Addendum

It's official, Melanie (da Rodent's wife) has let him out to play in the Monkey Hill Classic in New Orleans ---

Da Rodent Prepares for the Monkey Hill Golf Classic (this Friday) --- from da Bandit

Penultimate UPDATE

Ok, Ok... this is a golf blog, not a "go suck on this MFY fans" blog... so let's get back to business. With one week to go, here are our standings.

679 ..... Steve T. / Tex
489 ..... Da Bandit
415 ..... Excal
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
380 ..... Vic/Talon
334 ..... Johnny V.
325 ..... Timmy D. / Bimma
261 ..... Stan the Man
254 ..... Stevie V.
133 ..... Jeff / Shades
71 ..... Murph/MG
57 ..... Krust
-18 ..... Robbo/Buzz
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
-107 ..... Tev

The fat lady is warming up boys... it would take an epic miracle for anyone to catch me at the top. I think the same applies for Tev in the Duffer position. 2nd and 3rd place still have some sweatin' to do though.

UPDATE

SOX WIN
SOX WIN
SOX WIN

SUCK ON THAT ONE ROBBO! AND DON'T BE TOO PREDICTABLE AND TALK ABOUT 26 CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! JUST TAKE IT LIKE A MAN!!!

UPDATE 10/22/07

No changes from last week... The top 3 remain the same, the Red Sox are still playing, and the Yankees suck. Pretty much business as usual. Here are the numbahs:

680 ..... Steve T. / Tex
496 ..... Da Bandit
419 ..... Excal
393 ..... Vic/Talon
334 ..... Timmy D. / Bimma
333 ..... Johnny V.
272 ..... Stan the Man
268 ..... Stevie V.
133 ..... Jeff / Shades
78 ..... Murph/MG
-5 ..... Krust
-10 ..... Robbo/Buzz
-96 ..... Tev

And yes, I can confirm that Robbo's contribution has been earmarked for Da Bandit, assuming he stays in money position.

UPDATE 10/15/07

No changes in the ordinal rankings this week...

671 ..... Steve T. / Tex
509 ..... Da Bandit
414 ..... Excal
382 ..... Vic/Talon
335 ..... Johnny V.
306 ..... Timmy D. / Bimma
282 ..... Stan the Man
273 ..... Stevie V.
130 ..... Jeff / Shades
60 ..... Murph/MG
10 ..... Krust
-5 ..... Robbo/Buzz
-87 ..... Tev

A big old FPGP congratulations to JG this week... with his Top 10 finish in Vegas, the big guy is over the $1 million mark for the first time in his career. He made more than a million combined between the Nationwide and PGA Tour back in 05, but this is the first time he's cracked a cool million on the PGA Tour alone. Well done JG!

Who said the following?

When asked about PGA Tour players using steroids: We call penalties on ourselves. Why would we cheat with something like that? If you want to hit it farther, eat some of the buffets I do.



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UPDATE

THE YANKEES SUCK!!!!

Another one-and-done series for the Stanks... well done fellas. By the way, is there some kind of record for most consecutive seasons ending your season with a loss at home in the playoffs? I can't remember how it went down in 2005, but they did choke it up at home this year, last year, 2004 and 2003... I can't remember if the Angels closed them out in Anaheim...

Good times.

Look at the bright side... ARod finally got an RBI! The Yanks are still 6-0 against the Indians in the regular season! Hey, the Yankees almost caught the Red Sox! Yankees fans were able to see Roger Clemens end his storied and dignified career on their home field! This doesn't take anything away from those other 26 Championships you are so proud of!

On the downside, I fear that Rob's kids may grow up in a world where the Yankees never win a championship.

Robbo and Vic... as a sign of friendship and mutual respect, I cordially invite you to join the rest of us in Red Sox Nation. You'll like it... because, well... our team is still playing. Don't be haters! Jump on board the bandwagon, baby!

Oh and Vic... since you felt the need to bring out the "Death Star" earlier in the season... here's a little video tribute for the end of the Yanks' season. Enjoy!

UPDATE 10/7/07... THE JUSTIN LEONORD EFFECT

Fellow FPGERs... at long last, an update. And there are significant changes over our last one, all due to Texas' own 'Lil Grinder, Mr. Justin Leonord. The little bastard has skyrocketed me past Bandit, put Excal into 3rd place, and also buried Tev in the Duffer Position. Amazing stuff. Here are the numbers:

659 .... Steve T. / Tex
514 .... Da Bandit
414 .... Excal
390 .... Vic/Talon
307 .... Johnny V.
286 .... Timmy D. / Bimma
282 .... Stan the Man
268 .... Stevie V.
129 .... Jeff / Shades
49 .... Murph/MG
12 .... Krust
3 .... Robbo/Buzz
-90 .... Tev

Now that we have a good battle for a money position (3rd place), I'll try to post each week...

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.