I Am A Bad Commish

Sorry for the lack of updates... I've been busy and it doesn't seem like any FPGP players want to do anything, so I've not wasted my time with updates. I will try to put one up on Monday though... we have a month left, and anything can happen.

If Paul Stankowski actually does something constructive, there may be a Polack on Polack crime in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area.

Sad Day for Joel

Sadly, one of Joel's idols -- Marcel Marceau, has passed away.

Just Say No... tah Signs With Turning Stone Resort

FULL STORY

Unfortunately for J.S.No...tah, Turning Stone is an alcohol-free casino.

Originally, I posted a picture of the crying Indian from that 70s PSA on pollution... but even for me, it seemed over the top.

No Update

Seems pointless this week... I'll try to get one out next week.

Yawn

Tiger is leading the Tour Championship.

This is exciting.

I almost can't handle the drama of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.

Perhaps I should take a Xanax or something.

I'd hate to have a heart attack and/or stroke from all of the excitement.

Coming Soon To An Internet Near You

OFF TOPIC: Huntington's Disease

I realize that this is off-topic and apologize, but I have to ask.

My sister-in-law's sister (Sandy Trudeau) is dying from a disease called Huntington's Disease. There is no cure but that doesn't mean one can't be found. My sister-in-law is taking part in an awareness walk in New Hampshire this weekend to help raise money for research into a cure for Huntington's Disease. I ask that you read her story about Sandy and if would, please donate whatever amount you feel comfortable with...$1, $5, $20. I donated $25 and hope you will consider a donation and to learn about Huntington's Disease. I am only asking because I know how much this is tearing up my sister-in-law. If I really wanted to be beg, I'd be asking y'all to buy magazines and wrapping paper for my kid's school. I hate that stuff.

Thanks FPGPers.

Shades

UPDATE 9/10/07

At long last, your update... and what a shock, there have been no changes (in ordinal rankings) since the last one.


610 ..... Steve T. / Tex
552 ..... Da Bandit
403 ..... Vic / Talon
366 ..... Excal
319 ..... Johnny V.
303 ..... Stan the Man
302 ..... Stevie V.
236 ..... Timmy/ Bimma
140 ..... Jeff / Shades
31 ..... Murph/MG
23 ..... Robbo / Buzz
-8 ..... Tev
-43 ..... Krust

Rodent news

Da Bandit is here in Pensacola and we played two rounds of golf, sans da Rodent. Despite seeing numerous mole holes, there were no rats in sight. So, Robbo was a no-show and saved himself from the humiliation of losing -- although the decision was made that he forfeited both matches.

Also, da Rodent was apparently in the same high school math class as Boo Weekley. After feeling queasy -- perhaps because we have a new outdoor cat who brought us a small rat a few days ago -- Buzz told my wife that he was surprised since he only had 3 glasses of wine (Booooooooo). The official scorer had the count at 8. So, Rob was DQed for the evening and sent straight to bed and has enrolled in Arithmetic Anonymous.

Good News, Bad News...

Bad news first... I played like I was on the Craig Perks' All-Star team yesterday. A miserable 80, that frankly could have been much worse. The good news... the course was set up so ridiculously tough that the leader came in at 75*. The better news is that only 3 other people broke 80. So, despite playing like a dog, I still have a slugger's chance in this thing. The funny thing is that I am more mad knowing that 75 was leading than if someone shot 70. I think of the two short putts I lipped out, the two balls I had to play sideways, etc. Lots of pissed away strokes. Oh well... I got good and drunk and watched the Cocks beat Georgia, so the day wasn't completely lost...


* There are 18 guys in the "championship" flight... all with 5 handicaps or better. And only 4 rounds in the 70s. Yeah, it was a bit ridiculous out there. One poor bastard shot 95 net 95.

Club Championship...

FPGPers... let's take some of those positive vibes you like to send JG, and send them my way... club championship this week here in Texas. I'm playing in the Championship flight, which is nice because everyone has to play scratch... no sandbagging 7-handicapper can shoot two 74s and win it... I'm currently a 1.6, so playing scratch won't kill me... I think there may be a couple + guys out there though. Anyone want to fly into Dallas and do a Gillooly for me?

Send me some positive vibes you bastards!

In other news, the Yankees suck.

Hey Phil. Your job requires travel.

Did Phil Mickelson just wake up and look at the PGA Tour schedule. Sure it's changed a bit over the years, but I think I've read where they have tried to make the tournaments more "travel friendly". By that I mean, they try to keep events in one region of the country for a few weeks, then on to the next region for a few weeks. Now if you are Phil and live in California, chances are that most weeks are going to be away from home. Some real far away from home. But did he not realize this when he joined the PGA Tour. It's not the PAC 10 golf schedule, it's the PGA Tour. So when I read that Phil didn't like the schedule for the playoffs because he missed his kids first day of school, I thought that was disappointing, but don't blame the PGA Tour schedule. The PGA Tour has moved around, city-to-city, like the circus, since long before you and I were kids. And Phil, you have a simple choice to make. Either play or don't play. You either have the opportunity to win more money or don't. It's not up to Tim Finchem to make sure the events are near your house.

UPDATE

I will try to get an update done tonite... it turns out that every one of my clients all have pressing needs today, so I can't goof off. Damnit.

In the meantime, here's another update:

Yanks 7 games behind Sox.
Sox' magic number is 18.