 and #6, can you tell me after I've reached my opponent and set up a time to play, how do I set up a match for multiple players? I just haven't done this yet.
Thanks - ROBERT744
Also, thanks for entering me in these matches!
DarPlays
08 May 2016 @ 7:08 PM
"Nearly the Same"
Hi Paul. I do live in Goodyear and that's why I came up with the name. Just typed it in. WGT just let me know it was available. Had I known there was another club by nearly the same name I would of tried something different. Didn't realize it until I had setup the club. As you said nothing we can do about it now since WGT doesn't allow name changes. I'll keep your offer in mind if it doesn't work out.
Dar
ROBERT744
20 Jun 2016 @ 8:56 PM
"Cecking In"
Hello Paul:
I'm back from our trip and from being away from my PC and VOTSCC. Thanks for your leadership of our club.
Take care - Robert
ROBERT744
20 Jun 2016 @ 8:39 PM
"Checking In"
Chris1973M
17 Jun 2016 @ 1:58 PM
"Hey Old Man"
If you get out this week end i would love to play 1 and shoot the sh...it!
Chris1973M
14 Jun 2016 @ 1:24 PM
"Hey P"
Looks like things are going good in the votscc...hope all been well and look forward to seeing you the course bud.
Chris
harryskunk
13 Jun 2016 @ 5:42 AM
"friend"
hey paul hope your well ?
ROBERT744
30 Jun 2016 @ 4:27 PM
"Will be out of PC touch"
Hello Paul:
I"m going out of town from this Saturday, July 2nd until Sunday, July 10th. I'll be without my PC, but will have the iPad. I'll respond to any posts when I return. Hope your summer is going well.
Thanks - ROBERT744
queening
28 Jun 2016 @ 5:13 AM
"new formum "
25 is 25 no questions asked 0 given
queening
27 Jun 2016 @ 9:27 AM
"ranked 25 "
I am 25 no doubt its on my blog and wgt confrm it cheers me lol
queening
26 Jun 2016 @ 12:57 PM
"banned "
seems you going the way of over 60 usa players mate . in the bin eg blocked goodbye .
queening
21 Jul 2016 @ 3:38 PM
"new ranking "
moved up to 23 on champ list haha yanks of course don't count as use nb .and ty usa codes in games HAHAHAHAHA
Leggoman13
03 Jul 2016 @ 9:03 AM
"Friends invite"
Hi PDB1
sent to you a friends invite
please accept so we can about Christmas in July request
would like to help, but need more info
lets do it in private will be easier
tks
cheers
)
vanessalenoire
03 Jul 2016 @ 2:22 AM
"My disappointment?"
I told to the person whom i handed the club to warn me in case of problems.
He didn't respond to my private messages. I dont know why...
He gave the club to another person and he left the Club
This is my ex Club
Thanks about the wall
Raflon79 wrote "Award"
at 10:01 AM on July 4, 2016
Thanks
pdb1
05 Jul 2016 @ 5:11 PM
"Lol Nope "
Didn't think it was that . Don't even remember that . But I can see I was not trying to poach at least . Lol .
pdb1
04 Jul 2016 @ 4:53 PM
"I can't remember "
the post or what I was referring to , must have been a long time ago . But yes It would have been a compliment .
Paul
Dubfore
05 Jul 2016 @ 9:08 AM
"Who?"
Dubfore
05 Jul 2016 @ 9:02 AM
"Who?"
You got your memory back, amazing. Congratulations.
Dubfore
04 Jul 2016 @ 4:37 PM
"Infamous?"
Thanks for the compliment.
Dubfore
07 Jul 2016 @ 5:56 AM
"'A' Dub"
Something to be proud of.
Dubfore
06 Jul 2016 @ 6:10 PM
"The Plop Thickens...."
Notoriety says you, for what?
Dubfore
06 Jul 2016 @ 6:31 AM
"?"
Testing your memory again.
Why did you form that opinion, that I'm 'infamous'? I thought I was just a legend.
Dubfore
06 Jul 2016 @ 5:27 AM
"."
I expect not to have to remind you of anything.
pdb1
06 Jul 2016 @ 3:46 PM
pdb1
06 Jul 2016 @ 6:29 PM
"Lol IDK"
Being " The Dub " . "I guess my definition "
was not the exact proper adjective . Maybe more along the lines of " notoriety " .
Rynol wrote "CC vs CC"
at 2:21 AM on July 10, 2016
Thank you for your wishes. We too enjoyed it ... best of luck.
ostfriedel wrote "club-match"
at 2:25 AM on June 26, 2016
Hi Paul
Thank you for your kind words. For us here from Walhall it was a pleasure too. All the best for your coming matches!
Friedel
ROBERT744
11 Jul 2016 @ 7:57 PM
"Back in the Saddle"
Hello Paul:
I'm back in Dallas again and will be checking in our forum and playing some rounds. I played some while out of town on the iPad, but it's not the same as being connected to our Club. Hope all is well with you and the Club.
ROBERT744
fadduh wrote "Thanks Paul"
at 4:07 AM on July 25, 2016
Well done on 11th..maybe we can start a Flamingo Garden...lol..Take Care Brother !
FATTY501 wrote "Thank you Paul"
at 1:22 PM on July 23, 2016
I think Craven Dale has finally found the right formula now xx
alosso wrote "Clash 27 thread"
at 6:36 AM on July 15, 2016
Thanks for your support mate! Your objectivity makes me happy!
Paul
VegasWade wrote "Same group of prats ..."
at 9:53 PM on July 13, 2016
I agree with your post. It's always the same group of posters being negative about EVERYTHING. And most of them break several forum rules/TOS guidelines every day with their trolling.
Widowsbite wrote "PS"
at 1:59 PM on July 11, 2016
Lvl 12 club with so few members is quite an achievement
Widowsbite wrote "cc v cc"
at 1:58 PM on July 11, 2016
1st off Wanda is smoking Hot. lol
You were directed to our club by mkrizan86. Regarding that, everyone is entitled to opinions. FWIW about 40 of our 60 members have joined our FB Group, including 18 of 19 with sub 61.00 averages. Obvious no proof of anything but I think it is a possitive thing.
Your club has 21 Master Tier players or greater. Put together a list by July 24th and I will get volunteers based on tees and tier for play in August, if that is truly your intention.
Ms Natalia
Nuts4Putting wrote "Was a pleasure to meet ya!"
at 8:29 AM on July 11, 2016
I had a blast on our game!! Even though
you kicked our azz's lol
Lets play soon!
Cami
xo
mkrizan86 wrote "?"
at 9:02 AM on July 10, 2016
I deleted my post, so nobody else can see it. You can find it in your email, the link to the CC is in there.
Cheers
Chris1973M wrote "Thanks Paul"
at 7:29 AM on July 10, 2016
"For helping the guys with the cc forum"
Ill meet you on the course...peace brother
Chris
poppopjoe
24 Jul 2016 @ 1:44 PM
"thank you "
Audubon c.c.
maoriand1 wrote "another year..."
at 9:31 AM on July 30, 2016
happy b-day Paul..
[size=10][b][i][size=10][b]drmoose[/b][/size][/i][/b][/size]
[size=10][b][i][size=10][b]13 Aug 2016 @ 8:15 PM
"Andyson 2"
Paul,
After reading your latest post to the 'Andyson' thread, I truly suggest you seek help. Wow, and Wow! To me, it is incomprehensible that anyone with a shred of decency would corrupt an online eulogy to one of our lost members. Maybe this is a mis-understanding, but if not, the cdommunity will not look favorably on your actions.
Doc
drmoose
13 Aug 2016 @ 6:52 PM
"Andyson"
If your forum post about "pot / kettle" was directed at me, you are waaaaay out of line. I have followed almost every forum post since I joined in 2011. I have seen everything that has transpired between you and Andyson in open forums. I simply asked that out of respect, you and Colin take your personal battles elsewhere, as is only right in memory of one who gave so much to our community. There are many who would think that bringing any type of personal disagreements to that particular thread was very inappropriate. I will leave it at that.
Doc
ct690911
13 Aug 2016 @ 10:48 AM
"thank-you"
...for the quick response. I have always considered you an upstanding guy, else I would pay you no mind. I did apologize in advance if I missed something.
We both know life is fleeting...A truism lost on the young.
take care my friend,
ct[/b][/size][/i][/b][/size]
harryskunk wrote "cc v cc"
at 6:10 AM on August 23, 2016
ok tk paul
evarrich wrote "C.C EVENT #29"
at 7:18 PM on August 19, 2016
" THANK YOU PAUL AND VOTSCC "
Those of us at Florida Plantation that were able to join in on the C.C event thank you for the game. You have a great club here run by a great sportsman. Thank you for the message we as well enjoyed the game.
Evarrich
harryskunk wrote "friend"
at 9:46 AM on August 17, 2016
tks paul iam cool we are goner have a cc v cc game soon as thats finished hope you want a rematch?
harryskunk wrote "hey"
at 11:03 AM on August 16, 2016
hows life my friend?
golfdwarf22 wrote "Thank you"
at 5:12 AM on August 16, 2016
Thanks for the invite 2 your CC But I'm good at this time
Will keep you in mind
Judy
drmoose wrote "Thank you"
at 5:13 AM on August 14, 2016
Paul,
Thank you for cleaning that up. I have contacted Colin and asked him to do the same. As soon as that is done, I'm sure Fatdan and I will do the same.
Doc
SuperKanga wrote "CC vs CC"
at 3:50 AM on August 14, 2016
Hey Paul
)We would be interested in a little friendly competition whenever you are
)Rob
)FATTY501 wrote "Hi Paul"
at 6:39 AM on August 13, 2016
I dont know if your interested, we have already arranged a cc v cc with Bridgestone and most of them are high tiered players, however our lower tiers would like a game also, if you had any lower tiers (tour master and below) who would be interested in a small cc v cc would you contact Mike (Wtiger22) xx
Sue
Mca19670 wrote "Thanks"
at 4:42 AM on August 5, 2016
Hi Paul, thanks for inviting me and welcoming me to your CC. Much appreciated. Bit busy over next 2 days but hoping to get my introduction post posted in the forum soon and checking out the website. Man, there's a lot to do. Once I'm up and running I promise I'll become a welcome addition to the club.
Many thanks
Mca19670
Martin.
tjune2016 wrote "Club"
at 6:00 AM on August 4, 2016
I will think about joining your C.C. You are one of 2 i am pondering once i leave my present club.
bbqdog61 wrote "Thanks for offer...."
at 11:21 AM on August 3, 2016
Paul,
I appreciate the offer to join your fine club, but I have chose to go in different direction joining a club where 18-25 of my friends are .....Again, thanks for offer....
Jeff
Suze37 wrote "G'day Paul"
at 5:14 AM on August 3, 2016
Thanks for the contact.
Will be joining you before too long.
Suze
)
conveyorguy wrote "Clash #30"
at 7:30 AM on September 9, 2016
Boy did we get ***-slapped (no offense to the Mistress) by your guys in this one lol. Congrats on a gr8 round. btw, I see you finally got around to reading her blog...ain't she awesome ?
MistressCosette wrote "Thank you"
at 2:19 PM on September 5, 2016
Thank you for your lovely post on my wall. That review was one of the best (if not THE best) I have ever had on my blog. I work hard on it and it's a labor of love and a work in progress. When I can shoot 52, then it will be perfect. LOL
Feel free to check it on occasion, since I update it occasionally and post the date of the update in my profile intro. I'm always working to get better and sharing that knowledge makes the game more fun for everyone. That's my only intention.
I also look quite a bit like your "Wanda" even though I turned 63 in June. LOL. My profile pic is a shot of me last November. Enjoy the game.
SHF (Still Having Fun...the unofficial official motto of Majestic Mountain country club0
Mistress Cosette, MMCC, Director of Morale, Contributions, and Discipline
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BULLETIN 5
Textor
59 PostsMon, Apr 3 2017 4:24 PM
I believe you've got the format nailed, Martin. It's an enjoyable read.
You could have told everyone that, on the last hole, I left my par putt on the lip, defying gravity, giving you a win. It was a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to the rematch. After all, there's this trophy I covet.
I'll have to finish up later. The Laphroaig is starting it's magic.
Cheers,
Textor
jcm51
185 PostsMon, Apr 3 2017 4:29 PM
What a great read once again,,,, man it's better than golf digest...lol.
Rules for tee... False..
2 Jim Furyke
3 I Like Justine and if it's not him... I want to see Jordan redeem himself.
Maybe Aye
jcm.... John
Mca19670
364 PostsMon, Apr 3 2017 4:44 PM
Cheers guys. John you've got 1 of the 2 answers correct. And Textor looking forward to the rematch. Was a crackin match.
Martin
dschom5
1,070 PostsMon, Apr 3 2017 4:49 PM
Another good bulletin Martin, I say maybe naw on Dustin Johnson, I'm pulling for old Lefty to win another green jacket, always been a fan of Phil, True, on the tee question, and Lee Trevino never won the masters. Don't know the third one. Thanks for the mention in the bulletin.
Turd
Next260
220 PostsMon, Apr 3 2017 6:13 PM
Great read again, good round Turd maybe you'll get that perfect round yet.
unfortunately I don't know the trivia answers .I really haven't had a favorite since Jack retired .
DufferJohn7
686 PostsTue, Apr 4 2017 12:20 AM
Martin,
Another fine publication, wonder if there is a WGT Pulitzer in your future.
Well a bit of Clapton, a bit of mother nature and I couldn't break par on Merion tonight. But I smiled all the way through it. Thanks man, it was far out.
Maybe naw on the Masters even though I really have no clue. Like Turd I'd enjoy one of the guys have have been around a few times to win, keep those young guns at bay.
The trivia quiz is good for my education, not good for my knowledge, LOL. But now guys born the year I graduated college are trivia answers????? Real far out man, quite a downer.
OK I'm going to walk right in, around the back, about a mile from the railroad track
Peace,
John
PS: You youngsters ask the white haired folk here and they'll tell you where I'm going.jcm51
185 PostsTue, Apr 4 2017 3:08 AM jcm51:
What a great read once again,,,, man it's better than golf digest...lol.
Rules for tee... False..
2 Jim Furyke
3 I Like Justine and if it's not him... I want to see Jordan redeem himself.
Maybe Aye
jcm.... John
I Meant True on the First Question.....lol
I don't think Lee Tri.... ever won the PGA Championship.... Grand Slam consist of Masters, U.S Open, British Open and the PGA... I do believe.... but of course I could be wrong...lol
Mca19670
364 PostsTue, Apr 4 2017 4:43 AM
Yip, you could be wrong John. Lol.
JimQ916
4,677 PostsTue, Apr 4 2017 4:59 AM
Martin,,,,yet another great TWTW read....are a great read although I know none of the answers.....go figure....Jim. Your tournaments are awesome also....JimMca19670
364 PostsTue, Apr 4 2017 1:43 PM
Right I must be a maybes NAW for the poll because I've just put my money on Rory or Justin Rose to bring the green jacket back again to these shores. Drinks are on me at the 19th if any of these two win it.
Martin
Jtcooki
150 PostsWed, Apr 5 2017 3:01 PM
Nice Martin!
I can smell the Peet smokiness of my neatly poured Laphroaig calling me. Glad to hear Textor is a fellow member and connoisseur of that finely distilled Scotch!
Jeff
MGroza
223 PostsWed, Apr 5 2017 3:34 PM
Thank you Martin a ater great job and I love Robin Williams he is my favorite even he past too earlyMca19670
364 PostsThu, Apr 6 2017 2:10 PM
Ah well, looks like the answer to the poll-- Is Dustin Johnson a cert to be wearing the green jacket on Sunday is a definite Maybes Naw. He's withdrew from the tournament.Textor
59 PostsSat, Apr 8 2017 8:38 AM
It's going to be a beautiful day at the Masters. There are several really good pairings, which will be fun to watch, even as we keep an eye on the Leaderboard. There are 15 to 20 players who will wake up this morning believing they have a real chance to take the green jacket. With 70 degree temperatures, lite winds, and a compact field, Augusta will surrender a lot of birdies and eagles. It'll be fun.
Can Rory keep it in the fairway? Has Jordan overcome his 2016 demons? Will Fred and Phil belie their age? Is it Sergio's time? Can Rickie, Thomas Pieters, or Jon Rahm overcome the mystique of experience. There's Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Ryan Moore, and Thursday's leader Charley Hoffman. Anyone of these guys is capable. I can't wait!
The par 3 challenge:
1. Yes
2. The Masters
3. Jim FurykMca19670
364 PostsSat, Apr 8 2017 9:33 AM
Yes it's shaping up nicely Textor. Would love to see Garcia win it to be honest. As for the par 3 challenge. Congratulations, you just got a solid par.
MartinTextor
59 PostsSat, Apr 8 2017 10:36 AM
It'll be a great story if Sergio wins. Can he reverse his previous third round performances at Augusta? I like Rickie, but I don't know if he's ready. I think Jordan Spieth will win it. One could see his confidence emerge after making bird on 18 yesterday, finishing 36 at even par, 4 back. Can you believe he made a 9 on 15 Thursday.
TextorMca19670
364 PostsSat, Apr 8 2017 4:46 PM
Did I say in an earlier post that the drinks are on me if Rose wins it. You guys no I was only kidding don't yies. LolTextor
59 PostsSat, Apr 8 2017 5:50 PM
Get your checkbook ready, Martin. We'll all be lining up. It'll require a Gold Medal performance, though.
Today's Masters was fun. Tomorrow is going to be a battle. We should expect to see someone make their move on the front 9, forcing the others to aim at the pins coming in. It's going to be intense.
TextorJimQ916
4,677 PostsSun, Apr 9 2017 3:38 AM
Another Home Run Martin....a great read. I'm lost with the questions but I'll have a go at it the 1st 1 and say no, it can be longer than 4 inches.I'm temped to google the other 2 but that would take away the spirit of the quizzes. I'm looking forward to #6. Robin Williams was classic also...JimMca19670
364 PostsSun, Apr 9 2017 4:42 AM
Textor got the answers earlier Jim.
1. True
2. The Masters
3. Jim Furyk
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***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***2016
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PaulTon
10,730 PostsSat, 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.
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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSat, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsSun, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsWed, 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 PostsWed, Dec 7 2016 12:59 PM
well done you guys, and hats off to Bery111.-
mkrizan86
1,866 PostsThu, 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
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bery111
3,858 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, Dec 9 2016 1:54 PM
Starting in a few minutes, sadly no twitch. -
BigKnight
2,706 PostsFri, 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 PostsFri, 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
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gsoup
2,928 PostsFri, Dec 9 2016 5:11 PM
very well done to all
. 
bubbsboy
6,870 PostsSat, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Dec 13 2016 11:16 AM
Top stuff Paul, great tribute via your web site. -
drmoose
3,443 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, Dec 13 2016 3:23 PM
great stuff Paul !
an amazing amount of work put into that...well done
opyeuclid
6,282 PostsTue, 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 PostsTue, 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 PostsMon, 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
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pdb1
20,506 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Feb 6 2017 12:02 PM
Great stuff guys .-
alanti
10,538 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, 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 PostsMon, Feb 6 2017 3:57 PM
Thats just way to cool ,
OPY 
mystry78
798 PostsMon, 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
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WGT National Enquirer - Top 10 Toy List Fri, Dec 13 2013 4:02 PM
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!
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AUGUST 2015 CC TOURNEY WINNERS
31 Augrobmurphy4 came in first place in Chipping & Putting
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12 Aug
kmamjmemedmmm came in first place in CTTH Bracket # 10
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dschom5 came in first place in Olympic B9 All Play Easy / Moderate Set Up.
11 Aug
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11 Aug
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10 Aug
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10 Aug
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09 Aug
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09 Aug
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09 Aug
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09 Aug
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07 Aug
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07 Aug
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07 Aug
kmamjmemedmmm came in first place in Royal St. George Full 18
07 Aug
kmamjmemedmmm came in first place in CTTH Bracket # 9
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07 Aug
Buddha248 came in first place in Bethpage F9 / B9 Lower Tiers Default Tee's
07 Aug
kmamjmemedmmm came in first place in ISLANDER FR 9 T GRNS.
07 Aug
cardkleener came in first place in FAMOUSER FR 9 T GRNS.
06 Aug
nitramgoht came in first place in Olympic Club F9 / B9 Upper
06 Aug
JimQ916 came in first place in Olympic Club F9 / B9 Lower
06 Aug
kishoph came in first place in Hilversumsche CTTH F9 / B9
05 Aug
nitramgoht came in first place in VOTSCC Bracket # 24
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cdngolfhack came in first place in NO DRIVERS AGAIN MEDIUM TEES 3RD ATTEMPT.
04 Aug
kmamjmemedmmm came in first place in Oakmont F9 All Tiers "Random Tee's".
04 Aug
nitramgoht came in first place in Chambers Bay B9 All Play Default Tee's / Hole Loca
03 Aug
dschom5 came in first place in Merion F9 / B9
02 Aug
nitramgoht came in first place in Kaiawah Beach Arnies summer tour round 9 Upper Tie.
02 Aug
JimQ916 came in first place in Arnie's Summer Tour Round 9 Kiawah Lower tier.
01 Aug
kekanaranjo came in first place in " NO DRIVER'S # 2 ST ANDY " SAME RULES WEDGES & IR
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cdngolfhack came in first place in SEE FORUM DETAILS " NO DRVERS ALLOWED " PHIL MICKE
- on Fri 04 Sep 2015, 3:22 pm
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