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Just had a thunderstorm roll through here. Pretty heavy rain and some rock salt sized hail. Earlier this afternoon and evening was very nice. Got my first 9 holes of the year in.

Not me. I’ll be in Aruba.

Not directly New England golf related but what do people make of the LIV Golf news? LIV Golf not shutting down? CEO says 2026 season will be completed amid speculation over Saudi Arabia funding I don't think I would have an issue with a competing tour if the product they provided was at all comparable to the PGA Tour. Right from the start though I was skeptical about 54 holes, limited fields and no cuts. The shotgun starts didn't work for me either and don't even get me started on the stupid loud music blaring on every hole. I don't have an issue with music or shotgun starts when I am playing but it just didn't work me watching a tournament. As for the players that left? I don't blame many of them for taking the money but I do think some of them have definitely tarnished their reputations. Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson in particular seem to have done lasting damage. On the other hand, LIV forced the PGA Tour to make some changes that resulted in a better product in some ways. If LIV dies though, I won't miss it.

Lucky bastard. 55.9° here.

Tomorrow is opening day for our course. Maybe a week ahead of normal. Not sure if I will play or not. I have to go up and pay my membership and then we are going to Aruba for a week starting Saturday.

Yeah, 60 here and we just had a brief downpour.

I’m not a lawn guy per se but ask any golf course superintendent or golfer, having irrigation is great but it’s not that same as rain. It will keep your stuff alive but not really thriving.

Yep. I don't like bell bottoms

Ummm, I have one. I’m a little better than how you describe your friends but not a lot. The shot wasn’t great. I thinned it wickedly. It hit the flagstick and dropped straight down. If it hadn’t, it would have gone 50 yards over the green lol. Sometimes you just need a little luck.

This week will go a long way to getting our course open. I haven’t heard a projected opening date yet.

I remember that. I was 8 years old. I think there were records broken up here too.

Has the Pope's early summer call held up? Seems a bit chilly

14° from my low. Yay April?

51 Aprils up here and 51 Aprils it has snowed.

I don’t want this.

As Journey sang: So here I am with open arms Hoping you'll see what your dews mean to me Open arms

Yeah, I guess I didn't pay attention because I was not expecting that. Only a dusting at my place but nothing here at the office in Waterbury.

Yeah, just effin’ shoot me if that comes to pass.

Luckily, Auriema handled the loss with class.

This winter was rough on the roads. Just torn up.

wow. I got up to 47°. Edit: I just read past your temp. Sorry to hear about your grandpa.

Give it a bit and you’ll be able to grow oranges and lemons.

The wind was nasty too.

When we lost Wilbur (my profile pic) we waited almost 2 years before we got another dog. We wanted and enjoyed the freedom that came along with not having to be home by a certain time to let one out and being able to go somewhere at the drop of a hat. But then we got Bella the beagle and I don't miss that freedom at all. She has been a great addition to the household and we are so happy to have her.

@WinterWolf @dryslot @Lava Rock Quick update on my sled saga. As I mentioned before, the RCMP found one but the other one never turned up. I went up the weekend of the 14th to pick up the recovered after the insurance company declared the other one a total loss. State Farm reimbursed me for the gas, hotel and storage fees related to me having to go up and get it. The money hit my account within a matter of hours after I submitted receipts. This past Saturday, I took the recovered sled to a Ski Doo dealer to have them go through it. The estimate to replace the front bumper, belly pan and the stolen LinQ gas caddy and tunnel bag is $1,361. The parts will be in this week so that should be done next week. Now I just wait for the settlement for the second sled.