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QUOTAS PLUNGE LIKE THE STOCK MARKET If you didn't play today because you thought your score might harm your team, well, you missed out. Out of the five who played today, there wasn't a single, politive nine hole segment to be found. Charlie Voss was -1, even, -1 to split the front inidivdual, win the back and total outright. The team of Hall and Dister won the front at -5, lost the back to Voss, Moosmann and Dunlavy's -8 ... and the teams tied total at -15. Dister split the front individual with Voss at -1 and tied 2nd individual with Moosmann at -6. Hall wins the greenie on 7 and Dunlavy wins the greenie on 14. Dave Dister -1 to 26, Tom Dunlavy -1 to 24, Bill Hall -1 to 29 and Terry Moosmann -1 to 28. Aholt 28 * Clark 34 * Coleman 35 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 24 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 31 * Eichelberger 27 * Fortner 31 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 29 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 30 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 22 * Moosmann 28 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 21 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

A steady drizzle for the last 12 holes, soft conditions with no role, and a dropping temperature combined to dampen some of the 8 oldtimers games. It didn't slow down our top handicapers however. The Border Guard won front and total and took 2nd on back. Outbid (Who slid down the hill on six after trying to show off his ballerina moves) took the back and together with Jeff F led Rocket Man and Loghead to a sweep of the team game. Jeff n Charlie J won closest. whatya mean you mean you let the deaf guy keep score? next thing you know you'll be letting the blind guy drive the cart. Final tabulations and payout were delayed when Loghead's scoring was found in error(like many errors)........Bob Coleman +1 to 35. Mike Clark +1 to 34. Jeff Fortner +1 to 31. Charlie Johnson +1 to 30. Aholt 28 * Clark 34 * Coleman 35 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 27 * Dunlavy 25 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 31 * Eichelberger 27 * Fortner 31 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 30 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 30 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 22 * Moosmann 29 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 21 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 * .

Is Early Voting’s victory in the Preakness a political Thing???

Out of the paddocks and into the starting gates came 9 frisky spirited Oldtimers.The sprinter(Jeff Fortner, a late entry) got out of the chalks fast to win the front and the marathon man(LEROY) won the back n total. It was the herd however (Mr 300, Rocket Man, n Loghead) who romped to an across-the-board victory in the team game. Mr 300 took 2nd on front n total and split on back with Tom. Jeff Fortner had a total lack of respect for the Oldtimers in winning both closest to the holes. The Lumber baron's team questioned his elgibility claiming he wasn't a three year old. The border guard was heard muttering about the added weight he is forced to carry. The auditor ended the festivities by serving up Black Eyed Susans to celebrate his birthday...... Jeff Fortner +1 to 30. Dave Dister +1 to 27. Leroy Eggert +2 to 31. Tom Dunlavy +1 to 25. Bob Coleman -1 to 34. Rich Purschke -1 to 21. Terry Moosmann -1 to 29. List of all who have a quota but are not regulars: Alferman, D. 30 Alferman, T. 33 Blackwell 30 Carter 35 Cozzo 26 Edmonston 23 Gildehaus 29 Hoemann 34 Homeyer 28 Homeyer, Dale 14 Isgriggs 19 Lakebrink 20 Lamke 20 Lee 36 Lucy 22 Marquardt, B. 30 Marquart, M. 26 Parke 30 Parmentier 32 Sciuto 26 Smith, M 22 Stoehner 25 Thater 27 Triplett 28 Zastrow 34 Aholt 28 * Clark 33 * Coleman 34 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 27 * Dunlavy 25 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 31 * Eichelberger 27 * Fortner 30 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 30 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 22 * Moosmann 29 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 21 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

Behavioral idiosyncrasies reveal genetic control of phenotypic variability Aka A “Leroy” kind of day

Throughout history oddities have been the bane of society. And no nonconformist activity has been more disrespected than left handedness. Back in the day elementary teachers would snap their rulers on the hands of students writing left handed. on the field of battle they would be refered to negatively as "Southpaws". Some of the "Southpaws" however became the cream of the crop. One of our lefthanded oldtimers quarterbacked his team to a state championship. Tuesday, along with the Lumber Baron, he asserted his dominance against 8 other oldtimers getting both closest to the holes, helping Mac n Bill to a sweep in the ream event, tieing front and taking second on total behind the Lumber Baron. Mr 300 tied Leroy on front and was seen after the match giving loghead instructions on how to uncross his eyes to putt better. The border guard received honorable mention with a 2 under par back for a +3 and second......If you're in the last group ... and you don't win the greenies ... you're just cheatin' yourself." Quote from Leroy Eggert as he left the festivities with both greenies on May 17, 2022 Bill Hall +1 to 30. Bob Coleman +1 to 35. Aholt 28 * Clark 33 * Coleman 35 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 24 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 29 * Eichelberger 27 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 30 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 22 * Moosmann 30 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 22 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

A long time coming

Unlike most of Oldtimers I not only had never got a hole-in-one I had never seen one before Thursday. So when my shot on #3 landed on the front fringe and bounced toward the hole I just thought good shot. When Dave said it's in the hole I still didn't believe it. Then Mike confirmed it and the celebration was on. Golf is a great game when it can get The adrenaline pumping on a 78 year old. Thanks to the 5 points there I posted a +6 on the front and total winning singles and helping my team of Mike and the Dave's to victory on front, total, and a tie on the back. Rich won the back, Bill took second on front and tied for total with DD who was second on the back also. Tom won both closest to the hole......Charlie Johnson +1 to 29. Bill Hall +1 to 29. Mike Clark -1 to 33. Mack Miller -1 to 22. Aholt 28 * Clark 33 * Coleman 34 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 24 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 29 * Eichelberger 27 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 29 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 22 * Moosmann 30 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 22 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

Climatize dudes, and do it fast

For 10 of the 11 old timers Tuesday it was an oppressive hot and humid day. But for the border guard just recently returned from duty along the Rio Bravo del Norte it was a walk in the park. Carding a cool 68 he won front n total in singles with +5 n +6 and along with Bill n Mac did the same in the team game. Mr 300 won the back at +3 with Audit man (Terry) and Retread (RP) one stroke behind. Retread also took 2nd on total, tied the front with Outbid (MC), and won closest on 7. The banker (LE) won closest on 14. A bunch of guys tied for 3rd on total and the teams with no Bob's on it tied back. "Most efficient shot" of the day by Loghead when his chip attempt went under the ball barely moving it and therefore not requiring him to change his stance. "Cry me a river" shot by The Banker when his drive on 13 into the hill near the cart path never to be found resulted in a 2 stroke penalty..... Rich Purschke +2 to 22. Bob Coleman +1 to 34. Bill Hall +1 to 28. Tom Dunlavy +1 to 24. Mike Clark +1 to 34. Charlie Johnson +1 to 28. Leroy Eggert +1 to 29. Aholt 28 * Clark 34 * Coleman 34 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 24 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 29 * Eichelberger 27 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 28 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 23 * Moosmann 30 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 22 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

The Massacre at Wolf Hollow

Taking very seriously their responsibility to uphold the honor of The Krakow Oldtimers Golf Group three members of the group plus one Guy from the projects entered The Washington Historical Society Golf tournament on Monday with blood in their eyes. It wae a relatively small draw albeit one with Brad Carpenter and some young guns as opponents. Off to a torrid start the Oldtimers (The auctioneer, Davey A, n Loghead, plus Hammering Rick Bouse) were 8 under after 7 holes. Battling some trickey pin placements the Oldtimers stayed the course to shoot a 54, 17 under par to beat the young guns by 3..............Tuesday back at the ranch the temperature went from chilly to cold during the round. It didn't bother The Missle Man, who led Mr 300 and the border guard to a team and singles trifecta, the first time this blogger can recall it happening. Retread got some crumbs and along with Loghead got closest to the pin...........Tom Dunlavy +1 to 23. Charlie Johnson -1 to 27. Aholt 28 * Clark 33 * Coleman 33 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 23 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 27 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 27 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 23 * Moosmann 30 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 20 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *

When a golfer cries on the course does anyone hear him?

soggy conditions in an otherwise excellent day saw 3 of the 5 oldtimers strut their stuff. Rocket man fired off on the front and his booster rocket propelled him to victory on the front n total plus a tie on back. Leroy tied him on back n took 2nd on total. Bill took 2nd on the front. Team Charlie was swimming upstream all day but Loghead managed to get closest on 14. Grizzly hit a beautiful shot on 7 but the disrespecting Banker beat him out by 2". Grizzly was last seen wandering the parking lot wondering where the hell his car was.Leroy Eggert +1 to 28. Tom Dunlavy +1 to 22. Charlie Johnson -1 to 28. Charlie Voss -1 to 26. Aholt 28 * Clark 33 * Coleman 33 * Crow 31 * Curtis 30 * Dister 26 * Dunlavy 22 * Ecklekamp 37 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 27 * Gildehaus 29 * Hall 27 * Harrison 23 * Hoemann 38 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 23 * Miller 23 * Moosmann 30 * Morris 25 * Nealis 23 * Purschke 20 * Sharma 32 * Voss, Chas 26 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 36 *