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  I am going to limit what I am writing today to things I can be sure to be accurate. Not going to speculate or pass along anything second hand. I am sure the next week will be a trying time for the group. Since Friday I have heard the words dismayed, confused, bewildered, perspective, perplexity, baffled, and mystified among others. I have used many of those myself.  Many times, I have used the quote of a 100-year-old man who when asked if he could sum up his 100 years. His simple reply, "I can sum up 'Life' in three words. It.....goes.....on."  He had witnessed the highest of highs and felt the most devastating of lows, yet the next day everyone goes about their way. Life goes on. We each decide how to handle each day. I am doing this blog today staying in routine as much as possible. BB's Update I watched Tom clear out of the Lutheran Home Saturday on his way home. Moving around well and seemingly improving every day.  Butch is battling the flu, and I checked...

  Weds 2/26 After a 16-day layoff, BB's were back in action. Rodney returns for his first round since August 29, 2024. With some help from Scott and Clint, his team sweeps the FBT. KZ earns Medalist honors at +3. Randy wins his first CTP of 2025. Doc's Floyd attempt comes up short. Thurs 2/27 We started with 8 and finished with six. Randy and Scott tied for Medalist and Scott wins his first CTP this season.

                              This is just a continuation of my journal. No BB's news except Doc believes tomorrow still be too wet. Hoping for Thursday.    I-SC Hoosiers continued Chapter 2: The Regular Season The month of April was just as angry as March. Of the 12 games on our schedule, only 5 were able to be played. Here are some highlights of the area baseball scene in 1973. March 30 Notre Dame beats Cape Central 2-0 April 4 I-SC goes to 2-0 with a 9-5 win over Oran April 7 In a matchup of what is considered the 2 best pitchers in the area, Chaffee's Scott Thomas bests                   Kelly's Jeff Jackson by a 3-1 score. April 12 Kelly's Kenny Urhahn throws a no-hitter versus Delta. I-SC repeats another 9-5 win over Oran April 13 Jeff Jackson of Kelly 1-hits Oran April 17 Kelly's Jackson throws perfect game against Oak Ridge. He strikes out 16 of...

 Bud's Boys 'Are We There Yet?' Issue I certainly feel like the kid stuck in a car with the feeling of never reaching his destination. When will we make it back on the course? Frustration level nearing critical.  Raymond checks in with some fun with numbers facts. At this date last year, he had played 29 rounds. His total this year stands at 11 with slim chances of adding to that total this week. So, while we wait for Mother Nature to ease our pain, I have some medical updates to share and then an attempt to fill my time with a short story from my ever more unburdened memory. Health Update #1 Great news from Bill! The results from a recent PET scan show him to be cancer free. He is so looking forward to more golf this year. Way to go Bill. Health Update #2 Tom's bypass surgery on the 13th went well as planned. He is currently rehabbing at the Lutheran Home in Cape. It is a slow process, but I certainly have seen some improvement this past week. We wish him the patience ...

 Lunch Suggestion for Thursday Thursday seems like a good day for a lunch get together. 11:00 if you can make it. Monday Results We had a fivesome for Monday's 18-hole event. Doc and Butch challenged Raymond, Scott, and Randy on a Reverse Rabbit competition. The Front 9 was tight through 4 holes, but then Doc and Butch both received a visit from 'Uncle Dub' (double bogey) on hole #5. Seemingly out of it at this point, never give up Butch lined up for his second shot on #7. I will let Butch describe what happened next in his own words.  "I was about 170 yards out, so I went with a three-quarter swing gap wedge and just smoothed it up to the flag." I will now give my version of what I witnessed standing at the 100-yard mark. It looked like he hit a wood, possibly a 5, from about 120 to 125 out. I will agree that it was a gorgeous high arcing shot that looked destined to settle close to the pin. Unfortunately, due to my height challenged view, I couldn't see wher...

 Super Sunday Bud's Boys News This is being written before the Chiefs go for the Professional Football version of the 'Floyd'. BB's all know how tough the third one can be. Can't wait to see the game. Scorecards of the Week Feb 3 through 7 We did get 4 rounds this week in very challenging weather conditions as the scores seem to indicate. Here is the rundown. Monday Feb 3 First appearance shorts this season. Might be awhile till the next. We had 13 BB's out for a Monday Reverse Rabbit chase. Butch had the hot hand with a Medalist best +3. That was good enough for his team to take the Back 9 and the Total. Glen's +2 led his team to Front 9 victory and his 2nd CTP of the young season gives his team 2 of the 5 events. Randy's birdie chip from off the green caroms off Allen's ball and into the hole for a birdie that seals the Reverse Rabbit. Tuesday 2/4 Rick is the only player in the plus column as he takes Medalist honors at +2. His team wins the Front ...