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Category: Life

Lost a golf buddy last week. Gary Arnoldus 1947-2011.

Sad news in my world. One of my golf buddies, Gary Arnoldus, has died. His full obituary is at the bottom of this post, but neglects to mention the cause of death which I suspect is exposure to Agent Orange…

Category: Life, Miscellaneous

This is what happens when I make my own birthday cake

Had a fantastic day today with some friends on the golf course and then friends/family tonight. It was a good birthday. Still not too late to get me something, just make sure it isn’t golf gear! A trip to St.…

Category: Golf, Hackers

Punched Greens Russian Roulette

Had a frustrating day yesterday in my Thursday money game, and left a few bucks short and a little sore. Despite the fact that the course we played is a beautiful track, the greens had recently been aerated. The previous…

HOG World Tour returns to Black Mesa Golf Club in New Mexico

The last time I set foot on the grounds at Black Mesa Golf Club in New Mexico was back in 2009, but if feels like it has been 435,034 years. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t wish I…

Category: Golf, Hackers

Big change in the bag

It is 12:43am and I’m still up. I’m a bit wired after attending the first college football game of the year here, my Utah Utes vs the tougher than expected Montana State Bobcats. Utes win 27-10. Not sure that will…