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Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
- Bret Bearup
- Bret Bearup
I was about to go rip Ken Jennings a new one. Man, you saved me some real embarrassment by pointing out the subtle time stamp.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Bret Bearup
Bret Bearup
***Long post warning***
Back from a 3 week hiatus (I know....I'll make the next one longer lol)
*Took the Monday of eclipse 2017 off and drove the girls to Glasgow, then an hour south to be in totality. It was covered in here at the time, but totally worth it. Coolest thing I've ever seen, and it isn't close. Recommend making plans for 2024.
*Grand Tetons trip was really something else. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. John Muir was on to something...."the woods are calling, and I must go". I'm not hugging trees or anything, and I don't think I can make this a yearly thing, but I sure want to. I woke up a few days after the trip and wanted to go back.
-After the first day of absolutely zero service, and realizing that I wasn't going to be able to answer emails or check in at all, it became more enjoyable to just completely disconnect from everything.
-Walked about 60 miles over six days. Started on the south side of the park, walked past the Grand, MIddle, and South Teton peaks. Breathtaking stuff. Altitude is tough to adjust. Muscles are just asking for oxygen/blood, and you can't give it to them. Pictures are on IG/FB. If you're interested in that sort of thing, and want an album with 400+, I can forward.
-Very little dangerous wildlife sightings. No bears, but did wake up next to a couple bull moose one morning. Little pucker factor there. Marmots/deer/ground mice/hawks and one elk far off in the distance.
-Last day we got to our campsite around lunchtime. Had four miles to go to get to the car....decided to get out a day early. Ran into a couple from Houston on a day hike on the way out. They caught us up to speed on Harvey (they evacuated and were enjoying a few days in Wyoming). Had no idea.
-Anth's rec to take nail clippers was clutch. Didn't have them packed, but needed them day 2.
-Really enjoyed Jackson Hole. Cool town. First shower was magic. Massage, chicken wings, beer, a nice steak, and some window shopping. Will go back in the winter to ski. Really like it there.
*For the money, give me Weller Special Reserve for an everyday bourbon. A little harder to find, and Buffalo Trace is as good and available every day, but WSR for dad when possible.
*Anybody remember a baseball player at UK named Scott Green? Went to Male. Played early 2000s I think. He's in the same line of work, and we golfed together yesterday.
Anyway, he's an impressive physical specimen. 6'8", and massive. Hits the golf ball further than anyone I've ever seen or played with. Consistently drove the ball 340, and can control it. Unbelievable, really. Last hole at Champions is a long par 4, water right. Called his shot with a draw and hit it 360. Wedge to 3 feet and made birdie. Bottles the mind.
Doesn't hold a candle to Pope, though.
Back from a 3 week hiatus (I know....I'll make the next one longer lol)
*Took the Monday of eclipse 2017 off and drove the girls to Glasgow, then an hour south to be in totality. It was covered in here at the time, but totally worth it. Coolest thing I've ever seen, and it isn't close. Recommend making plans for 2024.
*Grand Tetons trip was really something else. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. John Muir was on to something...."the woods are calling, and I must go". I'm not hugging trees or anything, and I don't think I can make this a yearly thing, but I sure want to. I woke up a few days after the trip and wanted to go back.
-After the first day of absolutely zero service, and realizing that I wasn't going to be able to answer emails or check in at all, it became more enjoyable to just completely disconnect from everything.
-Walked about 60 miles over six days. Started on the south side of the park, walked past the Grand, MIddle, and South Teton peaks. Breathtaking stuff. Altitude is tough to adjust. Muscles are just asking for oxygen/blood, and you can't give it to them. Pictures are on IG/FB. If you're interested in that sort of thing, and want an album with 400+, I can forward.
-Very little dangerous wildlife sightings. No bears, but did wake up next to a couple bull moose one morning. Little pucker factor there. Marmots/deer/ground mice/hawks and one elk far off in the distance.
-Last day we got to our campsite around lunchtime. Had four miles to go to get to the car....decided to get out a day early. Ran into a couple from Houston on a day hike on the way out. They caught us up to speed on Harvey (they evacuated and were enjoying a few days in Wyoming). Had no idea.
-Anth's rec to take nail clippers was clutch. Didn't have them packed, but needed them day 2.
-Really enjoyed Jackson Hole. Cool town. First shower was magic. Massage, chicken wings, beer, a nice steak, and some window shopping. Will go back in the winter to ski. Really like it there.
*For the money, give me Weller Special Reserve for an everyday bourbon. A little harder to find, and Buffalo Trace is as good and available every day, but WSR for dad when possible.
*Anybody remember a baseball player at UK named Scott Green? Went to Male. Played early 2000s I think. He's in the same line of work, and we golfed together yesterday.
Anyway, he's an impressive physical specimen. 6'8", and massive. Hits the golf ball further than anyone I've ever seen or played with. Consistently drove the ball 340, and can control it. Unbelievable, really. Last hole at Champions is a long par 4, water right. Called his shot with a draw and hit it 360. Wedge to 3 feet and made birdie. Bottles the mind.
Doesn't hold a candle to Pope, though.
Had enough of that ****. Calling Bearup out on the Twitter machine.
He's actually quite good. Not a great putter, but there are no glaring holes in his game. He's a 5 handicap. Could seriously be in long drive competitions. Truly unbelievable.
If he hits it 340 with control on a consistent basis, a 5 handicap is absolutely terrible.
"''You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -- Wayne Gretzky.' -- Michael Scott." -- Bret Bearup
Do we *really* have to go thru this nonsense again???
Here's the top 5 in driving distance, and their corresponding accuracy....
1> mcilroy = 316 (54)
2> johnson = 314 (56)
3> hagy = 312 (52)
4> brehm = 311 (51)
5> loupe = 311 (45)
http://www.espn.com/golf/statistics/_/year/2017/sort/yardsPerDrive/type/expanded
So, if this dude goes 340 with accuracy on a regular basis, he's like 3 standard deviations better than anyone on the PGA Tour.
Must be some kind of a f'ing hoss with the 1 in his hand. [eyeroll][eyeroll][eyeroll]
Here's the top 5 in driving distance, and their corresponding accuracy....
1> mcilroy = 316 (54)
2> johnson = 314 (56)
3> hagy = 312 (52)
4> brehm = 311 (51)
5> loupe = 311 (45)
http://www.espn.com/golf/statistics/_/year/2017/sort/yardsPerDrive/type/expanded
So, if this dude goes 340 with accuracy on a regular basis, he's like 3 standard deviations better than anyone on the PGA Tour.
Must be some kind of a f'ing hoss with the 1 in his hand. [eyeroll][eyeroll][eyeroll]
Turns out he's a 1.8. I thought I heard him say 5 yesterday.
My buddy is a pretty solid baseball player. He mostly just plays in rec leagues, but he would easily hit 90-100 homers a year in The Show.
You jackwagons see how ridiculous that ^^ sounds?
You jackwagons see how ridiculous that ^^ sounds?
My best drives were still 50-60 yards short of his.
I don't care if you believe it or not. I saw it with my own eyes. He murders the ball like nothing I've ever seen. He outdrove me with a 3wood on two holes.
Maybe he hits it 340 on a random course with wide fairways, limited bunkers, and not much spin needed, but on a PGA course he would only be hitting it around 300?
Still no power but finally have data coverage.
And, dodged a bullet last night. Hope all the other FL folks came out unscathed. Still have ammo so going to shoot at JEA to fix my power.
I did drive a couple balls in the backyard with the tailwind. Conservative guess, 503 and 523 but off the toe a bit.
And, dodged a bullet last night. Hope all the other FL folks came out unscathed. Still have ammo so going to shoot at JEA to fix my power.
I did drive a couple balls in the backyard with the tailwind. Conservative guess, 503 and 523 but off the toe a bit.
My buddy, who I play the most with, hits on average a few yards more than me. But, I routinely beat him and pretty easily because he gets more and more frustrated before he starts blasting golf balls OB.
Anyway, he tells me he's redoing his swing, going to commit to playing more and that it's all for doing long drive championships.
Ummmkay.
Anyway, he tells me he's redoing his swing, going to commit to playing more and that it's all for doing long drive championships.
Ummmkay.
My drives are 250 ish and rarely findable.
I don't even keep a driver in my bag anymore. Pointless. 3 wood nice and easy off the tee... much more enjoyable game tbh.
I bet my sons could out drive anyone in this thread I guarantee it
Not sure if anyone's ever posted this here, but I found it interesting, and moving.
PASS devices are on every firefighter's uniform. Someone on twitter posted a story about this link, and I immediately remembered them. My dad was a volunteer firefighter for years, and for about six months I trained with his department, mainly just to spend time with him. We got to do cool **** like use the "jaws of life" to cut open cars, and climb huge ladders, and I even was able to enter a training fire and watch a flashover in a room. They chirp loudly after about 30 seconds of inactivity to indicate a firefighter's position if he becomes incapacitated or unable to move. The PASS devices are mostly annoying. You see a lot of firefighters standing around talking and shaking them when they go off to reset their timer and shut them up. I can tell you what you're hearing here is multiple devices in each shot. Can't say how many, but obviously, each one represents a fallen hero.
PASS devices are on every firefighter's uniform. Someone on twitter posted a story about this link, and I immediately remembered them. My dad was a volunteer firefighter for years, and for about six months I trained with his department, mainly just to spend time with him. We got to do cool **** like use the "jaws of life" to cut open cars, and climb huge ladders, and I even was able to enter a training fire and watch a flashover in a room. They chirp loudly after about 30 seconds of inactivity to indicate a firefighter's position if he becomes incapacitated or unable to move. The PASS devices are mostly annoying. You see a lot of firefighters standing around talking and shaking them when they go off to reset their timer and shut them up. I can tell you what you're hearing here is multiple devices in each shot. Can't say how many, but obviously, each one represents a fallen hero.
Cincy fan realizing both franchises had teams to win it all during this decade and it may a generation before either are there again?
Realize it? I've been bitching about it for the last 3 years, especially the F'ing Reds.
Anyway, how are the Bats looking this year?
Bengals should have fired Lewis and hired Zimmer but then again they are the Bengals.
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